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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1898

Page

7

Republican state central committee organizes for campaign

The Republican state central committee met at Fa Copeland to organize for the campaign. Cyrus Le e asked for Frank Brown as secretary while Mort Albaugh was chosen chairman. Alex Baughie opposed Brown. Mulvane wanted the post only if given, and Leland pressed for unity amid a tense session.

Republican State Central Committee Fa Copeland Cyrus Lee Frank Brown Morten Alpaugt Alex Baughie Bim Dave Mulvane Stantex Brown Leland Fulkracy Oetane Dave Fas Zoe Ears J Guiurs Ini Tine de J. Bataan Wellytos J. M. Simpson Nat Barnes Wyandotte Barnes OW. Peterson Jack Harrie Concress W. J. Maotan Cyrus Comemlitte Ils Ward Stanley Eold Leland Brivet Atte Ofiees Godderd Ter of Brew George Clee Een Bowen W. J. Bailey Seleted Paar W. Xe Smith Tir Bele George Cole J. 2 Gilmore A. A. Godan Dave Mutvene George Clark Dell Valentine Fanney Somtune Areleon Atm Sunpwon Pasad I Teshior Punk

Santa Fe Excursion Wins Praise and Fun at Leavenworth

The Santa Fe shopmen's picnic excursion to Leavenworth attracted about 1,600 participants across three sections. Highlights included visits to Soldiers' Home and Fort Leavenworth, at Wells and Kormen's park the crowd enjoyed events and dancing. Winners included Halph Shatter in the 100 yards, Claud Imbler in the 1 yard sprint, D. Gixon in the high jump, and a broad jump winner credited as 2 pitter. The event was praised as well managed and the general committee received credit for a successful outing.

Leavenworth Bay State Fedurat Neoitentiary Ft Leavenworth Wells Kormen's Park Exis Jennie Mutch Montgomery F. Cram E. E Coombs Halph Shatter Claud Imbler Stnhning D. Gixon Peir Aesile Pitter Benerel Committee Denver Pushio Colorado Prings

Hawaii Speaks Out On Spain United States Aid Case

A June Honolulu dispatch presents a Spanish vice consul protest to Hawaii over harbor neutrality during the Spain United States war. The Hawaiian Foreign Affairs Minister replies that Hawaii has not proclaimed neutrality but offers privileges and aid, acknowledging the protest.

Spain United States Victoria B. C Jane Mlawera Tenolulu Honolulu W. E. Cooper United States of America Department of Foreign Affairs Han Henry Hb, Cooper

Attempt to blow up a troop ship aboard Pekin

Reports from Honolulu and Washington describe a thwarted plan to blow up the City of Pekin magazine aboard the steamer Pekin. An enlisted man, said to be of mixed Spanish heritage, was reportedly staged near the magazine but was prevented. Officials deny details. multiple accounts claim the incident as true and connected to broader naval tensions.

Vistoria British Columbia Mionera Honolulu Hevnlian Star of Staten City of Pekin Maine Pokia Ward

Local Snapshots Highlight Family and Community Events

Readable fragments recall births and marriages, theater music, and local outings. Mentions Mr and Mrs A Overton welcoming a son, and a band performance at a theater engagement. References Topeka figures, a restaurant, a college dean, and an excursion near Leuvenwurth with a wedding in Salta Pe region.

A. Overton Additorium Association Ives Jone le Ted Fuer Garden Ewer A. Topeks Dovige Ranwat Avenue Colver WrAth Square Theater New York Oc Tatar Hock Tland Anal Ladies Onier Alend Jolon Nest Priday Descw Tatas Utm Mdste Driscoll Topeka Wee Creditire Hay Atchison Shorestop Lee Center Salta Pe Race Prest Setunias Oe Aes Serene Coupte Giache Siba Pe Leuvenwurth

TENTH TRIENNIAL National Council of Churches Details

Portland Oregon to Denver Salt Lake City and San Francisco routes offered by Union Pacific with Pullman services and dining options. Tickets on sale late June with round trip rate 360.0 and final date August 31. City ticket agent F A Lewis provides timetable and full information. The Chesterfield Hotel in Topeka is under Charles L Wood management.

