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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1899

Page

3

St Louis and Return Tickets via Santa Fe Route

Tickets go on sale October 1 to 6 for trips to St Louis and Chicago via Santa Fe. The ad promotes various fares, mentions October sale dates, and notes events at Midway and Kans Stor seer fait with attractions and a festival timeline. Several named places and brands appear in garbled OCR text, including Chicago, St Louis, Philadelphia, and Santa Fe route references.

St Louis Santa Fe T Louis Getober Uth Armen Bink Brookin Tees Geo W- Brariafald Pgh Wien AG Stow Kans Stor Waio

Change In Engineering Department Delayed For Santa Fe Officials

Railroad News reports a pending shift in Santa Fe leadership with James Dun becoming consulting engineer for the system and W B Storey named chief engineer of the Santa Fe proper. Delays in the San Joaquin Valley extension push the change to later, with Dun’s Chicago base and Storey focused on California work before Topeka duties.

James Dun Ir. W. B. Storey San Toaquin Valley San Francisco Storey Topeka California Dun Chicago Santa Fe

Great Future for Rail Steel Makers in 1900

A forecast from the Railway Review predicts Tron and steel rail makers will dominate the railroad world in 1900. Contracts for a quarter million tons of rails for next year are placed, with prices rising in eastern markets and ore, coke, and transport costs pushing costs higher. Industry leaders expect record production and strong demand as mills run at high capacity and prices rise across iron and steel.

Tron Ole Railway Review Toll Bess Merple Enm

Abandon Politics Notice From Superintendent Over Employee Candidacy

The Western Division of the Santa Fe Railroad warns employees against seeking town and city offices. A notice states permission may be granted only in exceptional cases with a specific justification. The message aims to draw a firm line against political campaigns by staff, while allowing unusual approvals after review. The rest of the text discusses new box cars, production at Horton Shops, and related orders, indicating upcoming daily deliveries and material requirements.

Santa Fe Charee Tokite

Unclear OCR Text From Las Vegas Report Stumbles on Injuries

The fragmentary document describes an engineer position change after an examination, a Star of Rutla involved, and disrupted rail work with enforcement and safety concerns. It references a local incident near Las Vegas and mentions enforcement actions and an upcoming division event.

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Freight service engine accident injures engineer

Engineer Allison of Winton narrowly escaped death when an eccentric strap broke on locomotive No. 2, ripping through the cab and biting him in the chest. Gilbreath, riding on the train, switched seats to take the injured man’s place as the crew moved to Eaton.

Allison Winton Bel Pear Hagneer “Gilbreath Eaton

County fights Santa Fe track near Turner station

Kansas City county attorney Bright plans to sue Santa Fe Railroad to remove a main track that straddles the Turner station area on the county road. The double track between Kansas City and Topeka may be built over the road. If needed, action would seek removal of the track from county property to aid highway improvement.

Kansas City Vor Bright Kan Santa Fe Railroad Company Turner Station Topeka

Employment Changes at Banta Fo Emporia Plant

From Emporia report lists engineers and foremen transfers and vacancies. Dan Clark moves to Washington state. Fireman Murphy and Mecisitun relocated from Arkansas City. One tireman vacancy to be filled October 7. A Buel and Doty arrive from Santa Fe Pacific for service. Wilton and Roush promoted to positions. tragic wreck on the Mexican Central at Carienne claimed another engineer.

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Railroad Locals and Tax Debate Across Lines

A garbled report details railway personnel moves at several firms including Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and connections to Kansas City and Elgnorr Hetry. It notes taxes paid by the railroad to state and municipal governments and questions proportional government costs. Also mentions an upcoming Rio Grande Western service expansion between Denver and Salt Lake City with a rapid five to six car train.

Santa Fe Atchison, Topeka & Santa Pi Salt Lake Utah Une Chicago Denver Rio Grande Burlington Wor Dret Oden Den

Wellington appoints roadmaster with Santa Fe roots

Moadmaster at Wellington announces Jane Weasuiener as permanent roadmaster for the Santa Fe line in the middle division, headquartered in Wellington. Butcher led railroading work starting in 1873 at Emporia, later directing Santa Fe terminals in Chicago and on the east end.

Jane Weasuiener Nkroasmanter Santa Fw Parhantie Mvindot Wellington' Ir Butcher Sante We Emporia East End Sante Fe Chicago Beuides

Burlington Road Changes and Annual Report Details

A Burlington line official noted that a proposed boycott by Kansas City to protest packing house differential cuts would not affect Burlington strategy. The firm will maintain service levels and pursue its reduction goals. The Burlington annual report shows net earnings of 4,083,424, operating expenses 25,253,003, dividends 5,238,370, and a year-end surplus of 1,489,920. Total mileage reached 7,244, up 99 miles from the prior year.

Omana. Net Burlington Road Kansas City Omaha Burlington Chicago D& Quircy

Baseball Scores and College Gridiron Summary

National League action features Baltimore and Brooklyn in a sevensinning scoreless start and Chicago’s Waddell striking out thirteen as the Cubs edge Louisville. Separate college report from Missouri shows Warrensburg’s Tigers crushed 21 to 0 by Missouri. notes on players, positions, and coaching changes.

Chicago Rube Waddell Grifith Donahue Louisville Waddell Latimar Boston Taningu Missouri University Warrensburg Columbis Missouri Tigers Tigers Kruse Saunders Kentucky Hoax Hartung Bolesennee Hehe Casin Saunders Kraemer Riehe Hollisver Duna Fenguson Houx Stent Porter Pujlback Campbell White Hhe Kansas Katson City H. 5. Shaw Rothwell

Wentworth Military vs Medica Kansas City Ends 12 to 0

The first football game of the season in Lexington featured Wentworth Military Academy defeating Medica of Kansas City 12 to 0. Both teams fumbled often and struggled with signals, while Medica failed to capitalize against Wentworth's defense.

Kansas City Lexington Wentworth Military Academy Medica Wentworth

Penn Varsity Football Squad Picked by Woodruff

Philadelphia Oct. 3 Pennsylvania varsity football squad chosen today by Coach Woodruff includes seventeen men Hare Burland McCracken Overfeld Wallace Snover J Gardner Reugenboro Mabon Kennedy Hodge McCluskey Ethin De Silver Smith Woodley Oglesby Howart to join after examination

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Woodruff Hare Burland McCracken Overfeld Wallace Snover J. Gardner Reugenboro Mabon Kennedy Hodge McCluskey Ethin de Silver Smith Woodley Oglesby Howart

Do You Have Rheumatism and Kidney Trouble Ad

Do You Have Rheumatism Are You Sleepless Irritable All Run Down Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable You are In no danger of being sick if you keep your kidneys well Swamp Root is praised as a great medical triumph by Dr Kilmer and offers free samples by mail The ad pledges kidney and bladder cure with testimonials and encourages readers to request a sample bottle and mention the paper.

Kilmer Bright Morea Perth Dr & Co Binghamtm N.Y Elise Noo Nas Bern Rome Tom Topeke Daily State Journal Dr. Silver & Co Binghamton, N

Island Route Parade and fairs entice travelers to Kansas City

A garbled but vivid note describes an Island Route parade and street fair with a Kansas City link, including travel options via Santa Fe and a train from Topeka. It mentions electric remedies, a testimonial by John Oliver, and various health ads, tickets to St. Louis, and promotions for Waggoners dry goods in Mi Raraws avenue amid noisy product pitches.

John Oliver Piasetina

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