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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1901

Page

3

Railroad News Sants Fo Said to Divide Main Line

The Santa Fe system plans split of the main line with Newton as a division point. J E Hurley may be named superintendent with two divisions and headquarters shifted to Topeka, with Resseauque overseeing the northern district and the main line south from Newton.

Sants Fo Matin Newton Kesens City Atchison, Toples & Sunt Fairvey Cil Peratiouy Toton Kem Purceal Hurley Valles Gresting Sante Fe HD Stodes General Ceanagey Atchison, Topeka & Serra Ferulkeur Chasie Dynn Colradu & Routiersl V. Pee

Railroad strike and resignations roil Pittsburg area line

Pittsburgh Jebustown Ebensburg and Eastern Railroad faces a strike slowdown with trains halted and schedules disrupted. General manager Wal ks out resigning traffic chief Patterson cites failure to rush trains amid past week’s accident as cause. Court ruling grants terminal access rights, allowing bridge work to continue despite injunction requests.

Pigens Pittsburg Fibastowm Ebeulenburg Besterheasteuy Bare Rtd Sloyrs Dietz Reidon Mummier Hbids Managhe Patterson

Chicago and Northwestern Prepare to Do Business in Nebraska

Nebraska secretary of state records show Chicago and Northwestern as an incorporated venture with Samuel J. Tilsen signed as president. The capital stock is stated as SELINA or as allocated for the purchase and lease of city and pacific routes.

Chicago Northwestern Nebraska Tanceli Ned Augen J. Bo Fen- Seid Chicego Chicago & Northwesterstate Nebraska Feurtasy Atnek Selina Chiltan St Paul & Wong Luc Company Proux City & Pacific Samuel J. Tilsen Asie Tiefee Bitag

Wabash Railway Fight Over Erection Near Pittsburg

In Pittsburg a dispute arose over a proposed railroad erection by Wabash Railway and allies. The plan aimed to clear the area between land parcels and Lake Erie rail lines to safeguard the Waterhouse region, prompting legal and local protest as officials warned against improper placement and construction.

Pittebure Pa Ausso—Ricorer Gould Joycots Harmary Wabash Railwey Eyeters Gey Pittsburg Erbila Pittsbure Ter ‘Ferees Ani Lake Erle

Unclear historical remedy text on old age and medicine

Fragmentary OCR reads like a 19th century medical note or advertisement detailing a laxative syrup recipe. It mentions Mr Cabtwells Sprup Pepe and Herb Laxative Compound, with references to a Dr. Caidene’s Syrup Pepsin and a price of $9. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or identities beyond several product names.

Ricatved Es High Caidene

Kansas Merchants Hope for Strong Fall Stock Funds

Kansas merchants anticipate a Southwestern conference meeting in Pratt from September 39 to 2 to discuss an intrusion and rent, with a new weekly window for stock purchases. Weather across Kansas and Missouri boosts crop prospects, prompting buyers to plan imports while Kansas City markets extend a week for orders.

Rateas Pratt Hauwas Clee Sondowest Kansas City Chetminsion Trickett Humber Conaliern Kawase Missouri

Commission Men Bold Open Sale Plan Shaping Kansas City

Directors of the Kansas City board discuss Bele and fontana operations as Santa Fe contemplates open sale across eastern routes. On Wednesday the Santa Fe confirms steps toward effecting the open sale of several cents amid instruction delays and retaliation concerns.

Kansas City Aug Kansas City Board Bele & Inneting Fontana Santa Fe

Passes Enforced as Railroads Face Penalty Threats

City and county officers vow strict enforcement of pass laws amid rail company opposition. Officials warn violators face penalties including potential imprisonment. Aldermen question the prosecuting attorney’s motives as railroads push back against the crackdown.

St Jose Smc Bella ‘Via

Bussell Page Sells. Missouri Pacific stock deliveries stir Weil Street

In Weil Street today chatter centers on two August deliveries of Missouri Pacific stock sold last Tuesday. A lot of 100 shares traded at Risz and Grea. Bouge explained his reasons for the sale and abdicated the two shares amid the market remark.

Missouri Pacific Weil Street Risz& Grea Bouge Wee

Hays Refuses Comment on Rumors of Resignation

San Francisco reports President Charles Mt Haye would not discuss rumors surrounding a possible resignation. He said he could not speak and expressed regret, while no official action has been taken by the board in New York or elsewhere regarding the presidency.

San Francisco Charles Mt. Haye St Louis Altine Southern Pace Mme New York

Directors Meet In New York On Pacific Railway Affairs

New York August 3 The Southern Pacific directors met to transact routine business no action was taken on the resignation of President Tiny The executive committee of the Asian Pacific railway committee also held a brief session and conducted routine matters at the meeting

New York Southern Pacific Mit Tours Tiny Asian Pacific Railway

Coal Road From Shawnee To Red Fork Promoters Advance Work

The Shawnee Red Fork railroad project gains momentum as Lt. Tules and Freeman J. Short oversee preparations. Bonds totaling SEONG are placed with a trust company to back the construction this year.

