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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1900
Page
3
Western Passenger Association releases findings showing many foreign entrants settling the western territories during 1599. The report highlights numbers, origins, and migration patterns shaping early western expansion.
A Western Passenger association report released to Bantmay and Hoek tabrid officials shows about one twelfth of immigrants this year settled in the territories of Kansas Oklahoma Colorado New Mexico Arizona and California. Cabin passengers numbered 107413 and steerage 305k with many from foreign countries arriving in the United States. Of total immigration 35161 entered Kansas Colorado and California, with notable numbers to New Mexico Oklahoma and Arizona. Western migration appears the heaviest in years according to the passenger office tally.
The article explains why locomotive pilots or cow catchers are slatted rather than solid. It cites airflow, heat and draft, reducing resistance and hazards. Historical notes mention wooden frames and earlier solid designs, with changes tied to automatic couplers and front-end connections.
Jary dega Kaingia in $25,000 damage suit brought in federal court by Erick Gothin against the mining company. Gothin was struck on a Santa Fe trail near Mos Conk and claimed injuries. Jury returned verdict for one party after days of hearings, finding Gothin guilty of criminal negligence.
Report notes substantial purchases of new stock and equipment by Holling Stock and Crabries, with P Hable and W E Pitcher placing orders. The company asserts stronger supply lines despite rumors affecting confidence in Oiles UbMUE. The text indicates ongoing procurement at Cotsease and Sothern.
A St Louis firm, the St Charles Company, contracted for thirteen new engines from Providence builders. The engines are ten wheelers designed for passenger service at about forty miles per hour with a string of cars. Three are to be delivered in May with the remainder expected by July.
A Santa Fe snowplow equipped for emergencies was dispatched from Topeka toward Emporia on a clear track. The two locomotives McGintis and Stillman and firemen Beeler and W. Jones reported the heavy snow did not extend far west, and the plow returned after clearing the line at about 50 miles per hour.
A Pullman Palace Car Company passenger, Colonel Abert Hing of Lynchburg, Virginia, was ejected from a car between Washington and New York after a dispute over a ticket and fare. The case reached the United States circuit court of appeals, with King challenging an extra fare claim as the Baltimore & Ohio line and Pennsylvania Railroad disputed ticket validity. The incident highlights tensions between rail carriers and passengers over fare rules on connections.
Denver Feb. Relations between the Colorado & Southern and the Santa Fe have grown closer over the past year. A major step is the use of the Santa Fe track by Colorado & Southern to reach Texas points, tightening freight business and pressuring Santa Fe in cattle and long-haul routes via La Junta, Kansas, and further southwest.
Solorado and Southern proposes shortened routes over Santa Fe line to Pueblo and Trinidad with Colorado & Southern handling northbound freight to Texas points via Fort Worth and Denver City. Santa Fe official Morehouse says the deal could cut Texas cattle haul costs. rumors of consolidation denied.
Kansan City February 9 A renewed drive to close Union Avenue branch ticket offices gains force. The plan targets March 1 closures and moving all ticket stocks to uptown offices. Western and eastern lines coordinate to abolish the offices pending depot representation and passenger counts.
Philadelphia Feb 3 The Kansas City Southern railway company will be the title of the newly reorganized Kansas City Pittsburg Gulf railroad to be sold under foreclosure on March 19. William F Harrity of Philadelphia, chairman of the reorganization committee, said the new company would likely be organized and in possession of the property by April with the upset price set high to protect non-participants and no delays expected from any source.
The Mexican Central railroad company advances a broad program with over 1,000 workers grading extensions from Chivinda to Tinquiradin a 140 mile section. Track laying is underway between Laviga and San Marcos a 30 mile segment. Work will start on a Guanaceo branch from Parral, running from Jiminez to Durango through Sierra Madre mining camps.
Union Pacific and related holdings declared a 2 percent dividend on preferred stock and 1 1/2 percent on common at a New York meeting. The reorganized group including Oregon Short Line and others reported year ending December with strong cash flow, ongoing capital expenditures, and no debt increase.
A damaged OCR fragment notes surplus, capital extension, and dividend rate. It mentions a six months ending December, a net increase of 520 over the same period in 18%, and references common stock dividends and material amounts. Industry terms indicate financial results for a local firm.
Chicago February reports suspend plans for naming the executive officer of the reorganized Kansas City Pittsburg & Gulf road. William C. Brown, longtime Burlington general manager, is said to have been offered and accepted the top post, with an official announcement expected soon. Brown began as a train dispatcher in 1876 and rose to general manager of the Burlington system in Chicago after leading several subsidiaries.
I F Hofman is named mechanical engineer for the Santa Fe with Tapeks HQs. He will assist R P C Sanderson in locomotive machinery work. Hoffmann formerly mechanical editor at Railway Review in Chicago and has since worked in practical mechanical tasks and experiments. Canon City Feb final set completes the Canon City extension of the Florence and Cripple Creek railway with over 2000-car yard capacity and ongoing track construction.
United States postal service warns managers and workers handling mail on railway cars to follow old rules and regulations. A circular detailing proper handling was issued, after a letter pouch was found not long ago wrapped around a car axle.
Investigation shows a car arm failed to grab a pouch at the station crane and instead knocked it under the express train. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen at Council Grove plans a March 1 wire manual masquerade. One hundred thirty-one cars of coal moved through Newton Yards for shipment to Japan. Topeka conference with General Manager Mudge planned for February. J C Burnett named commercial agent at Colorado Springs. G I A announces its annual ball Easter Monday at Nokes hall with Zeiller orchestra from Kansas City. M K & T shops ordered ten hours six days a week. Rail repairs lag causing engines to be out of service. last Saturday fourteen engines were at the Foundry with only four fit for service. Parsons Eclipse.
A Boston party vignette in which a western visitor challenges Puritan roots and asks about Kipling, Cecil Rhodes, and imperial policy. The narrator notes debates on transvaal seizing Denizon Bay and anti imperialist views, while a Vancouver admirer moves on to the conservatory.
Senator Lucien Baker praised the Gate chosen for the Republican state convention and said the state committee acted well. He expressed confidence that Kansas Republicans will unite when the campaign begins and win the fall election by an overwhelming majority.
Prof H Samuels announces a single day visit to Saline Nebraska, staying at 2421 Forest Ave Kansas location, and will be at Na Pica Siehea for the day.
The Pall Mall Gazette reports Paris authorities struggle with severe cold as France lacks a workhouse system. Luxurious shelters like the Algin Or and Pradin in Rue Denia offer beds and soup for coins, while four public night refuges provide basic shelter with soup and beds. Officials plan to suppress winter street braziers despite pleas from cold destitute residents.
Last year 36000 visitors passed the turnstiles at Burns cottage birthplace drawing 2 pence each, yielding a large sum. The cottage, bought after Burns death by shoemakers, then sold for 320000 to trustees. Nearby Ecclefechan birthplace of Thomas Catlyle draws many visitors with modest charges. Shakespeare sites in Stratford remain a tourist gold mine with modest admission plus extra for the museum. Visitors often leave tips at various historical spots across England and Wales.
A fragment notes a cottage near Stratford at Shottery drawing around 100 visitors daily all year. It mentions a novia wife and implies substantial income from visitors paying four pence to six pence, totaling about 38,200 or 4.00 a year.
In Guthrie Oklahoma Territory February 9 Governor Barnes accepted the resignation of Harper S Cunningham territorial attorney general. The resignation follows a deadlock since April when the territorial senate refused to confirm his nomination amid charges against his administration. Also noted is an upcoming lecture course featuring Montaville Flowers the impersonator at the high school on Friday night.
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