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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1902

Page

10

Pecos Valley line extension debated after El Paso clash

Railroad officials discuss the Santa Fe Pecos Valley extension from Roswell New Mexico toward El Paso. surveys completed and rival plans cited. Witness accounts describe a near collision and a runaway freight incident near Uplands, with engineers recalling missed orders and emergency braking amid calls for a cross state route to beat Rock Island to El Paso.

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Train Crash Blame Shifts In Early Morning Inquiry

Statement from Engineer J W. fer places blame on himself for a December crash in San Francisco. The throttle operator recalls the moment of impact as the train derailed with fatalities. Investigators review embankment conditions and signaling to determine contributing factors.

San Francisco J W. Fer

Off for San Francisco Train From Strom City

The Lantry train with two cars and five dead engines departed Strom City for San Francisco to begin work on the ching Bani project. Gantt oversaw the trip and the entourage includes the Laytre brothers planning the route and preparations for the enterprise.

Strom City Kan San Francisco Cal Auch

Conductors and Trainmen Win $12 Raise From Southern Pacific

Officials and labor committee in Houston secured a $12 pay increase for conductors and trainmen after extended talks with Southern Pacific. The Herald notes ongoing negotiations and contrasts with earlier stated figures while detailing the wage settlement.

Southern Pacific Wrance Houston Amilant Herald Gorn Talt Maria van Vieck

Diplomatic talks yield gains for El Paso rail workers

Two of the most diplomatic men in the Gunks of conductors and trainmen report a wage victory. Trainmen and conductors claim 6 to 0 percent gains, though advisories suggest 6 percent. El Paso divisions: half cent per mile raise for trainmen, freight brakemen to seventy five dollars monthly, passenger brakemen to twelve dollar increase, with managers praised for fairness.

Vien Vleck

Secretaris Cele BOS chartered trader route across Indian Territory

Fragmentary report traces a charter issued to trader Stace aan Ata to operate a route from Denver through to Ponce via Oklahoma City and Fort Smith, with paths near Stringtown Choctaw and Chickasaw territories, naming numerous individuals and places including Gagtetown, Port Smith, and Medicine, Laidlaw. The text centers on early transport and land routes across tribal lands and mentions various figures in connection with the venture.

Guthrie Secretaris Cele Bos Denver Ponce Oklahoms City Loretta Port Smith Stringtown Ram Marshall Guatlirse Srooddn Grant Gurngfatier Canating Logan Cikire Albert Ee Gerken J. Coolyy McCormsk Okim Hema Vic van Horn

New Water Pump Plant For Santa Fe Hotels And Shops

The Albuquerque Journal Democrat reports heightened fire protection for the Alvarado hotel depot and Santa Fe property. A new pumping plant at the shops will draw water from the existing well, supplying high pressure service throughout the Santa Fe site. City mains have been laid to new buildings and will extend to other structures once the electric plant is running, within about three days.

Albuquerque Journal-Democrat Alvarado Santa Fe la Kn

Renniff Reinstated as Santa Fe Master Car Builder

San Bernardino February 14 a patch work bee at the Santa Fe shops ended with the reinstatement of J. Renniff who resigned the foremanship Thursday. He had left after disputes with Master Mechanic Smith and planned to return east but now resumes as master car builder for the Santa Fe. A. A. Butterworth resumes temporary charge of the department and returns to under foremanship.

San Bernardino Cal Santa Me J. Reni Smith Santa Fe A. A. Butterworth

Raton Tunnel Work Advances in Santa Fe Expansion

The Santa Fe construction force nears double tracking Morley to Raton tunnel, widening bridges and replacing timber with steel as coal veins are uncovered in cuts. Withrow transfers to Emporia while other workers recover from illness. February 1 event planned at Steubers hall as postal workers prep for a benefit.

Albuyerequesy Santa Fe Morley Colo Raton Ait Lab Raton Mountain

Deaths and illness tied to RADWAYS PILLS price per box

A fragmentary notice reports health concerns linked to a medicine brand and mentions RADWAYS PILLS and its price per box sold by druggists. The text is garbled, but references symptoms such as heartburn, fever, and suffocation ideas, with no clear date or location.

