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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1904
Page
10
Railroad news reports Santa Fe will establish a distinct division of the Kansas City terminals with W. H. Sharp named as superintendent. The move signals organizational reallocation within the railroad’s Kansas City operations.
The Santa Fe announces a new Kansas City Terminal division with H. W. Sharp of Bassett City named vision superintendent. The move elevates control of key terminals and signals a broader Harriman system consolidation plans across lines including Erie and Missouri paths, aiming to unite routes from St Paul to the Gulf with minimal consolidation.
Chicago January 9 The Wisconsin Passenger association holds a regular meeting today to discuss administrative changes and possible action. A new chairman may be elected and military rates, government rulings, and party rate abolition in Transmissouri territory are on the agenda. Decisions on St. Louis expedition plans are expected.
A circulated report claims Harriman interests have gained control of the Erie Railroad and joined the Gleecers board. It alleges purchases of Erie securities, aiming to form a transcontinental route from the Pacific to the Atlantic via a new line, with traffic and benefits for Harriman.
A Topeka drug firm advertises a new digretic as a cure for Bright's Disease and diabetes. Carl D. Zeier urges doctors to adopt the Fracinco composite, alleging worldwide cures and urging physicians to stock the product at Topeka Drug Co at 732 Kansas Avenue. The missive claims dramatic patient improvements and urges rapid action.
A Kansas City meeting will likely redraw the Talon Depot board with few changes. Hurley of the Santa Fe plans to resign as the company assigns 480 shares to the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, enabling a rival entrance to the depot. Obvious candidates include Williams of Milwaukee and Felton of the Alton, while Winchell of Rock Island and Frisco may hold dual votes for both lines.
Leather sleeves molded from scrap hides prove strong enough to take spikes. A cross tie made from leather is said to resist wear, not rot, and to hold spikes as well as wood. Sample ties placed 26 months ago in the Boston and Albany yard show no wear according to Roadmaster Sullivan.
Suburban Chicago railroad station reports eight train crews passed a danger signal without stopping. High officials secretly logged train numbers as a safety test inspired by a Grand Rapids near miss. The test aimed to show the semaphore light carries danger implications similar to a red signal.
An anti scalpine ordinance dubbed the World’s Fair Law advances after a committee of lawyers drafted a strong protective measure. It has cleared the lower house and returns to the upper house, which previously approved it, with expectation of passage again.
Manchester Kun Jan 9 Agent D Cyckles reports a communication from J B Hurley General Superintendent of the Santa Fe regarding changing the name of Manchester due to two towns of that name on the Santa Fe system. He proposes a citizen meeting to discuss the matter in the interest of all concerned.
Announcement reports FL Wha named as a railroad official after serving as St Louis Postmaster. The notice cites Island & Pacific Railroad and notes appointment effective February 1 amid ongoing labor tension. No immediate resolution expected in Atlantic port liner and Missouri river rail links dispute.
Texas and other states are cited by the Journal of Commerce as continuing a rate war among interstate lines. Since November several carriers withdrew from the dispute and raised off rates, while a recent push seeks to reestablish harmony in the contest.
Howard Elliott, president of Northern Pacific, honored at a Commercial Club reception in St Paul. Speakers praised the railroad’s role in regional growth and the West’s future, with strong remarks from J J Hill of Great Northern and Archbishop Ireland.
Western railroads announce expansion of the agreed west and east bound freight rates to points beyond the Midwest with January 18 effective date. The new schedule will withdraw rates on certain commodities, with lists being prepared. Santa Fe officials and union representatives met in Topeka, with discussions postponed indefinitely, leaving no public statement. Readers note a final product promotion for Dean's Ointment.
Dr Shoop promotes a Restorative claiming chronic illness can be cured by addressing nerves rather than organs. He cites letters from mothers and spouses praising improvements, offering a no risk payment plan if the patient is cured, and inviting readers to request his book and write for treatment details.
Commissioner of Pensions Ware rules that all pension rights are barred by conviction of crime and life imprisonment. The Detroit life inmate William B. Marsh, serving for U S robbery, would have qualified after nine months service, but civil death due to crime and sentence removes pension eligibility. The ruling states pensions for veterans are not due in such cases and the claimant’s case is rejected.
Denver ceremony ties Mrs Artan Boal to Dr Charles W Thorpe as rumors swirled about his past and his influence with the Boal family. The BOAL daughter Miss Boal attends school in Denver while a Chicago estate totaling about 4 million dollars may pass to her through her father’s line, following the earlier death of Mr Boal.
The Charity Nurse starring Seth Hermann played last night at the Grand. A melodrama of the better class, with good scenery, the audience was uncomfortable due to a cold house. Management plans to fix the heating after pipes broke earlier and caused寒.
War Department selects a 10 by 30 mile Orange County area from Pinebush to Quarryville for two weeks of large scale maneuvers after Sept. 25. About 40,000 troops from U S regulars and national guardsmen will participate with infantry cavalry and artillery. Lewis Jackson negotiates with local business and property owners to guarantee reimbursement for actual damages. A two force plan ends in a staged sham battle to test troops and officers. Western Rural Routes include new lines near Garden City and Kingman County. Also a report from Canton China notes a 4,000 coolie strike over wages, with no injuries reported.
An advertisement promotes Humphreys Seventy Seven as a cure for coughs colds grip influenza catarrh pain and soreness in the head and chest hoarseness and sore throat. Claims include relief from shiver sneezes and blood circulation to start a cure. Crucsists price is 25 cents with free medical guide by Humphreys Medical Co New York.
United States reports final arrangements near for the release of Mrs Florence Maybrick, the American sentenced to life for killing her husband. Baroness DeRoques notes her daughter’s health improves with release certainty, while the baroness condemns sensational newspaper accounts as unprofitable to their business interests.
New York Jan a-cormenus Vanier Bilt probably will be chosen the Republican candidate for congress from the Thirteenth district for next fall's election. District leaders decided to offer him the nomination and all that remains is to make Mr Vanderbilt as candidate when the conference is held. Tramps Drive Out Pupils. Washington Ind Jan 9 Four er Miss Lottie Lee provided themselves with comfortable seats about the stove smoked their pipes and talk reeject them.
A new regional baseball league was permanently organized by managers from Hotchinkon Arkansas City Wace Guthrie Oklahoma City and Wichita. The six cities will open the season formally and meet in Arkansas City on February 14 to adopt a schedule.
Mrs. Wm Layha on magnes in Kansas City Missouri suffered years of hoarseness and hard cough. Doctors failed to help after indoor exposure. A bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, used as directed, produced noticeable improvement after the first day.
In St Louis on January 9 Judge Crews ruled in probate court that Chicago artist Gifford Dyer is owed 50,666.86 from the estate of St George A Madill and ordered payment in installments as earned. Eight paintings were completed and delivered before Madill's death. administrator had sought to cancel the contract claiming non fulfillment. The judge ordered acceptance and payment at 1223.21 dollars per painting.
Prescott Aris Jan 9 J W Allen longtime head of the United Verde mine offices at Jerome shot himself at his ranch on the Verde river four miles from Jerome His salary allegedly not raised despite years in charge of the mine finances He had signed deeds to his property for his wife before the tragedy The company auditor found the scene after the act Clarke is for Olney Cleveland Jan At a Jackson convention John He Clerks Democratic nominee for U senator campaigned for Richard Giney of Maskechusets as the best Democrat to win
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