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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1897
Page
3
The Santa Fe faces a rate war dispute between Chicago and Kansas City on Californian trains as Topeka claims discrimination. Westbound schedules suffer delays with limited express options. Garden City and Panhandle routes see disrupted package transfers. Officials discuss reconnecting Chicago and Kansas City lines to restore effective travel times and freighter service.
Seligman December 15 reports Santa Fe pilots guiding an Aa 7 aircraft during a dirt testing run near town. Sworn by officials, the maneuver shows the aircraft nearly complete as broader plans expand the line south of Seligman.
Mothers seek a safe remedy for the dreaded croup cough and praise Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a reliable cure. The testimonial from Mim W. J. Thexsom of Truro, Nova Scotia and others claim it broke severe attacks and calmed fear in families for years.
Dec 15 report on Master in Chancery Hiram F P Dilkws sale of Hutchinson and Southern railway assets. Upset prices set for segments Hutchinson to Cameron 75,000 dollars and Cameron to Wakita no amount stated, with bid by Metropolitan Trust Company trustees for bondholders. Legal actions by Thomas Hill House and A L Williams for the complainant. Foreclosure may lead to reorganization with a bid to form Hutchinson and Southern Hallway Company.
Steam coils have been installed in engine pits and stores at Santa Fe yards in Chicago and Topeka for heating. The new plants started about two weeks ago with several benefits observed. Other yards along the line have used steam for heating and refuse timber handling, while fuel department aid continues to support the process.
The Sante Fe company debates removing baggage car platforms to save labor and cars. Proposals suggest no platforms and side entrances to reduce doors and wasted space, aiming to make trains more efficient and lessen platform-related risks.
Weilt-Force Exiypt s comping Takee plans appeal the case to the intriet court after heavy fines for shipping quail illegally. The ruling set fines at 35 per bird and seizure of the shipment from Chrnkxtar to St Louis via Wichita & Western.
The article details plans to assess a western rail line from Reno toward Guthrie to decide if the road will extend west. A favorable report could start construction within six months. Committees, local clubs, and multiple towns are coordinating to push the Sapulpa extension via Bed Prick toward the city with bids and contracts in the works.
The secretary of agriculture James Wilson issues an order affecting railroad transit of live stock. H R Morse received instructions to enforce the order. Mr Stewart rejected 23 loads after delays, claiming the stock remained loaded and the shipment continued despite restrictions.
Waltham watch expert B. Treen of the Walther factory in Walther Alney conducted a tour of the Santa Fe road from Las Vera to Topeka. He stressed that Banta Petakke tien workers compare favorably with other lines and that Santa Fe timekeeping is regulated to prevent accidents from poor timekeepers.
President Ripley of Santa Fe praises engineer Jerry Pharliser for extraordinary work on a special train to Argentina. The event highlights extra credit marks and the timely arrival of the train crew, underscoring the achievement at the railway yard.
A party of officials and directors visited the city for their annual meeting and to inspect the line. Engineer Faulkner earned credit marks for efficient service after guiding a special train from Chillicothe to Kansas City and then Chicago to Argentine in 11 hours without special attention to the route.
President Ripley’s Santa Fe railroad will likely allocate several thousand dollars in the 3848 appropriations for a new telegraph wire linking Chicago and Kansas City. The wire graph department seeks the line as a necessity, with Haemen crews expected to install it in spring between the two cities. Additional lines may run from Le Junta to Albuquerque and minor stretches on the Kansas division.
Santa Fe announces its telegraph department now employs the largest force in its history with extra dispatchers and operators busy at main division points. Smaller stations are under operator charge as heavy business persists beyond the holidays. A Harvey dime car news stand has opened at Topeka, offering popular novels and Indian souvenirs, with plans for larger depots at through-train hubs.
Assistant General Superintendent Avery Turner and Division Superintendent Moletlun left for North ofta with state railroad commissioners to inspect interlocking switches and crossing gates at the Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific crossing. Missouri Pacific’s E J Bartell, ex Crane & Co stenographer, has joined Gulf Colorado and Hunst Railway in San Cel Poteet. Wichita term sees Conductors' Rank Kelly reelected chair of the grievance committee for two years. One fare for teachers offered for the Kansas Brute Teachers Association meeting. tickets valid Dec 2 to Dec 20 with return by Dec 22. Conductor Freese of the Prisee issues novelty hat checks listing stations and times. Arkansas City's depot gets a compressed air plant car to paint the Santa Fe row.
