Complicated railway case arrests at Leavenworth
Officials in Leavenworth and Topeka moved to detain Malt road receiver E B McLellan after a drawn out sequence at Santa Fe offices. Judge Foster presided as Deputy Sheriffs, US Marshal Neety, and others pursued the writ, with Lislefield examining papers and McLellan resisting. The attempt ended with transfer to Judge Foster at his residence and plans to appear next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theorrest
Smill
George T. Holybee
Leavenworth
Jadee Myers
Tupeka
Arty T. McLellan
Topeka
Holy Her
Sherif Kenley
Sam Kerr
Valia
Larry
Sheetan
Alv
Santa Fe
Sheela
Molellan
Iq Kannaskin
Webb
Utle Point
Mclellan
Turner
Mudge
McLelion
Leavenworth County
Mt Rove
United States
Neety
Charles Curries
Myer
Flicetain
Sellast
W. Littefield
Liscthefield
Ditteneld
Holmes
Pittes
Lillafeldis
Foster
Gficer
Joe Stane
Views of Rail Way Men on Telephone Effect on Receipts
New York jam i The statement mundo inert weekly S. St. Callaway president of Take Shore railroad calls in lune distance telephone cut into railroad receipts. Depew of the New York Central says long distance telephone reduces short distance travel and changes business patterns. Other railroad leaders dispute the impact noting modest declines in western passenger moves and arguing telephone boosts overall commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mundo Inert
S. St. Callaway
Take Shore
Depew
New York Central
Sore Saginbar
Atlan
Erie Railroad
Mr. Calloway
Roberts
Coioggo
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Samuel Slain
Dela Wire
Larkawanga & Western
Hie
Smooth Conductor Accused of Stealing Keeps Job
A Santa Fe conductor denies taking company money and questions the evidence while arguing his right to keep luxuries. Officials allege unreturned funds sparked his dismissal discussion, noting his wealth and status in contrast to the union claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Peta
Santa Fe Officials Stand By Their Men
A reader praises Santa Fe Railway for treating workers well and backing them in endeavors. The writer notes few dismissals among Topeka staff, mutual support during dances, and flexibility for time off. He claims Santa Fe offers better employee relations and service than other lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Toprka
Etter Roads
Mher Roais
Harvey Cochran
Georgetown
Colo
Toreka
Ru Woot
L. Dillon
Cook
Silver Lake
Tepesiter
Boniller
Meriden
McLellan
California
Lt Heart
Bert Lewis
Taesday
Topeka
de Vidson
George Symmex
East Fourth Street
Electricity for Railroads Says Frey on Power Source
Denver January 6 The Republican features General Manager Frey of the Santa Fe on electricity in railroading. He notes electricity may play a prominent part as motive power, but storage batteries are not yet equal to railroad needs. He cites the difficulty of moving heavy freight trains and challenges in handling grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Frey
MacLeod Assumes Duties as Assistant General Passenger
EB MacLeod takes over duties as assistant general passenger west of the Rock Island. His family remains in Pittsburg, Pa, and will move to Topeka soon. The likely plan is no changes to the passenger office in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB MacLeod
Duticatt
Buon B. Macleod
Rock Island
Pittsburg
Mr. MacLeod
Lodge Assessments to Occupy Time of the Grievance Committee
The Santa Fe general grievance committee of the Order of Talipay Conductors meets to arrange lodge assessments to cover the committee’s expenses for the past year. Chairman Thornburg’s travels and hotel costs are noted, with personal assessments for transfers discussed. The group visits Santa Fe hospital and notes various personnel updates, repairs, and incidents among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. RG
Santa Fe
Order of Talipay
Santa Fe Road
Santa
Dhe Lefige
Thornburg
Pabia
Amon
Thornhure
Order of Haliw
Falwas
Oliver Road
Santa Fe Hospital
Thi City
Rugier
Robert L Greene
Copeland Hotel
Dodge City Railway Notes From The Depot Happenings
From Dodge City details a flurry of railway activity with brakemen Everton and Vaughn, fireman Addia, and new depot opening planned around January 20. Various train crew movements, dispatching, and passenger roles are noted amid a quiet business period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn
Addia
N. G Moatz
Misvinson
Sears’ Cillet Sterms
Kills
Bereman
Zoeicke
Harbst
Rail workers and townspeople figure in December notes
Fragmented local items record changes in railroad staff and depots from Newton to Goodland, with marriages and transfers among crews. The Rock Island depot moves enable improvements, Frisco plans a new Mound Valley depot, and earnings for December reach 1 515 100. Several marriages are noted including Conductor E E rick and Miss Jennie Swett, plus Fireman Harry Pearson and Miss Gertrude Setimur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charactor
