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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1904
Page
4
J C Nicholson of Newton sails to Washington to press state claims against the government for Spanish American War pay due from enlistment to muster in. The amount runs about 25 000 dollars with a proposed bill to cover missing pay for soldiers across Kansas regiments and other states.
Henry J. Pincke of Holland, a self proclaimed heavyweight champion of Europe, Australia and New Zealand, has landed in New York to pursue boxing matches. He stands six feet four, weighs about 220 pounds, and presents a wrestler like build with broad shoulders. Pincke has yet to be known in this country though he has challenged prominent fighters in Europe.
A damaged OCR fragment references California and a public information aid request. It mentions an auditorium and March date, with scattered names and addresses not fully readable. The text is incomplete and standards require cautious summary of readable elements only.
In St Petersburg on March 4 a disturbance at the University Extenson led to a temporary closure after 267 of 11,000 girl students protested a campus address. Male students joined later protests, resulting in clashes with stewards and damage, with officials ultimately suspending lectures and the university.
Central Labor Union of Wichita faced a dispute over a raffle held to raise funds for a labor temple. An announced winner was alleged to have swapped tickets and swallowed the original, triggering an investigation and a second drawing. Lawsuit followed as S Stevens sought damages from the union.
Junction City Kansas March 4 the preparations for a large bullding and alterations at Fort Riley were amended by the post quartermaster. The total lowest bids amount to 125 662 dollars. Notable bids include Guant house Zeigler Dalton 8525 Junction City J W Ath Colorado Springs 1858 band barracks Oikon Son Hed Wing Minnesota 314 038 inerlers shop Olson Son Mars paying pool Olson Son 3700 and five artillery shennlenti ng alternations 15006. Work will begin early this spring.
In an 11 year old boy's accident at a shaft edge near Galene Kansas the child slipped while reaching for a cap and fell into the shaft. Fellow miners attempted rescue but arrived too late. Rural Free Delivery routes announced for April 1 across several towns with route expansions and population served. Baseball opening in New York set for March and April with national leagues resuming play and shared files noted for 154 games.
Sults for damages aggregating 50000 were filed today by Blanche E Martin and the estate of Win Meld Martin and Elicn Martin, Buchanan county residents, in St Joseph Mo, linked to the January 6 Rock Island wreck near Willard Kansas. Bonnie Martin, rescued after hours of effort, survived but with injuries. More suits across families of the deceased and injured are expected as the railroad company settles remaining claims and prepares for additional litigation.
A Chicago Record-Herald account describes a "conscience fund" among railroads where donors, including a man calling himself Scrupulous Conscience, send money to cover supposed past misdeeds. Officials relay tales of letters seeking forgiveness, with amounts from a few dollars to thousands. The piece notes clergy, converts, and workers addressing rail lines across the country and cites several anecdotes of restitution.
Amid a weathered dispatch, New York reports a step toward ending a rain rate war that crippled Chicago Atlantic port rail traffic. Executives from trunk lines and main lines met to form a committee to harmonize freight rates, aiming to restore traffic flow and stabilize the system. G. Murray, a notable figure from Ohio, is named in this developing effort.
The text discusses forming an agreement with the southwestern union to maintain a fixed schedule between eastern lines and sub port routes. It seeks to adjust all export traffic classes while preserving the gulf ports versus Northern Atlantic ports rivalry, focusing on building export tonnage for the routes. Grain rates were cut while other freight classes saw reductions.
Des Moines dispatch reports stockmen and railroad executives clashed in the legislature over the stock shippers bill. Rail bosses including General Mann Gardner of the Northwestern and Superintendent Daley of the Illinois Central faced charges of conspiring to slow stock transport and deny return passes to shippers. Delano proposes forcing cars to move stock at 20 mph or faster and to issue round trips passes.
Announcement states that the general offices of the Mexican Central Railway will be moved from St Louis Tank of Commerce building to New York City this month. Officers including TL Clay Pierce A A Robinson Eben Iticharde Gabriel Morton C A Browne and F P McIntyre have led the St Louis headquarters for the chairmanship and board. Executive offices shifted from Berton to St Louis due to residence, but board meetings now favored New York location.
