Railroads carry Arizona and New Mexican Rough Riders to Gulf
Santa Fe company wins contract to move 14 officers and 340 men from Santa Fe and Prescott into San Antonio, then into Cuba as Theodore Roosevelt’s famed Rough Riders. Recruits include New Mexico and Arizona cowboys enlisted for the sky regiment. Cavalry units to be formed from two territorial riflemen, with deployment plans and schedules for Prescott and Santa Fe departures.
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Santa Fe
San Antonio
Tex
N. M
Prescott
Athy
New Mexico
Arlene
Caysky
Theodore Homevelt
Rethhy
Iheavy
San Antoni
Santa Be
Cheap Rates Granted For Sunday School and Political Gatherings
One fare for round trips has been granted by Kansas lines for the annual convention of the Republican League of Kansas in Tipha May 2. Another round trip rate applies for the Kansans Sunday School association annual conference at Anijene May 19 to 12. A one and a third fare is set for the Populist Seventh district congressional convention in Hutetipoon May 1. Messy transit notes follow reporting transfers, resignations, and personnel changes across railroads including the Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific. Also reports shipments of oranges from California and notes on several railroad positions and movements.
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Kansas Lines
He-pubbican League of Kansas
Tipwha
Kansas
Kansans Sunday School Association
Anijene
Arete
Hutetipoon
Clack
Missouri
viMes
Coles Pecin
J. Sweuney
Gardinetee
Balan Tor
Nagt
Pears
Queri
Tenwick
Nephowe
Pit
Giviaton Somater
Round House
Trinidad
Tui
Los Angeles
Bev Dividies
Fourt Pacific
Mt Os Wa- Torna
Columdo
Seane
EL Sa Irasks
A. Dickot Canroad
Pekiniong
Potton
Statin Telverapi
Miser Pacific
Ottawa
Aleht Teto
Epermier
Otai
Iz Cary
Calharus
J. W. Frank
Santa Fe
Mr. Fiyk
California
Ape
Southern Pacific
Southern California
Mahomes
Maxlou
Newton
Tle Triands
AL É& F
Oaurey Turner
Lee
Psuwhtien
Omaha
Train disruptions hit Newton line as rain damaged track
In Newton several railroad issues arise including weather damage to the Trimcut between Arkansas City and Florence forcing trains to reroute through Dodge City and Fort Worth. Conductor changes and station upgrades occur while freight and personnel shuffle between divisions and depots.
Locomotive Boiler Heater Patent Gains Praise
Between Lincoln and St Joe Ler the ee has taken ree Woof The roundhouse has xisken the Place of Prun ein on the whiteh ayer charlie W Wi fits Miller of the B. & M. rawndhouse teen granted pat ent bn locomotive Teed pipe heater which pronounted by every engineer and mechanic who has seen H to her valuable impricement. The invention provides a check valve to be applied to the feed water pipes of locomotives and other boilers to prevent the freezing of the lines and hose connections in cold weather. The vital feature of the invention is to secure a circulation of water to attain the desired result in a simple and student manner. Sir, Miller has already equipped a mumis Hight and BG engines with the heat TN
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Lincoln
St Joe
Prunein
Charlie W
Miller
B. & M. Rawndhouse
Wellington Dispatch Notes Santa Fe Stock Rush Impacts
The Wellington report says dispatchers moved to Chicago while Bipoyeher Da replaces here. Engineers Smith and Winans from Newton assist during the Santa Fe stock rush. Trains run between Wichita and Cadwell, delays due to washouts, storms affecting Rock Island line, and crews assigned to Poens Valley construction. Cattle shipments and rail repairs dominate the scene with multiple redirects and personnel changes.
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Chicago
Bipoyeher
Smith and Winans
Newton
Santa Pe
Mitheero
Wichita
Cadwell
Wushvetta
Mulvane
Derby
Peains
Thrush
Poens
Sante Fe
Perth
Corte
Female ferocity fuels Spaniard skin shoe claim in Ottawa
Mrs Captain W H Boltwood of Ottawa offers a large sum for shoestrings made from a Spaniard’s epidermis, stating she would finance mass war if such weapons existed. In Salt Lake City, cattle expert William Penn Anderson reports a unusually good cattle season with no severe losses, noting favorable winter across Colorado through Utah. (First published in Topeka State Journal May 4, 1908.)
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Ottawa
W. H. Boltwood
Topeka
Boltwood
United States
Spain
Cuba
Salt Lake
Utah
William Penn Anderson
Union Stock Yard @ Transit company of
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Anderson
Gaye T
Colorado
Wyumihi
South Dakou
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Northwest
Gentral
California
Nevada
Kansas
Nebraska
Wyoming
Topeka Council Proceedings May 2 1908
Council convened in regular session with mayor presiding. Minutes from April 8 and 16 were approved after the journal was dispensed. Mr. Skinner nominated Mr. Drew for Council President, elected by acclamation, and committees were named including Burgess Skinner Warner Eniorr Merzan for Ways and Means and Drew Roundtree James, Dickinson and others for Streets and Walks.
