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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1900
Page
3
railroad news reports the Santa Fe orders ten chair cars and 200 furniture cars to be built at Topeka General Shops. work has begun on the chair cars, with completion expected swiftly, and the cars will be modern with safety appliances and wide vestibules.
A movement led by jobs Bs proposes a Grain Shippers National Bureau of Inspection to standardize shipments, expose fraud, and curb shortages. Offices to be set in Chicago with nationwide centers. duties include tallying freight delays and collecting shortage claims across markets such as St Louis, Peoria, Detroit, New York, and Newport News.
Santa Fe territory officials have completed a schedule fixing valuations for rail roads and telephone lines across the region. Key figures set $6,000 per mile for main lines from Finca to Texas waters, $2.00 to $4.00 per mile on branch lines, and $1,000 per mile on sidings. Main lines of Cot-Mede & Southern priced at $5,000 per mile. branch lines at $264 per mile. Other rail systems quoted include Peru Valley do Northeastern at $3,000 per mile, Southern Pacific at $7,000 per mile, New Mvsivo & Arigona at $1,060 per mile, Det Wek & Rio Graaide at $2,600 per mile. Telegraph lines valued at $25 per mile for a stake and $5 more per mile per additional wire. Telephone companies taxed $1 per line and $6 per instrument above 50. Long-distance lines incur $15 per mile for single wires and $5 per mile for additional wires. Catholic churches within the territory remain valued at $4,000, with tourist telegraph services at $1 per mile.
Pennsylvania wage adjustments effective January 1 raise pay for Atlantic City and Cape May division employees by 25 and 13 cents per day respectively. Engineers and other roles see increases from 5 to 27 cents, firemen from 35 to 17 cents, conductors from 20 to 22 cents day shift, brakemen from 15 to 15 cents day and 17 to 15 cents night, car droppers from 15.5 to 17 cents day and 15 to 7?9 cents night.
Vice President Winchell of the Colorado & Southern denies reports that the railroad will be partitioned among the Clinton Pacific, Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe. He says the idea is absurd and untenable, and the line cannot be sold without directors’ consent, with only the northern division possible if rent terms apply.
Kansas City January 13 The Transportation bureau announces extra clerks at work to distribute notices to merchants as part of citywide efforts to improve driver and pedestrian safety and streamline permit processing.
An invitation sent under the agreement and cafe privilege seeks participation from city merchants. The fund, active for three years, shows growing membership as merchants are seen to reap benefits. The bureau issued about 60,000 invitations to merchants.
Judgment awarded to Mr and Mrs Frank Bender of Independence Kansas against Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe for thirty five hundred dollars in a common pleas court at Kansas City Kansas The case grew from the death of Clyde Beader ten year old son of plaintiffs He rode a handcar with section men on the railroad line at Independence The court held the company bound by the act of its employes and any violation lay with the section men not the boy The jury deliberated about thirty minutes before verdict
From Wellington, Fireman John Hextzell begins a lengthy visit to relatives and is involved in local civic duties. The text notes organizational memberships, a photo of eight charter members, and names several attendees and committee roles including George Atmore as chair of a committee.
Unclear OCR text reports names of workers and shops in Santa Fe area, mentioning Erginker Chex, Armin Gyolnr, Ben Dutler, Muhahon boiler shop workers, and transfers to the rand Mouse. Mentions of Baldwin locomotives, Reichbah gas, Webb, Nel White MecCamvrider returning from Albuquerque, and various shop assignments. A labor disruption and an accident with hat Gills 1 Engines Webb is noted amid unclear context.
Miss Helen F Clark warned Methodist preachers in New York that the city has 1,200,000 people with no religious affiliation, far surpassing Tokio. She cited Protestant membership at seven percent, a foreign-born rate of one percent, and vast non Christian populations across boroughs, with rulers of faith noting high irreligion in New York City.
London dispatch reports Lord Rosebery has resigned the presidency of the Eighty Club founded in 1380 to train liberals for parliament. His exit signals a bid to place himself for office in a reconstructed state. The club linked him to the liberal party after Gladstone.
Kansas City and return fare set at two dollars with service on the Santa Fe. Tickets go on sale January 34 15 16 17 with a final limit on January 2. Six trains daily in each direction.
Buenos Aires reports detail alleged brutalities aboard the Marblehead with Lieutenant Commander Green’s suicide seen as a culmination of cruel treatment. Seamen claim extended punishments, denial of liberty, and forced confinement, plus removal of personal items and harsh discipline by Commander Merrill.
An advertorial style warning argues that common doctor prescriptions using mercury and potash worsen rheumatism by swelling and stiffening joints. It promotes a blood remedy claimed to cure rheumatism for twenty years, even in severe cases, by addressing the blood.
The speaker recalls meals and punishments during a brutal winter camp. They describe cold, deprived rations, a commander’s harsh discipline, and the presence of thieves and mutinous behavior. The account notes growing discontent as men desert after long service, including apprentices under seventeen.
An advance of science claim touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney and bladder remedy. The ad offers a free sample bottle by mail and a booklet explaining cures for Bright's disease, urging sufferers to test the product and test its efficacy through community testimonials.
Colorado era article notes two thousand visiting agricultural implement dealers and friends as guests of the Kansas City Implement Vehicle and Hardware Club. Speakers promise a unique entertainment at Conventiin hall while discussing high twine prices and tolls on Philippine ports. The convention opens at Coates opera house with D W Blaine of Pratt predicting price impacts, farmers facing major losses.
George Vroppe is jailed in Shawnee County charged with robbing the Arvonia post office. In Osage County Arvonia lies near the railroad in the southwest. The post office was in a store. Proppe allegedly stole goods and stamps. Post Office Inspector Fulton tracked him, obtained a confession, and goods were found at the hidden location. Deputy Preecot arrested Proppe. hearing awaits United States Commissioner Clark. Also notes ships turned over to owners and possible recharter of the Centennial for Manila transport needs.
Washington reports the December balance of trade with merchandise imports at 3 027 271 and exports at 3 724 557 while gold and silver movements are listed. The twelve month totals show imports about 790 million with a large duty free portion and exports around 1 21 million in a year plagued by shifts in duty status and precious metals flow.
City Attorney Bird urges Kansas Supreme Court to challenge the Topeka Water Company and its New Jersey ties. He attacks New Jersey incorporated entities as a “crime” and a “nursery” spawning corporations that threaten public rights, urging the court to curb their cross state business reach amid concerns over insolvency and damage to Topeka streets.
Judge Hazen grants divorce to Mrs Maude Souther from Norman Souther by default. Married in Kansas City on March 20, 1888, Mrs Larimer deserted in November after alleged cruelty. Court notes no defense by Mr Souther. Divorce finalized. Souther referenced in Croaby Bros’ store clerk role.
The post office department issued instructions for facsimile copies of manuscripts or typewritten work obtained by mechanical means to qualify for third class postage. They must be presented for mailing at the post office or depository by the postmaster in twenty perfectly identical copies, each separately addressed. If not complied with, first class postage will be required.
Memphian humorist Mr. C. Kemeny recounts Cuban shark fishing methods seen as dramatic and perilous. Fishermen lure sharks into shallow waters and strike with blades as the herd turns, with deaths among divers and crew from the bites and the men extracting teeth while the sharks thrash.
Article outlines improved methods and seasonal progression for strawberry supply across the year. It notes California advances, market timing, and varied regional sources from Delaware to New Jersey, with prices and availability shifting by month. It emphasizes year-round access, efficiency, and profit for growers and dealers.
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