Railroads Plan Time Card Changes To Speed Mail To Kansas Territory
Chicago reports sweeping changes to mail train schedules on multiple lines effective January 1. Eastern and western roads centered in Chicago aim to move western mails six to eight hours earlier, with new fast mail trains departing from Warrington around 9 am and arrivals shifted east. Details remain scarce, but Lake Shore trains face a roughly 24 hour reduction, reshaping routes through Phillipsburg and Norton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Postal Department
Troy
Buriington
Quincy
Northwestern
Milwaukee
St Paul
Lake Shore
Michigan
Warrington
Goa
New
Railroad Notes and Bridge Work At El Pavo
J W Jerkins Santa Fe freight agent plans a visit to West Virginia home if relieved by Mr Nesbitt. Hook Island depot office repairs include a five foot wall coating and brick platform work. Five cars of oranges four cars of ore and one car of coffee arrived on the Pecos Central. Construction on the new joint railroad bridge at El Pavo over the Rito Grande has begun by the ridge and Santa Fe. The bridge pile work progresses and paint will keep letters legible as surrounding wood rots.
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J. W. Jerkins
Santa Pe Ot
Plethan Central
el Pavo
Rito Grande
Ridge
Santa Fe
Binick
Collins
Dover
Rosaville
Staniey
Kansas State Teachers
Agnes Granger
Taurance
Tintin
Billiwell
Zuntwrs
Topeka
Gorden
Stormont
Coville
Rough Riders
Deady
Roosevelt
Hazilton Hall
Poult Fon
Asendation Kangay
Sim Drug Company
Freedom
Crawford Theater
Howes Coneay Company
John Brodenthal
Tme
State House
Hebert J. Jones
Em- Porla
Stie
Cross Estate
Eny
Keebing
Kipling
Anderson
J.P. Kates
Santa
Heflebower
Bio Farm
Miami County
Lee
Wanammaker
State Teachers' Asoolation
Auditoriuny
Frperutendente
Orier
Bower
Grant Tower
Pitsburg
Kan
Raf
Ander
United Staten District Attorney
Illinois
Jenkins’ Rr
Trp
Iingia
Rock Island and Western Railroads Tale of Spur and Repairs
A dated dispatch reports the Rock Island plans a spur from Chickas West to Anadarke to command cattle and Indian trade in western Oklahoma. Other items note a new drain pipe between Emporis and Strong City, a coal stove accident at Winfield, and crews, losses, and relocations across Rock Island lines. Also mentions oranges shipments from southern California and hospital arrivals at Albuquerque rail hospital.
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Emporis
Strong City
Tarbert
Winfield
Giersh
Kirkland
Gua Ticser
Itulbard
Rock
J. C Flores
Maddalena
Imurie
Pearson
Torres
Califorzita
Tt Ig
Albuquerque
Reading
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Wii Clelan
Atchison
Rock Island
Guthrie
O. T
Chickas
Anadarke
Chickasha
Copper King Mine Sparks Dawson City Boom Near Canon City
In early January 1893 four men amid poverty near Canon City Colorado jump an abandoned claim and name the Copper King mine. Their find of molybdenite copper ore draws crowds and sparks rapid staking as Dawson City rises with saloons theaters and tents. Prospectors flock to the area while reports claim the Copper King may rival major mines. ownership changes and further digging follow amid the Pike’s Peak era memory.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
J. B. Hannum
D. W
Bonitz
Dawsen
Dawson
Canon City
Dawson City
Great City
Hannum
Hllneis
Semonien
Copper King
Triltis
Ken
Bowane
Copper Kings
Great Cripple Creak
Daewson
Sy Amene
Suekauete and
Roberts
Ring presented to senate chamber refinish crew by supervisor
The refinishing crew for the senate chamber and representatives' hall gave RH Eddy, the work superintendent, a gold ring on Saturday evening. The band was made by a Topeka jeweler, with an inscription thanking Eddy, noting it was from 51 House Employees on December 17. Nine workers, some who assisted four years ago, participated.
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Senate Chamber
Representatives
RH. Eddy
R. HL
House
Isak “Phere
Mr. Eddy
Aome
Wari
Topeka News Snapshots and Local Notices Mix
A rough collage of Topeka items from the state house to courthouse, with notes on taxes, theater bookings, Christmas shopping, and civic happenings. Mentions Agnes Granger, WH Billiwell, Kipling’s The Pings Work, and upcoming conventions and concerts.
Robs the Sheriff in Kansas City
Newton official Sheriff Means traveled to Kansas City to recapture a prisoner from Harvey county. While idling near the barber shop he was robbed of money and his Colt revolver. He reported the theft to police after leaving the revolver briefly unattended during a drink. The text also includes stray fare notices and travel offers appended from unrelated items.
