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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1902

Page

3

Presbyterian Missionary Reunion Outdoor Programme at Garfield Park

The midsummer meeting of the Presbyterian Missionary Union will be held at Garfield Park on July 1 starting at 10 am. The program includes devotions led by Mrs. Hat B Mire and a report for the general assembly plus papers on "Robert Moffat" by Miss Elsie Reynolds and "The Mormons" with Mr. Frizeil. Porto Rico-Piret and Third churches hosted events.

Presbyterian Missionary Reunion Presbyterian Missionary Union Garfield Park Porto Rico Piret Hat Mire pEport General Assembly Robert Moffat Frizeil the Mormons Elsie Reynolds

Boiler Explosion Kills Worker Near Mound Ridge

A threshing machine boiler exploded near Mound Ridge on Saturday, fatally roasting Anson Crippen and seriously injuring Charles Nippleton and John Friesen, farm hands. The incident occurred amid a harsh line about local bread prices and a dispute with a competitor.

Mound Ridge Anson Crippen Charles Nippleton John Friesen Crippen

Potter Engaged in New York City Announcement

Announcement from New York City states Right Reverend Henry C. Rinne DL, bishop of New York, is engaged to Mrs Alfret Gari of this city and Cooperstown. The exact wedding date has not yet been set. City Ticket Office note appears in the accompanying item.

Bishop Potter New York Enry C. Rinne DL Alfret Gari Cooperstown Hasvinge

Rock Island Policy Expands Treasury Strength

Rock Island system reports show a large treasury gain after capital expansion and Choctaw purchase, strengthening finances but weakening mileage metrics. New York stock activity sparked chatter of an intended steamship tie or joint venture with Illinois lines, amid widespread speculation and trading.

Rock Island Cheroait Chicago Evening Fest Treasury Marea Wiith Eranger St Paul St Louis Choctaw Choctes Ite Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Rock Inland & Peoria Cedar Rapids

Moores Try To Gain Control Of Northwestern

Chicago July 14 The Moores are determined to secure representation on the Chicago and Northwestern directorate and may seek control of the property. They have been buying stock since the annual meeting and are now believed to hold about 49 percent of the total issue, near the Vanderbilts, with substantial recent purchases noted. A Moore representative declined further comment.

Northwestern Chicago Moores Chicago & Northwestern Stork Vanderbilts Fotal Ae Deldings

In New York yesterday they would be in a position at the next annual

A terse New York report notes that events or plans discussed yesterday leave participants in a position for the forthcoming annual event. No names or places beyond New York are specified, keeping the outline brief and dated.

New York Anniual

Rock Island Eyes Gulf Coast Port Build To Galveston

Rock Island management weighs a new Gulf coast port and may extend from Fort Worth to Dallas and beyond Galveston. S. Borst confirms contracts to build that section and work could start soon. Possible termini include Sabine Pass with government harbor improvements sought to attract deep water access.

Rock Island Gulf Coast Fort Worth Galveston S. Borst Chicaga Texas Port Worth Dallas Mr. Hovey Momesie Sabine Pass

Train Delays Tie Up East Coast Rail Schedule

A disrupted timetable shows trains racing through multiple divisions with engines given a clear track to beat times. From Cleveland to Toledo and Elkhart to Chicago progress is slowed by 23 minute late arrivals at Grand Central, with several legs completing in record fast segments.

Peenglegh Comary Tamika Lake Shore Ee Therm Selestaut Ehour Chicas Spd New York Susilo Brockton Cle Cleveland Ledo Alors Sir Hose Elkhart Walle Passin Chicago Grand Central

Santa Fe Gathers Men for Raton Reconstruction Work

Santa Fe announces large force of graders and track workers at Raton to rebuild the roadbed to La Junta and double track sections through the mountains. The work includes New Mexico division from Raton to Las Vegas with rock work and replacement of lighter rail with 80 pound steel from Las Vegas to Galisteo already on site.

