Railroads and Repairs Mark Busy Day for Santa Fe
A detailed railroad summary reports Santa Fe lines facing car shortages and freight delays due to traffic and maintenance. Specific notes cover engine 643 wheel issues, orange and lemon accumulations in yards, and staff movements across shops and sheds. The piece mentions Topeka prices and a failed breach of agreement probe, with crew changes at multiple yards and the anticipated arrival of repairs in St. Louis.
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At. Louis
Santa Fe
Albuquerque Journal
Anthony Boomers Railroads Move Toward Anthony
A flood of railroad plans, led by W. B. Cade, seeks an extem long line into Anthony. Surveyors condemn rights of way as funding favors expansion. locals hope the project boosts the town’s development potential and attract energetic residents.
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Bae
Asthasy
Reneas
Anthony
Senta
Oloctas
W. B. Cade
Parson s Persona Run Aug 15 Proceeds To Build
The city received 1,828,038 dollars from the sale of stow property in the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway. The funds are to be used entirely for erecting a building. Work to begin within 60 days of August 12 and to be completed within 18 months. Failure to commence or complete on time could trigger penalties.
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Parsons Persona
Stow
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Railway Voapony
Bo: Gays
Ste Stonths
Poor Mr Spencer Appeals for City Council Help and Pay
City attorney Charles F. Spence asks council to boost his department and salary citing heavy workload. He details dozens of active and potential cases in federal and state courts, including Topeka Water Co matters, hydrant rents, gas rate ordinances, and waterworks disputes, asserting the city needs more legal staff to handle business.
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Charlee FL Spence
Toorke
Spencer
Speneyk
Commilien
Commilien On Ways and Reesens, and That Comcitte
Department of Cott
United States Circuit
Kansas Supreme
Shawnee County
United Sistas Circuit Court
Supreme Court
District Court
Alice
Topeka
Elles Summerfield
Topeka Water Company
Mts Af Topelka
Excelsior Cake £ Gas Co
James H Farrell A Prominent Enican Man
James H Farrell a noted Illinois figure, long served in the Illinois House of Representatives since 1887. He was Marshall of the laundry Cook County Democracy Marching Club and has been a leading local politician with strong ties to Springfield and local business interests.
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Juss Hu Farrell
Cbicnes
Betn Marshall
Launduy Cook Couty Democracy
Chuo
Auates
Ter Union
York
Mayer Yao Wyck
Fach Farrell
Marie
Sliinely Rouse
Represantatyas
Pout
Serrce
Kevin Bean
Illinois
Iatey
Ale Od
Iaarch
Erste Mines
City Hires Men For Hydrants And Sewers Amid Budget Dives
City records note hydrant plugs locations on new extensions. Engineer authorized to employ a six man crew to oversee sewer connections. Sanitary officers initially considered for work but city engineer kept in charge. Bids for coal and horse feed opened and referred to Ways and Means. Carl Sawin seeks medical leave for eye injury. two months of active service leave granted. Damages claim by Mrs. Woodall denied. Installment housing license stance upheld. City dump proposal offered by Hawkins referred to sanitary committee. Houses unnumbered in North Topeka to receive mail delivery. roadbox near Latrent street eyed. Electric-light plant liability insurance proposal referred to Ways and Means. Sidewalk grading on Sixth Street discussed. committee adverse, council may grant. Bond issue of 857,781.68 for 84 blocks approved. Additional requests for street lights approved.
