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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1898

Page

3

Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices

Real estate transfers recorded in the office of the registrar of deeds list Catherine Hayes to John Wagen for Lots 34 58 6h, Van Buren skewer M Tullis and wife to CS Martin for 200, part of section, J B Larimer sale to William & Clark, etc. Also notes on a 64 to 75 Jefereen street area, and various parcels in Steele's and Lindell additions. Aged woman in Guthrie, burial notices, and an advertisement block mentions Chamberlain's Pain Balm praised for sprained ankle and a stable business update with new stock and boarding services. reader notices and subscription plea conclude the item.

Teglater of Deeds Catherine Hayes John Wagen van Buren Skewer M. Tullis CS Martin Seni Hesarve J.B. Larimer Wm & Clark My Ua Juchkean Street Steele Fossettior Elie Pate Niles Jacq Annie Shinn Whitcomb Siise Dec J. Ketchiem MM. Pietehar Lindelaan Mts Wis

Kansas Railroad Men's Insurance Co Endorsed by C Society

Railroad news reports the Kansas Railroad Men's Insurance Co endorsed by the Santa Fe joint grievance committee of the Carriers union. A wild cattle escape from Santa Fe yards leads to a $310,000 damage suit against Pullman and Santa Fe. The Railway Employers Accident Association, based in Newton, is being promoted for mutual benefit. endorsements come from the I. R. G. and other railroad bodies.

Newton George B. Dougan Agenda C. A. Bype Swope Wan Tipeka Kan A. RK. Glazier Fred Weckerle SL A Argabright General Board of Adjustment Brotherhood of Railway Kngineers Gepera Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen

Railroad News From Newton Republican Depot Changes and Moves

The Newton Republican reports multiple railroad personnel shifts at Atamuerque and Santa Fe depots. Springer resigns to become traveling baggage and freight agent for Santa Fe at El Paso. A. N. Ery named depot agent. Depot improvements loom with a new Santa Fe depot sought and brick sidewalks planned along Seventh and Grove. Crew promotions occur and inspections in the Indian Territory noted. travel and station congestion described as the day’s annoyance.

Springer Atamuerque el Paso A. N.ery Talmage Sante Fei McCooch Santa Fe Okent Ecntions Gan Marcial N. Mo Wm. Tale Santa Fe Pittsbore Klondike Tate Ick Maxee Emporia Elise Magee Ia Hoapital LH Cardwell Santa Ie Hallgay Co Sante Po Harvey’ Haw Ciive G. W. Curtis Ghenuls Graheman Syenley Endian Barat Ladd Topeka Keck Island Kansas City Trevk Newton Republican

Alaska Transit Rates Debated by Western and Eastern Roads

American Neighbors revising means to moot U P competition as Eastern and Western roads plan meetings in Chicago this week to discuss suspending parts of the law to meet Canadian Pacific rate adjustments. A series of sessions with the Interstate Commerce Commission may follow to align through fares and avoid penalties.

U. P Chicago Alaska Paseencer Association Canadien Parte Abd Am Webra Camadian Pacific

Wild Cattle Escape From Santa Fe Pens Sparks Lawsuit

Newton January 25 One of the notable cases to be heard in district court next month concerns House and Wolf cattle traders suing the Santa Fe Railroad over cattle at Canon City pens. The wild mountain cattle broke free during the night, scattering across the surrounding countryside. House and Wolf purchased cattle for shipment to the city and allege the pens failed to secure them properly.

Santa Fe Newton Dada Rimpeon House Wolf Santa Fe Raiiead Canon City House and Woulfe

Railroad and cattlemen clash over delays and faults

Treated as a news brief, the item notes contention between Failnad railroad and cattlemen amid snow disruptions. It reports specific engine movements, staff changes, and local officials visiting Woodward while detailing a separate $10,000 suit against Pullman Palace Car and A T & S F RR stemming from a wife’s fatal accident on board a sleeper en route to California.

Leavenworth San Jesse W. Brock Pullman Palace Car Company PB R R. Co District Court Brock California

Stalls A Work Truly On Pennsylvania Railroad Branch

New Jersey report from an old Pennsylvanian line tells of a skunk frozen to track stalling a freight train with fifty men aboard near Plemington. Fireman killed the animal after a long delay. crews dispatched and engine crews shifted for service while other items note staff sickness and promotions in various yards.

New York Sprke Plemington N. J Pennsylvania Railroad Strone Hind Fee

Aerial Monst ers Parade Dazzles San Francisco Crowds

In San Francisco the huge parade drew tens of thousands from across the bay as 15 divisions moved along Market Street. Spectators packed windows and roofs while a striking Japanese contingent and floats impressed the onlookers. Light rain later dampened open air events for the week.

San Francisco Market Street van Ness Avenue Ballwin Hotel Um Street Woodward

Jumper Threads Vestibule Bill Through in Car Ride Tale

Senator Jumper of Osage county tells a long, humorous ride story about pushing a vestibule bill through session. He speaks with Dr Pilcher and state board members on an asylum visit, touts his sly tactics, and jokes about streetcar districts while the conductor and Justice Alien listen. The tale ends with a jab about a lax ride and a plug for a laxative product.

