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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1898
Page
7
Rail news from Denver to Chicago centers on a fast train dispute as Soo Line cuts rates toward the Gold Country while executives defer rate changes pending a presidents’ meeting. Rock Island expands into Atchison as Santa Fe shifts operations. Topeka officials say expansion will not proceed this year.
A maniac edged aboard a freight locomotive at Thirty First Street and Garfield Avenue. He started the train and sped toward a line of freight cars, leaping free as it struck. The crash damaged several cars and derailed a siding, but no serious injuries were reported.
Engineer Henry Hammond of the Charleston Fumler and Northern road stopped his train as fire broke out on the tender. Firemen aided by the crew fought to keep the blaze from the engine and town, but Hammond crawled from the cab and ran toward the rear to warn others as wind fed the flames. The crew managed to halt the train and divert the peril at the terminus, though Hammond suffered burns at home afterward.
St Paul Feb 24 Klondike travel party reporters describe light loads for three transcontinental lines. Great Northern lists John Cases D Hourke P Lavalie Thomas Barry among a St Paul group of gold hunters leaving for Dyea. Queen Fetterday steamer carried 21 gild hunters. Northern Pacific adds six in New Jersey bound rush.
Feb 4 report from Minneapolis and St Paul shows Pacific routes slashing fares with $18 first class, $20 steerage to Puget Sound points, and $25 first-class to Portland. New schedules promise deeper cuts on the Seo Pacific lines.
Rock Island graders reached Mud Lake and began work toward East Atchison with IS scrapers and 30 to 40 men. The bridge and freight facilities are being planned amid ongoing line upgrades and crew movements including Santa Fe staff shifts and new engine assignments.
In Leavenworth on February 24 the First district contest saw Curtis and Batley in firm control while Broderick’s supporters vow a vigorous campaign. Local posts deny impending Jackson or Jefferson county swings and praise Broderick’s solid local backing as the congressional committee prepares in Holton for the next convention.
Fragmented notes from Topeka area items including local events, legal matters, and people such as Rev. A Sao and James 5 fe. Mentions Topeka High School, KS Turner trial for forgery, and a range of municipal topics. References a portrait, repainting, new orders, and a variety of unclear incidents in mid 20th century Kansas City area.
Springfield Illinois February 24 the Republican state central committee fixed the date for the Republican state convention on June 14 Representation will be based on the McKinley vote one delegate for each 100 votes This will yield about 1 500 delegates the largest convention in the state’s history
Des Moines flags fly at half mast on request of the W C T U in mourning Frances Willard. Mayor Mac Vicar issues proclamation for funeral observance with services at the First Methodist Episcopal church and participation by the W T U and Salvation Army and other orders.
Mrs C and Suitton have purchased the W C Knox property at 615 Harrison Street for 3700 dollars. The house will be remodeled and used as a residence by Mr and Mrs Sutton, noted as one of Topeta's pretty places. Four alleged stock thieves captured in Fort Scott Feb 24. They claim to be Arthur Perkins George Martin Richard Ware and Jim Wil. A bank deposit of 400 found. Railway Mail Clerks appointed for Kansas Washington Feb 4. Names: John D G Ate chimey Hiram G Kline Conrad R Ekblad. Hopkinson Smith tickets to Art Life lecture at low price. Miss Della Day from Water ton on hair loss cured by Beggs Hi Renewer. Druggist J H Grege Dundee Kan reports daughter’s croup relief from Bergs Cough. One Minute Cough Cure praised for coughs and throat relief. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises laundering of shirts, collars, and cuffs.
Several short classifieds seek workers and staff. A sample patch maker role offers 00d pay and no canvassing at Rome. A dining room helper is needed at a Southeast address. Competent dressmakers are sought for Crosby Bros. A flexible advertising canvasser position offers weekly pay and expenses through Young Mantine Co. in Philadelphia.
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