Railroad News and New Construction At Terminus
Announcement from Roswell reports Chief Engineer Ballard with a Pecos Valley team preparing the cross-division survey for the Watpoint to Washburn extension. Uline Steel to supply rails with Kanate City keeping the irrigation firm Paulkner in charge to devote full time to the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Penn
Roswell
SB. Ballard
Pecos Valley
Ube Cote
Watpoint
Washburn
Tex
Beth Washburn
Uline Steel Company
Raiis
Paulkner
Rare Heroism at Santa Fe Wreck Through Burned Fireman McCormick
Terrible Santa Fe wreck left fireman McCormick critically injured and supporting a fellow victim while engineer and brakemen perished. Jersey Young died, Lon Smith severely burned, others aided by McCormick as flames raged. Water poured over burning teammates. McCormick’s rescue efforts inspired railroad men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sante Fe
Ter
Lon
Senta Fe
McCormick
Jersey Young
Lon Stith
Lut
Eveinger McCarmick
Yuetmher
Warin
Quan Jin
Ani
Bernie
Young McCormick
Jim
Lrakeman
Ase
Young
Smith
PBT DOLAN'S DIVISION AT SANTA FE HIGHLIGHTS IMPROVEMENTS
Superintendent Dolan discusses progress in the Southern division at Wichita. He notes ongoing improvements, water works upgrades, and a new well point system to save water and improve quality from Wichita to Purcell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Dean
Santa Fe
Wichita
Sagiiorn
Enilam
Fillett
Purcell
Wichita City
Dolan
Round House
God
Local staff changes at Las Vegas shops and hospitals
From Las Vegas a list shows Fite Murphy and others joining the local shops as employés. A Chicago experienced hotel manager, Seriinger, has taken charge of the Hareey home at Raton Dr. J.B.er, chief surgeon at the Fanni Fe system, and Lan 'Verse hospital figures report new movements as Harvey eating house manager plans relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fite Murphy
Bitet
iFrakeman
Eeastra Myer
Wilbur F Jone
Seriinger
Chicago
Hareey
Raton
J.b.er
Lan ‘Verse Hospital
Todeka
FA. Villepigua
iWunager
Harvey
Rock Island and Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Tracks War
Reports say the Rock Island and Atchison will not use Santa Fe tracks from Topeka to Atchison as repairs on the Missouri River washed lines continue. Officials insist the Santa Fe route via St Joe and Atchison will not be employed, with service adjustments pending War traffic plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Topeka
Atchison
Hoek
Santa Fe
Salind
St Joe
Wits
Unclear Firehouse Notes From Wellington Aid Mission
Fragmentary town dispatch describes fireman Jim Beard and Jan Hentsgk sending a crew from Wellington and Caldwell to assist. Mentions Morakeman Munford, Henry Arsold, and a car inspector. references a husband’s move near Warren and depart for a winter residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Beard
Jayine
Jan Hentsgk
Morakeman Munford
Caldwell Tun
O F C Visit and Local Lodge Banquet at Arkansas City
In Arkansas City on February 18 Assistant Grand Chief Charles H Wilkins of Chicago and other high O F C officials arrived for a special meeting of Winfield Lasage No 240. Members from Caldwell Wellston Conway Springs Wichita and Newton attended. A candidate was installed at 10 00 this morning, with further rites and a banquet planned for the evening featuring talks on the order s goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkins
Arkansas City
O. F.C
Winfield Lasige
Uiis
Electric Light Adoption for Rock Island Engines
Rock Island Headlights plans a new electric light for locomotives. The first electric headlight, 3000 candlepower, will project a three quarter mile ahead. Through trains will soon sport incandescent lamps, with power fed from a switch in the cab. A special train of 36 furnishings cars from Ohio to Kansas will be shipped via Santa Fe, routing through Kansas City, Lawrence, Topeka, and New Bern, with photo sessions planned Monday.
