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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
4
State collected 1 968 965 in railroad taxes yielding substantial revenue. Officials note gains from transportation earnings and related fees. The report outlines allocations and implications for public funding and infrastructure projects.
Annual report shows nearly seventeen million dollars paid in wages and dividends across Kansas railroads. Santa Fe remains the state’s largest taxpayer with major lines like Leavenworth & Topeka and Chicago to Minneapolis routes referenced. Officials note profits, planned spring construction including line from Chicago to Minneapolis and St Paul, and staffing costs across depots and operations.
In New Orleans important railroad moves unfold as Illinois Central and Frisco push double tracking from Memphis to Fulton 122 miles. Southern Pacific to run all trains from New Orleans January 4 linking to San Francisco plus potential L and N trains. Frisco buys river terminals, eyes Port Chalmette and Carondelet Canal routes. officials from Frisco and Illinois Central visit terminals.
The Dawson New Mexico to Tucumecar Christmas line faced weather and material delays. Snow and unfinished track sections slowed work, with contractors disappointed. Despite hurdles, officials expected track laying and usable rails by January 1st.
The Oblong Hawt notes debate over A. K. Stilwell's Kansas City Mexico Orient line and a coal transport venture. Reported costs near 19 million dollars with equal subscriptions from Baptists and Americans. Subsidies expected to cover construction, while the company bears no payments for three years.
Gould leads the Kansas City project with about 4,000 workers constructing a route to the coast. Over 200 miles are active and around 720 miles graded with steel rails bought in Belgium at 22 per ton. Stilwell says subsidies and bonds will cover fixed charges and fund the entire line from Kansas City to the coast.
Local freight officials say little about Biddle rumors amid talk of sweeping department changes. Chicago is center stage with possible moves across the system as rumors of Biddle’s retirement and new postings circulate among Kansas City, Denver, and Topeka offices.
A temporary hospital built by Dr. Cutten at Kintvergan near South Browlas after a devastating fire is finished and serving patients. The facility includes heated tents, a heated ward, an office and dispensary, dining space, and a ward for infectious cases. Officials foresee rebuilding the city hospital within a year, with debate over location and funding continuing among Santa Ynez and nearby communities. The local hospital association and civic leaders push for reestablishing a permanent hospital in the region.
The Apple yard syndicate has acquired control of the Hellaire Zanesville and Cincinnati railroad and plans to standard gauge it. This marks a major shift in regional rail infrastructure with potential impacts on service and regional commerce.
The Gila fiver and Western railway company is renamed as the new corporate shame. The article notes railroad personnel movements and visits, mentioning H. C. Robertson, George T Henderson, and others. Various staff and inspection roles are listed, with minor incidents and travel reported among firms and city workers.
R M Taylor of Amelia and two companions hunting near Burkeville Virginia killed a covey of six quail in a dramatic instant. A puppy spooked the flock at about 30 yards as the final two birds rose, and a single shot from the left barrel finished the quarry. The right barrel fired earlier cleared the remainder.
John Flanagan world champion hammer thrower and Matthew J. McGrath, his pupil and rival, were named probationary policemen by Commissioner Partings. Both men, Irish natives, emigrated to America years ago and ranked No 1 and No 2 in a lengthy police fitness test from 15 000 candidates. The pair impressed examiners with peak physical manhood and will serve at Kat 10th Street station under Captain Michael Smaith.
Mrs Collins of Wichita Kansas dies suddenly on a train at Cleburne Texas after crying she was dying. Netti Jamia of Denver and Jonnie Brown of Fort Worth assisted. physician cites hemorrhage of the lungs. Remains sent to San Antonio for relatives.
New York December 21 designs for the emblem of the Louisiana Purchase exposition were discussed at a meeting chaired by Charles Kurtz head of the art department of the St Louis exposition. The theme Whiets wat WILL Heathewen will guide the poster and decorative program for the event scheduled to open January 7 at St Louis.
A brief report notes expectations that additional elections or political actions will be completed before spring. The piece references ongoing planning and optimism about timely fulfillment by authorities or officials. No specific names or locations are provided in the readable text.
Belief grows that Charles F. Spencer may seek reelection as city attorney while W A S Britt is urged as rival. The charter changes shift police judge to an elective post with salary increases to 2000, and require heads of departments to appoint assistants with council approval.
Chicago banquet details plans for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. President David R. Francis and executives describe immense grounds, seven palaces, and international exhibits emphasizing quality, arts, science, and congresses. Toasts highlight exposition as a milestone in world history with grand architectural and cultural ambitions.
An old advertisement asserts female complaints arise from catarrh and touts Peruna as a universal remedy. It features testimonials from Mrs. M Brickner and Miss Florence Murphy, claiming rapid relief after using multiple doses, and urges readers to seek Dr Hartman’s guidance at the Columbus sanitarium.
The document outlines adding 30 acres to a park, with Washington University spending $600000 on bulldings and improvements for use as needed. Hills to the east, plain north, rugged south, and a crown of hills forming the fair’s focal point. A festival hall with pagodas and peristyles will connect to nine planned buildings, saving space and showcasing sculpture and art. The Hintemers show keen interest throughout.
Twenty years ago Fifth Avenue Hotel topped the skyline and the Weller Building stood as a downtown landmark. Now Trinity and St Paul churches are eclipsed by steel towers, with spires lost in a maze of stone facades. Architects warn of ever taller structures as skeleton framing and vertical zoning reshape the city.
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