Santa Fe Raton la Junta The New Mexico Las Vegas Rock Santrys Galisteo

Galveston to London steam line announced

El Paso July 11 G F Roe Santa Fe division pretent agent says a Galveston letter disputes a Galveston News claim that a Cuban Steamers company will operate a Galveston to London line. The new service would give southwest traffic a direct route via New York and a shorter water path with cheaper rates.

el Paso Tex G. F. Roe Santa Fe Galveston Galveston News Hamdecave Galveston & Jar London Southwest Calvesto New Orleans Vis Malory New York Esme Lea fides @ wail

Mexican on Runaway Rock Island Engine Described

The El Paso Herald reports a Mexican helper at Alamogordo’s Rock Island round house had a wild ride on a runaway engine. He cleaned the ashpan, entered the cab and moved the engine, causing unknown damage to the locomotive. A separate note from The Sterling Bulletin describes an eastbound Santa Fe freight with 90 cars weighing 4,600,900 pounds.

Rock Island el Paso Herald Alamogordo Santa Fe Sterling Bulletin Kansas City

Seward Grastro Engineer Returns from Chicago Trip

Jams White in paint shop missed days due to illness. Wite Miller moved from store to water department. Jerry Donovan out a week in water service. Deen, Williams, and others reported sickness. D Boyte hired as stationary foreman in water. Frank O’Brien off duty briefly. Claude Schrott connected to Cornett troupe. Satur.

Seward Grastro Chicago Jams White Wite= Miller Jerry Donovan Water Service Willams D. Boyte Claude Schrott Cornett Alt Shore Satur

Railway Station Notes and Personnel Moves

A long stream of brief updates lists train crew changes and shop movements. Names include William Trish, Edward Markham, Henry Wise, and Fred Davis among others, with duties from fireman to clerk and blacksmith helper. The report notes inspections, new coal chutes, track work, depot frames, and impending depot repairs as Santa Fe reorganizes teams and relocates shops to Amarillo.

Willam Trish Acme Christopher Wise Risen Kansas Sanday Edward Markham Gower FM Goode Denver Sonull D. S Allen Colsess Purcell Concordia Floyd Ludington Corbinglie Charles Peterson Rose Satara Pat Ae Santa Fe Raton Ne M Garaeia Park London Reese Dad Grimith Faginger Stetagon

Guest ready-to-eat praised by editor and reader

Fragmented ad styled text praises a ready-to-eat product, featuring quotes from an editor and a young woman. The garbled OCR hints at claims of taste, baby approval, and nutrition, with scattered phrases about quality and benefits. The piece centers on consumer endorsement and product appeal.

Perso Pete

Episcopal work in Porto Rico seeks $60,000 aid

Dr Charles W Drees, superintendent of the Porto Rico division of the Episcopal church, is in New York to raise $60,000 for schools and missions in Porto Rico. He notes the Spanish era left little, but emphasizes education and evangelization and highlights schools at San Juan and other stations.

Porto Rico New York Charles W. ‘Drees Episcopal Church Missionary Society United States Porto Fico Deees Irisia Cor McKinley San Jus Frat Kis- Gergartes

Digging for money on Coffey County farm

A farm in Coffey County yielded an ear marked pile of cash buried by a person unknown. Workers unearthed money totaling about an amount in the commotion, while authorities secured the scene and investigated the source.

City Ticket Office Union Pacific Railroad Kansas Avenue

City ticket office for Union Pacific Railroad located on Kansas Avenue serves passengers with schedule and booking information. The compact notice emphasizes accessibility and location for travelers seeking train services and related assistance.

Married in Lions Cage Novel Wedding Attraction

A wild carnival wedding in Springfield features Elke and Lena Seigle married in a lion’s den. Magistrate Brydon officiates as the bridal party flits in and out amid a tense crowd and animal handlers. The pageant ends with the couple departing, amid cheers and a hurried reception.

Springfield Elky Carsiva Lena Harrie

City Ticket Office at Kansas Ave in Cabtoria

Readable fragments describe a ticket office location on Kansas Avenue in a place titled Cabtoria. The text mentions a Beare the Kind and a firm dog cas, plus references to hiring and castonrra, but details are unclear and fragmented.

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