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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1898

Page

6

Santa Fe Coast Live Transfer and Future Rail Route Plan

Complex notes describe the Santa Fe company’s planned operations and potential expansion into San Francisco after a formal Bakers field road transfer. The plan includes local railway involvement, a thirty-mile segment, and possible Mojave route conditions if southern management can be arranged.

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Wreck at Ardmore Kills Conductor and Brakeham

A freight wreck on the Santa Fe line near Red Rock twenty miles north of Ardmore Oklahoma claims conductor William Wright and brakewoman Crogin. The crash halted traffic and disrupted service. details remain sparse as investigations proceed. A second item notes a Yale graduate, Greth, found dead in county jail after arrest for vagrancy, alcohol presumed factor.

William Wright Brakeamma Crogin Sata Pe Red Rock Ardmore Gulf Coloraia Bunta Fe Sante Fe Yale Cala J. A. Wean- Greth Alcoholim Yale College Reo

Lodge Prank Tests Candidate Causing Paralysis Death Likely

In Moline Illinois on November 18 Dr William P Senebaurd a Port Tyron dentist suffered paralysis after a lodge initiation prank. He was blindfolded shocked with a live wire during the ceremony and toppled onto the battery sustaining injuries. Doctors fear phalysis of a nerve may prove fatal, electrical treatment ongoing.

Moline William P. Senebaurd Port Tyron Delite

Carnegie a Juror Accepts Jury Duty After Examination

Andrew Carnegie faced a jury duty inquiry in New York on November 18 for failing to respond to a jury summons. He stated he had just returned from Europe and was departing for Pittsburgh to deliver lectures. He expressed no opposition to capital punishment but said law must guide verdicts. The Commissioner ruled him acceptable as a juror and the arrest warrant was vacated.

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Doll Show Closes Saturday Evening at 1 O Clock

The organizers urge attendance at the doll show ending tomorrow evening at 1. The exhibit showcases Galle’s collection from diverse eras and places at 625 Kansas Avenue, with travel by Santa Fe line to Chicago today.

Sale of G and A to the Kansas City Pittsburg Gulf

Chicago reports indicate a major sale by the Alton Railroad to the Kansas City Pittsburgh and Gulf group. Key figures include T H Mitchell and A Stilwell, with Drexel Co and Harmen Trust named as major backers in a potential cash option. A through line Chicago to the Gulf via Alton stock control is under consideration.

Chicago United States Kansas City Pittsburg & Gulf Alton Company T. Hi. Blackstone Pitteboro & Guilt Ite Drexel & Co Fliiht- Helphin Timoter Prust and Savings Bank A. Et Stilwell Pitt Southwest Ui Alten Jay Gould Alten

Lipscomb Defends Socialism After Fort Scott Loss

Fort Scott Kansas November 18 Cateb Lipscomb the Socialist party candidate for governor says the party has had its day and socialism must stay. He argues workers should organize and rejects reform by water remedies pointing to Democrats and Republicans as failing to curb private capital. He predicts socialism will endure and criticizes capitalism as the root of current issues.

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North Topeka society notes and local clashes

Local notes report Lacey expected home from eastern trip and Mrs Ruechni seriously ill. Congressmen Curtis returned from a Tertiary trip. Mrs Thomreon plans Chicago visit to see her son. Ladies of the Church of the Good Shepherd plan a bazaar next month. W C Steele to open a shoe store in the former Agron Sheets building. William McKange and son John back from Philadelphia for church events. Argonaut club discussed next week. Miss Belle Shellabarger to Valley Falls guest. First Baptist workers to hold a food exchange on Kansas Avenue Saturday.

G. Lacey Jn Fred Ruechni Charles Curtis Thomreon Chicago Church of the Good Shepherd W. C. Steele Agron Sheets Wil William McKange John Hoyt Phila Argonaut Club Belle Shellabarger Horton Lite Bhellabarger Fir Valley Falls

Anarchy in Porto Rico Sparked by Lawless Elements

Washington reports the cabinet addressed Porto Rico unrest with complaints of widespread lawlessness. Island troops and local authorities face depredations. General Brooke was postponed at the president’s request. A Paris peace commission dispatch was in translation during the session.

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Trade Excursions Planned by Topeka Merchants

A dozen prominent Topeka merchants met at the Commercial Club room and decided to operate several trade excursions to Topeka starting in December. Committees were appointed to work with railroads and finalize trade arrangements. Trang will be chartered, with low rates to attract large crowds.

