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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1898
Page
3
Santa Fe railroad men discuss messages from the dead via a medium connected to the Lang wreck. A Topeka woman, Mrs Talley, channels communications from deceased engineers and relatives while railroad workers recount visions and warnings. The piece blends spiritualist testimony with commentary on free transportation and Santa Fe stock ownership.
A mother’s plea for a safe croup cure highlights Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a trusted remedy. The ad cites testimonials from Truro Nova Scotia and Hook Plaucheville Louisiana praising its efficacy against dangerous croup coughs and its calming effect on frightened families.
The Kansas Commoner prints Jeristi communication from President BP Higley of the Santa Fe replying to charges about salary and management. He defends his pay as modest, asserts directors may change leadership, explains branding on folders and links future passenger rates to historical symbols. The piece discusses the Santa Fe’s origins and the Venice influence on its emblem.
A young woman with large black eyes and dark hair aboard Santa Fe No. 1 captivated a brakeman who watches pretty faces. He assists with ventilators then checks the car as she struggles to get a drink. The scene shifts to her attempt to operate the water lever.
An incident ends with a young woman on a moving train asking for water. The brakeman explains the emergency air brake lever would stop the train if pulled. The woman is startled and returns to her seat, and the brakeman muses on his view of modern passengers.
A detailed statement from the Altoona Pennsylvania Railroad shops itemizes costs for a first class modern passenger car. It lists components such as wheels and axles, trucks, air brake, seat fixtures, lamps, gas tanks, chandeliers, screws, various woods for the body, glues and iron, upholstery fabrics, springs, baker racks, gas levers, window lifts, window fasteners, stoves, roof tin, and labor. Total expenditure exceeds 34,400 dollars.
Rock Island and Alton railways issue orders forbidding purchasing agents to bring any bunches or baggage intended for others. Santa Fe holds back and all agents switch to Santa Fe pending resolution. Wells Fargo Express joins in with similar demand.
Santa Fe conductors general grievance committee meets in the city to discuss minor grievances including the block system from Kansas City to Newton and Emporia. A case cites a conductor overstepping in Strong City, receiving many demerits, with the panel planning to present the matter to General Manager Frey and General Superintendent Mudds for potential employee-friendly action.
The Santa Fe announces a three trains weekly California service. Traffic Manager White issues the circular. The first westbound train departs Chicago on January 17 with subsequent trains on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays via Topeka. Eastbound trains depart Los Angeles January 28 with departures Sundays Tuesdays and Fridays. Travel demand remains high and the three trains may continue long term.
Rock Island passenger department will handle eastern point tourist excursions starting January 16. D. W. Thompson is named excursion agent to oversee trips as the railroad contracts shift control to their own staff.
Phillips has managed the tourist excursions on the island railway. His contract expires January 12. Officials decide to have the company itself run the excursions to improve advertising and secure a better financial arrangement.
Famine on the Missouri Pacific Line increases demand for interchange cars in Kansas and Missouri. The Topeka Missouri and Kansas Car Service Company notes staff strain as roads request more cars daily, with Kansas stations averaging 45 to 60 cars, and potential capacity up to 10,000 cars. Winter business far exceeds recent years.
Newton January reports the Arcade hotel will reopen by February 1 after orders to clear and ready the house. Work starts to refit with new furniture and move the hotel office from the second story to a lower level. The Florence hotel will stay closed due to nonpayment of expenses.
M. A. Higgins, a Santa Fe Pacific freight conductor, was fatally crushed when a backing engine struck a draw head on a white track in Kingman yard. He died hours later, with both legs crushed above the knee. Higgins, Knight Templar, carried $2,000 in the O R C and was laid to rest in Tallisville, Kentucky.
The Santa Fe wreck at Fishmount Kun on Tuesday injured only engineer McClure whose injuries are not serious. He failed to stop at a siding due to failing airbrakes and crashed into a freight train, with his fireman and both trains’ crews escaping by leaping to safety. Caboose and three cars were badly wrecked as crews began clearing debris and reporting railroad news. Additional notes cover local eating house openings and multiple railway staff changes and repairs.
Two reads of furniture have been received at the Harvey eating house in Dodge City. San Mareial is reported free from smallpox.
The report notes a series of railway and post office duties involving Master Mechanic Nuehert in the Arkmens Cite area. It mentions Christmas and New Year mentions, a Santa Fe conference with Denver officials about track removal, and an odd frame displaying engineers and firemen. Also referenced are train arrivals and the express agent duties at the riser post office.
In Newton the air compressor is now in operation and a new unit from Topeka will arrive soon. John Murphy resumes head machinist duties as night foreman duties prove strenuous. A second boiler nears service after testing and minor leaks fixed. A large air drum for the compressed air plant is installed under the back shop window. The baggage room renovation continues and the ventilation system is being upgraded. Seven new railway tracks will be added, extending from the yard to the carriage factory. The old oil house and track area see significant improvements including fuel and coal storage updates and enhanced loading platforms.
From Albuquerque an inspector Cade Stivy of the Santa Fe Pacific appears on the Highland register. in the city conductor CH Dascomb and companions return from California last night as Me comb resumes passenger service in a few days. Charles Kennedy arrived from Fi staff with a contract for rails. plans include more workers and rifles as orders move tonight. Division superintendents Wibtssret and Deneir of the Santa Paceliec plan to enforce new coach provisions for exclusive use, cars built at Topeka shops now numbered 95 and ready.
Mrs McGerthy wife of Privaty Moe Terr McCarthy GB General Manuel Frey passed through El Paso bound north. Robson party set to prosect sod Wm Cate right of way. Texes and Pacite to get new Baldwin locomotives en route to Fort Worth. Sunset Limited service to Omant. White Oaks plc holds ranch options in Saeramento foGuTtans. YWCA offers classes with Karotine Lessons China Painting Embroidery and more starting January.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen s Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, rheum, fever sores, and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It lists 25 cents per box and notes sale through Swift Holliday Drug Co in Topeka. Also mentions a box social and nail event at Topeka Point hall next Friday evening.
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