Railroad News. Child Escapes After Train Ditching Incident
A Santa Fe passenger train near Wamego Rossville area derailed onto an embankment after striking a year old child on the track. Conductor and crew assisted and the infant, though frightened and bruised, survived with minor injuries as workers prepared to grade and level rails between Wamego and Rossville. Union Pacific contracts will begin immediately to improve the track.
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Santa Fe
Jack Prentice
Tiwan
Prention
Alf
Lara
Amdu
Pacific Lets Contract To Rebuild Track Between Wamees And Silver
Junction City Sept 7 Captain John K Wright reports Union Pacific will overhaul the line between Womega and Silver. The project will take four to five months with work beginning this fall. Tracks from Womega east will be raised leveled and ballasted under new management.
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Nies Pacific
John Wright
Junction City
John K. Wright
Awss
Wamees
Silver Ie
Union Pacife
Thurough
Womega East
Saloon closures prompt Union Pacific dining houses crackdown
A noisy, partially garbled report notes an executive order by the president demanding abandonment of bars in Union Pacific eating houses. The piece references public anger over the action and hints at broader policy aims, but its specifics remain unclear due to text corruption.
Firemen Improving After Strike Tensions
The article notes improved fire department morale as President Je Hirst and leaders discuss progress. It reports retraining, new safety focus, and increased attendance at stations while acknowledging past friction and ongoing efforts to prevent future issues. The overall tone highlights a rising membership, with approximately six to nine thousand additions over the past two years.
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W. Mater
Je Hirst Hegtooil
Aye Femmes
West Seavnieie
Hae
Fiat
Ion Botul
Apeieah Wick Bianehat
Onder Suirwa
One Hundred New Men at Santa Fe Employers
Sept. 7, Albuquerque reports the Santa Coros expanding its force by about one hundred workers at the city plant. The company aims to place new hires steadily, with wages and conditions under review to shape a stable labor force.
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Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Santa Coros
Runs Being Changed Union Pacific Employees at Solomon City
Union Pacific employees at Solomon City are moved about rotation and duty changes on September 1. The event involves winding down shifts, with Fireman Fred Blodgett noted and a wave of absence affecting the crew. A remarks line mentions Ames Conn and social return plans with friends.
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Union Pacific
Solomon City
Rotomon City
Bngivest Tatnen
Dndeatina
Saltea
Brakeman Arrested Trainmaster at Arkanaae City
A brakeman has arrested a trainmaster at Arkanaae City in the modern era. The incident occurred in Arkona location with authorities stating the trainmaster refused to provide information about a central matter.
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Arkanaae City
Industrial Commission Names Members and Dates
The Industrial Commission, named by the President, includes MC D and Ratchford Washington, with a noted date of September 1 linked to President McKin. Details reference Abdrew L. Marie and SN. D North in the context of the commission's formation and roles.
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MC D
Ratchford Walington
McKin
Fishes
L. Marie
Oregon Coast Naval Redeployments After War Debate
Discussion of Pacific coast defense and fleet reassignments as the navy weighs withdrawing ships from Asia and repositioning vessels like the Oregon Monterey and Monadnock. Debates consider the Oregon return to the Pacific and captain Barker’s possible shore duty while awaiting promotion.
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Washington
Navy Department
Navy
Corted
Eral Anne
Department
San Francisco
Oregon
Monterey
Monadnock
San Franclsco
Pacific
Asiatic
Atlantic
Kentucky
Gevther
Barker
Orecon
MAY BE SENATOR GRAY Who Will Take the Place Previously Offered to Justice White
The vacant seat on the peace commission after Justice White’s decision is reported as offered to Senator George Gray of Delaware. Gray, a leading Democrat and a member of the foreign relations committee, has had a long conference with the president about the Canadian commission and related work. Acceptance remains unconfirmed, but it’s not unlikely he will be the fifth member of the commission.
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Justice White
Washington
Sept. T
Peace Commission
George Gray
Delaware
Senate
Gray
Canadian Commission
Snapshot clutter from Topeka area news short items
A jumble of notes covers local happenings in Topeka and vicinity. Mentions include school desks for sale, weather hints, a theatrical painting exhibit, a tailor from Chicago, and political convention outcomes in McPherson with candidates named for local offices.
Duncan’s Case in Uniform in a Confederate Grave Scandal
Capt Louis Duncan of Topeka Kansas, an assistant surgeon in the Twenty second Kansas regiment, testifies from a small cell in Washington that he acted to stop digging at a battlefield grave where bodies were being disturbed. He claims no guilt beyond ordering workers away and asserts no evidence links him to later thefts or leadership. The trial concerns grave desecration charges tied to a Bull Run battlefield grave.
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Washington
Tun
United States Army
Louis
Duncan
Topeka
Kan
Pallfax
Bullian
Ger
Graham
Virginia
Twenty-second
Kaneas Regiment
Chared
Arliteton
Manassas
New York
Cain
Deplorbie
Grave-robbing charge linked to medical college head
Captain Louis Duncan of the Twenty-second Kentucky Infantry faces grave desecration accusations tied to a Confederate grave near Bull Run. His court martial judgment found neglect of duty, not active desecration, and he pleads for fair treatment as civil authorities take over. He defends his actions, praising Confederate soldiers and denying malice, requesting release awaiting trial.
