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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1899

Page

3

Sunday Church Services and Community Gatherings

Local church listings describe morning services at St Julp’s and United Presbyterian with preaching by multiple pastors including Peticolas and Jackson. Activities include piano music, Sunday school, and a Childrens Bible Reading. evening meetings feature prayer, hymns, and a postlude.

Buren Geberal Clase Mustaine Baevertet Christian Arch P.m. Zwei Bonn aRint Muie Mabijeet Srivasie Es Madison School Parkilaie Christian

Cape Nome Food and Shelter Warnings From Yukon War Dept

A war department report from Yukon warns of dire conditions at Cape Nome with wintering in tents deemed dangerous. Major Ray stresses securing supplies and preventing misdelivery of food and fuel, noting Cape Nome depends on imports and is not ready for harsh winter. Captain Walker and staff were dispatched to assess the situation.

Washington War Department Yukon Cape Nome Walker Major Ray

Sir Wilfrid Refuses Chicago Corner Store Laying

Washington reports Sir Wilfrid is huffy and declines attendance at Chicago corner store laying. Aug. Sar FLW notes Treasury department first trick yields son returning to Washington from Ot.

Wilfrid Chicago Washington Aug Firstrick Treasury Department

Fragments hint at cryptic warning style text

The readable bits hint at a cautionary note or puzzle fragment mentioning beware of dust and unfamiliar terms. Entities are unclear and no concrete names or events are identifiable.

Chicago visit invited by President Kinky amid border tensions

The account describes a planned October visit to Chicago by Sir Wittrid Lautier and Mr. Fitzpatrick of the Chicago Associated Press and federal officials. It notes hesitations about hosting and the pending Canada border talks, with warnings that harsh tones could derail arrangements and that the U S government discourages such a trip at this time.

Tawa Chicago Dalding Kinky Chicaca Cabinet of Canada Witepatrick Uesistant United Et Pregs Eligbuy Chilly Witrid Lautier Fitzpatrick United States Aldskak

Rescue in Coweta: Governor Cantier Takes Militia Command

Georgia Governor Cantier left the executive mansion at 44. m and arrived at the Coweta county jail an hour later. He assumed command of the state militia guarding the jail during the night and ordered Sheriff Brows to remove the prisoner to Fulton County jail. The town faced great excitement as the mob threat was avoided following telephoned instructions.

Georgia Eaves Cantier Coweta County Newinde Euahls Brows Bishkoner Roerine

Africa Leads In Gold Production In World total

The director of the chint bam estimates world gold output for the year at about 234,000,600 dollars with Africa leading all countries at 80,200,000. Australia second at 367,500,000 and the United States third at 64,463,000. Russia and Mexico show smaller totals, Canada tied. The United States historically led, with Alaska contributing 2,804,000 in 1896, as the world total nears 20,965,000. Figures may be revised as estimates firm up.

United States Whitington Hiw Africa Australia Russia Miecieo Sae Ee Canada Alaska

Goats Used as Food in Chicago Amid Seasonal Trade

The Delly News reports thousands of Angora goats and kids are slaughtered for mutton in Chicago during winter and early spring. Goats from various regions are sold for meat, with officials noting no law prevents sale and that packing plants inspect the animals. The piece cites production records and 1982 US output data from the Geological Survey showing a notable year over year increase.

Chicago Delly News Godis

Kansas Corn Conditions Summary From Secretary Coburn

Secretary Coburn releases a Kansas crop bulletin stating near perfect conditions for corn and high state yields. It reports winter wheat acreage, harvested tonnage, and quality categories, noting heavy rains and wet weather reduced some grain quality and marketing. Counties with top spring wheat and corn yields are listed along with statewide acreages and per acre averages.

