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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1902

Page

3

Strike on Gulf lines ends after 800 men involved

Galveston August 27 General Manager Nixon of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe announces the strike at Cleburne shops and other points is off. About ten men are involved. the walkout began over a dispute with machinist Charles Heag. The strike spread to boilermakers, blacksmiths, car and coach painters as workers walked out, with guards placed and boarding cars improvised. The controversy centered on assignment of jobs and shop control, ending after discussions in Topeka and Texas commitments to resume work.

Galveston Tex Nixon The Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Cleburne TW Ten Purcell, T Beaumont Charles Heag Machinists’ “Union Hess Carmen's Topeka Henderson Witicent Texas Orado Symons Chicago J. Burghart Joseph Meliinwer Lisuier Ck Catron Ck Catron, Helper On No. 2 Hamreer Iihe Macksmith Pat Donohue Toot Rocen Fis Oscar Expetiq Alhulfuerque George Cunigan Samuel Shuey Sachinise Michael Schulmetaer Hero Oper Titer Miller Uhe Vincent Parkinsey Fies Oseph Dedier Tepurts Chiele Hrether Giegoldt Smuhun Magtarte Abilene Ogy Saye Itteaus Geore Donmé Philip Sluher Stanley Edward Modlin Teleeraph Stephins Histeen Bla Milter Rose Wmay Charles Dodge Frank Gandra Sprague Chase Chase Gandre Goss No. S Dodge City Imbler Henry Devitnhem Katy Kansas City Newton Osage Avenstist Scranton Richard Tretibe East Aide Banta Fe Abe Co Fermaking Mespert Ottawa Chinute John Gannon General Storekeaper Hilton Dili Colorado Janes McKiernan Wichita Wellington Mage Kea of Columbus Alfred T Tex Strom Ae Ra Oy Bobs Oilidin Eeesaton Byron Teast Ana Mearly Sreugut Cale Clarenice Heustis Pineumonia Heustis Wight E Long Walk Ross Tracy Hue Wison Forsythe Bie Horton San Hernar Cal Santa Fe Tall— Road Charles Jett Kisteen Kanean City Hospital Witter T. E. Stephens Kansas Temperance Union Wilcnx Law T. 3 Cafferty Roandmaster Buffalo Kins Ater Milwaukee Wis Masters Caferty George Bartel G. Balnl HL. Hutchinson A. F. Hilton Hutchinson Haw Harry Hickox William Hickes Water Service Enion Pacific Young Hickox Jupeka PF. D. Casanove Maltimore Baltimore Denver San Francisco George W. “Jackson Jackson Washington, D. C Peck Jewell County Jewell Kansas Cieina Klein Avenue Ee Ar ES

Surveyors test case over stripping Blake orchard for railroad

Rock Island surveyors from Chicago Rock Island and Pacific faced a trespass charge after cutting trees trimming steps and cork from Theron Blake s four mile west farm during a Morris to St Louis line survey. Eleven men were jailed after habeas corpus plea and a judge remanded them. The defense argued surveys allowed with compensation. the state argued rights under due process. The ruling set a new legal point to be watched.

Patton Railroasis

Census of Engines Reports U.S. Locomotive Stats for 1900

A census office report shows $0.515 million invested in U.S. locomotive manufacturing in 1900, with products valued at $25.209 million and total expenditures of $10.208 million for wages, $2.46 million for miscellaneous costs, and $320.174 million for materials. It notes 2% establishments produced 2774 locomotives valued at $27.121 million, plus 403 locomotives valued at $9.762 million, and 212 locomotives worth $3.276 million built in 54 establishments that year.

Washington AUR Vensus Office United States

Rock Island Official Defends Reorganization Plans

An official from Rock Island defends the reorganization plans amid questions. The statements emphasize continued operation, structural changes, and expected outcomes for the company and workers.

Rock Island Hock Inland Company

Santa Fe Must Pay for Basin Construction Loss

B Lantry and Sena of Santa Fe contractors report a disaster at China Basin California will affect the Santa Fe railroad. The State Journal quotes the editor noting big losses on terminal construction at San Fran called China Basin due to a slide. Loss set at sixty thousand dollars but the contractor firm says not exceeding five thousand, to be borne by Santa Fe railroad and contractors.

B. Lantry & Sena Santa Fe China Bsin California The State Journal Big Ives San Prankc Santa Fe Railroad Ching Basin Santa Fe Railroad Company

Santa Fe to Run Through Pullman to Los Angeles

The Santa Fe plans a through Pullman car between Denver and Los Angeles this winter, attached to the California limited service. A new sleeper will match the coach style of the ten special trains built for California traffic, with passengers from Denver transiting through La Junta. Changes at Albuquerque Hospital involve Dr N I Morrison, chief surgeon, and superintendent Dr T L Sayin, with Dr Richardson as assistant.

Santa Fe California Dene Los Angeles la Juste la Junta Albuquerque Hospital Albuquerque N. M Morrison Coast Lines TL. Sayiin Richardson

Surgical Operations Inspiration From Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

A patient recounts years of travel and poor health leading to ovarian trouble. After trying Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, health improved within a month without missing meals, with the account highlighting restored vitality and renewed energy on the road.

Dean Mus. Provenau

Rail and railroad disputes and an Oklahoma charter

The article recalls a Gates-Osgood clash over Colerslip Iron and Fuel and notes a long backstory of the Davenport rail line with the Northwestern and Burlington and Milwaukee. It also reports Guthrie Oklahoma granting a territorial charter to Guthry Shawnes and Coal Gate railroad with $1 million capital to build 150 miles west to Beaver, including ex Governor Barnes among incorporators.

Gates Northwestern Lne Burlington Miwaukee Oklahoma Guthrie Okla Guthry, Shawnes and Coal Gate Railroad Company Beaver Barnes

Bonds for Orient Road at Cottonwood Parls Kan

County commissioners moved to submit a bond issue to aid the Orient railroad. John Eaton of Kansas City attended. A special election was set for October 24 to decide the bond question for Bazar Matfield and Toledo townships.

Cottonwood Parls Kan Orient John Eaton Kansas City Bazar Matfield Toledo

Railroad chat clippings show many workers hit by layoffs

A Chicago visiting trimmer notes routine layoffs and sick days among railroad shop crews. Reports mention No. 2 and other locomotive departments in Kansas and nearby states with multiple workers out sick or on layoff. Firemen vacancies persist between Kansas City and Newton, plus Osage switch engine jobs.

Santa Fe Home Visitors Excursion Tickets Sale Notice

Tickets to Ohio and Indians points go on sale September 2 at one fare plus 3.00 round trip. Valid thirty days. For details contact local agent at the Santa Fe City Ticket Office Union Pacific HRR 6 Kansas Ave CasToria.

Ohio The Santa Fe

Cucumber Varieties and Cooking Methods Featured in Table and Kitchen

An article by Lida Ames Willis discusses cucumbers as a versatile summer vegetable. It covers digestibility, preparation tips, and multiple recipes including boiled, fried, stewed, baked, stuffed, and pickled cucumbers. It notes young cucumbers are gentler on digestion and emphasizes peeling and seeding practices, mastication, and pairing with sauces or fats.

Temler

Marshmallows and Gum Drops Recipes From Old Community Page

A reader asks for marshmallow and gum drop recipes and notes a household inquiry about recipes appearing in the column. The text provides directions for making gum drops with gum arabic and sugar, plus a method for brandied peaches and peach brandy, and discusses selecting ripe peaches for canning and brandy production.

Household and Inquiry G. B

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