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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1899

Page

3

Trusts and corporate plans loom in New York

In New York a Times report outlines a proposed alliance of rubber and automotive firms forming a great organization. Meetings to perfect the trust unite major producers, with a focus on bicycle components and auto parts. Key figures Studwie Aer and Riker attend, while discussions touch on the Wilmington auto venture planned for Saturday.

New York Wenn Coenbine Astutia Wombine Autorubie Ereiak Io Saute Studwie Aer Riker Wilmington Batarday

Germany staye d out would have nothing to do with the Trasevant trouble

A garbled report from European dispatches notes Western powers and mediators in a question of intervention between Germany and Russia over a crisis in Europe. The text references Paris, London, and New York wires describing the stance of Germany and the Allied actions, with unclear specifics but a call for joint measures and arbitration.

New York Trine Feum London St. Petersbuns Mardis Post France Germany

Municipal Pawn Shop Seeks High Interest Loans

Chicago reports a municipal pawn shop operating under a charter to issue loans at 2 percent per month. Officials defend the plan as a public safeguard, claiming it protects residents from predatory lending while potential investors promote growth and stability. Local authorities discuss broader economic impact and possible regional expansion.

Chicago Weber Mnet Pustomars Stari J. W. Purwell

Scrofula Remedies Promoted For Children’s Health

An aged health note urges treating scrofula, a swelling in the neck, with Emulsion. It claims kernels swell, become painful, then scar, and that Emulsion will shrink the swellings and restore flesh and color. It advises continuing until the child appears healthy.

Bea Dialectate

Railroad News Succeed the Late J P Whitehead in New York

At annual meeting action not probable until December. General Auditor H C Whitehead mentioned for place. Santa Fe director unlikely to pay a successor to the late J P Whitehead until the meeting in December. Court work divided among Santa Fe officials, with Whitehead possibly appointed to succeed.

Ttme Santa Fe J P. Whitehead Donottollar Banta Pv Ible Ely Corptruliee Getuber Ulline Whitehead Santa Pe Feton New York Todd Vie Gremene Umes Sota Pe

Rock Island to Build New Line Through Oklahoma Territory

Mr W E Daucky an engineer with the Rock Island system spoke during a private interview in Topeka about major railroad improvements. He described plans for a new line west of the Mississippi approaching the Oklahoma territory, with stations and changes along the route. He noted the trip would take most of a week and emphasized a focus on natural wear and better service while avoiding radical changes.

W. EL Daucky Topeka Eile Cli- Guigo H.R Irvine Cenerel Readmaster Tris Gsylelon Erggiest Mda Anil Oth Tevwaka Tegeris Mtr Dwuchy Serra Oklahoma Lolief Uma Ae Wick

Santa Fe Station Extensions Announced by General Manager Frey

General Manager Frey of the Santa Fe declares extensions of new stations across multiple divisions and branches. The list includes Chiraze division, Bertern, Santa Fe Emperia branches, Rew Mexicih, Okianoria, Southern Kansas, Flat Licevile, Hunnewell, Grand e, and Pan Handle divisions with renamed lines and forthcoming changes.

Frey Santa Fe Alorne Sante Fe Chiraze Ivision Fabius Movter Eitern Bertern Acador and Kenton Emperia Rew Mexicih Ice Mato Ine Okianoria Dedelun Sutler Aula Southern Kansas Matonks Ocbeiata Ramela, Vera, Collinsvils Ao Owworss Licevile Yralyeb Vaskanthe Sumer and Tyner Hunnewell Iundver Anil Terre Mallover Hanover Juetion Ailso Deavenworth Heressier Musico Iivision

Death of Col Win F Durant, Millionaire Railroad Contractor

Col William Durant, a noted railroad contractor who helped build major spans of the Union Pacific system, died at 62 at the Auditorium Hotel where he had lived for eight years. Death occurred Sunday night after a period of illness.

Col Win F Durant Chicago William Durant Ue Tuck Taland Uren Pacific Fepway

Durant Pioneer of Railroads in Chicago Circle

Colonel Durant, a leading railroad figure long out of active business, born April 11 182, in Lancaster, Massachusetts, rose from a country store clerk to vice president roles with the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and Union Pacific. He secured contracts for major lines and supervised right of way purchases across western states including railroad construction projects.

sa2uInonia Durant Chieazy Lancahoroush Mass New England Mrother Chicaie, Fock Island and Parife Union Pacific Railroad Hdelter Ahmetet Rocke Istarch Aye Tam Union Pacific Alto

Travel to Cuba era described in chaotic Nez text exchange

Fragmented OCR describes travel to Cuba, politics and people, with mentions of events in December and preparations by various parties. The passage references Ameren prore, Fegvernted Unlutile, and named individuals like Marais Urrough, with uncertain details about campaigns, candidacies, and transport.