Kanees Board of Agriculture Cro Samme Sherman Cheyenne Rawlins Thomas Decatur Sheridan Norton Orat Jewell Marshall Reno Washington Nemaha Republic Smith Sedewick Cloud Butler Linn Mitchell Kingman Kansas Pottawatomle

Scheme That Failed at Twenty-second Kansas Meeting

Unrecorded history reveals a failed pension reform resolution at the Twenty-second Kansas Infantry reunion. A Topeka writer drafted a bid to remove H. Clay Evans and replace him with a Civil War veteran to better administer pension laws. The document vanished before it could be introduced, leaving no action taken.

Twenty-second Kansas Topeka Evans Graham U. S U.S Twenty-second Infantry Pension Bureau H. Clay Evans

Emancipation Day Celebrated by Colored Community at Sodet's Grave

Celebrated at Emporia Aura by the colored Methodist church with speeches music baseball and a large dinner. A morning procession led by the O'Dall judges' band marched from near the normal down Commercial street to the grave. A crowd from Tootoa and Tunny attended. Harry Dodds served as chief marshal.

Emporia Emporia Aura Sodet Colored Methodist Epistoli Church O'Dall Commercial Street Tootka Tun

Santa Fe’s Oklahoma Line Sparks High Hopes Amid Crop Boom

Train master J. P. McNally touts Oklahoma traffic growth as crops fill the rail corridors. Builders replace wooden homes with stone and iron structures. bridges are modernized. sidetracks extend. new felled main lines promise heavy freight. Daily melon traffic and a 40 mph speed reflect upgraded roadbed and steel bridges.

Oklahoma Santa Fe J. P. McNally Arkansas City McNally Santa Fe Company Une Guthrie Kansas

Pecos Valley & North Eastern Railway to Join Santa Fe System

Authoritative reports say negotiations are advancing for the Pecos Valley & North Eastern to become part of the Santa Fe. The line runs from Amarillo Texas through to Pecos Texas and Farmington New Mexico, with Hoswell as the former eastern terminus. A Hoswell to Albuquerque linking route is considered to shorten the Santa Fe path to the Pacific.

Pecos Valley & Northeastern Railway Santa Fe Progreas Santa Pe Pecos Valley & Northerntess Roma Amarillo Tex Frowwell N. M Pecos Steater New Mexico Armarillo Hoswell Colorado Southern Pecos Valley Wellington Hoswih Albuquerque Pacific Coast

Fort Riley Excursion For Knights And Ladies Of Security

The Knights and Ladies of Security plan a round trip outing from Topeka to Fort Riley Kan on August 27 at 7:00 pm. An exhibition by cavalrymen famed for Cossack riding will be held in the cavalry school building, with the regimental band giving a concert. Mesh rooms will be open for meals and picnics under the trees. Round trip tickets are $1.50.

Knights and Ladies of Security Topeka Union Pacife Fort Riley Kan Madison Square Garden New York Bio Cavalry School Santiaga Ia

Rush at Florence to Erect Steel Gang and Depot Work

Florence August 5 Hiram Wolfin barger will start next week with a crew of thirty to forty men to lay heavier steel between here and Marion moving toward Marion A second gang of about one hundred to one fifty men will work between here and Burns rebuilding track and aiding bridge work Lang oversees bridge south of town A new depot roundhouse and extension to yards will be built many mechanics join Ed Jones in stone quarries. Rock Island June income shows an increase of ninety one thousand eight hundred twenty dollars over prior June.

Worl Florence Hiram Wolfinbarger Marion Perham Burns Falls Hn Bridge Lang Bridge Ed Jones

Net income for Roma falls 0.7 percent in Q1-Q3

For the three months of the fiscal year ending June 30 the net income of the roma was $1914.27, a decrease of 0.7 percent from the same period of the preceding fiscal year.

Santa Fe to Extend Waly Service to Bartlesville Soon

Mr Avery Turner assistant general superintendent says within two weeks the Santa Fe Waly service from Kansas City will be extended through to Bartlesville Oklahoma, enabling passengers to ride to the new extension’s terminus in the eastern territory as the line just opens.

