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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1896

Page

4

News From the Pole Corrected Telegram Rumor

Correct text from a telegram reprinted at Petersburg about Nansea wax and Nansen. The report says Nansen resolved the pole, discovered land, and returned, via a tangled chain ofIrkutsk Yakutsk Kirensk and Irkutsk mail routes, with police officer details and uncertain dates.

Utek Petersburg Nansea Irkutek Kustinurrefl Kolymsk Ispravak Kenduket Yankow Eirensk Esatern Nansen Alicial Messenger Russian Telegraphic Agency Eastern Review Vostochnoys Obckoniys Irkutse Yakutsk Irkoutsk Vitlinsk Lena Vitim Kirensk Kirenek Irkutak Lys Kirenelk Irkutae Yakuk Irkutsk London Verktoyansk Kolymak

No-To-Bac Appears to Free Tobacco Slaves

An appeal for aid touts No-To-Bac as the guaranteed cure for tobacco addiction. A supporter from Gannerisrie, Ohio testifies to decades of smoking and chewing ending in improved health and renewed vigor after using the remedy. The ad promises publication of the statement and offers a free sample with a money back guarantee.

Somme Hinife Dumanis Rictiras M Sre Gannerisrie J. W. Nash Sterling Remedy Cage New York

Saws Gain Weight From Yakutsk Councilor Note

A telegram from Irkutsk dated February 2 14 notes that the cited police officer is not correct and identifies a councilor to the provincial government of Yakutsk as well as a member of the Yakutsk expedition, attributing greater weight to the saws in question.

Kushoareft Irkutsk Yakutsk

Burtonian Eloquence in Mis Speech to Traveling Men in Marshalltown

The speech on Washington’s Birthday before the Traveling Mens Republican club praises traveling men as a strong, influential army. Burton urges them to be politicians in the purest sense, condemns enemies of trade, recalls kindness from travelers, and notes his support for the traveling fraternity amid calls for political change.

Burton Washington Marshalltown Laws Boycon Airikea

Anti Jointist Bill and Local Political Moves

A proposed anti jointist bill aims to ban government licenses for liquor sellers without permits under state law, currently stalled in committee. In Petwin Auburndale, W A Myers is nominated for mayor by a citizen caucus to fill J L Campbell's vacancy, with T D Cook named for council and J R Wilson for police judge. Lieutenant Governor Troutman plans a Friday trip to Lindsborg for a state convention address.

Wis Petwin W. A. Myers Auburndale J. L. Campbell Myers T. D. Cook Fir J. R. Wilson Troutman Lindsborg James A. Troutman

Among the Railroad Men Charles Collins Resigns

Charles Collins, traffic manager of the Hutchinson and Southern, resigns his post. The move ends his tenure with the railway company and prompts a search for a successor. Collins had been with the line for several years and oversaw freight and passenger traffic operations.

Hart Appointed General Manager of Hutchinson Line

The Hutchinson & Southern railway appoints C B Hart as general manager, replacing Charles Collins who resigns after years as traffic manager. Hart, with Rock Island experience, will oversee traffic and operating departments and may push plans to extend the line toward Denison Texas in the spring.

Kanene Charles Collins Hutchinson & Southern Railway Macager C. B Hart Collins Hart Rock Island Hutchinson & Southern Denison Tex

Rock Island and Rail Dept News and Changes

The Rock Island appoints an agent sod operator at Duncan LT due to the illness of his wife and plans a move to Indiana. Crays has served the Rock Island nearly one year. Curtis resumes as yardmaster at Chanute after transfer to Wellington. Murray is reinstated as yardmaster at Wellington. Telegraph Ballard of MK&T coordinates with the U.S. government signal service to broadcast weather forecasts to all system stations at 10 daily. A temporary rack on the Davenport Mississippi bridge is nearly complete and Rock Island resumes through train schedules. The trestle will be remodeled into a jack knife draw gate with a permanent draw to be installed later.

