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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1902

Page

4

Railroad News on Apprentice Training Plan at Albuquerque Meet

Officials plan a complete course of training for apprentices in the Santa Fe mechanical department. Aimed at standardizing lessons across machinists, blacksmiths, and tollermaking, the plan would require evolving schedules and graded shop work, with supervision and gradual advancement to higher classification. The move follows prior successful results at Chicago Northwest and faces debates over apprentice numbers and shop capacity.

Santa Fe R. Kemdéreon Emul Blackemith BM. Henderson Weronster Chicoke & Northwestern Valitard Sbory Motive Bowne Heathersen Albuquerque Msnn Renee Lee Choleemakers Hhip Clanm Ievsure Tepeley Cneteteal Emeinglat Eraneman Intelloohte Imar Eaves Hilton Evneral Etnerkevner Rpecal Stornkeeer Ian Heyy Renter Dark

Unclear meeting minutes fragment with unclear coal and oil themes

Fragmentary OCR passage mentions ex Micrw and a council on coal and oil consumption for Wematives. Names appear garbled: Henderson, Lovewell, FON, Risteen, Hares, Harlow, Bam Jewell, Tuten, store keeper Hee, and Alboquernice. Details are obscured and no coherent event or outcome is discernible.

Henderson Qitred Lovewell Agmatant Alive Powers Mechanical Fon Risteen Com N. M Ieveper Hee Alboquernice

Equity court bars 32 brokers from selling Grand Army tickets

Justice Hagnyr of the Equity court in the District of Columbia issued a permanent injunction preventing 32 brokers from handling Grand Army encampment excursion tickets on lines including the Pennsylvania, Southern, Baltimore & Ohio and Chesapeake & Ohio railroads. The court found the ticket sales a fraudulent, void contract under Sherman antitrust law, as brokers enabled improper resale and misrepresented returns. It ruled the roads’ claims credible while noting the brokers violated laws and could not justify the anti trust breach by another party.

Washington Get Hagnyr Equity Court of the District of Colummty Grand Army Penn~ Vsylvaniea Southern Baltimore & Ohio Chesapeake & Ohio Hage Buebee Seine Gothia Bar

Road to Gold Mines in Southern Nevada Railroad Proposal

California and Nevada rail line plans explore running a line from Purdy in San Bernardino County to high camp, opening needs from Needles to Eldorado Canon. The track would unlock rich mineral districts and aid Searchlight Mine, a major western gold producer, now hindered by rail access. Construction could begin within sixty days.

Cal Nevada California Colorado River Purdy San Terrantino Yingida Eldorado Canon Camn

Stubborn Demurrer in Interstate Commerce Case Over Citrus Routes

The Santa Fe fights a demurrer in the Interstate Commerce Commission dispute with Southern Pacific over citrus fruit routing from Southern California. The case, in the U S circuit court for the southern district of California, gathers questions on standing and proper parties, with a scheduled hearing to determine if the railroad groups must answer. Evans vacantly named as railroad attorney. openings for a new firm to take over the case are noted.

Santa Fe In- Wistaté Commerce Commission Southern California Santa Fa Nw. Mest Cox Merce Commission Na Betes Pethidine Circuit Court of the United States Southern District of California State Commerce Commission Southern Pacific Company Atchison, ‘Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company Santa Fe Pacific Hailroad Company Southern California Hailroad Commins

Vacancies in St Louis Legal Department Noted

On January 4 in St Louis a vacancy arose in the Home Talat legal department as the general attorney of St Latte and Caloris resigns. A. Low, general attorney of Rock Salapaem, is to fill the role pending Supreme Court appointment.

Beamer's Axe Rocks Santa Fe Division in Santa Fe Circle

San Bernardino October 4 The Sun reports turmoil on the Santa Fe division as General Manager A G Wells backs changes after a Canada vacation. Chief dispatcher Wray resigns. Beamer aims to conquer new fronts with Wells likely to clash upon Wells' return.

