Opium Smuggling Report From San Francisco June
Disjointed notes report opium smuggling routes via San Francisco toward Victoria Hawaiin islands and Salvador. Mentions landed cargoes, investigations, and officials named Conn or similar, with scattered freight, rail and transit details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hunplolis
Victoria
Hawaiin Islands
Beneletha
Denebp
Salvador
Axetech
Lewtins
Eviati
Cathteia
Ren
Albert Welnerien
Bas
Santa Fe to build 95 ton forest engine for mountain work
Under Superintendent John Plyer plans are under way for a Santa Fe mountain engine to weigh 95 tons and operate on the line. The engine, built for use in the Hater mountains, will feature four inch diameter bottler wheels, heavy roller iron, and 24 by 5 inch cylinders. When finished it is expected to weigh around 35 tons?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pliyer
Santa Fe
Iran
North and South Road Promoters Meet in Omaha Yesterday
A convention of delegates from several states gathered at the Commercial club in Omaha to discuss building an Interstate railway line from the Mississippi to the Gulf via the Midwest. Promoters, including Senator George Campbell of Kansas and Kenny Wallace of Des Moines, spoke on feasibility and cost. The plan envisions state cooperation and a route tied to existing rail networks, with estimates around 500 million dollars and a five year timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile
Comercial Club
Yeaterdy
Nebraska
Serator
George Campbell
Kansas
Troweris
Texas
Middle Western
Iowa
Jus. Berryhill
Des Moines
Samuel Mahen
Odgnuwa
W. Groneves
Counoy
Wealthy Mexican Explains Why He Bought Third Clase Ticket
An affluent Mexican explains in a worn train depot tale that fourth class exists none. He speaks of New Orleans and Mexico, noting the third class offers value and comfort while the first is costly and the second ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oridens
Mexico
Chikushie
Frivad
Go to Colorado offer in Santa Fe advice pamphlet
The Santa Fe Passenger Department issues a three page public guide promoting Colorado mountain summers and outdoor recreation. It argues a change of environment aids health, lists gear like fishing rods tents and racquets, and suggests hot weather trips to the mountains as sensible leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Santa Fe Passenger Department
Santare
Comrie
Faust
Irving
Damages Sought After Train Crash Involving Wells and Company
A plaintiff seeks substantial damages after a collision near a rail line that involved the Wellington railroad and a company. The suit alleges negligence and seeks compensation for medical costs and lost earnings. The incident occurred near the Tube and Santa Fe route with details sparse in the filing.
Malicious Allegations Claim Damages in Board Case
Fr Anderson sues F rane alleging defamation and libel harming reputation and twenty years of service. He seeks damages totaling 500 dollars for loss of earnings, future prospects, and mental distress from malicious letters to Santa Fe officials. Ridinum adds claim that Hock Talataf wrote damaging letters causing his discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Cn Bralicious
Ridinum
Hock Talatafi
Santa Pe
Plond
EMPORIA TERMINAL SET FOR NEW ENGINEER ROUTES
An order effective July 1 restructures engineer crews between Argentine and Eas divisions. Crews from Anpentine Newton and Cottonwood will relocate to Emporia, with families moved starting July 1. The plan offers round-trip runs within sixteen hours and additional mileage for those who complete it, plus new washing facilities at the round house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SP Sa Ester Eagles
Castero Divisio
Newton
Eas
Tito
Fio
Withereatier
Empuria
Sugtere
Cothin Cihe
Engiarer
Emparia
Round House
GooD RIDING ON SANTA FE Poet Laureate Remarks
A Santa Fe office post quotes a nameless official lampooning eastern railroads praising their lines with The Banks of the Wabash. He quips about earth, axle, and the Santa Fe ride, noting the seasons, sameness, and joy aboard the good old Santa Fe as the train travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