National Council of Churches Portland Gre Finelirl Santa Pe Koute Partic Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco Union Urea Pacific F. A. Lewis Topeka Charles L. Wood Jones Tce Plage

New Santa Fe Line and Lightning Strike Hit Burrton Depot

Railroad earnings for the first five months rose by 29.9 million dollars across 122 roads, with May earnings totaling 16.5 million dollars. A new Santa Fe line is noted and Burrton’s depot was struck by lightning as rate trends point to lower Pacific Coast prices.

McPherson Extension Gap Will Be Closed

Emporia June 20 speedmaster Brad ley hire 100 men to Holyrood for a new Santa Fe track. The fifteen mile line will start at Holyrood and end west of town, joining the McPherson branch. Western lines face a rate war over Chicago to Portland as they seek to halt demoralization of rates.

McPherson Emporia Rpeedmaster Bradley Holyrood Santa Fe Kansas City Omaha St. Joseph Atchison Leavenworth Sioux City Chicago Portland Ore Western Lines Presti Missouri River Simost Gaper Pear New York Exchange Cambers Cotie Saute Mea Stetatan TM Ring Iy A Halk Vena Elton Herall Sheen Janes

Among Railroad Men and a Shift in Roles

L W Pinfrook assistant train dispatcher at Newton departs for thirty days in the mountains next Monday. Machinist Tarry Mason becomes machine foreman at Bone, accepting the honor with dignity as Santa Fe lines plan a fast train. The new service will run from Gilveston stopping only at Norman, Omaha, Cheyenne and Ponca City in Oklahoma. It will shorten the travel time between Galveston and the west by about six hours. Hale, a potter on the B M K T, is under arrest in Muskogee on peddling charges.

L W. Pinfrook Newton Tarry Mason Bone Santa Pets

Whisky arrest debated in Indiana Territory rumors

Hale’s friends claim the arrest is a put up by an old crook in the Indiana Territory while others note his prior term at Fort Smith for whisky dealing. The conflicting views reflect local tension over federal enforcement and rumor.

Indiana Hale Fort Smith

Wellington's Park at Union Depot to be beautified

Work has begun east of the Union depot in Wellington to transform a mud hole into a park. The Santa Fe plans a formal depot park between the depot platform and Washington avenue with trees and flowers. Buses and hacks will be stationed on the north side and the area will be watered to stay green.

Union Depot Wellington Kansas Santa Fe Washington Avenue

Santa Fe to Control Pecos Valley Railroad

Santa Fe officials announce securing a controlling interest in Pecos Valley rail securities will place PV on Santa Fe management. The line, adding 300 miles of track, becomes a separate division with Wellington as its headquarters. Through cars may run from Chicago and Kansas City to Roswell and Pecos, Texas, if Texas Pacific ties are arranged.

Santa Fe Pecos Valley Railroad Pecos Valley Pecos Valley Road Panhandle Wellington Chicsco Kansasity Roswell New Mexico Pecos Texas Ine Texas Pacific Road Sinttle Old Mexico Newton Panhanile Texas Pacific el Paso la Junte Albuquerque Ripley Amarillo

Santa Fe man moves up in railroad freight post

J A Hanley ex Santa Fe freight traffic manager has been appointed freight traffic manager of the Port Arthur Lines, effective June 25. General Freight Agent John A Sargent remains in his current job. Hanley, born January 10 1849 in St Louis, has been out of rail service and living in St Louis for years.

J. A. Hanley Santa Fe Port Arthur John A. Sargent Mr. Hanley Lrving St. Louis

Depot Survives Lightning Strike Sparks Fire Warning

Burrton June 3 The union depot narrowly escaped destruction by lightning as wires were struck near town and current ran into the office setting the switchboard on fire. Operator Jolly detected the danger in time preventing catastrophe and saving the depot from severe damage.

Burrton Union Fie Jolly

Frisby station honors landowner and regional supply link

A new Santa Fe station named Frisby will be sited between Wider and Cedar Junction, honoring the landowner. The facility, planned as a hub between Topeka and Kansas City for potato shipments, marks a key development in the area’s agricultural infrastructure. Stansfield, G2 Kan. Ave., and Sither's Pharmacy at 6th and Topeka advertise cures and laundry services amid other local notices.

Santa Fe Wider Cedar Junction Frisby Topeka Kansas City Cain Alscomfort Stansfield Kan Sither Cor

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