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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1897

Page

3

Gibson's London speech drew sharp British criticism

A fragmentary clipping reviews Dana Gibson'sLondon speech, noting strong opposition from British editors and public. The report mentions Hyde Park Corner and the White House drawing room as referenced settings, with scattered ads and local shop notices interspersed in the text.

Lordi Tee Dana Giteon Lindun Oritein America Hyde Park Corner White House

Railroad News Pullman Car Shops Visit Santa Fe Shops

A report from railroad news notes a Pullman Car Shops engineer visiting Santa Fe Shops to inspect facilities and discuss maintenance practices. The visit highlights ongoing collaboration and potential upgrades in car construction and repair workflows.

Engineer McMurray Rewarded for Quick Actions on Santa Fe Line

Santa Fe officials record Engineer John McMurray of San Mar ela New Mexico receiving merit marks for exceptional judgment and efficient service in preventing delay after a derailment near Rincon. McMurray reconstructed the engine temporarily and supervised lowering of rain into the grade to move a heavy freight train to safety, avoiding a longer stoppage.

Brown Mudge Santa Fe John McMurray San Marela New Mexico Emeineer McMurray Rincen Browhire Cahinse Ietto Rincoh McMurray Jett Weereine

Death by Own Action In a Pullman Wife of a Popular Santa Fe Conductor Ends Her Life

particulars of the death by own action in Los Angeles on Wednesday of Mrs. C. H. Dascomb wife of a Santa Fe conductor have been received. Dascomb and wife and daughter had traveled from Albuquerque last night for the wret and Geredee to arrive at Los Angeles before the train halted. A pistol shot ended her life in the toilet room. she was found dead on the floor with a wound in her neck. The deceased had been in poor health and her husband was advised to move her to lower altitude. He is a well known Santa Fe conductor running between the city and El Paso.

Los Angeles C. H. Dinscomb Santa Fe Dasownt Albuquerque Wret Geredee Lee Angeles Tollaveine Pullyyar Dakenah Ub Laity Tnller el Posu

Pullman Shops Engineer Tours Santa Fe Compressed Air System

Mechanical Engineer Scott from the Pullman car shops toured Santa Fe shops and praised the compressed air facilities. Master Mechanic Smith explained the system in detail and Scott recommended the Pullman company adopt a Teumate motet like Santa Fe uses, noting unique fully equipped facilities across their shops.

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Woman Sues ME&T for Scare Suffered While Traveling

A woman sues the Missouri Pacific and Texas and Pacific for damages claiming distress and medical illness after being frightened by profane language and threats while traveling. She alleges coercion by a group of men and that the incident left her bedridden with serious illness.

Public Benefactor Editor Targets Stop Snoring Trains

New Mexico editor Miller of Santa Monica fights rail noise and nighttime snoring aboard trains. He argues courts should protect travelers from sleeper-car disruptions by requiring railroads to curb loud sleepers and prevent whistle or engine disturbances on nighttime journeys.

New Mexico Milter Santa Te Moro Ralin Jim Sherif Miller

Phoenix to Globe line hint from Santa Fe rail group

Road ambitions centered on a Phoenix to Globe rail line with a branch to Provence pledged by Santa Fe interests. Reports note a lack of Transcontinental association and a withdrawn meeting proposal in St Louis for general passenger agents.

Wew Phoenix Pho Arizona Sante Fe Prescott Globe Arisons Provence Denver St. Louis

Santa Fe Local Notes and Rail Yard Updates

Engine No. 7i out of the shops and Brakerman W. C. Comstock reported for work this morning after illness. Foreman John Purcell visited Topeka yesterday from Argentine round house. The wife of Fireman F. E. Powell is seriously ill with pneumonia. H. B. Newton of car repair visits Oklahoma. Capt Ditton to speak tonight at the Third Christian church. All weather belts used on the electric light line. a freight car to carry 500 fancy chickens from Topeka to Mentatten in January. Ny 1, due at 105, reported 20 minutes late this morning.