O'Day
Parble
W. Riley
Dodge
Rock Island
Jows
Cameron Young
Bo Dutcher
Newton
B. RT
Hurd
California
Pope
Tiley
Brown
Helm
E. E.rick
Jennie Swett
el Pasu
Ineer Mackle
Esginger
John Shaw
Brokersan Simpeon
Anna Owens
Simpeon
Harry Pearson
Mise
Gertrude Setimur
J. H. Melton
Harry
Phil Wichael
Goodland
Seral
W. J. Houston
Albright
Neb
Cubsrt
Omaha
Mound Valley
Orrin Smith
Emporia
Arkansas City
Mia
Smith
Benperta
Hook Island
Kans City Rail Robbery Yields No Loot Shocking Report
Last night's holdup on the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railway left Express messenger E M Hayden bound and gagged while robbers rifled the car. Officials state only a few inexpensive jewelry packages were taken and no cash was secured. Suspects described as two men about 26 years old with clean shaves fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Jan. S
Pittsburg & Gulf Railway
Wells Fargo Express
E. M. Hayden
McKinley Rug Gift From Armenian Designer
Ales William McKinley’s wife received a beautiful Oriental rug from Miss Serposs, a needleworker born in Armenia living in New York. The rug, woven over nine months, features superb coloring and a new handsome design with the center inscribed for Mrs William McKinlay. The designer's letter to the President’s wife expresses thanks for the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dan
Christman
Ales
William Mckinies
Mle Chenor
Armeni
William McKinlay
Serposs
Bretey
Notable Deputies at Weetchester County Sheriff Work
Frederic Remington the artist and a famed poster become deputy sheriffs in Weetchester County New York. In Tarrytown another millionaire will wear the star and pistol, Percy Lewis owner of the yacht Stranger. Gen. G. Murray of Larchment is also named as deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Weetchester County
Fredéric Remington
Newhere
Gold in Labrador Seen as Klondike Rival
Representatives of a Canadian and American firm report Labrador hosts rich gold deposits similar to the Klondike and plan a spring expedition by sea to establish saw mills and explore mining opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N.S
Labrador
Counterfeit $100 Notes Trigger Treasury Action
Washington, Jen and United States Treasurer Roberts issued a telegram to assistant treasurers announcing retirement and destruction of all $100 silver certificates due to dangerous counterfeits. Notes should be forwarded for destruction, with cautions on denomination. Affected certificates linked to a Chicago package. other cites include Chicago, St Louis, and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Jen
United States
Roberts
Afl
Chicago
St Louis
Phedelphia
Olof Ekberg
Kansas
Dying At Death's Door at Piney Woods Hotel
A brief notice reports a person near death at the Piney Woods Hotel, with authorities notified and an ongoing assessment of the situation. The item notes the location and urgency but lacks further identifying details.
Thomasville News on Hope Fading for Butterworth and Hanna
In Thomasville Georgia January 5 physicians say Benjamin Butterworth is near death in Piney Woods hotel with no chance of recovery. Ex Congressman Mel Hanna of Cleveland Ohio, brother of Mark Hanna, is dangerously ill at his winter home ten miles from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Benjamin Butterworth
Piney Woods
Mel Hanna
Cleveland
Mark Hanna
Arms for Russia in New Haven Bid Ships Quick
New Haven January 5 1917 an order for weapons and ammunition has been placed with Winchester Arms Company for 10000 rifles and 6000000 rounds of ammunition the order comes from the Russian government and is to be shipped at the earliest moment after negotiations with Russian authorities by the San Francisco office of the company credited with securing the deal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Winchester Arms Company
San Francisco
Crash at State House Destroys Historical Collection
Large part of the historical collection fell to the floor in the west room of the state historical society Tuesday night. Shelves toppled and damaged valuable relics furniture and paintings. Judge F G Adams secretary has a private office amid a sprawling heap of books and papers. After staff left, a fearful crash revealed a dismantled room needing days of work to clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallin
State Historical Society
Wen
Society
F. G. Adams
Widst
Capitol
Judes
CAN CONTROL SEX CLAIMS DISCOVERED IN VIENNA
London report from the Daily Chronicle cites Dr. Schenick of the University of Vienna and embryological Institute claiming after two years of experiments he can influence sex in animals and humans and fix offspring. He will not reveal full methods, noting the influence depends on the female’s diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
