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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1900

Page

3

Delegates Named for Topeka Conference by Governors

A list of gubernatorial appointees to the twenty seventh National Conference of Charities and Correction includes representatives from multiple states. Virginia Major Robert Stiles Rowell Fee George B Davin from Richmond and others across South Dakota North Dakota and Illinois are named along with several towns and firms. The mixed roster covers diverse locales and organizations.

Topeka Govermor Staley Dyer Gates National Conference of Charities and Correction Virginia Robert Stiles Rowell Fee George B. Davin Richmandee Southarvita J. Adperey Charerton Harte Columbia Willacha Greenville Arona

PLAN GREAT TUNNELS FOR WORSHINOL FACILITIES

The Topeka State Journal reports a plan to develop worsinol facilities including a tunnel network and comsuctiie tet. The proposal mentions Jersey City and a bid to begin in February with advertising for the project. Officials note health and safety concerns and reference prior campaigns and cures.

May Arthur's First Washington Victories and Casualty List

Manila dispatches record casualties among U S Army units in the tropic campaign. Names include Henry J. Aires, Thomas J. vn mrtuols, James Jackson, James B. Ydon, Ney J. Hi Perinephritit, Joseph E sods, George W. ween Shion Sexton, and Sousk Smith among others. Reports detail meningitis dysentery and tuberculosis deaths May 1 to May 7 and note a killed by unknown parties incident in the 44th infantry. ARTHUR and related unit designations referenced in the field report.

Washingt Arthur Paige Manila Cheer & Gwinke Apel SS Ee Aristastri Tata ‘Chiton & Webde Svicey J Eeccesates Infantry James B Ydon Liseae Infantry Sargeant Ney J Forty-seventh Infantry Joseph Esods Eleventh Cavalry George W. Ween Shion HH Sexton May Company C. Forty-fourty Infantry Sousk Smith Mantia— Pany Aycipal Carpet Sas Sareea Pany Ignal Corps True Mac Arthur

Peter Cooper Dollar Dinner Highlights Omaha Dinner

Report of the Peter Cooper Dollar Dinner in Omahe Nebraska with remarks by Governor Poynter and speakers including Dr J M Gardner and John W Freidenthal. Bryan’s address urged unity among Democrats Populists and silver Republicans and discussed money issues while indicating the second place nomination process at Sioux Falls conference. Enthusiasm and expectations for a smooth fusion appeared as delegates debated candidate naming and future strategy.

Peter Cooper Omabi Omahe Neb Coliseo Perliam Alous Falls Terran Weidner Welcimt Eimer Thomas Guts Od Yutser W. A. Poynter Ne- Braga T. C. Patterson Denver News Tavis New Ion Fiston Henna Ies Hegan Dave Spain Tom Patterson Cysdone Davis Patterson Sioux Falls Mir Bryan

Philippine Schools Plans For the Education of the Little Brown Men

Article discusses education for Philippine youth alongside colonial administration aims. Mentions Manila population figures and schooling efforts, with references to officials and routes. Notes Grand Trunk railway travel and inquiries for further information about education programs and related services.

Phinelpat Sietnstiel Syetnassie Boers Childres Manila Witsw Bf Rizai

Santa Fe Cuts Car Repairing Force Amid Improved Equipment

Railroad news reports reductions in Santa Fe car repairing staff at several yards due to better than usual car equipment and fewer bad order cars. Most layoffs are temporary with spring traffic and stock movements expected to require repairs later. Automatic couplers and air brakes compliance by August 1 are stressed amid ongoing industrial demand and interline commerce rules.

Santa Fe Torres Argentine Topeka Ottawa Ft Madison

Automatic couplers required by June first limit date

Rock Island announces uniform rule for interstate traffic. After June 1 1900 all cars must have automatic couplings or be non eligible for through movement. Cars not meeting the standard will be refused unless already outward from home via Chicago Rock Island and Pacific. after August 1 1900 unconnected cars cannot be accepted under any conditions.

Rock Island H. A. Parker United States American Railway Association Rereby Chicago, Hock Inland & Paritic Railway

First Kansas Locomotive Retired From Central Branch Service

The six original Central Branch engines are scrapped, numbers 161 162 163 164 174 and 154 with 161 the first to touch Kansas soil. Old relic to be donated to the State Historical Society. shipment to St Louis for junking and melting. replacements by larger moguls. Weller to compile history of engine 161 for the historical society.

Central Branch Iran Soete Historical Society Str Weller St. Louis Nciety

Swamp Root Promises Cures for Kidney and Bladder

An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a miraculous plant based remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims relief from swelling a night time urination and urgency after liquor and beer use. It offers free sample bottles and a booklet by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York and asks readers to mention Topeka Daily State Journal.

Kitmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N.Y Topeka Daily State Journal

Hitt Makes Early Western Road Tour Stops

Chicago officials, including Mr. Stillwell, met with railroad officials yesterday as Mr. Hitt began a multi city inspection. He visited Kansas City briefly, planned Colorado stops, and would return via Omaha. It is his first trip over this section in about four months.

