Records Move as Colorado Midland Assumes Control
The separation of the Colorado Midland from the Santa Fe creates office upheaval as records are sorted for shipment to Colorado Springs. Key staff changes are planned, with transfers and dismissals limited. W. Sadler to oversee Midland bookkeeping, J. Clancy to handle agents accounts, and L. P. Linley to manage freight accounts. Santa Fe hospital car plans and Topeka firemen travel also feature in the updates.
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Colorado Mid-land
Santa Fe
Nat Road
Colorado Springs
Midland
The
Hants Ps
Ail W. Sadler
J. Clancy
Linley
General Freight Office
Edward Wilder
Disinterment rumor rebutted by Pardee Works chief
Calvin Pardee, president of The C Pardee Works, writes from Philadelphia that no removal of Aston D. Stevens and A G Hazlett remains is planned. He pledges to inform families and reinter bodies only if needed, at his own expense, in a public cemetery when the time comes. The El Dorado Republican editor recalls Stevens and local Topeka figures linked to Jayhawker history, noting previous reminiscences and local names.
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Ft. Riley
Rock Island
First Cavalry
United States Army
Ft Riley
Arizona
Seventh Cavalry
Ft Worth
Manhattan
Calvin Pardee
G Pardee Works
5. G. Parker
Aston D. Stevens
A. G. Hazlett
R Riladelphia
Parker
Jopeka
Kas
Dean Sta
Perth Amber
N. J
Hazlitt and
Stevens
C. Pardee Works
Lemais
G Panvts
C. Pardee
el Dorado Republican
T. B Murdock
Aaron D. Stevens
Colonel Whipple
Anston D. Stevens
Brown
Harper's
Ferro
Thomas Murdock
Mt Pleasant
Iowa
Kansas
Towa
Jim Lane
Nebraska
M. M
T. B
Missouri
Leevenworth
Topeka
Guilford Dudley
Bully Thompson
Jim Hickey
Stod
Cope
Willis Guordoo
Tom Murphy
EC. E. Garvey
Halliday
Dan
Len Hors
Parnsworths
Haskell Bors
Seacraves
Enoch Chase
Crane
Colonel Dickey
Lewis Bodwell
Peter Wemple
Mr. Weymath
Kellams
Two Husses
Colonel Ritchie
Trott Family
Whitings
Si Hunter
Jim Disney
Mra Scales
Mra Allen
Smith King
King Smith
Ben Dudley
Nichelle
Timothy Diclatire
George Davis
FL W. Giles
Leveland
G G
Gage
Mr Miller
Topeka the Ring
Wood Named General Agent for Passenger and Freight
Mr Wood has been promoted to general agent of both passenger and freight departments for the district. The move is described as lucrative and met with praise from Topeka friends. Meanwhile David Bennetts Foot Cat, a brakeman on the Hook Island, suffered a serious injury at Belleville this week, losing his right foot after missing his step while boarding the engine. He had been transferred from Horton two months earlier and recently from Kansas City. He carries accident insurance with the Maccabees.
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Kansas
Smith
Santa Fe
Ellinwood
Hutchingun
Bonnell
Hannell
L. G. Tullin
T. C. Frazier
Coffeyville
Kan
Hubert Martin
Spingel
Guthrie, Oxta
A. Springs
Hahn
Elreso
Okla
St Louis
Oklahoma Central
Santa Pe
Burlington
David Knapp
Strong City
Cleveland
Republican League
Topeka
Lee Sidwell
New York
A. J. Hitt
Dunlap
Chicago
A Kimball
Kansas City
H. Monkhoure
Missouri River
Horton
Caldwell
St Joe
Wood
David Bennett
Hook Island
Belleville
Monetary Club Proposed in Northree to Debate Money Question
A plan to form a Monetary Club in Northree aims to enlighten the ordinary mind on rudimentary money principles. It will welcome advocates of both metals, not to convert to any standard, but to debate the issue and familiarize members with the facts. Promoters include O A Pier A C Hobson A J Kane R Bo Measters Sam Dolman Archis Baird and Tom James.
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Northree
Ars O. A Pier
A. C. Hobson
A.J. Kane
R. Bo Measters
Sam Dolman
Archis Baird
Tom James
Holding Their Wheat
Farmers and small dealers across Kansas hold large wheat stocks awaiting high prices. With little wheat left, buyers speculate on a dollar per bushel, as households and traders accumulate crops, including J. W. Baker of Hollyrood with 8 reading 0 bushels and Riley county holders, signaling a potential statewide boom.
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Kansas
J. W. Baker
Hollyrood
Riley County
Woolen Hill freight cars to be unloaded and stored
Santa Fe holds fourteen cars of woolen mill machinery tied to the Oakland mill collapse. They will be unloaded next week and stored on the yards with a freight bill from Maine to Kansas around $900. Likely sale of the machinery to satisfy the claim later. Card of thanks from Mrs. Scannatn for support during illness and death.
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Santa Fe
Oakland Woolen Mill Company
Maine
Kansas
Kansas Delegates to Cleveland Favor Silver Debate
Kansas Republicans split on silver with a conservative slate to Cleveland led by W A Calderhead. Ex Lieutenant Governor A J Feit supports free silver while W A Calderhead and Lucien Baker edge the delegation toward mixed views. Delegates include Calderhead at large and district picks across nine districts plus college delegates.
