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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1902
Page
3
News arrives that William Addis, longtime Emporia resident, has died in Kansas City after a period of heart and stomach trouble. Addis had recently shown some improvement but became seriously ill around Christmas, prompting his departure from Emporia to Kansas City for treatment.
A testimonial letter discusses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets priced at five dollars a box and claims relief for indigestion and stomach issues. The writer, Samer South, from Massachusetts, cites neighbors and Toronto input, noting prior doctors and self trials.
A prominent town business figure with twenty years in the community and long service on the city council is recalled. He helped establish a state bank and began his career here after moving from England, where he was born in the eastern part of the country in 1863.
Dr. Battey of Glen Elder accuses Beloit mayor of using a city guaranty to siphon trade. He cites Beloit's reported malaria cases as justification, labeling the move as sour grapes and urging Beloit to mind its own business.
The article discusses a heated congressional debate on re designating standards from silver to gold, asserting urgency and party-line divisions. Democratic members oppose haste while some favor prompt action, with Treasury policy and currency reforms at stake amid partisan tension.
The Interstate Commerce Commission adjourned in Kapuus City after a long session where B C Masgley of Topeka admitted limited knowledge of through rate arrangements. Witnesses from Santa Fe and Richardson & Co. provided scant new details on grain car service and arbitrary cent-per-mile rates, with testimony continuing in Chicago on January 24.
The Colorado Springs Gazette reports BF Williams of Topeka succeeds Tilton as Santa Fe commercial agent at Colorado Springs. Tilton, regarded as a top railroad man, resigned effective January 1 and is now in Chicago likely to settle in Denver. A Santa Fe freight department reorganization months earlier moved Barnett to Pueblo and Morehowee in Denver, with Tilton failing to use his new post before resigning. Williams, who has 20 years with the line, came from Topeka to assume duties.
The Vandalia will trade annual passes through its eastern network while Wabash extends its annual panel in central traffic. Western terminals will sharply draw the trunk lines as central regions delay enforcement for the year. Executives remain hopeful the antipass pact will be adopted nationwide next year with broad support from major interests.
At St Louis meeting of the Southwestern Passenger Bureau, leaders approved a policy limiting party rates after February 1 to regularly organized theatrical operatic concert bands baseball clubs and basketball teams. Chairman Pratt to draft a report on stock transportation ticket broker revenue loss. Bureau rejects handling alleged exclusion of translation periodicals. An amendment sets adult fares at eighteen for special cars.
Santa Fe announces intent to contest California state board rate decisions on lines serving Southern California. It has begun injunction proceedings in U S court in San Francisco alleging rate changes confiscate its property without due process. Capt N Sterry handles the matter in San Francisco for the parent and affiliated companies.
Newton Kansas January 19 railroad moves promote freight office staff after John Ely resigns as cashier to join Newton Billing and Elevator company. John Pascher becomes cashier Ray Stewart bills clerk Tom Werries tracer clerk Leeds Spencer night car clerk Thormpron shifts to second shift. Promos reflect long service and proven efficiency.
Henry J. Stevens, assistant solicitor for the Santa Fe at San Francisco, has resigned his position and no successor has been appointed. The $4,000 position pays about $1,000 a year and is described as highly desirable. The vacancy will be filled by appointment under EB. D. Kenna, head of the Santa Fe legal department in Chicago.
Pax, superintendent of the Colorado division, announces Santa Fe roadmasters with John Hauke appointed between La Junta and Raton replacing W. Keeler who resigned. John Quinn takes Hauke’s Santa Fe segment Rincon to El Paso and Hin ton to Silver City, including Lake Valley, Silver City & Northern, and Manover branches.
The Pecos Valley lines honored retiring general manager D H Nichols with a $500 gift in twenty pound gold pieces. The presentation occurred recently at Amarillo as a token of appreciation for his service. Union Pacific will build out of Omaha, Neb, with plans noted.
Semi official note from Union Pacific HQ cites a new direct cut off from Echo Utah to Salt Lake and a southern line from Ogden to Salt Lake, reducing distance to the Pacific coast. Reports also state Army Mine No 5 will be archived, coke ovens built, and a creosoting plant for Pine and Cedar ties to be erected at Laramie and Evanston.
A flurry of crew changes and repairs affects Herington with engineers M L Morem and Myers returning from sickness and layoff spots. Fireman Mitchell resumes after a long layoff as steam piping replaces stoves in the roundhouse, and new machinist F F Rhodes starts. Inspector Roy Exuger joins in Kansas City, while car department forecasts and shop updates keep the Rock Island system moving.
Washington January 10 The senate committee on military affairs considered Captain Crosier for chief of the bureau of ordnance with brigadier general rank. Colonel George L. Gillespie was named brigadier general as chief engineer and Colonel G B Davin assigned brigadier general rate. The delegation faces challenges as the committee engages in further investigation.
Real estate transfers documented involve John 3 M Rom s transferring properties to M A Bingley Fle too and a series of parcels including lots 138 and 0 Grunew re Meyer Henderson to Sary virigat 31 and other assorted plots. The listings mention multiple grantors grantees and parcel identifiers with dates approximated in a fragmented record.
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