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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1898

Page

3

Cutting It Down Defense Deficit Nears Completion

Fragmented OCR text shows scattered items including committee actions on deficit reduction, subscriptions unpaid over years, and references to events and excursions. The readable portions mention an effort to finish reducing a festival deficit, a long unpaid subscription history, and a travel excursion with a price list, all presented in a dated newspaper style.

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Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief for Pain

An advertisement extols the Pyramid Pile Cure as a rapid, permanent remedy for piles. It claims the treatment cleanses and heals inflamed parts, reduces swelling, and restores health. Testimonials from users in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and other states praise swift relief and improved sleep.

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Santa Fe speed record between Purcell and Arkansas City

Railroad news reports engineer D C Mac of the Arkansas City division ran 104 miles on No 603 at speed that cut time by 70 minutes on a fast schedule. Passengers were frightened. Trainmaster McNally orders no more than two minutes of fast time can be made up between Purcell and Arkansas City.

Santa Fe D.C. Mac Arkansas City Enade McNally

Home for engineers at Santa Fe yards sparks tales of daring

In the Santa Fe yards near the roundhouse engineers prepare a social space with lockers, a bathing area and a stove. Local storytellers Bill Rain Dan Rust Amos Beeler Ed Whitcomb Dad Collins Cappie Sharp Pearcy Beeler and Dad Paxe are expected to entertain crews with hair breadth escapes and wild night rows while they wait for trains.

Santa Fe Penny-Tner Bill Rain Dan Rust Amos Beeler Ed Whitcomb Dad Collins Cappie Sharp Dim Rolla Pearcy Beeler Dad ‘Paxe Mainy

Passenger falls from train at Arkansas City

Bert Rankin of Arizona narrowly escapes death after falling from the northbound Sante Fe train as it slowed at Arkansas City. He was unconscious for about 99 minutes with head and facial injuries. A porter named Wilkins faced accusations of pushing Rankin, though Rankin denied this when he regained consciousness.

Arkansas City Oct Sante Fe Bert Rankin Arizona Ponca City Hlm Wilkins Rankin

New Time Card Meeting In Topeka For System Changes

Division superintendents and heairisiesters of the Santa Pe plan a Topeka gathering Monday October 11 to prepare a new time card reflecting changes from the California flyer. The route shifts west to Emporia and east over the cutoff from Emporia, with stops at Topeka Emporia Newton Hutchinson and Dodge City. No passes will be honored on this train.

Santa Pe Topeka Emporia Kunst Newton Hutchinson Dodge City

Curious Lantern Dreamer Seeks Stray Calves On Rail Route

A farmer, lantern in hand, hunted stray calves that wandered onto a railroad. A freight train halted when a bright, forward object appeared ahead of the engineer, spooking personnel and delaying the line for about an hour. The crew investigated a prowling figure as work resumed after the brake signal and night air whistle.

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How He Knows Fuel Foreman Blood on Santa Fe Biometer

Fuel foreman Blood asserts a business barometer for the Santa Fe rail line. He says the best indicator of Santa Fe business is a reliable biometer he knows well. Blood spoke today on the measure of activity and prospects for the railroad’s operations.

Santa Fe

Coal usage and hires highlight Wellington segment

The report notes heavy coal use with 12 tons to engines and 3093 tons in September, mainly Osage county coal with Pittsboro and Frontvente also used. Santa Fe business is said to be above average as workers, including AI Moore, seek labor for the Panhandle division amid recent hiring.

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Railroad notes from Santa Fe yard and service updates

Chief Surgeon Kasier visits Ottawa as Santa Fe expands yard facilities. Workers renew weed on turntables and prepare tracks for winter. About fifty cars of bias recently attributed near Emporia to Heading. Fireman needed on Howard branch freight run with Sunday layover in Moline. Increased Cottonwood division traffic adds operator H. V. King in Emporia office. Great Bend depot nearing completion. New 28 tone roundhouse scheduled, with Robbins and McLauchlin aiding in Emporia rush. Four men sent to Las Vegas. Santa Fe Pacific shops add equipment and vaccination drive underway for all staff.

Kasier Santa Fe Ottawa Round House Emporia Howard Moline Cottonwood H. V. King Great Bend Tone Ecbayetor Thomas TC. McLauchlin Newton Assiat Las Vegas Topeka Rusk Sante Pe Preific Railway Lemon Whitey San Marcial Werk Carpenter Department Santa Fe Pacific Albumierque Santa Fe Pacific Railway Carliss Albuquerqué

Uncle Tom's Cabin Draws Crowds Under Water Tent

The long running play remains popular with drawing power. A large company led by Ben Dillon and Vene Weston performs tonight with first class talent, including Child star Dot. Tickets are 50c for adults, 15c for children, under 6 free, under a big tent at Fourth and Quincy. Santa Fe offers a $3.50 round trip to Omaha, with the Exposition Fire.

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Trade Makers Volume Backs Wholesale and Retail Trade

Bradstreet's reports a large overall business with storms and yellow fever in the south hindering distribution and quarantines. Western and Pacific markets show activity in iron and steel while cotton and woolen goods face weakness. Wheat stocks rise, prices stay firm, and exports fall in some regions with varying rail and grain movements across North America.

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Grain needs uncertain for coming year in Europe

The report notes that movement does not imply larger interior supplies and that no one can yet determine Europe’s grain requirements for the upcoming year. The uncertainty centers on how much grain Europe will need as the new year approaches.

Europe

Patchy Topeka News Mix of Politics Weather and Local Notes

A garbled Topeka era column reports political activity in Shawnee County with Republican energy at headquarters, registration slow, and local campaign chatter. Minor items include weather, community events, school notes, and inquiries into public notices, plus scattered names and places.

Eagle’s Silver Statue Cigar and Topeka Laundry Note

A town column mentions Eagle’s Silver Statue Cigar alongside Family Washings That Pleases Topeka Steam Laundry in a brief, period style notice reflecting local business and social topics. The fragment highlights names and local service references without full context.

Topeka

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