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Republican National League
Goldbug Calderhead
Republican
Kansas
National League
A. J. Feit
Atchison
W. A. Calderhead
Gould Bug
Lucien Baker
Cleveland
Kauses
League
Oildehead
Kansas Republican League
W. A. Calderbend
Marysville
T. J. Anderson
Shawnee
Lidies Baker
Leavenworth
M. W. Merks
Kingman
Eric Wystrom
E. W. Mose
Barton
Hamilton
Cherokee
B.S Stovall
Wrandotte
N. G. Prettyman
Logan
A. B. Malvane
Pottawatomia
A. J. Felt
W. H. Tracey
Pottawatomie
L. F. Randolph
Jefferson
W. C Cook
W. W. Nevison
Douglas
George Taylor
Wrandotne
W., G Lansdos
Bourbon
C. K Dow
Downson
E G Gray
Cowles
A Rabbit Farm Gains Ground in Wa baunsee County
An alms man describes a novel industry near Wa baunsee City Itiwa rabbit farm owned by Fred Meyer He bought the first pair from Pennsylvania for 1250 They breed rapidly up to twelve in a litter and he plans Chicago markets paying 10 to 12 cents per pound He also sells a pair for 5 dollars The rabbits feed on alfalfa and wheat The piece notes Royal baking powder as safe and economical and mentions Kansas Republican league executives and insurance men involvement.
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Wabaunsee County
Itiwa Rabbit Farm
Fred Meyer
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Goulds Fight Tax Burden as Estates Face High Rates
George Gould testifies in the Gould estate tax case as the referee reports the personal property at 10 million dollars. The family argues they are non residents and that assessed values wildly exceed their wealth. The record cites compared valuations for Vanderbilt, Sage, Tilden, Carnegie, and Huntington among others.
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New Yoas
Gould
George Gould
William B. Vanderbilt
Cornelliuls
Wiliam K. Vanderbilt
Russell Sage
Tilden
Andrew Carnegie
GP. Huntington
Hartwell case sparks church debate in state journal
A letter to the editor defends Christian Science amid Hartwell family distress and crop pressures in western Kansas. The writer recounts personal visits, notes family strain, and asserts faith as a remedy. Also included are a funeral notice for Timothy F. Scannell and an advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Salve, with local sales info.
Topeka G A R posts draft resolutions on Gallon case
A Topeka book-keeper, George B Gallen, is targeted after alleged insults to the U S flag, prompting a Lincoln club meeting to draft resolutions and seek discharge. Resolutions and copies will go to Santa Fe receivers and general solicitor. Royal Baking Powder endorsement follows with kitchen-use praise.
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G. A. KR
Topeka
G. A R
George B. Gellon
The
Santa Fe
Gallon
United States
Lincoln Polit
Wilson, McCook
Walker
George R. Peck
Newton Residents Boycott Hutchinson Jubilee Over Hoagland
Newton residents refuse to participate in next Hutchinson Jubilee due to alleged dishonesty and favoritism by manager Hoagland. The Newton Musical Union cites evidence and warns that Hutchinson Commercial Club’s choice may bar Newton from future events.
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Newton
Hutchinson
Commercial Club
Professor Hoagland
Newton People
Newton Kansan
Gaston Boyd
Newton Musical Union
Hutchingon Commercial Club
Hoagland
Jubileea
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Sante Fe Whs
Nick
Sante Fa Hospital
Hovetoim
Hospitil
J.B
la Junta
Ovest French
Peter Anderson
Obarien Yowell
Wim. Jones
R. T. Welch
Mark Miiley
John Steby
W. F. McClain
Prank Tiptoe
H. Snafwlit
W. C Eticityon
Scarlet
Topesa
Caton
Chawute
Ladies’ Society
the Brotherhood of Locomotivn
Chia
Topeke
Sunts Pe
RC Barnes
OC Eherman
Dire Barnard Tobies
Mra Ed, Wend
James Gallotly
Chanute
Atatea
Sperry
Union Pacific
Ellsworth
Lew Maxwell
Herington
General Railroad Notes
A. Gentry
Denver
Wilder
Wilson
California
J.D. Waters
Henry Bennett
BT. Lewis
A. L Clark
Dru. W. Hogeboom
Santa Fe Medical Department
Chi
Will Nicholson
al Taylor
Maneger Frey
Mudge
Don
Texas
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W. T. Crowder
J.C. Weeks
JL. A Neeley
W. W. Wood
Colorado Spring
Mr. Wood
John Browns
Murdock
Waters& Haines
M.D
Chicago Board of Health
Thana
T. F
Charles F. Scott
State Republican League
EC Lite
Abilene
B.K Bruce
P. P. Campbell
Pittsburg
C H. Tucker
Lawrence
Charles & Elliott
J. L. Bristow
Toka
W. Y. Morgan
Emporis
BH. Reory
Topeka Insurance
M. W. van Valkenburg
Liverpool
London & Globe
Fort of
Home Insurance Company of
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Henry Saleiman
Hans Peterson
Jovenal
Model 41
Dame Fashion
Columbia
Hartford
Pope
Cons
Francebos
Buffalo
Columbia Agency
Sve Zcent Stampa
Columbia and
Martrora Bicycles
Topeks
George
Hartwell
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Joerant
Christ
Parcoos
Clifton
Mrs. Hartwell
Weatero Kansas
Mra Resing
Sirs H
Mre. Parsooe
Jesus
Mra
Heste
Mas Ron
Caarman
T. F. Scannell
Timothy F. Scannell
Church of the Assumption
Mrr. Scannell
Stone Cutter’s Union
Worcester
Mess
Boston
Mass
Buekien
J. K Jones
Gul Kansas
Jovrnal
B82
T. de Witt Taimare
Brooklyn
God
Keeley
Clay Street
Portsmouth Building
Canon City
Rangusia
South-Western Fuel Company
Kansas Avenue
Petlice
McClaughry
Canon
Western Feet Co
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