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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1898

Page

8

Santa Fe Railway Announces Station Reorganization and Abolitions

An official circular from General Manager Brey outlines major changes along the Santa Fe line. Starting tomorrow, 12 new sidings and one new station will be added, eight stations abolished, and names and mileposts of five stations altered. Numerous name changes accompany the overhaul, affecting many divisions and branches from Atchison to Cedar Point and beyond.

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Memorial Day Observance by Labor Martyrs Association in Chicago

Memorial Day November 11 observances by the Labor Martyrs Association in Chicago honor anarchist victims. Graves at Waldheim cemetery will be decorated and a memorial meeting held with members from various unions and singing societies. No parade, only grave ceremonies and an evening meeting with hymns and songs.

Labor Martyrs’ Association Chicago Pisne Waldheim Cermelere Imler Labor Mir Tyre’ Memorial Association Turner and Singing Societies Esther Weildhelm Eveling Memorial Heietiaa Aiilea Singing Societies de Gereman

Postum Affects Family Health Replacing Tea Coffee

A reader from Texas describes trying Postum after years of coffee and tea with poor health effects. The note claims improved health, fewer fevers and chills, and a preference for Postum over prior beverages, noting difficulty obtaining Portum locally but strong endorsement from Rev H H Rogers of Eisgin for its benefits.

Bern Waen Cuiburné HH. Rogers Eisgin Postum bin Praiven

Society Women Work to Help Tailors Strike Fund

New York leaders of the striking Fifth avenue tailors and Edward Kelly of the Socialist Reform club announced society women had pledged 540,000 to set up a cooperative shop for the strikers. More contributions were urged at the Consainers League meeting, with a site hoped near Fifth Avenue between Thirtieth and Thirty-fourth streets. Members of the Ladies Tailors union planned a community committee to pursue a shop site and payment arrangements, while some donors preferred anonymity.

New York Fifth Avenue East Twenty-first Street Shimmalk Topstarter Ladies* ‘Tailors’ Union Kelly Royal Reform Club Ar. Kelly Armourice Francis J. Clay Moran Church Association Tterests Patterson Social Reform Club University Pines Tuestay Batterson Uninae Weurehiate

A Good Place to Avoid Porto Rico Emigration Advice

Report by American consul at Porto Rico warns young men seeking work to avoid the island. Clerks carpenters engineers and laborers should stay away. many Porto Ricans ready to fill jobs at low pay. Even with future U S laws, a traveler or investor should have ample funds and return passage.

Washington Hanna Porto Iico Hanna Sai Tam Porto Ricn Porto Rico Dl Rich Mo Pernoua Homer United States Sali Tiand Uye

Commerce With Russia To Be Increased By Direct Line

Ambassador Hitchcock reports progress toward a direct steamship line between the United States and Russia to boost trade. Through U S Consul Hornboat in Riga, an agreement with the Copenhagen United Steamship Company aims to run ships from St Petersburg to Riga and New York. Lower freights and faster shipments are claimed to expand imports and strengthen U S Russian commerce.

Russia Washington Bitchcock St St Petersburg State Department United States Hornboat Riga United Steamship Company of Copenhagen Rusela St. Petersburg Higa New York Bore—holgt Benpcks

Ambiguous OCR Passage Describes Rail Yard Accident Notes

Fragmentary report details a rail yard incident with injured workers and switching engines on a cottonwood line. Lacking clear names or dates, the text mentions a man knocked down and aid rendered, with references to engine movements and ongoing service operations.

Iver Orin Smith Aes Smith

Fire and train crew moves at Emporia yard incident

Fireman Al Davia and Conductor Ba Dowie oversee a routine rail yard maneuver on the Arkansas line. An unused Rinmuetor device is reported. Engineer Turnpaugh and Hickard assist as crews load cars onto the tip track. Dispatcher jek signs off as operator Gebnare returns, restoring normal Cottonwood service from Dorado.

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Railroad Notes Bring New Brakemen and Rail Upgrades

Six new brakemen arrive from El Paso to Las Vegas, most with experience, as Santa Fe line upgrades spark talk of improved service and water lines between La Junta and Trinidad. Injuries reported include a crushed finger on a wheel, and crews transfer to Pueblo and Albuquerque for operations. Missouri Pacific plans a new passenger train between Fort Scott and Yates Center, with possible expansion to a line via Rich Hill to Kansas City.

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Kansans to Manila on transport ships this week

In San Francisco in November the transport steamers Pennsylvania Pueblo and Newport are set to sail for Manila this week. The Pennsylvania will carry the First Iowa regiment and is expected to depart Thursday. The Pueblo will transport five companies of the First Towpeskes, Nevada cavalry, and a battalion of the Twentieth Kansas, with General Miter and staff, and the Newport will carry the California heavy artillery and the Wyoming battery, likely leaving Saturday.

