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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1904
Page
4
A Chicago jury found the Northwestern railroad negligent in a wreck near Melrose Park that crushed passengers including Indians. The verdict accused dispatching laxity and high speeds in fog, urged accountability, and suggested steps to regulate trains to prevent future tragedies.
Chicago reports a stormy Western Passenger meeting where Peter McDonnell, an immigrant agent, is accused of stirring division. Union Pacific claims the right to employ McDonnell to split his business with other agencies, while other railroad men push to condemn the move. Efforts to obtain reasons from Union Pacific fail. the association has long battled the New York agent.
An item reviews a harmful elixir called White Ribbon Remedy alleged to be added to water to harm drinkers. The ad claims universal use by women, with claims of cures and money refunds, listing price and a contact address in Topeka and a druggist agent in Topeka. The piece reflects period misleading medical advertising.
The union of rail and steamship interests stalls as a conference is planned with the steamship lines. Rumors allege Union Pacific seeks control of immigrant traffic and secret dealings with McDonnell cloud the discussions.
A late 19th century concept describes a destructible glass rod connected to an air brake system aimed to force a train to stop if the engineman attempts to pass a semaphore. The design includes a cab mechanism to trigger throttle lock, brake apply, and a glass-rod breakage to derail the plan, with safeguards to allow gradual stop if overridden.
Rock Island president Loree denies Venner won a 5 000 share for 100 Bots Island stock totaling 000 100. Venner and attorney Harmilton Laws of Chicago are said to have received 3 percent. Several lawyers from Tosa corporation and Central Trust Company of New York are listed with large fees. The appeal from Judge Dunne’s order was dismissed and the case before Judge Grosseup. Verner alleged schemes by Moores and Tasoolites to extract 375 million in stock value. Original Rock Island stock values and company assets are disputed, with claims of water added to assets amounting to millions.
Figures from the Santa Fe general passenger agent show a large increase in west bound travel to California for March 1904 over March 1903, with 24,8 00 passengers that month. Officials credit improved service and extensive California advertising, noting the business almost doubles and plans to build a cut off in New Mexico to shorten the route to Chicago and Los Angeles.
A partially garbled report notes a Pennsylvanian road ban on women wearing red skirts trespassing on railroad right of way. An official cites danger, with references to trains and a strange anecdote about goats, suggesting a covert anti-red skirt action and heightened security against offenders.
Harry C. Caldwell traveling trelett and passenger agent of the Santa We fm the northern part of the republic has resigned. He will hike effer on the last of this month to join Sonero railway as chief clerk of the freight aid niger dex iriment with officer at Guaymas. Caldwell is a well known railroad man in the republic, joining Mexico in 1893 and later serving the Central.
Prominent Broadway figure H MutCreaty reports cure from acute indigestion after Munyon's Paw-Paw. Henry F. Lathapelle, a New York chemist, praises its benefits for dyspepsia and general nervous ailments. Ad touts Paw-Paw as a remedy for various ailments, with pills priced at 23 cents and large bottles at one dollar.
In Pehrusry 1901 the railroad duties have been performed since. A special Santa Fe train arrived in Oakland carrying the private car of Superintendent Walker of the Valley division. Heavy rains delayed ballasting but completion is expected by month end.
The April 14 report from New York notes Wall Street leaning toward the belief that the Northern Securities company may be dissolved following J. P. Hill's plan. Friends of Harriman caution that Hill's success does not settle the broader conflict between Harriman and Hill interests.
A seven day stay inside the World’s Fair grounds offers 21.60 dollars per week in a splendid hotel with 257 bedrooms and a mining hall for 2300 capacity. The arrangement includes meals, shows, and access to fair attractions, with special transportation and executive services advertised.
The Transportation building at the St Louis World’s Fair is nearing completion with active exhibit setup. Offices for the department, chief and assistant chief, and fairway, vehicle, and marine appointments are arranged near the eastern mall. Reading rooms decorated, German and Mexican sections advancing, and several major exhibits nearly finished under supervision of Herman Bencester and Max Schmidt.
In Chicago on April 2, executives Winchell and Davidson will discuss closer ties between the Rock Island and Prince systems to improve traffic interchange. B Kearney was named general superintendent of transportation. no successor named yet for Rock Island mail division. Headquarters set in Chicago.
Survey crews toil across hills between Oakland and Contra Costa, the flats at Walnut Creek and Sacramento river tule lands. The Western Pacific is undertaking the most extensive work on a line between Oakland and Sacramento. Southern Pacific crews march a route through San Ramon Valley toward Martinez, while Santa Fe spans up San Pablo Canyon toward Walnut Creek.
San Bernardino notes report B Soughins leaving Santa Fe Coast lines for Nova Scotia to become superintendent of motive power on Thier Colonial railroad. Sedalia discusses a steam railroad project with $25,000 raised. line runs to Missouri River at aJam. New Orleans reports JH Harriman injured in an automobile incident near the depot. Missouri Pacific freight chief Earl Hewnon shifts from ministry to rail service. his father marks 25 years with the company. Union Pacific shows strong earnings with February leading the gain. freight and revenue rise for the fiscal year.
Letters from Dan A Grosvenor and others praise Peruna as an effective spring tonic and catarrh remedy. Endorsements claim quick relief, restored vitality, and general health benefits. Dr Hartman, president of Sanitarium, cited for health authority and recommendations.
The document notes a surplus of $15,276.62 after fixed and contingent charges. It also indicates a net for eight months with a 4 percent Burpiua on the $99,551,900 preferred and a smaller percentage on the $105,770,900 common stock, outlining the distribution figures.
Engine Xe Tiny was taken out for pape Wiesner ate tanelorgtn borough over Wg in the local hope. A. Elmslie, commercial agent for the Santa Fe with headquarters at Atl, was in the city yesterday on business for the company. SW. Kouns, several superintendent of transportation for the Santa Fe, exported back today from a short business trip to Kansas City. F. M. Tuckerman, chief clerk to W. Kouns, general superintendent of transportation for the Santa Fe in Oklahoma, is in business for the company and expected back later in the week. May Hawley, a clerk in the W. J. Helly office, is confined to her home with measles. Westbound Santa Fe train No. 1 was delayed for hours in Topeka on Wednesday. The train was due at one o’clock but did not arrive. Dr. Kitchell, chief rate clerk for the Santa Fe, will test No. 7 to Galveston, Texas, where he will assume duties as secretary of the chamber of commerce. J. R. Sutherland, El Paso division superintendent of the Stock Yards, with headquarters at Dallas, was in Topeka for a conference. C. L. Seagraves, rearlsession agent for the Santa Fe, had a short business trip to Chicago.
A letter-like notice promotes a product named Sat Cure as a permanent kidney disease cure. It narrates a father’s claim that his son recovered after using the remedy years ago, praising doctors for initial failure and declaring a complete restoration after few doses. The piece endorses the medicine as the greatest cure discovered.
Fragmentary ad style text references kidneys and health remedies. Mentions Warner's Safe Core as a supposed cure and doctor advice. The readable fragments imply a health product promotion with vague claims and warnings about not delaying care.
Len Bir and Seagrave plan an extended trip via the Santa Fe to California with return delays. H W Sharp, superintendent in Topeka, met with the general manager in Topeka, discussing terminal duties at Kanes City.
A fragmented ad announces service to New York and Florida with fare details from 35¢ to $1.00. It mentions the Nickel Plate Line, depots on Chicago streets, and a sleeper train into Jacomono ville with stations at Adams Street and Auditorium Annex.
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