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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1900
Page
3
A damaged OCR item shows fragmentary text about a local notice involving a rate and a bottle incident. It references a child and local parties but lacks clear dates names or places. The readable portions hint at a public action or rate related matter with limited context remaining.
Historic inquiry into Pollock affair gains new life as Senator Haarris of Kansas pushes a resolution detailing the secret realm of the Pollock Agency. Indian inspectors McLaughlin and Zeveiln oversee changes at the Ovage Inian agency in Klaborba, with petitions from Camas Indians and concerns over management. A Chamberlains cough remedy ad appears amid legal notices and political discourse.
A Kansas experiment proposes sowing 40000 pounds of oats with wheat to kill chinch bugs. Geo A Pry and Jost Butler lead a trial near Hutchinson with 49000 seeds. The plan relies on moisture and soil treatment to make chinch bugs unable to damage the grain. Supporters expect better bread rising prospects, while skeptics doubt the method. The test will be watched closely by farmers and observers alike.
Salina reports T L Cumbaw left home January 2 to Kansas City then to farm near Humansville Missouri. He owed a mail contract to a successor, Herbert Hofman, who paid $201 for horse, wagon and mail business just before Cumbaw departed. A letter from Kursus City promised a quick return.
Leavenworth reports A J Henry of the signal service will take over the Washington weather bureau after the death of Prof Hazen. Henry previously served in Leavenworth and Washington, aligning with the bureau’s history under supervisor Ted Glasscock. Henry married in 1884 and later resided in Washington.
The document lists pension grants to individuals in Kansas and nearby areas. Names include Alfred Foer of Chetopa, Richard Heerlett of Kansas City, Jena B. Peterson of Fort Dodge, Samuel T. Allen of Leavenworth, Theodore Kanouse of Kansas City, James E. Barnes of Glen Elder, and others. Amounts range from $4 to $14, with several at $8 and multiple entries for widows and military home beneficiaries.
Tela Feb. In the arrest of a man giving the name Frank Has the police here thick they have made an important capture. Harvey, believed involved in the Altoona bank robbery, was jailed after a drunken episode. He claimed to be a joint keeper in the northern part of the plate and stayed away from home after county court. A stash of silver dollars dated GHTK was found among valuables from the Altoona bank, and $6 was recovered in a vault. Detectors contacted Kansas City officers and arranged to hold him until arrival of their men. Turvey recounted stories while in custody, though he denies the charges. He was heavily armed at arrest.
Atchison notes a busy period with seventy two arrests last month and cash taken totaling 1129.25 dollars. Reports mention white men numbered fifty eight white women six negroes six and four women two. An explosion injures Priday woman while Peru Priday jar incident foreshadows eye damage. John Bitter fatally injured in a premature powder explosion. McPherson College pays debt of 11200 dollars and invests 5000 in buildings with 2000 more needed for upper rooms.
John Holme grandson of Mr and Mrs Morrison surprised grandparents in Winfield after nearly two years away. He traveled around the world and visited many countries, returning directly from England. Gearlet Fever Epidemic Ended in Independence with reopenings and several deaths due to complications. Death of Pioneer SW Martin longtime county resident and Civil War veteran in Independence.
The Journal reports a permanent British Medical Institute office at Topeka avenue offering three months free treatment to all invalids who call before February 27. Led by Dr Edward McCulty, the staff will provide free consultation and examination, with minor surgical operations offered at no charge, under conditions of free care until February 17 weekdays 9 am to 6 pm.
Railroads and passenger officials denounce inflated schemes offering four week Paris transport and board for 200 dollars as absurd. Rates to Paris are not to be reduced with rail and steamship lines advancing prices for the exposition. An official letter warns agents to refrain from soliciting special fares and argues that only well funded travelers will afford the trip, exposing promoters as profit driven.
