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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1899
Page
3
Santa Fe Railroad Orders Branded Cars and Locomotives
A new Santa Fe order requires all cars of the Santa Fe system and allied lines to carry a Santa Fe brand on the coach and an initial on the side and cab. Engines retain numbers but will display the initial of the owning road on the cab panel. The change is effective immediately and to be implemented promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Sanm We
Santa Fe Pacific
Southern Kansas
Gull, Colorado & Sants
Southern
San Joaquin Valley
Rio Grande
el Paso
Modocs Train to Gas Reunion Heads for Philadelphia
The Modocs plan to travel by rail on Saturday September 2, with Major T J Anderson leading a lineup of new songs for the Gas Reunion in Philadelphia. They will travel from Topeka aboard two Rock Island trains, one led by Capt A M Fuller and C E Basco, the other by A M Duncan and W C Nevill, with CH Duxbury assisting. F H Coney is expected to give speeches in reply to welcome messages for Kansas veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hock
T. J. Anderson
Molde
Yesterdes
Topeka
Grand Army
A.M. Fuller
C. E. Basco
Hutchinson
A. M Duncan
W. C. Nevill
CH. Duxbury
Aiso
Santa Fe to Frisco Hoops for Year End Opening
President Ripley of the Santa Fe says the San Joaquin Valley line will likely not reach San Francisco before January 1. Earlier hopes for September completion are faded as much work remains. A ceremonial last spike will mark the opening with Ripley present. An extra train will run once the line opens, while existing limited services maintain weekly schedules as demand permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Santa Fe
San Joaquin Valley
San Francisco
Santa Pe
Ripley Sdye
Sante By
Chirare
Paelie
Rock Island Refuses to Transfer Freight to Gulf Railway
Kansas City line railroads planned a boycott of the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railway. A federal restraining order was observed except by Rock Island which refused to transfer three cars of freight. The matter was referred to Gulf line legal department and Rock Island officials may face contempt of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Ave
Kans City
Railroad Men to Meet at Emporia September 8
Emporia August 1 A union meeting of engineers firemen brakemen switchmen telegraphers and other railroad men will be held in the Wigwam Friday afternoon September 8 Third Degree Grand Master Muel of the I F will be present to address the gathering Other labor leaders will speak and a free entertainment with kinetoscope pictures stereo music and an address will follow Engine Inspector W N Breen has charge of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Wigwam
Third View
Muel
W. N. Breen
Santa Fe to Move General Freight Office to Topeka
Paul Morton indicates the Santa Fe plans to shift the general freight office from Topeka to co with Chicago also serving as a headquarters. J. G. Gorman newly named general freight agent will spend similar time in Topeka and Chicago as part of this change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Santa Fe General Freight Agent
Kansas
Paul Morton
Yce
Santa Fes Authority
Utet
J. G. Gorman
Santa Fe
Tabeka
Chicago
Topeka iii
General Freight
Aust
Morton
Appointment unclear for freight agent successor
An assistant general freight agent stated that the successor to Mr Garman had not been decided. He added that neither his successor nor Mr C K Hudson had been chosen yet, leaving the leadership vacancy unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistant General Freight
Santa Fe Earnings Show July Income Rise and Costs
Santa Fe officials report July earnings rose on operation income while expenses also increased, reflecting a half million dollar gain. In Santa Fe city, Second Vice President Paul Morton praised former assistant general freight agent C. R. Hudson, noting his resignation and popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Road
BP Dleeroase 15
Enie
Aeesperks Milage
CBR
Hudson
Paul Morton
The
Santa Fe
C. Ro Hudson
Banta Fe
Railroads and Local Outings Highlight Busy Period
Rail notes report Engine No 11 sent to Wellington and Chas Jones back at work. Engineer Andy Smith returned from a funeral in Kinsley. Clay Lambert discusses Ringling Bros show transport with Rock Island. Beeler sparked three engines as traffic surges on Santa Fe and other lines. Rounders and Billeemakers prep for a friendly baseball at Athletic Park next Saturday afternoon, likely 8 20 start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Eas
Chas. Jones
Benin
Andy Smith
Kinsley
A. C. Goodrich
B. & O. Railroad
Yesteren
Clay Lambert
Ringling Brow
Topeka
Rock Islard
Kansas
Nebraska
Beeler
Santa Fe
Rounders
Billeemakers
Athletic Park
Quaint Old Barclay Bar Leads Visitors Downtown
