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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1904
Page
4
Across the continent the line reported speeds reaching forty four and one half miles per hour as the Clark special smashed all previous records for speed. The achievement highlights advances in rail transportation and showcases the locomotive’s performance across lengthy runs.
The Santa Fe special led by Charles W. Clark completed a record run from Jerome to Chicago with a smoking car, a single engineer crew, and 44 mph average. Clark visited Albuquerque and Dodge City, sent money to trainmen, and learned of his wife’s illness during the journey. He reached Chicago just before 2 pm, amid line changes and engine handoffs across mountain ranges and plains.
The speaker notes quiet among dear druggists and muses it may be due to their dearnesscausing quietness. The lines hint at affection and curiosity about why colleagues stay silent.
Prominent financiers discuss a possible consolidation of parallel lines the Illinois Central and the Chicago Alton with Harriman-linked control. A merger could create a Chicago to St Louis outlet linking Kansas City Omaha and other western routes pending Northern Securities court outcome.
W W Atterbury, general manager, issues sweeping directive requiring thousands of Pennsylvania employees to wear uniforms and maintain neat appearance. Emphasizes clean linen white collars and cuffs and well cared for uniforms. The language leaves no doubt the railroad aims for a tidy, professional look across staff.
The Chicago St Paul lines face scrutiny as passenger trust concerns resurface in St Paul territory. Soo Line General Passenger Agent Calloway plans a $3 rate to New York between Minneapolis and Chicago as a rate cut off, signaling potential industry-wide price pressure.
A Western passenger traffic manager lamented the St Paul rate cutting scene, saying the situation was hopeless and that he had given up the effort as a bad job, noting evidence that rates were being cut before action.
President Cassatt calls a March meeting for Pennsylvania stockholders urging proxies for A N Fox M Parker Shortridge C A Griscom and Kimeel. In railroading circles the showdown between Cassatt supporters and the Gould Rockefeller faction is expected to end with a public demonstration and new administration. The feud traces to Goulds attempt to push Wabash into Pittsburgh and clashes with Western Union over property losses.
Statistics from the Railroad Gamette show the lock signal spacing system is in use on over 3,000 miles of U S railways, about 300 miles more than a year ago. The data cover space interval protections across the system with limited dates and England comparisons mentioned.
Kansas City Mo Jan 2 A dramatic verdict tops all records in Jackson county for loss of a leg. James T Brady a switchman for the Chicago and Alton railway in Jade Teasdale s division was injured in 1902 while removing a coupling pin between two box cars. His foreman on the opposite side of the train ruined the patent coupling lever causing Brady to be thrown under the wheels. His left leg was amputated below the knee. Brady was represented by Frank P Walsh. Jurors deliberated under an hour.
Guthrie Ohio January 23 celebration marks completion of the St. Louis El Reno and Western line twelve miles long from Guthrie to El Reno. A golden splice was driven at El Reno as the first train crossed the new road. A Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma line track laying will be feted in Guthrie tonight. This is the fifth railroad built into Guthrie in less than a year.
George A. Rose, former cashier of the Produce Exchange bank, admits using the bank’s funds and losing about 187000 from six years of alleged speculation. He says shortages grew after a 1900 audit cleared affairs, that he lived on 125 dollars a month, and seeks a speedy trial to relieve worry and begin anew after serving his sentence.
Shawnees O T January 23 The Santa Fe railroad bought forty acres from Mia eight wealthy French women just south of Shawnee Oklahoma for 5000 dollars. Surveyors begin laying out ground for shops and roundhouses to be erected at once. Transferred from Salina to St Joseph January 22 E E Smith Missouri Valley Car Association inspector moves from Salina to St Joseph.
A fragment notes singers and spi speakers will find Piso's cure at an event or lecture. The text hints at a health remedy or remedy product referenced as Piso's cure, with no clear details on date, place, or organizer.
Clay Center Kansas will begin free city mail delivery on June 1 with three carriers and 12 street boxes. The Washington order was received yesterday and last year’s receipts at local offices exceeded $10,000, funding the program.
William Jewell College canceled its basketball game with Kansas due to illness among team members. The game, set for tonight in Lawrence, was expected to affect the Kansas traveling schedule, with the Jewell squad originally slated to travel to Omaha and Des Moines.
Maines Grinnell and Townee Dr Naismith, filling in during Mr Plank absence, said the trip would likely be canceled unless the board acts immediately. The board had taken no action.
A meeting is planned to organize the Arkansas Valley Fruit Growers Association led by fruit grower Frank Yaw. The group aims to promote fruit growing and enforce laws on time-sensitive transplanting of diseased plants. Supporters include Superintendent Schell citing Kansas horticultural exhibit impact at the World’s Fair and a shift of prominence to this region.
Secretary Wilson has extended the quarantine order, effective February 1, covering California Oklahoma Texas and southern states. California Monterey county is removed from the district while restrictions ease in Maine county Oklahoma north of the Canadian river.
A Kansan article notes a dispute involving a well-to-do former resident and neighbors regarding a remark about Rebare Telfer. Another neighbor connected to Telfer secured a $3,000 judgment over alleged expressions, with compensation noted at $20 per word. Malek, a renowned Hungarian pianist, is billed as the next major musical event at Sustain on Washington's birthday.
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