The Rock Island road is modernizing its passenger service with fifteen new high back coaches for east and west of the Missouri river and several fourteen section Pullman sleepers for Omaha to Pu blo. The new Pullmans are wide vestibuled with Pintsch gas lighting, refined upholstery, and rich interior woodwork, reflecting the high standard of Pullman service.
Paola February 2 road overseers of Atlantic county will hold a mass meeting February 11 to discuss road improvem ents. City will host overseers and wives with free meals and carts for teams. Barney Sheridan leads the effort ahead of a broad discussion and questions session.
A Dodge City man, H H Pierce, manager of the opera house and York Key Mercantile Co, committed suicide Sunday morning. A letter to his father in law begins I can not use the account. The only clue is the cryptic note.
A small boiler reservoir for the Banta Fe Midget locomotive has been completed and placed in the shop yard. The compact engine features a large reservoir, 37 inch drive wheels, and aims to use little air with minimal waste. Completion is expected in a few days as frame and mechanism are finalized.
Great Northern faced a surprise as employed crews vote on a new schedule favored the company. Trainmen conductors and the grievance committee opened talks amid expectations of a strike and a possible walkout.
Voter approval ends previously planned strike by Gering workers. The union cites new ord rules as cause for ongoing labor action, signaling no Stefano action. Officials report no further negotiations scheduled.
Pueblo February 2. Santa Fe employees send thanks and praise in a joint letter to Charles Omer upon his departure to become general superintendent of the Colorado and Southern road. The missive lauds his leadership with the Archibald company and expresses best wishes for success and happiness in his future career.
Santa Fe locomotives especially passenger engines now use a combined coupler. The device fuses the Atkinsler Hoat and Joenny Aubemvie couplers into one unit for quick coupling on both passenger and freight cars. Operators can switch between functions by simple adjustment to enable rapid connections.
Cheyenne announces a major contract award for the Sherman Hill tunnel and related works. Union Pacific plans the tunnel, grades, and rock cuts from Tipton to Ruchins, plus general construction along the continental line extensions through the Laramie range toward Salt Lake. The deal involves Kilpatrick Brothers and significant railroad expansion in Wyoming around 1900.
Mr. Sanderson, newly appointed Assistant Superintendent of Machinery, arrived in Topeka on Friday and began duties Feb 1. He will be based in Topeka near Mr. Players and will absorb part of Mr. Players workload.
Brakeman A A Belmert returns to Topeka hospital then to La Junta for altitude benefit. B Barnes to join as assistant city ticket agent at Guadalupe Colorado Santa Fe with C J Holland of Dallas. Barnes from Galveston where he was Santa Fe deputy at union depot. New Santa Fe stone depot at Trinidad worth 11000 to be finished and turned over soon. grounds to be laid as park. Conductor Al Glazier, keen cyclist, bought a new wheel and rode 27 miles from Newton to Wieh Ma in one hour.
An advertisement offers Hoatetter's Stomach Bitters with a health guarantee. It promises relief for constipation indigestion and dyspepsia and mentions nervousness biliousness and aricins from weak digestion. The copy notes a revenue stamp on the bottle neck and claims a fifty year reputation nationwide.
Reports from Abilene Saline Uny son and Horton note the Union Pacific gumbo ballast tests near Abilene proving successful and intended for western division use. The Frisco line Oklahoma City to Acme Texas gains interior department approval with spring start planned and material contracts to follow.
From Eaton, Fireman R A Puilenwider takes a day leave and travels to Kaneas City. Fireman Hoberts returns from a two month leave to be with relatives in Kaneas City. Capers and Charles Pratt are transferred to Las Vegas for service between Kaneas City and Albuquerque. Fireman Wm Frew is confined to his body for several days. Creame will cut out at Taton as heretofors. The change aims to trade up to secure an increased engine misease.
From Las Vegas a report describes H C Goodrich becoming the Deming Botel cashier. It notes J C Hunley and David Le Kireette night dispatch duties, plus railway positions and pending indictments in federal matters.
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