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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1899
Page
7
Local rails update describes repairs and models shown to illustrate automatic couplers air brakes and automatic braking systems. Worn as witnesses the models are said to have saved the company thousands of dollars as the miniature cars travel across counties to demonstrate freight car equipment.
At the September executive meeting in Chicago with Interstate Commerce Commission members present, it was decided to move the October gathering to St. Louis at the Southern Hotel on Tuesday October M to consider the general situation. The year’s case agreement would be taken up then with a special committee to publish its report on wire listing tree transportation.
Unclear OCR text outlines court actions and sheriff instructions amid boycotts in Kansas City. Mentions judges, asylum transfers, and public sentiment among merchants and citizens about railroads and city fate. Strong entities include Kansas City, Abe county court, St. Joseph, Memphis, and Burlington.
The Alinor wena company debates beating the Upop one of its trainmon a metal. William J Crawford, linked to the case, is said to master the art of promoting the Aminen of stations intelliguy. Conductor El Clark reports United States Franford Le cobored.
August earnings for the Rock Island railroad show a material increase in traffic compared with the same month last year. The report details freight and operating expenses, net figures, wages, and a surplus of 430,584 with a one twelfth annual crate noted.
Western roads consider dropping reduced passenger rates for volunteer regimental officers returning from the Philippines. The proposal argues officers, now private citizens in San Francisco, should still receive reduced rates to eastern points. Officials expect a vote next Tuesday and fear the proposal will fail.
The Crocker estate heirs present the Crocker homestead in Sacramento to the Southern Pacific Railroad for a new hospital for its workers. The house, built by Charles Crocker, holds 44 patients and sits on ground valued at $250,000, with the old Sacramento hospital to be abandoned as the new facility opens.
Hobson chief signal engineer Harry Hubarn and inspector C a Winds of Santa Fe have finished ten examinations of new electric signals three and four at Emporia. Inspection found the lights a success and they went into operation immediately for engine men. Harvey System Dairy head F Walker of Peach Springs Ariz in town this week in charge of two Jersey cow herds at Fred Harvey dairy to supply the Harvey system with cream and butter. Colorado & Southern electric improvements include new coal powered cafe car and upgrades to signal and lighting systems.
Mr WF Murrow resigns as Mexico division roadmaster to become general roadmaster of the Tehuantepec road. W Savage, noted transit master of Silso, is transferred to Mexico division to replace Murrow. Also, W H Vasant of Dodge City sues the company for 15000 damages after a crash in Le Junte yards last year.
Wires report illness and duty changes among Santa Fe staff. Wm Hall remains in Topeka hospital with typhoid fever. Brakenman C BD Shaffera back from Nebraska, resumes duty. Edward Jones covers day shift at stone depot for Forsythe. James John Shields returns from Arkansas City after timecard exam. Several shepherds recovering from recent injury. one arm in sling. Dan Jones of the Mexican Central not killed in incident. rumors of injury denied. Robert Prank Hisombutt returns to early train crew after fever. Fen ner Williams fills vacancy. Fred Hart, electric signals inspector, travels from Kansas City to Newton.
Fonell Windeld to take the place of yar eater et the ocast is assuming large pro portions and Porerean Dorsch Ix dep ine that something will happen to cuties 2 sudden improvement. Engineera Becker Brynson Ward Buckbee and Fireman Rob erts Gotham and Morgan Jones ant wiming the unfortunate ones. RAILROAD Locasts Dao Lane, who had been to the hospital for the past two weeks with a croached hand, was out walking test might for the first time since his injury. His hand is getting along nicely, but if he badly scarred and minus the middle finger. Fireman Frank Crawford has been assigned to his old run No. 8 betweer eka and Newton, with engine No. 2298, to abank the only scheme In Topeka carrying a din tier smoke etnek.
New York reports Professor Marconi demonstrated practical wireless telegraphy during a race between Shami rook and Columbia. Messages from two steamers to the Mackay Bennett were relay transmitted to the Navesink Highlands station. Instruments on Grand Duchess and Markey-Heott sent Morse data while land stations received. The Mackay Bennett showed an aerial mast and a silvered rod arrangement. Only two messages required repetition, others reached shore quickly. The test proved reliability against slower official reports.
Ab Orlestal Midway is listed as a featured attraction from September 28 through October 7 alongside the Banta Tre event running from September 27 to October 7. Details are limited due to OCR issues but dates indicate a coordinated fall festival timeframe with multiple activities.
The October 6th Belville event marks a huge three day corn jubilee with thousands attending. Ex-Sheriff Kent cites a two to one crowd advantage over previous years as Republic County showcases record corn crops and farm products. A grand parade features floats from multiple townships, a garden and farm products display, and premiums to boost interest in agricultural displays. The event attracts prominent figures like State Senator Suvuse and local merchants, with celebrations described as a crowning success for Belleville and Republic County across the jubilee grounds.
The Grocers and Hutchers association holds a regular meeting at the Commercial club rooms this evening at eight. Important business will be transacted and full attendance is urged. The arrangements committee will report and banquet duties for various features will be assigned for the Twentieth Kansas event. The event aims to be the biggest and best banquet yet, with expenses covered by the general reception committee. California Wade telegram notes San Francisco Board of Trade thanks for consideration of Kory mountains interests and urging a Pacific coast representative for the interstate commerce commission.
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A garbled pastiche of rental notices for furnished and unfurnished rooms across multiple streets, plus listings for sale of assorted items including stoves, a horse and carriage, beer cider, a journal route, and an assortment of livestock and pets. Also includes a few found and pound notices and a stray long notice about baths and a court-like notice with dates and names.
Ordinance 2091 outlines bonds and financing for improvements on Topeka avenues and surrounding streets. It details assessment methods, payment schedules, and bond issuance totaling several hundred bonds with interest rates and repayment terms. The measure authorizes the city to proceed, with notices to property owners and a hearing process completed.
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