Aug 31 report describes a gathering at St Vincent de Paul events in Barclay Street near the riverfront. It notes Catholic groups sponsoring charity work, church tours, and large crowds viewing statues in the downtown area while highlighting the Barqueries street site as a focal point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Caihtuc Cnurcher
St. Vincent de Paul
Mino
the Sisters of Charity
al Castolic
Van
Wathearale
Tarclay
Miemont
Sree Ike
Wager Fatal to Both Cotton Pickers in Texas Field
In Paris Texas Aug two cotton pickers in Delta county made a wager to pick more cotton, each claiming he could outwork the other. In the afternoon both were found dead in adjacent furrows with overheated bodies, death attributed to heat exhaustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Paris
Craig
Adulterated Oil Case Heard By Local Dairy Inspector
In a city hearing Chief Dairy Inspector Cowen prosecutes Varsha Wich and accomplice for selling adulterated oil. Authorities report a natriant simen incident and trace illegal sales as part of the case. The defendants face legal action and potential penalties under the dairy regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siegerland
William A. Hinesia
Fulter
Goodwin
Sas
Taapector
Cowen
Varsha Wich
Topeka Races Bar Salina Entrants in Closed Meet
Topeka hosts a bicycle race meet limited to local riders with Salina competitors barred. Kirk Knowles set a track pace of a half minute, establishing a new record as the fast track impresses riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Salina
Kirk Knowles
Enjoy Dewey Day In New York Excursion Tickets
Excursion tickets priced at 21 25 from St Louis to New York via Vandalla Pennsylvania lines for September dates include departure from New York and return on night train September 20 Dewey celebration. For details contact J M Gaesbionen A G P agent St Louis MO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Loua
Vandalla-Pennsylvania
Dvtalis
J. M. Gaesbionen
St. Louis
Chicago
Win Lake Shore
Michigan
Southern Rubway
Niagra Falls
Chautauqua
Hudson River
Albany
B. P. Humphrey
Renfe City
Byron
Fought at Last in Topeka Prize Fight
The Topeka prize fight ended in a four minute bout as Billy Teller known as Diack Griffoc fought Tommy Sears for the 126 pound championship of Eng Tend. The match occurred in a barn near Wabash and Indiana Aves Oakland with about 25 spectators. Sears appeared dominant but Teller rallied and was counted out after a series of blows. Some spectators called the bout a fake while others saw a clean knockout. Sheriff Coole and two officers followed the crowd back toward town. Sears planned a rematch on Riowdike Island at St. Marys on September 10 with an excursion likely from Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betwee
Billy Teller
Diack Griffoc
Tommy
Eng Tend
Wabash and
Indiana Avenues
Oakland
Sears
Wada Watts
Toller
Dick Fenton
S. Kline
Teller
Sheriff Coole
Bundy
Grubba
Jor Piedeking
Riowdike Island
St. Marys
Topeka
Waters At Clyde and Watermelon Carnival Speech
Capt J G Waters travels to Clyde for the watermelon carnival fall celebration and a talk on local prosperity. he composes a verse mocking Aquinaldo before departing. Separate notices mention reduced Union Pacific fares for a Philadelphia encampment and rail ticket details with stopovers and reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Waters
Clyde
Cloud County
Mr. Waters
McParland
Ats
Acuinaldo
Joe Patchen Wins First Two Minute Pace At Charter Oak Park
Hartford Aug 11 The grand circuit event at Charter Oak park featured the first two minute pace ever scheduled. Five starters incl Joe Patchen Conm condi Ana conda Chehalis Frank Bogash and Searchlight faced a disputed two in three versus three in five format. Patchen led the first heat to a 2 00% mile equalling a track record set in 1897 by Star Pointer while dominating the second heat. The crowd erupted as Patchen and Ana conda traded dominance and betting shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conm
Charter Oak Park
John HR. Gentry
Gentry
Joe Patchen
Anaconda
Chehalis
Frank Bogash
Searchlight
Patchen
Eagee
Btar Pointer
Joe Fatchen
Hogash
Malye's Birch Trees and Maine Timber Wars
Norway correspondence describes Maine birch and spruce timber demand fueling big mill expansion. It cites U S land-office evictions of French Canadians, a village fire, and mass destruction across 12 towns with vast losses. The piece notes 31,000 hoard feet of pine and maple timber shipped annually and ongoing supply capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Fame
Cor
New York Times
Maine Woods
Ehiproad
Scouluid
United States
Great
St. Gonn
Hrusawiel
Miramilent
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Europe
Fun In the Philippines. A Yankee trick at Paombong
A sentry tied a bell rope from a church belfry to his post causing Filipinos approaching at dawn to fire on the church. The outpost stayed quiet as bullets struck the belfry and church, then the attackers realized the ruse and withdrew across the river with several wounded. The rope extended across the stream enabling the alarm before they retreated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Btonila Cor
