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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1899

Page

3

Last Chance Route to Denver and Colorado Springs Sought

Fragmentary notice shows travel offers mentioning Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with a Great Heck Island route. It references September dates and a return plan via a rail or bus depot with unclear contact details and ticket ages. The readable text preserves locations and times but lacks complete names or solid actions.

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Great Heck Island Remistr Eelusive Front

Smokeless Firing System on the Rock Islands Declared A Success

Heavy Santa Fe traffic this year promises higher dividends. Stockholders expect another December payout larger than last year and continued profits next year. Road in excellent condition suggests reduced future capital expenditures and improved net earnings.

Santa Fe

Smokeless Firing System Impresses Rock Island Patrons

The Rock Island Railroad reports success with its smokeless firing system eliminating black smoke from locomotives. Patrons praise the cleaner travel, while the railroad saves about 190,080 dollars annually, cutting operating costs and improving service. Officials and crews are urged to report any excess smoke.

Hock Island Rock Island

Atchison's 1880s depot prize sparks jealously and visions of corn

The Atchison depot opening featured a prize for best decorated engine. Henry Worrall of Topeka decorated the engine Burtersuy 7, while Central Weapon and Missouri Pacific figures weighed in. Rumors say Talmage pressured Fagan to win and rival lines like Rock Island and Burlington showed interest. Trad Grimt of Santa Fe notes Worrall’s bitterness and plans for postevent merriment with a Corn Carnival arch and a King Corn statue for the town.

Atchison Atchison Union Henry Worrall Topeke Burtersuy Talmage Missouri Pacific W- F. Pagan Central Branch Fagan Rock Island Burlington Trad Grimt Santa Fe Missouri Pacific Missouri Paci Worrall Q

Illinois Central Buys Direct Route Chicago to St Louis

Illinois Central purchases the Springfield St Louis segment from Alton, gaining a direct Chicago to St Louis line. The move shortens routes by about five miles, creating a through line via the former Alton track and reducing Chicago St Louis distance from 299 to 284 miles. The Wabash route remains 256 miles.

Chicago St. Louis Sept Springfield-St Louis St Louis, Peoria St Louis Alton Timnpin Central

Rate War Continues Over Packing House Freight

Kansas City dispatch notes a continued rate fight between Memphis and Burlington. The Burlington argues for a 9 cent per 460 pounds cut effective September 9 to align the Kansas City Omaha differential at five cents per 100 pounds on the southeastern route.

Kansas City Omaha Burlington Interstate Commerce

Freight rate fight centers on Kansas City line cuts

A fragmented report details how The Memphis line, purely Kansas City oriented, encountered first and second cuts while Burlington acts, preserving a 6 cent differential with Omaha. The outcome of the freight rate adjustments remains uncertain as major lines assess costs and profits for a pivotal industry dispute.

Memphis Kansas City Burlington Omaha

From Emporia Items of Interest Among the Railroad Men

Emporia notes list railroad crews and assignments. Engineers Gothem Smiley and Lander Roberta are on the cut-off. Les Phillips returns to duty on Cottonwood division. Engine 2002 on heat, Harry Webb in charge on Howard branch. Beeler and Beeler? Fireman Pete Smith reports back. Hutchinese firing Howard branch passengers. Lepper builds a house addition on Rural Street. Theodore Groathouse resumes duty after lay-off for sle rness. Tom Kendall returns to Emporia after repairing cars in Strong City during Hilliar's lay-off.

Gothem 2Nd Smiley Lander Roberta Les Phillips Hig Post Art Stanton Lewis Howard Branch Harry Webb Hutchinese Beeler Topeka Pete Smith Reat Lepper A. F P. Goodhue Toremain Theodore Groathouse Slerness Tom Kendall Hilliar Emporia

J. D. Murphy Promoted to Foreman at Dodge City

J D Murphy of Strong City, formerly of Newton, has been named general foreman at Dodge City replacing L E Foote who moves to Raton. The promotion is praised as well earned and Paxton of Santa Fe will relocate to Strong City to fill Murphy’s old post until a new appointment is made.

Newton Murphy Strong City Dodge City L. E Foote Raton W. H Paxton Strone City Br. Murphy

Santa Fe Orders Immediate Unload of Freight Cars

The Santa Fe company issued positive orders to unload all freight cars within 24 hours of arrival at Sextination. Cars will not serve storage on aide tracks, coal and grain shipments must provide for BUOR. The move aims to have cars ready for shipments amid expected year end scarcity. Homeseekers praised as Rock Island line runs two sections of trains to Oklahoma with crowded cars and a trip to Horton. J B Hasty returns to Topeka to become Strong City shops foreman. Porsions of Pines vacated by J D Murthy. Har ty’s friends note promotion. Ottawa weather notes Santa Fe yards full of stock reels as stock moves out of southwestern Kansas and Pantandie county. dry spell affects western pasture.

Santa Fe Hasty J. B. Hasty Topeka Pines J. D. Murthy Ottawa Kanens Pantandie

Local Railroad Notes Show Busy Santa Fe Transfers

Local railroad notes report Train No 5 on the Santa Fe arriving heavy with homesickers for Kansas and Oklahoma. Engines 60 and 617 involved, 19 cars across Trains 5 and 7. Engineer Ed Jolly returns to his regular run after Arizona absence due to his brother Walter Jollys death. Henry Marin family travel in Colorado, Nels McConnel back at shops, and engine 701 to Argentine on local freight.

