Panhandle Division Plans Santa Fe Parade Float
Wellington railroad men organize a large delegation for the Santa Fe day celebration, to be held September 2, with a grand float depicting a cowboy on a broncho chasing a Texas steer. Albert Sherwood chairs the committee. the float uses a pan with a long handle and horns from a Neva Mesias steer.
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Wichita Coming Festival Preparations Roar Across Kansas
Wichita unit A from this city to attend the fall festival with state funded expenses. A force of 2909 men will perform military duties, including a Fort Leavenworth infantry battalion and cavalry squadron. Banners across Kansas avenue display the Ancient Grief of the Pyramids motif at 418 Kansas and 72 Kansas avenues as Illinois Mutual Benefit Society covers banners for the event.
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Card of Thanks to Friends and Santa Fe Railroad
We wish to thank the friends of the family and especially the Santa Fe railroad for the courteous extended to us.
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Topeka Equestrian Club Elects Officers This Evening
Local society notes report the Topeka Equestrian club will elect officers tonight. Other items mention bicycle sales impacting the market, the Mid-Continent band parade appearances, Washburn football practice, and various political and social happenings around Topeka.
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Prominent Philadelphian Falls Into Yellowstone Geyser Pool
August 5 at Lake Hotel Yellowstone Park details a Philadelphia man, George E. Earnshaw, walking backward to invite friends, tripping on a stick, and tumbling into a boiling geyser pool. He struck a ledge under five feet of water, was rescued, and suffered burns. Post Surgeon Godfrey treated his injuries. prognosis not fatal.
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Among Railroad Men First Bulletin Issued by Superintendent McClellan
The first eastern division bulletin under the Brown discipline system lists suspensions for railroad workers. A brakeman sits in a cupola instead of on top and gets ten days. a conductor moves a loaded car without a manifest for ten days. a switch tender signals incorrectly and earns ten days. a yard foreman fails to protect a wain and gets fifteen days. an engineer derailed for improper switch alignment receives thirty days. Demerit marks replace lost time under the system.
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Santa Fe to ferry workers to Topeka Fall Festival
Circular from J. Savitt master mechanic of the Santa Fe middle division urges foremen to arrange free transportation for employees and families to the Topeka Fall Festival on September 29. Newton workers urged to participate, with emphasis on broad attendance and active involvement in the Santa Fe celebration across divisions.
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Middle Division Items and Personnel Movements
Raa tee ced 23 Engineer Peter Tel en returns from week long visit while Johnston resumes work after two week vacation. Scale Inspector John B New visits friends in Aspen Colorado. Overhauling increases activity at Cottonwood Falls division. Basia J Matney travels to Chicago for treatment. Five added wreck repair workers return to night baggar duties.
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Chicago
Santa Fe shops Topeka run at peak output says mechanic
Mr George W Smith Eastern division locomotive car mechanic says high wheat and corn movements keep Santa Fe shops busy in Topeka. About 20 to 35 engines weekly repaired, over 100 freight cars daily, work likely to continue through the first of next year. He notes this is the heaviest period since 1895 and possibly since shops opened in Topeka.
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Three Santa Fe Engines Remodeled at City Shops
Three Santa Fe Pacific engines will be turned out this week after complete remodeling. Tanks are larger, old machinery replaced by new, making them practically new locomotives. Three more engines will then take their places, with rapid, efficient shop work noted at the city facility.
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Kansas land sale optimism from state official
Land Commissioner John E. Frost of the Santa Fe predicts rising prices for Kansas land amid steady demand in the western part and for agricultural parcels elsewhere. He notes outside buyers have dominated recent purchases, but local farmers are expected to lead future acquisitions as wheat funds flow into land purchases, forecasting a record sale in the coming year.
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MORE HOURS AT OTTAWA Santa Fe shops go to full time
Headquarters orders all departments in the Santa Fe shops to return to full time this week. Carpenters rip gangs and other mechanics who had about 40 hours weekly will be working 60 hours as the order takes effect.
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Colorado Summer Differences From Other Summers
Fragmentary OCR note discusses Colorado climate and altitude as one to three miles high, mentions Santa Fe Route and a dubious product claim for Cascarets Camfry Cathartic marketed as a medical discovery, with a cost noted as three cents.
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Fight over Simpson renomination in Harper county scene
In Harper county a heated clash erupts between Jerry Simpson and opponents led by Judge McKay and Senator A J Titus over Simpson’s bid for Congress from the Seventh district. McKay opposes Simpson’s Anthony address and seeks to defeat Hamilton for county clerk, signaling a broader intra party struggle amid calls for Simpson’s renomination.
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W C Peery Republican shares party policy before resignation
W C Peery, a Republican, state that all his views align with the party policy before he leaves Tepes to return to Fort Scott after relinquishing the United States attorney post to L.
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Lewelling Predicts Leedy Renomination Next Year
Governor Lewelling told a Wichita resorter that Leedy will be renominated and that fusion efforts by the Kickers and middle-of-the-roaders are aimed at beating him at the polls. He warned that a convention stuffing might occur as organizers seek to defeat Leedy.
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State railways in Prussia cited as fiscal backbone
Washington reports from Chemnitz on Prussian railways state ownership cited as vital to finances and war readiness. The 1896 97 receipts exceed budget estimates by over 1.1 billion marks while losses remain modest. Consul Moana notes railways underpin public treasury, commerce, and military mobility across the empire.
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Police Judge Atchison Reacts To Court Powers Debate
Court notes show Police Judge Atchison threatening to arrest witnesses who fail to appear in police court. He questions whether he holds real powers or acts as a figurehead while city attorneys press for compliance with subpoenas. The record cites witnesses subpoenaed in several cases who attempted to appear.
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Trial disrupted as key witnesses fail to appear
Judge orders arrest warrants for nonappearing witnesses in Jordan case. Sam Merritt, a 21-year-old carpenter, subpoenaed witness, did not show. The court vows full penalties for all summoned witnesses who skip court when required.
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Colored stabbing leads to arrest after knife attack
Will Worthington is stabbed in the abdomen after a dispute in a room above a band venue. Will O Lewis, 2 colored men fought, Lewis drew a knife and struck Worthington from below the heart. Worthington is in immediate danger. Lewis was arrested by Patrolman Pavey and is held for assault and intoxication charges. Worthington once worked for Kalioax Sanitary Band rooms above Chiles restaurant. both men described as young colored individuals.
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Santa Fe to Albuquerque round trip fare announced
The Santa Fe announces a round trip ticket to Albuquerque and return for a specified price on September 7. The offer is advertised as a splendid opportunity to visit the Territorial Fair with a performance by a hundred Navy Indians. Tickets available at Santa Fe Route offices. Potwin ordinance notice referenced.
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