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Wax Fiven Authority
Meone
Raginesr
Carl Sawin
Dire Department
Wilmarth
Sr. Sawin
Sawin
Drueilia Woodall
David Woodall
Woodall
Francis J. Lynch
Billard
Santa Fe
Henkine
Chas. A. Fellows
Sanitary Committee
Festmaster
John Guthrie
North Topeka
Tyler Street
Gordon Sire
Post Office
Guthrie
Redmanville
Latrent
Topeka
Geo. C. Wikhurth
Committee On Fire Department
West
Honitsuxeate
New York
City Electric Light Plant
Committee On
Tyler
Polk
Wan Carrie
Taylor and Western Avenue
Harrizon and Gardela
Twentieth
Topeka Avenue
Willow and
Woodlawn Avenue
Miner Killed in Gool Exe Mine Collapse
Two well known locals, Joes Jarrett and Dick Hays, were struck by a mine collapse on Tuesday at the Gool Exe mine on the south side ground. Tons of earth buried overhead. Hays suffered injuries but expected to recover. In Conterdia, Kas, Aug The Barnard News announces Marshall Glidden as editor for Cord Press new semi monthly paper with business support to launch a four page issue before shifting to weekly if viable.
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Galena
Aug
Joe Jarrett
South Side
Dick Hays
Conterdia
Kas
Barnard News
Marshall @ Glidden
Concord Press
peper + il
Barnard
Hall of Immense Size Destroyed 200 Window Lights
A fierce late day rain and hail storm struck Rush Center Kansas August 15. A hall collapsed into drifting hail and rain with drifts foot deep. damage included 160 to 200 window lights broken and harm to growing crops and orchards. The storm described as the greatest rain and hail storm in the twentieth century for the area.
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Kas
Dobre
Central Kansas Fair at Hutchinson Sept 2 to 6
Announcement that the Central Kansas Fair will be held in Hutchinson during the first week of September. Highlights include a strong speed program with trotting and pacing races, dash events, and pacing for mares and stallions. Officials promise excellent racing and substantial purses, with events starting Tuesday and continuing through Friday.
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Hutchinson
Kansas
Arkansas Valley
Garden City
el Dorado
Central Kansas
Grain Merchant Gone And Accused Embezzlement
Atchison grain commission merchant A Muir is missing after leaving town with funds alleged owed to S H Roger and others. A warrant charges Muir with embezzlement as he traveled toward Kansas City then Parkville before returning to Atchison. Meanwhile Kansas State Agricultural College bought three purebred cattle and a Durhame bull, tracing notable prize bloodlines.
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Atchison, Ave
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Grain Commission
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Ano
Cella Commission Company
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Muir
Kansan City
Parkville
Chimizo
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Armour Junction
Roger
Chicago
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Kansan
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A. E Burielsh
Knox City
Att to Make City HQ for Kansas Mission
The speaker plans to establish the city as Kansas headquarters and believes people in this region will be more tolerant than Chicago. He expects no trouble as expenses are paid by the Chicago Zion until he secures support for a local mission and converts enough locals to sustain it.
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Kansas
Chicago
Chicago Zion
Negro Arrested on Suspicion in Baxter Fire Case
Columbus reports a colored man held by Mitchell and Saenal amid a burned Baxter store incident. A large quantity of cullery is described as property of a Baxter owner. The narrative includes unclear lists and references to other local names and events.
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Columbus
Mitchell
Saenal
Baxter
Destructive Weather and Livestock Loss Reported Nearby
A severe storm near Ottaws passed west and caused extensive damage to crops and grassland. At Thomas Strawtridues plane southwest of the area five wfter suffered mule, horse, and cattle losses due to lightning. Names listed include Burlington Clement Himithe Garnett WB Bemis Glen Frank Hinbart Lebasion Blanche Branton.
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Lyeres
Thomas Strawtridues
Lew Mules
Renees
Hurlington
Clement Himithe Garnett
WB Bemis
Glen
Frank Hinbart
Lébasion
Blanche Branton
Mystery Streak Ends for 14 Year Old in Storm
A 14 year old from Leavenworth is missing after a severe electrical storm Monday. Police say the youth, identified as Jon Jane Meuda, vanished during the storm while near a shoreline area. Search crews found no trace by afternoon, and authorities request public tips to locate the missing teen.
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Leavenworth
Jon Jane Meuda
Bing
Crustinj
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