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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1900
Page
3
Bryan’s Manifesto from Lines Neb Stand Revealed
A lengthy 1920s speech from W J Brean outlines reactions to Republican victory in Wisconsin and the nation. It defends party actions, urges continued political effort, and pledges to support Democratic and Republican peers while stressing duty to the party and state.
Germany expands war equipment for two pioneer battalions
Berlin reports new military build up as the Imperial army expands gear for two pioneer battalions, three companies each per corps. The plan includes fortifying a war harbor and provisioning an additional 2,590,000 market quantity for construction and logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Army Corps
Atrocities in China Reported by German Soldiers Letters
Berlin dispatches describe German troops in China committing brutal acts including bayonet killings in villages. Letters quote grim details of villagers slaughtered at night and a woman among the victims as reports recount the violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Berlin
Unclear Damaged Text Details Travel and Wounds
Fragmentary report references multiple locations and dates including Pretoria and Bar Arcorting. Mentions a leg wound during a fight and travel routes via East Lake City and Ogden Utah with ticket prices. Details are severely garbled and partial.
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East Lake City
Ogden
Utah
New Trust Rumors Hit Transatlantic Steam Lines
Rumors of a gigantic coalition among transatlantic steamship firms centered on the Atlantic Transport Company stir markets in Baltimore and New York. Bernard N. Baker denies details as shares rise on strong demand while talks involve reorganizing fleets and potential payouts to stockholders. The Atlantic Transport line operates 17 vessels on New York to London and Baltimore routes, with ships soon added and contracts anticipated at several yards. In Colorado, McKinley wins 1800 plurality in Colorado Springs as Republicans sweep Mesa County and Pueblo supports McKinley by 200.
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Baltimore, Md
Atlantic ‘Transport Company
New York
Phiadelphia
Baltimore
London
Bernard N. Baker
Orthers
Cork
Ita
Atlantic Trans- Pixl Company
Atlantic Transport Company
Vesnete
Camden
Norwich
Conn
Miinneapolis
Minnewisha
Mesaba
Manito
Menomines
Marquette
Mohawk
3Fichison
America
Europe
Manhattan
Maine
Topeka Master Carbuilder Position Likely Abolished
Railroad news indicates the master carbuilder role at Topeka will be eliminated with duties merged into the assistant superintendent of machinery. The plan envisages a single foreman for the car shops and freight department, signaling broader staffing changes and a new supervision structure.
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Topeka
Topeka Akopa
Atchisnn
Santa Pe
My Jringe
Gendra
Santa Fe tourist service expands with California trips
Santa Fe announces thrice weekly personally conducted California excursions in tourist sleeping cars from Chicago, with uniform conductors on select days. Daily tourist cars connect from Boston and St Paul to Los Angeles and San Francisco, returning east weekly. Ohmer Bros. prepare to enter Kansas hotel business as Rock Island plans to take over dining stations west of the Missouri River by January 1 188.
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California
Santa Fs
Chicaso
Santa Fe
Topeka
Foston
St. Paul
Los Angeles
Sancisco
Ohmer Bros
Ekanses Towner
Rock Island
Missouri River
Ohmer ‘Bros
McParland
Herington
Caldwell
Chickasha
Belleville
Phillpebure
Horton and Turont
Ghmer Front
Cuban Railway Syndicate Seeks Cuban Transport Deals
Following a Philadelphia and Canadian capitalists meeting, Sir William VanHorne and his son sailed to Santiago aboard the Admiral Sampson to secure transportation concessions in Cuba. The Cuban company, with $20,000,000 capital, aims to gain opportune lines on rail and sugar plantations, with attendees including Wiliam L. Hikins Thomas Dolan A C Stith Percival Farquhar and others.
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Philadepma
Philadelphia
Willam VanHorne
Canadian Pacific RR
R. B. VanHorne
Admiral Sampson
Santiago
Cuba
Sir Wil- Tam
RH VanHorne
Wiliam L. Hikins
Thomas Dolan
City
A. C. Stith
Cuba Mall Steamship Company
Percival Farquhar
New York
Dr. Wo Shepiecs
Sf i. Evans
Mon
Rented Locomotives Go to Contractors for Hire
The Baldwins and other engines are leased through contractors who build temporary railways to haul dirt from excavations. Locomotives are cast-offs, once used on express trains, now employed to pull gravel cars. Operators often display their own marks, making it appear the engines belong to them.
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Ma Tkeis
Philx- Gelptis
California limited trains run heavy Santa Fe line
The report notes the Calfornia limited trains over the Santa Fe ran in and out of Ropeke just before Widstent with heavy traffic and many travelers delaying departures to May for better service. The Raymond-Whitcomb excursion from eastern states passed through on the cutoff SF. The San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley railroad has filed its annual report with the railroad commissioners.
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Californiia
Santa Fe
Ropeke
Widstent
Thursaby Bight
California
Kansas City
Raymond-Whitcomb
Las Vegas
H. PF. Kirkpatrick
J. A Johnson
Pullman
C. H. Ross
Misa Addison
W. Laws
Santa Fe Company
el Paso
Texas
Albuquerqa
Martines Canyon
Teine Simen
Mike Ganley
Tio Grande
San Marcial
Trinidad
Col
Yesteriay
San Francisco Mountains
Fiscal year ends with disappointing earnings and rising costs
The report shows a net deficit amid a June 20 close, with gross EGL5,S48 and expenses draining most of it leaving a slim surplus after fixed charges. Notices reference local audits, upcoming deadlines, and California travel while Santa Fe crews report wreck repairs and shifting engine assignments.
Inspection trip and new ten wheeler added to division
Emporia reports an inspection trip in Engine 129 and the first of the new ten wheelers arriving for testing. A test plant setup and attachments were added, with drop tests and curve feasibility checks conducted to prove operation in congestion.
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Emporia
Benderson
California
Mar- Sie
Women of Seventh District Hold Seession in Larned
In Larned Kansas on November 8 the Seventh District Federation of Women's Clubs met at the Methodist church. Eighteen clubs were represented. reports were read and minutes approved. The afternoon discussed the biennial federation's changes. Officers for the coming year were elected: Mrs Al Weatherby president, Mrs William Fiancea vice president, Fred Dumont Brat second vice president, Mrs E Cole secretary, Grace Grove treasurer, with a musical and literary hour closing the day. The agenda for the business session continued the next day.
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Larned Larned
Kas
Rendibe
Ot Ceaimes Humphrey
Junction City
Kansas State Federalia
C. We. Turd
Columbian Club of
Abilene
al Weatherby
Harper
William Fieaneacia
Amet
Fred Dumont Brat
Eineter
Second View
SE. Cole
Misa Grace Grove
Smallpox Among Indiana Washington
Indiana Washington reports a telegram about smallpox spread among the Indian bureau and related officials. The notice notes health concerns and possible measures as authorities assess the situation and advise precautions.
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Indiana
Washington
Spanish War Monument Committee Chooses Three Designs
General James Grant Wilson, chair of the site and design committee, announces that after reviewing 43 submitted designs the best three were selected for fall judging, with the winning design to be chosen later.
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New York
James Grant Wilson
Maine
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