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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1898
Page
3
A report on railroad progress features an observatory planned for the Pike's Peak Summit. Construction details outline the site setup, purpose, and expected impact on mountain transit and scientific study.
Colorado Springs reports Manitod & Pike's Peak Dog railway signs a contract to build a large observatory atop Pike's Peak. A solid tower will endure winter winds and house four powerful telescopes for distant views across the plains to Denver, Cripple Creek, and beyond.
In Leavenworth on August 12 Judge Myera presided in the estate case of Ailidred N Powers against Leavenworth Northern and Southern railroad. A jury waived trial resulted in a judgment of 214 against the railroad with total suit amounts over 1200 dollars. The suits allege collision between a spring wagon and a Leavenworth Northern and Southern train on the west slope of Boltwoot Ruthin causing injury to Mrs Hort and others.
Helen Gould organized a free carload lemon shipment for U S Army medical care in Cuba. Missouri Pacific and Wabash railroads arranged transport to St Louis, with lemons routed via Iron Mountain and West Shore lines to New York for the medical department.
The trunk lines concession for disabled fighters was approved at a regular meeting. Fares were authorized from Chicago and St Louis to Omaha and St Paul for wounded servicemen, with a single fare during the Paris of August 22 to 28.
Ohio report notes a human skull found hanging from a box near the city after a passenger train arrived. A search followed, then a body was found two miles from town, identified as Cannion Parmer of Meant Glanchent. Authorities suspect the man’s death involved a sleep incident.
At a meeting of the president and traffic agents of the Vanderbilt lines in New York and Australia, it was agreed to consolidate all freight lines across the Vanderbilt system into two units. The plan envisions the two groups absorbing the tonnage and operations from each road within the network to streamline service and coordination.
A clearing house will be established at Buffalo to audit all accounts and claims for the North Shore Dispatch West Shore line and Nickel Plate line. As fast as practicable all line agencies west of Chicago and St. Louis will be consolidated.
George A Hancock reports a new problem in running fast trains after a derailment inquiry. Tests show no flaw in steel rods. vibrations may cause rod failure at high speed. Hancock and other engineers say the mystery may force a change in locomotive design and maintenance.
Robbers dynamited the Marion Santa Fe office safe on Wednesday and escaped with its contents, amount unknown. Santa Fe engineers surveyed the new Florence depot site and will begin work soon.
Washington reports a dramatic shift in iron and steel trade. Exports of manufactured iron and steel in the fiscal year 1886 were five times higher than in 1880, while imports in 1886 dropped to about one sixth of 1890 values. Despite rising exports, imports fell to less than a fifth of 1850 levels by 1888, and American manufacturers have captured around 49 percent of foreign markets, up from prior dominance by foreign firms.
Harper’s Weekly questions responsibility for medical and sanitary failures in the Santlace de Cuba relief effort. It condemns missing medical supplies, poor transport, and inadequate care, noting soldiers’ courage amid neglect and calling for accountability and justice.
The Manchester Courier reports pianist Paderewski has lost use of two fingers after an accident in London. He may be unable to perform as planned, affecting upcoming engagements. The article notes reactions from officials and mentions related political names and a postmaster nomination context.
Aug 12 report on the Democratic convention naming long and short term supreme court judges, state superintendent, and railroad commissioner. Emphasizes Chicago 1596 platform, silver free coinage, and opposition to Philippine annexation while endorsing war support and Cuba aid, Monroe Doctrine, and a national merchant marine. Sam B. Cook reelected state party chair with final adjournment at 3 PM.
Armour & Co in Chicago has decided to enter large scale felt manufacture. They already produce common felt and, using available material, plan to produce cheaper felts. The new works will employ about 100 men, with former Dolgeville workers joining. A disaster at Dolgeville spurred the expansion to become a leading felt maker. An Omaha Exposition fast train from Topeka departs 4:65 a m with noon Omaha arrival. The G A R ladies arrange a chrome train to Cincinnati via Santa Fe on September 5. Round trip fare is $14.10, offering families a 25 outing opportunity.
Port Townsend August 12 The steamer City of Topeka reports the recent Skaguay fire was less disastrous than alleged with only deserted cabins burned near the Ewa area. Passengers include Mrs A D Ficla of St Paul who left Dassen City July something. A man, Frits La Hubn of Arlington Kansas, died by suicide on the Stikeen river. The City of Sitka wreck was found off Ommy cape with no traders aboard.
Los Angeles Aug 12 The Ter bifical Rallwhex Company filed suit in US court seeking possession of Mormon Island in San Pedro harbor where shipyards are located The claim states the island was included in the Spanish grant to the Dominguez family Banning traders have proven title and hold possession.
Mrs Elizabeth Batchelder aged 76 died at her Shorey family residence yesterday morning. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 PM at the home, with burial in Topeka Cemetery. Death attributed to heart neuralgia. She was mother to Mrs M E B Shorey and Mrs P E F McCarty.
Victoria reports a striking accident in Yokohama harbor involving two American missionary women, Miss Simons and Miss Allen. They went to see off friends aboard the Empress of Japan, but a junk collided with their launch. Simons was killed instantly by the bowsprit, Allen Jenwee died after severe injuries.
A Democratic leader and lawyer, fed up with Populism and fusion, has been made a delegate to the Republican county convention. The move signals cross party alignment within Empire era politics.
The Kansas Lawn Tennis association closed its annual tournament with Topeka winning both singles and doubles to claim the state championship. Emporia settled second in singles, Lawrence second in doubles, with close matches and notable performances by Sheiden of Topeka and Vernon of Emporia.
Fragmentary OCR notes show awards and remarks from a Topeka event with a booby prize won by C Mohler and a playful mention of duck trousers. Acknowledgments go to H S Lawrence and G E Stoker for preliminary arrangements. The article notes the next state tournament will be held in Topeka.
Washington Aug 12 The interior secretary reports Acting Superintendent Seevely in California has overseen the removal of 140000 sheep across 55 bands from Yosemite and other parks. Parks like General Grant and Yosemite faced grazing disruptions while enforcement to bar grazing on public reservations is outlined and witnesses ready for prosecutions if needed.
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