The
Daily Chronicle
Schenick
University of Vienna
Embryological Institute
Dat
Academy of Science
Hanna Loses Two Votes in Ohio House
Columbus reports late last night the Hanns lost two doubtful supporters, leaving the House at 1 to 53 against Hanns. The shift would give the senator 70 votes on joint ballot, three short of the required, amid sensational whispers regarding Representative Griffith switching sides multiple times and pledging in writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Hane
Hanns
Griffith
Grifith
Tenement House Cigar Factories and Health Risks raised
San Francisco health officers found consumption germs in cigars from Chinese tenement sweatshop factories. Four factories were raided. New York labor advocate Theo J Dowling cites tenement sweatshops with filthy conditions, low wages, and child labor, urging consumers to require guaranteed clean labels and fair pay to protect public health and honest manufacturers. The State Journal notes Central Kinds tuition changes and subscription details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Theo J. Dowling
New York
Convict Inbar
They Want Tom Anderson As Secretary for the Club
The Commercial Club discusses replacing secretary Charles Kleinhans with Maj. Tom Anderson of Rock Island. Davis notes need for full-time effort and salary. Anderson would accept about 1200 annually for first year if convinced the club can grow membership and income to justify pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Anderson
Rock “Island
Toapeka
Mr. Greenwald
Downing
Challeliver
Howe
Solioiure
Davin
James A. Stephens
Jas. Kerr
W. 5
Quigley
Brigham
Kleinhans
Maj
Tom Andersen
Hock Island
Tat
Major Anderson
Anderaom
Elu
Greenwald
Executive
J.P. Davis
Anderson
Gil
Linder
Wuld
Real estate transfers list various deeds and parcels
The following deeds have been used for record in the office of the register. JG McRae and wife to P H Phil Ups, $425, No 7 in Block 15 College HIN addition. TD Leth to M D Lites, $105, Iota GA 6th, a 679 Lime street in Stephenson's addition. C O Knowles and wife to Albert Knowles, $20,000, undivided half of tow Im Kansan avenue and Tit Sixth avenue east and undivided half of southeast fraction quarter 12-11-15. Wolvert Knowles and wife to C O Knowles, $26,000, lot 06 and undivided half of lot 116 Sixth avenue east. HM Malden to Hale Holden, fraction synth tit of the northwest area of 4, lying south of Range Fire. Henry Hatcher et al to Frank Co 205 acres of something civic noble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of the Register
JG. McRae
P. H. Phil Ups
Block 15
College Hin
TD. Leth
M.D. Lites
Iota GA
Lime Street
Stephenson’s
C. O. Knowles
Albert Knowles
Tow Im
Kansan Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Wolvert Knowles
C._O Knowles
HM. Malden
Hale Holden
Rane Fier
Henry Hatcher
Frank Co
Dr Zaccharin Dead in Moscow at Court Circles
Dr Zaccharin, famed physician to Tsar Alexander I, has died in Moscow. Reports note his long service at the imperial court and his influence in medical circles, with details of the circumstances of his death limited in the passing notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaccharin
Moscow
Dr Zaccharin
Alexander
Itt
Ts Dex
North Topeka Community Notices And Social Updates
In North Topeka and surrounding areas readers report social news, business moves, and local events. Mentions include A. Harel of Leavenworth and Joeuph Tout of River Lake returning home, discounts at local shops, family announcements, club meetings, and upcoming gatherings in early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auenene
A. Harel
Leavenwirth
Tts
Cromwell
Jerrors
Ed Chapman Hue
St Whit
Warego Gat Katisae
Dts
Demera
Denver
North Tipeke
Whofgold
Biver Lake
Will Wise
Thoman Hee
Lelie
Kwin
Quincey Street
Faun
Kent
A. M. Kent
Mt Kansas Avenue
Latien Amenoon Whis
Mandhy
Mra Cartier
West Gorton Street
A. W. Parks
Lucey
V. Kistler
Rowran
Charles Sivisberger
Ajm
Petro
J. Patan
Ireland
Tne
Mre
W. de Lovey
van Zeirad
Kaw Valley
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Railroad. News
E. B. MacLeod
Ayer
York
Paieson
Genta Fe
Frank Weary
Mick
William Roof
Preelient Hipley
D. Ditmar
Air R. E. Kinney
William Briscoe
Ask
James E. Thomas
Lawrence
Argentine
Porter Helge
G. W. Bull
Ea. Stone
Trwin_ Lodge
Sf Pew
Dred. P. Raster
Dodge City
Everton
Lallies
O. Roc
Osawatomile
Jrs
C.K. Winans
FT. Dolan
Wichita
Medicine Lodge
Tim
Newton Roundhouse
Ag-One
Murphy
MES. McCkinley's Rug
Armenia
Frederlic Remington
Sherif
Ben Butterworth
Thomasville, GA
ARMS
Russia
Connecticut
State House
Hanna
Childrws
T. P Paxton
Western Avenue
Bubser
State Journal
Tom Anderson
North Topeka
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