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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1900
Page
1
Amid a nationwide telegraphers strike, a freight wreck near Olathe disrupts lines as officials say damage is not traceable to a single strike. Santa Fe reports blocked signals and halted trains from Chicago to Newton, with 35 operators on duty and a $1250 reward offered for information leading to arrests.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe widespread disruption west of Al Zergarten due to a strike. Outline indicates disagreements between stagehands and operators, with many positions filled by locals and a tally of those out of work.
A statement from President Delphin of the Order of Railway Telegraphers describes deception over pay schedules and forged telegraph messages amid a broad strike across the Santa Fe Pacific and related lines. Officials report widespread indignant sentiment, threats, and calls for protection of personnel as they push for a quick settlement.
Chicago December 1 Vice President Barr of the Santa Fe system says the fight is with individuals not the organization. He reports west of Albuquerque they have all the men needed and will fill vacancies in three days. Freight and passenger traffic move and offices are filled. Picketers at the Great Northern building are scattered by detectives after a conflict near the car companies.
In Pueblo Colorado Superintendent Parker reports no visible strike impact with trains arriving and departing normally. He lists operators quitting costs and says traffic into the city remains unaffected. Six operators are off the La Junta to Coulhtee ar division with eleven others still at work.
Washington reports Kansas farmers push to import hard winter wheat from Central Crimea after a wheat controversy with Northwestern states. Prof M A Cameron, now an agricultural explorer, cites Mennonite grown Turkey wheat as suited to Kansas soil. Also notes Kansas Day club plans in Washington and honors for Gen. Funston amid congressional activity on the Great Bill.
The oleomargarine bill, recently passed, was referred to the Senate agriculture committee without division. Senator Clay of Georgia attacked it, arguing it taxes the treasury nine million dollars yearly for twenty years to benefit shipowners, not farmers, and shows clear inequities in how subsidies are allocated among vessels and goods. He compared cargoes of the St Paul and the Manhattan to illustrate intended beneficiaries. The Clark and Maginnis credentials from Montana were sent to the Montana seat for contest, and the House moved to investigate West Point hazing with a substitute resolution.
The report by Secretary Rae and Superintendent Millele is attached to the resolution and favorably reported. The House will take up the bill for the war holiday recess and start recess on December 11 with consideration resuming January 3 after a brief adjournment.
Gov Beckham takes oath for a three year term in Kentucky amid a vast turnout. The inaugural parade featured three state regiments and civic clubs from Louisville and Cincinnati. His address thanked voters, urged prudent governance, and outlined policies to spur industrial growth while keeping the state guard under civilian authority.
The Hague December report states the Dutch government refuses to take initiative in arbitration between the Transvaal and Great Britain, turning down Kruger’s request and signaling no action forthcoming from The Netherlands.
At a special meeting of the Grand Trunk railway anarchists, the purchase of the Chicago and Grand Trunk railway was ratified. Sir Charles Rivers Wiser praised the late Charles M. Hays and recommended George Bell Rerve as the best successor, noting Rerve's sacrifice in retirement and taking on onerous duties, with shareholders directing gratitude and farewells.
A garbled excerpt references London omnibus, names C Davie and A Housman Gn Wall Street, with fragments of phrases about Charis F Terker and a marker that suggests a test or proof. The text is incomplete and many names and terms are unclear.
A detachment of minh cavalry clashed with enemy forces south of Banta Crug, leaving a man killed. The report notes minor engagements between Ebi troops and insurrectionists alongside the main combat.
A fragmented sentence hints at a U S ambassador to Italy and a presidential reference but content is unclear. Names and places are garbled, leaving the main action and outcome unspecified.
Spectators hear heated words from El Dorado jurors as a verdict is not expected for twenty four hours. A New York physician and wife send a kind offer as the case of acquittal looms, with discussion of bail and home arrangements while lawyers continue the morning session.
Fragmentary OCR shows a fatal incident with four deaths and several injured. Names referenced include Davis, Reid, John Ward, Lawrence Birry, and Dan Schefield among workers described as foreman and laborers. Terse notes mention California and Utah locations and an ongoing verdict or inquest.
Chaffee issued an apology related to the Wallersrr-4 Geet Basel event at cable emissions. Jeet was deprived from Field Marsa as the incident involved a lowly chow.
Fragmentary OCR shows names like Washington and New York figures and references to a party or league. It mentions a push to involve military and naval roles, and a Representative named Altrich in a debated appointment. The legible portions hint at a political dispute over a federal appointment and related influences.
Fat theatergoers in York and Den protested for wider seating after cramped conditions caused discomfort during performances. The petition urged managers to improve legroom and comfort, citing ongoing audience suffering and requests for better chair dimensions.
The Supreme Court dismissed the case against Standard Oil, ending the prosecution of allegations tied to the oil company. Details remain limited as the court asserted dismissal of all charges and closed the matter.
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