Mot
Eastern Railroad
Itemis
Xiding
Santa W
Ballast Train at Work on Main Line Improvements
Ballast train active on the cut off as crews from Kansas City to Emporia prepare for new additions. A stone crusher at Melvern under Lt. Lewis provides crushed stone while another crusher will operate at Lecompton and ballast trains will push the main line to supply extra ballast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kansas City
Melvern
Lewis
Lecompton
Newton citizens push crossing bridge or tunnel plan
The Newton people demand a passenger bridge or subway over or under the Santa Fe tracks at Newton streets. Seven or eight residents back the project and a viaduct or subway is planned to serve vehicles and pedestrians. A final decision on which plan to adopt remains pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Santa Fe
Santa Fe adopts two-division engine runs system
The Santa Fe subsidiary plan moves engines to run over two divisions instead of one. Each engineer previously operated a single engine within a division. the new order consolidates runs, enabling greater service with fewer engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Missourians Coming Rock Island Excursion to Topeka
Rock Island will run a special excursion train from St. Joseph to Topeka tomorrow under the City Salesmen’s association. The train will carry about a thousand Missouri passengers in equipped coaches and a baggage car. The excursionists will have a baggage car for bicycle carving, and they are urged to bring their wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topexa
St. Joe
City Sales
Santa Fe to Equip Stations with Fleming Mail Cranes
Within 30 days the Santa Fe company will begin installing Fleming mail cranes at smaller stations from Chickasaw to Albuquerque and Pecos. The new cranes replace old stock and enable both delivery and reception of mail on moving trains. Iron posts will be erected at hundreds of stations, creating substantial costs for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Companys
Chickse
Albuquerque
Pornell
WLCO
Santa Fe
Rates for Republicans National Meeting Omaha Special Fare
Rates approved by the Joint Trustees assocation for a special fare to the National Republican meeting in Omaha. A reduced rate will take effect June 1, with trains offering lower fares to New York and other points. Limited travel options and timing details are outlined for members attending from various states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Sta
Sunday Church Services and Meetings Across Town
A jumble of church notices lists services at First Unitarian, East Topeka, and many others. It mentions sermons on The Ascension of Jesus and The Christian Spirit, Sunday schools, music, and revival meetings with guest speakers and clairvoyant readings in Topeka and surrounding churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Unitarian Society
The
Alnister
Norwn Wat Plest
Tee
Ak le Thoma
Eermag Oh
I'Mm
Heptiem
Realest
Christian Emideavar
Beiendat
West Sixth Street
Jesus
Topeka
Kansisenne
C. W. Sctting
Searing
Tnlual Brethren Church
Ya. m
Atte
Aidan Hes Evenitis
King
So'elek
Buthday
Jobh
J. R Ransom
Chiets
Balint Church
1St Street
Kanageiis
Ami
First Christiae
Stor
M. E. Hinrtan
Violer
Mooy
United Esbyterian
Fav
M. McKirohas
Wever
Dro J
Gospel Saudas
Junior Endeavor Meeting
Younes People's
Max Montgomers
Dicrotary of the
Te Yo OW
First Methodist Episcopal Church
L Thorpe
Baunday
Pukers
Colinel George Wwositain
Kelliueny
Engiteh Lutheran
AL EL Washer
Shawnee County Primaries Set for July 28 1898
Official notice from Shawnee County authorities announcing a party primary election date July 28, 1898. H. G. Larimer listed as filing official capacity in the publican county convention subject to governing rules and decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee County
Publican
H. G, Larimer
Wanted ads list seek private family cook and chambermaid
