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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1900

Page

3

Steel Standpipes Replacing Wooden Tanks on Rail Line

Railroad notes report steel standpipes sixty feet high replacing wooden water tanks along the Rock Island line from Fairbury to Horton. Two replacements completed at Patrbury and Horton, with tanks having 109,080 gallons capacity and longer life than wooden tanks. Officials say standpipes provide better protection and durability as tanks wear out.

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Santa Fe Revises California Limited Service Schedule

Beginning on November 7 the Santa Fe Limited will run four days a week for a trial period before shifting to daily service. The line will feature brand new equipment including Pullman dining and observation cars, with California Limited trains equipped for the upgraded service.

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New Wichita Depot Ready by December First

Missouri Pacific building at West Douglas Avenue in Wichita advances toward completion with the roof and interior progressing. Officials expect depot ready for use by December 1 as contractors emphasize rapid progress and groundwork for tracks.

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Carl Grey Promoted To Superintendent Of Transportation

Carl R Grey formerly in the Prison offices in Wichita has been appointed to the position of superintendent of transportation for the entire Prices Bureau. The 21 year old Grey previously led the division in charge of dispatching and is praised by friends in Wichita for rapid rise. He will oversee operations of the transportation department and its headquarters in Mopett.

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Serofula Offspring Of Hereditary Blood Taint

tainted lineage shows hereditary blood taint in offspring with glandular neck throat and eye symptoms and abscesses. claim cures by Penduballaige tea and tonic regimen to purify system and stop wasting disease advertised by J Seithire Pubic Square Sopiveilie Tea.

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Powell Expelled From Railway Telegraphers Order

Powell, longtime grand President of the Railway Telegraphers, was expelled from the order after a two day trial. Charges cited conduct unbecoming a member and officer. Perham had brought the charges while Powell countered with his own accusations. Perham's investigation remains pending.

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Work Begins On Cut Off Santa Fe Grade Reduction

Santa Fe grade reduction movement starts next week between Holliday and Olatha. Michael O Dowd directs work with two steam shovels forty dirt cars and several crawlers. A temporary track is being built away from the main line as surveys are completed and right of way secured for the reduction project. The project aims to lower grades along the Santa Fe main line and will involve several million dollars.

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Santa Fe appoints Eastern agent and new staff

Announcement lists G. C. Duked promoted from New York to master of Santa Fe with New York headquarters, Bir. O. A. Crown appointed traveling freight agent with Chicago offices, Charles S. Priestly named relief agent at Newton, plus Rock Island and Chicago appointments. Also notes B. A. Lutter appointed general passenger agent for Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line after Heafford resignation.

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Bryan Talks to Women in Saginaw Tour Dates

William J. Bryan spoke at multiple Saginaw area meetings on October 12, addressing audiences in Hastings and Bay City, with stops in Ann Arbor and Owosso. The events drew large crowds, featured speeches at the state capitol and in a Bay City armory, and included a women’s meeting in an opera house. Police intervened to restore order amid frequent interruptions.

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Bryan's speech on trusts and tariffs at North Carolina rally

Mr Bryan attacked trust magnates and outlined remedies including free list inclusion for trust-made articles and federal licensing for out-of-state corporate conduct. He cited educational voting qualifications in Porto Rico and warned against colonial policies, urging support for the Republican ticket to preserve industrial independence.

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Franchise of Missouri and Kansas Company Expired

Kansas City Kansas October 12 The Missouri and Kansas Telephone company may seek a franchise extension or operate under existing rights. The council prepared two ordinances including a municipal tax of 1 per phone per month and rates not to exceed 85 per month. A hearing is expected at the next city council meeting and the license tax is set at 31 per phone monthly. Atchison Man Drowns in Galveston while overseeing Darnell estate. administrator named. value of estate listed. Atchison residents involved.

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Huntington Hotel to Become Masonic Temple at Fort Scott

The Huntington House block in Fort Scott is being converted to a Masonic temple after the lodge took possession. Sprague surrendered his lease and contractors begin remodeling the first floor for business rooms while plans for a rooting house on the upper floors proceed. The venture aims to support temple occupancy with a corner room and nearby storefronts styled for future use.

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Unclear OCR fragment on horse theft investigation

A garbled October report describes a horse theft incident in Wintsia with alleged suspect names and a note about recovering money. Police and officers are mentioned, with confusion over the suspect’s whereabouts and identity.

Military home residents listed with amounts and names

Henry McCord and Joseph N Barrett appear among the listed residents at the Military Home. Centralia and Kansas City are named locations with associated payments of 4 and 8 dollars respectively, along with Newton and Leavenworth references in a partial OCR read.

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Kaosss City and Meturn $267 at Santa Ve Route

The State Journal notes ticket details for Kaosss City and Meturn at $267 via Santa Ve Route with coverage of events and attendees. It mentions a National Convention of the Church and upcoming ticket dates, highlighting local readers’ interest in the convention and transportation options.

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