H. G. Jumper Osage County State Insane Asylum Pilehey Shane and Wheeler State Board of Charities Juniper Kansas Justice Alien Supreme Court Senator Jumper Kansas Statesman Pilcher Shane Kimself Osage Courty Osage Senate Weill Ovage County Jumper Dr. Pilcher Osage County Statesman

Stock Growers Meet Opens With 1600 Delegates In Denver

Denver January 21 Not less than 1600 delegates attended the National Stock Growers convention in Coliseum hall to discuss chattel mortgage laws branded horses in the army hides drift and other issues. Cities including Omaha and Kansas City bid to host next year with a barbecue and buffalo elk feast and a Denver Athletic Club reception featuring local pugilists.

Omaha Kansas City Wext Denver National Stock Growers' Convention Coliseum West Buffalo Denver Athletic Club

Political chatter and local notices in Topeka district

Reports from Topeka recount political alignments in the Sixth district with fusion talk among Democrats and Populist cross‑ticket hints. Scribes note editorials backing Coburn for governor, a Populist move from The Colored Citizen, local graft quips, and a string of civic events and appointments shaping state politics.

Local notes from Topeka crowd and events

Jailer eyes upstairs visits through glass panes as chief’s security. Marshall’s band set to perform Shepherd in the Alps and Paderewski Minuet with Sousa Bride-Fleet. Judge Williams to Topeka for Hillman case. creamery convention preps train delegate rooms. Commercial club pursues remaining $300 in woolen goods offers. Washburn Athletic officers elected. Bishop of the baseball team backs forming a major league including Kansas and Ottawa universities and Westburn college.

United States Lambert Topeka HA. Auerbach Paince Clothing Company Lawrence Commission Land Office Robert Burns Lincoln Post Dean J. W. Sykes Grace Cathedral Kansas Democratic Marshall Topeke St Antes Andrew Mupp Richmond Kan Mupp DL Whittemore Washburn College Milas Kittin Fisher Celle Paderewski Sousa George Sharitt Federal Court Williams

Blanco Leaves Havana for Ratubamo Voyage

Captain General Blanco departed the Havana palace for Ratubamo by coast steamer en route to Cienfuegos and Santa Clara province then Manzanillo in San tiago de Cuba. General Parraso will assume his duties during the absence. Blanco issued a decree pardoning all prisoners under sentence for rebellion whose terms expire by February 28.

Havana Blanco Ratubamo Cienfuezos Santa Clara Manzanillo Santiago de Cuba Parraso

Presbyterian Ministers Form City Alliance

The Presbyterian ministers of the city met at First Presbyterian church to form an alliance meeting monthly. Dr J D Countermine elected chairman and Rev M Long secretary. A seven-member committee, including L R Smith and J R Cox, arranged the program. Rev J S Glendenning spoke on The Reconciliation as Fo rthed in the Life of Christ. Current members include Countersmine Reynolds Long Glendenning Bailey Cox and Smith.

First Presbyterian Church J. D Countermine Long Teva L. R. Smith J. R. Cox Glendenning Christ Cliiance J. D Reynolds C. Long J. & Glendenning J. W. Bailey J. R Cox J. R. Smith

Elkins Bill Allows National Banks with 25000 Capital

Washington report details Senator Elkins financial bill cutting greenback denominations to one half dollar or larger restricts circulating notes to par value of bonds deposited and reduces circulation tax to one half of one percent. The measure allows national banks to be established with twenty five thousand dollars capital and cites a town population figure of about 3.4 million.

Washington Senator Elkins Treasury

Cabinet council meets in Rome over bread rate and disorders

Urgent summons call a cabinet council in Rome to discuss bread price problems and social unrest. The meeting follows a deadly clash near Genoa where troops confronted rioters, leaving two dead.

Rome Iscuse Sien Sires Genoa

Monetary Convention Opens in Indianapolis to Ratify Currency Bill

Delegates gathered in Indianapolis as the monetary convention opened at Grand Opera House with Governor Mount and Governor Shaw expected to speak. The committee on revolutions is anticipated to endorse the currency reform plan, and registration at Venison House showed strong turnout ahead of today’s sessions.

Indianapolis Grand Opera House Hisma Mount Indiana Shaw Town Convention Aid Committee On Revolutions Commission For Currency Reform

Rumor of Big Four packing houses moving HQ to Kansas City

In Kansas City on January 5 rumors spread in financial circles that Armour Swit Morrin and Cudahy may relocate their headquarters from Chicago to Kansas City to secure better rates from the cattle district. Reports claim supply chains from the beef trade favor KC over Chicago. Also noted is a boast about a magnificent new Pennsylvania Limited train with a daily St. Louis departure and through service to New York. W F Brunner A G P Agt St Louis furnishes details.

Chicago Kansas City Armour, Swit, Morrin and Cudahy Lanis Omaha Bere Chicago Pennsylvania Limited St. Louis Vandalia-Penneylvania Pittsburg Chanse W. F. Brunner A. G. FP. Agt

State House Expenditures and Officials Movements

January state institution costs show maintenance and salaries for Winfield Asylum Eling Institute Kansas City Olathe Deer and Dumb Shott and Topeka Reform School along with resignations and assignments of HB Fleharty and Webb McNall. References to oil companies, new state house doors, and insurance reports follow with brief notes on the Kansas war department and other state affairs.

State Board of Cheritice Auih Winfield Asylum Main— Tenance Eling Institute Kansas City Reform School Topeka HB. Fleharty Concordin Wamego Horton Atchison Tex Leavenworth Standard Oil Company National GO Company Pennsylvania Oil Copany Webb McNall Standard Life Insurance Company Detroit Ohio

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