Avery Turner The Santa Fe Kansas City Kansas Bar- Ueaville ST. Bartlesville Independence Bui Feersee

Parsons Aug night force on at shop to run heavy machines

Parsons Aug reports night shift added at the shop to operate heavy machines while day force also expands. Most machinists will run the heavy equipment to keep work moving, with many machinists observed and the arrangement likely lasting some time. The entry notes increased activity and long hours as work piles up.

Parsons

Railroad Notes Highlight Crew Changes and Trips

Engine 367 broke in Roger Williams back at work as No 12 pulls train 6 with no cars. Ghent reports for work after sickness layoff. El W Thompson leaves for St Albans Vermont for two weeks with family. Several new men hired in yards to handle increased traffic. Louie Butcher plans vacation to Colorado Springs and Denver with his wife. Ed Rishsbaugh covers Marceline run while Robinson away. EB Greene named agent at Mince. H C Callahan named Rock Island agent at Pond Creek. E K Cherrington returns after ten days in Marion, Kansas and Fort Worth, Texas. H Dyer off for family matters. A Lusk in charge at Fowler. GC Gray on two weeks off for hunting trip. Extra Conductor Bowman runs. M B Fulton resigns as Union Pacific agent to join Fort Scott & Memphis as traveling freight agent. brother J C Fulton at North Topeka. Ak e Brown off for illness. No 2% heads west for Donge City likely. James Jones sick leave. New Rock Island chair car described.

Ghent EL W. Thompson Rock Island St. Albans Vermont Louie Butcher Santa Fe Tin Shop Santa Fe Tin Shop Expects To Remye Todisy Colorado Springs Denver Ed Richsbaugh Mr. Robinson Stockton Cala San Joaquin Valley EB Greene Hock Island Mince E Davis A. Lusk Fowler Station GC. F. Gray Herington Pratt Bowman M. B. Fulton Union Pacific Fort Scott & Memphis Eedation Abilene Fulton U. P's Abilen J. c. Fulton North ‘Topeka Ake Brown Santa Fe Elcknetm Oeiue

Baseball Fever Spreads Through Santa Fe Departments

A July era item notes land from tie sty to be included in Colt rato Flyer, with talk of a Rounders baseball team and a Peoria alumni joining the pitcher’s box. An excursion to Wathena Saturday over the Rock might be well attended as the Modre club plans to entertain travelers en route.

Coltrato Thessie Teowen Peoria Wathena Saitey Rock Accda Santa Fe

Scenic Line of the World tour offers rail routes West

Denver agency promotes travel along the Beaver and Rio Grande lines through Colorado Utah Nevada New Mexico and California. Advertises multi city through tickets via Santa Fe Ogden to reach Cripple Creek Denver San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and Seattle. Names K Hooper GP ET Denver and A Arnold & Sem for pamphlets and tickets.

Rocky Mountain Beaver & Rio Grande Railroad Colorado Utah Neve Mexico Westery Rocky Mountains Cripple Creek Eeeey Gold Camp Earth Duthie Denver San Francisc Los Angeles Dever A Portland Utet Idaho Oregon Wwanniegtin K. Hooper Denver Calorada A. J. Arhold Sem

Rural Delivery Route Subscription Offer Notice

Rural Delivery Route information lists C A Lewis carrier of rural delivery route No 2 and A P Houndtree carrier of rural delivery route No 1 Rathorisad to take subscription and make collections for the Topeka State Journal. You can have the Journal delivered daily for ten cents a week at Centerfield, Missouri.

C. A. Lewis P. Houndtree Topeks State Journal

Equipment Trends Save Small Shops From Heavy Power Costs

Up to date shops invest in generic motors to replace large steam engines. Small operations avoid costly shafts belts and pulleys by adopting efficient electric drives amid fierce trade competition.

Edison Electric Illuminating Co Motor Power for All Purposes

An ad touts motor driven wall lines and power for rent and sale. It promises savings and profit from using own motor equipment, urging readers to set up a clean well-lit room in a visible location to operate power devices.

Sven Edison Electric Illuminating CO

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