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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1896

Page

5

Santa Fe lays off 29 train workers in Kansas change

A Santa Fe revision shifting the Pantandte branch from the Southern Kansas to the southern division caused 29 train service staff to lose their jobs from Chanute to Arkansas City. Names include conductors Gen Fleming M J Burns and others. several dispatchers, brakemen, and clerks listed among affected personnel. Other notes report sickness, staffing shifts, and upcoming time-card changes at various depots.

Intereets Sants Fe Kansee Chanute Arkansas City F. Fleming M. J Burns D. Waynick Bimball Jase Shir 2. Coons G. B. Dansuc R. BE. Dowell Eam J. Aay E &Eljoke George Connors Henry Lhakmier Wmn. Cooper Cowardin Dawasn Jacul Fisher W. O. Gilleland Regine Fairbury Nelson William Hamilton Santa Fe Testate Hospital Association HL Norton Porthead Santa Fe Pards Bla Brotherhood of Sailwary Maton Glorieta Mountains New Mexico Newton Emporia Parsons Wellington Crimmona Leoora Kew Everett Fleming Uuion Baa Missouri Pacifi Wichita Rock Island Phillipsburg Agra Phillips County Charles Fea Arkanees C. BK. C Denison Brattierss Ashcraft Emperia Trainmester Saunders Sante Fe Clarence Smith Su Tucoer Jerjamin Lerisgtoe Missouri Pecitc Kansas City MET M. &. &T. Oawadsus

Northeastern Kansas Teachers Meet Sets April Program

The Northeastern Kansas Teachers Association announces its annual meeting set for April 16 17 and 18 with about 400 teachers expected and 70 from Shawnee County. Miss Holoo Strnfer will discuss How to Teach English and Miss Anna Murphy will argue English equals Latin.

Kaanas Williamson Ketsas Oest Atekison Shawnee County Holoo Strnffer Harrison School Anna Murphy Ru & Welch

No-To-Bac Tobacco Cure Ad From Georgia Court Clerk

An old tobacco advertisement claims No-To-Bac cures tobacco use by appealing to readers in Georgia. It cites testimonials from RH Pearce, Clerk of Superior Court, and Ellington, a state senator, praising the remedy and urging readers to try it under guarantees of improvement and a return if not satisfied. The piece emphasizes heart action, circulation, and mood as affected by tobacco.

Bern Benator el- Mogten R & Pearce Teoursox Ellington Farmers’ Siste Alliance of Georgia Pearce Sopr Foell Beckeset

Ben Dillman Letter on South Carolina delegates vote

The letter from Ben Dillman dated February 21 1904 urges South Carolina to bolt the Chicago convention and align with free silver forces. He says the state should send delegates to the Democratic National Convention and warns against loyalties to gold-bug enemies unless a suitable platform is adopted. The piece notes his call for a solid state Democratic committee and mentions Prof Herbert John Sisson and a subscription to the Daily Star Journal.

Wastisutos Ator Tillman South Carolina Chicago Gates St Louis West Democratic Committee Bexjauin R Tidtman Herbert John Sisson

Foreclosure on Tabor property for $400,000 mortgage

The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company holds a $400,000 first mortgage on the Tabor opera house and blocks, to be foreclosed at once. The court also grants $10,000 attorney's fees to Jotun H. Jaon's claim as insurer representative in the litigation. Peter M'Court, estate assignee and ex Senator Tabor representative, says sale could not take longer than nine months, and the matter would be settled sooner.

Perretons Druven Tabor Opera House Tabor Northwestern Mutual Life Jotun HH. Jaon Peter M'Court

Paderewski Witness Fight Over Old Dry Goods Bill

Paderewski may be summoned as a witness in a lawsuit by G Verdier Co against Alt Von Gorlitz. The firm seeks 251 for goods furnished to Von Gorlitz and wife seventeen years ago, with interest totaling about 800. Von Gorlitz denies responsibility, claiming the debt was incurred by others and declares he will not be dragged into court.

Strie Mso Gray Co Sax Puaxcraco Paderewski von Gorlitz Vaderewaki

Woman Deadly Nighttime Morphine Attempt In Tyler Street

Clara Daniels a Black woman living at B16 Tyler Street attempted suicide by morphine yesterday. Neighbors alerted police and a city physician treated her. She was not pronounced dead at noon but remained in danger. her husband had recently left.

Clara D Clara Daniels Tyler Street Todia Soci Danisls

Ed Stephens and Izzie Riddick Speak on Black Youth

The First Presbyterian Church hostedEdward Stephens and Miss Izzie Riddick in a Sunday program on the younger Black woman and her needs and the practical education of Black youth. Stephens urged practical schooling and industrial training to uplift the race and criticized both overreliance on clergy and misguided white paternalism. Riddick described the work of their industrial school at Tenth and Washington and outlined plans for a combined youth center with lyceum and working men’s club.

First Presbyterian Church Stephens Riddick First Presbyterian Edward Stephens Izzie Riddick Ccorser Tenth Washington Avenues Bereigales United States Africa Meideo Virginia North Topeka Piace M. C Lyceum Miss Riddick Mr. Stephen

Hetty Green Appears in Court in Black Silk Dress

New York February seventeenth Mrs Hetty Green faced Justice Van Wyck and a jury in City Court Part IV defending a $284.50 claim for alleged services by James Watkins tied to her father’s estate. She denied hiring Watkins stating any services were at her lawyer’s request and the jury soon found for the defendant. Vindicated a melodrama by Topeka authors was staged at a reform school with blackface acts and local performers.

New York Hetty Green Justice van Wyck City Cour Mra Green Ake St. Ann's Avenue Henry Age Barlley Green Watkins

Grand Juror Ross Nece Arrested for Liquor Sellin

Police arrest Ross Nece a grand juror on liquor selling charges in Dubiness street with evidence from a customer ledger found after his arrest. Authorities say an older Nece case yielded beer but awaits analysis while plans to indict Nece may proceed despite his jury seat.

Neca Ross Nece Pollos Court Ross Necs Donovan Nece Jointiste

Towne of Minnesota Emerges as New Orator in House

A new orator, Mr. Towne of Minnesota, appears in Congress with a scholar’s head and calm manner. His early remarks on silver engage the House, with extensions granted to continue his nearly 236 hour speech. Towne presents charts linking silver prices to world commodity declines, provoking wide attention and mixed reactions.

Towne Minnesota Congress Loone Dingley Envil

North Topeka News Highlights From Local Mill Incident and Party

In North Topeka a steam pipe accident at the Ald Continent mill caused a $400 mess as workers were injured after a scalding incident. A home gathering on a Quipey street revealed a senior high school class party with many attendees and a long guest list. Court notes include a fluency trial about elbowing and a dispute over impure food claims, while a travel deal advertises Santa Fe Route round trips for February travel.

D. G. Elles Kansae City Charles Manson Kauanas City Thomas Kilmace King Ald Continent A.J. Prondis Kacsenava Wholesale Fraita Geo. J. Graves & Bins Woat Laurgat Street Nona Tupeke Ney Glen Belpauce A. J. Kane & Co Keuwasavoane

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