Trainmaster H A Tice left for Emporia this morning as M Mellville remains unable to return to Wark. Eight new box cars were moved from sheds yesterday. Several transfers and sicknesses are reported including Joseph Crandal moving Topeka to Chanute and Charles Stromberg in the car repair department being ill. Pay day arrives and Moore visits various departments. A fall caused Wm Van Roekirk to suffer a chin cut. report notes a typographical error about trains on Peter Gustern division. Work on tires and postal eats continues until nine o'clock nightly.
In Topeka the Santa Fe shops expect to complete two engines rebuilt after the Lane wreck, numbers 735 and 833. A new timetable aides five crews on Nos. 7 14 114 and 6 with Kansas City runs. Aaron Kelly, senior shop employee, receives a holiday vacation after 17 years of service and plans a long visit to his daughter in Illinois.
A Bayou Sara dispatch reports the river steamer Paragould sank yesterday in the Mississippi River just above the Red River mouth. Weather and cargo losses are described as heavy. The vessel, owned by the Orleans and Western Railroad company, operated between Port Chalmette and The Bends.
The first time the thirty third degree of Scottish Rite Masonry was conferred in Topeka. Colonel Hufes E Fleming of Fargo North Dakota presided with Hinds assisting. Recipients included Thomas G Fitch Henry Wollenstein George Pratt J H McCall all of Wichita J A Merey Dodge City and others from Colburn Topeka Muskogee etc A banquet followed the initiation.
Theodore Durrast was sentenced to death this morning in a Grurth time case. Hicee Bashis set a January 7 date for proceedings. The condemned man's attorney Wi ut unos battles for his life.
About 16 wholesale firms from central west cities convene in Chicam to address price cuts on drugs and patent medicines in department stores and retail druggists. The conference seeks steps to curb price reduction while protecting retailers, with George K. Hopkins of St. Louis and Dr. Jones of Kansas City leading discussions.
Oakland resident described as missing man Charles Martinez was found dead in tar near Livermore after a Saturday outing. Witnesses say Pinky opened a door and discovered a man found unresponsive. authorities later confirmed the body matched Martinez and identified him as the victim in the incident.
Mrs. M. A. Winstead of 1102 Chandler street died of pneumonia at 61. Funeral services will be held at the residence Friday afternoon. The remains of T. K. McGlattery were laid to rest today at IMT Harrison street. Do not buy unproven remedies. Chamberlain's Pain Balm praised in letters from L. G. Bagley of Hueneme, Cal., for rheumatism, lameness, and sprains. sold by all druggists.
A fragmented ad notes round trip tickets south via the Santa Fe to multiple states including Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas for a fare of 2 dollars. It mentions liberal limits and stopovers and gives a new address 726 Kan Ave Cremerie Scott & Scott. Also promotes Cascarets candy and Gail Gillmane in a chaotic medical ad with dubious claims and drugstore sales language.
Cleveland, Dec. 1. A mob threatened Councilmen Lucas and Stinchcomb at a low fare meeting over Reynolds street car ordinances. A patrol wagon rescued them from assault, as they refused to state votes. The crowd later gathered near Lorain Street, and officials blamed inflammatory speeches by Mayor McKisson for the unrest.
A signed statement from Miliention denies that street fare failures prove the case while Governor Pingres criticizes $1,800,000 Detroit bonds as a means to shift costs onto the public. He cites pending issuance of $1,000,000 bonds as a self serving ploy by road owners. Local politicians and newspapers are urged to address the issue amid calls for reform.
A vintage style sale notice advertises great sacrifice discounts on cloaks and capes and a great reduction on all flannels. It invites early shoppers and notes the store location across from the post office. A bicycle with a perfume bottle is offered with all 50 cent purchases.
Weather observers warn a cold wave and heavy snow may strike eastern Kansas tonight. South winds shift to northerly with a low barometer as temperatures drop from mid afternoon to night. Forecasts from Washington and Chicago predict a major storm bringing wind and snow before morning.
Police Commissioner Wilson Keith says the board will not raise salaries and will reduce the force in line with Judge Hazen's ruling. He notes sergeants cannot be disposed of and will be reassigned as patrolmen, preserving discipline and duty. Calls to avoid layoffs are coupled with concern over morale and taxpayer interests. Commissioner Henderson adds uncertainty about timing and actions.
Citizens heard leaders clash over police funding and personnel cuts following Judge Hazen's order. Mayor Fellows and council members faced questions about budget impact, with Commissioners voicing support for reducing the force to align with fiscal constraints and legal rulings.
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