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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1900
Page
10
Partial dispatch reports Obertit ML Cortés arriving at the federal prison at Teavenwirth at 9 o clock under guard. The inmate, identified as W084 known as Me, is placed in a cell amid routine prisoner transfer and prison labor assignments.
The thirty fourth annual Kun sae S Medical society gathering lists sessions at Prospect Hall and Westnesil Bain Waratag. Topics include life insurance medical exams, nervous system disorders, conjunctivitis, tuberculin contest, puerperium care, vaccination, choroid formation, and various case reports. Notables include H A Sheye, M D, H J Denver, M D, T W Peers, M D, and J Reynolds, B S.
Col John KR G. Pitan of New Orleans, president of the Trans Partentens Itene Sree, spoke on extending interests in a national and international push for a grand Mississippi expedition. Governor Stanley of Wansua was absent, with Judge Simnerker of Topeka urging a federal operation to guide the effort.
A St Thelen dispatch describes a lively arrival of captives at Deadwood. Prisoners greeted friends with laughter and warm welcomes, while others showed relief and recognition after a tense period. The scene captured moments of respite amid ongoing confinement.
A Santa Fe New Mexico dispatch revived a rumor that the Santa Fe Railway will cut a new line from Amarillo Texas to Albuquerque New Mexico. The plan would bypass difficult Raton Pass grades and shorten the route to the Pacific coast by several hundred miles. The Denver and Rio Grande surveys an El Paso route via White Rock Canyon for a possible rival.
The Santa Fe Reds, a Western Realty area club, meet the kncoksouts in a Sunday afternoon baseball clash. Manager Mr Whipple fronts the team with Ira Henry as pitcher, Hank Bair catcher, Archie Baughman first base, Geo Sherman second, Robert Howle third, Wim Powell shortstop, Harry Sullivan left field, Howel Larkin center, Frank Thompson right field, Wm Gardiner as substitute, Dan Layam umpiring. Game slated for 3 PM.
Santa Fe shops repair and refit two dining cars with new roof vents feeding air into the kitchen. Fans turn with wind regardless of direction, cars repainted to Pullman brown, interior decor to be grander and more handsome on the road.
Arthur Stillwell arrives in Kansas City with Alonso Ferdinandes Lorenz Elizaga and W W Sylvester to discuss a Kansas City to Pacific coast of Mexico railway. A corporate group will be formed this Monday to own and operate the road with backing from American European and Holland investors.
Representatives from numerous steamship companies arrive to discuss traffic between Pacific ports, China, Japan and Siberia. The proposed conference will begin next Monday instead of May, focusing on a comprehensive review of the freight schedule for transpacific shipments with anticipated changes to be adopted.
Governor Stanley cites a Newton railroad acquaintance, a prominent Santa Fe trainman, estimating 2000 workers would lose votes on general election day. He asks for the number affected by road runs, urging voting rights for those on en route assignments.
A Kansas Union Pacific fireman named Dutch Pastelwaite died after a wreck in which his engine collided with a snowbound freight train. Fifteen minutes before dying he dictated a farewell letter to a rail friend, recalling old comrades and urging well wishes for his mother and brothers.
Andy Coyne lays off on account of sickness. Oscar Rosxendeh of the blacksmith department is ill. The shop will close each Saturday afternoon until further notice. Sam Miller was taken home Friday after a sudden illness. Wilson praised in the roundhouse. a nine pound son born yesterday. Amos Bevler and Fireman McNeely are on engine No. 490’s rial run today.
Horton notes appoint D W Santry as assistant general foreman after C Cooper resigns. Most departments run ten hours, hiring additional men. Shoemaker leaves for Goodland water service. George McClintock, ex machinist now with Union Pacific, visits. Roach and Delany move to Chicago for Illinois Central. Rock Island band relocates to bigger quarters and plans summer weekly concerts. Modern Woodmen event draws large crowd. Mr Kelly, air brakes section, elected mayor of Horton.
Pueblo native FLA sensson seeks planeman roles on the Santa Fe line while Frank Liddy, a Santa Fe switchman, searches for train service work. A new time card rule begins on Hook Island road with minor changes. Brakeman Barnard leaves Rock Island here. A. Ia Studer, Rock Island master mechanic west of the Missouri River, now based in Hor ton, plans a residence build on his north corner lot. Studer previously led Rock Island operations in 1988, with successors named. Bridge work is expanding this month as carpenters return from Arkalon. multiple structures are being replaced or added. Dispatcher Irwin backs behind a Henry Garnett handler on the south end of the often. Various residents and families relocate or travel as spring approaches.
Fragmented report notes Latins Enger Run moving to Balta next week and new depot construction near completion. Mentions Abbott returning to Chicago for THUPEAAY April 29, plus engineer Thomes L. Davis on vacation and various brakemen assignments and illnesses across Dodge City, Topeka, and South Dakota.
A digest of local and national events notes Karl Holiday and Topeka politics with delegates for governor bids, tax debates, park purchases, and street issues. Other items cover county attorney nominees, court actions, college games, and municipal frictions. Telegraphic items report elections bribery claims, floods, fires, conventions, and notable incidents across several states.
A cloud burst and high wind struck Waco Texas on April 25 causing eight known deaths within city limits. Rain flooded creeks and streams, a brick bridge collapsed sending frightened bystanders into the Brazos River, many missing or injured, and property damage reported across several sections of town and nearby areas.
Washington April 28 Admiral Sampson files answer to Commander Eaton's petition seeking inclusion of Resolute officers and men in the prize money suit. The reply states facts remain for court to decide and does not admit or deny Eaton's assertions. New York April 28 World dispatch says Beunsville Wildman, U.S. consul general in Hong Kong, may run for the presidential nomination after a political mission to the United States.
The Outlook, a local zeligis publication, was transferred to politician T. S. Salathiel today. Earlier, Rev. Ira A. Holbrook, pastor of the Congregational church, started the paper about two months ago at the church’s request, but he sold it to address both roles. Surgeons Wy man and Fricks and Stansfield were ordered to duty in the Philippines and Honolulu respectively. Lady Yard Buller is confined to a private sanitarium for insanity by her sister Mrs. Salford who arrived from the East.
Nemaha and Pottawatomie counties Republicans failed to nominate a senator after a prolonged deadlock at Centralia. The stalemate ended without a candidate or clear choice for the senatorial district.
An old advertisement claims rest and health to mother and child, touting Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy used for over fifty million. It markets relief for colic, pain, and diarrhea with statements about curing various ailments and a widespread reach in pharmacies.
In Pottawatomie County Kansas the Fourth district convention saw contention as Baker supporters urged a Burton delegate at large from Sabetha to align, while Collins of Sabetha resisted. The issue centered on Burton’s instruction without Collins and the impact on national convention delegation.
Police arrested Mike Dan and Harry Kenwmiy for operating a joint behind the Rovel billiard hall and Geotes Mlaver with George Dafwed for a TV sale in Eisner's cigar store. Raids continue with three more offenders found in under two weeks, liquor supplies seized and offenders charged.
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