Railroad Changes Roil Coffeyville Depot Office
The piece details several staffing shifts at Coffeyville Depot following J T O Briens resignation moving to Em park Junction. Promotions include M K T transfer to Cana dian River channel duties and new roles for CW Barricklow W Fy Scott Henry Kinney Pierge Callahan and others across clerk and caller posts.
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Stricken at His Post A J Shannon Dies on Train
A J Shannon a mail clerk on a Union Pacific train died Thursday at Lingenworth from lung congestion. Witnesses say he collapsed after the train struck the depot, was placed on a cot between the depot and embankment, and died two hours later despite medical effort.
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Missouri Kansas Texas plan to reroute South Canadian river channel
Officials of the Missouri Kansas Texas approve a project to change the South Canadian river channel in Indian Territory. The new channel will be about a mile and a quarter longer and wider at the top, with embankments to prevent overflows. The work, authorized by Congress, aims to stop washouts that damaged the line and cost the company thousands, impacting nearby property and traffic on the Chetopa route.
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Hot Passenger War Between Cripple Creek and Colorado Springs
Center Juiz offers 1 free noon transportation to induce travel between Cripple Creek and Colorado Springs. Proposals sparked by cheap fare protests, with a 3.2 trip for 35 cents noted, while regular fare remains higher. Officials in both towns deny quick resolution and blame the other as hostilities continue.
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Railway Invention Great Northern Officials Praise Device
A Minneapolis report details a railway invention praised for life saving use. The device, tested on Soo railroad routes, signals every stop and can dramatically halt a train to protect engineers, drawing attention from railway leaders and the public.
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Drakeman Strategist and Train Wardrobing Incident
A chaotic downtown scene recounts a Drakeman strategist aboard a train near Kansas City where a confrontation occurred over a staged theft. A marshal engaged a fleeing passenger with a pistol drawn, but the moment turned as the suspect bolted away, leaving the crowd unsettled and the event in contention.
Fragmentary crime scene dialogue from old newspaper text
An excerpt shows a tense moment with a revolver pressed to a suspect causing a cry about not knowing. The robber retrieves a watch, chain, and a few minutes before placing the victim on a rack, with names like Marshall and Drakeman appearing in the mangled line.
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Conductor Detective Steve Hayden of Fort Scott
Steve Hayden of Fort Scott earned a growing reputation as a conductor detective. Years ago he identified a passenger linked to the wanted killer Clyde Mattex, aiding capture in a then high reward case. Monday evening he assisted officers in arresting two train robbers hunted after the Prisco robbery near Andover on Saturday.
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Chapman Man Struck By Train In Narrow Escape
July 83 Steve Byrne was severely injured when struck by a Union Pacific train near Chapman. He fled town to Thisler’s farm then was knocked off the track and found lying beside it. He was taken to the Miller house, resting but badly hurt in the back and hips.
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Frisco Axle Break Wreck Near Mound Valley
A Monday freight wreck occurred near Big Jil five miles northwest of Mound Valley when two box cars and a caboose left the track and tumbled down a grade. One car carried sugar and was nearly burned to kindling. the other held romin. Roadmaster Hoetert Holland and Lineman A L Richards were in the caboose and were severely but not fatally hurt. The east bound passenger train was delayed hours by the incident. The wreck was caused by a defective axle.
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Lineman A. L. Richards
Santa Fe Modernizes Freight Cars With New Journals And Wheels
The Santa Fe Railway adopts new journals and wheel sizes for repair work and all new maintenance. Heavy passenger cars got new journals last winter to improve durability, with heavier options expected to enhance strength.
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Smokestack Repair Planned at Santa Fe Shore
A 125 foot brick smokestack at the Santa Fe shore in Topeka will be rebuilt after removal of two feet of bricks. A sling has been built around the stack for support and repairs aim to restore the tower to its former height and condition. A water line project from La Junta to Topeka seeks better railroad water supply to prevent milklike deposits in boiler systems.
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Arrests Expected After Prize Fight Across Line
Reports say several arrests will follow a prize fight held Sunday across the line in Osage county. James Whitfield, Kansas City Star sports editor, may be arraigned under the state anti prize fighting law. Osage county authorities investigated and prepared warrants for principals and spectators involved. The excursion began from Topeka on the Missouri Pacific, with warnings issued in Shawnee and Osage counties.
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Topeka Beats Atehouin In Kansas League Opener
Topeka won a 4 to 3 game over Atehouin as Jack OConnell impressed in his first Topeka appearance. The Kansas League opens tomorrow with Topeka at Atchison and Salina at Wichita. Ottawa plans a player manager Jack Jamizon and league expansion remains under consideration. Attendance notes and courtesy issues marred yesterday's exhibition. incidents may lead to ejections. Two games scheduled for Wichita and Salina this Sunday with multiple matchups on circus day.
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McCloskeys Giants Lose to Cole's Colts in Wichita Salina tilt
In a Wichita Salina softball game played at Ealing yesterday Salina defeated Wichita 11 to 5. Hardy dominated for Salina pitching eleven hits allowed and Wichita committed five errors leading to five runs. McCloskey's ace pitcher was noted as Salina’s weakness yet he starred with eleven hits for the winners.