State Journal Ellis Phu D. C. Berard Log Kanaga Union Pacific K.&w Gus Ebling Bert Hamilton Junction City E. W. Easterbrook Salina Leisewing Grand Lodge Leevenworth Barsby Lorts Stakemean Mason Denver Tom Ferrell Tom McMahon Aick Bilis Shawnee County Democratic Central Committee John Twining Miami County G. W. Mills Armstrong Geo. Leisenring Ellis Shops Mahoney Oliver Akers John Shoemaker Jay Galt Lake City Hubbard Ellis High Five Club Opera House Robert Woodard Hallosdes Coffeyville Missouri Pacific Lans Kaogan Thomas Punshon St. Joe Atchison Clair Beard Santa Fe Wellington Sherman Jusation Deniseet Craya Hig Rock Island Duncan Wifl Indiana Crays D. W. Curtis Chanute Hue As Murray Welling Ballard MK. & T. Road United States Government Bridge Mississippi River Davenport Tahat Beso

Emporia Man Coggeshall Invents Railcar Skid

Ex Santa Fe conductor Charles Coggeshall of Emporia has a wrought iron baggage skid that folds beside rail cars. Tested on Santa Fe Union Pacific Northwestern and Michigan Central lines, it eases loading and unloading. He heads to Chicago next week to promote the invention.

Santa Fe Charles Cog Emporia Topeka Kansas City Corgestall Northwestern Michigan Central Coggeshall Chicago

Blantons Accident Leads To Ten Thousand Dollar Suit

Cyrus Bienton of Argentine files a $10,000 damages claim in circuit court alleging a spike mishap injured Blanton’s left eye and eight teeth lost after a claw bar was improperly used under orders. The entry lists Santa Fe engineers and conductors on sick leave or reassigned, with multiple duty changes across engines and divisions.

Cyrus Bienton Santa Fe Company Blanton Fe Co Jones and Pags The Santa Fe Bert Danielser Mneas John Higgins Ben Hankins E. B Sill C.H. Bratch E. E. Ives Kansan City Dodge City Alex. Ferguson C. C. Hayman Davis Cottonwood Division Charles Berry Mark Miller John McKenns

Miss Overman Declares She Fell Of Her Own Accord

In San Francisco on March 4 Deacon Williams cross-examined Miss Overman during the council session over Rev C O Brown facing charges of immorality Noting her feelings toward the married doctor she said she felt none and had fallen of her own accord The council found her tale lacking corroboration while unrelated ads and notices followed about coal lighting devices and Santa Fe railroad round trip tickets

Miss Overman San Francisco Wiiliams C. O. Brown First Congregational Church Dr. Brown Mr. Link Miss Overmaan

Court House Charms Court Gathers For Gifted Chair

Regular January jury presents district judge Hazen with a fine arm chair as a token of admiration. The judge accepts with humor noting the chair will aid his long hours in court. he now uses the new gift throughout the morning session.

Couuty Court House Hazen Sinom Baill John Coyne Harry Bufford Stat Pew Court House CM. Welch Huron C. M. Welch Mr. Aaron A. P. Shrave District Court Jarura

Damaged Suit Dropped in Elevators Death Case

Nellie Rain’s $10,000 wrongful death suit over her son’s killing at the Masonic building was dismissed in district court after the state learned Lombard Investment Co owned the building at the time. No case was made against Lyte in the related $5,000 case. Lytle won the verdict after ten minutes deliberation, a first for the defendant. Coal price listing appears from a local supplier at $2.50 per ton delivered.

Nellie Rain Nellie Rain Bees District Court Concordia Loan and Trust Company Lombard Investment Company Fercter Lyte McGrath-Lytle Demace Slovecker Lytle

Unused Electric Power and Hidden Wastage

A observ­ing man tells New York Tribune reporter of widespread waste in electricity. He cites trolley car shocks from wet rails and doorsills, shocks from lamp fixtures, and a public office experiment where a line formed between a fixture and a radiator. He argues the total unused power could perform vast work.

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