Clergy Criticized For Neglect Of Street Ministry In Topeka
In a Sunday sermon Rev John D Knox blasted Topeka ministers for failing to serve the common people outside church walls. He cited the failed stereopticon display and lamented churches losing influence as pastors focus on costly architecture while neglecting outreach to hungry crowds and the unchurch ed masses. The pastor T McFarland defended efforts, urging open churches seven days a week and renewed emphasis on mercy and contact with daily life.
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John D. Knex
Topeka
God
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Mr. Knox
Tront
T. McFarland
Jesus
Knox
Mr. McFarland
Me. McFarland
Himael
Brother Knox
Shelden
McFarland
Chris Vantty
John Weeley
United Kingdom
Jenun
Jess
Christendom
Emi
Jesus Christ
Fragmented sermon critique on open air religious services
A garbled OCR passage critiques open air religious services and religious exertions. It argues against preaching by proxy and suggests limiting public services while maintaining silent avenues for the gospel. The text reflects tension over how churches should conduct worship and engage the poor and outreach.
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Asu
Itnelf
Legos
Chris Dathex
Hingling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows to Visit Topeka
The Hingling Brothers' World's Greatest Shows arrives in Topeka on Tuesday September 22 with a rebuilt season including new acts and elaborate aerial and equestrian displays. Performers include the Nelson and Roberts families, the Dunbar Trio from Australia, the Holloway Trio, Japanese equilibrists, top riders, trained animals, a living giraffe, and a Roman amphitheater style hippodrome.
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Hingling Brothers
Topeka
Iso
America
John O'Brien
Een Ie Lule
Nelson
Roberts
Pettits
Dibollan Brothers
Leon Sisters
Genero
Theal
Ethard
Ringling
Swison
Dunbar
Australia
Holloway
Banvarda
Tybell Sisters
Nettle Carroll
Mikado
Jedao
Hobsons
Schadels
Jonn
Michael Rooney
Albert
Madame Davenport
Reno McCree
May Davenport
Julia Lowande
Albert Crandall
Webb
Prof Wood
Pearl Louder
Nero
Gould Promises Extension to Denver Cutting Time Dramatically
George J. Gould says the Central branch will extend west to Denver, shortening Chicago to Denver and St. Louis to Pacific coast travel by about three hours. The Missouri Pacific plans likely extend the Topeka line north to join the Central branch, improving Missouri Pacific facilities at Topeka. Accompanied by C. Warner and Russell Harding, Gould travels to inspect Western lines.
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St. Louis
George J. Gould
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Gould
Central Branch
Denver
Chicago
Colorado
Missouri Pacific
Missouri River
Pacific Coast
Missouri
Kansas
St Louis
C. Warner
Russell Harding
Gouhd
Lenora
Norton County
Atchison
Fort Beatt-Topeka
Nemaha
Marshall Counties
Topeka
Ons Thrash
Missouri Pacifica
New Philippine coin plan aims to flood Manila with U S mintage
Washington considers rapid minting of two Philippine style coins to replace Mexican money. Taft and Root prepared designs show a Filipino woman and a hammer forging toward island destinies. Production likely in a U S mint with San Francisco a probable site. aim to saturate markets and curb Mexican dollar usage. Diphtheria relief ad ends the page.
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Washington
Taft
United States
Root
Philippine Commission
Philippines
San Francinco
Roberts
Rock Island Boom Drives Stocks Higher in New York
In New York Rock Island stock surged as 90 percent of old stock was deposited for exchange the market showing a curb boom with common stock up three points and preferred up one amid buzz the exchange plan may extend beyond Tuesday to allow all holders to swap for new securities officials say outsiders drive criticism while exchange attitude remains unsettled
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Stock Island Railroad
Lssue
Imne
Wall Street
Rock Island
Stock Exchange
Hook Island
Surgeons Resign In New Mexico Hospital Shakeup
Dr N H Morrison chief Santa Fe coast lines surgeon toured San Bernardino en route to Albuquerque. In New Mexican town he learned hospital management changes are under way. Dr J Sagin has resigned as superintendent and Richardson his attendant. Dr Sutton of Los Angeles named to run hospital until successor found. No reason given.
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Cal
N. H. Morrison
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Albuquerque
J. Sagin
Richardson
Sutton
Conductor John O'Brien Builds Fortune From Rail Life
Dublin Indiana September 19 1900 veteran Lake Erie and Western conductor John O'Brien retires after a 40 year run. A mathematician calculated his career miles totaling over 2.2 million with no personal injury accidents. His Indianapolis real estate now yields nearly $10 000 a year.
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Dublin
Ind
John O'Brien
Lake Erie and Western Roadroad
O'Brien
Indianapolis
Rock Island Route Survey Through Willow Springs
A survey at First Street Willow Springs reports Rock Island aiming to cut the town off from Frises depot and seek a southwest route through Missouri into Arganses, the Indian, to reach new lines.
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Rock Island
Willow Springs
First Street
Missouri
Arganses
Tetas Work Run Heavy In Mountainous Section Near St Louis
The report notes a heavy workload in a mountainous section near St Louis with President Parker stating a number of items had been called and the operation in Se Luis was underway.
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Tetas
St Louis
Parker
Luis
Sev
Railroads Reach 1902 Statics From Interstate Report
The Interstate Commerce Commission totals show 1902 receipts at 1.5886 billion dollars, up 101 thousand. Tonnage fell 12,000 tons. Receivership count drops to 45 railroads. Capital stock and funded debt totals are outlined with per mile capitalization and employee figures. Passenger and freight totals rise and fall, while casualties total 1,794 with 2,615 railway deaths and 41,142 injuries among workers.