Topeka Commercial Club Trang

Flag Day Proposed for Louisiana Purchase Celebration

Will C Ferritt, curator of Colorado's State Historical and Natural History society, urges the Louisiana Purchase centennial board in St. Louis to ask the state governors whose territories were formed from the Purchase to proclaim December 20 as Louisiana Purchase Flag Day marking the 1803 transfer of the territory.

Denver Colo Will C. Ferritt State Historical and Natural History Society of Colorado St. Louis New Orleans United

Bear market hits Hawaiian Commercial stock drop headlines

In San Francisco on November 18 the Hawaiian Commercial stock fell from 50 to 40 while yesterday's sale traded around 47. Over 1,000 shares changed hands in the open market. The price had been 60 a week earlier. The decline surprised insiders tracking sugar stocks with only nominal effects on nearby shares.

San Francisco

Institute aim to locate in Topeka for drunkenness treatment

Dr. A Campbell medical director of Parkhurst Willow Park Institute Horton Kansas and J A Gbiuly editor of Trenton Republican and secretary of Parkhurst company travel to Topeka to discuss establishing an institute for intemperance treatment.

State Journal Tr. A. Campbell Horton Kansas J. A. Gbiuly Trenton Topeka Dr. Campbell Parkhurst Willow Park Institute Gillaly Trenton Republican Parkhurst Company

Ore stampede and rich Keal Vein near Thunder Mountain

A Lewiston dispatch from the Spokesman-Review reports a high grade ore test near Snowshoe on the Warren Fault about 60 miles south of Wallace Idaho. Florence stampede and a Tumotin report place the mine between Buffalo Hump and Thunder Mountain. The vein crops out eighty feet, is eighty feet wide and carries abundant free gold.

Spokane Wash Lewiston Spokesman-Review Warren Philce Idaho Plorence Thepokcaman Review Thunder Mountain

Escapee Ekcam Attacks Officers in New Mexico

Telegram from Deputy Inspector Moiton reports Kansas absconder Ekcam assaulted officers at the Albuquerque jail with a brick and knife. Artie In formaton confirms injuries severe enough to keep Ekcam jailed as authorities plan to bring him to ABQ and expect arrival Sunday morning. Deputy Bone and Postot fee Inspector Moiton coordinated transport.

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Palm reading and doll show advertised in scattered notices

An assortment of ads and announcements lists palmistry readings by Prof Paul Alexander Johnstone at 613 Harrison Street with a $100 fee and distance readings. a dolls collection sale at 625 Kansas Avenue open daily 9:20 to 6:30 with evening hours. and a local fuel and commerce notice referencing Fire and Quincy streets with agent Webster.

Harrison Street Paul Alexander Johnstone Ser Er Eae Peng Macses Onmereianaas Hace Fou Sania Crawford Mien Ion Daily Kansae Avenue

Bank Failure Fallout and Cattle Sale Amid Emporia Crisis

The Emporia bank collapse spread worry as creditors seek redress and Hereford cattle sales proceed. Cross estate assets face damages claims totaling about 100000, with numerous depositors named including Miss McNally and Tom Ryan. Despite panic on the street, city banks report deposits rising and no runs, while shootings and a fatal incident earlier shade the tense mood.

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New Frisco Sapulpa Branch Opens to Public

Oklahoma November 1 The newly completed Sapulpa branch of the St Louis San Francisco railroad from Sapulpa to Kansas City was formally opened today. Officials and local interest marked the event as the line begins commercial service.

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Market Report Confusing Wheat and Grain Outlooks May Day Trade

A chaotic market report details slow wheat trade with price weakness in December and May contracts. Receipts are heavy in Minneapolis, Duluth, Chicago, and other hubs, while Argentine crop prospects are poor. Corn and oats show mixed moves amid weather expectations and cash demand declines. Hog and cattle futures, butter, and money market notes complete the snapshot.

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Classified Fragments Jawing Listings Incoherent Auction Ads

Mixed late OCR fragments show sales, wants and rentals including livestock for sale a mare and a horse tack stallion. Mentions carpenters laborers and workers at a corner Kansas Sixth American Express? Co. rental ad posts inquire at 217 East Ravenin. Several garbled lines reference a horse keeper and a young man with habits seeking employment.

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