Santa Fe seeks new assistant general passenger agent
Santa Fe officials search for a replacement after the death of C A Higgins. WH Simpson, who served as Higgins's assistant in advertising, is expected to take over. Overtures have reportedly been made to George De Haven of Chicago to join as assistant general passenger agent if he leaves his newspaper job.
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Chicago
Santa Fe
C. A. Higgins
Higeing
Simpson
Higeina
Higsins
Dan Im
George de Haven
America
de Haven
The
Kansas City Southern President May Move Offices to Chicago
The Kansas City Southern may relocate its general offices to Chicago as Knott becomes president, signaling a shift of executive HQ away from Kansas City. Knott resigned from Plant System to join Chicago Alton, with plans likely to consolidate Harriman Western lines under New York control.
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Orient Road
Kansas City
Knott
Kansas City Southern
Chicago
Alton
Licely
Felton
The
Harriman Systems
Kenses City Southern
Illnois General
Dne
Board of Control
New York
Harriman
Louishire & Nashvill
Damages Awarded To Miss Higgins In Chanute Trial
Brie Kes obtained judgment in Chanute district court for 34.55 after personal injuries from a fall in a crlanway. City was defended by City Attorney S C Brown with aid from Senator Farrelly and C A Cox. Trial lasted nearly five days in a hard fought contest.
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Brie
Kes
Chanut
Plain
Chanute
S.C Brown
Farrelly
C. A Cox
Attempted Wreck of Union Pacific Train Near Manhattan
A Sunday evening plot to derail the Union Pacific flyer near Manhattan was foiled when the switch failed to send the train off the track. Dynamite and nitroglycerin were found hidden under ties. robbers fled or abandoned the plan after the train stopped in a siding.
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Union Pacific
Manhattan
Iurtion City
Ras Rael
Uni Pacific
Denver & Rio Grande Launches Colorado Tourism Ads
The Denver & Rio Grande announces new advertising materials aimed at promoting Colorado. General passenger agent Hooper in Denver leads the effort, listing pamphlets titled Tourism of the Rockies and America as key pieces. Other titles include Manitou Around the Circle and The Fertile Lands of Colorado, showcasing the state’s resources to travelers.
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Denver & Rio Grande
Denver & Rio Grande Road
Colorado
Hooper
Peneml
Denver
Str
Rythles
Land Sales Reach 143 695 Acres Across Five States
Omaha reports the Union Pacific land department completed a 13 month sale ending June 3 spanning Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah and Kansas totaling 143 695 acres with an approximate valuation of 2 221 68345 and estimated revenue around 608 thousand dollars.
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Omaha
Union Parific Land Department
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Kansas
Kansas and plains land sale forecast amid drought
We expect to make big sales of land for farming purposes in Kansas this coming year. The Sunflower state will attract attention. Drought and the future of crops will influence immigration to Kansas, with much grazing land business in Colorado and Wyoming. The climate appeals to people entering cattle or sheep ventures.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Diana
Missouri
Ohio
Ctah
Wom
Cope
Rakotan Wi
Dakotas
Colorado
Wyoming
Railroad Employes in Illinois to quiz candidates
Chicago reports that the Railway and Telegraph Employes Political League of Illinois will meet in September to plan campaign work. Delegates will appoint a committee to evaluate legislature positions on railroads and railroad legislation. The league backs measures aiding railroad and telegraph workers and will rate candidates accordingly.
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Illinois
Chicago
Railway and ‘Telegraph Employes Political League of Illinois
State League
Firmm
League
Staisbors
Honor for Waggener Santa Fe town named for official
A new station on the Santa Fe middle division at mile post 1604 near Waggener is established. Coalville Junction at mile 565 becomes Holland. Edgerton at mile 632 is renamed Station Gladstone. other changes include a discontinued middle division station. Union Pacific earnings for the year include Oregon Short Line and related lines as one system. Robert Craig resigns from Santa Fe machine shops after eight years to join Rock Island shops in Tren ton Missouri. a farewell is planned at 124 Poll Street tonight.
