Officials and Employes in Turmoil on Rail Transfers
Long report details official circulars about the Santa Fe railroad transfer to the reorganized company at midnight December 1 1888. It covers circulars from receivers and General Auditor Gillett directing officers and employees to report to the new company and adjust accounts, with freight charges and claims to be settled under the reorganized road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Bess
J. P. Meethbea
W. E. Gillett
Aidave F. Walker
John J. McCook
Circuit Court of the United States
Kansas
Atchison, Topeke & Ganta Fe Railroad
Atchison, Topolka d Santa Fe Railway Company,& Corporation
Isanses
Aald Callroad
Alehiton
Gillett
A. T
Amolinta
E Wilder
Did His Ears Tingle Mr Grey Heard the Company Bie tories
Special agent E B Gray from Chicago attended a Kansas teachers meeting to hear speeches on Civil War history. He condemned errors in Baynes Montgomery and Lewis Hanback texts and urged alignment with publications favored by the American Book Company. GAR members praised a promised extra evening with teachers next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Grey
American Book Company
United States
Chicago
E. B Gray
Kansas
Tonake O. C. Hill
G A. R
Mr. Gray
Cal Lewis Hanback
Rand
Baynes
Montgomery
Kanaan
Tefferson Davis
Robert E Les
Abraham Lincoln
Ged UL
Grant
The
GAR
Yes
Likely President of Excelsior Cuke and Gis company
Col Halliday likely to remain as president. purchasers want his leadership due to experience in Topeka though his stake will be nominal. Cigar ad notes Aurora Havana 100 and Peerless Laundry services with locations at 132 C and 314 W 8th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Halliday
Wideney
Excelsior Cuke and Gis Company
Cal. Halliday
Topeka
Aurora
Havana
Callara
W. Ltd
Peerless
Peariom Steam Laundry
Christmas Party at C H Nagle’s Oakland Home
A Fifth and Sixth grade Christmas party was hosted by C. H. Nagle at his residence at Central and Oakland avenues in Oakland. The parlor was festooned with evergreens and a tall bay window tree held many presents. After a program of declamation and music, refreshments were served and a chandelier held hanging ornaments provided later amusement. Attendees included Jessie Brown Myrtle Cooper Ruth Learned Ethel Learned Lulu Conwell Sallie Stewart Herbert Kile Arthur Millard Willie Benton Clyde Spencer Louis Cook Annie Vangant Louie Buchus Gertie Wettling Elia Stockham Addie Fish Ollie Shubert Lowlie Cook Ralph Coun Carrie Eshie Lily May Charlen Oliver Merel Taylor Arthur Taylor Wa N Moor Iva Williams Grace Woods Alma Aumont Jennie Jordan Hattie Nichols Mise Nica Fish Mr Jobo Eyhe Sir John Cook.
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Oakland
C. H. Nagle
Central
Oakland Avenues
Jessie Brown
Myrtle Cooper
Ruth Learned
Ethel Learned
Lulu Conwell
Sallie Stewart
Herbert Kile
Arthur Millard
Willie Benton
Clyde Spencer
Louis Cook
Annie Vangant
Charles Nagle
Louie Buchus
Gertie Wettling
Elia Stockham
Addie Fish
Ollie Shu
Will pursuit of Gould estate taxes sparks New York dispute
In New York on December 27 details emerge about David McClure, appointed appraiser in the Gould estate taxation matter, fleeing the surrogate's office with Assistant Tax Assessor Casey. The final report claims the Goulds are taxed 74,000. Executors dispute the valuation, may appeal to the surrogate then to the court of appeals, hinting at years of litigation ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willionaire
Sayer
New York
David McClure
Day Gould
Casey
McClure
Gould
Court of Appeals
Interstate Commerce Commission to study railroad joint traffic group
Chairman Mor tisop of the Interstate Commerce Commission submitted to the Senate a copy of the articles of organization of the railroad joint traffic association and a letter to the Attorney General. The commission seeks to prevent enforcement under the Interstate commerce law and asks the U S district attorney for the Southern District of New York to seek injunction or other action to halt its carry into effect.
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Interstate Commission Snzn
Joint Frage Association
Egal
Wastixuros
Mortisop
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cen
Senate
U. 8
U. 8 District Attorney For the Southern District of New York
Odd Trinket Surprises Mrs Moon In Elderly Card Gift
A small wooden trinket with a carved frog and pollywog on a silver spoon was sent to Mrs E Mow by Miss Dizzotto, a missionary friend of Mrs Moon among the Zuni in Mexico. Accompanying the piece was a tiny hand made Arrapatos Manket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dni E
Moon
Mr Dizsotto
Mra Moon
Mexico
Robbed Thomas Oakes Ex President of Northern Pacific House Burglary
Mamuurmece New York December 27 Burglars raided the home of Thomas F P Oakes former president of the Northern Pacific at Orienta while servants were away. Silverware valued at hundreds of dollars and beds were stolen. The burglars operated quietly, leaving Oakes undisturbed.
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Northern Pacific
Mamuurmece
N.Y
Thomas FP. Oakes
The
Orienta
Oakes
A Dream of Future News and Franklin Time Lesson
A fragmented pastiche imagines future ages with papers covering houses and flying carriages, interleaved with a scene of Benjamin Franklin negotiating a book price to show that time is life. The tale blends speculative imagery with a parable about not wasting time and valuing prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Frankite
Vrarktin
Franklin
Quotations On Character And Success From Famous Thinkers
A collection of brief maxims from notable figures. Peter Gooper cites ongoing effort to keep the mind and body strong. Alcott, Dickens, Raleigh, Mill and others emphasize attention, action, will, and shaping character to rise above circumstance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Gooper
A. Bronson Alcott
Charles Dickens
John Wisley
Sir Walter Raleigh
William M. Eivarts
John Hall
John Stuart Mill
Qian
Banoyy
Eeert
English capital eyed OLI Sugar MIM plant in Medicine Lodge
An English backed syndicate negotiates to acquire the old Medicine Lodge sugar plant for conversion to a tannery tanate act output. The plan would reuse most sugar machinery, with a projected value around 110000. E B Cowgill notes interest may be genuine and a second plant could be established at Medicine Lodge. SM Thacher's farm nearby sold for 6000 to C & Palmar. Charles & Gleed return from Santa Fe directors meeting.
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Kaosan
Canalere
Canalgee
New Mexico
Texas
Ariza
Una
Phoysix
Arizona
E. B. Cowgill
Wilson 8
Dodge
Medicine Lodge
SM. Thacher
Mr. Thacher
Topeka
C. & Palmar
Westere
Blission Creek
Charles & Gleed
Santa Fe
Waterworks Case To Be Deferred In Court
City Attorney Bird says the salt in the district court will not reach the water company franchise this term. The dispute between the city and the water company will be tested until the case is settled. The decision will not affect the plant under mortgage foreclosure, but a franchise revocation could delay water service to Topeka residents as buyers assume risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird
Dfetrint
Hw Water Company
Water Cum Prey
Croens
Frauchion
Topeka
Worn so Annoyed Folnt to Marry Arrests Husband
Abner Brown a Silver Lake youth is jailed on a complaint by his wife who says he will not support her after a marriage about a month ago. Brown claims she forced him to marry and she incurred the punishment. Justice Guy set a $200 bond, which he cannot meet.
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Abner Reawn
Abner Brown
Eco
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