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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1901

Page

3

Secretary Root’s Brother Weds In Noted Ceremony

A fragmentary notice reports the marriage of Secretary Root’s brother to a person named Sisiane, noting Dr Root as an alumnus and a professor, with references to Hamilton College and wartime roles. The text mentions a scrapbook discovery and rewards for rediscovery efforts by Sammuel Rudess.

St Ananias Club Sammuel Rudess Root Elum Root Mathematica Hamilton College New

A Bagnan Loos His Stock

Dec 17 report from Guithris Ol notes settlers in the new country losing northern born stock to Texas fever and ticks. One Kansan lost 100 head recently and smaller herds have been wiped out. Northern cattle die as soon as infected, prompting quarantine officers to pursue violators of the law.

Bagnan Guithris

No Return to the Old Tri-Weekly Passenger Trains

W J Black discusses California limited trains and summer patronage impacts, noting weather and dust affect travel. He advocates keeping the dining car standard and plans for a women’s club convention excursion rate from Chicago and other cities to Los Angeles, with details on limited seating and exclusive use by attendees.

Sanin Pe Nis Brody Davies California Buck Tailay Mr. Black Fran Custi Aig Santa Fe Twisters Basta Fes California Limited Rallzoaa Federation of Women's Cuba Los Angeles Chicago St Joseph Topeka Wopees Cileretell Clubé Knights of Pythias Rm Peene Ates Lon Angeles

Rail Line to Emporia Project Placed Under Formation

A new railway line from Ka to Emporia in Kansas is planned as part of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas system. The Nebraska segment will be organized under a separate corporation, with incorporation expected within days.

Guiana Meha Arspeleal Ts Corporation Belny Emporia Kan Heting Nebraska

Incomplete Kansas City to Emporia Rail Link Plan

A fragmented OCR note outlines a proposed rail line from Omaha to Emporia via Kansas City and mentions key figures Orman Charles Wheeler and Kansas City men. The plan envisions stock held by packing house interests and a completion target within eighteen months, creating a direct line from Omaha to Emporia.

Ling Orman Resa Vt ‘Ative Eceey Charles & Wheeler Kansas City Si Packing House Omaha Emporia

Report of San' ee roll officers reveals large bond issues

At the annual meeting the director announced a publicly released report detailing major expenditures for equipment and terminal improvements. It notes 26,744,952.50 spent on Santa Fe Pacific items and 4,670,841.21 charged to profit and loss from discounts, betterment funds, and miscellaneous items. The report references general bonds issued to finance the Santa Fe Pacific and to retire other bonds under a reorganization plan.

Cad St Witner Gramise Inetruc Vector Morimets New York Morawetz Dent Supley Topeka Frais Oei Banta Fe Pacife Santa Fe Pacific

MACHINIST OFFICERS SHARE NEWS OF LOCAL LODGE AND ICE HARVEST PLANS

The Topeka lodge elected officers led by W D Luke as president and Lester Sedgwick as past president. New members from Horton and Emporia were initiated as the organization grows. A San Francisco lodge letter discusses Pacific coast strike action with 5220 workers affected and nine hour day demands. Santa Fe plans an ice harvest with 8000 tons expected, plus 10 400 tons at La Junta if cold weather holds. New Burlington officials elected in New York. Chicago Burlington and Quincy directors name Harr as president and Miller as views. K N and D engine crews see promotions and transfers with Myers moving to run between Kansas City Coffeyville and Holsington. Henderson leaves for Los Angeles for a machinery meeting and a Topeka gathering is planned for January.

International Association of Machinists W. D. Luke Lester Sedgwick Emporia Topeka San Francisco Santa Fe Hot Springs Las Vegas N. M Bee la Junta Colo Amississippi New Burlington New York Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway George EB. Harr Darius Miller J. A. Pensley Ho EL Jarvis TS. Howland A. G. Branwood George H Earl Imany Charles Rosendal David Rider C. Leenan Charles Gerberick George Fensky Miltor Oere Wiliam Havens Tin Ahip Atchison Arthur Steward Thomas Leonard Saunders Smith G. Cc. Grout Claude Holmes David Wizer Clark Old Country Bam Joslin Martin Minnick Bojlermaking JG. Sullivan Ald Rader Kauai City J.C Covert J. M. Covert Chandler Street Rovert Wells Aiiige J. J. Griffith Furen Jonph Saan Keller Aiee Sue Ayant Saal White Hugh MacGivern Peter Missouri Pacific Ena Poe George Paxton Orks Hock Taland Horton Stockwell Richard Stalthorn, Jr Bere George J. Graves Buffilo E. Men Graves Graves J. M. Meade Sam Zimmerman The O. DeMoss Madison Street James Cumming Orie Sewall Topeka ‘Turner Minstrel Company Turner Hill Tumber Rho Jerry Duntin Ben Austin Tnshia Job Na Sante Fettermakers Point Richmond Calden Pacife Louie Oblene T Finte Christman William Frame Bill John Player J Frame Waukeaha Wis Prashe Frame Kind Player Hlmer King Monay Buld An Ghele Haikem Wile Hamiting Pumphouss William Sheldon Boilet Kentucky Nellie Tarael San Bernadino Cal Eran Geo West Ca Gillearin Israel Ben Dustin Thomas Moriarty Santi Fe Abiterne Mrr Moriarty Pines Opaken Strons City Kan Superior Neb. Co. Bh. Saa Rock Island Goodland Mondas Thing Pei Diddison Kremin Biddivon Tins

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Free Sample

An old advertisement explains a home test for kidney health using water, then promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It claims relief from back pain, urinary problems, and alcohol effects, offering free sample bottles and literature by mail from Kilmer & Co.

Omer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N Topeka State Journal

Conference on railroad association work speakers listed

On December 18 and 19 delegates will hold a conference to discuss evangelistic meetings Bible classes and social educational work tied to railroad association efforts. The meeting’s expenses are borne by Mr Helen M Gould and speakers include MCA workers across the United States.

Ost J. N. Greene Adegates Railroad Association Helen M. Gould MCA United States

Burned $27 Check and Santa Fe orders for cars

A Monday incident reports Frank Palmer burn a $27 check over a gas jet after paying his wages. Santa Fe orders 2000 box cars and 150 stock cars to arrive by next summer, plus 600 ballast cars to be delivered by January or February. Marion depot burned Saturday. workers fit up box cars as a temporary depot. Various railroad staff noted absent or altered duties, with several named workers affected by illness or transfers.

Frank Palmer Palmer Christma Santa Fe The Tm Company St Marion Marion

Topeka Shops Newsroom Struggles and Recoveries

A long list of Topeka Shops employees faces injuries illnesses and transfers amid cold weather. Workers like Joseph Spendrove and George Graves face slow recoveries while others adapt to reduced heat and shifted duties. A Turner Minstrel show is set for tonight, and stock reorganization continues as managers plan two weeks of stock-taking and new class initiatives.

Horrible and Blasphemous Grand Jury Return Worded Comment

In London at the Old Bailey, the grand jury brought in a true bill against Theodore Jackson and Laura Jackson born Dina De Bar. The recorder, while discharging the jury, denounced the case as bearing a horrible and blasphemous character.

London Old Halley Theodore Jackson Laura Jackson Ann Odella Dina de Bar

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