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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1900
Page
3
A Lawrence contractor’s outfit arrives to start grading for a Rock Ascend extension toward Topeka amid early planning talks. Chief Engineer Douchy notes multiple proposed routes and asserts the project will be built, while Stubbs Contracting of Lawrence handles a long stretch, as dirt will soon fly on the site.
Col L F Shelden, retiring January 1 as Assistant Superintendent of telegraph for Union Pacific, is a railroad telegraph pioneer. He first operated west of the Mississippi, helped establish Kansas City office, served during the Civil War, and held posts with the Gould system and Illinois Central. Now 64, his career spans decades with western rail lines and related enterprises.
A Chicago board reports a Santa Fe track elevation project costing about 2.5 million dollars. The plan covers the south branch of the river from Eighteenth Street to the river canal area near Ashland Avenue. Three railroads, Chicago for Alton Ateh toon Topeka Santa Fe and Chicago Madison Northern, will jointly conduct the work on a two season timeline with bridges and a subway feature built to modern standards.
Scalp ers and country editors face a new scheme as ticker scalpers shift to targeting editors of small papers in the country. They offer transport at a good price, prompting railways to warn conductors against assisting editorial movement and to ensure proper handling despite the temptation.
An advertisement extols a claimed pile cure named Pyramid Care and Pumedyike Pye mini. The copy asserts direct topical application yields quick relief, claiming safety and wide availability in the United States and Canada. It urges sufferers to obtain the product from a local drug store and promises dramatic improvement.
The Missouri Pacific Railroad awarded a contract for 2300 box cars to the American Car and Foundry company. AC&F has issued the largest orders for renewing rolling stock in the western United States during the year just ending.
English Lutheran Sunday School presents a Christmas cantata in a crowded church setting. The program features a choir, solos, and a one prayer service led by Superintendent Otto Roberts, with planned rehearsal and seating arrangements for families and attendees.
W R Irvine Shaw former United States consul at Barranquilla Colombia and named consul general to Singapore died by slashing his throat and wrists with a knife. He left his sister's home in Germantown two weeks ago and sailed from New York. Shaw, 55, a native of Clearfield County Pennsylvania, is survived by a widow and two sons.
Congressman Joan J. Lentz spoke before the Jefferson Jackson Lincoln league in Columbus urging a return to core principles. He attacked Cleveland era calls for party reorganization and warned against trusts and political brokers seen as harming rural and urban voters. The group, with many Southern Democrats, signaled unity against alleged party betrayals.
Mexican troops in Sanam near the Yaqui frontier report heavy fighting with a Yaqui band. About 30 soldiers were killed, Colonel Petnarda was shot and seriously wounded, and General Torres confirmed the burst of fighting near Lamtsa, thirty miles from Torres headquarters. News of casualties was tightly controlled by press cetnorshitt. The wounded officer, Colonel Petnarda, is a popular army figure.
Police raid on a disorderly house led by Vera Knowles resulted in four girls arrested and taken to the station. Two remained in lockup, three admitted to bending, while two men were captured and later released after posting bond to Norton. one suspect spent the night in jail.
Holiday excursion deals via Rock Island and Santa Fe routes offer one fare round trips to points within 980 miles west of the Missouri river and within 25 miles west of the Mississippi river. Tickets go on sale in early December with return limits by January 1 1901 and January 4 final limits.
An OCR fragment recalls a crowded opera house rally in Strong City with a local orator and crowd reaction. The scene includes a water pitcher incident, coal oil in a glass, and a tense interruption as a speaker is heckled by a caubeen circle. References to authors, books, and public readings appear amid scattered names and local figures.
Fragmented account discusses a proposed scheme by wealthy interests to seize and control children for money. It mentions twenty detectives, ten days to restore, and a controversial motive centered on profit, with doubts about viability and moral implications.
John Tiger, a full blood Indian ferryman south of Eufaula, fired at multiple people after an intoxicated confrontation with LB Roper. Jesse Beck and Deve Porter were wounded, 15 year old Hud Taylor fatally shot, Tiger wounded by Deputy Johnson as he fled. Tiger to have arm amputated amid widespread indignation.
The First Presbyterian church held a Christmas program led by Mr Larimer’s Sunday school, including songs, recitations, and a “Christmas Star” from the primary department. An offering for foreign missions was gathered, and gifts were presented to teachers and workers.
Sydney Nova Scotia telegrams report M Edmund Barnett and others discussing a potential federation with the Federation. Details are unclear as dispatches touch on arms searches near a village, a village burning, and political maneuvering to form a larger union amid ongoing military and government tensions.
The steamer Canada entered Madeira harbor last evening with Lord Roberts aboard and received a 19 gun salute. An official reception followed, with plans for a noon Gibraltar voyage. Two men, George Kuller and Kempton, were arrested on old liquor charges but released on bond after amounts were seized. Sergeant Gaff and Officers Pavey and Bundy reported the incident.
A state executive letter from 1588 promotes Peru-na Medicine as a cure and preventive for catarrh and winter ailments. The misspelled text references Dr. Hartman and urges widespread use, claiming Peru-na protects Land and household health and endorsing a free consultation from Dr. Hartman.
A fractured text outlines holiday kitchen advice with recipes and entertain planning from Lida Ames Willis. It hints at Christmas dining cues, menus, turkey methods, vegetables, orange dessert, croquettes, and pastry tips, noting event dates and ticket hints for postholiday meals.
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