Can Four Railroad Men Be a Christian—A Santa Fe Engineer Speaks
Br Blodgett, a Santa Fe employee from Emporia, spoke to a large Topeka audience on the Christian influence of railroad workers. The talk highlighted engineers W McClure and Z Ghote, their faith, and how Christian ideals guided their lives, with personal anecdotes from Blodgett’s own journey from a publican’s circle to church work and family life over decades.
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Santa Fe
Wie
Thote Duliis
W. McClure
2. T. Ghote
Aire
Demoeria
Min
Cottonwood
J. T. Blodgett
Topeka
C. A
Ralizoidereioe
From a Fallen Life to Faith on the Rails
A narrator recalls a descent into vice and a conversion on returning to a rural life. He describes giving up tobacco, joining the church as a superintendent of Sunday School, and sharing his son’s christian testimony. He stresses immediate moral renewal and self determ ination toward righteousness.
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Lilinats
Minteiry
Rock Island Reading Room Established at Goodland Kansas
The Rock Island railroad plans establish a reading room at Goodland Kansas to benefit employees. A meeting led by F C Smith selected officers and committees to draft by laws and secure approval from Rock Island officials. The project envisions multiple rooms for reading writing baths games and a possible clubhouse funded by employee contributions and railroad support.
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Rock Island
Goodland, Kas
Teck Island
Hindland
Kan
Rock Island Road
Reading
Rock Inland Road
F.C. Smith
Colorado Springs
Ani
Mamtien
J. W. Handley
C. F. Smitty
J. Joyou
C. Wiley
Harry Hlatey
Hitor
AW Pater
Fock Island
Goodland
Stock Island Road
Suport
Sheena
Gulf Gets Kansas Flour Amid Freight Rate Fears
New York press reports prohibitively high freight rates on flour from Kansas Missouri and Nebraska, hindering New York import demand. Shippers blame southern lines and trunk routes for dumping costs, while Kansas mills protest lack of competition.
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Gulf
Kansas
New York
New York Comercia
Missouri
Nebrask
Henry L. Daniels
City
Havana
London
Mcintyre & ‘Ward
Maitis
Meg
Lyle
New York City
Kaneas Nebraska
Aire
Gulf Porta
Mr. Lyh
Carse
Santa Fe Fire Department Order Sparks Demands and Distress
Widespread disappointment follows a new Santa Fe order outlining age and weight limits for firefighters. Many seasoned engine operators fail to meet the 16 pound weight requirement, leaving numerous hopeful candidates sidelined while others struggle with job prospects and reduced duties.
Santa Fe Firemen Face Changes Robbing Apprentices of Path
Apprentices at Santa Fe round houses lose chance to advance as new order tightens requirements. Many would-be engine wipers cannot meet the new standards, forcing them to seek other work while veteran firemen, some top performers from Topeka, face altered roles but not discharge.
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Santa Fe
Santa We
Santa Fe Road
Topeka
Double Header Fight Sits for Railroad Safety
Texas Senate Committee considers bill to abolish double header trains on railroads. Railroad officials argue no extra danger and cite seven cents per mile revenue. They say double headers are common on Western lines and essential in heavy traffic. minority opposes passage.
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Texas Senate
Austin
Tex
Polk
Senate
Preliminary History of Railway Income and Expenses
The report covers the United States railway operations for the year ending June 30, 18—. It notes total gross earnings and operating expenses, comparing growth with the previous year. It highlights increased per mile earnings, expanded operating costs, and the impact on net income and service prosperity amid interstate commerce activity.
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Washington, D. C
Henry Adams
Interstate Commerce
Inicome
Failwarn
United State
HSM
Onger
Eee
Speravik
Tous
Presidents meet in New York to enforce ticket commission ban
Chicago February reports say presidents will reconvene in New York on March 7 to address alleged violations of the agreement banning commissions on ticket use. Powerful road interests reportedly target a wide passenger pool to curb rate cutting and preserve earnings, despite agents allegedly receiving blank vouchers for February sales.
