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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1900

Page

3

Frey Faces Change in Santa Fe Rail Leadership Moves

Dr J J Frey former Santa Fe general manager and new president at Cripple Creek, Denver and Rio Grande, plans a cautious stance on civil service and double headers while reorganizing executive duties from Dover New Jersey to Denver, with consolidations extending Denver to Cripple Creek and Florence routes amid labor concerns.

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Frisco Line Expected to Open May 1, Says President Riptey

From San Prandeos comes a press advisory claiming track laying is underway and the Tide Water project will be ready by May 1. President Riptey expresses confidence the line will reopen on schedule.

Riptey Frisco Line Pits Angele Apent 2 Posibal BE San Prandeos

Santa Fe Rail Line Expands With Through Service to San Francisco

Plans described include a new Valley railroad, a continuous rail link from Port Richmond to Rakerefield via Antioch Brockton Modesto Metered Freenoanterd and Corcoran Junction, plus a freight terminal at Point Richmond and a ferry service to Union Ferry Depot. Santa Fe funds and leases push construction and through trains from San Francisco to Chicago and Los Angeles with Fresno as division HQ and repair shops at Stockton and Fresno.

Sonia Pe Hipley Nw Pelleves Tina Syntem Sancisco Dew Road Port Richmond Rakerefield Antioch Brockton Modesto Freenoanterd Corcoran Junction Columebccine Fresnond Reedley Vissia Corcoran Point Hichmond Tnion Market Street Sante Pe Bryant Street Valley Railroad Jash Steck Counting 10 Focal Syndicate Isatah W. Hellman Santa Fe Rap Betivern Haketvield Melve

B G and G Terminals Sold to Missouri Pacific

A deed records transfer of Hutchinson and Southern terminal facilities to Missouri Pacific. The three story brick depot and associated structures are part of the Hutchinson line purchase. W A Bradford Jr and F Hiradtnernd oversee the sale, with plans for facility improvements and a purchase price about one third of original cost.

Missouri Pacine Hutchinson Watchtinen Run Hutchinson & Southern Misouri Pacific Company Mibel Suate Fa Hutchinson 4 Southern Railroad W. A. Bradford, Jr Missouri Amy Ratirond

Indignant Toner Pledges Independent Colorado Midland

April E-President Histiné Toner from New York returns home to address a rift over proposed consolidation with the Colorado & Southern. He asserts Colorado Midland will operate independently with its own head and policies, resisting merged control. He emphasizes staying in place as long as possible amid the dispute.

Toner Histiné Cubotiy Midland New York Etphatte Colorado & Southern Uhike Puimir Wien

Double Header Hearing To Run All Week In Texas

Austin April 3 witnesses will continue testifying in the railroad commission hearing on double seater trains. Regulators expect a long session with many more witnesses than originally planned and major rail executives prepared to testify for the companies. The dispute touches time cards, crew changes, and engine maintenance across several routes, with potential wider action if Texas rules restrict the practice.

Austin Tex Roilway Railroad Commission Texas Morrissey Cleveland Allway Cratd Cmpanies

Train Accident Traps Crew Near Ribera Bridge

A railway accident near Ribera bridge injured multiple crew members including Conductor Avery T. Keith who died later at Banta Fe hospital from internal injuries. Engineer Aanderson suffered burns and Fireman Sichier lost a leg close to Joseph City, Arizona. The crash followed a smokestack choke causing the locomotive to blow out. Injured were taken to Albuquerque for treatment.

Eee Aed Nelwon Veras Renee Wi Avery T. Keith Banta Fe Hospital Ribera Bridge Rustroid Mai Raton el ‘Paso Aanderson Sichier Joseph City Ariz Albuquerque

Paving limits prompt council to curb summer work

City officials warn paving may hit a cap this summer, with Mayor Drew noting the need to monitor progress to avoid exceeding the limit. The Monroe Street paving petition, long delayed, was granted after correcting an error and repealing an old width ordinance. Additional requests target Lane Street, Willow Avenue, and Woodlawn Avenue extensions, with signatures from local residents.

Drew Monros Monroe Street Tylar Harrison Streets Lane Street Thirteenth Piercy A. ‘Thurston SR. Remington M. Hratien J. J. Hostetler W. Harrison Kale Willow Avenue Greenwood Woodlawn A. Maibure Woodlawn Avenue Wilow Avenue Park Street

Vote on Porto Rico in Senate Poll Sets Expectation

Washington April 2 Senate committee on Porto Rico takes a poll in the chamber. They estimate a 47 vote majority for the bill, expecting support from many named members including Aldrich Allen Balren Bard Teveringe Burrows Carter Chandler Cullom Debot Depew Rikina Pairbanks Foraker Foster Frise Gallinger Gear Male Hanns Hansbrough Hawley Jones Kean Kyle Lodee McBride McEnery McComas McCumbers McMillan Pen Toso Perkins Platt Pritetiland Quarles Hoss Svatt Spoonen Thursoarene Wetmore Wolcott. Republicans drop seven votes, gain three. three new allies are McAnyty Jones Suittipo and Kyle ind.