Wanted notices show a private family seeking a cook or housekeeper with best references at West Norris North area and a chambermaid or general housework position for a German idol. Inquiries to West Fifth Street and contact details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
la West Norris
North
Ned Cook
No. Ald West Fifth
Lincoln St
Jehu Marsh
Topek
W. C
Care Journal
Card Journiel
West Sixth St
Wanted Salesmen and property listings in Topeka era ad
Classified ads offer salesmen positions in hardware and general stores with pay and expenses. Numerous rental listings describe rooms and houses for rent on Woodlawn Avenue, Harrison Street, West Street, Topeka Ave, and nearby areas, with prices and terms. Real estate ads promote sale or exchange of lots and homes, mentioning prices, payments, and local firms Payne & Thompson and Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgewood Co
Cleveland
O.hs
W. L Kline Co
St Louis
Woedlawn Ave
Potwin Place
Woodlawn
Houte
Tus Lane
Forres
State Ave
Harrison St
West St
J. Tha
Seabrook
Urat
Gurth
Elirch
Lane St
Seventh
Eist
Wison Lane St
Sixth
Washbure
Sollee
Topeka Ave
Mye
Fourth St
Saat Trant
Taylor
Thing
Succes
Caple
Washburn College
Great Barguin
Torrington
Taylor St
Bae
Hsiao
PAYN
Thompson
Kansas Ave
Sealed Proposals Open For City Project Amid Confusing Text
Sealed proposals will be received by the secretary of Binge up Git as Supe i for a city project finishing at a specified time. A review by an executive committee reserves the right to reject bids or order adjustments and to publish results in a local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Maine
Binge
Lottie
Am 2
Syonett
Eax
Sahed Tha
Topeus
Blake
City meeting notes and unclear election references
A garbled notice from a city meeting references names and streets but parts are unreadable. It mentions Topeka and Street terms, with no clear actions or outcomes due to missing readable text.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Munyon
Torubatttai
Monroe
Estey Piano Or Organ
Canron Bros
Jackson
Bowie
Topeka Transfer CO
F. P. Bacon
National Stables
Gilchrist Bros
Jackson St
Honolulu
Grande & E
Pieveur
J.J. Connor
Bon
Parnes
Cvugh Mapiager
Fevight
pAswetiger
pAswetiger Agen
Ejevtiva
Peed Saulpment
Howe
Wateon
Yen Buren
Eral Water
Ee West
Rumitt
Railroad News
Gouth Road
W. B. Anderson
Wellington
Malieiaun
Salta Fe
Saari
Rock Island
Santa Fe System
ENTS
Ai van Buren Freur
Save
Standara Building
Twenes
New York
Shawn
Rite
Watt Mig
Cincinnati
Mopehe
Arch
Seisa wiMoming
tooIs
Aamerstan Woolen Milly Co
Chicago
Brenard Miz. Co
Jews City
WME Gladstone
P. W. Ziegler & Co
Dearborn, St., Chicago
Benatern Grtfee
American Immployment Co
Jewell Block
Earth Avenue
Toneku
Ian
Bray Imey
Sche
East Poorth Se
I Hexane
Taall
Hull
Econ Omy Dye Works
American Employment Co
Jewell Diobtk
East Pitth St
Givens
East Sixth St
Brackenilth
Price Lowth
Clay Sts
Kimball
Chandier
Alexander
Singer
Harrison
West Tenth St
Horse Power
Jno. Baird
West Sixth
Chkeeasters Hanses
E Bowman & CO
P.A.N.S
BRENT_HOUSES
Tyler St
Jefferson St
Eid Topeka Ave
Guingy
Banaing
Sealy
Sas
Woulverton
Garth Hygienic Bath Cabinet Co
Nashville, Tenn
Margate
Kaseod Ave
API Yirbour
Agin Rae
Ivotr
Botwin
Bhawnoe Ansas
West Tewnth
Kasane
Wopeke
Kan
Rosser
Cole
Kanyay Nye
Investors’ Directory Co
Quincy St
Colville & Bertrand
Ralstome
Wolfe
Vehible & Horner
East Seventh Mt
Kansan
M. Manson
Viavi Kanses
Sean Aeree Macene
Twelfth
Tyler
Ansas
Forbes
HG Weet
Murtoon
Pital
Fifth St
Siou
James Tie
Frente
Wehmen
Sinch St
Maui
Catia
Ivan
Hotsex
Benediet & Ete Co
Kannus
Boise
Shorey
Saree Tesla
Western Ave
W. & Mccortalck
Shawnee Bar and Lawn Association
West
Ee Campbell
Iansas
Columbisa Budding
Farma En
Sas Ave
Mt Porbes
le Biscoe
Iif Kan
West Girth Ave
Tite J. C. Darling CO
Kam
Topeke Forage Ent Warehinise Coy
Toneka Storage Co
CD. Skinner
Uncle Sam
Edzon
CV. Paving Co
NS West
Sve
C. F. Menninger
Homeopatiic
Tuyaiclas
Nee
Kansay Ayo
Topeke Avs
Piaget CO
Florists
Mel J. Beagur
Florist
Surcemar
I. Giroven
I Ian
Tewelers
James SE. Hatden
Op ‘Tician
Eeu
Fuel and Feed
Styck
Ieum
M. Baird
Ee Ee Eee Tofera Printing Cos Mast
Uae
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!