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Chicago
New York
Titus Road Incorporated Charter Reported in 409 Mile Route
Guthrie Feb 1 Another railroad company has filed its charter with Merceary Jentina. Its length is estimated at 409 miles, beginning Kiowa Kansas and passing through Garfield Blaine Kinefisher Logan Canallian Oklahoma Payne Lincoln. Estimated cost of construction 26000000 and capital unspecified. Directors include Z Bowkway Augusts Okin Thus Anthony. Business focus listed as Cherokee region development.
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Titus Road Incorporated
Guthrie
Ohls
Merceary Jentina
Kiowa
Kan
Bass
Garfield
Blaine
Kinefisher
Logan
Canallian
Oklahoma
Payne and
Lincoln
FSI
Omaha
Neb
Z. Bowkway
Okin
Anthony
Rock Island Ice Storage Expansion
Ice storage and loading operations expand along the Rock Island line with many cars allocated for Horton Herington and Caldwell. Ice is cut mainly at Moline and stored at Phillipsburg after a sharp cold snap. additional cuts occur at Almena.
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Rock Island
Tosenses
Horton
Herington
Caldwell
Moline
Almena
Phillipsburg
Keegan Reelected State Mine Inspector
Edward Keegan of Chicopee was reelected to a Kansas mine inspector post for the term starting July 1, 1901. He has over 25 years in mining, previously led local United Mine Workers, and will oversee 100 shafts and 400 openings with brother Francis as assistant.
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Edward Keegan
Chicopee
State Miners’ Association
Lanarkshire
Scotland
Young Keegan
Scotch Academy
F Snyder
Specter Keean
West Virginia
Kansas
United Mine Workers' Association
Francis Keegan
Biz
Train Delays From Loose Engine Tire On Rock Island Line
Weather mild but ice scarce as Rock Island train from St Joe runs an hour late Sunday afternoon after a tire came loose on the engine. No damage or injuries reported. a new engine procured and train resumed to Topeka. Suburban rail wage hike approved by Illinois Central boosts conductors to 82.50, collectors to 52.5, and brakemen to 50. About 100 workers affected. Also notes Rock Island earnings and a Mexican Central rail trip planned from St Worth to Chicago with possible Topeka stop.
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Rock Island
St. Joe
Tories
Wathena
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Alden Spears
Bexican Central Railroad
Mexican Central Road
Rock Island Road
St. Worth
Chicago
Topeka
Earned Not Bought Reputation Proof From Topeka Citizen
Topeka readers see how a citizen earns trust through intrinsic value and honest work. CT Schumaker, a printer by trade, describes back pain relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills purchased at Rowley Snow's drug store. He praises the remedy's quick effect after a single box and endorses Doan's as the genuine choice.
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Topeka
CT. Schumaker
Quincy
D. O. Burns
Janeas
Dean
Rowley Snow
Doan
United States
Conductor Tipping in town among railroad staff moves
Trinidad Colorado figure G. F. Clark is in town with mentions of conductors Brakeman Robert Clark Conductor Matlock and others. Reports note frostbitten face for Conductor Matlock and personnel changes as Pratt resigns after nearly two years as foreman of the roundhouse and machine shops with Brinker’s appointment to the post.
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Tipping
Cary G. F. Clark
Trinidad
Col
Robert Clark
Matlock
J.T. Stoyee
Chicago
Frank Pickenpaugh
San Marcial
N. M
Tom
WH. Morton
Tom Edwards
Hot Springs
Ark
J. Pratt
Round House
Anther Road
Mr. Pratt
W. P. Brinker
Cuban labor shortage stirs plan for compulsory Habor
Havana reports a sugar belt labor squeeze with estate owners warning production may halt. In Pinar del Rio tobacco fields workers earn 2.50 daily, labor shortages blamed on urban drift and high demand. Local officials urge cheaper labor movement and unrestricted immigration though crops demand quick action. Gen Hivera notes many men have moved to towns for sanitary work and construction and show reluctance to return.
