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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1899

Page

15

Santa FeRailroad Promotion Draws Chicago Division Leaders

The Santa Fe announces a wave of promotions elevating Chicago division managers including C. Po Reasmetie, W. Nisin, and Ressegue’s successor, as leaders move toward top general supervision. Reasons cited include the need for strong operational insight into Chicago terminals and the road’s overall offices.

Chicago Charles Dyers Colorado Santa Fe Waithor Mankert KE. Nickerson Puper Sante Petat Zanin Fe CC. Witteler Aviruas Alycust Gulf, Colorado Chinas W. Nisin Reseegue Aupcesaor Chivas Imall- Torat Ie Avergier Day

Plea for the Station Grounds Improvement Emphasis

A letter extols improving station grounds to enhance city parks rail lines and stations It argues such work benefits taxpayers and the public purse while noting European ideas and the value of natural landscapes as travelers pass Dreasure and other routes The author contemplates costs benefits and how scenic grounds affect travel enjoyment and urban image.

Relniach Santa Fs A. Ratnlach Topeka Landscape Dutier Inter Ee Gaxetta Dreasure Howerd Rene Europe Howe Burpean

Pueblo Railway Rumor On Santa Fe Line Change

Circulating rumors claim that after January 1 the Colorado & Southern may return to exclusive Pueblo Denver use. Officials deny, but locals note the entire Santa Fe employees and rolling stock would move to Fountain yard and remaining trains routed by Santa Fe tracks.

Sante Fe Pueblo Colonie & Southern Denver the & S K&s Twaver Santa Fe Feo

Twenty Years After Land Case In Missouri Court

In Kansas City a long running suit seeks main possession of 400 acres of land on the riverbank once granted for public levee and a steamboat landing. The 45 plaintiffs accuse 60 defendants in the case, with the riverfront stake central to the dispute.

Kansas City Win Dee Common Pleas Court Hansas City Run Hascutt

State Grange Resolves Against Livestock Shipping Charges

The Kansas State Grange meeting at Topeka adopts a resolution opposing railroads new rate method for live stock shipments. It argues the weight per car set by the companies is too low and burdens farmers.

Reeston Kansas State Grange Bahmas State Grange

Ship owner seeks equal car load rate relief

The text argues for allowing a ship owner to take a car at capacity without charges exceeding regular car load rates, asserting it is in the best interest and protection of his stock and in justice to the ship per. It cites the need to avoid a special or exorbitant rate.

Reorganization Complete Elects Directors for 8th E Co Line

The St. Louis Kansas City and Colorado line completes its reorganization. New board includes Jobin, Francis, Jurry, Remnett, Gilbert from St. Louis and Tullock Leavenworth Osbun Fort Scott Gleed Topeka. John Scullin named president, D P France chair, and Overall general counsel. The line, once under Santa Fe, now operates as a new company after a recent sale. Atchison B and M division headquarters debate centers on moving from Wymore to Atchison. Rogers and Calvert in Kansas City for a meeting with H L Lewis.

St. Louis Kansan City Colorado Hne Thuretay Efteroon Santa Fe Jobin Ulin D. R Francis J.D. P. Francis Jurry Francis Remnett Chas. Gilbert A. J. Tullock Leavenworth C. H. Osbun Fort Scott S. Gleed Topula Hvnced John Scullin DP. K. Francia St. Louis West Miniles Atchison de & Mo Fresent Atchiaen Trinette Ik Rogers Wymore Rogers City TP Calvert Kansas City H. L. Lewis

No Settlement In Bight Sparks Conference Call

Reports warn of poor prospects for an early settlement of the Erp OER TAY Pahenger fate. A conference in New Turk is urged to clarify attendance and potential actions. The Santa Fe board corrected a mistaken officer listing including Whitehead and omitted Barr as Third Vice President. Directors left comptroller position vacant after a death.

Bight New Turk Srna Paris Santa Fe Easteen Uines Ist Join Po Whitehead Barr

Surplus and wage talks tie into Northwest and rail lines

Reported figures show Rock Island Surplus at 4,000,000 and proposed $25,000 surplus for a treasury. a deputy comptroller elected after Mr Whitehead’s death and wage discussions involve conductors and brakemen in the Watuck railroad seeking wage schedule revisions with no demand for advance, pending rank changes.

Whitehead Aherby Rock Island Chico, Tock Istatut Pactite Iim Ear Sliryluy Chickeo Jm Aeptine Chicago Warngeton Fur Walioy Mis Treasury Wabsak Wadasis Watuck St. Laue Gane Mauger Anea

Local Las Vegas Rail Work and Crew Changes

Thirteen men remain in the lon hoenial area while Conductor Geo. M. and Stephen Be Sahne ker oversee operations. Superintendent Huttes notes a brakeman credit issue amid yard dike checks as heavy trains continue. J. H. Burnette and Agent Greene are on sick or short leaves with other staffing shifts affecting crews and duties.

Beumetnas R Carmien Geo. M Beteren Lolsey Albuquerque Pausenger Stephen Be Sahne Ker Anty Aifien Beales Smith Huttes Freeman

Santa Fe Locals Work On No 608 Engine

Santa Fe locals on No 608, considered MASE I ab wodTtsion in the St bom yards, will be repaired and ready for service Saturday. Switch engine Nu 249 was sent to La Taste today where it will be put into service. Will Strintker of the Biller shop led today for Fi Smith, Ark, where he will remain two weeks. Ben Mutler of the rated house had his rape badly scalded Thursday after Root by getting in front of a blow off Sieele, which was inadvertently pushed well and see the children's bibles for toe. The Kansas Tract society, 138 East Futh street.

St Bom Will Strintker Biller Fi Smith Ark Ben Mutler Root Sieele

Governor Stanley Trapped in Bath During Blackout

A Kansas City Times report recounts Governor Stanley’s mishap when a power outage left him locked in a marble walled bath chamber. He found towelless, barefoot, and shivering, relying on a collar button and an unstarched shirt to dry himself as he fumbled through the dark state house corridors for help.

Kansas City Stanley Topeke Moses Branley Stassey Survenor Wet & T State House

Dark Night at Teomatine Park and a Lone Lantern

A report describes total darkness at Teomatine Park with Governor Lo U missing a shoe and hobbling about while clerks from the Treasurer’s office stamp unpaid warrants. The governor grabs a lantern, mutters he’s too busy to explain, then heads back to his quarters. Christmas railway ticket sales and health food ads follow in the local notice.

Teomatine Park Ma Stanley

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The fragmentary OCR text mentions Howard Tuttle a 27 year old man connected to a possible suicide by jumping from a car in San Francisco and a claim of a crime of passion involving a woman from Makiond, with references to a wealthy background and alleged family involvement, but the passage is highly garbled and lacks clear, confirmable facts.

San Srancisco Suleider San Eustwel Howard

Diners, Delegates, and Dissent Amid Labor Event

Detroit reports a contentious labor gathering where delegates protested unequal treatment and a planned programme, while recruits in California refuse to sign entitlements citing government charges. The prep for a naval voyage includes a restored vessel to be used as a flagship during a forthcoming cruise.

United Stetes Shin Bfarttiendt Tie Sinkford Faragats

Death of a Commissioner in Hutchinson Kansas

The Third district county commissioner Harvey Sisklimen died after a long illness on a December afternoon in Hutchinson. He had been active in public service and had extensive experience in local governance. A ceremony memorializing his contributions is planned by county officials and local residents.

Hutchinson Kan Dee Harvey Sisklimen Alee Athin Cence

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