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Rock Island
Nawi Republican Aes
Kost Inland Hullroad Company
Mehta
Ser
Colorado Springa
Santa Fe
Ohio
Kansas
Kansas City
Bilwaukee
Kanasas
Fourteenth
Hickory Streets
Lawrence
Topeta
Newben
Praying John of Ellis Known for Daily Prayers at Depot
Elis Feb 18 One of western Kansas' best known figures is "Praying John of Ellis" who prays twice daily at the railroad depot rain or shine. For five to ten minutes he kneels each morning and afternoon, reportedly inspired by a German priest’s penance demand early in life. Visitors to Ellis can see him at the depot twice daily.
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Elis
Kansas
John of Ellis
Germany
Ellis
United States Should Erect Lafayette Monument in Paris
Washington reports a movement to fund and place a U S monument to General Lafayette in Paris to be unveiled during the Paris exposition. Thert Thompson and officials including President McKinley and Secretary Day discussed congressional action and a commission to gather funds from schools nationwide. The monument is proposed for the city of Paris or Lafayette’s grave, with dedication targeted for July 4, 1900.
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United States
Washington
General Lafayette
Paris
Thert Thompson
M. Picard
Lafayette
McKinsey
Day
Thompson
Congress
Phurston
Abraska
Gen
Parte
France
Postal rules loosen for squid samples amid new March 1 deadline
In Washington on Feb 1 the post office announced that samples of squid and related powders will be admitted to the mail of Britain starting March 1. The notice notes expansion of admissible materials already allowed by other countries. Dr W H Righter moved his office from 707 to Kansas Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maila
Washington
Britain
We. H. Righter
Tit Kansas Avenue
Wreck of the Flachal near Teneriffe claims many lives
Surviving passenger Munoz reports the Compagnie Generale Transatlantique steamer Flachal grounded off Anaga on Tenerife during a heavy gale. Lifeboats jammed, port craft carried away, only 16 of 50 in a lifeboat reached safety as the Susu finally rescued 14 from the crowded boat while the rest perished or vanished into the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teneriffe
Canary Island
M_ Munoz
Susu
Santa Cruz
Burned to death by three unknown negroes in Georgia
Advices reach the sheriff of Balntridee county describing three unknown negroes who burned to death the 1 year old daughter of James Alday at his residence on Monday. Miss Alduy, returning from work, was seized, questioned, and her clothes set alight as she was dragged toward the Bloomy Wouts. Despite pleas for help, the men burned her beyond extinguishment before she escaped toward her father's house. Local officials pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balntridee
James Alday
Ajday
Phenes
Thalk
Not One Escaped Clara Nevada Disaster Believed Fatal
Eye witness reports from Nanaimo indicate all aboard the Clara Nevada perished after an explosion off Juntay. The wreck was found by customs inspector A Marauam near the Lyne canal. few passengers’ identities were confirmed. survivors were scarce and some bodies recovered at Skamway. Reports tie Juneau and Seattle figures to the ill fated voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Nevada
Nanaimo
Juntad
Aislin
Gia
Clara Nevade
A. Marauam
Juntay
Hissler
Sewne
Lyne Canal
Leenace
Rome
Unite Atates Porte
Custom House
Skamuay
Seattle
Frank Whitney
Cringle Creek
Mas Kien
Ope
Skingway
Ani
Vis
Skaguny
Grisi
Tim South
Ajeves
Juneau
Re Ul Chit
Kisewit
Runaway Husband Sought by Aransas City Wife
Mrs. Lewis Wiley, from Manhattan, seeks her husband who left with four children on September 1. She obtained a warrant from J Dunn and an order for him to appear next Monday. He had been working at Mr. Wiley’s dairy in Aransas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aransas City
Mrs. Lewis
Wiley
Manhattan
J Dunn
Mr. Wiley
Topeka State Journal Classified Ads Offer
Are you in need of work This notice offers free classifieds to Topeka or Kansas readers for sitations wanted ads before deadlines Saturday Monday and Tuesday mornings Ads run five cents a line with weekly and monthly rates and no obligation to advertisers Only individuals in need are invited to apply
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State Journal
Topeka
Kansas
Gavn
Topeka State Journal
Wanted help and domestic service bids
WANTED A practical printer seeks a job on a coin newspaper with low pay to cover expenses. WANTED A woman for general housework or hotel or restaurant work. WANTED A dining room girl with five years’ head waitress experience in a hotel. WANTED A smart boy 15 for grocery store or factory work. WANTED Work driving team in city 425 Luke St Boyer. WANTED A woman for sewing by the day. WANTED Piece washing or any work at 421 Jackson. WANTED Young lady desires a position in theater or railroad bookfest service. WANTED Light housework with sewing and mending. WANTED A private family by a young colored girl M. D. WANTED Nurse for infant care and ward work 122 Quincy St. WANTED Trimming of grapevines and fruit trees.