Chicago

Transfer Of A Pass Denver May The Union Pacific Inquiry

A notice reports a transportation pass issue involving Charles $Thomas, Governor of Colorado, with possible courtesy withdrawals. The case centers on Mr Jackson, governor's stenographer, who sought extension and travel using the pass. Papers have moved to Omaha for review.

Denver May Union Pacific Rad- Zoed Charles $. Thomas Colorado Othe Jackson Superin Devel Wilferd Teller Ar. Jackson Ir. Devel NHL Kill Kan Aonor Baratement Devet Willard Teller Teller Omaha

Haunting Locomotive No 763 Said to Haunt Santa Fe Engine

A sensational report from an old Union depot yard describes Santa Fe Engine No 763 as haunted and deadly. Fireman and engineer recall a previous fatal accident involving another engine and a worker, claiming the locomotive haunted by past murders and capable of moving on its own.

Santa Fe Engine No Santa Be Union Depot Bean Jim Kim Je Junta Frank Barker Perkins Barker

Santa Fe Out at Ottawa Amid Possible Force Reduction

Word from Ottawa indicates Santa Fe may withdraw and cut forces, with plans to keep a slender unit for essential duties. The action follows a broader reduction pattern observed in related postings.

Santa FE Ottawa

Santa Fe Reds Lose to Picked Nine 3 8

The Santa Fe Reds were defeated by a picked nine from Sahoo by 3 to 1. The game showed the Reds’ battery work was weak and several holding positions on the team were deemed incompetent. Suggestions arose to make changes to secure victory.

Neveis Santa Fe “Reds Sahoo Feda

New Santa Fe Run Sets Raton to Las Vegas Record

A Santa Fe speed record from Raton to Las Vegas surpassed prior marks with a two hour thirty minute run by engineer McCrady and crew, followed by a two hour fifteen minute record set April 1400 involving Tourn, Scott, and four cars. Local rail and mechanical officials discuss iron purchases, Holton encampment planning, and shop activities amid rain and inspections across Emporia Ottawa and Holliday.

Raton Las Vegas Enginere McCrady al Aprioth Ft. Tourn Pireman J. Mt. Scott Wagan Mound Las Vi Haton Las

Raton Crews See Promotions and Transfers In Rail Line

From Las Vegas reports show Passenger Conductor J. M. Leseney returns from Denver and several Sremen on the south end resign. Wm B. Thomson is promoted to general foreman of all shops at Raton and Trinidad. Engineer Pete Linn returns to his Waldo coal run post. Fireman D. D. Livingston awarded 5000 dollars in damages after finger injury at Lordsburg. James Glesey replaces Norgrass’s crew map vacancy after J. S. McDonald’s death in Cincinnati. Lee Wright reassigned to Santa Fe branch. Fred Slyes moves to extra board. Topeka exam passers Bates Brackett, Joe Crate, John Connors, Albert Ayers, Walter Andrews await engineer promotions.

J. M. Leseney Denver Sremen South End Wr. Hardman Salt Lake City Utah Wm. B. Thomson Raton Trinidad Pete Linn Waldo D. D. Livingston Lordsburg James Glesey Norgrass J. 5 McDonald Cincinnati Lee Wright Santa Fe Fred Slyes Bates Brackett Joe Crate John Connors Albert Ayers Walter Andrews Topeka

G A R Pension Bill Advances In Washington

The House approved a bill amending general pension laws to broaden disability coverage for widows and to raise the annual pension from 86 to 5. The measure, tied to G A R recommendations, passed unanimously to modify pension office rulings and budget allocations.

Washington Pension Office GATR

Scofield Mine Disaster Official Report Summary

Salt Lake City May report by W G Sho superintendent of Pleasant Valley notes 250 total killed 19% rescued 106 alive and uninjured. 15 widows and 370 orphans. Plus unrelated ads for pain cures and travel tidbits from the St Petersburg correspondent.

Scofield Salt Lake Utah May W. G. Sho Pleasant Vadley Teounutar Otal Borlem

Tortured a Witness Intense Snfertia Endured in Dixie Ky

In Dixie Kentucky witness T. Jn Martin testified after coughing fits that persisted nightly. He described trying Dr Kinga New Discovery and Instant Relief for throat chest and lung troubles and claimed it stopped his cough and could cure consumption, with bottles guaranteed at A T Woeguner's drug store Konsus Ave.

T. Jn Martin Dixie Uketi Kinga New

Travel and health ads mix in Hot Springs NR

Train fares to Hot Springs and Cincinnati listed with return options and sale dates. The notices promote passenger routes via Rock Island and Santa Fe with agents named. An advertisement for blood purifier and health tonic products is included. Mentions a People's party convention and druggists selling items.

Rock Island Atchison Santa Fe Sociar Jo Bryane H.W. Squires Kansas Avenue

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