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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1898
Page
6
Topeka residents discuss festival improvements as war time money pressures limit this year’s event. Railroad officials propose a stronger organization with a trusted treasurer and more sustained attractions to draw visitors and boost finances for a larger, earlier festival next year. A separate Fort Scott incident reports a passenger car box containing live snakes causing a scare among travelers.
Railroad companies nationwide report a critical shortage of brakemen and other crew. Divisions including Gulf and Midland request extra men to operate freight and passenger trains, with orders from Supt Balser and several division superintendents. The Union Pacific expands crews to Cheyenne and North Platte as demand surges.
Superintendent Hopkins of New York Central and Supervisor Dolan arrive in Wellington to coordinate recovery after the wreck. Mech Neubert is sent to Hunnewell to relieve Henson at the engine watch. Burns Colby travels from Wichita toward Oklahoma to join Santa Fe. Extra coaches dispatched west to replace barged unit. another sent to Medicine Lodge. Fireman Davie joins Santa Fe and heads to Woodward to relieve Veith. Conductor Neinon notes loss of large chest tattoo during west-end evangelism. No west end crew in town by 9:00 this morning. expect more crews to move west as they arrive.
Santa Fe gathers evidence to aid a forthcoming legislative bill aimed at making trampe at sea or on trains a capital offense. Trainmen report assaults by riders, with conductors urged to document all attacks for the committee. The railroad hopes to pass tougher penalties next session.
An odd tale from Santa Fe offices recounts John LeCaritiz’s encounter with Predtral, the Santa Fe eating houses manager. A lavish Parisian hand watcher shocks the narrator, who jokes about a costly bill and the manager’s claim the finest grip belongs to the general manager.
The article profiles an elderly yard worker who loads cinders from the pit to the car. He remains faithful and uncomplaining through weather and hard duties, loading a car and a half daily and facing burdens with a steady, seemingly content spirit.
A fragmentary aid note mentions a method to start a locomotive, with unclear wording and garbled phrases. The readable portion suggests guidance about an engineer or operator engaging the engine and climbing aboard to commence movement. The full context and exact steps remain unreadable.
A Chicago engineers party travels for Engineers Day at the exposition, featuring notable figures like Alfred Noli and Isham Randolph. The group tours, discusses new engine pits and noise-damping drums, and reports duty changes, weathered by long careers and personal notes on marriages and relocations.
From Emporia John Lambert returned to duty on train 71 after weeks off. Switchman Joe McKinley and BV Lanning with G P Walker of Osawatomie joined brakemen force. Engineer James Galletly placed on the extra board. Conductor Gorrell back to work. Two firemen vacancies on Cottonwood division between Topeka and Newton. Engineer Wr. McClure’s first trip on engine 241. Machinist Earl Kirk of Arkansas City visiting. his father John Kirk was a former master mechanic of the southern division. Engineer Farley back from Topeka. Conductor Montgomery at Newton temporarily during heavy business. Three switch engines active plus one at stock yards. Green fruit trial run continued for two weeks. Watch Inspector Montgomery back from inspection trip on the coast. Montgomery took photos of Arizona and New Mexico views from a moving train and earned favorable views. Santa Fe shops workforce will be maintained this fall. Water service work available all day. any changes would add to employment.
Adlai E Stevenson plans to answer the $1 peace plan proposal as he addresses the nation. The exchange centers on the next steps in stabilizing Mexico and bringing peace, with Stevenson noting long-standing support and urging calm. Local mention includes W Cooper of El Hit praising a cough remedy for family use.
An OCR fragment describes Felix Gruraud and Orient Fal Crean promoting a cosmetic cream, claiming purifying effects for the skin and a protective armor-like feel. It mentions Skin preparations and a sale through physicians and wares in a U.S. address.
The Imperial chub Sys hosted a Friday night dance at Hudsons Hall with an excellent crowd. Prominent guests included Charles Blood Smith, J B Purty, Fred Cole, George Crawford, Mary Thompson, Mabel Wilson, Helen Wilson, Miss Cross, Miss Littlefield, Miss McClintock, and many others. A two oclock luncheon was later given for Miss Franc Littlefield by Ollie OBrien. The Helianthus Club also held a party at Harmony Hall with Steinbergs orchestra and a masquerade birthday event for Nellie, plus additional gatherings at Prospect Street and Wrimbles with numerous attendees. The marriage of Stella May McElroy and Harry J French was celebrated at the bride’s Harrison Street home.
The note lists Topeka residents and guests at a wedding and social events. Mr. and Mrs. French, Kansas Mutual Life employee, travel to Omaha after the celebration. Numerous Topeka families and clubs are mentioned with meetings, invitations, and upcoming gatherings across the city.
Copenhagen reports Queen Louise of Denmark borne Sept 20 to the funeral car by royal family. The cortege moved through crowded streets to the vault at the Dunleh Kings residence after a service at the cathedral. Crowds strew flowers while the King and bishops’ kin followed the bier to the vault.
Fires across the United States failed to start up last midnight blocking operations for 2,000 workers awaiting the October 1 ex sumption. The stoppage stems from a clash between the Knights of Tasbur and the American Federation of Labor over a new contract. Mills will keep fires blocked until a concise agreement is secured.
Kansas Baptists adjourned in Newton after the B P U rally yesterday afternoon. Following an address by Dr. 10 & Chivers of Chicago general secretary, officers elected include President J I Shearman Wichita first vice president H Fitch Ottawa second vice president Rev B J Roberts secretary Miss Carril Sheffield treasurer Carl G Kinney Newton. The convention for next year will be in Ottawa.
A fragmentary ad claims a "Boggs German Balve" product as a cure-all for burns chapped skin eczema sores and skin diseases. It mentions sale at Tupeka Bream Laundry and references an "Engie's Silver Statue Clears" as part of the promotional copy.
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