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Oakland
Kan
M. W
Pine
Topeka
Andress Q
Journal Office
Jackson
Judy Deatres
Parity
Bayaeet
Gress Evacare Journal
Fournal Ofice
Price
M. D
Id Smith
Quincy St
Ho Schrouder
Jefferson
Wanted, Rooms and Real Estate Offers in Topeka
Classified column lists WANTED gressmakers and board offers, rooms for rent, views of residences, and multiple FOR SALE real estate items. Includes 12 room house, 220 acres land in Kansas, lots near Santa Fe shops, and vacant lots near city avenues. Various agents and addresses appear, with cash and installment terms.
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Betz
Lockwood
North Topeka
Ut Howe
Reform School
Fifth Avenue
T. D. Joseph
Kansas
Net College
Corer
Frouth
Tyler
Songer
Beeview Addition
Clarence Skinner
East Sixth
Kansas Farm Morass
T. BE. Bowman & CO
Kearney County
P. GC. Moore
Bob Sduiney
Noch
Topeka
Ingenne
Spek Yoink
Offen
Shorey
Kan
Santa Pe
Twenty-first
Madisonsta
Howes
Ty Acres
City Melita
East Third
Covenient
Chureh School
W. M. Forbes
West Stern Avenue
International Congress of Press Women Opens in Washington
The first International Congress of Press Women has convened in Washington with the opening session under the Women's Press Association. Speakers include Hamlin Garland Rev B L Whitman president of Columbian University and Hon Frank Mendeil of Wyoming. Mrs Young will read a paper by John Fussell Young as many suffrage convention members attend.
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Washington
International Congress of Press Women
Regilar Neaston
Avoual Women’s Press Association
Hamlin Garland
BL. Whitman
Columbian University
Frank Mendeil
Wyoming
Congressional
John Fuss
Old Academy in Stockton Reopens After Years of Deterioration
Fragmentary report details an old academy at Bouckton tied to Santee Geenchee and a sprint pace for reopening with a business college slated to occupy the site. Local residents recall past tenure, with vague notes on building age, repairs, and pupil activities amid uncertain timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Old Cational Academy
Bouckton S
Santee Geenchee
Ind Business Collierie
Wits Freie Vine
North Topeka Society Gatherings and Local Notices
Fragmentary North Topeka column notes a patchwork of local sales bids church events and social notices. It mentions Cromwell and Jeffers auctioneers, a Union Pacific pay car visit, a church service by Rev W Bostver and guests from nearby towns, plus household items and personal updates about residents and visitors.
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Cromwell & Jeffers
Cromwell & Jefters
Union Pacific
Je Bibben
Abilene
Thomas Voll
Jackson Wines
Todige
Tie Mae
Dl Ie
Weil Mae Eee
Disken
Crowhers
Ieee
Eaves
Fubrascy
Rev
W. Bostver
North Topeka
Willing
Curtin
Fae Fey
Stet
Eisne
Upton Pacific
Upton Pacific Mr. Gwinn
Democratic Banquet Sees 400 Invitations Accepted
Frank Thomas, chairman, reports over 400 invitations accepted for the Democratic banquet to be held next day night. A large majority have sent the required 22 of admission. Additional invites issued since Mr Bryan’s anticipated attendance. The committee expects the turnout to exceed 600.
