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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1901
Page
3
The Santa Fe announces Oklahoma data collection to measure progress of the county during 1901. Officials say statistics will cover development, population shifts, and infrastructure growth as the railroad expands through the region.
Santa Fe officials report a growing Oklahoma emigration trend toward the Panhandle. A forthcoming statistics booklet will detail town and farming belt growth, water availability via drilling, and cattle ranges. Agents will collect data on families moving, land purchased, local business and improvements, including homesteader excursions, to publish in a Santa Fe booklet on Oklahoma progress.
Rock Island handles 3,000,000 bushels as wheat flows to Mexico due to restored import duty. Western grain moves south and southwest to meet corn shortfalls, with Santa Fe and Rock Island sharing the trade. About one third of the weekly quantity, up to 00,000 bushels, ships from Fort Worth to Mexico as an El Paso elevator of 550,000 bushels is planned to handle West Texas demand.
Mr Cashell of the MK and T fence gang at Fort Scott touts a new portable cattle guard designed for railroad use. He and partners say it defeats foot strains, withdraws a hoof at the first step, and can be whipped to the track without heavy rebuilding. The invention reportedly drew a $15,000 offer but was refused.
Waldeon I8 promoted to scale inspector at Cleburne Texas. John Seaieron of an service is appointed to oversee Gulf One operations. The appointment will take effect mid December with Walden moving to the new post in early January.
May build to Liberal Senator Clark, aiming to create a connection with the Rock Island.
In a fragmented forecast a Kansas route through Angeles Lake City and Colorado mountains emerges as a potential path for a new railroad. George Gould backs a rocky absorption plan and Walsh forms a line from Ouray to Kaw. Senator Clark and Walsh plan to meet in Washington this week to finalize the agreement.
The Indiana Tinols & Town railroad known as the Three I’s plans an extension from South Bend to Elkhart with potential expansions to Toledo Chicago and Detroit. Santa Fe is said to back the move aiming to challenge Van derbilts Hill Harriman and Northern Pacific Burlington influence. No official confirmation yet though sources note Santa Fe support if true.
The Orient shops acquired land two miles from Lawrence and Douglas, near the Arkansas River, paying 31000 to buyers in Keene New Hampshire. The purchase, arranged by a local syndicate, involves forty acres bordering the river and near the river’s winding. The site, not in the city now, may become the new shop location with no cost to the railroad company.
Industrial Commissioner Davis reports discovery of extensive mineral beds along the Bats Aurelio Pecot Valley branches of the Santa Fe system. Found are animal s howphate beds with iridium and other rare minerals near the big mineral die fret. In Pecos Valley sulfur beds explored near Guadalupe and quickeliver deposits. Over 36,600 have been hip on the surface.
Pueblo Colorado December 2 General Manager J M Herbert of the Denver and Rio Grande denies a Pennsylvania rumor that the Switchmen's Union of North America had reached a settlement or agreement with railroad management. The official statement emphasizes no such accord exists at this time.
A Denver and Rio Grande spokesman rejected recognizing a group referenced in a report. He stated the road has never recognized them and, since the recent strike, has no intention to do so. He questioned the source of the claim and called it incorrect.
A. E Gillen, chief train dispatcher for the Missouri Pacific railway in Wichita for the past year, resigns to become train master of the Grand Trunk railway with headquarters at Belleville Ontario, Canada.
From Dodge City Ed Gingrich and wife are the parents of a boy T Skillington has gone to work at the roundhouse Nelson Hobbie is able to be about after his accident Mrs W I Jenkins is spending the winter in Kansas City while Walt is running on 4 and 4 out of City
The Topeka rail yard notes multiple personnel changes as machinists and brakemen report for duty after illness while others transfer to new posts. Locomotive 317 receives a full overhaul. new passengers cars ready. several inspectors and foremen travel between Topeka Saint Joseph and Kansas City for repairs and staffing.
Chicago December 2 The International Livestock Exposition opens with judging of pure bred steers at 9 am and intercollegiate contests in swine and sheep. Judges discuss grade and cross bred stock as the Mecca of animal admirers begins its run through December 7. Attendance estimates range from 49 000 to 50 000 with many out of town cattlemen and families attending.
A fire at the Creamery Package Manufacturing company supply house at Eleventh and Jones streets in Omaha last night injured three firemen. Captain M. J. Cuff was pulled from debris unconscious, with severe burns. Fireman George Trexler, J. Greenman and others sustained facial burns and injuries. The wall collapse caused the blaze, and five firefighters rushed inside to rescue trapped colleagues. The incident, tied to Lewis Supply Company losses, left extensive damage and hospital care for the injured.
Sousa and His Band played a two hour concert at Sandringham by royal command. The King welcomed Sousa, praising the performance. arrangements were made for supper before the band departed for London. The King’s choice of an American company marked a notable court preference since his accession.
Philadelphia man arrested Saturday evening at Broad and Chestnut for disturbing the peace was held in 2400 bond for court. Witness Tobin testified the remarks targeted President Roosevelt and McKinley, with defense claiming prior marching in Wilmington.
San Francisco reports three dead after a collision between the Ran Hafod and Rauealite. Drowned were WG Crandall secretary at Long Syrup works, George Tredway waiter at East Rafet, and a 30 year old son of Mrs Waller of Rows Valley. Crandall’s body washed ashore near Angel. Panic ensued with nine injured and ten cut in cabin windows.
Names Smith of Kansas and a long list of inspectors from many states including Minnesota Colorado Nebraska Wyoming and California with cities such as Denver Tacoma Los Angeles and Helena. Separate note reports a devastating fire at Denver City Hall Saturday night destroying the six story stone building with most city records lost or damaged and estimated insurance at $88 000.
Washington Dec 1 The detachment guarding the presidential vault at Wentworth cemetery Canton has been reduced to five non commissioned officers and 40 privates under Lieutenant William Ashbridge The rest of the guard has been sent to the post for duty as ordered by military authorities
San Francine M D Harley and a party arrive in San Francisco from Vernon New York for a short visit. They plan to tour local galleries and meet with artists before returning to their home city.
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