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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1904
Page
4
City lawmakers move the entire question to a committee for study and recommendation, delaying final action. The decision shifts consideration away from immediate vote and signals a detailed review is forthcoming.
City officials debated a proposed transfer of the water plant from the Topeka Water Company set for April first. Key questions centered on payment for current supplies, escrow bonds, and ensuring proper title before turnover, with City Attorney Spencer cautioning about contractual risks.
A $3,000,000 fire at the Ahet by Steel Tube plant in Shelby last night destroyed finished boiler tube stocks and the entire product for the past six months. The fire started from a defective wire, causing the immense building to collapse by 9 p.m. The plant, erected in 189h, covers about ten acres and will delay orders while parts can be salvaged or rebuilt. The U. S. Steel corporation reports substantial losses to stock and equipment, with extensive boiler tube production ruined.
Superior court convict Jacob P. Eten of taking a $399 bribe from ex City Attorney Salisbury in a Michigan linked case. Eight officials implicated remain under investigation as Eten is remanded to sheriff until Saturday.
City council approved reopening Crawford Opera House with fire marshal and city engineer oversight after completing improvements. Judge Garver said standpipes and safety systems near complete. some councilmen urged caution. Crawford stated further enhancements including widened entrances and shub renovations to ensure exits meet safety standards. He appealed for support to avoid lawsuits from theatre companies.
War mood fading in Panama reports from Bonotn and Meeald digest claim a general desire to pass the Panama question without war. Perezote once urging war with the United States is said to be arrested. Cartagena notes a mood shift toward mineral trade and business ties.
A humorous remark questions what kind of druggist would stock poor drugs and suggests the likely answer is a high price sore head. The speaker clarifies not referring to any specific person, just a general critique of overpriced medicines.
George M Ryall of Baltimore lectures in Kansas City to promote the Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railway townsite bonds. Ryall says demand exists, markets in Europe show interest, and Orient is regarded as solid property. He plans to return to Baltimore tonight and emphasizes easy placement of the bonds.
In Emporia on January 21 the fruit trade centers on California shipments with six train loads arriving on Sunday and two carloads headed west. Five train loads of cranberries and two train loads of tea from Fanan were also noted. The Asiatic Gheteht train from San Francisco to New York runs nearly as fast as a passenger train, with through crews on the bro trains. La Junta, Kansas, showcases an unusually long run for local operations.
The Chicago Tribune recalls earlier days when passenger conductors prized their lanterns. Two decades ago the lanterns were brighter yet and ticket takers carried light in their caps to read pasteboards in dim aisles. Venders and lantern trends shifted with shifting times and indulgence.
Stax manufacturers planned a display of costly Wehts at hotels where the meeting was held. Some concert lights were unique with prices from $25 to ten times that amount. The glass and painting were Penny Mish polished store, and no one dared intervene. Part of the ticket puncher's equipment. Conductors still carry their own lanterns on the train, though need has declined.
The Eastern Hillnel rail line, now part of Frisco, is building thirty four new coaches claimed to be non wreckable. Equipped with steel sills and vestibules, centers will bulge in a wreck while connecting rods keep cars from lifting. Officials say even in a collision casualties would rival those in Pullman cars. Heavy expo traffic on Chicago St Louis line drives push for stronger day coaches and safety measures.
Salt Lake City Utah report shows 4200 feet of trestle collapsed on the Ogden Lucin cut off across the Great Salt Lake, far more than initial estimates. Repair costs rise from 4 million to over 10 million dollars, delaying the opening of through passenger trains until spring.
Chicago street cars on the Hi sted street cable were labeled unfit for human use by Alderman Michael Preth in a complaint to Secretary Pritchard of the city board of health. He described cars built before his birth with dirty lamps, oily windows, and floors covered in slush and melted snow, saying residents are forced to ride them despite poor conditions. Pritchard said he would seek the corporation counsel’s opinion on the department’s powers.
An advertisement proclaims White Ribbon Remedy to cure drunkenness by making most patients dislike alcohol. It claims tasteless administration in tea, coffee, or food, gradual withdrawal, and restoration of willpower. Endorsed by Woman's Christian Temperance Union members and available free sample requests.
A local police chief cites personal cure and endorses Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a world famous kidney remedy. The advertisement claims kidneys drive health, lists symptoms, and invites readers to obtain samples and free book by mail from Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
Jefferson City Mo June 21 Not content with prior defeats in the circuit court the ticket brokers of St Louis and the Mississippi River district appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Judge Henry W Bond and F R Dud Son filed a writ of error to overturn a lower court ruling restraining ticket sales. The case carries a noted dissent by Judge Leroy Valiant and Judge James H Gamett.
Fortales, N M Jan 21 railroad officials have sent engineers to survey a new line from Fortales to a Texas connection at San Angelo. The Santa Fe already extends a Temple branch toward San Angelo and Galveston. The project aims to create a direct outer link between Galveston and the west and northwest. Mexico City Jan 21 Charles M Pepper reports from a 25,000 mile tour that Pan American railway progress brings the line within 1 mile of the Guatemala border, with Guatemala to join once completed.
Meridian detective Hand files charges against Ethel Rovette a Meridian woman living in Mobile and alleged uncle’s fortune triggers arrest while J M Huskey of Meridian plans to advise on future. A note mentions a kidnapping rumor and a Kansas City resident Mrs W H Layha seeks relief from chronic hoarseness aided by Chamberlains Cough Remedy with guidance to follow directions.
Salinas California reports the Sunset Limited train from San Francisco was held up between Paso Robles and San Ardo by bandits who overpowered crew and entered the express and mail car. They secured loot to be determined, then threw a 200 pound safe from the car as police pursue suspects.
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