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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1901

Page

2

New Santa Fe Rail Changes Between Moline and Wellington

Northern Oklahoma readers learn of December 10 11 changes to Santa Fe passenger service. A new mixed schedule links Moline Winfield Wellington with No 215 through Independence. No 38 runs direct Chanute Cedarvale after December 10 with No 267 freight rerouted via Owasso Bartlesville.

Ressegale Independence Winteid Wellingtom Santa Fe Barnes J. Ett Heitik Southern Kansas T Moline Winfield Niotage Cedarvale Niotaxe Owass Bartssville Moline Wellington Winheld Willington Weilineuen Winfeld Las P Natiss Lawn Bartlerville East Moraine Giuaseser Nuinbees Nom Bartlesville

Train No 267 268 Schedule Between Independence Niotane Cedarvale

Train Nos 267 and 268 depart Independence Gully on Sunday at 0 a m reach Niotane at 12 05 a m and Cedarvale at 2 00 p m returning Cedarvale at 10 a m Independence at 5 p m freight from Niotane to Odarvale removed.

Independence Independence Gully Niotane Cedarvale Odarvale

Santa Fe May Buy Woman's Road Right of Way

Oakland December 6 It is reported that the Santa Fe railroad has bought the right of way and appurtenances of the Stockton and Sonora railroad known as the Woman's Road Mrs Rickert is said to be the builder and the Santa Fe is taking over the line from Stockton to Angela Camp Some observers see a plan to cross the Sierra to join Gould holdings while others think the road will reach Calaveras and Tuolumne mines

Oakland Santa Pe Stockton and Sonora Woman's Road Rickert Santa Fe Stockton Angela Camp Tilo Grande Calaveras Tuolumne

Colorado Rate War Cuts Passenger Fares to Colorado Springs

The Denver and Southwestern met the 10 cent passenger rate from Cripple Creek to Colorado Springs, matching the Short Line. The 10 cent fare both ways may begin tomorrow as Midland Terminal already adopts a similar rate, with further details pending final confirmation.

Cripple Creek Colorado Springs Col Denver Colerate Springs Midland

Oklahoma Freight Rates Raised as Tariff Takes Effect

Oklahoma lines announce increased freight rates now in effect from Oklahoma City to St. Louis and Kansas City to Memphis with alignment to regional pricing. Preliminary survey completed for the Phoenix Eastern railroad connecting with Phelps-Dodge via Henson. final location work to begin tomorrow.

Oklahoma Fall Hawa Oklahoma City Kaneas City Memphis Phoenix Arix Dee Phoenix and Eastern Phelps-Dodge Henson F. M. Murphy and Itssociates

Topeka Industrial Dispatch Notes Multiple Labor Moves

In Topeka several workers move within departments and to Chicago division for piping work. J Knowles transfers to Chicago to fix steam pipes. Geo Rhodmaker of Topeka marries Alle May Morrill of Portland. Frank Poss, Stump, Cartan and others are noted in shifts, injuries, and hospital stays. The piece tracks engine crews, yard work, and shop changes amid ongoing repairs and construction.

Genn J. Knowles Toad Water Service Department Chicago Luhinda Geo Rhod Torte Topeka Lermaker Las Allen May Morrill Portland Ore Bas Maple Hill Fowler Stump North Locust Street J.B. Davidson Te Bascoeh Neusral St. Mt Heutear H. G. Perking Dunlap W. Ghent Coluginesr Ghent Bee Kendrick Cartan Mill Third View Weeks Wince Hiss Barney Drew Choctaw Oklahoma Bhawnee Topeka Ser State Service Geo Ave Machiniet Apthor Ehurehiay Andrew Johnson M Sheinon St. Joseph Wes Ives Alwin Stone Fight Awitchman Fire Street Ralph Kenedy Hori Mr. Garvey Ae Reese Gus Johnson Lee Tron James Mantx Kansan Ea Ae Mporia Argentine Santa Fe M. CA Moonlints Stavely Kansas Ave Emoon Gee Raliead Aig Bovdonk Irene Rn Arene Oakland

Kansas sprinter Bud Gillette billed as fastest yet a swindler

Osawatomie Kansas recalls Bud Gillette, famed sprinter now accused of swindling. The Graphic details his rise from Virgil to Stansberry races, heavy betting, revolvers guarding stakes, and a staged finish that left backers ruined. His father reportedly quelled him after the loss as they moved on to Webb City and Yates Center.