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Newton
Kansas City
Sherif W. E
Harvey County
Variety sale items from a late 19th century ad
Side combs priced 5c to 1.25 per pair, handkerchiefs 5c to 6 each, men’s slippers 7c to 2.50 per pair, ladies umbrellas 1.00 to 50 each, perfumes 25c to 15c per oz, perfumes in fancy bottles 25c to 3.00 each.
Man fights off enraged lion in express car incident
Charles Elinger, a brakeman for the Missouri Pacific, wrestled with eight caged Numidian lions aboard the Hannibal & St. Joseph train in Kansas City. A messenger, Henry Kempf, dragged Elinger to safety as the beast tore clothing and bars, leaving Elinger scratched but unharmed beyond fright. The lions, from Hagenbach museum, had been loaded for an exhibition in St. Joseph, with care taken by a zoo attendant and a loading crew despite the animal’s aggression.
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Kansan City
Charles BM. Elinger
Missouri Pacific
Hannibal
Eilingers
Henry Kempf
Ellinger
Hagenbach
St. Joseph
Madame Piancka
Eltinger
Walt
Billinger
Messenger Kempf
Kemp
No Faith Cure About Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as cure-all for digestion and stomach troubles. It claims the tablets digest food, even in water, and boost appetite, blood quality, and nerves, regardless of belief. Sold by nearly all gram merchants at 50 cents for a full package.
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Stuart
Fy A
Outcry Over Wild Animals Shipped in Poor Conditions
Ellinger Kempt and Conductor Welsh condemned the handling of captured wild animals whose cages were left open. They argued owners and the baggage company should not ship them as harmless, urging freight transport in a separate car and harsher oversight.
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Ellinger
Kempt
Welsh
New York Battalion Lands for Homeward Decline
The third battalion of the First New York regiment, arriving on the Scandia, will be landed to witness comrades depart for home. They encamp at the Presidio and will be sent to their homes within a week under Major J. K. Segue. Ninety convalescents from Manila aboard the ship, under Major Woodruff, accompany the group along with four sailors released from service and three prisoners to serve sentences at Mare Island.
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San Francisco
Dec. Y
First
New York Regiment
Presidio
J. K. Segue
Manila
Woodruff
Dewes
Mare Island
Two Years Under Guard in Colombia for Hubbard Case
Charles Nelson and H K Spring, longtime Colton residents, arrived in Los Angeles after two years in Colombia under surveillance on charges tied to Jayon Hubbard’s August 27 death. They were jailed briefly, released on bail, and then left the country on November 4 after bondsmen secured their release. Missouri Pacific announces round trip tickets from December 24 to January 2 at one fare for 290 miles or less, minimum 8 cents.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Charles Nelson
H. K Spring
United States
Colombia
Jayon Hubbard
Colton
South America
Hubbard
Itewide
Nelson
Spring
Hub
Holiday Bates
Missouri Pacific
Chronic Rheumatism Cured by Mystic Cure
Dr. H. B. Hettinger of Indianapolis reports severe rheumatism after a sprain. He used Detchon's Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and, in four days, walked without a cane. He endorses Mystic Cure for others. Sold by Swift Ollie, Kansas Avenue, Tope.
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H. B. Hettinger
Indianapolla
Ind
Detchon
Swift Ollie
Erageiote
Kansas Avenue
Tope
German Salve Promises Broad Skin Remedy
An old advertisement extols German Salve as a universal remedy for cuts burns wounds chapped hands sores and various skin ailments. It claims quick relief and emphasizes its suitability for many common conditions despite unclear details about ingredients or origin.
Good Enough to Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as superior for coughs colds and influenza with soft sugar levels and rowls resembling maple syrup for pleasant taste. It claims quick cures and lists druggists like Kane & Co and J A Kane as suppliers.
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Railroad News
Kansas Territory
HK. C
Phillipsburg
Norton
Goodhand
Phillipabune
Island Terce
William Stretton
Tceture
Phillars
Lase
Lane
Omaha
Fesentta
Wayne Smilth
Kansas
Furnis Fas City
Eialin, Crnitsr and
Guadland
Railroad Notes
Sioux Falls
S. C
National Creamery Buttermakers' Association
Missouri and Kansas Association of Lumber Dealers
Bennial Conventon
Peerless Steam Laundry
West Eighth Street
Palver Seat Mince Mest
Otto Kuehne
Otto Kuehne & CO
Rock Inluml
T Lynatt
Cromwell & Jeffers
Fort L Topeks
Gosbee Treg
Cloak and Millinery
Wilton
Eee
Traveling Cares
Jardinieres
Rope Portieres
Mo. Pac
Brakeman
Honolulu
Ball
Ianaine Tawilson
Arnoldie Jon
J. Kane & Co. Druggtica
Shedskin
Cook St
Piel
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