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Sheri Gordon
Fairfax County
Court House
Pop
Love
B. W. Moore
Dunesh
Duncah
Tony
Eivil
Duke
Tnyecif
Geer Danases
Bull Run
China's First Railroad Opens to Traffic in Shanghai
Report from Tacoma Wash notes China's first railroad began operations four weeks earlier near Poncycta Shanghai on the Acéxa line, built over two years. The emperor celebrated the completion with rejoicing as crowds filled streets and merchants ran trade and rice markets expanded during the opening week. The emperor ordered Sheng to complete more railways at once.
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Tacoma
Wash
China
Populists nominate Barker and Donnelly for president ticket
Cincinnati dispatch reports the reorganized People's party nominating Wharton Barker of Pennsylvania for president and Ignatius Donnelly of Minnesota for vice president. The convention split with Butler followers bolting, adopting a lengthy platform and a referendum system, while Parker, McBride, Ferris, and Merritt form a committee to draft further address.
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Cincinnati
People's Party
Wharton Barker
Ignatius Donnelly
Owlnss
United States
Poster
Minnesota
Butler
Joseph Palmer
Tilingis
Walker
National Committee
Palmer
Hoton
Fay
Chyruy
Hinspbett
Lyceum
Me Palmer
Tifingis
Pennsylvania
Junntius Donnelly
Donnelly
Barker
Marion Butler
North Carolina
Mitton Park
Dallas
Texas
Reorganized Party
Frank Burkett
Mississippi
People’s Party
St. Louis
New People's Party
Naional
Milton Park
Tiltmain
J. A. Parker
Kentucky
James G. McBride
Michigan
James
HW. Ferris
Hillnots
Horace Merritt
Tennessee
Balters
People's Party of the
Cincina
Peoples Party
Wisconsin to bury soldiers in Porto Rico or Cuba
Governor Schofield telegram from Washington states the government will bring home the bodies of Wisconsin soldiers who died in Cuba or Porto Rico. The War Department will not act until all troops now in service are properly cared for. The report comes from Madison on September 7.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Porto Rigo
Cuba
Schofield
Washington
Porto Rico
War Department
Governor Black Declares Run For renomination In Convention
Albany officials Governor Black Superintendent Pain and Aldridge met with Troy Times editor Charles S Francis and announced Black would seek renomination until the final ballot was counted at the party convention.
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Albany
Black
Pain
Aldridge
Charles S Francis
The
Troy Times
Will Race Next Year International Yacht Event Arranged
The Raval Ulster Yacht Club and New York Yacht Club agree to a best of five series on thirty mile courses from Sandy Hook with windward and triangle legs. First race slated for October 2, 1899, with weather delays possible. Shamrock to be fitted if delayed. Races run Tuesdays and Saturdays. officials stress strict safety and regulations. Ulster members will travel within days and return before Ireland voyage.
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New York
Raval Ulster Yacht Club
New York Yacht Club
Sandy Hook
Windward
Leeward
Ulster Club
Canada
Ireland
National League scores and an Admiral Dewey report
National League results show Cincinnati, Chicago 8 Philadelphia blank? Baltimore 75 Louisville and Cleveland 3 Boston 9 Washington 5 New York 17 Brooklyn 10 Kansas City 4 6 St Joe 1 2 Indianapolis 4 Milwaukee 3 St Paul 16 Minneapolis 6 Columbus 4 2 Detroit 2 5. A cable from Admiral Dewey notes investigation into reports Spanish prisoners were treated cruelly by insurgents in the Philippines due to lack of medical supplies.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore
Louisville
Cleveland
Boston
Washington
New York
Brooklyn
Kansas City
St. Joe
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Dewey
Washington, T
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
Topeka Soldiers Reunion Invite Sparks Committee Debate
In Topeka the Fifteen Committee declined to endorse inviting Col. W C P Breckenridge to the soldiers reunion. The matter arose from Wc Stephenson and ex Confederate veteran George B Payne attended. The contract for wood and straw was awarded to local bidders and a music plan sought bands from Kansas City and Circleville. Fraternal prizes and relay drills were discussed with venue options at Garfield Park Casino and stage size issues.
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Wc. Stephenson
George B. Payne
Col Breckenridge
Sobdlers
Major Andersen
Ft Wie
Charles Wot
Vincent Kaczynek
I Tunn
Etraw
Tlgo
Mrusle
Questo Teme
Kansas City
Hamiiton
Cottugyine State
Circleville
Pence
Strauey
Charles Wolliday
Karatval Knights
Doolittle
Fred Chase
Tegard
Mugesw
John McMacgus
BK Brown
Dr. Warner
Teamen
Faree
Preacher Stephenson Dies in Jamestown Pulpit
Rev Stephenson of Jamestown Ohio dies of heart disease while delivering a sermon at Fiigh Street Church. He was about 60, leaves a wife and seven children. Known for prophetic turns, he preached about The Glorification of Christ from Hebrews 7 before collapsing mid message.
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Stephenson
Jamestown
Springfeld
Fiigh Street
James Stephenson
Christ
Hiebrews
Reunion and Fail Festival Coming to Topeka
Kansans plan to attend the reunion and fair festival in Topeka with visits to relatives in Murchinson. The narrative mentions Civil War veteran Jobe warm and a postwar life in Kentucky, later migrating to Grant County with a home there. An El boy serves with the tops at Sputings.
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Topeka
Garden City
John Crosmesat
Murchinson
Jobe
United States
Calor
Kentucky
Sputings
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