Manila San Francisco Pennsylvania Pueblo Newport Iowa Nevada Covalry Miter California Heavy Artillery

Albuquerque Engineers Host Successful Armory Ball

Albuquerque Engineers held a ball at the Armory with about 80 couples present. Music by Miurg’s orchestra filled the evening as a fine supper was served. Committees listed include Fons, Se ialia, Gchottenbrema, and others with Carroll as portman ager and Hogan assisting.

Albuquerque Armory

Unclear historical note on rail yard and personnel

Fragmentary OCR items describe a freight yard in transition with references to Freom Newton, a bridge, and a future facility. Mentions over ten cars of grain en route to Galveston and the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Trainmen planning annual events. No clear dates or definite actions.

Cyrus Alexane Ghent Galveston Brotherhood of Sullway Bill Fane Marshall Ralph Thompson Tom Oneal Che Zalles Patrick Wy

Los Angeles Favors National Education Meet Site

District Superintendent A G Lane reports Los Angeles could host the next annual convention of the National Education Association if favorable railroad rates are arranged. The executive committee toured western cities including Los Angeles Seattle Portland and Salt Lake City and will report on rail arrangements. David A Wells in Norwich Conn is described as resting comfortably with little change in condition and may live one or two weeks.

Chicago Los Angeles A. G. Lane National Educational Association Bo, Lyte Milleravile Inwin Shepherd Winond, Minn J. SN. Greenwood Kanana City Seattle Tacoma Francisco Portland David A. Wells Norwich Conn Mr. Wells Merbert White Wells Santa Fe-Praeie Road Dirk Loplee Gatch Ludge Husene Wiliam Gate Topeka Florence Nichtingale Thin City TJ. Wilton Vol Semple Franklin County Frank Portes Redmond Comely Company Grand Opera Aranday Toner Kate Townsend Atlas Kate Bricker A. Townsend Hazen Exwin Washburn College Bipiluam Fy Deke Heart of the George Root Ihavente Trim Lane Mor Tours Protate Cart Peke Asylum James L. King King Marthe O' Wellh Saaca A Haine Gariages Amit Tde Maxen Senta Benetics Mt S.M A. A. Carnahan Gamonlinte Futon Eoclutiee Labor Hoket Weekes Lipecomi Wekat Wil Joaph Monnat Jones Tea Dolman Burner Trporta Timelin Tonay Pontion XMCA Bante Nebraska T. H. Jansen Tonver Ed Proptor Tudee En Cal Mitchell Dick Atullig Eecey Leppen Enst-Ory

Topeka Gossip and Local Notes Parade

Mayor notables and townsfolk in Topeka are cited in a flurry of items. The column notes Major W. J. Brown from Leavenworth, Judge Foster riding out, and various residents recovering from illness. It mentions openings, performances, divorces, a murder case nearby, election chatter, thefts, schoolhouse break-ins, and a Halloween crowd with youths.

Zelaya Endorses Nicaraguan Canal Concession

The Nicaraguan Congress unanimously approves the provisional agreement between President Zelaya and American contractors Be. Fl Craisen and Edward Eyre to build an inter oceanic canal with the Maritime Canal company, terminating the concession on October 19, 1899, amid cheers from lawmakers and spectators. A second item notes Washington theatergoers attending a production titled A Brace of Partridges.

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Their Figures Agree Breidenthal and Bowersack Talk on Train

On a Kansas City bound train Sunday Breidenthal sat with AfeNwal Godard and J W Breidenthal while J De Bowersock joined after arrival. They discussed the election and "enemy" status as Bowersock learned Breidenthal believed he spoke with Republicans. The meeting showed mistaken affiliations and political intrigue on the journey.

Breidenthal Bowersack Kansas City Tom AfeNwal A. A. Godard John W. Breidenthal Ian McNeal Godard Tajk Commissover Almeelf Theitenthal Hreidenthal Coon J. de Bowersock Congress Bowerscele Mila Breidenthal

Real Estate Transfers Reported With Registers of Deeds

Real estate transfers recorded include Nicholas Conrad and wife to Alex Adams for 1500 dollars covering parts of the northeast quarter. David J Johnston and wife to Hat Us Moorhead for 400 dollars comprising 14 Steen Massachusetts Street lots in Johnston's addition. Grace W Davis and husband to A C Kungaman for 1600 dollars relating to lot 279 and 386, Harri son sired, AS. John F Moi to in 1700 dollars for Iowa SV and 300 Sacrian street.

Nicholas Conrad Alex Adams David J. Johnston Steenchusetts Street Johnston Grace W. Davis A.C. Kungaman Harrison John F. Moi Sacrian Street

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Fast Relief

A Topeka ad touts a "MYSTIC CURE" that claims rheumatism and neuralgia vanish in 1 to 3 days. It asserts rapid elimination of the disease cause and notes dietary benefits. Sold by Swift & Holliday at 23 Kansas Avenue, and by Geo. Burghart.

Swift & Holliday Kansas Avenue

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