Verdteris Valley Uttle Virgil Fitzgerald Pee Stansberry Columbus Kan Gillette Earery Sevral Alesd Wks & Kotm Scone Cllettis Columbus-Webb City Yates Center Verdiglia Valley Nya

Dam for Emporia Dam Adds Water Supply and City Works

Emporia plans a new dam to bolster city water as the present dam gets a yearly summer shortfall. The upgrade adds two feet to the existing dam at Kusaler ford, with an eight foot-high structure costing about 1000 dollars, boosting capacity to about 200 million gallons. Survey shows level country favorable for construction. The project note includes a red-painted campus prank at State Normal College in Emporia following a football victory, with unknown culprits but faculty on alert. Additional items note pharmacy board licensing results for numerous applicants across Kansas, and Wichita plans a 10 thousand dollar four story Masonic Temple addition fronting Topeka Avenue. Also reports Dr F H Snow’s health return and a pending reappointment at University of Kansas. A divorce petition from Mrs. A Opieanter in Moberly is noted.

Emporia Was Wee Cornell Kusaler Ford State Normal College Exiporia Bagaia J Emporia Kas Dee State Normal School Masonic Temple Wichita Wichita Ottish Rite Consistory Topeka Avenue Scottish Rite Temple Whitney ‘Tucker

Brooklyn Stars Set for Baltimore Investment Move

Sporting News reports Brooklyn’s Joe Kelley and Bill Keeler may join the Baltimore club as players and part owners. John J. McGraw of Baltimore plans to buy stock, with negotiations involving Keeler’s father-in-law Vinclin Mahon. If this deal succeeds, Brooklyn loses two top stars and the National League faces a major shift.

Chicago Dec Brooklyn John J. McGraw Baltimore Joe Kelley Bill Feeler Mealley Mber Tha Dart Tome Keltey

Jim Corbett Talks in Cozy Vaudeville Recital

Indianapolis December 1 Jamen J Corbett charms audiences with improvised reminiscences about early days in vaudeville The retrospective includes stories of his dozen years on stage finding fame with the Empire show and a London terrier named Queen involved in a police misadventure His talk defies scripted lines claiming jokes flow from memory and imagination rather than writing.

Indianapolis Jamen J. Corbett Corbett Academy of ‘Music Women’ Theatrical League Jim Utde Koster Bial'e Philadelphia Queen London New York

Wisconsin football receipts total season funds\

Madison December figures from Graduate Manager Kilpatrick show football season receipts totaling 31000? The athletic association reports being 1500 in the black after adding 5000 from the Chicago game, leaving the overall finances.

Madison Dec Kilpatrick Chicago The Athletic Association

Cure Cancer Thoroughly From Blood Poison Says Cure

An old newspaper medical claim describes cancer as inherited from distant ancestors and diseases that lie dormant until middle life. It promotes a product claimed to purge all poison from the blood and cure cancer permanently, citing a Mrs Shires case as illustration.

Weak Backs And Baseball Plans At Athletic Board

A meeting of the Athletic board will be called soon to decide whether to drop baseball this year amid strong sentiment against continuing the sport. The board is expected to vote to discontinue St A athletics. Across New York, ex champion John L. Sullivan faces arrest if he sparrs in the county. Sullivan, allied with George Bush, planned towns exhibitions. Potsdam saw a crowd last night as officials watched a speech amid a canceled match. Terry McGovern says he will restart the ladder if Young Corbett refuses to meet him again, aiming for any weight class. He contemplates resting, then facing Abe Attell, and may retire from the stage to train for future fights.

Athletic Board Athletica New York Ogdensburg Hurlburt John L. Sullivan Sullivan George Bush Potsdam Sully McGovern Terry McGovern Young Corbett Saya Abe Attel

Faculty votes to keep out of town football games

Lawrence Kansas December six 189? faculty of the State university votes eighteen to five to end out of town football games next year. Resolution by Prof A G Carruth to restrict local games provokes debate. Fear of abolition fades and next year’s schedules will be set. Coach Woodruff may move to California after resigning from Pennsylvania. Kip Selbach signs with Baltimore to play in the American League. Leibach leaves New York contract remains in metropolis.

E. U Lawrence Kan State University A. G. Carruth Woodruff George Woodruff University of ‘Pennsylvania University of California Woodrutt Selbach McGraw Columbia Ohio Kip" Selbach Baltimore Leibach Elexes New York

Wichita Citizens Question Orient Road Strategy

The Wichita Bugle notes growing doubt about the Orient road project and shop site plans. It suggests behind the scenes talks to reassure residents and publicly announce the shop location to restore confidence and secure bond support.

Wichita Orient Road Wichita Bugis Orient

Bound For Manis

New York Dee The army transport Crook with 241 men of the eleventh cavalry and 38 of the twenty seventh set sail bound for Manila reflecting Philippine service.

Manis New York Dee Crook Eleventh Cavalry

Fragmented historical note on early medicine and discoveries

A garbled excerpt mentions a German court veteran and early prescriptions before antipyrines, hinting at notable medical advances. The text is unclear but suggests a discussion of pioneering remedies and rapid developments in pharmacology from a historical source.

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