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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1899

Page

7

Railroad News on Reinstatement of Santa Fe Conductors

Superintendent Mudge orders immediate reinstatement for several Santa Fe conductors after a topeka conference. Eleven conductors faced discharge over irregularities in fares. four named men will return to service while others await decisions. Some admitted past faults. others pledged no further offenses.

Santa Fe Aventern New Mexico Fodowlne Dascumb Alouwmeraee Jona Donahue Ba Justa R Ammon Denver Modeelsian Divaton Topeks Mudse Topas Gunerel Uhe Fand

Pyeumatic Switcher At Santa Pe Shops Described In Detail

A pneumatic switcher used in Santa Pe yards operates as a switch engine to move dead locomotives and loaded cars. An air tank on a wagon powers a vertical single cylinder engine with bevel gears driving the axle, enabling 300 to 500 feet of travel before recharging. The system relies on limited air supply and a proposed increase to 100 120 pounds per square inch to improve performance and capacity.

Santa Pe Blouve

Pecos Valley Railroad Extension Nears Completion

Denver Feb 1 The Pecos Valley railroad extension in New Mexico from Roswell to Amarillo is nearly completed. Amarillo will host inspections of the Courago and Southars road the Southern Kansas and Pan Handle line of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe system to connect New Mexico with Denver Kansas City and Chicago improving access to a rich region.

Pecos Valley Denver New Mexico Roswell Amarillo Amarilo Courago Kansas City ChieRe

Santa Fe P and P Passes and Western End Innovations

AN OCR fragment notes Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix railroad plans, including an innovation at the western end and shift from white labor to Japanese workers from Mojave to Colorado. It mentions section men at Desert discharged, Japanese laborers taking their places, and a negligent car handling hay with 8600 pounds reported empty. Also references Cimarron branch construction and management arranging start of work on the Cimarron line as a starter for Santa Fe.

Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Railroad Comany Santa Fe Santa Pe Mojave Colorado Desert Carer Cimarron Santa Fe Ralrondh Santa

Rumor of Machinists’ Layoffs Disproved by Night Shift

A Feb 1 report from Albuquerque states a Thursday night shift of 210 workers was added to the machine shops to handle a rush of work, dissolving rumors of widespread layoffs in the mining districts Tao valley and surrounding areas.

Tao Valley Albuquerque

Bernhardt Plans Two Year Tour Before Paris Exposition

Paris report outlines Sarah Bernhardt aiming for London in July and a return to Paris by December for the World’s Fair. She will stage Hamlet and Le Samaritaine, with rehearsals at Theatre Sarah Bernhardt in Paris and tours to America, focusing on grand spectacles and detailed stage work.

United States London Sarah Bernhardt Eire Belle Isle Paris América MM. Rustand Bershardt Theater Duo Naticos Sarah Beinhardt Cramer M. Hanicn MM. Sardou Alex Arsine Duke Tike Hle Aml Beett

ALL NEW YORK BREWERIES TO BE UNITED UNDER ONE MANAGEMENT

Plans nearly complete for a Greater New York brewery consolidation. Promoters seek subscriptions to an underwriting syndicate to back a $50,000,000 capitalization including $7,000,000 in 18 year 6 percent first mortgage bonds, $25,000,000 in preferred stock, and $5,000,000 in common stock with Colonial Trust Company financing the scheme.

New York Greater Colonial Trust Company

Proud Hillsboro Couple Welcomes Twin Daughters

Mrs Bailey of Hillsboro Indiana aged 57 becomes mother to twin girls born Friday. The couple, married to Miss Jenne Scott, celebrate the surprising birth amid health, with both mother and babies reported strong. The mother notes her vegetarian lifestyle as a contributing factor.

Mra Bailey Hillsboro Ind Crawfordsville Hillsbiro Crawfordsvill Seo Alexander Bailey Jenne Scott Mra Batley

Simply Scandalous Jointists and Pharmacist Privilege Debate

A Kansas House debate over a bill to permit unexamined entry as pharmacists triggers chaotic manning of the hopper with names, including physicians, as members push amendments. The heated session reveals concerns over favoritism and the integrity of licensing in a procedurally tangled measure.

Local bills and committee actions on county bonds and records

In the House Committee of the Whole state legislature approved passage for bills enabling registration of three pharimiciats and authorizing Douglas county sinking fund bonds. Other measures include township funding for a Seaver project, district tax changes in Elsworth county, public records reforms in Sheridan county, and fee changes for abstracting titles. The Merrimac resolution to honor soldiers was tabled after debate.

Tentey Douglas County Duursiere Lit Soldier Jackaup Seaver Elsworth County Shoetaker Sheridan County Shoemaker

Miles rejects Pope offer to prove embalmed beef claim

Maj. Gen. Nelson A Miles said he told Col. Pope he did not need further proof about the beef embalming claim. He cited officers’ testimony and his own observations as sufficient. He declined to comment on the court martial status or rumored exonerations in Washington.

