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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
3
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Santa Fe Pacific and Southern California lines reorganized with Mr Burns now overseeing all Santa Fe lines west of Albuquerque except San Joaquin Valley. Mr Perris shifts to Santa Fe duties in California while Mr Story remains chief engineer of the Santa Fe. Mr Dun departs to Chicago as Consulting Engineer to the system.
Western roads abandon general salary increases for agents after ending passenger commissions. Some western roads may raise wages in large towns, while smaller towns feel less impact. Officials say abolishing commissions will not cause overall pay hikes, though losses affect higher population centers more. Wages tied to agent worth and company finances, with regional differences in adjustements.
Newton Jan 13 A swing in Santa Fe labor by the current downturn leads to the discharge of many brakemen. Names listed include Bleecker Fenty and others with a mix of titles, while chain crews are recommissioned.
President Huntington denies a report that Stanford Hopkins holdings of Southern Pacific were sold to Union Pacific interests. He states he is purchasing stock, not disposing of it, and that Union Pacific has not acquired the Stanford Hopkins blocks. He asserts ongoing good relations with Union Pacific and refuses any sale.
Sacramento Calif January 18 western railroads adopt new tariff for control of fruit shipments. The rule affects eastbound freight including merchandise, redh and ried fruity and other commodities. Officials say the tariff applies only to eastbound freight and will adjust rates accordingly.
Burlington and Quincy and Chicago Rock plan funding a Pacisee route to Denver with Grande Shore Line and Southern Pacific costs. Possible build in Pueblo with Colorado Southern shops to power the system. Denver January report cites controlled shop construction, ownership, and operation by the Colorado Southern system, aiming to minimize land use and share facilities.
The new western freight classification takes effect January 25 after a one week delay. About 303 articles shift to higher class rates, significantly boosting costs for items like beds and furniture, salt fish, oils, agricultural products, flour, and electrical wires. Locomotives and other machinery may transit at higher charges, and some raw materials also move up, increasing overall freight by about a hundred percent in some cases.
Robbins assumed train master of the eastern division replacing H A Tice, with A E Sweet of Topeka named as his successor in the general superintendent office. Reserve Engine No 171 was moved from Sixth Street yard to the Oklahoma division for service as a standby unit. Missouri Pacific and Katy announce midwinter retrenchment cutting local operating hours and laying off shop workers. Steel rails orders flow from Chicago and Jersey Central as demand remains strong. Thompson travels East with Rock Island for Western Passenger Association business.
In Emporia reports engineers J Smith Minard and Ferguson relocated to Abilene Strong Newton and Sewtier for piling, drill and line work. Stinsley returned to run on the Howard branch, while Conductor Hunt and other crew members were reinstated or reassigned. Water tanks capacity mentioned as 6059 tons facing inconvenience.
Fragmentary Washington notes describe a visitor from New York and a state government inquiry. Names and exact terms are unclear, but references to the Interior department and a comptroller indicate a fiscal or administrative matter under review.
London dispatch portrays the Highlanders at Magersfontein with harrowing detail. The burial of General Wauchope unfolds beside Modder River as pipers play Flowers of the Forest and troops, in regalia, march to the grave amid tears and silent vows of vengeance.
A detailed battlefield account describes midnight movement toward Boer trenches, the Highlanders under General Wauchope and Major Hart facing devastating losses. The Guards, Gordons, and Seaforths charged, but hidden wires and accurate fire left 1,300 wounded or killed. The Times notes heroic stand and retreat as Cronje’s forces suffer grievous losses.
A reader from Pratt Kansas writes to the State Journal denouncing Lieutenant Metcalf and defending Colonel Metcalf and the Twentieth Kansas. He disputes a claim that Metcalf was involved in a prisoner execution at Caloocan and questions Hall’s protest citing partisan motives. He urges Kansans to assess truth and honor in the regiment and its leaders.
Kansas City hears a franchise vote on placing an electric trolley line along streets south of Waldo park. Council adjourned until February night with expectations the franchise will pass. Reported plans show a line extending from Olmsted toward the old line and beyond.
Javier Alfred Henry died after two inmates Ben Richardson and Ed Grady overpowered him in Howell County Jail. Richardson, awaiting burglary sentence after an escape from Tennessee, and Grady allegedly attacked during a search. Police organize manhunt. reward offered for capture. In separate note, an advertisement touts a kidney cure with sensational claims.
Chicago Jan. 18 The Chicago Ui Traction company will inaugurate a buffet service on street cars. The arrangement will be similar to that between the Pullman company and the railways. The car will be run at rated intervals with trailers and will be conducted as well as any transcontinental line. Besides coffee and luncheon, liquors will be obtainable. A fare of five cents will be the privilege of riding from the car.
T Wagner of Richmond Virginia reports a two month sciatic rheumatism attack cured by Mystic Cure for Rheumatism after doctors prescriptions failed. He notes others have benefited and mentions Swift Holiday Drugists at 029 Kentucky Avenue as sellers.
A clipped Washington dispatch notes the Clayton Bulwer Treaty being ignored amid contentious diplomacy. The report mentions unnamed officials and evolving positions affecting U S British relations as a formal stance is questioned and new strategies are discussed.
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