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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1899
Page
6
Atchison Topeka Santa Fe reports strong 1899 1900 gains
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe system shows a major rise in gross earnings and net profits for the year ending June 20. October receipts rose while ten months to January surpassed last year’s figures. Cost savings from maintenance reductions and efficiency gains are cited as the main drivers, with expansion and reorganizational changes noted. Projections remain upbeat for the current and next year. There is mention of potential Cripple Creek expansion and gauge widening, tying into broader Santa Fe consolidation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Atchison
Iate
New Mexico & Arizona
Sonora
Santa Fe Pacific
Pheséne
Santa Fe
San Fraterscn
San Joaquin
Beckme & Past
Sretary
McCounia
Sao
Eure
Siaiee
Creak
Denver
Des
Cripple Creek
New York
Florence and Cripple Creek
Canon Grey
Senta Fe
Canon City
Molcado
Me. Gillett
Banta Fe
Colorado
Suprkme foreman Milt Player honored with diamond setting
Sunday afternoon Milt Player now superintendent of the Asie Electric Light Company received a heart shaped Masonic diamond and Mrs Player a fine off glass water service. Former locomotive engineers firemen and round house workers arranged the presentation at noon. Player was lured to Werlock by Will Heck to view a new tubular boiler locomotive under construction. Mrs Player attended by James and Mrs Thomas who arranged the ring presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt
Suprkme Round House
Asie Eléctric Light
Mra
Round House
Router House
Acknowledgment as Guthrie Leaves Santa Fe Foreman Role
Cyrus Guthrie, chosen to present the flag, receives heartfelt tribute from Santa Fe railroad co workers now that he leaves as roundhouse foreman. They commend his leadership and offer a ring as a token of esteem while wishing him success in a new field. James Thomas then presents an engraved water service to Mr Player amid emotions of the farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Guthrie
Milt
Santa Fe Railroad
Player
James Thomas
Ripley Replies to Postal Revenue Claims in Senate Hearing
Santa Fe president Ripley rebutted Finley Acker's testimony before the congressional postal committee. Acker asserted that the railroads earn more from passenger cars than from parcel service, arguing for cheaper parcel delivery while railroads benefit from subsidies. Ripley accused Acker of miscounting idle passenger coaches and claimed postal cars run continuously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacta Fa
Finley
Ripley
Santa Fe
de Gries
Finley Acker
National
Congressional
Millones Fetelee
AcKr
Weber
Acker
Esprey
Railrowis
The Surprise of Mr. Bainter and the Desk Calendar
A surprised Geo. W. Bainter, chief clerk in the passenger department, found a large desk calendar delivered to his office. The calendar measured 20 by 70 inches, printed on white paper, and hung in the window, where it could be read for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Bainter
Senger
Bainter
Missouri Pacific changes and new auditor appointments
In St Louis, December, Missouri Pacific Vice President C. G. Wartter relinquishes the duties of general auditor. Sir S. Pu Schuyler becomes general auditor, EM. Curtis becomes assistant general auditor, and EO Lycott moves to auditor of disbursements. The circulation notes these shifts as part of ongoing management changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
St Louis
Dec
C. G. Wartter
Missouri Pacite
S. Pu Schuyler
EM. Curtis
EO Lycott
P and G Reorganization Moves Forward in Philadelphia
A meeting of the representation committee of the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railroad reports pledges from Amsterdam holders to secure deposits and control. It notes a majority of securities in Suburban Belt Highway Company and Port Arthur Change and Dock Company, with Western terminal groups tied to consent of security holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Pittsberg & Gulf Railroad
Ite
Philadelphia
Amsterdam
Holland
Kansas City
Piltshare and
Guilt Railrad Company
Hiathead Company
Port Arthur
Rock Island Surveyors Move to Mountain View Extension
On December 18 Rock Island surveyors already staking the Chickasha to Pauls Valley line have orders to proceed to Mountain View to survey the westward extension toward Eddy. The process aims to identify the proper personnel for committee selections and confirms belief that the right men have been chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Guthria
Chickasha
Paul's Valley
L.P
Mountain View
Eddy, N. A
Railroad roles shuffled as engineers, firemen reassigned
In Topeka a vacancy opens for a fireman as Engineer Wooten and Fireman Kelley move to service. Epemneer Roberts vacates, Mins Sule ko Sting City to take the run, and McCarthy acts as master to Christmas duties. Newton and Denver visit plans noted. several staff changes ripple through the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooten
Kelley
Topeka
Malkue Wppu Fation
Ered
Stusver
Ld Witsterran
Thjemper Teenetsee
Epemneer Roberts
Hossetter
No. da A
Pralemaster Tye
Superintenident
Parker
Newton
Patuokt
Umreranca Eamongates
Suis le Fins Peoheerianere
Will
Detective Shot by Employed Watchman in Cincinnati
Dudley Ferguson, son of EA Ferguson, fatally shot Gus Meehan the detective hired to guard him at Dayton street residence. Meehan died soon after. Ferguson was arrested. EA Ferguson, notable attorney and promoter, also associated with the Cincinnati Southern Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnai
Alexander Ferguson
Dayton Street
Dudley Ferguson
