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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1897
Page
3
The Santa Fe shops in Topeka will house a new railroad project. Officials announced construction will commence midyear, creating jobs and expanding repair capacity.
Report outlines a cost and schedule plan for heavy railway engines though the text is garbled. It references each engine weighing 225 000 pounds priced at 20 000 dollars and mentions a city department ordering twelve convalidation empires and various rail projects tied to a national context.
A Santa Fe gathering reorganized the corporation, electing a new director and naming officers. The meeting, held at noon, confirmed multiple directors for staggered terms and outlined leadership roles including president and vice president, with elections conducted by President Riley.
The report describes a reorganised company in New York with directors chosen in four classes and an election of officers to be declared this afternoon. President Ripley leads the party of officers and directors arriving in the city for a special meeting, with Abines F Walker and other board members noted among attendees.
President Ripley speaks at a Santa Fe railway social meeting in Topeka recounting past year gains and outlining future funds for improvements. He notes $1 million planned for next year, with Kanes leading extensive upgrades and continued track and equipment updates across the system.
Santa Fe directors raise 550 for the Santa Fe Rotary, with a routine board session approving allocations and officer duties. Treasurer Wilder presented 60 dollars for attendance fees as the group planned annual activities and future fundraising to support chamber operations.
President Ripley and a party of officers and directors depart by special train shortly after 2 o'clock for a trip to Newton. At Newton, BL Wthem, president of the Florida Central & Peninsu... will join other officials and continue toward the west on the Santa Fe line.
The Saints Fe directors were on the road with a Western party described as a “such of hist liee” as they traveled from Chicago toward Topeka and Newton. The journey averaged about 43 takes per bout, with the Chicago to Hanhee leg around fifteen hours, and no special effort to hasten the schedule.
In Chicago on November 18 Judge Cufford awarded damages of 21 000 to Pred H Ketcham for backlisting by Chicago and North Western. In Ogden last night John Sara filed against Ogden Short Line seeking 50 000 in Union Pacific related actions. The complaints allege willful unlawful acts to bar workers from railroads, with about thirty similar cases expected in the same period.
Kansas stockman John E. Gilbert filed suit in Kansas City against Missouri Pacific and Rock Island railroads claiming damages for cattle deaths from Texas fever. He alleges shipments from Lynn County Kansas to Last Springs Kansas carried sick cows and that the railroads violated quarantine and disinfection regulations.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will add two new tracks between Altoona and the Horse Shoe Curve and three tracks toward the tunnel at Calcutta. Four tracks will extend from Altoona to the Horse Shoe Curve, with three toward the tunnel. The old Portage tunnel will be remodeled for two tracks, requiring widening of the western approach for several miles. The project will take time to complete due to space limits and rolling stock needs.
An Accommodation Train from Atwood Street stalled near this city as wind swept up a quantity of human thistles onto the line. The engineer cut off and ran the engine ahead before backing to resume, after sand ran out. An unrelated note recalls Santa Fe conductors once cited for cruelty and poverty, with a cautionary tale of starting a business under difficult trade conditions. A Santa Fe stock meeting in New Mexico decided to reroute the Silver City and Deming line to avoid washouts along the present roadbed.
Officials toured Santa Fe shops and round houses with the Superintendent of Machinery, a master car builder, and a department supervisor aboard a marine vessel during a company tour.
Mudge notes special attention to the new car sheds with visits to machine shops coach shops and round houses. Engine No 600 nicknamed a man killer sits in the round house awaiting repair after a past wreck near Marcelline Missouri. Arkansas City reports a coal theft prevention method using a ten wire fence to pen and secure coal shipments. Atchison notes Rock Island extension material for a 200 foot wide right of way likely signaling a double track expansion.
Parsons December 9 The M K T reports a severe water shortage along its line in the Indian Territory The bride and building department of the Texas lines ordered all water tubs to be sent to South McAlester and Muskogee for use in water trains serving the territory and keeping trains running despite the drought.
Twenty cars are equipped with axles, more under construction, and a new section arrived yesterday. California Express No. 1 passed through in two seasons. Second section 35 minutes behind. Nickerson watch inspector HT. Trown visited Santa Fe. George C Sperry of Mexican Central may visit Topeka this week. Fireman Guy Lundquist bedridden, unable to attend his son Arthur’s funeral. Frank Stevens to leave shop for register of deeds post. RHodes back to work after Nebraska tour. AW Hall, Santa Fe brakeman, loses middle finger at Emporia hospital. P War crusted found while making a coup in Emporia yards. Dr JPKaster in Chicago. Chalyche No. 140s ready to leave payroll shop. Ladies Society of Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen to host social and dance Friday at Conductor’s Ball East Fourth street.