Shawnee Red Fork Tules Shawnee-Red Fork Freeman J. Short bin Thalls Chicago Seong Bok 4 Trust Company Red Forks Lito Shawpee Oki

Roadbed Purchase Advances for Tulsa Line

Company holds valuable leases and has acquired the old Battle A xe roadbed. Offices will be set up in Tulsa. Franchise extended to cover the entire route, surveys completed, blueprints finished, and construction hurdles overcome.

Prac- Healy Tulsa Stork

Hutchinson Branch Sets Sights on 87 Miles of New Steel Rails

The work train on the Hutchinson branch is doing all it can to complete laying a new steel rails before the snow. It is hoped the project will finish before the end of the year. Seven miles of new line are planned, and the west section has become convinced this is a major task for the year.

Hutchinson Newton Eteetsar

Build into Kansas sparks Kansas rail turf dispute

Chicago reports a clash as J B Hill plans a line for Colorado Nebraska and Kansas feeding the Great Northern system while Harriman voices breach of territorial understandings. In Fort Scott survey work begins to link Oswego to Jacques Sunction challenging older Memphis Frisco alignments and signaling a consolidating move between rival lines. Frisco mortgages are filed in Guthrie and Newton starts a new coal chute project to ready for winter business.

Chicago J. 3 Hill Colorado Nepraske Kansas H_ Harriman Hil Harriman Lins Fort Scott Kan C. EB. Spencer Civil Shginner Memphies Frisco Frisco R. R. Hammond Jinques Dimation Giwero Spencer Old Memphis Wes Kansas Fins Kansas City Eart Scott & Memphis Qgswego Jacques Sunction Chetck E County Springfield

Fragmentary Labor Ledger Reveals Busy Shopfront Turmoil

A garbled labor ledger notes sickness and absences at multiple shops including tins and machinist departments. Names such as John Devlin and Frank Wilex appear among workers reported sick or on leave, with mentions of Colorado Springs and Topeka travel, plus a hospital admission and pending recoveries.

Elmng Wetwenar Frank Wilex Engine 40 Jhert Patterson hurSay Pahaeites W. P. Wileon Ley Ered Bartlett Tin Shop Bagretenes Aes A Hee Meriden John Devlin Fisher Rinis Colorado Stator Asia Jobis Ash Rosndagen Force tn_celeina John Fie Vine Parker Hoekland Topeka Boul Wein Tilia Molen Hed Goring Wulisi Suydur Nedther Hares Seder Amniguerdie Gaytenia Seth Hittin Ae Stormont Juri Huser Alsanainr Colorads Springs JM. Watson

Local notices and injuries at Santa Fe works

A crowded Thursday report details illnesses and accidents at the Santa Fe shops. Frank Sanderson, a boilermaker, begins a slow recovery and several workers suffer injuries, including a machine-related finger laceration to Edward Johnson. Alfred Blye arrives in Topeka after a long trip, while William Hares and others migrate between shops and towns.

Jesse Hammond Jessa Bert Sapierson Frank Sanderson Italy Neise Sid Porter Tarmett Uae Soirce William Hares Sateen Ceeaen Bae Alfred Blye Topeka Bae Bernardin Gai Tuontus Ag F Hk Bevertys Gunada Erate 1 Hhs Norett Ottawa Lawrents Clovsland Cleveland Ingeurs Randle Sindtes Botler Denver Austin Boler Shop Bert Stewart Edward Johnson G. Yismilton I Hamilton Sanaus Southern Kansas Cry Santa Pw George Bolinger Pettit Union Faite Elfis Phira Shaffer Joseph Suffer Santa Fe Water Service Reel Bester Sraman Arkoik Grlander Weparcinia Oriander W. We Wet Clanton Sinta Fe Webu Bik Bethers Stuttx Frantraln Wise

Two Die In Newark Point Train Crash Near Fairvil t

At Fairvil t, 20 miles north of Newark, an accommodation train on the Northern Central derailed killing engineer William Meagher and ticket agent Howard Thebes. Two others were fatally or seriously injured, many scalded by bursting steam pipes. among the wounded were Rev. Dr. Turges and Mrs. Burges, with Libble Ford listed among the gravely injured.

