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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1897
Page
6
Recent social items from Topeka and vicinity list entertainments hosted by Miss Ethel Short Miss Mabel Wilson and others. Many gatherings feature decorations, games, teas and visits among Topeka residents and visiting friends, with engagements including weddings and club events noted across January.
North Topeka items note visiting officials Mayor William Smith of Lecompton, Miss Alice Cortrite ill on Topeka avenue, George Horning of Grantville, and Robert Brock of Manhattan in town on various business. The Credo club gathered at Union Parish hotel. a social event at Logan street proved successful. Sam Dolman heads to eastern Colorado to supervise a reservoir project for the Rock Island. A clothing store theft was thwarted when Dolman observed two men trying to steal trousers. A wedding at the Polk Street home united Alberta Stevens and Ulysses S. George, with reception and blessings. The couple plans to reside northwest of the city.
A Pittsburg street car on Panhandle avenue failed brakes early morning injuring at least five seriously and about 30 others. Passengers including D C Hinky and Gate Shingo suffered broken legs and dislocations as the car plowed into a telegraph pole near Thirty fourth street. Motorman Wen Strat was knocked unconscious but all others later continued home or to clinics.
The Western Pittsburgh window trade committees adopt a special discount plan to promote the foreign product for the American market. The move aims to outpace foreign manufacturers and claim leadership. rate terms will be reviewed by a jobbers committee soon.
A garbled report notes a German syndicate in Japan formed a bold stance against military work and equipment. It claims Japan will devote war indemnity to counter this sentiment, reflecting tension amid imperial policies and wartime economics.
Galveston notes report bids for the A and P line depot and office building to be financed by bondholders. Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe officials checked 40 bids on the project between Twenty Fourth and Twenty Fifth streets. The contract may total about $100,000 with foundation work to start once papers are drawn and bids reviewed.
San Francisco January 14 Charles W Smith says his visit to discuss the Atlantic & Pacific railroad reorganization is routine and has no significance He denies Southern Pacific and St Louis San Francisco railroads seek the line The first mortgage bonds $14 000 000 are held by a small group The road will be released to new owners under a reorganization by a committee A second mortgage $5 000 000 will be satisfied by preferred stock Existing common stockholders will receive some securities in the new company The Santa Fe will maintain traffic arrangements with the line after the sale
New Mexico notes recount travel and appointments across the territory. Las Vegas officials and Atchison staff are noted, with mentions of Hogebaum, Mehringer, Gilbert, Moe, and Drury. A derailment near Levy prompts discussion of conductor Drury’s actions and the ensuing inquiry.
J C Torgeos and Warnika, grand chief of the Telegrapher, backers of costello and major in a bid to influence registration for railroads. They aim to secure support from five railroad orders including O R G, LoL BE, Bor LP, OR T, and R T. Costello hopes to become commissioner under the new administration.
J W Midgley chairman of the Western Freight Association board of administration receives a three month leave of absence. GA Parker, vice chairman, will act as chairman during Midgley's absence as he handles duties abroad in the Mediterranean and far seas.
After months of reorganizing the Western Freight association and pushing rate maintenance, the executive’s health has suffered. A sea voyage is planned to restore vigor, sailing from New York on February 24 and proceeding to the Mediterranean.
Mulhall Oklahoma January 14 A large section of bridge fell on January 12 striking train No 487 near here. One end of the front end stuck to ground while the other jammed into a box car tearing out sides of way car No 102 and car No 17 injuring no one. Conductor Congdan Minturn and crew shaken. both cars sent to Topeka shops for repairs.
The M. K. T. reports a severe shortage of sidetracks on the Cherokee and other sections. Freight trains face long delays due to scarce sidings, and more room would improve time across divisions while reducing overtime costs.
Havana dispatch from La Lucha correspondent details war wreckage in Pinar del Rio from Artemisa to Consolacion del Bar. Rail line damage, ruined farms, and rubble in former homes reveal Rebels still present. Province shows normal traffic only in sparse areas as tension lingers and production resumes slowly.
New York dispatch reports the Rothschild syndicate has acquired the Tom Hoy gold mine in San Miguel County Colorado for 1 million dollars. The mine, once opened by Ernest Walters and later owned by Governor Adams and partners, has yielded about 700 000 dollars. The new owners plan substantial development and plant upgrades to fully develop the property.
Princess de Chi may and her gypsy lover Janos Rigo left Buda Pesth for Nice without notice amid royal circles. She declined an audience with ex King Milan of Servia known in Paris. In the Supreme Court this term, no major cases have been heard yet. Admitted attorneys include J. B. Worley Osawatomie, Frank Forrest Jewill City, F. M. Pearl Robinson, and W. I. Stuart Troy.
54 HOURS TO CALIFORNIA. Santa Fe Limited leaves Chicago Wednesdays and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. arrives Los Angeles in 54 hours and San Diego in 38 hours from Topeka with through sleeping car reservations via Mojave. Also mentions departures Mondays and Thursdays from California with palace sleepers and dining car. Also references other trains from Chicago Topeka Kansas City. Local notices advertise arnica salve and a Greece war rumor item. Greece orders 100,000 rifles from Austria.
The contest for the state printership continues with E H Snow pushing to be recognized over Major Hudson. The executive council may decide tonight as to who should handle immediate printing needs for the legislature. Brow threatens to take the case to the supreme court if Hudson wins. Lady Henry Somerset's forehead injury reported in a Westminster carriage accident. Plague spreading reported in Poonah and surrounding towns. Col John C Spooner nominated for U S senator by Republican caucus in Madison.
WHEAT prices slipped after Liverpool weakness, with May opening up and advancing during the session. Northwest receipts were moderate, with Minneapolis and Duluth posting higher arrivals. Movements in corn and oats were modest while futures for wheat showed tentative strength amid buying by packers and strong No. 2 market support.
Market round up shows hog receipts near 4.00 and 11.00 total receipts yesterday 1.40 on sheep and 1,400 hogs. Wheat and dairy bids steady to firm with mixed notes from London money markets and Cuban questions.
Market gossip notes dealings linked to Goodwin J Peaberitn and Roseka Crain with Brook Exchange Chicago. Mentions four terms that cleared state lines, amounts described as ten ses, and references to a New York cable, Liverpool maintenance, and Easlane City.
New York and Chicago market chatter outlines wheat demand strength and tentative selling orders. Chicago notes a possible sale around seven, with forecasts of futures activity. Duluth reports higher on hand stocks while operators press for export. London and Berlin markets show limited shifts while Dow Jones signals liquidity moves.
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