In Mexico City December 9, Mr Bryan arrives to a cordial reception as the chief of the Democratic party. Government officials extend attention and American residents in multiple cities form reception committees for his visit and planned activities.
Nine thousand foreign orders totaling about 10 3554 pounds were sent on the steamer St Paul mainly to Norway and Sweden. This first large batch of foreign money orders this year exceeds last season. Later, orders to Germany Ireland and Great Britain follow. The post office reports about double the money orders compared with the prior holiday season. The piece also mentions assorted medical ads and local church notes among the clipped text.
An old advert states One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs colds bronchitis pneumonia and throat and lung troubles. It claims the remedy is pleasant to take safe and sure to cure with contact addresses for Leonard taker and G W Stansfeld at 6 Kansas Avenue.
Washington reports senate committee approves Morgan backed statement on Kansas Pacific. House foreign affairs panel forms subcommittees on Cuban and Hawaiian matters. Senate debates private pension bills and considers aid for Hawaii annexation protests. Aid resolution for American miners relief sails through committee. Pacific railroads panel adopts request for attorney general information on Kansas Pacific.
At the International Typographical Union convention in New York, plans vow a nine hour workday for all book and job printing shops starting January 2, 1898. Five thousand workers are expected to join, with Brooklyn and other cities soon joining. The union aims to raise a defense fund, targeting 100,000 dollars within 30 days to press the demand and counter opposition.
Dec 9 report from Canton notes Mother McKinley growing weaker with no change by 10 am. President McKinley stayed at her bedside most of the night and left briefly for a wall break, while she rested quietly.
Bryan topped a Lake Surprise duck bash in Chambers County taking forty three ducks with twelve mallards. He plans to travel to San Antonio with Mrs. Bryan and the Convent General for a Mexico tour, and expects to return home around January 15.
The Rev. Dr. John Atkinson, trustor of the Method Episcopal church at Muaverstraw NY, died today. He authored We Shall Meet Beyond the River and other humorous church works. The item notes his place and date of death.
The British iron ship Aveca carrying about 100 men from Jamaica has arrived safely at Port Cape Town. Rumors in London suggested a demobilization, but the report was not credited.
Investigation suggests the Great Fire at Ellis Island was set by thieves aiming to loot railroad tickets stored in large quantities by trunk lines. Officials believe the fire was started to seize valuables, with $10,000,000 referenced in prior accounts. Police pursue suspects across involved railroad organizations and authorities.
New York December 9 reports suggest thieves may have staged the Ellis Island blaze to cover a ten million dollar ticket robbery. Railroads note tickets worth about 10 090 000 were stored in a fire damaged office and may still exist. officials doubt the theory but will probe further.
At a December general meeting of Fall River Cotton Manufacturers Association a plan to cut all wages in local mills was approved. The reduction, not below 10 percent, is set to begin January 1 and likely affect about 290 operatives with an average weekly wage of 199 dollars. Employers’ signatures cover all mills save one. A strike is anticipated but participation is uncertain.
Dec. 2 Minneapolis board of education votes to close schools March 1 due to lack of funds and no legal means to borrow. Dundee Kan resident J H Grege praises Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup for his daughter’s relief from croup, while a Cremeria ad notes Scott & Scott as a lunch spot.
State charities board in Kansas awarded supplies contracts for a state hospital and related needs. Bids from multiple vendors including Swank Spee and Kemper & Paxton were noted, with prices listed for dry goods, groceries, flour, canned fruits, evaporated milk, and various hardware and clothing items.
Notices of multiple deaths and funerals from Kansas City to Lawrence. G. Bintwon, a wholesale and petty water merchant, dies of pneumonia. survivors include his wife and brothers in India and Washington. Mrs. HD Dutton, widow of J. H. Dutton, dies at 7 after noon at her son-in-law’s home. services planned at Taylor Street and burial in Lawrence. Wm Crawford of Maple Hill dies. burial planned near Staple. George Reus’ father dies in St Louis. family travels there. Also brief items note prosperity and medical ad for G W Stansfield.
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