Topeka Triumphs Over Fort Scott In Key Rivalry
Topeka High School defeated Fort Scott in a hard fought football clash. The Topeka lineup featured strong running by Grigga and Padgett while Fort Scott countered with Hope and Johnson. The game saw several long gains and massed plays, with Topeka scoring twice in the second half and holding Fort Scott to limited returns.
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Topeka
Fort Boott
Kansas
Pork Boott
Bourben County
Topeks High School
Sano Ee
Fort Scott
Port Scott
Tepehe
Fort Scote
Boty
Foswail
Johnson
Ka Heed
Dolman
Grigga
Inia
Toreka Boyy
Brummage
George Anderson
Washburn
Fielsmman
Aneeeane
Fickinger
Urickmakers
Hope
Thea
Gossenston
Reo Apo
Muching
Padgett
Downyam
Topeke
Nek
Cumay Gling
Pott Scott
Gon
Thok
Grigen
Sendy Bhying Towka
Ant
Avicer
Cowaill
Frewell
Popeka
Moore
Otto
Sain
Post Scott
Lahey
Fleckinger
Toveka High School
Lakey
Young-Pentirmin
Grises Beliers-Welch
Hale - Fisker Padgett
Doles
Tragic road accident claims Leavenworth man at 30
Fred Tasleson, 30, son of Peter Tumleson, died after a fall on a farm road near Leavenworth. He was thrown when horses shied, hung to the lines to stop the team, walked to a local doctor, then grew unconscious and died Sunday morning. His father was a longtime Leavenworth business leader.
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Leavenworth
Gan
Fred Tasleson
Peter Tumleson
la Farm
Unk
Initiation Promises Largest Entry to Leavenworth Hall
Delegates from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and other states will attend a major initiation at the Leavenworth hall. The event marks a new work stop and serves as a key example of the organization’s expansion across the region.
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Iide
Tenday Hight
Leavenworth
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Ows
Railroads face flood damage liability test in cattle shipment
Empire Cattle company of South Dakota sues Santa Fe in federal court for 15000 damages claiming railroads' negligence in protecting 798 head of cattle during flood fears. If successful, railroads serving Kansas City and possibly St Louis could face losses between 2 and 3 million dollars.
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Kanrss City
Empire Cattle Company
South Dakota
United States
Santa Fe Railroad
Kinses City
Kansas City
St. Louis
Santa Fe
Atchison
Early Kansas Rail Tales Of Topeka And Council Grove
The Kansas City Star recalls one of Kansas early rail efforts linking Topeka and Council Grove later evolving into Missouri Pacific routes. George Morehouse, a Morris County state historian, recounts the Topeka Salina Western project and its brief twelve miles of prairie track.
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State
Topeka
Cyanell Grove
Jay Gould
Council Grove
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Parsons
Salina, Kansas & Western
Gould
Wes
Osewatomie
Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Stilwell Heads to Mexico to Meet President Diaz
President Stilwell of the Orient and associate corporations travels from Chicago by private car to Mexico City to meet President Diaz. Stilwell told the Stilwell companies’ offices of the planned trip, signaling ongoing international engagement.
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Stilwell
Mexico
A. E. Stilwell
Orient
Chicago
Stilwell Companies
Mr Stilwell's Itinerary Through St Louis and Pass
A fragment notes Mr Stilwell travels via St Louis and on to Pass, but details about his route and plans are unclear. The report suggests an intended change from Cay and implies missing information about his itinerary.
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Mr. Stilwell
St Louis
Fired Alderman Quits After Santa Fe Baggage Incident
The La Junta story recounts how Alderman Hanley, a former Rio Grande division superintendent, was discharged after a baggage room confrontation at the depot. An official witnessed the exchange and the alderman was dismissed for insolence and poor conduct, now on the Santa Fe blacklist.
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la Junta Srpane
Rio Grande
Santa Fe
Alderman Hanley
Sue
Cnet
Hanby
Alsc
Fald Digengeman
Behaif
The
Imes
Thin Reed
Steel Rail Pool Sets 1904 Orders for 700000 Tons
New York Navy reports orders for 600000 to 700000 tons of rails for 1904, placed by major railroads. The steel rail pool, including United States Steel and other giants, produced about 3 million tons last year, with US Steel at 1.5 million. No price cut was decided. railroads plan purchases despite price hold.
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New York
Navy
United States
Steel Rail Pool
United States Steel Corporation
Lackawanna Steel Company
Maryland Steel Company
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Cambria Steel Company
Condition of the West Marks Optimism in Banking and Trade
James J. Hill cites a hopeful view of western conditions as banks report soundness and deposits rise. Northern Pacific shows higher earnings, shipments to Australia and China indicate strong trade, and a large order book signals growing activity despite cautious markets. Overall western prospects are deemed encouraging.
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Jas. J. Bil Yates
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Rour
Northern Pacific
Turke Milling Fen
Minneapolis
China
Wall Street
Quarantine And Railroads Shift Traffic To Mexico
Railroads resume full operation into San Antonio as quarantine relaxes. International and Great Northern agent Cockrell says telegraphs confirm end of fever quarantine. Seagar announces travel will move south via Kansas and Texas routes, diverting Mexican traffic away from San Antonio gateways to Florida or other states. Officials attribute epidemic decline to better weather and suppression efforts.
