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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
10
A garbled notice describes upcoming performances and a planned event featuring actor Walter Ws. It mentions a university setting, a Crawford team, and a Tuesday plant, with references to witnesses and traditional rites. The text is fragmentary but indicates a public cultural program and a cast lineup.
Fragmentary OCR text notes action to secure equal benefits and advantages, addressed to Geo A Clark who is named as secretary. Context unclear and names unclear. provisions reference a committee or group seeking equal rights or entitlements.
The National Hotel on Seventh and Kansas Avenue undergoes a major renovation led by Mr. Wood and partners. Improvements include a sky-lit ceiling, new carpets, a refined entrance, enhanced dining rooms, and a broader street-front presence aimed at drawing premium trade to the capital city.
General Manager Mr Mudge of the Santa Fe testified at Austin before the Texas railroad commission in the double header case. The hearing concluded with both sides to submit briefs and the commission expected to rule soon.
A Chicago meeting of the executive committee of the State Telegraphers and Railway Employes league pledged to back legislators favorable to transportation companies. The group aims to place railroad men in office or elect allies to support rates, commissions, and regulations, with a broader focus on state and municipal elections. The organization claims 24,000 to 33,000 members in Illinois and nearby states.
Trains from El Paso to San Antonio blocked by heavy rains and six bridges out. No eastbound passenger service since Wednesday night. Repairs will keep traffic halted for several days.
At the annual Missouri Red & Texan Railway shareholders meeting in Parsons on April 7 directors were re elected including James Brown Potter Simon Sterne and B P McDonald. Officers were reelected with Henry C Roura as chairman and president and AA Allen as vice president and general manager. Frisco to El Paso and Rock Island extensions were discussed with plans to reach the Mexican border and connect with Fort Worth and Denver City. Executive committees to maintain rail rates and Denver Denver area routes were proposed. Huntington Drops Relief Plan was announced with Southern Pacific chief P Bontington stating benefits would not be forced on unwilling employees.
Fort Sout reports Hayden Milwar Publtie passed as assistant sergeant at arms after confirmation by Senator Spoon. President Truesdale considered a general advancement in the traffic department salaries, affecting bowls, assistants, and Gerke.
The semi annual talk of a night passenger train on the Central Branch up to beet revived with bets that it will take effect April 15. Fireman George Caldwell has returned from Topeka with assignments to be inscribed on the Beach Bs roster for duty soon. Susan A Lee, widow of Harvey Lee, has sued Missouri Pacific for $1040 damages for the death of her husband in the Atchison yards on April 25, 1908. The stationary engine in Santa Fe shops at Formporte, first used in Lie We ens, N. BM, was shipped to Em perks for use. Pawnee County Indian allotments delay right of way actions. Falls With the Tat Inty Pawnes within 29 days. Rails westward from Guthrie on the Guthrie-R mesa line planned after further funding. Firemen Toms Morgan, and Mason passed exams in Topeka. Mason to Chanute. others to Chanute Ottawa Herald.
Horton c B of Esterville Iowa reports changes in the pound house staff with new foreman taking charge replacing Siliaets. Gould injured earlier is awarded the job. Eri Horr returns to work at the bark shop after illness. Wm Jesup among Seater derview employes moves to Morgan where he will operate a steam shovel.
The Topeka city council ensures no delays in securing a water plant. It will either purchase the Topeka Water Company plant or build a new one if the company refuses to sell. Mayor Drew to contact the water company and decide within 30 days on sale or construction, with the council ready to proceed with a new plant if needed.
A chaotic listing of real estate transfers shows numerous grantees and grantors. The entries mention prices from $1 to thousands, with parcels on Mulvane street Van Buren Park streets Auburndale Green street and more, including church property divisions and trust allocations.
An ad describes De Wines Liver Pills as a cure for coughs and colds and promotes their use to cleanse the liver and purify the blood. It notes availability at drug stores and mentions A. T. Waggoner as a seller with endorsements from The Herald.
A dense list of church events and pastors with times and locations across multiple congregations. Activities include Sunday schools, sermons, lectures, youth gatherings, and special services at venues on 8th Street, Quince Street, and adjacent avenues, with various pastors such as Feeney, Erebetovinnachten, and Rev. J.C. Hitler noted among others.
Sunday school service described with a Palm Sunday sermon by Canon BY Next Sunday. A YMCA gathering in Armourdale Kansas City April 7 moves toward a railroad employees benefit meeting for wards five and six. An interviewee notes interest in a Walldine support and the association aiding rites. Two Brown University staff resignations announced Lamont to edit a New York journal Miller Moore Fee also leaving public speaking and rhetoric roles to study literature abroad.
John Norris long associated with the New York World and St Louis Post Dispatch resigns from Perry positions. California Republican Call notes a state committee meeting at Sacramento on May 13 to select delegates for the national convention.
A dated notice records money deposited to date in Washington. The April seven entry notes the totals held in the treasury and the new per ment deposits for the year.
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