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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1901

Page

3

Railroad News Pecos Valley and Northeastern System Transferred

Santa Fe officials reshuffle leadership with A Mudge becoming president and J C Paul recruited to the top ranks. Amarillo hosts the reorganized Pecos Valley system as Texas officials maintain cross-border ties. Osage City backs the Orient route and a Feeder study aims to move traffic through the area. Northern Pacific to spend 7.06 million dollars to extend the Lind-Hilensbung line, completing about 160 miles between St Paul and Tacoma this year.

Santa Fe Percy Ea A. Mudge Santa Pr Wan Sientra J.C. Paul Syntom Feowwet Amuarillo Tetae Fey Santa Py Bald Fem Pecos Foswell Paes al Noo Northern Texar Amarillo Texas Amarilla Tacoma Wash Jane X St. Paul Taoma Northern Pacific Ysuombure

Division in Istumiay and service changes noted

The report lists crew movements and assignments across divisions in the region, with Conductor George from Chicago on duty for several days, Marin returning to work, and various transfers and extras. It mentions new adults and missing routines, plus staff visiting La Junta and Dodge.

George Chicago Prom Emporia Marin Gordon Beauty A. Martin Wort Ant New &T Bill Dieffendert Bowlines Rom Dodge Erry Tianle Elon Encentry Geo Behl Gandy Bering Seem Dantees John i la Junta Sir Hobbie Herta Nister Ta Junta

Man formats new gas burner for kerosene lamps

J H Moss of 1107 Western avenue has perfected a kerosene lamp burner that fits any lamp, enabling a bright light of 100 candles. After seven years of work and patenting, Moss plans to manufacture 1,400 units for sale. the burner is designed to be neat in appearance and usable with or without a lamp shade.

J. H. Mom Western Avenue Mos Pisachrd Saat Rs ‘Ives Sons

Patent lamp improvements to begin manufacture in Topeka

The latest enhancements for lamp patents have been approved in the patent office. Mr Mowe will initiate immediate steps to commence local manufacture in Topeka once the directive is received.

Dltector Near Mowe Topeka

UNREST IN RUSSIAN UNIVERSITIES SPREADING

Report from St Petersburg notes student agitation linked to university reform and tuition struggles. The unrest echoes Kiel and Krakow incidents as authorities including Governor General Dragomiroff confront protests, hissed professors, and transport of students amid tense relations between rectorate and ministry.

St Petersburg Associated Press Petersburg University of St Petersoure Semitke Atudente Miniber Suluen Dragomiros Hie Dragomirot Rusain Ikliff Warsaw Hussis Kiel Univerity St. Petersburs St. Peterabure Ereby Snell Gen Dragemirott Aes Sintiy Comedy Sone Ullding Saori Eel

Court records list names of those present at university incident

A special court in the city concluded actions by participants in an America Blackadanis event. Two individuals who threw galoshes at actors face regular criminal court trials. Several were expelled from the university for two to three years, 31 for shorter terms, and others received brief imprisonments within the university career.

Wnt Pease Ackadnis

Two School Hous es to Be Erected by Board

The school board plans building two new schoolhouses at Lowman Hill and Sumner for next season. Rebuilding totals about $2,000 with adjoining lots valued at $1,000 and $20,000. Heating plants will be installed at Garfield and Grant schools.

Lowman Hill Sumner Lowman Garfield Grant

Big Loss At Metropolitan Street Hallway Building

A blaze destroyed the Metropolitan Street Railway Company building at Ninth and Washington streets in Kansas City on Saturday night. The fire, which lasted about an hour, caused dense smoke and heat. most of the structure and its valuable contents including motors and machinery were consumed. The west wall and portions of the north and south walls remained, with a two foot high smoke stack still standing. Estimated total loss is $150,000, about to be covered by blanket insurance on the company property.

Kansas Metropolitan Street Hallway Company

Night flight of Lake Forest student to home

Kenneth Hughes, a Lake Forest academy student, left his dorm at night and walked or rode to his country home near Loon Lake, twenty five miles away, as his parents had noted weeks of rheumatic illness and a desire to visit family before dawn.

