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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1896

Page

6

Among Railroad Men No Time Card Changes Before Election

Kansas railroads discuss schedules and station agent changes with no Santa Fe time card updates until after the November election. Winter service and routes under review, with several station agents reassigned or resumed duties across McConk Nevada Kansas Kiowa and other depots. A boilermaker, George W Shultz, is noted for prior injuries requiring rehabilitation.

Santa Fe California Sretober United Train Sos Angeles Bansne W. Spyder McConk Brkt Deen Meeney Ae Gras Tivier CO Willer Springs Mecunk Gales Cent Nevada Pulls Kan R. Owen OG. S. Hite Kiowa Serator Sherry Vale FL. Lange

Amputations and earnings show regional transport ties

The Santa hospital reports a stump reamputation yesterday while a bone grafting effort aimed to fit an artificial limb. Meanwhile Rock Island System earnings for August reach 1 407 746 with a decline of 47 745 62 from last year. Claude Dew, Santa Fe car service official, vacationing in Illinois. Geo W Curtis heads to Chicago for two weeks.

The Santa Hospital Rock Island Claude Dew Car Service Department Santa Pe Iy Illinois Geo. W. Curtis Santa Fe Chicago

Police Board Plans Night Session and Payroll Audit

The board of police commissioners will meet at the police station tonight. The payroll for the department will be audited and prepared for the council meeting Monday. Extra officers will be hired for the week to patrol crowds and pursue pickpockets, with regulars handling the heavy work. The board may consider buying a new wagon for the patrol, as the old horse is overworked and unreliable.

Board of Police Commissioners

Young Tough Arrested for Assault and Theft

Yesterday afternoon Will Smith, a locally known Black man, clashed with police who arrested him for assault at Nick Chiles billiard hall on East Seventh Street. Patrom Pinkston and Patrol Driver Bunny subdued Smith. Oscar Parking the North Topeiem firemen filed a complaint, charging Jacob Swanee with stealing a horse and buggy in front of Shawnee Mills on August 1. The horse and buggy have been recovered. Smith remains in county jail awaiting trial.

Will Smith Willism Patroman Pinkston Bunny Smith Nick Chiles East Seventh Street Oscar North Topeiem Jacob Swanee Bucey Shawnee Willits Te New

Topeka Society Scene Note Owners and Guests in Town

Recent social happenings in Topeka and nearby areas feature Miss Roberta Wasson hosting a card and dance party with guests including Miss Lee Redden and Miss Emilie King. A birthday party for Miss Sara Allee Noble entertained by Mrs. Noble and aides followed, with lawn decor and indoor games due to rain. Numerous visitors and locals, such as Mrs. W. J. Black and Miss Anna Carr, attended gatherings, tennis events, and campus parties, with many trips and returns noted among Topeka residents and acquaintances.

Roberta Wasson Mixa Lee Redden Emilie King Sean Frost Georgiana Wasson Jeanette Lord Helen Wilson Tiqhel Thompson Kurtz Kellam Tom Frost Dorr Norton Aes al Patten Will Wikidal Sara Allee Noble Harry Noble Louiise Helen Heath Wilhelmina Mar—gates Lucile Miller Tessta Erstrarer Marie Clark Edin Woremune Miller Eve Hurley Harold Bailey Lawrence Early Seery Huth Beymer Mary Helen Shiver Inex Loun- Meleon Rhes Bernard Gertrude Russell Leotia Harry King Curtis Philip Sproat Theodore Petter Budson's Mall W. M. Webb Alice Chappell Kansas City Mies Anna Carr Chiracy Mish Mand Ranney Lutte Ranney Silen E.aith Lebell Winifred Wainer Mabel Martin Herry Weaver Chrry Galen Nichola Morgan J. Monga W. A. Johnston Brow Mes Searle Frank Wear T.H. Church Mor. W Gilmore PO. Brown Kansas Senta Waters Elinor Work Emine Dennis Dean Waters Fred Gordon Criswell Reform School Charles Roehr Arthur Murphy B.C. Roehr D. Carruthers Junction City Lida Bergen Ladice Merrill Springs Tepeke Avenue Daseing Miss Alcorn Guldénrod Sweet Deas Herein Lilian McMurland Emily Hutt Mary Whitson Mise Lottie Alderson Perle Latham 4A Waters Helen Walker Mica Tilia Valentine Fe Waters Les Redden Mins Josephine Shellabarker Pearl McFerland Brumm Dennis Harriet Maaie Marie Brooks Frank Whitmer Bred Prost Ate John Work Stasley Mediicutt Ralph Valentine Ed Dennis Will Trapp Harvey Shull Dune Birney Fred Waters Fd Kellam Lautner Nel- Ma Ernest Mediicatt Roy Gud Boiisar Carter Wilder W. J. Black Leavenworth George Stansfield Austin Prescot Dover Lilie Daley Houghtelin Jerseyville Grace Laura Houghtelin Franche Johnson Virgiline Mulvane S. B. Loomis Denver Andolorade Springs Bishop Millspaugch Salina Painer Lake Prot Jay St. Johneanes Kanas BH. H. Fowler Manhattan Jon. Henry Wingert Wansas City Jessie Priddy Colorado Springs A. H. Merrell Mary Alice Kate Putnam

Watterson Comical on Palmer Buckner Ticket Choice

New York dispatch reports Col Watterson praising the Palmer Buckner Democratic ticket. He notes Kentucky roots, veteran service, and hopes for a united, honest government, predicting strong Kentucky support and possible broader gains though unsure of national victory.

Watterson Palmer Buckner New York Herald Geneva Col Watterston John At Wines Simon B. Buckner Kentucky Col Watterson Confederacy Minnots Henry Watterson Col. Watterson Buckrer Suni Palmer-Ber Brean Chicago Tever

Kansas City Market Opinion and Grain Report Amid Turmoil

Kansas City Produce Market notes political distrust of McKinley era policies and economic critique, citing Bryan and Bryanism as unacceptable. It records prices for livestock lambs and sheep, plus mixed grain quotes for wheat corn oats and market commentary from New York and Chicago with Bradstreets data and upcoming receipts and export activity.

Market Report from Chicago Wheat Corn and Livestock Markets

The AP supplied digest covers Chicago market activity on Sept 5 with wheat and corn opening higher then softening, December at 58 1/4, May corn mixed. Provisions opened lower as packers sold, January pork at 66 1/4 to 457 1/4, lard at 2.42 1/2 to 3.60, ribs at 3.22 1/4. Chicago hogs steady. cattle and sheep receipts listed. Kansas City and brief notes on local trade. overall market conditions varied by commodity and region.

Chicago Minneapolis Duluth New York St. Louis Isc Associated Press State Journal Northwest Kansas City

DeWitts Colle and Choters Cure Offered For Sale

A fragmented notice advertises DeWitts Colle and Choters Cure for sale by G. W. Stanwfeld at 622 Kansas Avenue. The quirky line about boys and Sheen apple season frames the readable ad copy.

DeWitt G. W. Stanwfeld Kansas Avenue

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