Chisaga Nez Cuba Wien Marais Hanes Famwones Westeen Eluvena Neuwits Therinhiee Persia

Record Breaking Month for October Equipment Orders

October orders totaled a high figure with 33 023 Cara and 323 engines reported. The write up references Durtnay Depober thrust and Survar by Semetl Mintle, noting spikes in orders across weeks and mentions of light price trends and recounts of the period.

Durtnay Thurst Semetl Mintle Aheck Keenttore Peter Wboue Hinesie Cata Ikea Austin Amkny

Monster Freight Depot Celebration Readies in Amurtes

Fragmentary OCR describes a large freight depot event set for November 3 with plans for a major ceremony and national attention. Officials from Burigion and Ark Basins Speak are noted along with a Southwest agent coordinating the celebration.

Hattie Pirat

Santa Fe Line Aims for Direct Run Between Cities

Fragmented OCR text discusses a proposed railroad line from Denver to Kansas Point via Preston and other towns, aiming to connect Denver to Kansas Point and provide a direct route. It mentions potential routes, regional towns, and financial interests, with unclear dates or figures due to garbled source.

Geo Tonews Soucyerh Thie Etty Alehlont Thisciv Preston Denver Kansas

Wholesale houses sale halts hutchinson project delayed

Hutchinson November reports halted work on wholesale buildings as sale of debt instruments stalls progress. Central Mercantile Co plans new quarters near Rock Ford but gains resistance. construction awaits funding and possible relocation. Stoppage affects Hutchinson commerce and regional growth prospects.

Hutchinson Wes Central Mercantile Company Stove &Mc Peesens Rock

A SERIOUS CHARGE Wellligton Nyv T C A Woodward Arrested On Warrant

Santa Fe station agent Dalrom near Wellington arrested Saturday night by Steuff Heskett on a warrant sworn by the county attorney. Information shows assault alleged, with details not fully clear in the readable text.

Wellligton Nyv

Woodward's Assault Charge Shocks Dalton Community

Local report says Woodward, a Sansta Fe agent for eight years, is accused of assaulting his adopted daughter Grace HII, a 14 year old. Testimony depicts four years of improper intimacy since she was adopted. A Dalton delegation sought his release from jail but authorities denied. Bond posted and Woodward released. preliminary hearing set in two weeks before Justice Burfette.

Woodward Grace Hii JB. Devaney Wellington Dalton Sansta Fe BIS C. G. Whiley Wood- Ward Burfette

California Excursion Leaves Chicago Tonight for California

Raymond and Whitcomb launches its first winter California excursion train from Chicago at 5 PM over the Santa Fe bound for Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. The consist includes Pullman sleepers Orient and Toles, Wagner sleeper Mariposa and Harvey diner, with a baggage car. The trip marks the season’s first Winter excursion.

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Santa Fe Locals Round House News Update

Santa Fe locals report Milt Pisyer foreman in Ciscaso on temporary business. Rugier 510 is damaged, Logitie 814 just out for passenger runs west of Topeka. FeiRing CS broke a platen rod and cylinder head near Siljes, Sic. Hush acts as round house foreman during Atti Player’s absence in Chivateur Engines 105 426 827 sent to Hilton for snevies. Santa Fe machinist Wo. Smith at Art CRy was 4 Winltur at the shops. Gorden Peares of Lawrence accepts a position in the round house. Key Daniels of the Santa Fe story house returns to work after a week’s vacation.

Milt Pisyer Round House Ciscaso Rugier No Logitie No Topeka FeiRing No. CS Sil— Jes Sic Atti Chivateur Hilton Snevies Wo. Smith Art Cry Lore Moir Gorden Peares Lawrence Key Daniels Santa Fe Story House

Railroad Notes on Mexican Engine Training and Local Operations

Railway reports detail Glen Meriler training an engine in Mexico and mention Genera l Agent Lampton and Westbound routes. The piece lists crews at Kingman and Lawrence runs, with notes on inspections, readiness for new equipment, and upcoming maintenance projects across several depots including Santa Fe lines and California routes.

Untitled Las Vegas Notice From Fragmented OCR

A damaged OCR item from Las Vegas mentions a station or stationer field and names like Belper and Toone Sirvenun. It references an engineer duty and an engine inspector resuming activity amid unclear context.

