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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1899
Page
7
Central High girls basketball practice under teacher supervision includes two teams in drill sessions. The session features skill drills, defensive formations, and conditional scrimmages as students learn passing, shooting, and teamwork.
Brark Gaines and his child escaped injury after a six train overtook them on a trestle near Devrenceburg. Gaines kept calm, warned his child, and pulled to safety as the car approached. The pair avoided the oving baggage and clung to the rail until help arrived.
One of the most interesting reports indicates bears and beaver skins flooding the market as lumbering operations flood the region. Parker noted evidence of animal behavior and trapping activity increasing with the season, while river traffic and a winter water storage plan affect the supply.
Washington December 25. War costs rise as navy operations and Army in the Philippines push monthly deficits toward 14 million dollars. Proposals seek new funding, tax relief unlikely, and Congress weighs appropriations for transports, burial expenses, and commander staff…
A Missouri sheriff asserts James Courtney is the man linked to a Sedthweet City burglary. Deputies Danavan and Whlaws captured Courtney with Rufie Hicwemtate in Pineville, Missouri, after a chase from a second story window. The report describes the arrest scene and subsequent custody as details of the case emerge.
A report recounts Rev. Auris Morton’s revival meeting at a Poland Ohio church where William McKinley, then about 14, was said to have converted to Methodism and joined the congregation. Morton describes the boy’s earnest public commitment and impact on local churchgoers as the revival concluded.
Dramatic events headline Topeka's festive season with Faust at Crawford theater Maloney’s Wedding at Grand Opera House and a vaudeville program at one house plus a second show at another. The Washington Times praised Loseyer-Amvilles minstrels at Crawford theater and noted strong attendance despite bad weather. New offerings include My Friend From India at Craverton theater next Thursday and a feature titled A Keen Shaver Joplin, with continued local interest in Missouri mining property sale to Fatumiay’s custodian group.
Fragmented OCR shows interest in football and team prospects amid defeat. Mentions Columbia and college student figures, possible talk of accommodations, funds, and a slated table for next year. Wary language and misspellings obscure specifics.
Enhanced service to San Antonio via Santa Fe Ronta includes Pullman sleepers and free chair cars daily from Worth Milano and Austin. Comfort from start to finish noted. Train departs Topeka daily at 12 204 m under supervision of T L King Agent at the depot.
In Topeka this week officials announced a new Santa Fe superintendent who will assume control immediately. The report covers ongoing Texas work under his supervision, details on road and bridge progress, freight and passenger service adjustments, and projected timelines for completing track improvements and safety measures across the system.
Puento December portends possible changes in the Fire Grande after year’s start as current metallurgist Samipie may retire. W. Alten, named general superintendent, has moved from Chicago to Denver. Allen may replace him amid talk of offers from the Fire Grande fold.
The Inspector urges railways to share facts quickly after a Paterson accident. He cites the Delaware Lackawanna and Western as example, praising transparency and communication with newspapers to prevent misrepresentation. Rail officials reportedly ordered reporters to Paterson and Hoboken to gather prompt, accurate details for the public.
A Topeka reader pledges honesty and common sense as essential in journalism and condemns sensational reporting. The piece argues confidence in reliable sources over speculation and criticizes manipulating reporters for dramatic, untrue stories.
Water shortage has strained Phillipybure's residents as plans to extend the water main to Dvuer Creek promise a steady supply. City officials announce filtration upgrades to improve water quality while funding from the project boosts treasuries.
A Chicago dispatch reports Eastern rail lines agree to ban paying commissions on tickets sold over their lines, with a clause allowing early termination if competitors breach the pact. Observers doubt the accord will hold as several railroads previously attempted similar restraints, affecting thousands of agents and salaries nationwide.
From Goodland firemen and engineers shift positions on the work train. J Wilson takes engine No. S45, George Puller becomes available, M Peterson heads to Chicago with relatives, Charles Sherman takes engine No. 5% on Roswell Pueblo run, George Conley visits Eastern Idaho for holidays, E J Tivpin’s car removed due to business, Hoyle reports back from Chicago, Bree department fireman Eyre to supervise boiler repairs, Phillipsville division brakeman killed in accident, remains sent to Beardstown. rock island surveyors plan a line from Centerville to Kansas City. current trackage from Mankato St Joseph. Company expands Belleville yard to handle 3900 workers. G J Bishop oversees bridge work. Central Passenger Association secretary notes a thank-you letter from a clergyman.
A quotation praises the brainiest men as foreseeing celestial railroads that will carry people toward bills and warned years of toil. The speaker envisions a faithful earth offering steady, delightful employment through eternity and pays homage to the railroad men present.
Succeeds CH Duxbury and takes headquaters at omaha Nebraska with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. C Burch, formerly with the Dake Erie and Western at Lima Ohio, will assume duties July 1 and replace the late C H Duxbury. Also Samuel Prescott Bush named St Paul road motive power superintendent effective July 1. Other railroad personnel changes and absences noted across divisions.
A garbled classifieds snippet lists multiple for sale and trade offers including a cow, pool and billiard tables, ties, and kitchen items. Partial contact cues mention Box eabody Kansas and addresses on Golden Avenue, Harrison Street, and Rasisis Avenue with scattered details and misspellings.
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