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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1899

Page

3

Notable Magazine Fragment From The Fensy Era

Fragmented OCR hints at a late 19th or early 20th century magazine, mentioning The Fensy Magazine at 459 Fifth Ave New York City. It references editorial staff, advertising, and distribution notes with scattered names, places, and prices, suggesting a period-piece publication profile rather than a cohesive article.

Fitaiuies Esiaatty Alan Tarensby Murnane Germany FENSY Fifth Ave New York City Pernt Magazine

Four Killed by a Train in Palmyra Devastation

A wagon carrying Peter Nichol and family was struck by a locomotive near Palmyra Missouri on December 29, killing Nichol and one grandchild. A daughter died later from injuries, another child is injured. The crash destroyed the wagon and left survivors in shock with a trail of fatalities.

Palmyra Dev Peter Nichol Hin Qaushtert

Railroad News Affects Santa Fe General Offices

Work at General Offices shifts and upcoming leadership changes at the Santa Fe system. New General Superintendent Mr J J Prey and General Superintendent Mudge plan January 1 reforms as operations move from Avery Turner’s unit to the central offices. Nixon tours Texas as Ressseaule and others prepare to assume Gulf division duties and direct Galveston to Topeka service adjustments.

Santa Fe Rome Uume Aco Ota Secanegate J. J Prey Mudge Ute Freys Hancred Avery ‘Turner Dellow Eycineor Pelt Pendell Heider and McGeon Collinson Topeka Lorient Atchison

Hunters and Rabbits on the Kilmer Meriden Hunt

A party of Santa Fel engineers and firemen led by Kyler and Leat travel to Kilmer aiming to walk to Meriden while hunting. After a long chase a single rabbit drives their plan, and with no money to buy game they pool a quarter to buy two rabbits and two venison hams from a local shop, sharing the spoils among the four hunters.

Kyler Fred Bartell Oscar Jones Chas Leat Santa Fel Kitmer Meriden Sion Kilmer Lech Callroad Jones Eyles Harter Leaf Eyree Avery Ion Sones Etyer Loews Eyler Leat Bart Percuasion Tivbers Frienia Lest

Editor Defends Railroads in Railway Journal Dispute

The Railway Journal editor rebukes William Allen Wiles for an article on freight rate advances, accusing him of lacking tariff knowledge and moral judgment. The piece claims railways manage tariffs, raising prices by about 10 percent for commodities they buy, and warns of further scrutiny if critics press unfair discrimination.

Willam Allen Wiles Kassas Fee Peffers Lehens Simpsons Han

Railroad Schoolhouse Automatic Air Brake Car in Transit West

A Chicago paper notes an automatic air brake instruction car traveling west from New York to Chicago over the Baltimore Ohio system. The car is designed to teach trainmen and other employees the brake mechanism and its operation during transit.

Chicago New York Chicxeo Baltimore Ohio Tran Ren

Train air brake school tours divisions for staff

Westinghouse experts run a traveling air brake school car visiting divisional headquarters. Conductors brakemen engineers and firemen are issued two daily sessions from 8 20 to 12 20 and 1 to 5 30 p m. They are tested on air brake knowledge then lessons cover gaps and the construction principles.

Westinghouse Company Wolock & m

Chicago Grain Car Blockade Eases Shippers Expect Contracts

A number of western Chicago roads issued notices that the grain car blockade eastbound from Chicago has ended. Spokesmen said agents may now arrange shipments east of the city, easing jams at the belt line junctions and promising relief to car dealers and shippers after months of congestion.

Chicago Wee Cook County

Truce Expired as Northern Pacific Eyes Route Shift

The Northern Pacific and Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company truce expires February 6. NP plans resumed construction and a potential cut off to Missoula, Montana, shortening the line by 160 miles and saving 100 miles via the Snake and Columbia rivers to Portland. Details discuss route, duties, and sparse local remarks on spotters and cross-border trade.

Lewiston Northern Pacific Oregon Railway & Navigation Company Oregon Hallway & Navigation Company Oriental Traide Rorshern Pacific Endeavoritie Portland Clearater Pot Latch M Mifes

Railroad crews shift as illness and travel ripple through Newton

Brakemen Neely and Davignon recover enough to return to work while Brakeman Falsreet relocates from Great Bend to 235 West Firth Street. J H Banker and family plan a short Galveston trip. Various engine crews update locations as engines move between Panhandle and Topeka shops. Fireman Caldwell rests, Potter and Potter parties adjust travel plans. Continuous roster changes affect operations with engines 107 and 205 arriving from Panhandle division and others en route to western division for temporary service during the rush.