Frrenborn
Gus Meehan
Ferguson
Perguson
Lim
Meehan
Fereuson
EE. A. Pereuson
Cincinnati Southern Railway
Sleeper Service and Marriage Denial Stir New York
The Santa Fe routing offers a first class sleeper car from Topeka to San Antonio with a daily Santa Fe route, 12 20 a m departure, and a note on car reservations. In New York on December 18 a rumor of Maude Adams and Charles Fromm’s marriage circulated and was denied by both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Santa Fe
Topeka
Demba
New York
Maude Adams
Charles Frohman
Adway's Pills Purel veedalie remedy advert
An old advertisement promotes Adway's Pills for a range of ailments including liver disorders kidneys and headaches. The copy references sales by Badway & Co in New York and uses period language to claim cure and health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paces Badway & CO
New York
Man Expelled From New York Stock Exchange Seeks Damages
William Euclid Young files suit in New York Supreme Court against the New York Stock Exchange and its president asking for an injunction to prevent his exclusion from membership and for damages up to 200000. He had joined the exchange in 1896 as a representative for Garhart Co. and was expelled after December 10 following a board of governors hearing. he contested the board’s action but claims injury to reputation and pecuniary loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Supreme Court
William Euclid Young
Alee
Ueite- Hon
Kula
Stp. Brior
Hegan
B. Garhyart
Board of Governors
Son of the Admiral Dewey Arrives Westons on Business Trip
George Dewey Jr the drummer arrives in Euneas City on a business trip with Jonston, Trandon & Co of New York. He is reserved and silent on questions about The House, mirroring his father’s firm demeanor. He resembles the elder Dewey in facial features and stubborn refusal to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Jonn
Aston
Tandon & Co
New York
Olitigsie Bude
Dewey
Hess
George Dewey
Prociatta Kien
Suspension made permanent for Pawnee County Sheriff Rutter
Sheriff Rutter of Pawnee County Oklahoma Territory, suspended for accepting bribes from cattlemen, was convicted and his suspension made permanent at Guthrie. Trial before Judge Halnet shifted from Pawnee. County plans a county attorney election to decide possible imprisonment. estimated total bribes around $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutter
Panee County
O. T
Guthrie
Perry
Sherif Rutter
Pawnee
Tadee Haler
Halnet
Sehue
Pawnee County
Burglar Shoots Potier Chief in Fargo Capture
Fargo December 18 scene of an arrest gone wrong as Chief Murphy of Moorhead Minnesota was shot while trying to seize burglar Culling on this side of the Red River. Murphy returned fire wounding the burglar Collins who fled but was later shot in the head by Murphy. Both men rushed to Moorhead hospital near death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
Potter + Murphy
Moorehead
Minn
Culling
Red River
Collins
Murphy
Moorebead
Connolly Arrested as Carter's Former Secretary
Havana reports former private secretary to Captain M. Carter, Mr Connolly, was placed under arrest by order of Secretary Foot. He had been employed as a stenographer in the customs house. TRONQUILE 10 cent Cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O M. Carter
Havana
Mr Connolly
M. Carter
Foot
Connolly
Three of a family tried acquittals and conviction in manslaughter case
A multipart murder trial in Scranton Pennsylvania ended with the mother and grandmother acquitted while the son was convicted of manslaughter. The jurors found the act caused by a fatal incident between Gallagher family members. The trial centered on Joseph Gallagher, his mother, and his grandmother, with witnesses testifying to the events at a residence on a city street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Generesingt
Gallagher
Tigi
Joseph Gallagher
Ano
Beye Tipe Wien
Hanna Nips A Boom In Presidential Nominating Talk
Fragmentary 19th century style passsage describes political maneuvering around a presidential nomination. Figures named Hanna and Leutman are referenced amid debates on state delegation and party support. The text hints at conflict over leadership and the path to securing a vice presidential candidate.
James Boys Cousin James Smith Linked to Dynomite Plot
James Smith, who allegedly attempted to dynamite Judge Powers, died by his own hand amid a personal crisis. Court records reveal his real name Louis Jaren, claiming descent from Jesoy and Prents James. He alleged travel with Prouk and Jiser Juces for peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobs Smith
Judge Powers
Oh We Powers
Sarardey Tient
Ile Morsitic
Stith
Bow
Louis Jaren
Jesoy
Prents James
Prouk
Jiser
Holiday Rates for Santa Fe Route Ticket Sale Notice
December 22, 26 and January 2 and 15, travel from west of Missouri River to east, tickets at one fare round trip. Prices listed as one fare plus one fare. Information from Lee Agent, Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
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M.C. Holman
North Side
Wilton
Railroad News
Ripley ON Postal Revenue
MR. Bainter
Missouri Pacific
Chicago
Northwestern Company
Ime
Iowa
Minnesota
Emporia
Rama
Impérials
Sl New Oxford
Men’s and Boys
Oxford
Prince Albert
Estes
Eas
Dodge City
Paloma
C. W. McCarthy
John
Christinas
Frakemion Obamas Maller
Rheorne Lignor McQuiston
Pueblo
Hughes and
Xtholson
Alyilion
Ren Im McCarty
Mig
Radway
Adway’s Pills
MR. Dewey VN K, C
Tronquile
Hanna
Washington
Dev
Sean Haem
Hindle
Shidter
Lee Tuyere
Mark Hanna
Witerriew Bulee
Roverner
Issa
Fianna
Heat
Meade
James Boys
Visee Santa Pe
Castoria
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