Washington Senate Committee Porto Rico Senate Inienstire Aldrich Allein Balren Bard Teveringe Burrows Carter Chandler Clk Wye Cullom Debot Depew Rikina Pairbanks Foraker Foster Frise Gallinger Gear Male Hanns Hansbrough Hawley Jonés Nevo Kean Kyle Lodee McBride McEnery McComas MécCumbar McMillan Pen- Toso Perkins Platt Dkatt Pritetilind Quarles Hoss Svatt Spoonen Thursoarene Wetmore Wolcott Depublicans McAnyty Dem Jones Nev Suitepo Kyle Ind

Piano for Auditorium Donation From Library Furnishings

Edward Wilder of the library directors offers a Weber grand piano and chairs from Library Hall to the city for the new auditorium. The piano and chairs, valued at about $675, will accompany the library’s move as Library Hall is no longer used for entertainments. The city council discussed the proposal at last night’s meeting and accepted the donation through the directors decision.

Weber Library Hall Edward Wilder Barney Lantry

Topeka City March Expenses Highlight City Hall Fund

The Topeka city accounts show March expenditures exceeding 21 000 with over half allocated to the new city hall and related appropriations. Funds cover general revenue, fire, police, and improvement bonds among other items, detailing various city departments and projects.

Topeke General Revenue Fund Srls Fire Department Madison Street Tung i Carsyn, Prothonotary Washinton Wnd

Sheldon’s Substitute Resigns Albuquerque Pastorate

Special from Albuquerque N M reports Rev Frank H Alien resigns from the local church after accepting a temporary post at the Second Congregational church in Fonte Kan to fill the pulpit during Rev Charles M Sheldon's eight months absence.

Albuquerque Denver Cole Apell N. M Frank H. Alien Monal City Second Congregational Fonte Kan Af Tor Charles M. Sheldos

Sciatic Rheumatism Cured by Mystic Cure, Druggists Claim

I Wagner, a wholesale druggist in Richmond Va, reports a severe sciatic attack lasting two months. Mystic Cure for Rheumatism cured him after doctors failed to help. Also heard of positive results from others by Goktoy A Holliday, druggists at 623 Kunma avenuevue.

I. Wagner Richmond Val Goktoy

Beeler's Bill Against City for Damages to Be Covered

Fred Beeler claims the city is liable for $512.85 due to injuries from a Polk Street excavation accident last April. He asserts pain, partial disability, and future medical costs after his horse and itself were affected, requesting reimbursement and outlining items from hauling and medical expenses to lost work.

Fred Heelers Hack Griver Bill Mole En Polk Street Heehot Topeka Polk Street Deventh Street Nephassteleene Fred Beeler

Agassiz Trip Report From South Seas Albatross Voyage

Professor Agassiz returns from the Albatross voyage reporting to Washington on findings from the South Seas. The expedition surveyed the Society, Cook, Savage, Tonga groups, Ellice Gilbert Marshall islands and Guam, noting a deep sounding near Guam and challenging Darwin's coral formation theory. The vessel remains at Yokohama.

San Franckito Prof. Agassi China Washington South Seas Selen- Uli Poralus Tahiti Society Islands Guam Prof. Agassiz South Darwin Yokohara

Back From the Isthmus Canal Commissioners Return

canal commissioners Rear Admiral Walker Samuel Pascoe Col Ernst and Emery H Johnson arrive from Central America aboard the Allan line steamer Allegheny. they report three months of data gathering on panama and nicaragua routes and promise a final report to the president next december. also note on a cough medicine advertisement and unrelated product claims.

Canal New York Walker Samuel Pascoe Col. Ernst Emery H. Johnson Central America Panama Nicaragua Bagh

Don’t neglect your kidneys Swamp Root advertisement

An old promotional piece urges readers to care for kidney health with Swamp Root. It cites Bright's disease and related symptoms such as frequent urination, back pain, and fatigue. The ad promises a free sample bottle and a book of testimonials from Kilmer’s firm, directing readers to mail in and visit local drug stores for purchases.

State Journal Bright Goben Kilmer Kilmer & Co Biton Topeka Daily State Journal

Deaths in the Hospitals in the Philippines report

Washington April 2 The war department received casualty details from General Otis Manila listing soldiers who died of wounds and illnesses in action. Entries include multiple infantry units with dates in March and February, noting causes such as typhoid fever and bronchial infections, plus a few suicides and drownings. The list names soldiers by rank, company, and regiment, reflecting a broad toll across Thirty-second, Forty-second, Seventeenth, and other units.

Philippines Washington War Department General Otis Manila James F. Burns James Alonzo Bare Thirty-second Infantry Ned Martin Twenty-ffth Infantry Claus A. Burk Jacob Fuessnes Forty-second Infantry Clarence G. Brooks Thinkith Lewis J. Ledig Thirty-seventh Infantry

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