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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
3
A Detroit hotel discussion recalls the Knights of Pythias supreme lodge gathering and a Kansas City trip eight years past. Anecdotes recount a nonmember impersonating a member, a public scuffle, and a tale of a Chinaman traveler remarking on origins amid a broader rambling survey of local incidents and encounters.
Report describes a sheriff's office overwhelmed by a crowd. a prisoner named Rivers was moved toward a telegraph line as night fell. His lawyers used a technicality to win a new trial, yielding a life sentence later pardoned. Lewally, once believed dead, is present alive.
Chicago Aug 3 With officer selection and Denver chosen for the 1901 thirty fourth national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic veterans proceed to social events. Officers named include Rassieur as commander from St Louis and Seamon as junior vice commander. A monument fund and railway rate concessions were approved amid preparations for Denver to host the gathering.
In Washington Kansas on August 3, T A McNeal of Topeka spoke at a large meeting opening the Republican campaign in the county. The Washington Glen club welcomed him as he criticized the Democratic party, calling Imperialism its new cry and receiving strong applause throughout. Also in Larned Kansas on August 31 coroner Barney E Wheeler reported deaths from morphine overdose.
After September 1 the railroad will impose a switching charge of two dollars. The notice states the new fee applies to all customers and will be collected at the point of service. Revisions to tariff details accompany the announcement.
The Santa Fe announced a $2 per car switching fee on all grain ordered to connecting lines for delivery to Kansas City industries or shipment effective Septem ber. The move, opposed by Kansas City interests and shippers, risks raising grain costs and could press the market toward a loss of favorable rates while the Santa Fe faces car shortages and theft issues in the city.
Officials in charge approve a new signal lamp that burns for five nights before needing cleaning and filling. The lamp has seen constant use and is expected to be adopted across the system once the 32 lamps arrive, bringing total line lamps to fifty. The change will cost about 20,000 lamps and require discarding an equal number, with use lasting four to six weeks before a decision on broader rollout.
A London dispatch reports the Southern Pacific will appoint an outside executive as president, with Huntington’s successor not from current Southern management. The first step involves injecting new blood into the system, according to authoritative sources and Charles H. Tweed, recently chief adviser to Huntington, now holding the position of second vice president.
In New Yorke the probable successor to Huntington is discussed as a top eastern railroad figure, with James Speyer and his brother Edgar favoring an eastern candidate after Huntington’s death. The choice considers several railroad men, aiming to preserve prestige and manage the Southern Pacific legacy.
Chicago August 31 Nearly 26000 Grand Army of the Republic visitors have extended their Chicago stay beyond week end. Joint agencies report roughly equal extensions by Western and Central Passenger associations. Officials say it would not be surprising if 25 000 to 50 000 tickets are extended to September 30.
President Ripley of the Santa Fe denies the company is behind the St Louis Kansas City and Colorado line. He says the line’s extension from Union to possibly Kansas City is not Santa Fe controlled and the railroad has no involvement with the project. The Santa Fe formerly owned the Six Governor cis of Missouri, and officers state the extension aims to reach Kansas City but Santa Fe disclaims any role.
The YMCA meeting in Railroad, MO attracted a large audience on Wednesday evening. A vocal solo by Mise Clemson titled Where You Would Have Me Go, Dear and a CA managed quartet highlighted the service. The group discussed plans to use idle space, offering it to members who wish to donate a project or instrument for the building’s benefit.
The new joint use agreement for the Pueblo to Denver tracks will run ten years. General Manager Mudge returns to Topeka after three weeks in Colorado and Mexico. If a superintendent is named it will likely be R. J. Parker, with possible Santa Fe division changes.
State officials debate moving boilers from the capitol to a separate engine house on Van Buren or nearby, to protect the capitol and furnishings. Smoke and heat have damaged walls and furnishings, while current heating causes extreme heat on the second floor. A boiler removal is favored though no final decision has been adopted.
The steamship Senator returned with August 21 news and 260 passengers, carrying about 320,000 in treasure and consignments to banks. Bodies washed ashore near Topkuk, Golovin Bay, and Port Safety, many unidentified. A Siberian murder near Chicago and two other deaths aboard ships add to a grim Alaska coastal toll.
The US transport Thomas arrived in San Francisco with many sick and wounded soldiers marines and officers from the Orient. Patients include men from the Tien Tsin action and Captain Edwin V Bookrallier of the Susets infantry. Wounded were transferred at Yokohama after the voyage began with heavy cross fire and incidents of prison and stowaways.
Formerly From Ohio Ottawa Kas Aug 31 The Franklin County Ohio reunion held a successful gathering at Forest Park. Speakers included Col W S Morn namociation present. Goal Rageworth elected president and Newman Waring re-elected secretary for next year. Shoots Himself at Thomas Wash Ave 31 Horace B Stevens newspaper reporter shot himself at Hotel Don Suty senate leaf. He was a despondent. He leaves widow in Portland Ore Remember the Concert Tonight at Garfeld Park by Mershalls hand
Colorado Springs and Pueblo offer Rock Island Route tickets for a round trip. Sale dates include August 21, September 4 and 28 with final return valid until October 31.
Calvin Brewer of 825 Jefferson Street in Topeka testifies that ordinary terms fail to capture his severe suffering as he recalls being struck by a mysterious condition between Worth and Texarkana. He describes excruciating pain and loss of strength, detailing his struggle with daily activities and the impact on his business and health.
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