Brakermay W. C. Comstock John Purcell Argentine Wis Topeka H. Powell St. Joseph H. B. Newton Oklahoma Capt Ditton M. Co AL Christian Oaureh Exie Fiat Mentatten Winie Ny 1

Eagles and Currys Closed by Mortgage Possession

Mortgages take possession of Eagles and Currys stock liabilities total about 7100 with secured notes of around 7000. Bestes and Currys lay at Kansas avenue closed this morning by lawyers for the mortgages. Debts include 200 unsecured due from eastern creditors. George Eady and Edward Curry formed the firm five years ago. Curry is away from the city, believed in Highland Park, and friends expect the business will be revived.

Beste & Curry Kansas Avenue Teenhart & Alexander Ieilies Aeiach Eastern Ities Large Mort Agees Firth George Mr. Eady Edward Curry Foxle Curry Highland Park

Fragmented Sideshow of 19th Century Snippets

A garbled collage of quotes and snippets from multiple newspapers including Cleveland Vinin Dealer Chicago Tribune Detroit Free Press New York Journal Up to Date and Cremerie ads. It strings stray dialogue about sports fashion war humor and street scenes with scattered names and places such as Kansas Ave and Olof Ekberg.

Woman praises Dr Cuarcet’s Kola Nervine Tablets

A patient from Caaligha Wisconsin describes ten years of distress from nervous indigestion and pain. She reports relief after taking Dr Chattot’s Kola Nervine, noting improved appetite, strength, and overall health.

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Lily barred by Jockey Club vote over good character voucher

A London report states the Jockey Club passed a resolution barring all women not related to members from inclosures and private stands at Newmarket and other courses unless vouched for by a member and with a one pound payment. The move sparked debate involving the Prince of Wales and Mrs Langtry, as supporters and critics weighed the club's stance and potential impact on its standing.

London Jockey Club Newmarket Wetherby & Son Prince of Wales Langtry Lily Hus Bard Merman Jockey Club Society Jockey Clu MerGiane Elu Prine of Wales Aleady Travelers Brooks Syhat le England

Free Coupons Offer for a Jewel Range Exhibition

Free coupons begin with this issue and continue through December 22. Each coupon entitles a girl under 18 to vote for a Jewel Range exhibition at Chaney and Morton, 107 East Sixth Street. Coupons must be mailed in with name address and number of coupons. votes collected by 6 p.m. Christmas Eve.

Htc Sane Bens Capital Chaney & Morton U7 East Sixth

George Wolff Sells Trotting Gelding Suck to J H Sarvis

George Wolff today sells the trotting gelding Suck to J H Sarvis of Helton. Suck set a summer record of 2:48. The animal was shot by Fergus McGregor. It was shipped to Hotter A D Habba, released from Jal by order of the supreme court Saturday. Habba remains in Topeka at Willam Jesiyn residence on Gis Topeka avenue. He plans to leave this afternoon for southern Kansas to visit his wife's relatives and will return to Topeka to open a law office.

George Wolff J. H. Sarvis Helton Fergus McGregor A.D Habba Jal Supreme Court Topeka Willam Jesiyn Topeka Avenue Kansas

Paris Detective Stages Chase Through Montmartre Slums

Inspector Vioc of the Paris detective force tails a chief crime figure through Montmartre and La Villette. In a perilous pursuit, Vioc uses a disguise and two uniform men to close in at the Moulin de Galette ballroom then follows the criminal into the northern slums. A rooftop scramble, a wheelbarrow escape, and a brutal blow end the chase with a wounded foe and a curb to further crimes.

Montmartre la Villette Baint-Ouen Europe Vioc Paris Detective Force Seges Toners Vico Jim Vice Paris Sergvants de Silk Evetilog Bucbles Vine Montunttre London Mall

Slopers Kleping Gi and the Elopements of Six Daughters

A Melbourne Fable Talk item notes six daughters of Sydney man Sloper eloped in turn with misheard names. Carrie and Nellie were 17, Adelina and Florence 18. The spouse, Tisesll, is persecuted for marrying a child. Two younger Slopers, Loep age 9 and Patty age 7, remain. Sloper has given up work and sits on the back fence nursing a shotgun.

Slopars Kleping Sloper Anple St. Misards Carrie Neltie Adélina Florence Tisesll Slopers Loep Patty Melbourne

Strange Phrase Echoes From Chicago News Clip

A fragment from the Chicago News evokes a surreal line about 17 momwors at a bedroom window and a shout of He-I counting them, suggesting a cryptic or satirical passage of the era.

Chicago News

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