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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1900
Page
3
A Western press summary reports a letter from the Chinese emperor to Japan urging unity to resist Western encroachment. It notes China and Japan should stand together, while Western powers seek new possessions and threaten independence.
Executives of the street railway workers union adopt resolutions to form a company to operate the line and pledge a portion of earnings to city funds and a 1902 World’s Fair drive while preserving city purchase rights and no consolidation with rivals.
Rail industry debates the safety shift as automatic couplers reduce minor incidents but raise the risk of fatal crush injuries. Reports from Rock Island lines describe two near deadly incidents where bumpers crushed workers between cars. Chief Surgeon Kuster notes fewer hand injuries but more severe outcomes when injuries occur.
Yesterday Robert Fuller sight machinist’s helper and George Brintall pitman were called up for examination to become firemen. Fireman Alva Young, previously called for promotion, passed the examination and will in the future operate an engine.
General Counsel Pratt of the Memphis Fort Scott and Memphis railroad denied reports that H A Mudge of the Santa Fe was offered the Memphis vice presidency. Pratt said directors made no such move and Washburn’s recovery remains the focus. He noted a Boston meeting’s purpose was to discuss duties during Washburn’s absence.
Federal troop and munition movements to the Pacific amid China hostilities spur rail bids. Union Pacific slashes freight and passenger rates for transport of the Seventh artillery siege battery from Fort Riley to the coast, a move influenced by Southern Pacific to block Santa Fe. The battery totals 260 men with horses wagons and equipment.
Chicago April 1 1 15 predicted Chicago and Alton will build a line to Denver by year end Negotiations in New York aim to merge Union Pacific to receive Kansas City to Denver division The UP has little use for the property Alton seeks Kansas Pacific outlet West of Kansas City, facing a long running contract with Kansas Pacific Directors from Alton and UP to meet in New York September 1 to finalize absorption plans or desk for Kansas City ties
The Santa Fe company advertises promoting round house workers to engine service due to a recent scarcity of enginemen in the city. Increased freight and passenger workload have drained available crews, prompting the shift to engine service for qualified workers.
From Wellington brakemen shift duties as Brakeman saucy and Brakeman Weaver swap posts. J Morgan, Santa Fe agent at Crystal Springs, transferred to the Corbination. Traveling Auditor L B Jones replaces L J Damon. Engineer Jack Harris sent to Medicine Lodge to relieve Fred Merrill who sells his farm near Alva for 4250 dollars. Freight on the division rises with receipts about 14000 higher than last year. Wheat cars are in constant use though farmers hold wheat.
Nashville August 10 Republican factions led by Congressman Walter Brownlow and Pension Commissioner H. Clay Evans split over harmony talks. Evans camp lists Polston for governor and Owen for railroad commissioner. Brownlow slate names McCall and Hordeby. Two separate factions plan to contest Congress in the First and Second districts.
San Francisco reports miner Charles D. Lane says 8000 to 10000 Nome residents face destitution with no relief but government aid. He cites Congressmen Lindsay and Kahn urging the War Department for prompt action. Gen. Randall’s force maintains peace but struggles with sanitary requirements while miners move inland in search of gold.
Detroit August 10 Charles Clark Bowen prominent wealthy citizen dies at his home yesterday aged 9 years. Bowen served as secretary and large stockholder in D M Ferry & Co seed firm and was treasurer of the Santa Fe Phoenix Prescott railroad and a trustee of Kalamazoo College and Chicago University.
A reminiscence recalls taes and horse races in small western towns. A Kansas City poolroom memory ends with a $50 windfall on a five to one shot, and El Dorado legends recount Billy Robinson and a famed world class sprinter trick. Rural mail service will begin August 15 at five towns including Belleville and Abilene.
A Topeka resident describes kidney trouble and back pain worsened by work. After using many remedies, Doan's Kidney Pills from Rowley Shaw's drug store relieved pain quickly. Wife also benefited. pills sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo sole US agents. 50 cents a box.
Travel deal lists fare from Denver to Pueblo with return via Santa Fe. Tickets on sale August 7 with late return options through October. Stopover allowed on the outbound after Pueblo. Also bolded dates August 19 and 20 with return by September 20.
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