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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1896

Page

5

Among Railroad Men 415 Topeka Santa Fe Members

In Topeka a union gathering with about 415 railroad men mostly Santa Fe employees forms the list. The group organized under Frank Whittier as president and Harry Chapman as secretary treasurer. Hosting discussions center on Kansas railroad matters and member support while vowing steady continuation of work for the men amid potential job risks.

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Crowded with Work Endangers Pea Der Project

A flood of labor and material pressure surrounds the M. K. T. of Pea Der project as bridge end construction and building departments clash over funding and necessary equipment. delays threaten timely completion and risk increased winter damage to the railway segment and surrounding infrastructures.

Engine mileage shows record rise on line at Parsons

Parson s Kansas engineers report a dramatic mileage increase with November and December figures breaking prior records. The Texas business and department push to improve efficiency amid rising engine power concerns. The note highlights unprecedented totals and potential continuation of gains if trends persist.

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Arkansas City Items Persocasls and Notes at Santa Fe

A local correspondent reports on Arkansas City employees involved with the Santa Fe line. Mention of a railway incident near Avocadre Grand Ball at Newton, transfers, and staff movements including Roy Ridith and others.

Banquet to Bernhardt Honoring Parisian Guests

A banquet in honor of Bernhardt drew about six hundred admirers yesterday evening at the hotel. Guests included notable Parisian figures and local dignitaries with speeches praising her career. The event closed with a drawing room scene and expressions of high regard for Bernhardt’s influence on the stage.

Bernhardt

Attempted pistol theft ends in street scuffle

Iwo Young Mee tried to steal pistols from a small gun store on Rawr Fourth Street. A confrontation with proprietor Connell led to Mee fleeing on foot, while Connell held his ground with an empty revolver. Police describe two men involved and seek public tips on the suspects.

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Fragments of a Troubled Tale From Obscure Page Text

A garbled report mentions a young man named Pete Stewart and a tense scene on railroad property. Officers confront a suspect described as possibly lunatic, with unclear court or legal actions and scattered details about attire and identity.

Senate Bond Committee May Recommend Punishment for Morgan and Belmont

The Senate Bond Committee may urge punishment for Morgan and Belmont. The debate focuses on propriety and possible actions before the committee adjourns its current session.

Farm Hands Held Up as Police Seize Cash

Reported incident describes farm hands stopped by police, $10 taken, arrests made after claim they were seeking work in northeastern Kansas. Witnesses say workers protested, claiming they only sought remote seasonal labor and were returning home.

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Christmas Cheer and Prisoner Exchange in County Notices

A garbled Christmas notice describes a local gathering where deserters will be met and addressed. It mentions a chief and attendees including Jui S.C. MeP and Cory of us Pokive Fearndatis, with various vague references to meetings, fees, and duties. The passage remains unclear but centers on a seasonal event and community obligations.

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SENATOR ALDEN MOTIVE AND MOTION TO DINGLEY BILL

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Sen Alden's motive and a motion to take up the Dingley bill. The text references Osler and a motion related to the Chasley Mil with unclear names and actions. Laundry mention appears as an unrelated ad fragment.

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Swine Raising and Orchards Stir Iowa Question Box

A lively question box discussion on whether swine harm orchards continues. Respondents advise to keep hogs out of orchards, noting hogs damage apples and competition for root crops. several speakers cite winter needs, pruning, and tree care. Officials and horticultural society members note ongoing debates and recent meetings in Kansas and Missouri contexts.

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The Most Popular Apple Contest Report

A damaged OCR item recounts a student apple contest with names and voting stakes. Missouri state prize links and a list of winners appear, though details are garbled. The prose notes entries, prohibited items, and judges while naming several participants and a second prize contender. The piece conveys contest activity and outcome in a hazy archival fragment.

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Irrigation Our Saviour Regenerates Kansas Horticulture Debate

A Kansas horticulture meeting discusses irrigation as essential for fruit growth. Speakers including A. Chandiot and others argue irrigation improves yields of pears and apples while criticizing wasteful practices. The article notes a shift toward water management, soil care, and the promotion of irrigation to boost crop quality and farm profitability.

Disorderly notes amid county society counts and trials

Fragmented local notice style lists Wetive county societies and memberships, court actions, and political activity. Mentions Keeley, secretary of state, and Topeka related events. Describes legal cases, weather remark, and various names, places, and dates with OCR garble.

Unsafe New York buildings and a civic conference report

In New York City Superintendent of Buildings and Mayor Strong discussed 2300 unsafe structures and ongoing crack and flaw concerns. The article also notes a Swedish Society event at 418 Tutsi Avenue featuring Nina Watts and Declamation with names like Olen Sered and Frank Janaisgeen, plus a service by Peerless Steam Laundry offering local laundry credits.

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Holiday Route Fight over Missouri Pacific Railway

Fragmented notice describes a holiday travel dispute involving Missouri Pacific Railway and routes through Topeka and nearby towns. It mentions limited fares for several days and seeks further information from the agency in Topeka Wichita or nearby locations.

Kaneasithin Seth

Town Notes and Arts Event Highlight Local Visits

A jumble of town news describes Sawyer of Manhattan, Kilmer cenit, and visits by Mrs. Todd of Aichi Street. A benefit concert at Oedenk Congregational Church features Madver and Morin Slicer with a recital by Maude Ward. Local actors, tax collector Mrs Hes, and others are mentioned alongside a winter bee and readings.

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