A Cleveland area testimonial promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as a lasting remedy for piles after years of failed treatments. The letter from Margaret Grady of Eve Ohio claims no operation was needed and urges others to try the home application, noting the product costs fifty cents and a free book on causes and cures is available from Pyramid Drug Co.
The text notes strong wealth and prosperity in the southwest with plans to plant crops like cotton and winter wheat. It mentions J. T. Whalen and J. Snyder as agents, a new suite of offices on the Bank of Commerce building’s seventh floor, and a forecast of harvest potential though conditions remain uncertain. The passage emphasizes continued high business activity and no signs of waning prosperity.
President Yoakum announces Arkansas Valley & Western railway from Enid to Avard 67 miles will operate under Frisco, with extended Frisco officials jurisdiction and regular service. A full list of stations and distances across the line is provided.
News reports that Dunkards from many states plan to sell homes and settle two separate tracts in the Pecos Valley. One area of about 19,000 acres lies between Carib Bed and Reewell with another 510 acres in Northern Texas between Herford and Bovina. Colonists will target cattle raising on one tract and fruit raising on the other.
Executive officials met to draft schedules for summer tourist traffic to Colorado and related fall rates. The talks aimed to set minimum schedules and reach a Segreah agreement to prevent excessive sound of the Louis ex- Position. No agreement was reached as some lines did not attend. Proposals included reducing two fuel-related schedules and extending excursion validity to avoid bancning the trate.
Washington March 4 A resolution was introduced in the house by representative Cowherd of Missouri at the instance of the National association of Hereford cattle breeders calling for a congressional investigation of alleged railroad discrimination against cattle shippers. Mr Cowherd said the association complains railroads refuse to move cattle in or out of stockyards at Kansas City and other western shipping centers and they cannot get cars.
The Santa Fe Railroad plans river boat operations to move fruit and produce from the Sacramento Valley to Antioch for shipment. Previously the Southern Pacific and Armour & Co controlled this trade, but Santa Fe aims to gain a share in the growing business as large quantities are prepared for export from this region.
An early 20th century news snippet notes New York, March 4, reporting railroad developments and optimism about national prosperity. It mentions the St Louis and San Francisco Railway and discusses damage from a recent fire affecting the southwest region. The piece reflects a cautious tone about economic prospects and regional stability.
Legal battles near Liberty decide in favor of the Rock Island railroad as suits over right of way proceed. J G Hobbes testifies on land values while farmers around Leeds resist the route, arguing high compensation is demanded for property needed to extend the St Louis line.
Charies Spalding of Spaldine Bros paused through Topeka at 5 20 am on a Santa Fe special train from Chicago to San Antonio. Leaving Chicago Wednesday afternoon he reached Emporia Thursday morning and arrived in San Antonio after 33 hours 89 minutes. He rushed to comfort a dying mother as blizzard conditions tested the journey.
Congress authorized Santa Fe railroad to purchase ten short line routes in Indian Territory from Chickasha to Pawnee Valley, and Pawnee to Canadian River. Bronc Montgomery, brakeman, left service on the Santa Fe. H A Mudge to return next week from a western tour. Is A Neely acted in Amparillo move.
Franke Woodruff of the Santa Fe, a department of tetsa, is reported to be back today from a Kansas city trip. The Santa Fe dusts a new passenger car to be delivered to the local depot immediately. Davis has long served in the railroad raids, while Mr. Hamilton, the claims attorney, will leave Sunday for a two week trip to California then to New York to join his wife and son visiting there.
The Interstate Midwinter Tournament runs March 8 to 10 at Beneos Gun Club near Seneca Kas with events including target sweeps, live bird races, and open handicap. Prize money totals up to 190 with various added purses and team races set. amateur events also listed.
A Leavenworth meeting considered reducing telephone charges from 1.50 to 1.00 monthly but the proposal failed to pass. The item appeared amid other civic agenda while discussions on rural delivery and local services continued.
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