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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1900

Page

3

Railroad Officials Challenge Recent Order on Inspections

Railway officials insist delays are unnecessary and oppose state sanitary regulations. They argue the commission oversteps and threaten to contest costed burdens while seeking a prompt review by attorney general and court appeal if needed. The dispute centers on entry of inspectors after April 2 and port of Fort Worth inspections.

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Lewis Kingman Sketch of Mexican Life and Scenery

Former Topeka writer Lewis Kingman, chief engineer on the Mexican Central, describes Mexican life and landscapes with vivid scenes. The essay invites readers to see Tequilean valleys, Lake Chapultepec, Tequila Mountain, and bustling towns through his tour narrative and illustrated portrayals.

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Beet sugar industry expands in Colorado sugar valley

The Beet sugar industry in Colorado's Salina valley grows with railroad spur lines to support new factories. Sugar City and Ordway see plans for a sugar plant and spur connections by the Santa Fe and other lines. Early infrastructure hints at large crop potential and rising beet production benefiting local mills and economy.

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Transcontinental Line Absorption Rumor Sparks Denver Conference

Rumors claim absorption of the Gulorage Midian stops in Denver March. A proposed new transcontinental link may consolidate the Colorado & Southern and the Rio Grande Western with a 50 mile south route in Canon. Rio Grande Western presses for usage rights and possibly a controlling interest via built trade routes rather than a direct purchase.

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Santa Fe President Praises Grand Canyon Beauties Lecture

Santa Fe President listened to a lecture on the Grand Canyon’s beauties. The event involved Santa Fe officials and railroad leaders including Peppiet Jeet Whitahagne and Chetow Failroad staff, with EP Ripley and HK Gregory in attendance.

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Harvey Poultry Farm Planned Near Newton Kansas

Newton Kansas March 20 plans for a ten acre poultry farm south of town to support the Harvey system. The project aims to boost Newton as a central poultry supply point with a potential yearly poultry value around one thousand dollars, with two existing produce houses and more growth when the farm opens.

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Western roads plan abolition of agencies and ticket commissions

Western Roads announces a sequence of economic reforms starting with abolishing ticket commissions. The plan extends to eliminating individual ratemaking outside core territories and reallocating agency duties across eastern markets. The target areas include California, Southern divisions, New England expansion, and eventual implementation in Chicago and St Louis business centers.

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Pecos Valley Extension Survey Toward El Paso

A surveying party of fifteen under Chet Engineer Conwell starts from Miller Station to map a line from Rosewell to El Paso. The effort aims to connect Pecos Valley with Texas Pacific and Fort Worth and Denver routes, linking toward Case Grande and the Pacific line from Mexico.

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Santa Fe Ferry Trains Opening Delayed May 1

Santa Fe announces ferry trains across the bay will open May 1. The delay is mainly due to equipment preparations rather than track work. Some soft spots in the track must be firmed and the tunnel still needs work before trains run through.

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Santa Fe Buys Wharf for City Subway at Market Street

Newton reports the Santa Fe Railway bought a wharf at Market Street dock to support ferry systems under the city’s center. A subway under the tracks is planned from East Seventh to Broadway, with crossings Broadway and Walnut to be discussed. estimated cost near 60,000. Other items note Katy extension survey to Galena and March earnings, plus incidents and personnel in the Santa Fe system.

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Labor and personnel shifts at Emporia railroad yard in brief

In Emporia the Moody crew laid off for weeks with Fireman Marshal riding in yesterday on Train 35. Conductor James Plummeer returned from west Hutchinson duck season after bringing back 40 ducks. Five engine crews moved from pool to the external board amid shortages. Names listed include engineers Hry on Sanmel Mekhalebt Smith Jackson, and others Simons Ruggley Carter Smith Copper. Uncle Tytherleigh returns to duties as baggage master after illness, Walt Law resigns as Santa Fe police, Carl Jittman replaces him as baggage master.

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Bryan Platform Endorsed by Nebraska Democrats and Populists

Willem Bryan unveils a merged platform at the Nebraska Democratic convention aligning with Chicago and Populist tenets. It calls for sixteen to one, direct election of U S senators, opposition to trusts and imperialism, and municipal ownership of franchises while pledging to wage war on trusts and defend greenbacks. The address signals Bryan’s influence shaping the Kansas City line, with Sen. Bryan praised as the platform’s driving force.

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Kilian Sixth District Convention Draws Big Crowd in Hays

Hays City on March 20 hosts the Kilian congressional convention for the Sixth district with 300 to 500 visitors including Governor Stanley Secretary of State Clark and Rep Reeder. Visitors entertained in homes to ease hotel crowding while the port Hayes Reservation parade honored Reeder, the first Republican to carry the district in ten years, amid Baker and Burton senatorial force tensions.

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Kidney trouble cure swamped by sensational promotion

An old styled advertisement extols kidney and bladder health claiming kidneys filter waste, urging readers to check family history and symptoms like back pain and urinary issues. It touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a recommended remedy with free samples and testimonial claims, urging mail requests from readers of Topeka Daily State Journal.

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Debate Over Philippines Policy Splits Republicans

The article reports a heated anti-imperial critique within the Republican camp advocating Philippine independence and cautious policy to avoid a US protectorate. It questions citizenship, voting rights, and future status for Filipinos, urging adherence to American principles and a clear mission in the archipelago. A populist convention also appears turbulent with frequent calls and heated measures.

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