Neely Davignon Falsreet Great Bend West Firthtreet J. H. Banker Galveston Caldwell Topeka Chicago Bille Peters Ing Harry Forrester Los Angeles Cal Panhandle

Seventeenth Annual Kansas City Clerks MeetingAt Wichita

The seventeenth annual meeting of the State Association of City Clerks of Kansas will open December 28 at 2 PM in the Wichita city building council chamber and run through December 29. President G Patti of Eldorado predicts a large attendance. Topics include property taxation value assessment, tax toll reforms, and county and township clerks duties. The program lists sessions on assessment, levy plans, and clerks’ relations with county officials, with speakers from multiple Kansas counties.

Wichita M. Fitus Barton County Board of Christy Commissioners Hy D. ¥. Wilson Republic County I. Me Tutt Jeffer- Sor A. M. Denny Sedgwick Raeesants Yeager Reno County Geo. B. Cole Etate “Oittetel H. F Prankenburger Bourbon County J. A. Davenport

Phillipsburg to Have Waterworks by Jan One

Phillipsburg plans enlarging its water system with a new dam across the creek and rock and concrete works. Water will be filtered and directed to a large well away from floods, with extensions moving from a rest side well and a relocated boiler and pumps to a farm south of town.

Phillipsburg Philipsburg Deerenek C. Cummings We Creek

Emery for Congress in First District editorial attack

A partisan editorial lambasts the First district congressional fight as dishonorable and driven by self interest. It endorses R. M. Emery as a commendable candidate, arguing he would restore integrity and represent the district with credit in the Republican votes.

Sancina Commerci Concrntne Nero Pery Horn R. M. Emery

Oil firm sues over county tax valuation in Wyandotte

Standard Oil of Kansas challenges the Wyandotte county board of equalization over increased personal property valuation for taxation. The company says its non real estate value is $20,619.07, while rolls show $37,000 and asserts assessment should not exceed $10,000.

Kansas City Kan Standard Oil Company Kansas John Caskey Wyandotte le Onder Derbghal Oss LesEses Atent

Dramatic Faust Scenes At Crawford Theater

The Hartz mountains Walpurgis night incident inspires a Mor rison's Faust scene reproduction. Faust will be the Christmas attraction at the Crawford theater with Maloney's Wedding at Grand Opera House. Sweeney and Alvido minstrels also at Crawford Tuesday with thirty six in the company. My Friend From India with Walter E B Perkins comes next Thursday.

Faust Crawford Theater Malheey Grand Opera House Maloney Sweeney & Alvido Minstrels India Walter EB. Perkina

Feared hydrophobia case in Caney area

Three caidron from the Territory, seven miles south of Caney, were brought to treat wounds by Dr Kelly's madstone after a doe reportedly went mad. The victims include a seven year old boy, son of James A Robison, and two Robison children aged about 1 and 10. The boy suffered a severe arm wound with mudstone attachment noted.

Independence Caney Dr. Kelly James A. Robison Art Amos N. Robison James Robison

Sunday Church Notices and Holiday Services

A jagged list of church schedules and programs across multiple congregations. Details include preaching times, Sunday school sessions, junior and senior youth activities, cantatas, lectures, and holiday observances at churches such as First Methodist, Madonna, Episcopal, Baptist, Presbyterian, and others.

Ps al Fitet_ Methodist Eptec Preacitiie Fame Bowen Ben Church Tunlivt Lincoln Maven Pis Spiritua Chireh van Bures Street Moraine J. M. Brown Rew A. Fisk Orthita Baptist Church Harrivon Wirects Speen Christman Motul Jesus Chris MMBC Bath W. M. van Seen First Christian Church Wre Westminster Presbyterian Church Parapet Muni & Herpie Bama Elurel Gow Foraken Society FE White Tiator Luke First United “Presbyterian Ehurch McKiranan Motrow Ib SG Rhorie Goodset Uae Kansas Avenue Crotock Yoo Haven Gtk Oe Insioce Laos Senonka Acing Tailer Dawiy Aineer Ang Ok 'Rm Tiapy Suilec Cantesuion Phe Kiar Hetbiehier Armet Ita Win Ber Amvingy Chapel Sunder Nits Mneser Warman Joseph la ‘Christiuss Holy Communion H's Oferto Jequ Lamb Soca Spas Egies Hale f'Bimona Fuera Virwt Presbyter Atonal Eel Votunga Ales Gertrasian Parkhurst Mies Thomas Minnie Cheat Carrie Anwen Adams Chardini Congregations Bours ‘Leseun Handel Bethlehem Hawler “ Ene Bermonz

Eminent doctors offer free three month treatments in Topeka

In Topeka a group of prominent physicians announce free services for three months to invalids who call at their office at No 2 Topeke Se nue. They will provide examination and advice, and perform surgical operations when needed, with emphasis on rapid personal care and complete treatment for all diseases and deformities. Dr S Eatward Macully is listed as chief surgeon with office hours 9 to 6, no Sunday hours.

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