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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
3
A city festival pairs a street pageant with the annual agriculture and stock show. Organizers advertise a weekend of floats, livestock exhibitions, vendors, and family activities highlighting local farms and community talent. Local groups invite participation and spectators.
The Commercial Club approves a one week Kansas State Fair and Fall Festival at the fair grounds with live stock poultry and machinery exhibits. It calls for parades displays electric night lighting and two political party evenings. Directors are elected to oversee next year’s club affairs.
The Topeka Commercial Club reports a year ending June 1060 with member totals, dues received, and expense estimates. Secretary J. Anderson urges local business leaders to join and fund an aggressive effort to attract manufacturing, retail trade, and better city growth, citing bank support and city improvement aims.
President Brigham of the Topeka Commercial Club reviews a milestone year highlighting the auditorium project the reception of the Twentieth Kansas and other city improvements. He credits members staff and the press for civic momentum and notes plans for highway roads park initiatives and the semi centennial celebration.
A New York gathering of the Abyey society of Tewe r aie at abe eor ies presant. The Heega pew of Abe supreme court praised Governor Rogneyett and the Dutch in Albay and South Africa. Justice Woodward faced hostile remarks as pro Boer sentiment clashed with calls for justice and reform.
Washington notes the first White House reception of the season from 8 to 11 pm attended by cabinet members, members of Congress, Supreme Court, military officers, and many society leaders. About 2,000 invitations issued. President and Mrs. McKinley greeted guests in the blue parlor as Col. Bingham announced introductions.
General Manager Madge and General Superintendent Hesseguie, with Vice President Barr, plan a complete redistribution of Santa Fe motive power. About 800 locomotives in active service will be realigned by class to ensure uniform movement of trains. The transfer is due within ten days as officials finalize divisions and engine assignments.
Frederick Hachmann of St Paul receives US patents for a rail expansion joint device that fits into rail mortises and allows rails to expand and contract with temperature. Great Northern plans to adopt the design, with James J. Hil directing intro duction on the line. In six months rails with the device carried 2,000 freight trains and heavy engines with no joint damage.
Jan 1 St Louis reports the Eureka Springs railroad will merge with the St Louis and North Arkansas railway, forming a $3,000,000 funded line. The route will run from Eureka Springs vicinity to Harrison area, with surveys underway and Alleghany contractors set to build. Key investors include John Scullin, R C Kerens, SB Elkins, George A Maali, Powell Clayton, and Robert Brookings.
The article notes Cuba as a notable winter escape with rising traveler inquiries about rates and accommodations. It mentions Wilgines leadership in St Louis area and ongoing construction work by contracted builders. It contrasts Cuba with Florida and California as appealing destinations.
Judge Halllett approved a pay reduction after receivership and the union telegraphers faced dismissal. Denver workers seek restored salaries aligned with other Colorado lines. A boycott by union operators disrupts traffic, harming the Colorado & Southern and diverting business to rivals, costing thousands by the tenth.
A Lewiston Idaho dispatch reports the Pacific & Idaho Northern railway under construction from Welser Idaho north to Seven Devils is a mysterious project with over 10 miles of roadbed laid and cash paid for top materials. No clear funding source or purpose is known though it is linked to a Vanderbilts influence and potential transcontinental car movement. The Oregon Railway & Navigation plans seventy seven miles from Omara to Lewiston linking with Vanderbilts systems, routing through the Salmon and Snake rivers toward Portland, signaling a westerngrade network expansion.
Telegrams from Chicago report a settlement of the long dispute over colonials rates between Boston and Pacific coast points. A meeting of passenger agents in New York led to the withdrawal of air cut rates on January 15. Omnibus tours in sleeping cars will run between Boston and Chicago to handle the business, while westbound tourist lines from Chicago will continue on principal routes.
Union Pacific's annual report shows a projected surplus exceeding eight million for the fiscal year ending June 30. The document notes absorption details of the Oregon Short Line and Oregon Railway and Navigation Company, with combined operations and tax figures referenced in the supplementary statements.
The Lake Shore railroad grants large wage increases to enginemen effective January 11. The move follows prior negotiations and expands pay scales for locomotive crews, signaling a favorable outcome for workers amid ongoing labor discussions.
Bold soap advertisement touts Hyome made from fresh green Tasmanian blue gum leaves. Claims unique blend of fats grease or oil are unnecessary for cleansing. Promises prevents pore clogging and skin drying with natural leaves.
An unusual advertisement promotes a Tasmanian Blue Gum Toilet Soap claiming skin benefits and purity priced at 25 cents, sold by druggists. The second item notes wage talks for Wabash Railroad engineers and conductors in St Louis, seeking restoration of pre 1833 wage levels and changes to health benefits and hours.
Guthrie citizens held a mass meeting to discuss a $315,000 railroad project request. Officials report $37,500 raised so far with promises to cover the rest by tomorrow night. Land additions of about sixty-two acres are contemplated by the company, and efforts continue to secure full funding.
Conductor M. Smith moves east on a visit, Long replaces him. Fireman Shepherd sent to Florence to tend Mr M. and M brandy. Haymen, Rollo and Galletly switch from Topekin to Newton. Smiley on Howard branch, Webb on eastern division. Gailey in charge of ball decorations. praised for work. Delegations from Wichita and Newton expected for the firemen’s ball. The official executioner acts fiercely this week. Hatfeld reinstated on cutoff. Switchmen’s club officers named for the next term: Muster J Welamyer, vine manter Billy Horn, secretary Chax Fletchers treasurer Andy Sivage, directors Joe Kinley, Joe Lightner, Chan Veech.
A distressed man credits his wife’s guidance for his recovery from chronic throat and breathing issues. He details past treatments, then describes rapid improvement after following her recommendations. The account mentions asthma, hay fever, and persistent coughs, with the couple referencing local remedies and a trip to a drug store for remedies.
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