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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
3
Macadam Roads Aimed To Boost Kansas Grain Trade
In Leavenworth area plan to build a convicts led macadam road system from Lansing south and west to Wyandotte and beyond. Warden Jewett backs using convict labor to level mud roads, improve farm access, raise land values, and link Lansing to Leavenworth via new routes and a city spur to Lansing. Lawmakers consider governor Bailey's support. local reception highlighted in Lawrence for Rep. Bowersock with band music and civic remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
State of Kansas
Lansing
Wee
Jewett
Wyandotte County
Delaware Township
Fairmount
Stranger Townships
Tonganoxle
Timna
W J. Bailey
Goveernor
Improvised City Debate Over Waterworks Cutbacks
Citizens express concern as Mr Bower faces criticism for altering a surplus building project tied to Aine. Officials Finch and Bishop defend the plan while Bowersock answers with remarks about the reception. The event is hosted by the Fike Merchants Association, the city canal, and the Commercial Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bower ‘Ater
Aine
Cs Finch
B.D. Bishop
Kr. Bowersock
Fike
Merchants’ Athietid Association
City Canal and Ure Commercial
Dr Meffert Marries Miss Holmes in Oklahoma Territory
Emporia Kansas reports Dr Willian Meffert who recently had his medical license revoked by the state board wed Miss May Holmes daughter of Lyon county stockman at Pawnee Oklahoma Territory on June 13 1902. The marriage was kept secret until now and the couple plan to reside in Emporia He may testify at the Topels injunction hearing in September and become a significant witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kas
Pawnee
O. T
Willian Meffert
State Board of Medical Examiner
May Holmes
Hugh Holmes
Lyon County
Meffert
Topels
Albert Bist
Shopa
Gome
Wilson Humphries
Arkansas
Ahute Foreman
Les
Zolo Yearder
Kansas ‘City
A. W. Sunth
Deer Creek
Kansie City
Hamu
Frank Hamfton
Kansas
Sanger Ister
Denver
Grand lodge closes three day session in Wichita
The grand lodge of the Solnred Knights of Pythian concluded a three day session in Wichita with a banquet. Officers elected include Grand chancellor J F Lewis Wichita and other posts such as vice chancellor BS King Weir City and keeper of the exchequer James Allen Tom. About one hundred delegates attended. next grand lodge meets in Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge Seasion
Pittaburg
Kin
Solnred Knights of Pythian
J F Lewis
Wichita
BS. King
Weir City
KR. H. Wade
Topekas Enmurer
A. T. Glover
Wehita
W. N. Miller
James Allen
Tom
W. M. Saunders
Kanais City
S Hi. Thompson
Kansas
Catholic order to open girls domestic science school near Wichita
In September the History of the Precious Blood order will open a domestic science school for girls in the novitiate south west of Wichita, formerly Bishop Hennessy's residence. About 60 pupils will learn sewing, cooking and all housekeeping skills to produce good servant girls and housewives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
History of the Precious Blood
John J. Hen-nessy
Hennessy
The
Fagles
Sisters of the Precious Blood
Baxter Springs reunion aims to be Wests largest gathering
Baxter Springs officers and managers push to host the biggest reunion yet with new grounds artesian wells more railroad access 100 orators and plentiful tents wood and straw free for veterans. 20 acres for parking 300 acres for camp and reunion purposes. Argentine man killed by a streetcar after being struck on Fifth Street and Metropolitan Avenue. Lawrence resident Mrs George March dies of heart disease. she arrived in 1872 leaving a husband and three children. sixteen Douglas county old settlers have died in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Springs
Lawrence
Kan
George March
Lawsuit Over 30000 Damages For Nebraska Collision
Isaac Cox of Lyon county sues Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad for 30000 in damages for injuries from a May 18 collision at Aliance Nebraska. Cox, a passenger, sustained a crushed ankle and arm multiple fractures and remains permanently crippled. Manager McKibben denies or challenges details and is later reinstated. Aug 1. Local crime brief reports burglars blowing a safe at Mock Inland Gobot with no money stolen. Post office at Burlan burglarized. safe cracked, no clue, horse and buggy stolen toward Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concomtin
Abs
Isaac Cox
Lyon County
Chicago, Burlington &Quincy Railroad
Alikince
Neb
Cox
Pittsburg
Kun
Burlan
Small Indians Railroads Consolidate Under New Name
Cincinnati Hamilton Indianapolis and Indiana Decatur Western railroads merge in Kansas City. directors authorize 2500 bonds to refund 1 80 0 7 percent bonds and fund improvements. Consolidation creates Cincinnati Indianapolis Western with Springfield Illinois and Kansas City access. Owned by M D Woodford and associates from Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Indiana, Decatur & Western
Indianapolis @ Western
Springfield
Kansas City
M.D. Woodford
Cincinnatiiamilton& Dayton
Strikers Issue Scorching Statement Over Rail Labor Row
A fiery statement from railroad workers outlines their case in the labor dispute. The release denounces management tactics, demands fair wages, safer conditions, and job security, signaling intensified tensions as negotiations stall.
Deny Symons Claims on Cleburne Strike Dispute
Executive committee of Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe railroad strikers at Cleburne issue a public address denouncing reports that downplay their protest. They accuse officials of misrepresenting facts, claim 383 to 443 workers struck July 8, and condemn use of scabs and biased reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleburne
Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe
Travis, Crockett and Bowie
Texas
Santa Fe Company
United States
Hades
Egorat
Sana Fe
Kansas City
Lebarne
Strike Statement From Cleburne Railroad Workers
The executive committee of the strikers denounces the company for forced medical exams and 40 plus questions, alleging the shift to discharge loyal workers. They claim increased hospital dues and a fraudulently forced No 1892 application, and accuse officials of repeated broken promises and coercion against honest citizens. The document defends workers’ self-respect and loyalty amid the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hestro
United States
Ldmenten Brann
Sarcorax
Hell
Regal
Circular Bat
Cleburne
Special Santa Fe Train to Monterey for Wholesale Druggists
A special Santa Fe train identical to the California Limited will run to Monterey for the wholesale druggists convention. Passengers may return via any direct route. The ticket limit has been extended to November, with a booklet issued for movers. Several Santa Fe staff changes and engine notes are also reported, including new assistant John Boyles and details on engine 253 and other shop activity.
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Osliforais
Btyla
Santa Fe
Monterey
Cal
Cnieee
Nicholas Ickinger
C.F. Page
Joseph I Prserese
George Schenck
Bertie Eensey
Bert Lewin
Gus
Inter
Ed Atti
J. D. Jones
Ybimard McDadé
Albuquerque
John Jacobs
Burnad
W. J. Ham- Urone
Terial
Oklahoma
Eis W. EL Hodges
Chicago
Topeka
Welter Proctor
Santa
Saaes Et Wit
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