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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1898
Page
7
The article describes John Player's speed indicator device fitted to a rebuilt engine. It notes Lawrence 18 pleased with depot painting and papering, and mentions Rio Grande Western's plan to reach the coast. The new mechanism records speed and fuel, with a trial run featuring high speeds on a designated route.
A dispatch from Denver discusses a plan involving American coasts and Pacific routes. It notes proposals by C. Belge and others to extend routes, with emphasis on United States interests and anticipated island additions by America. The piece mentions the Panama coast and expected traffic impacts on national transit facilities and regional hubs.
Fragmented memoir style narrative recalls an entangled route about a chicken enterprise by enterprising locals moving from country districts to Kansas City. The text mentions a train load, misreads, and a series of disjointed events including a camel and a note about 600 tokens. The overall coherence is limited and opaque.
A verbal opinion delivered after a contentious hearing concerns the Culormio Mitten Railroad case and alleged acts by crews including Caldwell and Trewanes. The court weighs the legality and duties of involved parties and whether orders were properly followed by the respective crews.
Superintendent Dyer pushes for modern safety gear after the Harrison Bantet Gravity carriage faced delays. A three-member inspection team assessed the car’s condition, noting a prior fault and urging urgent repairs to prevent further incidents.
FicNI¢c special trains will carry railroad men to the West setters Mattrend Speril trainee by en sre Rew. Outdoor curts and a game of base ball are planned at Port park. The Menem Ute Newton et Ta Mpedal jrathe will astive to the BOFHing aid jeeve in the evening. Bacta Fe Depot is being brightened up for the Basia Fe to make extensive mht a She Se sta el.
The readable lines discuss an unclear topic about Unlkding and bene Gepett with stray phrases about three tor srak and Stud sparen. It mentions a fearra wenthar and a Wnevation is Got at a. The fragment lacks coherent events, names, or dates for a proper summary.
A Sante Fe effort begins August 1 with Wil Ran Pirat trains over the Cotton Belt. Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe officials outline trackage and feeder arrangements linking to St Louis and Chicago. Bridge work by George Nighdlie and crew progresses with safe, satisfactory results amid ongoing maintenance and a Trinidad Herald note on Santa Fe operations.
A long report details a Cuban coastal engagement with filibuster forces aboard the Florida and Fanita landing at Palo Alto Cuba. The action involves Captain Jose Manuel Nunez and Lt. Winthrop Chanler, with deaths and injuries among officers and crew and heavy naval bombardment against fortifications near Las Tunas.
The excerpt details Poria and Helena being hit during an engagement, landing attempts toward Palo Alto, and a dramatic rescue of wounded officers. It notes Am erican forces landing unopposed, a conference with plans for campaign, and a naked German surgeon swimming to reach a ship before delivering a report to Lt Ryan.
A French gunboat of about 200 tons attempted to enter Guantanamo Harbor at dusk without permission. The Marblehead fired blanks and warned the vessel with shots across its bow. the French ship halted after a second warning. The incident underscored naval protocol against entering blockaded waters without consent.
Still hunting change after a dinner at the Grand Pacific Hotel, a patron known as Rowland demanded a $100 bill from Frederick Keller who could not make change. Keller sought aid from the cashier and left the Ketel building. Rowland disappeared, and the hotel proprietors refused to refund the money. Keller had been employed at the hotel for two days, arriving from Cincinnati. Camp Thomas cheers the fall as Santiago news spreads among troops at Chickamauga Park. Troops cheer and march, but regret not joining before Santiago. In Arkansas, a double murder occurs as Jim Redd and Alex Johnson shoot open cell doors in a jail, killing Johnson and fatally wounding Redd. They had been convicted of killing W F Skip-er, a rich printer and merchant of Stew, and were sentenced to Kane. An appeal to the Supreme Court granted a new trial.
The financial crisis deepens with a Chilean law authorizing the president to issue up to 5 040 000 in paper money for loans to banks up to two million at 4 percent. The president may borrow 20 000 000 to withdraw paper money after four years.
Nu-Te-Hao for Witty Conte tobacco abucers makes week meastrong blood pure. b0¢,6L Allarugginis
Six people die and twenty six are wounded when a boiler explodes at the Niagara starch works in Buffalo. Most victims were outside the building as bricks and timbers rain down up to a thousand feet away. Several badly injured residents are named among the dead and injured, with many details of those affected.
Salina toppled Topeka 2 to 1 after a tense nine inning battle. Cooper opened for Salina with a third inning run, misplays and errors in the eighth produced the decisive score, while Nickels pitched well for Topeka and Eyler is slated to start tomorrow.
Key West July 15 Four Spanish prize ships Catalin Miguel Jover Buena Ventura and Guido captured early in the war were shipped north by the gunboat Newport yesterday The Buena Ventura and Guido were bought by the government to be turned into armored warships The Catalin and Miguel Jover were defended by prize commissioners awaiting a United States Supreme Court decision The Newport also carried 21 sailors in the Porto Rico bombardment and was fit for Manila service Seattle July 15 Shipping men predict a Manila line for Pacific Coast Steamship Co vessels They cite equipment suggesting Philippines service is permanent.
The patriotic private from Kane plans to serve two years or for the duration of the war after turning down a $15.60 per month Telegraphic salary and accepting Uncle Sam’s enlistment at 25 80 a month. He wired Mr Stone of Bradford that he will stay until the end of the conflict.
Stray notice for a large black horse at 1100 Harrison and several public notices from Topeka involve a bid for Estimore Street grading, require certified checks, and outline contract terms, with city clerk authority and bidding rights. Local ads include a stall for rent, a remedy ad, and a missing horse alert in Topeka.
National day observance marked by streets lined with crowds and decorated monuments including Strasbourg, Joan of Arc, and Gambetta statues. Wreaths of flowers adorned the monuments as celebrations proceeded with customary festivities.
Proposals invited for grading curb and paving with Shawnee brick on land foundation along Madison Street from Fifth to Sixth Avenue Topeka. Bid date July 6 at 6 PM. Bids must include price per yard and per foot, deposit and proof of authority, with the city reserving right to reject any bid.
The Topeka city council approves a sewer construction plan for a long district, outlining streets including Tyler, Grant, Central Avenue, Skywell, Jefferson, Fairchild, Hamilton and Smiths addition, and other bounds to the Kansas River. The project, described in full survey terms, is to be undertaken and a public notice published for six days.
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