No Drinkers or Smokers Employed by Rock Island Railways
Railroad news reports a policy barring intoxicated applicants and cigarette use across the system, seeking sober labor for telegraph and station work. It highlights wage ranges from 58 to 60 dollars monthly and urges farmer boys as reliable hires, with broader union and organizational notes from St. Louis and Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hock Island Railroad Company
J. Biniy
Terminalia
Rock Island
Kansan
Mir
Depot Report On Engine Details At Kansas City
An engineer in charge reports progress on naming a new boat at Kansas City Missouri. The city inquiry concerns the ship’s build dates and the forthcoming report to company directors. The official memo notes the crew’s work and the plan to submit a typed report once ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kanser City
J. B. Berry
Bern
Union Depot Company Sees Board Meeting Hinted
The Union Depot Company board of directors may hold a meeting within two weeks if unforeseen issues do not arise. The annual report notes gains in motive power and equipment, with many locomotives and cars delivered for the year and plans for further deliveries. It highlights ties and timber processing near Greenville, and discusses Oklahoma and Indian Territory prospects and potential governance impacts on population and development. Officers and staff are commended for faithful service during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Wintel Chale
Blie Wiarheil
Union Depot Company
H.C. House
MK Wage
Passengier
Binat
Greenville
Oklahoma
Indian
Hewe
Three Slain in Bed in Logan Township Case
In Logan township near the Nebraska line, Edith Williamson age about 13 and her grandmother were found murdered in bed early morning. Mrs Williamson and another woman were later found with fatal injuries. A farm hand named Thomas Madison, 40, is suspected after bloodstained hat and threats by Edith. Neighbors heard only dogs barking. Police expect arrest soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grose
Elian Eshd
Kaacane
Daana Ae
Sauanters
Edith Witliansaon
Ian Wiflow
Ued
Logan Township
Nebraska Line
Bowarth
Williameon
Edith Williamson
Two Prize Turner Athletes Shine at Topeka Contest
Marysville Turners Herbelsheiner and Seaman placed high at Topeka with Herbelsheiner matching a world high jump mark in a near-record performance. Seaman took third as Harry Kletaman edged the pair by two points, while Scamon led field events with 37.02 points and Herbal sheiner followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbelsheiner
Seaman
Marysville
Topeka
Shetcher
Appa
Harry Kletaman
Scamon
Herbalsheiner
EATY PLAN SHAPES VELASCO SYSTEM LINK TO MISSOURI KAN SA
Dallas Sept 17 The reformation states that President H Alexander of Velasco and Northern railroad sold most of the companys holdings to EL Steger president of the Denison Bonham and New Orleans railway The deal ties Velasco properties to the Missouri Kansas and Texas system and hints at using 40 plus miles of Velasco Brazos line to complete the Texas network The move follows earlier transfers of Velasco holdings to Mr O der who heads the companies interests This represents a major shift in regional railway control and expansion plans.
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Dallas
Tex
H. Alexander
Velasco, Hraxtos and Northern Railroad
E EL Steger
Denison, Bonham and New Orleans Railway
Tg Miscouri, Kansas and Texas Company
C.C. Waller
Velasco, Benzok
Northern
Raid on Buffalo Ticket Brokers Targets Forgery Network
Chicago Sept 17. Detective agency raid on Exchange Street Buffalo nabbed several ticket brokers for forgery in the third degree. Two baskets of tickets, acids, spurious stamps, plugs and related paraphernalia were seized. Raids planned for Chicago and other points amid ongoing complaints of scalping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicwen
Arer
Exchange Street
Huffalo
Plokirton
Buffalo
Chicago
Old Conductor Quits in Newton Kansas
Unclear OCR notes report the resignation of A H White a MoP M line conductor after 11 years service with 30 years on the interstate run. Mentions other conductors Kugler James and J J Jackson and references to city and passenger pools with garbled phrases.
Grievance Committee from Northwestern Shops In Conference
A grievance committee representing 6000 employees in the Chicago and Northwestern railroad shops met in conference today to consider action to secure a better wage from the company. Peale, Lande Job as Foreman. Sewton, Kan., Sept. 17 Karl Kirk, a machinist, resigned his position and will go to Winslow Arizona, after accepting a petition there to join the Sante Ve shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Shops
Chicago
Cay Mn
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Lande
Sewton
Kan
Karl Kirk
Newton
Winslow
Arizona
Too Young to Vote In Shawnee County School Election
County Superintendent Wright exposes a school election in Shawnee County where a vote for an election officer was cast despite the voters being underage. The attorney general clarifies the result lacked legality, stating the county superintendent has no duty to act and that only a court via quo warranto could remove an official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Shaw County
Shawnee County
Han
Convicted on Seven Counts in District Court
A jointist named Balta was arraigned on seven distinct counts in district court. He was sentenced to sixty days in jail and fined 3200. The sentence was suspended on condition of payment, with further penalties stated if conditions are violated.
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Balta
Wittiai
Amarik
Bat Ie O&t
Heiress Grace Stroh Linked To Chicago Millionaire Heiress
San Francisco newspaper note dated September 17 describes Grace Chirk Stroh of Chicago as wife of N. Strohn of La Grange Gas and heiress to her sister Isabella, with the million dollar estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Grace Chirk Stroh
Chicago
Hi. N. Strohn
la Grange Gas Company
Isabella 2
Fibroid Tumors Cured by Lydia Pinkham Remedy
Reader testimony praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing fibroid tumors and ovarian troubles. Letter claims it expelled the tumor and strengthened the system, with women urged to Try the remedy. Testimony highlights health improvements and long personal endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Harms
Dudley St
Roxbury
Boston- Masa
Fertott
Lydia
Pinkham
Clark Estate Bequeathed to Mrs Strohn After Death
Clark, who died by suicide in the city a week ago, arrived here from the seat. Under Miss Clark’s will, her entire estate is bequeathed to Mrs Strohn who has come here to manage the estate and secure its interests.
