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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1902
Page
3
Readers are presented with testimonials and claims about digestive aids and tonics promising quick relief from stomach tremors and nerves. The piece references Beaky and Sather Mie names in a disjointed fashion, mentions the United Kingdom and Canada, and suggests the product is available for various tremor related nuisances. The tone implies a period newspaper approach to medical products with emphasis on efficacy.
Charléstos and C Fes 3 Thuressy headlined the exposition celebrating the Daughters of the Revolution. Admiral chiles and Captain Hote spoke at the Auditorium as special LD guests. Mysterious named figures gave addresses on naval welfare and the Thine Torcabitlonars jon, with reports of a 30 pattie halite perviers display. A separate Washington note cites currency officials calling national banks to report by March 1 through April 30.
Reports from the conference show only modest local wage gains for conductors and brakemen. Santa Fe and Alton formed an alliance while Santa Fe officials rejected broad pay raises. Local three-cent increases for conductors and three-cent daily raises for crews were discussed but not implemented. Public statements claim the men accept the conference outcome despite rumors of broader demands.
Santa Fe and Alton railroads form a coalition to move Western business to St Louis. Santa Fe will deliver all new business to Alton at Kansas City for through-car service, aiming to defeat Gould’s plan for southern traffic via the Pacific system. Harriman interests back Alton with new cars and equipment, hoping to keep business away from Gould.
A wave of civil service promotions sweeps the Santa Fe Passenger Department as new and transferred staff take key posts. William Penne moves to assistant traffic, Thomas Boyd shifts from the Bureau of Passenger Receipts, and other clerks including Newby, Reed, Rest, Wallace, and Davin receive upgraded roles to streamline rate handling. The changes illustrate ongoing civil service promotion across the system amid rising business.
The Baldwin Company expert explains the new Baldwin compound locomotives at Albuquerque reading room lectures for engineers and staff. The sessions include charts and stereopticon views to clarify the finer points of the method. Repeats are planned for engineers to attend and for others to be excused from duties.
The Mexican Central hires top mechanical staff from U S railroads to modernize its operations. Ben Johnson, supervisor of motive power, is a key figure and W J Wilcox, ex Santa Fe master mechanic, arrives to become master mechanic in Mexico City. New shops 60 miles from the city are planned as part of rapid equipment upgrade.
CG Short, a Santa Fe veteran and ex Topeka conductor, proposes building a modern 30 room hotel in Ottawa. He will enter a contract and possibly fund the project to ensure erection and a minimum $25,000 investment. Lawrence’s Eldridge House owner Mr Conn will run the hotel. Ottawa’s prospects excite Short who seeks a favorable site and a $000 grant or support.
Santa Fe railroad will tear down six brick red cottages on the east side of First Street south of the viaduct to make room for expanded tracks and platforms for a new freight depot. Residents must move by February 25. Cottages, once built for Section gangs, housed Fullroaders at $10 monthly with water from the railroad plant. Moving lumber yards and other railroad business will begin concurrent with depot construction.
In Albuquerque on February 28, bulletins announced F C Barna of the Northern Pacific has been appointed master mechanic for the fire division of the Santa Fe Pacific, including Gallup, succeeding resigning BJ Turnbull. Haris arrived from the east and met the shop foreman staff as Barna spent the day acquainting himself with departments under Turnbull’s guidance.
Topeka and Thornton depot removals eyed for Rincon site near Ham Harvey House grave. South bound Rio Grande travelers may gain comfort, but Belgians who seek sitting space at the new depot area worry over scarce hotel accommodations. Citizens plan to petition Superintendent Fox to oppose the move.
In Washington on February 28 a well authenticated story places Paul Morton of Topeka Atchison Santa Fe railroad in a trusted position with the president. The report suggests Morton could influence commerce policy and executive work, earning high regard from associates and an Abby-scale view of his role.
A proposed Chicago station to replace Polk Street depot would be built by Chicago & West Indiana railway for Santa Fe and tenants. The project includes a new elevated track system, general executive offices for Santa Fe, Eastern Illinois and Monon moved to the new depot, with current offices relocated nearby. The depot location is one mile west of Hammond and involves multiple tenant roads.
Railways issue notices for special eastbound excursions from Utah and Colorado points. Dates June 6 7 13 14 and June 24 to September 12 inclusive. Tickets good to return until October 31. Rate is one fare plus $2 for the round trip with a minimum of $15.
Chicago February 24 announces the creation of an assistant traffic director position at the Flarri man Hines line. BR Campbell, traffic manager of Oregon Bathway Navigation, to assume March 1, reporting to Traffic Director J C Stubbs. Companies under their purview include Southern Pacific Union Pacific Oregon Short Line and California and Southern. J A Fillmore dies in San Francisco pneumonia. longtime Southern Pacific manager, retired July. Various railroad workers listed with illnesses and returns to posts. Oakland civic meeting planned for local government.
The weekly report details illness in families, shift changes, and job moves at the West George street shop. Foreman Congdon was out Wednesday while workers like Frank Swalwell and John Norton report for duty. Mentions of machine incidents, training shifts, and pending drill results frame a busy yet unsettled period.
The Santa Fe Railway at Caldwell is expanding locomotive boiler improvements with longer stronger turntables and planned power operation at major yards. New air driven riveters and rivet machines attract curious crowds as workers install equipment, raising concerns about loud noise and safety near the shop.
A fragmented list of real estate transfers and deed notes appears, with multiple names and property descriptions. Transactions reference Simpson stock, Mc Carter, various lots and streets, and sums ranging from zero to several thousand dollars amid local additions and street names.
New York February 23 A large group of telephone linemen in Manhattan the Bronx and Long Island employed by the New York and the New York New Jersey Telephone companies quit work and sent commands to company officers causing superintendents to receive the first strike notification.
General Superintendent H F P Thurber of the New York Telephone Company and Riley of The New York News talk over overtime pay for linemen. The communitment reported Thurber refused to meet, while Riley consented to discuss overtime rates and the eight hour day on Friday.
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