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Santa Pe
Middle Division
Atchison
Coalville Junction
Chicago
Holland
Edgerton
Gladstone
Union Pacificoarnings
Union Pacific
Oregon Halfway & Navigation Company
Oregon Short Line
Robert Craig
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Trentom
John Gill
Mr. Crate
St Joe
Jan Clark
Poll Street
Friend of Cleveland Contends for Reform Leader in New York State
Metbert Carey Ridgefield, a Taesrexeterntscarate figure and head of the golf Democratic forces in New York, argued that impertatian was central to the campaign. He warned that if Bryan wins there will be no Porto Rican policy shift or constitutional subversion, and cited ties to E Benedict and Grover Cleveland.
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Ebridgeport
Conn
Metbert Carey Ridgefield
Taesrexeterntscarate
Penta
Golf Democratic
Bryan
Bugatoos
Carey
Reform
Cnih
New
E €. Benedict
Grover Gievelund
Habercorn Quits as Republican German Bureau Manager
I W Habercorn resigns from the German bureau post in the Republican national committee chain. He states support for the administration’s policy and his reasons include disagreement with party impediments and foreign policy aims.
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I. W. Habercorn
L Ww. Teor
Iin
Republican National Congressorial Committees
Repubites
Capi
NOW TOO LATE Merchants Favor Auditorium Opening Plan
A town discussion outlines why a fall festival was abandoned and proposes a permanent fair organization. Booth rents at two dollars per foot on Quincy Street, with ten cent admission for vaudeville shows in the auditorium. The plan aims to draw merchants, keep crowds in town, and boost business.
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Abe Steinbere
Greenwald
Woot
Denver
Crosby
Quincy Street
Tenth Street
Seventh Street
Vaceville
Sherman bows out of campaign amid McKinley attack
Sherman son of General Sherman refuses to join the Talon league campaign committee and writes a letter attacking President McKinley. A former Brooklyn alderman and lawyer, he cites administration policy toward the Philippines. Union League members express surprise at his stance. Also from Omaha, unofficial census figures show a population near 130,000, with debate over earlier tallies and padding concerns.
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New York
P. Tecumseh Sherman
Sherman
Talon League
McKinley
Brooklin of
Philippines
Union League Club
Santa Fe Route Tickets On Sale For Summer Vacations
Return $1.59 via Santa Fe Route Ota Account Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly. Tickets on sale July 7 to 20 inclusive and return July 2. Trains leave 7 30am and 4 40pm. Booklet quotes rates to principal resorts across Colorado Utah Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin New York New England Cascada Pres. Agent TL King. Topeka Kansas.
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Santa Fe
Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly
Colorado
Utah
Iowa
Tiilneis
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Misshison
New York
New England
Cascada Pres
TL King
Topeks
Ken
Indiana postoffice fight hinges on Heath successor
Washington July 16 report says the Indiana post office contest may settle on the first assistant postmaster general successor to Mr Heath. Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge back rival candidates Maginnis and consultation issues cloud the choice. George Allen, Heath’s clerk, may influence, with Allen abroad briefly. Bristow and the Massachusetts Guild figure in consideration for high post.
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Joseph Bristow
Washington
Heath
Fairbanks
Maginnis
Beveridge
George Allen
Allen
Indianapolis
Indiana
Post Office
Tis Guild of
Massachusetts
Insular Commission
Bristow
Slot Machines Seizure Leads to Replevin suit in City Court
The Paul Berger Manufacturing company of Chicago files a replevin action in the city court against Chief Ramsey over two slot machines. Police had seized large slot machines in the Fifth Avenue hotel and Murphy's on Il East Sixth avenue as gambling devices. J. Buskley was arrested as owner. Berger seeks possession.