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Clark
Miss Clark
Strohn
Bridge Use Debate at Commercial Club Meeting
Engineers A Himsey and James Keys report that the Melan arch bridge over the Kanhas steer may barely handle Topeka Railway cars and recommend limiting loaded car weight. A conference with city council and county officials is proposed to gauge support for using the bridge for street cars, with a committee to press the issue.
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A. Himsey
James Keys
Talon Pacific Falmond
Cottercial Club
Iix
Topeka Railway Company
Ita
North Topeka
Front
Edward Wilder
N. Loomis
M. C. Hola
Ee i
H. Haynes
Sound
Mysra
Topeka
le Po
Atramey
One Truant Officer Rule Questioned in Morrie County
The Kansas attorney general concluded there is no law forcing multiple truancy officers in a county but said the spirit of the law favors more than one. It notes it would be impractical for a single officer to cover the entire county and that multiple officers could reduce travel time and costs.
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Nlt
Morrie County
Council Grove
Rina
Corn status optimistic from Secretary Burrow in Kansas
Secretary of State Burrow visited Topeka and Smith Center noting corn in the bloom belt appears resilient after the cold snap. He reported temperatures around 34 degrees the night before and cloudy skies, predicting warm weather for two weeks if frost does not return and that replanting after floods may be sufficient.
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Burrow
Smith Center
Smith County
Brothers-in-Law Fight in Barton Leaves Caulk Wounded
Louin M Caulk and Dean Erhart, Barton residents, dueled over an old grudge. Caulk was stabbed in the neck and critically hurt. A warrant was issued for Erhart but he has not been arrested. In Osborne Kansas John Strebel, a prosperous Grant Township farmer, died by self-inflicted gunshot at 62, leaving a wife and three grown children. The article notes no known family trouble and cites Dr Fowler’s extract as a remedy for dysentery and diarrhea.
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Leavenwert
Nas
Louin M. Caulk
Dean Erhert
Barton
Erhart
Osborne
Kas
John Strebel
Grant
Topeka Men In Demand Peruna at Lawrence Kansas
Lawrence Kansas September 17 Scrimmage work brightens prospects for varsity. Coach Weeks starts punting drills and selects a first squad including Griggs and Brummage with Griggs excelling in tackling and punting. New men Forder and Tice show promise as possible quarter and tackle. Peruna testimonial from Nannie Hall of Atlanta credits health and nerve relief to the remedy, with Dr Hartman offering free advice.
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Lawrence
Kan
Bestia
Weeks
Griges
Topeka High Eheel
Fiesco
Donald
Yellding
Ackerman
Peters
Baird
Fielachman
Maker
Lawton
Fairmount College
Wichita
Forder
Mturraville
Ty Pooler
Fletvehs
Tice
Topeka
Varsley
Coulson
Mic Topeka High School
McCook Field
Miss Ruth Bryan Betrothed To Newport Painter
In Lincoln Nebraska Miss Ruth Baird Bryan daughter of William Jennings Bryan becomes engaged to William H Leavitt portrait painter from Newport Alabama. Announcement at a Delta Gamma dinner indicates plan to marry in October. Leavitt visited Fairview after painting a life size portrait of Bryan and stays with the family as they plan their future. Emporia schools crowded as enrollment nears 1722 with high school 710 students and only 176 capacity.
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Miss Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Wiliam H. Leavitt
Newport
Ruth Baird Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Mary Pitegerald
University of Nebraska
Delta Gamma
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Fairview
Cits
Leavitt J
Bryans
Miss Ruth
Jane Addams
Hull House
Chicago
College Settlement
Mr. Leavitt
Emporia
Res
Hog Injures Farmer Near Newton Kas
Paul Wiebe a German farmer living near Newton was attacked by a boar and badly cut before he could escape The injuries are serious but not considered fatal authorities reported Sept 17 in Kas territories
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Newton
Kas
Paul Wiebe
Mr. Wiebe
Strongest Evidence of Faith in Topeka Remedy
Topeka buyers are urged by Geo W. Stansfield to try Hyomet a curative treatment guaranteed or money back. The device uses a sphere inhaler for breath therapy claiming rapid relief from catarrh in head throat lungs and blood purification. Cited as a reputable remedy with refunds emphasized the ad promises noticeable improvement after initial sessions.
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Topeka
Geo. W. Stansfield
Henett
Algermoife
Wien
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Ert
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Yeane
Keane Mary
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Tetal
AE Carmans
Cprand
Missouri Walier
Wallace
Toronto
Besutsiont
Twa Suptiiry
Rurten
Entemus
James City
Santas Fe Gupposcu
Vinita
Aten
Ohio
Serre
Wes Heer
Brent Vinita
Hoatetter
Ftarvey Scoman
Herbolsheiner
Eaty
Seema
Texas Lines
Protective Bureau
HB. White
City Railway
Hookey
Morris County
Peruna
Lawrence University
Nannie Hall
Atlanta
Peru-am
Nannie
Hubbert Street
Ness
Perans
Perana
Fife
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Hyomei
California, Oregon
Washington
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Utah
A. M. Fuller, Co. P. & TA
Indiana
Santa Fe
T. L. King
C. P
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JT. M. James
N. Topeka
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