Chicago Jen Kenneth Hughes Lake Forest Academy Academy Loon Lake

Youth’s mysterious mile long night awakes to blank memory

Morning found young Hughes missing from the family farm and then riding back to the farm in a daze with no memory of the hours between retirement and waking. He counted five cents, walked about twenty miles from Waukegan, and awoke in the buggy with soreness evidence of the cold trip. His father, in Lake Forest, learned of the return and was astonished at his son’s lack of recall.

Te Bain Hughes Elder Hughes Lake Forest Forest Waukegan

Sale of Metsker Railway in Sedalia Foreclosure Sale

In Jefferson City Missouri on January 22 the Sedalia street railway was ordered sold under foreclosure by first mortgage bondholders of the Kanes Company and second mortgage holders of the Trust Company of America. Judgment granted against the late D C Metsker former mayor of Topeka. Receiver appointed before his death. Peru Grants Monopoly. Government fisheries program offers reward.

Jefferson City Sedalia Street Railway Kanes Company Trust Company of America of New York D.C Metsker Topeka

Lost Young Man Tracked By San Francisco Detectives

Detectives in San Francisco have been detailed to trace a lost young man who left the area, with authorities expanding efforts to locate him and determine his whereabouts and safety. The case involves local police outreach and coordinated search actions across multiple agencies.

San Francisco Jane

Rheumatism and Catarrh Cure Claims From Medical Advice

Fragmentary item notes medical advice by Howley Snow regarding cures for rheumatism catarrh and blood diseases, with fragmented phrases suggesting free cures and deep seated complaints. No clear events, dates, or verifiable sources in readable text.

Howley Snow

Regatta coach eyes Henley trip for Pennsylvania crew

A Philadelphia report notes coach Ward and Captain Fleckwir discuss Pennsylvania crew prospects for the Henley regatta this year with optimism that the team can cross the water successfully.

New York the Times

Tropical hurricane wrecks ships off Herberts Hohe coast

A tropical hurricane struck near Herberts Hohe causing wreckage with numerous boats and crafts washed ashore. The steamer Brettin and steamer Kingfaher sustained damage as a breakwater collapsed and natives reported injuries. Reports from Lew Gaildenis mention wrecked vessels near Naketin bay with notable debris.

Airangin Herberts Hohe Sentinel Brettin Viewtons Lew Gaildenis Naketin Bay

Why Ireland Is Sullen Recites Wrongs Under Victoria

John Redmond speaks in New York about Irish grievances during Victoria's reign. On January 2 a dispatch notes Ireland's discontent and Redmond's remarks, reflecting nationalist tensions amid British rule.

John Redmond Victoria New York

NEW DRIVING PARK FOR TOPEKA AIMS AT HORSEMEN PARADISE

Plans to transform Fair Graunty into a driving park and club house include a spacious clubhouse and a dancing hall. The proposal envisions a track, grandstands, reception rooms, and racing facilities with four main grandstands and a secure access plan.

Real Estate Transfer Entries in Greene County

Real estate transfers include Prescott and wife transferring property to Cur dette, plus West Wesley Dewie transferring to John Heed. Mentioned lots 415-405 and surrounding parcels, with totals and parcel markers. Also noted are transfers involving Merten, Walker, and Meda Tech at Harrison Street and adjacent blocks.

P. Greene Cora Prescott Dette Sisaar Art West Wesley Dewie Tohm Heed Ilie T. Mods Dock Merten Walker The Tay Meda Tech Harrison Walaut

MoeCormick to Manage Callahan

In Chicago January, MoeCormick is tapped to manage Callahan amid attempts to pair talents. The piece hints at ongoing negotiations with figures like Jack Mut and Leelee and references brewer interests seeking alignment with engineering expertise and postures.

MoeCormick Callahan Chicago Sig Jack Mut Leelee Yee Boger-Wreedier Enjeereroeiete Ale ‘Terres Henny Yangstony Pofterins Yeasonabie Eure

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