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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1900
Page
3
A large wheat growing region reports over four and a half million acres sown this season. Farmers anticipate strong yields as weather cooperates and markets support planting, with regional authorities projecting robust production across multiple counties.
Kansas agriculture reports winter wheat in good condition with only 1.7 percent to be plowed up. National and county figures show most regions above 95 percent, with central counties like Kingman and Harvey near 120 percent in some areas. Weather and seasonal rains have favored crop prospects statewide.
Santa Fe and St Paul roads plan to expand timber supplies as railroads face high costs for roadbed timber. Government forestry department is preparing to assist, with estimates showing about 60 million logs needed annually to maintain tracks across the United States Canada and Mexico.
Arrangements close to completion connect routes and extend lines to enable through passenger service. Starting July 2 a direct St Louis to Portland Oregon run is announced on Burlington and Northern Pacific lines, covering 108 miles without change. Another through Chicago to San Francisco service begins July with the new Bakersfield link, about 2577 miles. In context, Canada Pacific runs Montreal to Vancouver at 246 miles and Southern Pacific runs New Orleans to San Francisco at 2459 miles.
Engineer Albert Roberts and Richart Ash of the Santa Fe set a new Newton to Topeka record at 2 hours 45 minutes on Sunday with No 4. The 235 mile run beat the old best by about 16 minutes, using a six-car train that included five limited coaches. Engine No 03, a Wd Wheeler type, powered the journey, with five stops along the route and stretches of 15 to 50 miles between.
Cheap excursion tickets to Denver and Colorado points offered today under the Romeseekere plan. The 91 day limit applies with fares advertised by the Union Pacific. Westbound travelers may obtain fares to Colorado points east of a line from Morgan to Leadville and Alamosa.
Flow ers for the sick project delivered wagon loads of potted plants to Santa Fe Hospital. Ballrosd men organized visits and brightened patients rooms with greenery and cheer.
A damaged report describes a pony drawn conveyance bringing patients to the hospital. Passengers used patched boards to board and leave with their flowers. A crepe covered fur and tepish hues adorned the scene while fifty planes contributed to a cheerful, home like setting for the injured.
During March the Union Pacific land department levied 107,100 notes as Western Cheyenne work surges. Weston officials deny reports while cattle and sheep owners face grazing charges across Wyoming, Colorado, and western Nebraska amid broader construction activity.
Burlington employees report success from a training school system with monthly afternoon round table discussions at key division points. Firemen and engineers share ideas, allowing younger workers to gain from veterans. A fireman’s suggestion led to a new style of can usage, saving oil as two pints now go as far as five previously.
Frisco intends to enlarge Midland yards and add sidetracks and turntables after gaining control of the Midland. A lease expires February 19 and may be abrogated. Reports say construction will begin soon once the Midland transfer is completed. Eugene Kympton of the Santa Fe Blacksmith shop suffered severe hand injuries while using heavy shears. three fingers were badly mangled and an amputation of the forefinger was performed under chloroform.
Railroad notes report cost cutting at Santa Fe with third switchman laid off. a pine line may be built to convey water from Oak Creek to Flagstaff. A survey shows many trains broken in month with numbers for single and double headers. evening passenger from Atchison arrives after Missouri Pacific’s Hiawatha departure.
A garbled item reports oranges shipments via the Santa Fe line, with rough figures of 7000 cars and daily re icing estimates. Mentions a Mr GW Classett and a Santa Fe fuel contractor amid unclear text about carloads and routes.
After 16 years of checks the Wabash road will resume the old system for distributing funds from the reserve to support the convenience of the carriage. The change aims to restore prior practices and streamline revenue sharing.
A Lincoln suspect confesses to setting fire at J. & Fox's residence on March 1 and to throwing rocks at the home. The man sought to portray himself as a hero, telling authorities he set the blaze to appear brave. He faces trial in Lincoln. potential Leavenworth sentence lingered as a possibility.
A Galena Kansas gold bearing area has stirred interest yet failed to spark strong prospecting activity. Experts say Kansas formations are unlikely to yield profitable gold quantities. H R Morellan of Denver plans to finish arrangements to work the property.
The body of Herbert G. Horr, late member of Company K, Twenty second U S Volunteer Infantry, died in Manila and was buried at Marysville Kansas. Veterans from the G A R and others met at the G A R hall, escorted the funeral to Episcopal church, and graveside services ended with a firing squad salute.
Atchison April 17 A two weeks old boy baby was found on the Presbyterian church steps by the janitor as he prepared for services. A strange man offered to identify the baby then disappeared leaving a note promising a reward for adoption. The child is cared for at the janitor’s home with no parentage clue.
Kansas City Kansas April 17 Dr Saik Abgal Alige a converted Moham medan and educated lecturer tied the knot with a bride described as lone haired and dark skinned in a ceremony noted for its unusual age pair with a groom two years older than the bride.
An old advertisement cautions that back pain signals kidney trouble and promotes Swamp Root by Dr. Kilmer as a remedy. It claims Bellh warnings, urges a urine check, and offers a free trial book by mail, presenting Swamp Root as a universal healer for Brights Disease and related symptoms.
In Kansas City Kansas a lecturer on tour several weeks ago met Miss Wilt and instantly fell in love. The mother gave consent for marriage due to the bride’s youth. The couple plans to wed while the lecturer, who has been employed by his wife’s father, operates a lunch cart on Minnesota Avenue.
A cyclone struck county Sunday near Newton four miles south, causing notable damage. The home of prominent resident Ten Travis narrowly avoided collapse as residents sought shelter in a cyclone cellar.
In Kansas City Kansas on April 17 Willam, a Black resident, was fatally shot at his cabin by Sree Younger, another Black man. Mitchell, described as desperate, returned home to quarrel with his wife and sister, who called for help. Younger fought Mitchell with a butcher knife and was shot twice in the heart by a responding officer after a confrontation.
A Fort Scott resident, a state appointee, is alleged to be behind an internal shortage of 1100 dollars. The report ties the figure to expenditures within the Pension program, while unrelated pension grants from Washington are listed. A separate local tragedy notes a single 43 year old man found dead at his mother's home, with cause pending.
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