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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1899
Page
7
In the yards a steady expansion continues with more men hired and additional rolling stock brought into service. Supervisors report increased activity as trains are assembled and departures resume on schedule.
The Missouri Pacific operates five waning engines in Atchison yards, a historic rise. The move shifts Stone division headquarters from Hiawatha to Atchison, hiring twenty-five extra engineers and sixteen extra hands at shops. Extra firemen bring total staff to seventy more than anticipated as business grows.
An engineer turned farmer hires a blazing fuel plan to move hay with a balky horse. The attempt ends badly as the horse resists, the wagon parts burn, and the rider’s plan collapses. The tale blends misadventure with rural hardship and the clash of skills.
In Altoona Pennsylvania the Altoona shop workers set a new world record by building a big locomotive in twenty one hours and minutes. Foreman Davis and his team labored without rest, beating the prior time after a two week rival push.
In a tense session the Populist minority pressed to appoint a stenographer, but Republican leaders objected. Shawnee representatives reacted loudly as debate stalled, with Capoxin Beaton among those denouncing the plan. The clash highlighted partisan tensions over procedural staffing.
The Rock Island time card shifts on Sunday January 15 at noon. The Colorado Flyer departs Kansas City at 6 30 PM now, arrives Colorado Springs 10 25 AM, and Ogden for California connections. Close connections improve Salt Lake and Portland travel, reducing Kansas City to Portland time by 13 hours, termed the 70 hour run to Portland.
The Santa Fe railroad formerly ran 12 crews from Emporia last January, increased to 34 in summer, and now plans to add about 4 more men from Arkaness City. The expansion will support roughly 40 more families feeding local merchants as work continues through a dull season.
Major General Leonard Wood arrived in Washington after conference with Secretary Alger and a White House talk with the president about Cuba internal conditions. He returns to Cuba next Monday, declaring no friction with Major General Brooke and praising smooth Santiago governance.
A rapid dispatch from San Pranciero reports the steamer Mariposa delivering 3.5 million dollars in English coins for local and New York banks. Vermont’s St Johnsburg notes Jonathan Ross accepted the U S Senate seat and plans resignation from chief justice. New York reports Justice Brewer sailed to Liverpool for a Venegulan boundary commission meeting. In San Francisco Win Signor Korma arrives as Guatemala’s minister to the United States. Homa will assume duties in Washington. New York notes Mrs Henry Has kell Powling filed bankruptcy petition with assets of about 141000 and secured debt of 88000. Oxford trades council approves Roskinball police scheme for later leaders. In N C a white widow, Nancy Welch, was murdered. Henry Jones confessed. Washington reports Generals Gordon and Oates discharged from the U S Army on grounds of no further need.
The house completed and passed a bill codifying Alaska criminal laws with an amendment permitting yearly liquor licenses of at least five gallons upon a $1 fee, contingent on majority white citizen consent within two miles. The measure bans sales to minors, allows damages for intoxication injuries, and permits medical liquor sales.
In a Bank of London report Mr. Schuster notes United States trade activity after the war and new markets have shifted the balance in its favor. He says US lending in London and Berlin and its discounts show New York may now be funding Europe, not the other way around, as gold acquisition signals strength.
General Wheeler asked the House committee on pensions for a special bill to pension widows and relatives of those who died in the Spanish American War. He lauded the San Juan campaign and named officers such as Colonel Haskell Captain Griley and Captain Dickinson, urging pensions higher than the standard law. The matter was referred to a special committee to report a general plan.
A New York Journal excerpt quotes volunteers from the Fourth Regiment New Jersey and Sixteenth United States Infantry lamenting extended service. Soldiers complain of low pay poor food and harsh discipline while seeking discharge at war end or duty as occupation troops in Cuba or the Philippines. Families fear loss of income and support as Congress and the president face calls to muster out veterans promptly.
San Francisco Jan 12 Captain CL Honper of the revenue cutter McCulinch arrived yesterday to affirm Honolulu and San Francisco authorities that when Admiral Dewey returns to the United States his route will not be by the Pacific coast but via the Suez canal.
A Chicago Chronicle essay argues against keeping expense ledgers for women, mocking the notion that tracking every cent proves businesslike habits. It notes men do not keep such records and questions the value of knowing past spending when money is already gone.
Judge Shiras in federal court sustains constitutionality of Iowa law taxing foreign insurance companies at 4 1 4 percent. English plaintiffs argued treaty rights shield English citizens from such taxes. Court finds treaty claim weak and notes Iowa could have barred them entirely, upholding state authority.
Berlin observed Emperor Francis Joseph's jubilee by appointing him honorary colonel of the Kaiser Franz grenadiers. Emperor William sent sympathy and praise, calling the Austrian ruler an example of virtue while the regiment pledged to honor its name. An unrelated ad notices various medicinal salves and laundry services.
A grand jury convened in Helena to probe bribery charges raised by State Senator Whiteside linked to payments from W A Clark of Butte. Whiteside aimed to expose methods. Clark denies the accusations and vows to prove a conspiracy by his foes. The jury will start Saturday amid heated support for Clark and his competitors.
A cluttered early 20th century classifieds page lists multiple help wanted ads including a young man to tend a furnace while going to school at 410 East 4th, men to learn barber trade with guaranteed positions, salesmen needed in various regions, and miscellaneous employment and rental notices. Also appears are sales offers, farm mortgages, and hotel furniture for sale, plus numerous room and house rental postings across Topeka, Chicago, Atchison and other locations.
A lost pocketbook containing 310 dollars and keys is offered for return to the Copeland hotel with a liberal reward. A found item in a clock and watch cleaning shop on Kansas Avenue upstairs is noted.
Fragmentary notices show medical figures Sheldon Barnes Clay Esseringhorn and Skinner tied to a Kansas city dispensary and office hours. A new reproof stone building at 212 and Kas Co is mentioned along with a free medical dispensary at Twelfth Street corner open Sunday.
January 10 1944 Wilson chairman announces bids for the center twenty five feet of interior corners area. James Marie Sopmittee reserves the right to reopen. Proposals due at 2 PM.
Fragmented OCR text shows an early 20th century ad listing investment agents sought. Mentions cheap money for investment, investors directory, wanted loans, and property items. Names and clear details are unreadable.
Fragmented ad text describes multiple sale items from H C Reot law office and M Heery. Mentions lots near Santa Fe, Twenty-fist and Madison, Sip room, and 4 acres on Bast Sixth. Appears as a real estate notice with cash and installment terms, dated Suen 17 Columbian Bids.
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