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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1898
Page
3
Fragmentary advertisement text discusses asthma and a claimed remedy with references to a physician, named entities, and an assurance of relief or money back. The legibility is poor and several lines appear to be garbled, repeating brand style language and dubious medical claims.
Report on main line improvements between Topeka and Kansas City with curve straightening, ballast work, and new track bedding. Stone crushers operate at Lecompton and Melvern as part of a broad forward movement to fully renew the line from Kansas City to Topeka within months. Superintendent CT McClellan oversees progress and ballast enhancement.
A worker reports no major injuries in five years aside from a broken wrist and minor scrapes after slipping and falling into an ash pit from his engine. He says only other issue was a five day suit in 1892 for violation of release order rules. otherwise record is flawless.
An article notes Jay completed five consolidation engines for the Santa Fe. They are in service on mountain divisions and cited as satisfactory. One engine weighs 160000 pions with 143.50 on driving wheels. Boiler is straight tube, 66% inches diameter at the smallest riot. Driving wheels 67 inches diameter, cast steel journals 8 by 9 inches. Additional engine dimensions and tender capacity referenced.
Pranch assigned to a switch engine while Winans will throttle one goat permanently. A new hot water pump connects to the reservoir. Workers plan an ice water system across the plant. George McQuiddy begins calling crews today, Martin Kla bau to call at night. Howard Mayberry resumes night wiping, Elmer Dimeling will pull fires during the day.
In Emporia on June 4 the Santa Fe callroad men gathered at the round house as the tallest pole in the state rose. The First Regiment band led a program including Rev. PH R Monroe, with a twenty one gun national salute closing remarks and patriotic songs. Santa Fe workers adopt a new term under the Brown system of discipline, avoiding the word dergerit in demerit usage.
Washington June two important votes were taken on the revenue measure. The Senate voted down a proposal to coin the silver bullion in the treasury and issue silver certificates. Another key vote considered the Land proposition from the Republican minority on finance.
The eastern division gains focus as new rails extend from Wilder toward Cedar Junction, with six miles of track to Frveen and ongoing work toward Tecumseh. Upgrades include rock ballast, stronger bridges, enlarged culverts, and a speedier main line with shortened curves at Lecompton. Santa Fe to build a Topeka drying kiln and expand shops.
The Santa Fe railroad expands telegraph capacity with a $60,000 initial outlay and plans a total $300,000 for system upgrades. Copper lines will be laid from Kansas City to Chicago, La Junta to Albuquerque, and Arkansas City to Purcell, with poles set between Topeka and Kansas City and North Ottawa to Emporia. New Mexico division work includes Lamy to El Paso. Train No.7 and 203 engine assignments shift as Wil Stevens moves to Hutchinson. Frank Hawkins seeks run after June 6. several staff changes occur across Kinsley, Newton, and Wichita. An improved shaping machine joins the shops. Braverman and Stewart update health. Political debate and bond provisions are also noted in the aftermath.
A stern, tobacco-free traveler confronts two men in a Southern depot waiting room who smoke and play cards. She pounds the floor with an umbrella, demands action, and reports the incident to the station agent. The men depart as bystanders eye the scene and she buys a ticket to continue her journey.
James Packer longtime Rock Island Railroad engineer died at his Chicago home on April 24. He began with Chicago Rock Island and Pacific in 1862 at Peru as a yard freighter and later became a yard engine foreman. From 1862 to 1894 he worked on the Peck Island road, hauling an estimated 2,600,000 tons.
In Newton a strange coincidence occurred when a man who had been firing an engine became sick and left the run. The caller began to replace the deceased with a new name and turned the card over to reveal the name of the man who had died recently and the name of the man who had held the run before, who was also dead.
Washington June 4 The Holland submarine owners urge a practical test by naval officers in Santiago harbor to destroy Spanish warships. The Navy declines citing private venture concerns and lack of commission and proper testing. They propose designating a naval officer to accompany and commission the boat.
The correspondent from Topeka describes private soldiers in Company at San Francisco reporting meals, drill, guard duties, homesickness, a private named Shapp sending money, and Red Cross aid. It notes marching six hours daily, limited town access, and donations from Frisco papers to Kansas soldiers. Also mentions a chronic rheumatism remedy ad and a Kansas unit.
Rail offer details include to Pueblo Colorado Springs and Denver June 5 and 6 1898 one fare plus 2.00 for round trip tickets valid return June 12 to July 6 1808. Sante Fe runs all Colorado trains between Pueblo and Denver with day coaches and chair cars. Rock ballast track and automatic block signals promise safety. agent A T S F Ry. Also ads for Rogers triple plate knives and forks 147 a set from C H Morrison 505 Kansas Ave. June sale discounts on all silverware. Horses and buggies get best cars at Watsons.
St Louis 5 Baltimore 4 as both teams sparkled in the field. Baltimore misplayed a key ball and St Louis pursued every run. Attendance and other details are scattered among multiple boxlike lines from the period.
A crowded Sunday of worship and activities across Topeka churches includes English Lutheran children’s day exercises, First Methodist and First Presbyterian services, Unity Church flower Sunday plans, and diverse youth and Sunday school programs at Third Presbyterian and other faith communities. Local pastors and schedules feature sermons on God’s power in history, eternal hope, and community outreach.
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