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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1900

Page

3

Cent Unt Ends Incurred Debtor Farewell

A fragmented OCR item mentions a cent name and end of a lasting balance. The readable data shows little context but implies a closure or settlement action involving a local entity or individual.

Smallpox at Florence Case Develops Among Colored Workers

Report from Florence notes smallpox cases among Black men working for Santa Fe near the track. Medical officials say the illness is mild and contained with no danger of spread. Mention is made of affected individuals and actions taken to monitor the outbreak.

Santa Fe Ken Ecaalipes Santa Pots

Santa Fe Fast Mail Wreck Collides With Freight at Emporia

Santa Fe east bound fast mail train struck a freight at Emporia causing two coal cars to derail and damage to the locomotive. The wreck stops the mail train and delays reaching Topeka by about two hours.

Santa Fe Emporia Topeka

Annual Car Famine Relief Through Unified Pooling Plan

A fragmented railway car system causes annual shortages as fleets expand. The proposal argues for a national pooling plan to use cars where needed, improving availability and reducing empty carriage. It cites data on home versus foreign car movements and suggests a 10 percent boost in overall equipment would ease congestion.

Renee Ney Bt Akin Turke Sveter Urat

Survey Predicts Rail Links From Liberal to El Paso Area

Surveyors project a transcontinental connection from Liberal to El Paso via Gallup and Capland with extensive coal mines developed nearby. The forecast foresees Rock Island running passenger trains south of El Paso by summer, linking El Paso’s Northeasters to Capland and De Dotlimens, signaling major regional rail expansion.

el Pasa St Capland

Katy's Trace and the M K T Rail Schedule Change

The Muskogee Times reports the Katy Railroad will adjust its timetable from Muskogee to Tulsa and Missouri to shorten travel to about three and a half hours, with a faster schedule and improved service. Fares have risen to twenty cents, and the line claims tax and cattle safety considerations in the connected territories.

Muskoges Times Frisco Beilway Sotany Ting Mugkogee Deleot

Wheels Not Baggage Law Affects Bicycles and Carriages

Fragmented report notes a western signed act setting a four minimum charge on all bicycles and baby carriages regardless of size with a flat fee for other items. Separate items mention railway executives denying consolidation talks and a St Louis meeting for a cross continental group.

Chienge

Santa Fe Notes on Local Hiring and Movements

SANTA FE Locals report changes in staff and assignments at area workplaces. P H Wood, employed in Santa Fe, returns from La Junta due to illness after two years there. Altman travels to Arizona for employment while Fuller completes a training period, and Engineer Geacinus Hos ingerted resumes work after a week off.

Love Tabor Turkey New Mexico P. H. Wood Santa Fe la Junta Dee Altman Arne Fuller

Florence prom invites J M Itzbourn and friends

The article notes J M Itzbourn and friends planning a prom in Florence. It mentions Bolton hoping for a new assignment from Florence to a New Mexico point and Mrs Helton’s fragile health with climate change as a possible remedy. car clerk position noted at Flora cave.

PROM Florence J. ML. Itzbourn Banta Petis Flore Cave Houiemaster Bolton New Mexico

Memory Trick Upset German National Bank Robbery Case

Cincinnati experts reviewing the German National Bank books report a $301 508 shortage tied to Frank W Brown an assistant cashier who vanished with more than $500 in cash per day The bond was $10 000 Brown allegedly used a memory based system to falsify deposits and mislead clerks by alternating figures Across transfers and checks he manipulated entry totals to skim funds and avoid detection through coordinated book keeping and misreporting

Brown Cincinnati Reeiver Tucker Newport Frank W. Brown Natonal Bank Tucker

Alleged embezzlement scheme skews ledgers to conceal cash

The report outlines how an auditor found Brown memorized individual accounts while the general ledger remained balanced with cash. Experts note private marks on checks and a manipulated private ledger to hide a $3,100 withdrawal, though the general ledger matched the cash.

Brown

Life romance of Lt Koontz and nurse Bettie Greer in war tale

First Lieutenant Howard M L Koontz of the Forty fourth Kansas Infantry, after long service in Panay and Chickamauga, married Bettie Greer of Chattanooga October 3, 1908. He returned to Leavenworth for muster out and later sent for her to join him, marrying in the parlor of the National hotel, Chattanooga families notable.

Koontz Chattanooga Leavenworth Howard ML Koontz Fortyfourth Infantry Bureazen Island of Panay Kansas Ganiely Ch Ort Lesvermarth Mus Bettle Greer Tern Chicksmauga Thegienant Koonta Wien Chatta Ati Gpeerwita Ladies of Phattensogs Roonts Milks Greer Fort Leavsnwor Koehte Fairnes Saat Gerdeh Fem Keants Mim Greero Marsind National Hotel Mrs. Keants Chattanovka

Chaffee's Death Toll Reported in War Department

Fragmentary war department message from Washington dated November 11 lists the losses of Fourteenth, Twenty-second, and other infantry units. Partial names Edward J. Jens and General Chatren appear amid torn text describing dates near Pekin and Sowwraber.

Chaffee Washington Chatren Pau Pekin Edward J. Jensefit Tedraater

Bishops Attack Rome in Protestant Venture Debate

A New York speech by Methodist leaders denounces the Roman Catholic Church, urging Protestant reform in Europe and the Americas. Bishop Goodsell and Dr. C W Drees criticize papal authority, interdicts on schools, and Catholic Rome’s influence, urging a fierce spiritual fight and broader religious liberty.

Church of Rome New York Geodecil Europe Italy Germany Statistica Europa Tin Tuly Rome Ponte Terma Goodsell Tey C. W. Drees South America Homan Catholic Church America Maria Teresa Guna France Sedan Prussia Artles Carroude Spain Teabeils Uberty

Suppress Klondike at Veterans Home in Leuvenworth

Governor J G Rowland and Colonel Sydney Cook issued orders to suppress the Klondike outside the veterans home near Leuvenworth Kansas Civilian staff face dismissal for disobedience and families must obtain permits to travel within the restricted district before Pension Day this week

Leuvenworth Kan J. G. Rowland Soldiers Home Sydney Cook Klondike Lansing

New Emporia Law Firm Change in Emporia

A local law firm in Emporia undergoes a personnel change with Dennis Madden set to join Madden Brow NM. The move aims to realign offices and leadership before elections, signaling a notable shift in the firm’s structure and succession plan.

Emporia Law Firm Emporia Madden and Kellogg Madden

McCoy to Winter in England in abrupt second round loss

In the event, McCoy faced Winter in England with an abrupt second round termination. The contest opened amid ceremony and crowd reception while the bout concluded with an easy victory for the Asore Teun.

McCoy England Bull Plahaer Lender

Bank Robbery Report in Munacwell With Escape

Reported bank robbery at Munacwell station last night ended in robbers fleeing via a hand car. Bank defenses were breached and coins scattered. a news telegram noted authorities tracing the crime while a separate dispatch reported Mr Zimmerman’s daughter marrying the Duke of Manchester and plans for a reception here.

Santa Fe Braman Statin Venth Munacwell Nes Fapa Cincenatt Zimmerman Doxe Manchester Baci

Subtle Words From A Fragmentary Verse Note

A fragmented text hints at a discussion or note on subtexts or rules, mentioning an inventor, Mr Carter, and a cryptic phrase about a table or use. The readable portions suggest a terse, incomplete record likely from a column or notice with unclear context.

Saatter Byfroome Rules Sociae Ee Carter Thite Sriss

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