Church News Plans For April Institute In Topeka

The Minister's Institute will meet at the First Christian church in Topeka April 1 2 and 20 Rev C A Finch current pastor at First Christian lives on West Sixth avenue and plans to learn the situation before firm plans The institute will feature Rev Jir Finch a Lincoln Comer Chicago graduate and noted speaker Dr H J Willett from Chicago will head the sessions with Dean of Disciples of Divinity Dr Willett among speakers Irene Horner Millepaugh and others will perform songs Rev Canon Bywater will lead services at the Church of the Good Shepherd next Sunday with related lectures and readings at Grace Cathedral and First Methodist church references to local clergy and events fill the notice.

C. A. Finch First Christian Church Ft West Sixth Avenue Jir. Finehin Comer University of Lincoln Neb Theversity of Chicago Mini E H. J. Willett Renetaon Fev Disciples of Divinity House Hey Finch Harper Willett He A. Ott Mise Irene Horner Grace Cathedral Piso Millepaugh Canon Bywater Chure of the Good Shepherd Fiche Auxh D. D Maurice J Bywater Good Shepherd North Topeka St. Simon's Seventh and Western Avenue Canon Bywat First African Baptist Church Third and Quincy G. D. Olsen Lingoh Post Hall East Sixth Street Searing P. Searing Church Am Adam Wyman Malné Lakes

Church Notes From Brown's Chapel and Local Faiths

A dense church notices page lists services across multiple denominations in Topeka. It includes Brown's Chapel sermons at 1 o'clock, First Lutheran, Third Christian, Episcopal, United Presbyterian, Seventh Day, Lutheran, Baptist, and more. It notes pastors, sermon topics, times, and Sunday schools, with several confirmations of baptism and communion opportunities.

Jackson Street J. A. Staples Third Christian Church Third Latke Streets Mullers Eat

Sixth and Quincey train run and local events detailed

A garbled report recalls Sixth and Quincey activity with Frank Wilcox and performers, a special train to Lawrence, and plans for evenings in Joplin. It mentions White r, Ira Miller with the Bald win works crew, a conference with educational committees, and YMG workers statewide finishing a reservoir project with GoNntrit- Hon Perr oversight.

Quincey Frank Wilcox Memphis Jopitu Whiter Mitchell Baldwin Locomotive Works Sante Fe Ira Miller Piayen T. O. Prowt Dtaltroa Kienmas City Sawerlie Weill Ammons Interna Iina Cmte Fund YMG Menprit Bern

First Methodist Church Holds Evarisematic Services

The First Methodist Church will present evarisematic services for the next weeks with the first half hour devoted to song and directed to the unconverted. The pastor will be assisted by the Epworth League during these services.

First Presbyterian Church J. D. Countermin Subbach School Deavor Tracy First Methodist Church Epworth League

Under Two Flags at Crawford Audience Falls Short

Last night at Crawford the play Under Two Flags drew a small crowd. Louise McCullough as Cigarette gave a steady performance, with Mia Watson adding bugle calls on her cornet while the orchestra rendered subdued music. Scenic effects were lacking and the advertised scenery failed to appear, though the show hinted at better potential with a stronger company and stagecraft.

Crawford Louise McCulliis Mia Watson H Denne Ender Two Flags

Six Day Walking Match Near Collapse Leads Pack

New York on February 13 sixteen teams entered the sixth and final day of the six day walking match. Hegelman and Cavanaugh led from the start and were about 25 miles ahead of their nearest competitors at 8 o clock this morning. Winston walkers suffer fatigue and some force themselves around the oval while others sleep in bursts. The endurance contest continues with the leaders maintaining a strong pace as the event heads toward its close.

New York Hegelman Cavanaugh At & O'Clock Oval

Sprint to retire exhausted score report at 8 oclock

A cryptic early morning score list shows leaders in paired events with unclear spellings. The pairs Ciimen Catanarigh and Fabey S Methan lead, with Gick Fowarth and Noremac Cartwright also noted tepidly. Peers and Feeney Feeney appear among minor mentions with errant figures.

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