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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
2
Santa Fe and Southern Pacific secure town control amid rumors of a vast consolidation of interests. New officers elected with Paul Morton named a director as stakeholders vow to safeguard rate maintenance and general railroad operations.
Industry leaders argue only by merging weaker lines with the strongest systems can rate discipline be enforced. Indications point to a Western-led unification movement, with the Southern Pacific Santa Fe and others expanding control. Key towns central directors resign and new executives from major lines are elected as a broader consolidation unfolds.
The Santa Fe Reds are arranged for another ball game with the Lawrence team to be played at 2:30 Saturday afternoon on Washburn grounds. The secretary has yet to confirm dates with other teams, with Sunday as a tentative alternative. Expected Reds lineup includes Sherman, Baird, Pace, Gard Bers, and Hels among others.
The Rock Island operating department ordered 500 box cars for delivery by August at Horton shops to meet anticipated fall trade growth. Cars will be standard 60,000 capacity with Trojan couplers and safety appliances. General Manager Parker and officials traveled to Chickasha to oversee railroad business tied to new lines in the area.
Six special trains arranged by the Hock Inland railroad to handle crowds for the Beatrice Chautauqua on Sunday June 4. The train leaves Cupake ab at 4 p.m. and the return from Beatrice at 5 20 p.m. PROM NEWTON. Machinist Charlie Kirkhart, who has been quite ill for several days, has
Poreman J Nimmo moves into a new home on Best Fourth street. Osent Ragland oversees his department. Tratamivacer widers returns from Topeka to help with the ten time cand set to take effect July 1. Dolan returns this afternoon. Pris Peters is new extra caller of trim trees and worked last night replacing Bert Dowsney. Harry Feon called to Newton due to wife illness. Harry Smith protects his run of the Isenburg. Resident engineer Is in Arkansas City on Santa Fe business. Foreman J D Coffey was in the city yesterday.
Consul Fowler reports U.S. sales to China surpassed most of continental Europe, rising from 80 in 1890 to 1,000s in 1891, with shipments mainly by merchant ships lacking American flag. He notes British, German competition and limited U.S. presence in Chinese foreign trade.
Tickets go on sale June 25 26 27 for Denver to Pueblo and return 24 dollars via Santa Fe with stopovers allowed at Colorado Springs Chicago and return 14 dollars via Santa Fe. Short line to Chicago. Marshall's band performs at Garfield Park tonight.
A Topeka reader recounts a long illness with back and kidney pain, praising Doane Kidney Pills purchased at Rowley and Snowe drug store. Complains of winter suffering, claims relief after one box, and endorses the product and its U.S. agents Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo.
News briefs from Philadelphia and Washington recount rapid post convention departures, Roosevelt's hotel stay and Jersey City visit, plus reactions from leaders like Hanna, Pratt, and Henderson. Reports note a close race between McKinley and Bryan, with optimism Mckinley and Roosevelt will sweep the nation.
Cleveland dispatch reports Gen Nelson A Miles visiting to observe new mechanical ordnance and discussing the Chinese question. He says the government will act promptly once the true situation is learned, noting the seriousness of China troubles and the need for decisive, effective action.
The article posits a grave outcome from the uprising and says the United States will deploy additional troops to China to safeguard Americans and interests. It notes possible rapid escalation beyond existing troop levels and asserts the government will uphold its dignity and sovereignty.
The State Journal announces a doubled issue on Saturday due to high demand for advertising and the desire to include full telegraph and other news plus additional features not possible with the regular eight pages.
The khedive of Egypt lands in marish waters aboard the royal yacht and, after word arrives he is ill, postpones his departure from Port Victoria for London. An on board medical consult decides to wait until Saturday to decide on his transfer.
Federal Judge W. C. Hook buys the Woolfy residence on South Broadway Leavenworth for 10000, replacing a non sale by Jameson. The purchase consolidates Leavenworth as the venue for federal court cases drawing lawyers and clients to the city. The mansion is described as one of the country’s most substantial homes.
The advertisement promotes the Grand Trunk Railway System as the popular route to Muskoka and Kawarthas with scenery such as Straw-M Eeen and Huplan, White aoun tains and Allande Coast Resorts. It invites inquiries at Scr ty Passenger and Ticket Ghurk Street corner Jackson Bessevara, Chicago, and mentions Shawnee Grocery at 106 East Sixth St as a local contact.
In Topeka a city court suit by K J Bodmer against John F McManus seeks £28 for ten volumes titled The Messages and Papers of the Presidents. A prior related suit Henderson vs Rodiner was decided for Henderson. The agent claimed to represent committees on distribution, while Bodmer alleges failure to pay after delivery of samples priced at $4 with down payment.
Special Rock Island Route excursion departs Topeka at 7 20 am on June 21 for a round trip at one fare plus 200 dollars, return by June 31 or June 24. The Rock Island Route offers a 1 50 round trip. Train leaves Topeka 7 20 am, arrives Beatrice noon, returns from Beatrice in the evening for Topsks 10 30 pm.
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