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Topeka
Katt
Benson
Ures
Wiessom
Drew
Dickinson
Eillott
Merson
Roundtree
Skinner
Warner
C. A. Fellows
Burges
Burgess
Mason
Ames Burgess
O. D. Skinner
John Eniorr
Ways and Means Committee
Topeka Water Company
Alice Lannan
Metropolitan Police Department
J. Greenwall
Lcense
Commercial Club
City Cmtmoll
Mexsis
Greenwald
McManus
Steinberg
Blodiwon Street
Fifth Street
Slyth Avenue
Madison Street
C. Lindeny
John P. Kelly
Carrie Branhaty
Alexander Laird
Jowell
Madmon
Hamilton
Sixth Avenue
Bian
Kinner
Avex
Blossom
Hillet
Morgan
Wormer
Tre
Metropolitan Police
Nedesu
Bur
Topeka Mayor Quietly Reports City Finances and Reforms
The mayor delivers annual address praising population growth and city wealth. He notes paid debts, improved street paving, bridges, and the Sixth Avenue Viaduct, plus a larger city prison addition. He cites bond debt, tax reductions, and a healthy surplus, commends the clerk and departments, and urges continued economical administration and safety upgrades.
For Rent Furnished Rooms With Board Madison and Topeka
Furnished rooms for rent with board and line cooking offered on Topeka avenue and 41 Quincy street. Rates around $2.50 per week. Two gentlemen requested, first segment indicates available furnished rooms with meals.
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Tau Troi
Topeka Ave
Madison
Quincy St
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Yada
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Sardinaeter Walken
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Jaimes
Ascounts, & Warner
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Princes Dickhau
A. TP. Benson
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Fire Department
Danien Burgess
John Elliott
Eve Roundtree
City of
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Kansas River
Sixth Avenue Viaduct
Topeke
Ietal
Giepenus
Snr
Board of Health
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Metropolitan Police Fund
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Viaduct
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Houndire
Dickinssi
Faye Lennon
Elliott
Warnerg
Ren— Benson
Nson
Wyre
Leach Escale
Betty Ane
Karr Bros
Ety
Thormas
Gathers
Oscar Meyer
P. Chisan
RB. Ward
G. A. ‘Tete
Gordon Street
Taylor Street
Fillmore Street
LD. Silmons
Thirteenth Street
Topeka Avenue
R. H. Cathars
Karnas Avenue
Blossam
Dinkinson
Hilcott
Toundtree
Junilary
Judiciary Committee
Etna
Adams Street
Missouri Pactic Railway
Adams
Avai
Wilks
W. G. Hranks
Roundred
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Evenine
Clork's
McFadden
Kansas City
Geo
Stansfield
Kan. Ave
Miller'a Pharmacy
Cor
FW. Ziegler & Co
Dearborn St
J. W. Curran
Horton
Kan
W. L. Kline Co
St. Louis
Mount Hope
Addres
Care Journal
Polkst
S. B. Curser
Elebih
Quincy
Colville & Bertrand
Kanga
Shai Golden Rule Machine Works
Taperat
Pepeks
Olésa
Hansas Ave
Pontick
Western Ave
Purman
Fir Manass
Thd
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Joter
W. B McCormick
Ais Iam
Lawrence
HS East Eighth St
Tyler
Chandler
Sersey Cow
Emmett St
R.sp
Weible & Horndr
East Seventh St
M. Manso
Ralston Homain
Bouse
John G Howard & CO
Medicaey Sone
Sea Kansas Avenue
Hogaboom & CO
Cantern
Bowman & CO
Twenty-first
Madison Jots
Shorehome
Seng Naa
Lowman Hill
Pear Church
W. A. Forbes
West Avenue
Douthitt Place
Bagens Wolfe
James B. Hayden
J C. Darling CO
Campbell
Govumbisa Sulu
M. Forbes
L. Biscoe
Milo Norton
West Sixth Ave
Conour
W. Jon
Eo Topeka Cycle CO
W. Mhst
V., Edson
Vv. Brick and Paving Co
Mue
R. Hague
Florist
R. J. Groves
G Grover
Tosera Printing CO
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Toya
Estula
RehGre
C.F. Menninger
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Biome
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Elmost
Space Quarterly
New York Exchange
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Wy A. van Wester
Lal Sou
Westway
Avia
Ieu Jareld
Gridit
Josene
Wok
H. L. Larsh & Co
Tete
Kansas Ay
Sanita Fe
W. Cc. Garvey
Great Western Steam
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