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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1901
Page
10
A compilation of distant dispatches reports Navy Department awarding a New York contract and Col Robert Rie lauwe in dead at Jersey City. Other items note U S warships near Culebra Island and Boer fighting at Vreveld Cape Town. Reports cover Berlin decree on women auditors and various European events including railroad and transport strikes.
The article discusses possible consolidation of major railroads led by Harriman and Gould figures, aiming to unify management of many lines. It notes Rock Island’s solid winter business, growing freight and passenger traffic, and new southwest routes boosting prospects. Extensions to White Oaks and Kiowa-Comanche-Apache plans are cited, with optimism for future regional growth.
Reports from New York on April 6 describe a planned massive rail merger to unite the United States major lines under a central company. Proposals claim each railroad retains its identity while management shifts to the central firm, with Morgan, Vanderbilt, Rockefeller and others named as potential backers.
Garbled note from a historical page mentions named individuals and a request for more information or action. The readable bits suggest a medical or folk remedy context with Bolick and Bad Bares referenced, but content is largely indecipherable.
In New York on April 9 the five chiefs of the national Brotherhood of Myriad Employees and a joint committee debated a request for a joint conference with officials on wage and employment issues. The meeting adjourned overnight with plans to reconvene until a favorable reply is received or a strike threat is declared. Pledges were made by local guards who recently accepted wage adjustments to proceed with a new agreement affecting other workers.
Lawrence Kansas April ? President Stilwell of the Kansas City Mexico railroad is considering a probable route that would pass through Lawrence. Snell replies that Lawrence will be given due consideration and a thorough investigation. Chief engineer Bir. Paret instructed to study the matter. Frisco denies Oklahoma City extension reports and confirms no plans affecting its line. Oregon Short Line interest in Utah Pacific roads noted. Railway evangelists Jacques and Moffat plan a Southern Pacific tour visiting Albuquerque and Phoenix, with Phoenix stop anticipated.
The Kyeom wt 1.smas unnc lists Harry Puethnoy who has resigned after four years at the shop with Fo 10 Work uptown. Swan Nelson, operator on Quincy street, moves toward a creamery manufacture plan. Retention to establish a terre Uiawere factory discussed. Draken Conmtock and others removed from duties. Wetling, Hobson, Ghent, and Wilson noted as laid off or off duty. Foreman Terese and switchman Stones referenced in yard activity.
The block of fragmented notes mentions the Santa Fe Pacific railway, machinists in local shops, and various city figures. It notes W Cooper for Superintendent of city electric plant, engineer arrivals, and potential absorption of Pecos telegraph by Western Union, with inspections in Boston and Los Angeles and rumors of resignations affecting Santa Fe divisions.
The report details multiple railroad crew changes including Brakemen A C Kemp Wiser Hooker Altman Blair and others filling in for regulars. Transfers place Conductor Butler and crews to Raton Fort Worth and Mexican routes. Occasional notes mention marriages, a public figure's health, and planned line expansions and meetings with Morgan and Pierpont.
A plantation sugar warehouse on the South Side bank of the river, containing a large quantity of sugar, burned last night near New Orleans. Loss estimated at under 200000 dollars. The plantation lies a few miles above the city. A Copenhagen dispatch notes increased Danish West Indies sale tension, with Washington poised to press Denmark on the offer, Denmark resisting and European powers backing Denmark.
The note reports the New Lake Shore Limited now in dagrvice with unclear wording about service status indicating a transition or reduction in operation. The fragment mentions Lake Shore Limited and possible service changes affecting schedule or availability.
Rev F W Emerson avoids paying a $5 fine for carrying concealed weapons as the mayor and council back his plea for remission. The council also approves several sidewalk petitions and a request to use the auditorium for a State convention of the Matveabres and a Sunday School convention May 15 and 18.
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