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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
3
A fragmented OCR passage from a historical newspaper fragment mentions various scattered terms and names, including geographic hints and possible events. The text is garbled with many misspellings, lacking clear subjects, dates, or outcomes to form a cohesive summary.
Master mechanic Jas Collinson and other witnesses clash over the safety of automatic couplers and the idea that double headers reduce disaster risk. Santa Fe records and testimonies show mixed opinions on injury rates and train configurations in the ongoing case.
In March wet earnings show an ad vance of nineteen thousand dollars. Net earnings and February figures are referenced, with mentions of Thiaga and Teck Island. Details are garbled but indicate earnings progression and local financial notes.
A fragmented report notes a legal dispute over interstate fruit shipping routes and right of first rail access. The piece references Calligenig, Woolington, and California fruit exporters with references to the Commerce Commission and lines choosing routes for perishables. named entities and dates are unclear due to garbled OCR.
The report describes irregular rebates paid by Toul to eastern med suppliers via Fertin, prompting an interstate inquiry. Testimony questions the legality of freight rebates and whether the commission will decide the case in favor of the complainant. The proceeding marks a first appearance before the commission regarding these practices.
Chicago and Alton Railway reorganizes under Harriman syndicate with 20 million preferred and 20 million common stock to acquire lines in Illinois and St. Louis area amid foreclosures. Harrisons plans foresee absorption of the Chicago Alton network into a new company as Denver and Southwestern appoints J Frey as president. Pittsburgh shopmen seek wage increases at Glenwood shop of Baltimore and Ohio amid hours dispute.
From Las Vegas an unidentified private party associated with the Santa Fe railroad rests and recuperates at a hotel in Las Vegas. The report notes travel, a resumed bass gig performance on the Hot Dirage branch, and details a train routing near Laguma with passengers and a family, ending with mention of artifacts and a missing or ailing person.
From Wellington Henry Glamanu ends his post minain operator duty while Conductor Mirriatt and Hrakeman Frei cover Tonkawa run. John Scow to Woodward for West end service. J. Cotton replaces Ostrander on Melville Ledge. Various crews reassigned to Woodward, Hutchinson, and Caldwell Newton routes. one resigns a stenographer position in Madrid. Argentine cabinet approves credit as Hispano American congress planned.
In a circuit court ruling Jedg y Hook granted a permanent injunction dating from 1897 against Marion County state senator T. Battey. He is barred from damming or wholly stopping flow of the Cottonwood River at Florence near the mill and waterworks plant owned by Slickle Harrison & Howard Iron Co. Riparian rights claim filed by the water company says Battey shut off all flow for weeks, denying the plant sufficient water for citizens. Battey argues the plant is not riparian, as it purchases and sells water as personal property rather than using it directly.
Reports from Brussels on April 5 describe a failed assassination attempt on the Prince of Wales. Crowds in streets cafes and theatres expressed regret and indignation. Sipido allegedly claimed Anarchist motives while investigations show premeditation and a conspirator offered a pistol for three francs.
The report notes American scout Frederick R Burnham joining British General Lord Roberts after prior service in Alaska and South Africa. He first traveled toVictoria in 1898 at the start of the war, later returning to the Klondike, with Roberts praising his work.
In St Louis on April 5 a conference among President Charles H Turner Superintendent Jenkins and the Erie men committee of One Borough & Suburban Railway employes led to telegraphic inquiry to President Mahon of the International Amalgamated association of street car employes in Detroit. The road refused arbitration and the strike may be ordered. The company operates three divisions in St Louis touching Florisant Normandy Flix Normandy and Pink Lawn Bod and Wilendale Tuxedo Orchard Kirkwood Webster Groves and Normandy. About 273 men including conductors and motormen with 30 more in reserve are affected. The men seek readjusted time and shorter hours and contend the company is discharging order members.
The Spanish American Salt Company of New York filed articles of incorporation in Trenton New Jersey on April 5 with common capital stock of 2,500,000. Incorporators include A Lape Gesulfe from Palma Mailerey Spain, Juan M. Ceballos, Mark Macias Archiball S White, Frederick F Culver of New York, and Oscar L Gubleman of New Jersey.
A 16 year old tinsmith named Sipide, resident of Brussels, attempted to shoot the Prince of Wales. Found with anarchist literature, he said he aimed to kill the Prince because of his role in slaughter. The train attack was stopped by the station master. a bystander was beaten. Public condemnation came from labor leaders and newspapers.
Witnesses recount a plot to shoot the Prince of Wales. Sipido’s revolver showed four chambers fired two misfired. Sipido appeared calm at the station while his father said he sought work. The Prince remained unaffected and pleaded for restraint. La Chronique adds Belgium bears no responsibility for a mad man’s act.
Washington dispatch reports from early 1898 to April detail a rising rate of suicides and insanity in the Army. Since May 1, 1898, about 3 suicides weekly, 29 personal crisis cases since last November, with most suicides due to fevers and mental strain from Philippine service.
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels and owners including L. Ward, Larr H. Snyder, Otto Dreger, Anne M. Tuts, Chas. Merlintock, Sarah M. Griffith, Geo Me Ewing, and more. Transactions cover lots in Newman Park subdivision, parts of town blocks, and several avenues such as Quincy and Van Buren. The notices reference townships, ranges, and lot numbers with various shares and prices noted in the fragmentary entry.
An OCR fragment lists dubious remedies and testimonials for cold cures, worm prevention, and skin conditions. It mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as superior and cites vendors and prices, with panicked claims and ad-like blurbs across multiple products. The text reflects early 20th century drug advertising.
occult remedy claim lists tea or coffee as cures for drunkenness with a “remedy tree” and references to a gentleman J. Flames and various protective cautions. The fragmentary text touts a method to end the habit and avoid poverty, implying a quasi-medical treatment and moral warnings.
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