Governor Rogers Dead After Long Record of Service
Olympia dispatch reports Governor John K. Rogers died last night after a cold developed into pneumonia. A native of Maine, 67, he was six or seven terms elected to office in Kansas politics, and served as governor after a fusion election. He authored political works and was known as a populist voice, shaping state policy and public discourse.
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Inaugural Events Highlight Washington State Turmoil
The text surveys political clashes over taxation and land policy, noting a pamphlet by Governor Rogers advocating tax exemptions and reduced local government. It also recounts Rogers's unconventional inauguration in Olympia with a low-key ceremony and describes Henry G. McBride, incoming lieutenant governor and future governor, including his career from California to Washington and entry into Republican politics.
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Old Fashioned Fiddlers Contest Ed Emporia Raised 181 for Poor
Emporia Kas Dec 1 a tremen dius crowd heard old fashioned fiddlers contest Fifteen contestants played lively tunes and prizes were awarded to Frank Orson Moll Davin No W Hsin and W Grimsley The entertainment netted 181 supporting town poor Christmas and New Year rates via Santa Fe with limited return by Jan 2 1900
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Is the Santa Fe pool system for locomotives a success
The Emporia Gazette reviews the Santa Fe pool plan noting mixed results. It argues pooling is a necessary evil under current shortages but would be undesirable if engines were plentiful, with experts predicting shorter engine life and higher wear without individual ownership.
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Baster Mechanie Grande
Newton
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Goodhue
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J J Frey and a Railroad Wreck Rescue Feat
President J J Frey of Transalaskan Railway is lauded for immediate leadership during a wreck on a divided line. He coordinated crews, personally cleared a signal box area, and kept trains moving despite a night of heavy disruption and storm damage.
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The Daily Ration on Foods and Digestion
A historical note explains estimated quantities of foods for toads and humans, detailing starch, fat, and water needs. It discusses staples like fruit and mushes, rice, grains, and dried starch, and notes cookery and digestion aspects as part of ration planning.
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Eiakene Boeri Wits
Fragmentary telegraph outage sparks tense delay scene
The text depicts a chaotic moment as telegraph wires fail and division superintendents contend with disrupted dispatches. An orderly Frey stands by, workers carry on amid confusion, and a plan to reroute trains is discussed while a restoration message goes out once lines return to service.
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Gukesldine
Rock Island Announces Key Agency Changes
Rock Island reveals resignations and appointments in its network. George Rt. Kline will serve as district passenger agent at Des Moines Iowa replacing Lord. F S Kine moves from Detroit to Kansas City as commercial agent replacing W C Staley who resigns to join the Western Grocery Association as traffic manager.
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WC. Staley
Topeka
Western Grocery Association
Une West
Rock Island extends to Santa Rosa and related rail news
Rock Island lines extend from Liberal to Santa Rosa New Mexico with El Paso & Eastern finishing to Santa Rosa by January 15 and through connection to be made. Telegraph lines reach Paso. Salt suit over rail contract unpaid bills totals 1995 dollars. Topeka eyes new Omaha Kansas Gulf railroad via Frankfort. Oklahoma lines seen as shortening routes from Guthrie. Beaumont rail discrimination case triggers potential lawsuits. 1901 railroad mileage reaches about 5,057 miles nationwide with overall growth noted.
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Eto Oldahomm
Oluho City
Coutey
Katy
Mary Tarbe
Gtathrie
Kansas City
Brisco
Okahoma City
ABOUT RAILROAD PEOPLE
A fragmented railway workers roster notes machinists and shop staff at Paxton and nearby depots. It lists John Barnes Peter Markshike John Munyon Sento Elmer Kelly and others, detailing who worked in wheel, cabinet, and air brake shops, who was away sick or traveling, and mentions replacements and absences across several shops and teams.
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Elmer Kelly
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Ul Niente
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John Fryer
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Ralph
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Topeka Factory Folks Amid Fire and Repairs
The report catalogs local workers and residents connected to the Santa Fe shops in Topeka, detailing foremen, engineers, and their movements between Topeka, Kan., and other towns. It notes depot construction delays, new machinery trials, and a weather prognosticator’s forecast amid ongoing rail work and plant updates.
California Fig Syrup Co. advertisement claim
An old fashioned advertisement extols a laxative syrup named Svar or Fies from the Cathrosnia Fie Srave Co as a pleasant tasting, effective remedy that cleanses the system, relieves constipation and related symptoms without harming the kidneys liver or bowels. It urges readers to note the full company name to avoid imitations and lists California, San Francisco, and New York distribution.
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Cathrosnia Fie Srave Co
Cataronxia Fie Strep Co
Heart Disease Tronic and Digestion Link Warns
An advertisement argues heart trouble is tied to digestion and that most heart cases arise from digestive issues. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tabelets as a safe, effective aid to improve digestion, claiming they can cure stomach troubles except stomach cancer. The piece includes endorsements from readers in Detroit and Marshall mentioning relief and a reliance on the product.
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Betare Accom Wall Pilshing Nye
Betare Accom wall pilshing event reported with unclear text. Names, places, or dates are not fully readable. The fragment shows potential construction or wall work notes. Further readable context is needed for a precise item.
Coming Dramatic Events at Crawford Tonight and Saturday
Melbourne MacDowell heads the program at the Crawford with La Tosca and Le Sardou drama. Florence Stone co stars in Tosca while Miss Flora Tosca is praised as ideal. Sol Smith Russell’s Poor Relation comes Saturday with manager Fred Berger presenting. The company includes George R. Sprague Arthur Johnson and others. a matinee and evening show offer cast photographs with each matinee ticket.
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MacDowell
Crawford
Florence Stone
Sol Smith Russell
Rus
Mussell
Mre Russell
Fred. Berger
Frederick Summerfields
Russell Himssell
Annd
Noah Vale
George RK. Sprague
Arthur Johnson
HL. Browning
Maude Vaughan
Fannie Sprague
Henrietta Newman
Grace Terrard
Navy de vult takes initial sterns warships
Washington December 27 The navy department has begun preliminary steps toward adopting a new wireless system as Admiral Beecford from the bureau of camipient requests the armored quiners of will necessitate the Pir ap Re masts Of the shipn and 1 bas net Tent reatise as ve neGw aio ta.
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Admurat Beecford
Tas Bureau of Camipient
Cryptic Telegrams Describe Disjointed Travel and Delays
Fragmented telegraph items recount travel woes across Norway and Sweden, with mentions of leave of absence and railway bottlenecks. The garbled text references Christiania, December dates, and a mix of names and places, hinting at a distant newswire summary of disruptions and social notes from late December.
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