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Paul Berger Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Chief Ramsey
Fifth Avenue
Murphy's
Il East Sixth Avenue
J. Buskley
Berger Company
Kansas Fairs in 1900 Listed by County Associations
The Kansas fairs for 1900 are listed with county associations, locations, and secretaries. Entries include Allen to Wyandotte counties, with fairs at Dorado Hiawatha Cedar Vale Clay Center Burlingtion Ottawa Holton Lawrence Osceola Mankato Coffeyville Stockton and more, detailing September dates and secretary names.
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Kansas
State ‘Board of Agriculture
FD Coburn
Allen County Agricultural Society
Wheaton
Joan Hileyer
Hiawatha
Batter County
Alrah Sucden
Dorado
Wghuctauqua
Tewins Park and Fair Association
Peenitares Association
J. Donia
Real estate transfers listed in Topeka notices
Mary Doyle transfers to Anna Johnson for 455 dollars for 19 Madison Street Crane's addition. McCown to Lyda J Baker for 75 dollars for Lots 81-59 and 1 Pine, J Norton's addition. Manney with wife to Ophelia A Washington Street and 13-15-17 and Eppesitier for 4 509 dollars northwest quarter 3. Bowman to W G Hol 31 50 part Lot 25 Clay Street. Henry Carder to John Lut hge for 50 dollars Lot 8 Block 2 Palmer's addition to Silver Lake. Teresa Manspeaker to George J Miller for 225 dollars Lots 150-53-46 and Tiss Avenue John Norton's addition. J A Stebbins et al to Financial Association for 5 dollars Lot 215 Fourth Street. Fanny J Storrs to Frances Storrs Johnston for 1 dollar Lots 56-62 and 4 across Filmore Street Storrs' second addition. Retanns wife to F E Wear for part Lot 5. Marte et al to C T Marple for 31 dollars Lots and 5 Tyler Street Maple Grove. C T Marple et al to M S Marple for 1 dollar Lots 80 Fyler Street Maple Grove addition and 47 Norris Street Evans' first addition. Tax Albert Arzer tract on Jackson Street North Topeka.
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Mary
Doyle
Anna Johnson
Madison Street
Crane
Fourth Street
Fanny J. Storrs
Frances Storrs Johnston
Filmore Street
Storrs
F. E. Wear
Marte
C. T. Marple
Wiekes
Tyler Street
Maple Grove
M.S Marple
Fyler Street
Norris Street
Et Evans
Albert Arzer
Jackson Street
North Topeka
New Fast Train to Chicago via the Santa Fe
Announcement of a fast train service to Chicago via the Santa Fe line. Describes schedule arriving Chicago around 7:40 p m and fares about 2 08 dollars. Mentions connections to eastern routes and Michigan and Northern Lake resorts.
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Chicago
Bevethey Super
Chicas
Michigan
Lake
Tourist Rates to Colorado and Utah
Tickets will be sold from Missouri Parise to Denver Colorado Salt Utah June 1st to Sep aracy at greatly rtm ced ticket agent or write Townsend St Louis Ma F B Nipps Agent Topeka Kansas 7 makes men strong all healthy Burdock Blood Bitters At any drug store.
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Almort
Kanaxe City
LN. Garland
H. C. Shields
Western
Wabash
9Th
Delaware
Junction
Kansas City
Colorado
Utah
Missouri
Parise
Denver
Rtm
Townsend
It. Louis
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Topeka Water Co
Chas. Wolii Packing Co
H. L.larsh. É CO
Wwe
Great Rock Island
Daly Depot
Han Polly
Railroad News
Geo. de Haven
Miss Higgins
Colorado Information
Santa Fs
Missouri Pacific
Cleveland
Connecticut
Weinley
Sherman Bolts
M’kinley
Onaha
Topeka Cash Dry Goods CO
Kansas Avenue
Castoria
Wabash Fast Mail
Detroit
St. Louis
Niagara Falls
Bullato
Boston
T. F. Lannan
Pormerly
Kinley # Lannan
Rubber Tire Wheel Co
NIPPS
Topeka
Tel. Co
T. J. Coughlin Hdw. Co
Hans. Ave
Warli
Klauer
California Fig Fig Syrup Co
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