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Havana
Pinar del Rio
Dia
Calbarien
Hivera
Subj
Booker T. Washington Barred by Indiana Hotel
In Anderson Indiana February 2 Booker T Washington the colored educator and orator was refused entry to an Indiana hotel that night where he was to speak as principal presenter at the Lincoln t arraue state meeting The owner said he rises above race and color and another hotel will host Washington sparking indignation across the town
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Indiana
Booker T. Washington
Anderson
Ind
Washington
Warden asked to testify on Leavenworth jail expansion
The House committee requested the Leavenworth penitentiary warden be summoned to Washington to explain the need for 300000 dollars to build new cell blocks. The attorney general consented to the warden’s appearance.
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Wasiusscos
Curls
Department of Justice
Leavenworth
Washington
House Committee
Sosa Mets
Republican state conventions set for May and September
St Louis Feb 12 The Republican state convention will meet in Kansas City on May 15 and the judicial convention at Jefferson City on September 11. The state committee met late Saturday and made move selections for places and dates of holding the conventions.
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Kansas City
St Lews
Jefferson City
Republican State Committee
The Man Before and After The Hoe: A Poetic Fragment
A fragmented reflection on the enduring figure known as The Man With the Hoe and those who govern nations. The speaker questions tradition and knowledge while pondering centuries of power, doubt, and eventual change.
Bryan Opposes Treaty Hay-Pauncefote Pact Ratification
In Washington on February 12, William J. Bryan spent the day consulting Democratic lawmakers and indicated opposition to ratifying the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. He cited past proposals for an American canal paid for and run by the United States and said fortifications were not yet considered. Bryan hosted Nebraska Democrats at the Metropolitan hotel and Illinois representatives at the Ebbitt house, voicing broader criticisms of political labels.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
Senate
Congress
Nicaracun
Cosma Rica
Mr. Bryan
United States
Bryan
Nebraska
Metropolitan Hotel
Ben F. Caldwell
Tllinois
Ebbitt House
Great Walking Match Opens Six Day Go-As-You-Please Race
St Louis February 12 At the Nathanetarium twenty three of the world s greatest pedestrians prepare to start a six day go as you please race for the world championship. Contenders include George Cartwright England Peter Hengelman Christ Navett George Tabar Johphy Connors Norman Taylor and Gus Guerrero San Francisco.
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St. Louis
Nateteriam
George Cart- Wright
England
Peter Hengelman
Christ Navett
George 51
Taba Johphy Connors
Norman Taylor
Gus Gerrero
San Francisco
Joplin Papers Consolidate Under Herald Printing
Joplin Newspapers United reports the Joplin Evening News has been bought by Herald Printing, publishers of the Joplin Evening Herald. The two Republican papers will be consolidated and published by the Herald company starting tomorrow.
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Joplin Newspapers United
Joplin
Joplin Evening News
The
Herald Printing Company
Joplin Evening Herald
Herald Company
Secret remedy touted for stomach troubles via Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
A public endorsement outlines Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a non patent medicine remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. The tablets claim to digest food fully, rest the stomach, and avoid bowels irritation from laxatives, with a free booklet offered by F A Stuart Co Marshall, Michigan.
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Stuart
Spain
Marshall
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Emporia
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Neue Te
Ie Tem
Wes
Morara
William High
Carroll
L. C. Gibbs
A. Mustaine
Torother Tela
F. L. Place
Barre
Bogart
James Lacey Pectinemai
Amy Sice
Ome den
Angus Miller
Junket Forahs
Wardan
Ana Aner
Newark
Denver
Colorado Flyer
Get Opera House
William Shakespeare
Ladies' Music Club
Fladd & Grubb’s
Sas Avenas
Topeka Transfer Co
Kansas Ofice
Sunes
F. P. Bacon
Winslow
H. C. Bowman
Columbian Building
California Fig Syrup CO
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