Leslie's Weekly
Paombong
Third
United States Artillery
Ute
W&ty
Weinley Serenaded From Canton House Porch in 1898 War tribute
A large Canton crowd gathered as Thayer's band serenaded President McKinley on the porch. Volunteers and the President spoke of duty in the Spanish American War, praising the soldiers at Santiago and urging the nation to honor their sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weinley
Canton House
Mills at Cripple Close After Labor Dispute
Cripple Creek Colorado reports Axogus the Last One shuts down as all custom mills stop work. Arequa mill workers walked out after 8 hour day dispute. Manager Milliken unable to grant wage relief. Brodie and Gillett mills also closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axogus
Cripple Creek
Col
Arequa
Milliken
Supreme Court
Milken
W. B. Milliken
Brodie
Gillett
Colorado coal deal opens major new field near Midland rail
In Glenwood Springs Colorado Thomas L. Davis secured a lease on the South Canon coal veins. The 2000 acre tract lies within two miles of the Midland railroad and six miles below Glenwood Springs. Eight veins range from a few feet to 36 feet wide. The property, part of the Lord Day estate, was reassigned under admin oversight for the Midland railroad. This could mark the opening of a significant new coal field if developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Railroad
Glenwood Springs
Col
Aug
Thomas L. Davis
South Canon
Lord Day
Colonel Luck~ Wood
Real estate transfers list shows multiple property deeds
The notice records transfers from Mary W Doran to T Cafferty and back, George W Moss to Margaret States, and many other deeds. Entries include street names Jefferson Jackson North Topeka and Taylor adding up to properties on Branner Polk and Brady subdivisions with sums from $1 to $3,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary W. Doran
T. 5
Cafferty
Paramore Street
Hwart’s
Jefferson Street
Lockhart
George W. Moss
Margaret States
Jackson Street
Mary 1. Hale
Jesse Co. Kistler
Quincy
Puirchill
North Topeka
Tefft
Madge 1
J. B. Clafin
Augustus
Daniels
Financial Association
Heuben
Kieli
Jene F. Horner
Julia E. Pen
Noyer
Eighth Avenue
Martin
Thos. H. Bain
Polk Street
Taylor
Gould
Anderson
Albert Capley
Kungle
Hunt
David N. Reach
Trustes
Locust Street
Parkdale
Higginbotham's
J.B. McAfee
O. P. Davis
Lot
C. T. Mulvane
David Wi Beach
Misame
Salmon catch good at Bristol Bay voyage totals
The Garden City bag from Bristol Bay arrived with 6,500 barrels of salt salmon aboard. The Willie R. Hume, docked Tuesday, reported a record Bristol Bay run this season. Hume carried 2,500 cases canned fish and 7,500 barrels salted. King salmon dominated shipments, weighing about 1,230 tons overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Barkentine
Bristol Bay
Willie R. Hume
Negroes Beaten in New Jersey Camp Incident
In Rockford New Jersey two weeks after 100 laborers from Brookhaven Mississippi hired by W M Fortner and Son to work on Illinois Central track were beaten. Two men found injured near town face serious injuries. Twenty five workers discharged earlier were sheltered by police and firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Brookhaven
Miss
W. M. Fortner & Son
Ilinois
Fere
Dubanque
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Stubborn Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for persistent skin sores pimples eczema and related blood diseases. It claims to purge impurities from blood bones and body and offers sample bottles and a medical booklet free of charge with testimonials from users and a return address for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bom
J Humphrey
Congersvillx
Botanic
Erie
Soutt & Ie
W . Sud
Atlanta
Fia
Fossil Hunters Return From Union Pacific Exhibition
A Tribune report from Mount Vernon details fossil hunters returning to showcase early mineral specimens from the Upper Platte district. The display, tied to the forty year effort, draws ecologists and photographers, with plans for shipment to eastern institutions and a broader exhibit at the World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Bile
Chicago & Northwestern Ralilroa
Champureee
Upper Platte Couon
More Trouble For China Pekin One
State dispatch reports urgent measures after a tense incident in Pekin with Chinese forces and allied units under immediate fortification. Two torpedo boat destroyers dispatched to reinforce the area amid rising tensions and strategic positioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Destrayaes
Hosteller's Stomach Bitters Appeal to Dyspepsia
Dyspeptic readers advised to try Hosteller's Stomach Bitters. One spoonful won’t cure but repeated use should aid an overworked stomach and steady nerves. Claim of universal cure for men and women with emphasis on a special stamp on the bottle.
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