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Frank
Thomas
Bryan
Thas
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BR. C
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Popular Santa Fe
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Ted
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JE Boettroff
al Cheek
Ernest Bowden
Fill Pines
G. H. Closson
la Janta
Finaally
Clemson
Denver
Praying John
Washburton
Secret Service
W. D. Franklin
Halstead
City
Luke St
Boyer
Wonan
Pemale
Gressmakers
Mra, Mercer, Crosby Bros
Lily
Asarces
Auburn
Baker
Avenut
Qrithin
Permatent
Care Journal
Quingy St
Mann
M Manson
Ays
Ponds Business College
Busi Gurness
Od Familie
Scott & Co
Russa Ave
Stora Lowe
Howe
Wear Corner
Pith
Lincoln
Arra
Harrison
Polanco Fidockson A
Roma Furnace
Quincy
Kansas Avenue
Hetween
U0 East
Brenat
Cormer
Hansen
Kodak, Journal of Ce
Erica Unos
Lyon County
Eng
Cal
JW. Judy
Col Elm. Woods
S.A. Sawyer
Sunny Shope
Emporia
Lyon Co
James , Hayden, Jewaler
Moore
Concord
Worden
Benedict & Co
Booge
W. L. Co
St. Louie
T. D. Strong
Tecumach
Rene ‘Crawford
East Fifth St
Capital
Capital Office
Journal
Inene
Imana Tarda
Sixth St. S
Fred Durham
Huntooy
Clay St
Brondike
H. Schroeder
Western Ave
Rew House
Callat
Rrison St
Kateas Ave
McAllister Palmiat
We. Adams
Viaws
Kansas Visvi Co
Columbian Building
Topi
Ralston
Harrison St. SS
Fergus & To
Eighth Ave
Bethany Collage
Dale
Balerom House
Wis
Cope and Hotel
Cash
Balance
Fisher Bee J. W, Fergee, & Co
Kansas Ave
Alive Tirobite
Peredt
Xioncine Lagers
Kimics
Kanes
Oorian
Pete Marchisch
W. Kohl
Theosophical Society
Ven Buren St
Frank J. Brown
Columbian Ride
Wwe
T. BE. Bowman & Gerumbien Bulisng
Campbell
Bonde
L. Biscoe
Sir Kan
Milo Norton
West Sixth Ave
Florists
J. R. Hague
Florist
Evorissar Te RJ. Groves
Kan, Av
Topeka Cycle Co
Sh St
van Siyck
W. Edson
C. C
M Baird
Zig W. Sth
Telso
Uncle Sam
Sit Kun
J.C Darling CO
Ave
Sen
Dhiatogue
Chas, H. Trape
Tel, Gai
Feta
Ato Alain Cornere
L.A. Ryder
Gordon St
Central Ave
North
Phone Mt
Brinkerhoff
Mary E Stewart
Harrison! St
Kan Ave
IDAC
Barnes, M. D
Rok Agere
Ind
Shawnee County
State of Kansas
Harry EB. Monseth Bite
A. DL Iss
Shawnee
Caumr
Sha County
Rane
Sheewnee County
Karna
Quinton & Quinton
A Journal
Ebruary
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Max Ernst
A. L. Hugusa
Pate
A. Shary Cclock
Popcks
Ranma
Abile Sale
Cnn
Paige
Imerne
Wanwis Ai Sera & Quinton
OLD Academy
Crawford Theater
Frama
Gyp
Excelsior Lod&e No
Crawford
N. ¥. Lyceum Theater
MR. Bugle
Iaventer
Oria
Lev Saat
Ryley
Sahel Topher
Joseph Holland
Anda
Balcony
Faraday
Louis Morrison
George Messville
Eena Pamsis
Beamdear
Petrusry
Topeka Transfer CO. Tetenhonesses
P. Bacon
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