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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1901

Page

3

Santa Fe Railway Expands With New Firemen for West Service

Santa Fe reports a push to hire about twelve new firemen as its network grows. Acquisitions of the San Joaquin Valley line and the Prot Valley Northeastern, plus a planned cut‑off from Romwell to Albuquerque, boost traffic. Prospective workers, including J E Fisher and M Macauley, undergo examinations on train orders, air brakes, and safety rules before potential assignment to Pecow Valley and Santa Fe Pacific routes.

Santa Fe San Joaquin Valley Prot Valley & Northeastern Santa Pe Romwell Albuquerque J. E Fisher Mccain MT Macauley el Torre Jumen Fieie M. L. Stiller George Elliott John McKenns Robert Cam Henry Brows John Clark J. H. Root al Bennaur En Hayes Argentine Witaw Oe Lovedrove Cearies Deck James McKirath Irving Forteury Devin H Coleman John McCurver

Protective Bureau Conference Aims to Prevent Ticket Pranks

A national protective bureau conference plans unite to curb fraud in transportation ticketing. Organizations named include New England Prank Lite and Southeast Transcontinental with chairs to organize a committee and set a detailed plan. The initiation centers on forming a bureau to detect fraud in public transit.

Chicago New England Western Southwasters Central M of American Bestenser

Santa Fe Changes Tracks to Avoid Depetition of Bridge Disaster

Santa Fe NAL reports superintendent Crandall and division head Hurley concluded negotiations allowing Santa Fe Railway to alter its home layout. The change involves a concrete foundation and abutments critical to the bridge safety, aiming to prevent a depetition disaster.

Gualtsteo Bridge Santa Fe Nal CJ. Crandall Ith J. E. Hurley Santa Fe Railruay Company Alata

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted Over Patent Medicines

An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural digestives remedy for indigestion and stomach troubles. It contrasts them with patent medicines, claiming no secret ingredients and asserting the tablets digest food thoroughly before absorption. The piece warns against overrated cures and emphasizes testing remedies over boasting expertise.

Stuart Menia Feab

Bridge reconstruction and railroad staffing changes noted

Fragmented OCR reads of a late 19th century railroad town article describe a damaged bridge over a river, efforts to salvage bridge pieces, and a plan to open a new structure. It notes personnel shifts including J. W. Bawa as president and A L Bolinger as superintendent, with Haymed acting mu jurerintentent named as trainmaster. It also mentions the Church of the Assumption choir performing and Kansas joining the Western Passenger association.

Arkansas Sathern J. W. Bawa Sdeae Tendent Gerrett Passion Tekee Amenty AL Bolinger Sueerintendent Vt. Rametell Pace Ae Fe Haymeed Souther Karas Santa Fe Dexas Dimute W. B. Biddle Amerian Church of the Assumption Mt. Gca Kansas Aig Wee Scott& Memphis Western Passenger Association

Santa Fe Locals Update From Turbulent Rail Yard

Switchman McLaughlin reports engineer Sharp under investigation for a detour near Topeka and Jezi port a brakeman Ben Whitlam moved between Topeka and Argentine. Conductor George Speers in Chicago for a few days. J O By rne and Symmes improving after recent operations. H Y Amos granted vacation. G M Whit and son visiting from Nickerson. C Mullen’s son-in-law noted as former division conductor. Kinsey returns from Beloit to Yip area. Jim Campbell ill with bronchitis. Charles L Heureux from Hutchinson inspecting switch engines in Hutchinson yards. Charity Thomas arrived from Hutchinson branch after long shift.

Santa FE McLaughlin Sharp Diatset Hort Readamecon Nconeg Meto Soniudtoe J. O'Byrne Porte Symmes Evang Wellington H. Y. Amos G. M. Whitt Son Nickerson C. Mullen Sante Fe

Accident and labor notices from rail yard reports

Wreck investigation notes and personnel changes across multiple yards. Foreman and switch crews shift duties at Purcell and La Junta while workers move between Las Vegas and Wellington. Several injuries and illnesses are reported among clerks, firemen, and conductors. new assignments and sick leave affect daily operations.

Senate votes to dismiss Martin-Haaxin contest after two hour debate

The senate rejected the Martin-Haaxin contest with a 25 to 8 vote. Senator Householder opposed the resolution and noted time matters as the real issue. He warned the Land Caldwell case cannot proceed, arguing differences between outside cases and internal senate matters. The debate closing marks the session's final day.

Senate Householder Smith Binich Pestana Fitapatrics Brannie Extia Hazen B. Land J. I. Caldwell Martin Land-Caldwell

The Cakewalk in Mexico and Civilization Echoes

A fragment from the New York Press discusses the cakewalk as universal and notes its spread by instructors who teach it to children. The piece mentions a New York figure Mr. Clews and uses a cured by bromatine claim for colds and influenza with a dated, ad-like tone.

New York Press South New York Clews

Eminent Relatives Gather for Funeral Arrangements

News telegrams report a series of funeral rites and obsequies across cities. Milan and New York reference archbishops, godmothers, and special ceremonies, while others note deaths, arrests, and political events in Washington, Salisbury, and Rome.

Hill Bill for Silver Dollar Redemption in Gold

In Washington on January 25 the Hill bill was reported by the House committee. It authorizes the secretary of the treasury to coin silver bullion bought under earlier acts into subsidiary denominations as needed to meet public demand and to recoin silver dollars into subsidiary coin as public necessities require. The act fixes the aggregate of outstanding subsidiary silver coin and directs coinage of portions of silver bullion purchased under prior law. The secretary is instructed to maintain fluency with the fiscal system and may be reached via The Mechanic at 418 Katten Avenue, Topeka.

Washington Hu Blian Cainage Committee House Secretary of the Treasury Baek

Dark Rich Hair Vigor Offer Promises Thick Glossy Hair

An advertisement extols Ayet's Hair Vigor claiming thicker longer hair and softness with no dandruff. It assures satisfaction and security, noting that others have used the product for half a century and that users are not being deceived.

Ayet

Unknown text fragment prompts inquiry about charges and a book

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a case or charges, a secretary, and an offer to send a book titled The kisi. Details are unclear and names or places are partially readable.

Aven Co Lowell Tase

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