New York Nelson A Miles Col A. A. Pope Boston United States Spain Cul. Pape Miler Miles Basenet Washington War Investigating Commission Breckenridge

Maniac with a Knife Runs Amuck in Belleville Streets

Thomas Reynolds of Belleville New Jersey went on a knife wielding rampage striking at passersby. Several victims suffered severe injuries including skull fracture to Mary Coyne while Mus Muniine sustained heavy injuries. A mob restrained him until authorities arrived and restored order in the town.

Maniac Belleville N. J New York Thomas Reynolds Newark Tatter Mary Coyne Reynolds

Senate confirms president's nominations in Feb action

Washington reports the Senate has confirmed A. B H. Cares as paymaster with brigadier rank, William T. Fee of Ohio as consul at Bombay, W. C. Hook as district judge for Kansas, C. Haines as canal commission engineer, M. Kyle as Nevada surveyor general, with February confirmation.

Senate Washington A. B H. Cares Cen William T. Fee Ohio Bombay W. C. Hook District of Kansas Chi Haines M. Kyle Nevada

Porter and Cuban officials depart for Caibarien

Robert P. Porter, representative of President McKinley, and Cuban commissioner Gonzales Quesada left Washington at 6 this morning to travel to Caibarien in Santa Clara province to meet Gen. Maximo Gomez. The Dayton excursionists have arrived.

Gomez Havana Robert P. Porter President McKinney Senor Gonzales Quesada Washington Cuba Caibarien Santa Clara Maximo Gomez Dayton

Train Aboard Westbound Romance Ends By Rescue

A westbound overland train departs as a distraught husband chases it, sprinting along the track in a frantic bid to reach his wife. He reaches the rear car but cannot enter until the conductor halts the train. The couple are reunited after the signal cord is pulled and the car door yields.

Lim- Hed Pat Sherman Overland Hossiter Golden Gate Dept Veer Pomcatier Vania Wut

Remembering Myron Reed Denver Preacher and Friend

A veteran Milwaukee writer recalls Myron Reed, the charitable Denver preacher famed for simple faith and public readings with Shakespeare clubs. Reed inspired donors at a Milwaukee sermon in Music Hall, aided the poor, and urged charity at a political convention, while sharing stories from his ministry and a note about his book Temple Talks.

Draf Woong Myron Aed Denver Mr. Reed Topeka Dr. Roby Beecher Mr. Beecher Milway Myron Reed Mary Olivette Congregational Church Milwaukee Music Hall Shakespeare Club Reed Feed Teel Christ S. S. Merrill Smith Merrill Mrr TL West Gianti Indianapolis American Institute of Geopathy First Presbyterian Church Harrison Institute Twas Reet Fichtern Nicky

Dramatic Beach and Bowers Minstrels At Grand Opera House

Prices listed for Beach and Bowers minstrels at Grand Opera House for Thursday and Friday, with praise from Ta Dally. Crawford theater hosts matinee next Saturday and evening show, featuring Chere house and upcoming performances. Alice Nellisns Opera Company praised in major cities. Crawford theater to stage new opera The Puritans teller next Monday with renowned soprano Tulsa and collaboration by Boston company.

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Local Names Recap Intersperse Evening Lecture

The article lists several individuals including Joseph Gawt Olden Joseph Herbert Prask Rushworth Marguerite Sylva Pat Nicholson and Jenale Hawley. Mise Enna Kelly hosts a lecture with nearby eateries and a talk on the northern gold fields offering information.

I¢o Wisw Jens Pigene Corman Herbert Joceph Gawtolden Joseph Herbert Prask Rushworth Marguerite Sylva Pat Nicholson Jenale Hawley Enna Kelly Theale Yevenina

Former Son-in-Law of Chief Justice Fuller Charged with Forgery

In Chicago Feb 1 J Matt Aubery Sr formerly son-in-law of Chief Justice Fuller is jailed at central station on forgery charges. He allegedly forged a Milwaukee citizen’s name on a $100 check cashed at a Cream City bank. Detectives note prior police encounters and his divorce from Fuller’s daughter followed by his claim of a mistaken arrest. Cripple Creek district January gold output reaches record high value of 21.

J. Matt Aubery Fuller Chicago Til United States Supreme Court Central Station Aubery Milwaukee Central Office

For Rent Houses and Rooms Listing

Two cottages and a furnished room available for rent. Inquiries to 64 Mourvest. One large residence on West Ten W. R. Hasen, US West Firth. Apply to EB Bowmen & Co for details.

Wentlemen Bowmen & Co West Ten W. R

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