San Bernardino Cal Santa Fe Spey A. G. Wells Canada Mr. Wells W. B. Beamer CC. Wray Reaizn Aa Isnatcher Deas Reamer W. W. Cameror W. H. Baty J. Mesullen Alre Mr. Beamer Tait Ther Uten Beamer Sida Wray Wells Bealmer Wraybng Mr. Wray

Apprenticesdenied wage raise sparks city dispute

The Sanssernarumo Sun reports apprentice wage tensions as a planned raise, set to start October 3, appears blocked for older workers who kept the old rate. Officials and company reps, including Park and Tod, are cited amid claims of delayed resolution and prior Santa Fe wage clashes. A separate item notes John J Ingalls front matter and parchment proofs offered by Santa Fe, along with Rock Island earnings for August and since July 1.

Sanssernarumo Ance Fe Mater Mechanic T. Park Park Tod Santa Fe Joh J. Ingalls Sante Fe John J Tenlin W. J. Jack

Railroad Men At Work And Sickness At Santa Fe Shop

A fragmented railroad page notes several workers at the Santa Fe shops. Carl Rhodes and others face illness or injury while departments report routine staffing, desk upgrades, and travel between Kansas City and Chicago. Names include Ben Slaughter, Meyer, Shields, Degant, Heberer, and KIllings amid shop updates and field movement.

Carl Rhodes Amine Water Service Jacob Gufty Anittara Gottfried Moog S& ON Peck Nee Shea Lincoln Kansas City Topeka Hasty Geodeioh Alexander Degant Fred Semog Santa Fe John Heberer Colorado Yeteen Curtin Monica McLelan Willam Powell Charles R. Killings George Thrasen Joneman Chicago Zee ‘Thomas Welpa Deveny Thone Owear Meyer Inchuthirh Sitvice Senvenworth T. M. Ramedell A. Fogelquist Iquiet Edward Puller Fuller Wakartiaa John K. Dennis Svoncker Tassenser Blackhaw Dennis Come Ne AL FlEet Theimont Sud Vieeley Susicuvers Whanes

Local factory notes a busy week with injuries and rail delays

In the machine shop several workers are hurt or slowed while others return from leave. A flagman and bell yard staff report service interruptions and thieves threaten profits. Coal shipments arrive, and a guard raises concerns about yard security as winter work continues on the boiler and machine shop structures.

Friend of Dolly Ward Dies in New York Home

Mrs Josephine Ward longtime friend of Dolly Madison and Mrs Julia Grant dies at her daughter’s New York home. Born Harrie Harris she was linked to three presidents and cousin to James Madison Zachary Taylor and Thomas Jefferson. Married in 1847 to George W Ward a New Orleans cotton broker who died in 1887.

New York Josephine Ward Dolly Madison Julia D. Grant General Grant Ward Frénthery Harrie James Taylor Newpeart Nert United States James Madison Zachary Taylor Thomas Jefferson Madisons Montpelier Miss Harris George W. Ward New Orleans

Court Poet Loses Chance in Boer Speech in Berlin

Berlin October 14 Herr von Widerbruch, known as the court poet, sought favor with Emperor William and prepared to deliver a welcoming oration for Boer generals. He abruptly canceled his act claiming a Tyrolean trip for wealth and urged Berliners to donate money instead.

Vox Wildentruck Berlin Herr von Widerbruch William Wildenbrich Tyrol Kerlin Hoern

Prince Henry's American car at Hamburg show sparks German ire

Oct reports note Prince Henry of a European tour selecting a U.S. automobile at Hamburg's motor exhibition amid competition with French and German makes. German trade journals complain and urge pride in domestic industry. Also listed are pensions for Kansans including names such as Kauitee-Ortxiou and John Watters with small local grants.

Bern Prince Henry of Hamburg Washington Kauitee Jotn Watters John Frazier National Home Leavenworth Milan Amman Langton Basil McCrea

Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief Despite Sickness

A vintage advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney trouble and related ailments. It cites testimonials, offers free samples, and urges readers to seek sample bottles by mail, asserting the remedy cleanses kidney and bladder strengthening overall health.

