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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1898

Page

7

Santa Fe plans YMCA building in Temple Texas

Temple Texas May 9 C F W Felt chief engineer of the Santa Fe was in the city with plans for a new Young Men's Christian association building. The three story structure could be a large auditorium with lower floor gym and baths. Ground near Harvey eating house to be donated by the Santa Fe. Plans to be decided at once.

Temple Texas C. F. W. Felt Santa Fe Young Men's Christian Association Harvey Eating House Cork Topeka Ato Srelock Mapa Taemow Don Wyder Ebeck Trepela Wasra Prgosala Papel” Fucei Tanpha Mepadden

Union Pacific Retrenchment Overworks Clerks in Cheyenne

Cheyenne Wyoming May 9 retrenchment in the clerical force of the Union Pacific at this place keeps the shop and motive power clerks on overtime with some working 14 hours daily. Officials await a government contract to haul 600000 tons of Penneyives ain anthracite coal to the Pacific coast which, if secured, will add ten extra freight trains of 25 cars each for about six months. The company ships 140 gravel cars daily from Sherman pits with two steam shovels and 27 men employed, and orders are on hand for 200 cars per day.

Cheyenne Wyo Union Pacific Pacific Coast Wyoming Division Sherman

Banta Fe's Trouble Sparks Ward Battle Over Crossings

Residents of Colorado Springs Third ward clash with Santa Fe railroad over grade crossing access east of the tracks. City official hints at legal action to force opening and enforce penalties if trains block the street. Also promotional note for Union Pacific and Santa Fe trains between Topeka and Kansas City.

Colorado Santa Fe Pike's Peak Avenue Costa Street Huerfano Street St. John

Groceries offered at lower prices despite higher costs

Advertises lower grocery prices through large purchases before price increases. Lists numerous items with brands and quantities including meats, fruits, vegetables, canned goods, baking products, soaps, cereals, pantry staples, and tobacco, noting value against other stores. Mentions Calharos and Doid's Muftalo brands and various canned fruits, fish, and baking powders.

Camp Leedy Sunday Dinner Rations Spark Camp Tensions

Volunteers at Camp Leedy enjoyed plenty of food sent from Topeka and other towns for Sunday dinner. However several companies were overlooked in the distribution, leaving some squads with no servings while others received large baskets, crates, and donations from home.

Quaristinas Exposition Bulkling Failies of Topeka Captain Buchan

When a Rule Is Not a Rule Guards Face Dignity Gap

Captain John C. McGinley of the Porta volunteers stands tall without uniform, causing discipline issues at Camp Leeds. Generals delay uniform issue until Leavenworth. guards struggle with insignia. McCrum notes guards must show discretion. officers require commission to be recognized.

John C. McGinley Hm| Porta Company of Volunteers Camp Leeds Generitrum Leavenworth Capicsa Tupotsa Moginia Meister McCrum McGinley McCrur McCrinm Nome Iment

Doing Big Business with Soldier Boys Pie Pole Chorus

War time volunteers line a ward at Camp and collect pies from residents for soldiers. Girls inquire about pies as the chorus repeats Those are words of a four chorus. Pies are brought to the soldiers who lean and reach for the treats in a gymnastic display.

Vinale

Crowded Camp Scene Amid Prayers and Boxing Match

In Cam Leery’s big tent a fervent prayer by Rev. H. D. Fisher occurred as a crowd formed outside the parade ground. Soldiers lounged nearby while a boxing match unfolded near the camp’s far gate, with voices from the crowd and a stray call echoing into the tent.

H. D. Fisher Cam Leery

Band Concert Delights Camp Leedy Crowd

The 40 cam yesterday afternoon Mar shalls band performed at Camp Leedy in front of Gen McCrum. Between 12 000 and 15 000 soldiers and visitors filled the camp and cheered the medley of patriotic tunes. Gen McCrum praised the band for bringing music to a quiet camp and thanked them for their kindness and effort.

Marshalls Band Camp Leedy McCrum Georgia America Glying

Bonnet and parasol parades at Camp Leedy

Sunday at Camp Leedy featured a bonnet parade following the band concert in front of the headquarters tent with officers reviewing entrants. A parasol parade was announced for 5 o'clock in front of the hospital tent inviting all women with pretty parasols. Also noted were Sabbath services in several tents and halls with ministers from Galloway Long Everett and Thomas delivering sermons and music by the Modocs.

Camp Leedy Christi Sanitary Commission Mr. Galloway M. C. Long M. L. Everett M. L. Thomas Exposition Hall Modocs Maj. Anderson Mr. Long

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