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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1901
Page
10
A Chicago dispatch reports that railway telegraphers claim five new Santa Fe divisions have been organized in the past month amid strike tensions. President Dolphin’s whereabouts were traced to St Paul. Union leaders warn expulsions for non strikers and vow continued action as negotiations continue.
A vivid sketch honors Pop Kelsey the seasoned switch engine driver of Dodge City. Born in Ohio he joined the railroad after a youthful misstep and rose to be beloved by workers and passengers alike. He is portrayed as loyal cheerful and dutiful with a warm nature and steady hands at the throttle.
Troubles arose when the so called labor saving device failed. A cross head air machine at the Santa Fe facility disrupted shop work as workers in New York to Texas faced outages. Bellows and plum workers bore injuries and weeks of temporary loss of labor, reflecting industry wide inconveniences and a decade of disruption.
Fragmentary note indicates leasing or rental dispute involving Chicago and St. Paul firms. Mentions Northbru Pecitie and Crane Sertwre with unclear context. Readers see references to locations and possible contracts, but specifics are unreadable.
Fragmentary text mentions a new manager and coaching changes linked to the kitchen or staff, with garbled names Carmel Fontes and Rileon Letter appearing. It hints at a rumored train service issue and inspection by city officials, with uncertain details and no clear outcome.
Galveston report quotes Southern Pacific President Charles M. Heys outlining plans for a new terminal. He emphasizes serving shareholders and patrons, aiming to operate the system well and finish the Galveston terminal as planned despite opinion differences. The interview stresses business efficiency and public benefit.
News notes reveal Canadian Northern railway plans expanding from Lake Superior through Winnip eg to Prince Albert and Edmon ton, then into the hills and Cariboo to Port McPherson. B kers, agents, and readers offered souvenirs while bond issues and fare reductions hint at broad railway growth and cross country connections.
Engine 55 from Santa 2E Locals has been sent for middle division service after pulling the fast mall. Joseph Mehiner, longtime Santa Pe employee at Emporia, prominent in Laon Gaunt Republican politics, is named in the fragmentary note. Welimuen and B.C. Webb report for work. Fireman Fa cere remains on shift, while SheMeld of car sheds is off yesterday.
A new steel derrick was erected at the Newton shops over the wheel lathes in the machine shop to speed wheel removal and lift heavy drive wheels. The upgrade allows two men to operate where four or five were needed, improving efficiency in wheel work and inspection.
The piece notes that pale faces with headaches dizziness and short breath indicate anemia with insufficient red blood cells and vitality. It promotes Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil as a remedy and urges readers to buy a sample bottle from Bouts and Howne in New York.
An advertisement essay promotes Peruna as a national catarrh remedy, citing endorsements from U S Senator W V Sullivan and other officials. It claims catarrh to be a major national issue, with many states showing high death rates from related affections and asserts Peruna restores nerves and mucous membranes while serving as a tonic. It includes testimonials from various political and military figures, plus notes on shipping and local railroad yard activity.
Kansas W C T U leader writes to national officers about support for raising funds and expanding activity. The missive discusses collaboration with state and national groups to boost women’s welfare work and organize across communities in the era.
A garbled 19th century London note discusses the notion of an American invasion of England. It references the Daily Express and implies the invasion could be a serious threat to Britain, with talk of a steam vessel beeline on the Thames and European content related to wartime work. The text is fragmentary and uncertain in specifics.
Unclear OCR passage mentions Boer and Cage Colony rights inventors and a phrase about rights preservation. Reading gaps prevent a coherent event or outcome.
A damaged prose fragment references actions on Funston, insurgents, seizures, and military sentences. It mentions individuals like Sir Mackinhur and a court opinion, with unclear dates or places. The text is fragmented and lacks coherent events or outcomes.
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