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San Antonio
Tex
Cockrell
International
Great Northern
Seagar
Sey Antonio
Sandays
Kansas
Mexicoa
Trae
Mexico
Baye
Piorida
Ranett
Horton Commercial Change Sees Leases and New Ownership
In Horton Kansas the Commercial changes hands as McMant lease is transferred to John Hanwe. The editor, 32, started the paper’s new business in Iowa before returning to Horton. Long-time workers have received payouts totaling 4100, with the quarter’s end showing continued operations under new ownership.
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Horton
Kan
Viyde McMant
Nnewe Democratt Minjor
Jes
Towa
Sears
Ea Irtekieg
Forgery Case Tangles Missouri Pacific Yard Job
Charles F Hornbeck, 24, a former Cypress yards clerk, was arrested in Kansas City Kan on forgery charges. He allegedly padded payrolls with dummy workers and forged checks after the disaster era payroll abuses. Det. William Clark led the probe. Hornbeck confessed and implicated another suspect yet to be arrested.
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Topeks
Kansas City
Charles F. Hornbeck
Cypress Yards
Missouri Pacific Railroad
William Clark
Kansas City, Kan
Ilgrn
Scillons
Missouri Pacific
Hornbeck
Denver
Topeka
Kan
Clark
Adasa
Holmbeck
Wabash
Company to Expel Employees for Intoxicants Use
Anffiind of the Lake Shore will issue an order on January 1 stating that the use of intoxicants in any form by employees on or off duty will be sufficient cause for expulsion. The order will affect all departments.
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Anffiind
Lake Shore
Wichita voices discontent over ICC grain freight ruling
Shippers in Wichita Kansas express dissatisfaction with the Interstate Commerce Commission decision on grain and lumber freight rates. City attorneys received the ruling this afternoon and consider further action to pursue more equitable rates. The decision centers on grain shipments from Wichita to Galveston rather than the Kansas City rate.
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Wichita
Commerce Commission
Kan
Nev
Interstate Commerce Commission
Romis
Kansas City
Galveston
Hidden Drink Cure Promises Control Over Alcohol Craving
An advertorial claim offers a tasteless remedy to secretly induce abstinence by poisoning drinks or foods. It markets "White Ribten" as a simple cure, touting easy at home use and urging readers to order from a Boston address or Topeka poolroom seller. The notice targets women via a Christian Women’s group.
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Amy
Faithfel
A. M
Pears
Tremont St
Hoston
Mass
Topeke
Eansan Ave
City reduces freight rate but relief miss for Wichita shippers
The commission ruled that any charge over twenty eight and a half cents is excessive, cutting two cents from the published rate but offering no relief for Wichita shippers. The lumber case mirrors this, deeming the twenty eight and a half cent rate on Arkansas and Texas shipments to Wichita excessive, yet provides no guidance on a fair alternative.
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Wichita
Ueseine
Arkansas
Texas
Paul Mortons View After Southern Tour On Rail Line
Paul Morton vice president of the Atchison railway system reports strong business after a 7000 mile southern swing. He notes Wall Street speculation and labor unrest as the main dark spots but says earnings remain high and coal supply and strikes could affect future gains.
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Atchison Railway System
Paul Morton
Wall ¢ Street
Colorado
Missouri Pacific Track Work Stops Amid Rumored Labor Action
Reports say 2000 to 3000 miles of Missouri Pacific track in southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri lack section laborers as wage cuts prompt spontaneous resignations. Union denies a strike, sending secretary J Sheppard to discuss with the company while lines from Fort Scott to Dorado and beyond suffer stoppages.
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Missouri Pacific
Kansas
Missouri
National Union of Railway
Fort Beatt
J. Sheppard
Union
St. Louis
Onen
Fort Scott
Dorado
el Dorado
Salina
Cherokee County officials to investigate withheld fees
Columbus reporters say county commissioners who left office in January found excess fees kept back in some settlements. They will investigate the matter and seek immediate payment of the unaccounted funds.
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Cherokee County
Columbus
Mail on the Orient Line reflects service extension plans
A fragmentary report notes the Orient Line may extend a voyage to Eastview. The plan, reviewed by an official, involves government oversight and future timetable adjustments to the service. Details are unclear in the readable text.
Surplus Cars and Cargo Claims Under Rail Board Review
Fragmented report notes surplus cars being ordered withheld and a claim against the four Pacific. F Thomas of Peru Kansas seeks Rail Board action to force payment for 38 dollars worth of German cologne destroyed in transit during a flood. Amid freight disruptions, car management and shop closures threaten thousands of jobs while rail traffic and maintenance continue.
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Cologas
F. Thomas
Peru
Kan
Fours Pacific
Uniom Pacific
Thomas
Chanute Faces Heavy Taxes in Neosho County
In Neosho County the city of Chanute faces a burden of more than one fifth of the total tax assessment with residents urged to pay promptly. The local situation reflects broader fiscal strain on Chanute as fees rise and taxpayers seek relief.
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Chanute
Rete
Kan
Noe
Neosho County
Calate
Takien
Chasute
Chemsatey
Sena
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Hierbolsee
Tele Commercial Bank
Thome Wright
Almengo
Ohio
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Presbyterian
Brackinn, Rd
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Elkhart
Indiana
Horton Commercial Change
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Mentengen
Sante
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National Biscuit Company
Lee Reminy Sear
Aeons Spor Department
Toe Oeiwit
Fourond
Eastview
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Tae Prince Will
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Detroit
Ariour Moore
Trewenner
Rhn Kiletalipen
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Fopeka
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Misa
Reorge” Hetherington
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Thin City
Sftut
Olathe
MeGann
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Stornignt Hospital
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