Belper Tobnesn Hye Eaieath Phe Banieel Toone Abe Hss Cue

Personnel Moves At Local Works And Shops

Mork miter spending weeks in the ver anete Ke ye Pu Moore have seer Kuen and Fireman Eine to be put on ina few anys. G. W. Gulick and W. G. Burr transferred i Fetton from here to Work inn thy Construction department. A. B McGaffney released from Santa Pacific at Millbrook and will start business in Al que. On Montiy extra employes at Sap Marcial shops were det out. regular force now two Dolterminkers two machinists one painter and the necessary number of host s wipers enging and car inspectors.

Mork Miter Moore Eine G. W. Gulick W. G. Burr A. B McGaffney Santa Pacific Millbrook Alque Sap Marcial Weniter

Postal Service Growth From 1900 Report Its Records

Washington Nevada reports the Post Office Department annual data showing the U S post offices rose to 72 976 with growth in money orders revenue and expenses. It notes higher earnings and expenditures, calls for increased clerks, and discusses money order reforms and future fiscal steps. The article also details stamps envelopes and mail transport costs and suggests extending money order issuance periods.

Washington, Nev Postoffice Department United States Chen Ingislatinns M de Hell Baba Trekeury Bwanot nepMd Nublisners Sandifer

Reed's Old Shoes Won By Former Private Secretary

Election results show T. Amos defeating Luther F. McKinney by more than 4.6 percent in the First Musine Gletrigt district. The count, with Daytor iis Turk county tallied, places Amos ahead by substantial margins and signals strong support for his party.

T.amos Allen Congress Luther F. McKinney Cavidtitute Te Tuven Daytor Iis Turk County Dour Trim Alfen Thayton Rieod Ameriel Tingendattan Mekinney Rennet Teatras Arenierimersiton McKinney Adele Tren Bultare Nipiter Pensibl Avery Tentacy Carl Int Tolgl Vols Utavunts Creas

Elevator Fall at Phoenix Building Injures Passengers

An elevator in the Phoenix building in Minneapolis fell from the seventh floor after a cable detached from its fastenings. Several passengers were injured, with several in serious condition. Names listed include Tritton Armstrong Garvey Lomudson J Sr Tatwiadge WH Place Arthur Frdinburg Edwin Bindanl and Marvin J H Palmstee Jr, plus an unknown woman. Rescue workers expect most victims to recover.

Minneapolis Minn Tit Phoenix Clis Aturivs Semterdiay Tterhdun Terpet Ares Tritton LL. Armstronk Garvey Lomudson J. Sr Tatwiadge Sr WH. Place Arthur Fredinburg Edwin Bindanl Chutes B Marvin J. H Palmstee Jr

Lincoln Monument Restoration Contract Awarded in Springfield

Governor Tanner State Treasurer Whittermore and State Superintendent Bayliss approved Cultee Construction Co of Springfield for the Lincoln Monument restoration bid of 98 500 and work starts at once with completion by November 1 1900 A temporary hall for Lincolns trophies and a possible vault for the president his wife and son are discussed Suggestions include remaining materials being reused and the monument height increasing about fifty feet with no other material changes

Springfield Tanner Whittermore Bayliss Pony Sprinefield Culver Company Eid

Visitation Plans At Thronged Episcopal Event

Fragmented OCR notes describe visitation events and speakers at an Episcopal gathering. Names such as Warren and Eb Warren appear with dates and locations in a late 19th or early 20th era style, mentioning a procession and a bishop. The text is garbled but centers on planned visitation, schedule items, and attendees.

M. E Thuadolphis Aeaton Meindier Epivopali Eiaiechour Ateaeygen Afi Katinas

Steyn Proclaims Orange Free State to Aid Transvaal

New York nov 7 Browne Steyn the Orange Free State president today released the full proclamation urging Boers to support the Transvaal against British pressure. Heaccuses Britain of broken treaties and argues for independence against what he calls imperial aggression and interference in South Africa.

New York Orange Free State Thierity Browneit Steyn Orange Free Mallat Gbout Peetit Great Britain Aerheim Attrust Walawiss Ula Biville South Africa South African Republic Erlieh Dorailiude Ia Tims Tligmenhn

Fragmented Voice on Law and Liberty in Fragmented Text

A garbled historical passage laments legal and moral order, urging adherence to divine and human laws. It references foreigners by birth, constitutional limits, property rights, and distant reverberations of revolutions, with scattered mentions of regions, states, and figures.

Bennes Ubant Weit Muy & Leet Orange Ateife Luce Chen Chrisien Gunther Otte Orange Frey Uthbelioe Reese Bop Humes

Vetoes and debate cloud a property sale plan

Unclear text suggests a council veto blocks a May sale of property tied to a wine venture. The discussion centers on a proposed proposition, with references to a saving clause and possible party involvement. The fragmentary record hints at acrimonious meetings and contested steps toward completion.

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