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Munl
Interstate Commerce Commission
A Mma
Asa A
Ome Sallona Taxi
Cepenestin
United States
Newlake at Newkirk to supply water for Santa Fe line
A newly planned artificial lake near Newkirk Oklahoma will supply water for Santa Fe rail operations. About 10 acres on a farm two miles southeast will be used. 6 acres remain idle. A dam is under construction and water will be piped to the town tower before feeding Wolf Creek.
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Santa Fe
Newkirk
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Tower Newkirk
Wolf Creek
Pater
Belog
Train Delay Near Calhoun Bluffs After Boulder Floods
Heavy rain loosened rock along the bluffs east of Calhoun and Kaw River, blocking the Union Pacific line for about two hours. A midnight train arrived at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, delaying traffic near Topeka.
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Big Boulder
Union Pacific
Colorado
Topeka
Une
Calhoun Bluffs
Kaw River
Santa Fe Railway workers and relocations noted
Sonn rmyer long service head of machinery moves to Chicago and likely joins Galena Ol Company. Mr. Player left Topeka in June and is in Franklin Pa with plans for a residence and advisory role at a local manufacturer, but reports from Chicago last week suggest changes. Thomas Henshaw, 43, switchman for Atchison Topeka Santa Fe, fell from a car in Kansas City injuring both legs. he is hospitalized and lives at 154 Jefferson. A. L. Studer visited Topeka seeking machinists for back shops. Weidel resigns as local inspector and moves to the Mexican Central.
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Santa Fe
Kansas City
Thomas Henshaw
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
Wyoming Street
State
University Hospital
Henshaw
Jefferson Street
Wiliam King
Penn
John Ereneh
Springfield
Zack Reser
Reser
Mulvane
Kinensher
George Gaillethy
Torce
Frank
Bera
Aira Atyrile Grubbs
Edward Grebbs
Christ Hospital
Cholimat G
Polrs
Michigan
Illnois
Werner Rman
Soachinist
Atchison
Sanary
St. Louis
San
Olehcan
Easton
Ore
Tie
Lee Priddick
Ute
Frisco
Spring
Top
Catholicc Knights Ammerica
Sia
Este
Haben Hecter
Peter Fowers Hearing Ends under Special Examiner
Fragmented text notes a hearing ending without testimony, details unclear, referencing Special Examiner and a court in Minnesota to be held Monday. Mentions changes in offices and building projects with names partially garbled.
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Peter Fower
Guthrie
United States Great Court
Minnesota
Railroad Yard Shifts and Local Moves Stir Workers
Fragmentary notices from a railroad shop detail personnel changes. Frank Killin handles an era for Joseph Kerta. Sanderson and others report sicknesses, vacations, and relocations across the east shop, roundhouse, and smith shop. Several workers leave for Kingsther, Missouri, or Mexico, while others transfer to new roles in the blast furnace and building areas.
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Frank Killin
Joseph Kerta
Frank Sanderson
Rock Island
Horton
Julius Schmidt
John Lowrey
Casper Butert
H. HL
Robert Wells
Guy
Bevoaranceeet and Power Upgrades Near Roosevelt Works
Fire and shop workers prepare new lighting and power systems across the Roosevelt Works complex along with a ceremonial sendoff for H Congdon a retiring foreman. The overhaul includes incandescent and arc lights in the paint, upholstery, pump house and mill areas as the new power house nears completion. Rescue, 3 weeks from today, Edward Ash to attends the B of t. i. convention in Chattanooga.
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Edward Ash
B. of T. i
Chattanoogs
Ash
Mt Roosevelt
Abops
Round House
Blaesmith Shop
Ing H. Congdon
Conn
Ite
Graham
Wilbur Stark
Peasence
Congdon
Gurney
James Mullen
Hat
Topeka Wins Doubleheader In Disjointed Report
In a muddy Topeka bulletin, Washburn Field hosts a doubleheader where Topeka games traveled away from Mau Fatian Rede. The Topeka team scored eight runs in each game with unclear details about individual performances and pitchers West Shop and McCampbell.
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Topeks
Maufatian Rede
Washburn
Topeka
Manhstian
Sneven
West
Shop
McCampbell
Toneka
Reds
Unclear game report fragment with defensive miscues
The readable portions describe players shifting positions and one colored catcher named Flicka influencing play. Mentions of To peka Unions and T. B. C. ranks, with safe hits credited to a batter. Overall, the fragment is garbled and incomplete with few clear outcomes.
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Mabbetene ‘West
Stemi
Boruck
McCampbell
Wert
Train Collision Leaves Cars Splintered in Ditch
A fast mail train on a Northwestern line derailed into a ditch after striking a washout while a mail car followed at high speed. Two train crew members, engineer Ura Wallage of Altoona and airman Robinson of St Paul, were among those injured with minor, silent injuries reported among mall clerks.
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Aeid
Aireman Robinson
St. Pal
Ura Wallage
Altoona
Wicconsin
Stat Mall
T Coucher
Cheeyers
Low Round Trip Summer Rate via Great Western Railway
Travel promotion announcing a round trip summer rate from St Paul and Minneapolis to Duluth and nearby lakes by Great Western Railway. Notes exclusions apply and contact P. Elmer, G. P. A., Chicago for details.
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Great Western Railway
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Minneapotis
Co ‘Ailey Lakes
Duluth
Jeleets
Great Western
P. Elmer
Chicago
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