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Trade Keeps Up Amid Summer Dullness in York July Market
Bradstreet's reports mid summer trade and manufacturing activity remain subdued yet show higher than prior years. Wool demand edges up in parts of the east and west while iron, cereals, and coast shipping edge toward larger export activity amid railroad orders and reduced war risk. Failures ease to normal summer levels as cereal exports stay steady and wheat and corn shipments trend with long term patterns.
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Kansans' High Grade at Camp Alger Drill Report
The Twenty-second Kansas boys impressed at brigade inspection with flawless formation and strong turnout. Major Harvey's Third battalion and Company K led by Captain Sherman received personal compliments from inspectors. New York and Italian regiments named monitors of the state militia, while Kansas recruits lagged in drill readiness. A light rain cooled the day and observers praised the corps overall.
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Buys bogus old masters case ends in settlement dispute
Charles Clark of St Louis bought a painting in 1891 for 4000 dollars from Samuel Colling claiming it was an original study by Meinsonsen. It was painted by Hazeltine of Philadelphia and Clark won a judgment for 8828.17 after the dealer failed to pay. Mrs Collins paid 5000 toward the judgment but Clark seeks 628.05 more and Justice McLean refused to allow further suit.
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Married in haste on Long Island in 1 night wedding
New York July 23 Lonte TL Lerk wood and Miss Mary J Drisesil completed an ambieyete fun yesterday at Flushing in a romantic manner. They traveled through Long Island farming districts then stopped on a bowlder to discuss a union. She proposed an immediate wedding and Lerkwood hesitated to delay seeking a minister.
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Marshall Improving in New York War Report
Edward Marshall Journal correspondent, wounded, arrived in New York by steamship Olivette and was taken to his home. Despite pain and a dangerous wound, he remains composed. Doctors expect recovery, keeping him quiet for a few days. No new symptoms. outlook hopeful. Promotional ads for health pills and mail offers appear at end.
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Wounded Journal
Olivette
Leiter Wreck Transfer Triggers Trust Shield
In Chicago on July 20s, property valued at about three quarters of a million dollars on Water and Adams streets shifted from Joseph Leiter to John P. Wilson in trust for the Mint and Savings Bank, a major creditor. The quitclaim deed, dated June 1, aims to shield Levi Leiter from losses as Joseph Leiter, now in New York, seeks protection through the transfer while his father declines to discuss details.
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Rock Island Flyer Best Train for Kansas City
The Rock Island Flyer leaves Topeka at 7 30 a m and reaches Kansas City at 9 15 a m. Return departures from Kansas City are at 7 10 a m arriving Topeka at 7 50 a m. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises its specialty in coloring shirts and waists with color guarantees.
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Court Martial Closed In Navy Yard Dry Dock Case
New York July 23 court martial of Assistant U.S. G. White for neglect of duty in the construction of dry dock No. 40 at the navy yards has ended. He testified he assisted Civil Engineer A. G. Menocal and had only timed supervision during Menocal's absences. He was also a member of the board examining work at the naval hospital, which he said affected most of his duties. Several witnesses corroborated his statements and the trial was brought to a close. Findings will be sent to Washington by Judge Advocate Lauchheimer.
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War tax did it at La Grange club vote delay
At La Grange club meeting in the wealthy suburb a factional dispute over control of the club building led to a vote that was nullified when proxies lacking revenue stamps were revealed. The adjournment postponed the decision to a future annual meeting due to stamp absence.
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Cases Dismissed In Neutrality Law Suits Against Cuban Filibusters
Judge Morris in U S district court signed an order entering a nolle pros in suits under the neutrality laws against the Cuba filibusters Gen Carlos Roloff Tr Joseph Ju Luis and John T Smith The crimes under the indictment occurred July 9 1896 The Cubans were arrested in New York over a year ago and had a hearing before United States Commissioner Shield The Woodall voyage from Baltimore to Yucatan in 1895 was funded by the Cuban junta for 13000 plus 4000 for fitting The vessel carried men and arms to the Cuban coast and returned to New Orleans Some defendants fled to Cuba while Dr Luis later practiced medicine in New York The nolle pros was entered by U S District Attorney Ruse under instructions from Acting Attorney General Joseph E Boyd
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Senator Baker Denies Interference in Kansas Troop Deployments
Leavenworth Kansas reports Senator Lucien Baker rejects claims that California and Iowa regiments were chosen to block Kansas troops for Manila duty. He asserts War Department respect for generals’ assignments and notes Kansas regiments will join other states’ volunteers. He cites ongoing delays and hospital counts at Merritt camp, urging fairness to Kansas soldiers.
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Grain-O Drink Advert Leaves Kids Refreshed
An old advertisement touts Grain-O as a delicious nourishing drink to replace coffee. It claims Grain-O aids digestion strengthens nerves and is not a stimulant. The copy notes it tastes like coffee when prepared, costs about a quarter as much, and is suitable for children and adults alike.
England changes base to pace Russian Navy
In the House of Commons George Goschen outlined a supplementary naval program driven by Russia to match two powers. Britain would add four battleships twelve destroyers and four cruisers at an cost of about 75 million pounds, bringing total naval expenditure to 150 million. The plan emphasizes strategic mobility via the Suez Canal and asserts it is necessary, not provocative, to maintain Britain’s naval balance.
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