Klimer Tir Kilmer & Co Tapaka Ktaney Widder Urie Hess Ak Ra Rhein Bright Surane Tyre Prise Wey Wwe Alzen Dr. Kilmat Binghamton, N State Journal

Unclear Local Names and Sums Across Regions

Fragmentary OCR lists multiple individuals with associated amounts and places such as Ottaws Samu Fey Caney Winfield Silas Rutter Holtin William Stevens Cleveland John Stayton Washington Thee Street Keelville Joseph Wyatt Poo hattan Andrew Brown Alton and John Biggs Minneapolis with various dollar figures.

Ottaws Samu Fey Caney Frederick Trussell Winfield Silas Rutter Holtin William Stevens Cleevland John Stayton Washington Thee Street Keelville Joseph Wyatt Poohattan Andrew Brown Alton John Biggs Minneapolis

Judge Ambushed in Kentucky Ambush Leaves Judge Wounded

In Beattyville Kentucky Judge Allen Hyden of Owsley County was shot from ambush while preparing for an election. He was struck in the back and critically injured, as violence erupts over party nominations and court oversaw appeals.

Allen Hyden Beattyville, Ky Owsley County Hyden Tan Fuston Ucket Court of Appeals Trowb Sherrit Wilson

Ras Ten Penny Nail Through His Hand Incident

A fragmented report describes Ras Ten Penny injuring a hand while opening a box near Threestile Bay. The account mentions immediate treatment with Chimberlan's Pils Fudm and notes recovery details unclear due to garbled OCR.

Ras J. C. Mount Threestile Bay Benny Ana Gore Vand Chimberlan

Jersey Prison Ship Found at Brooklyn Navy Yard

Old English prison ship Jersey, used in the American Revolution era, has been discovered at the Brooklyn Navy Yard by workers installing a marching mast for the battleship Connecticut. Historians have long sought the vessel, reportedly buried under thirteen feet of earth and water, intact except for damage.

New York Jersey Thookivn Navy Yard

Strike of Farmera in Syrac District Sparks Deadly Clash

An agricultural strike in Syrac district escalated as Carbineers dispatched to restore order faced stone volleys. Soldiers fired revolvers in retreat after rioters trapped one into a house and killed a captain, prompting a further assault on barracks and rifle fire.

Farmera Trome Syracuse Bictly Mtr Win Lee Ryadit

Goes Like Hot Cakes. Dhgtent Selling Claim Promises Cure

An old advertisement-style notice touts a product called Dhgtent sold by a vendor in Davin and Lyle Or king's New Era company. It claims to ease coughs colds and skin issues, promising savings and doctor relief, with several buyers endorsing its effectiveness and urging purchases at Model for 25 cents.

Samiti Davin Lyle King's New Era A. S. Arnold Drie Guirantes Sabistacae Et Alee

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Railroad News Mechanical Department G. A.B Evans W. P Evans Cone Jeral Hock Datinel Bante Pe Senta Fe Rock Island Hock Istend Anguat SULA Jetine Balaner Ase Stamos BF Charlie Haag Brates Presbyterian Church John Arthur Bate Hans Contin Beverly Thieo Flagman Garrity Claude Maze Boller Shop Nhiaine Canenaiastu Hiaviour Mfise Mendis Ater William Sherman Osage Thorman Porter Shermin Wan B. Verterkamp Laralaville Bras Thet Metal Tineady Colorada Bayer Dorn Ramfall Santa Ie le Tne Unine John Dubeck William Maloney Tathmban Thie Tage Lous Deistecher Ae “Blad Ine Bert Tarnett Willum Oetecher Cacoos Witun Kinawunn Pred Parnett Coffes Rhom A. WoSmith Ben Johnson Mexican Central Aras Calientes Mexia Ane Topeliy City of Mexico Myatmar Bast Pied Bast India Wieienwry Thilia John Layer Layne Holler and Machine Phon Fieteen Ranta Ke Company Famoubus Jim Department of the Interior Dolly Made Gotham West New York City Robert Berner Judge Fie Ime Keene
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