John Heberer Florence Santa Fe Beeler Kansas Oklahoma Ed Jolly Arizona Walter Walter Jolly Topeka Henry Marin Colorado Nels McConnel Argents Sestas Chas, Dwelly California

Star Pointer Is Dethroned In Fast Empire City Heat

Fifteen thousand spectators at Empire City Trotting track watch Star Pointer and Joe Patchen clash. Patchen wins decisive second heat by a length, Pointer trailing. Searchlight scratched for racing condition. time 2 04 3 4 in first heat and 2 08 in final. Senator I. dominates trotting event in the regular program.

New York Empire City Far Pacers Star Pointer Joe Patchen R. Gentry Searchlight McCleary John Dark Night Ahmovt John R. Gentry Star Polluter John BR. Gentry Patchen Star Pointer- Patchen Gen Mite Son Joe Pateten Havily Rochester Bin Goshen

New Football Guide Reveals Western Varsity Insights

Stage and Baird of Michigan and Hud and ODea lead a 1869 football guide. It covers rules, season reviews, and western conditions. Articles on management, coaching, and punting shape future play at Chicago, Wisconsin, and beyond.

Baird Michigan George Hud Pat O'Dea East West A. A. Stage Charla Baird University of Chicago George Huft University of Tisrole Hut Pat O'Des University of Wisconsin

Will Sell Out Kentucky Colonels Franchise After Season

Ky Sept 7 The Colonels will play no more here this season and the franchise may be sold at season end. Star players Burl Wagner Clarke Lerch Clingman Ritchey eyed for moves to Brooklyn Boston Baltimore or eastern teams as league buyers take control. Cornell Football Begins Season With Strong Schedule

Colonels Cab Eague Burl Wagner Washington Wee Clarke

Prospects for Cornell Eleven in 1839 Appears Encouraging

Porter reports Cornell's 1839 prospects look bright despite losses of Looner, Sweetland, Whiting, Heed and Charley Young. Returning stars Grimshaw, Devalla, Wilson, Cross, George Young, and George Young Jr. will boost depth. Injured players Starbuck, Windsor, Will, Morrison, and Alexander aim to return after practice at Richfield Springs. New contributors Dorner, Short, Caldwell, and Tappan join the squad.

Porter Cornell Looner Sweetland Whiting Heed Charley Young Yeer Grimshaw Devalla Wilson Cross Will George Young George Young Starbuck Windsor Will Morrison Alexander Richfield Springs Dorner Short Caldwell Tappan

Injured Players Haunt Indianapolis Team After Western Trip

The Indianapolis club returned from a western swing with many injuries piling up in the hospital list. Scott backs trouble and eyeing a return to pitching, Porumua shoulder, Allen hand spike, and Flynn and others hampered by bruises. The squad remains upbeat and hopeful for the pennant as rest and warmups are planned.

Indianapolis Scott Artecl Flynn Porumua Allen

Sweeping $1000 World Handball Challenge Draws Attention

A $1000 fixed match challenge tops sports notes as Mike Egan and the Jersey City Handball Club pursue a high-stakes bout with Carney. Reports from Louisville boxing on Sept 26 29 outline bouts including Jim Hill Joe Choynski and more, plus tennis results from Abilene and other local racing summaries.

Mike Egan Jersey City Carney Rewn Hall Choyns Louisville Jim Hill Joe Choynski Jim Watts John Lara Charlie Burns Cincinnati George Kirwan Chicago Frednes ‘O'Brien Kid Hennessey

National League at Detroit Summary Note

National League action at Detroit shows Cronin Shaw Honnorero and Beore in a tight game with efforts from RHE and APOLIS. Western League standings highlight Arkansas City with six scorers and a close race as teams vie for position amid a busy schedule.

Detroit Beore Rhe Honnorero Paart Cronin Shaw Tiet EE Orfootast Sodinnapatin Beare Heysgen Lie Harte Pisher Ae Ein Arkansas City Ari Te

Baseball Notes and Mixed Quartered Updates

Baseball notes cover various players and teams with brief mentions of performances and standings. Names appear across several entries, including Jeanne and Sarrick, with sparse details on games, venues, or outcomes. The fragmented text hints at recent results and player notes amid a busy season.

Fragmented OCR Contains Obscure Medical and Sports Mentions

Partial readable text references Academy of Dermatology, Kansas, and scattered sports comments. Mentions names like Koeler, Steinferdt, Irwin, Bangian, Wolverton, Stagmat, and Brooks. The passage blends medical notes with game and team mentions without clear cohesive events or dates.

Powder Mill Explosion Reports At Hendarde Drug Store

Fragmentary OCR notes show a powder mill explosion referenced with Hendarde Cousilpattut Wasgoner's drug store and a date around September 15, with unclear route and sale details of Leavenworth and Santa Fe lines.

Leavenworth Santa Fe Aewm Pyt Kelis Osu Hendarde

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