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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1904

Page

13

Missouri Kansan & Texas railroad cuts grain rates to Gulf

Kansas City Jan 22 The Missouri Kansan and Texas railroads announce reductions from 17 to 15 cents on wheat from Kansas City to Galveston and from 16 to 15 cents from interior points to the gulf. The Great Western and Rock Island also cut rates, with other lines expected to follow. Merchants fear sustained low rates may damage business and a general rate adjustment is anticipated.

Kansas City Missouri, Kansan & Texas Railroad Ivcel Kansia City Galveston Santa Fe Muself Interior Paints Galt Katy Great Western Hook Island Vollita Fate Bieuaor Chicago

Yoakum Gould Seeks New Orleans Rail Trackage Rights

Reports say St Louis & San Francisco congestion talks with Gould lines near a Memphis to New Orleans trackage pact. A broader St Louis to Memphis link via the Southwestern may be ready by February 15 with freight service by March 1, while other local routes face delays.

Yoakum Gould New Orleans New York St Louis Pacific Mobile & Cho Memphis St. Louis Southwestern Memphix Baton Mobile & Ohio

Cassatt Will Wlw Supporters Rally for Administration

Supporters of A J Cassatt administration of the Pennsylvania Railroad protest Monday's appointment vote for the annual meeting in March. They claim Cassatt’s continuation is ensured as proxies pour in, surpassing previous totals, while opponents reportedly lack enough stock to remove him. Railroad officials dismiss the report as untrue.

A. J. Chscatt Pennsylvania Cassatt A. A. Allen Missouri, Kansas

January Will Be Bad Says Railroad Woes

A desolate outlook describes rail traffic disruption from harsh weather and motive power failures across the country. Officials anticipate a difficult year with higher costs and reduced freight, yet California crop prospects and transcontinental demand could buoy some routes.

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Branch to Independence rail plan eyed for tunnel line

Rock Island weighs a new branch to Independence with a tunnel and steep grades. A railroad representative has studied August decision factors as officials consider routing, costs, and impact on the town and regional traffic.

Rock Island Independence Hoek Island Railway Louis-Raneis Rad

Investigation into B and O gun inquiry proceeds

A terse report outlines an inquiry into B and O gun issues. Representatives of the committee are shown advancing arguments and reviewing statutes while comparing current offers and past acts. The session focuses on how restraints apply to the rail line and related contracts.

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Verdict Affirms 210000 Suit Against St Louis Transit

A jury verdict in St Louis awards 210,000 to AL HW Graefe of St Louis for injuries from a November 15 incident on an Easton Avenue car. Graefe alleged the car did not stop, dragging him, causing fractures and tetanus, leaving one leg shorter. Dr John Pitman testified muscle contraction stemmed from the accident and related injury.

St. Louis St Louis Clayton Sik Transit Company King John Pitman Kirkwood Pitman Graefe

Bloomington Fears Loss of Rail Shops After City Council Concedes

Residents alarmed by potential loss of Alton railway Shops covering over 390 acres employing 3,000. President Frinton ends talks on shop expansion. Dispute centers on street closures and a subway project costing 5 000 to 100 000. council promises tasks if railroad stays.

Bloomington Alton Railway Frnton Tty Council

Chinaman Found Dead in Ice Stock Refrigerator Car

The body of Leong Yieke of Toronto Canada was found in an ice stocked refrigerator car bound from Montpelier Indiana to St Louis Missouri. Papers identified him and police believe he smuggled from Toronto and tried to seal a ride but could not open the car door after it was shut.

Chinere Intters Ini Leong Yieke Toronto Canada St_ mus Montpelier Ind St. Louie Yicke

Oldest Pennsylvania rail pensioner dies in New Jersey

William H. Gordon, once the country’s oldest engineer after 64 years of service, died at his home in Plainfield New Jersey. He helped operate the John Bull engine when it first came to the United States. Other items note Frisco dump ashes proposals in St Louis and an Mo Pacific manager meeting on wage rules, plus rail orders and station name changes.

New York William H. Gordom Pennsylvania Railfreed Dead St Hin Piainfeild N. J Frisco St. Louis C. D. Purdon Prisoo Phillips Board of Publice Ling Movements Chay Tea Avenue Varrelmann Cotter St Louis Missouri Pacific Missouri J Pettictron Topeks Marke Topeka Saco Santa Rise J. Gouin Tohn Corregent Sorat Grisand & Co Big Kansas Brock Cos Feunansty New Yorker Lemons California Texas Reunion Ieee Sheena Pennsylvania

Morgan to quit will move to England an Aldenham Abbey plan

New York Jan 20 J P Morgan senior plans a practical retirement from active business and will shift focus to England after his son J P Morgan jr returns from London He will live at Aldenham Abbey built in 1550 where he will gather his art treasures now loaned to museums and galleries abroad.