Newark Soday Point Pairvilt Bwt Garth Hey William Meagher Howard Thebes Sodtie Libble Ford Turges N.Y Burges

Dr Warner Honored by Fraternal Congress in Detroit

Detroit August 30 The Fraternal congress elected officers led by President H A Werner of Topeka and Vice President Jos S Langate of Pittsburg with secretary MLW Sackett of Meadville. Dr Warner former vice president of the congress and architect of the reserve fund plan is praised for guiding the Knights and Ladies of Security from its early struggles to a secure era. He is an Ohio native and Wooster alum.

Detroit Mich H. A. Werner Topeka Kun Knights and Ladies of Security Jos. S. Lang- Atte Pittsburg Mlw. Sackett Meadville Denver Warner Order University of Wooster Hie Ruanses Meriden Kansas Existsnes Warne

Hiring Guards at Mines Quietly Struck District

Fort Stott Kus Aug SC In antci letion of a serious strike at the Big Four cost mines in southeastern Kansas the companies have representatives here employing guards to protect nonunion men or those who refuse to strike. The company furnishes arms and stations them inside stockades around the pits. Guards helped the companies repel a strike two years ago. The sentiment grows that a majority of the 4 000 men in the district will walk out September 1.

Fort Stott Kus Aug Kansas

Trolley Lines Combine In Kansas City Leavenworth Merge

A new corporation Kansas City Leavenworth Railway Company consolidates several lines including Kansas City Leavenworth Way Leavenworth Electric Kensington and Leavenworth Lansing Traction. Capitalization set at 32 530 000 with officers led by David H Kimberly and W F Gabriel and directors from Cleveland Leavenworth Kansas City and Arkon. Operations will base in Leavenworth with branches to Walhort and Kansas City as the board plans to complete the line with modern machinery and equipment.

Nex David H. Kimberly W. Fr. Gabriel H.C. Eilison Charles Exarts H. W. Wolcott Fetary David Ho Leavenworth Charles F. Hutchings Kansas City King Charles H. Wheeler Arkon HG. Walker Cleveland Hew Sorlace Onda Mmones 9 Idtest Okra

Paris Welcomes US War Minister and Hartford Visit

Paris hosts General War Minister and Hartford shipboard officials in a Franco American demonstration. Cadets are shown through ceremonies as officials praise friendship bonds. Admiral Menard and Commander Hawley attend a large dinner with American officers. Fowlers Extract of Wilt Strawberry advertised as a remedy for dysentery and summer complaints.

Paris United States Hartford Witteh John M. Hawley Yonar Elupe

Ten Dollar A Head: Hoey Charged In Chinese Smuggling Case

Nogales Arizona August 3 U S collector of customs William Hoey was arraigned before U S Commissioner R D George on charges that he conspired to admit Chinese into the United States from Mexico by fraudulent means. Witnesses testified that Hoey agreed to a ten dollar fee per head and to mark certificates with the letter A for those who paid.

Hoey Nogales Arizona Wilam ‘Hoey U.S U. S R. D. George Mexico Geo.w. Webb Webb Dickey Chineman How

Officers Elected. Pittsburg to Host Next Scientific Meeting

The American Association for the Advancement of Science elected officers including President Asa P. Fall and General Secretary D T McDougal. Pittsburg was chosen as the next meeting place as the organization closes its current session and prepares for future gatherings.

Pittsburg Scientiata Denver American Association For the Advancement of Science As-Sochitmon Asa P. Fall Harvard University D ‘T McDougal New York Botanea Gardens H. B Ward University of Nebraska L. 0. Howard U.S Richard 3. Clifton Department of Agriculture Treaserer Tr. & Woodward Columbia University Seertone D. W. Northwestern University Franklin Lehigh University H. A. Weber Ohio State University Mechanical, Science and Engineering A. Lather University of Minnesota Zorlosy C. G C. Nutting Iowa State University Rotary D. B. Campbell Stanford Universite Stewart Cutting Uniuniversity Pivteburg Necting

Special Colorado and Return Fare at $15.00

Readers are offered a round trip to Colorado with a special fare of fifteen dollars. Tickets include Sante Fe routes and include noted car types and observations of standard timings. Limited details on schedule or exact validity are provided.

Colorado Return Fonto Colorado Harvey

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Railroad News Roesseguie and Hurley Pittsburg, Jebustown, Ebensburg & Easters Vis Row Delia Mech Aneaene Deuce Pensylvania St Joe Bussell Page Missouri Pacific Railway Hays Directura Great Northern Frieco Mortgages Guthrie St. Louis & San Pranciaco Railroad Company Okizhomm Security S.U Worteige Eiven Iy Menten ‘Trust Willam H Thompson St Lisuie Walter Lyon Machine War Gown Vna Anata Wanaas Ave Lewis Plorm. I DR. Warner Fraternal Congress Winner The Rochelle Abadquet Ameri Knare Menard Hawiey Clements CO Kansas Avenue Otto Harps Curry Cigar Co California Fig Syrup CO
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