New York Karmors J. P. Morgan J. P. Morgan, Jr London Morgan, Sr England Aldenham Abbey

Stand For Right Men in Kansas Federation Meeting

In a Friday session the Kesas Federation of Commercial Interests voted to remain non partisan yet press for favorable candidates for the state railroad commissioners in the upcoming campaign. A legislative committee led by C. Bridgeway and J. Howard will attend the Wichita convention to endorse a candidate, with W. Robison and J. D. George named as potential backers. The federation hopes to carry several thousand votes for the railroad post, independent of other ticket races. Meanwhile editors' meetings in Lawrence feature addresses on the role of newspapers in Kansas politics and plans for a Washington lobbying push against railway practices.

Kesas Federation of Commerc State Board Wichita Uber C. Bridgeway Kansas City J. E. Howard M. Sherman Geneneo Mecmifian Minnneapala W. Rubison el Dorado J. D. George Hutchinson Sup Republican Party J. H. Howant Washington Hansas Federation Kansas Trea Pole Peer Eae Ake Lawrence, Kas University D. KR. Anthony C ‘Ion Kantas & Pree Haskell Indian Antitates Kanine Morgan Frank Post Parsons Sun Eeea Cherryvale Clarion Lewis Jerry Kinsey Graphic Eatelie Widdie Minneapolis Messenger Joe Rhinshart Wamego Times W. J. Kreibiehl McPharson Republican M. Ss. Amos Manhattan Republic Whitman Kanane City Pourra Capp Hed. Hagay Wielitt Bearen Charles A

Two Clever Middleweights Battle To Draw In Six Rounds

In a fierce six round bout at ingalde the two middleweights traded blows with constant aggression aiming for a knockout. No decision was allowed by law, but a judge might have ruled a draw. Ryan impressed with his clever hands and strong instinct under pressure.

Iingalde Ryan

ARE BACHELORS SELFISH Boston Ministers Debate Marriage Trend

Boston clergy discuss whether bachelorhood stems from economics and social change. Dr. Peters cites 4,000,000 unmarried men. Rev. Dixon congratulates women while noting peril in marriage. Dr. Gunn points to shifting duties. Rev. Applegate notes tougher living costs and smaller salaries driving bachelor numbers.

Hub Boston Bass Hoy Madison J. Peters Philadelphia Amazi €. Dixon Samuel C. Gunn Scotch Presbyterian Church Bawart C Appitearth

Woman sues police chief claiming unlawful entry

Nancy J Bishop files in district court against Chief McCollum Officer Hutton and Officer Stilter alleging break in during her sleep to arrest disturbance of the peace. She claims no warrants wer epresent and rights violated, causing embarrassment and fear. Separate notes reference boxing promoters and car race results with various figures and names.

Nancy J. Bishop Sait McCollum Hutton Nancy Bishop

Detroit Telegram Reports Dead After Fight In Saloon

Brief telegrams recount deaths and incidents: Charles An dette dies after a brawl with Thoms Johnson in Detroit. Johnson arrested in Portland Ore. Fire destroys a public school in Portland, many students displaced. the Exhiuit exhibit and a great tombba burned. William Webb, oldest artists model, found dead in New York. A Himso-Carnest Hank branch to open in Francisco with capital stock. Shipments of cotton and goods move toward Japan. Doctor Clemens' health improves as he dictates to a secretary while walking. Various ads and notices appear from Texas to New York.

Detroit Mich Jas Charles Andette Thoms Johnson Johnson Portland Orr Park Wrest Lass Arensen Tomtba New York William Webb Francisco Himso-Carnest Hank Association Fiuesia Chikttomiaky Bs Heart Texas Japan Southern Pacific

Market Turmoil As Cotton Leads Sharp Rally and Wheat Dips

Flourished with wild market excitement across commodities from cotton to wheat. Reports from Liverpool and New York describe steep swings, with cotton climbing and futures near volatile highs, while wheat prices softened amid peace rumor jitters and selling pressure.

Morning Stock Review from New York Market Glimpse

Morning stock review outlines a volatile session with cattle and dairy notes from Chicago and St Louis Livestock Markets. It records cattle prices, calf values, and mixed market shade, highlighting declines in some segments and firm reads in others, with references to Texas shipments and green salt and tallow values.

Chicago Bend

McDearmott Commission Co. Securities and Bonds

A. M. McDearmott Commission Co lists stents in stalls for cash or margin. United States bonds are a specialty. Located in Chicago and Topeka with agencies and direct river operations noted, serving stocks grains provisions and investment securities.

A. M.mcdearmott Commission CO Stent Eee Bullaing Margt United States Chicago Iniences City Toorka Bensant

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