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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1901
Page
3
A fragmented clipping describes an “Honest Old Quaker” claimed cured by a famous medical method. The text is garbled with broken phrases and stray letters, indicating an advertisement or column note about a medical treatment offered free by a Bowe & Main Street entity, with unclear product or service details.
John Pondier aged about 85, long associated with Gould on Wall Street and a veteran broker for Trans reserved lines, died after a prolonged illness. He resided in New York and was linked with Jay Gould, the Union Pacific Railroad, and other Wall Street figures. Funeral services expected. arrangements to be announced.
Fragmentary remittance to the U S Supreme Court recounts former president Harrison as counsel in a suit challenging municipal bonds issued by Sagta Crue. The petition, delayed by counsel changes, left the court in doubt about representation and timing.
Kansas City March 21 A H Motter reports that J Moffet, long time western passenger agent for Chicago Great Western, has been named general eastern passenger agent with headquarters in New York. He succeeds W J Leahy and replaces J A Stewart as Santa Fe and allied lines reorganize traffic leadership. The move follows the death of Cennedy and shifts across several railways including Great Western and Santa Fe.
Reports from San Francisco dated March 2 describe Santa Fe locomotives now burning crude oil from California fields. The development, centered in Kern River and McKittrick areas, is creating excitement as wells rapidly reach production and supply engines across the system.
A fragmentary report argues that petroleum may meet a fraction of coal demand, with costs per ton and parcels discussed. It notes planned movements of goods and shipments via rail lines from St Joseph to Des Moines, and references Western bankers backing earlier railroad support along the Great Northern route in North Dakota and nearby states. The text lists towns and routes, and mentions anticipated train transfers and regional distribution challenges amid a broader energy and transportation debate.
Salt Lake March 11 The San Pern Los Angeles & Salt Lake railroad company incorporation papers were filed with the state. Capital set at 35,000,000 with 100 year life. Officers include President Willan A. Clark of Butte and Jox L Lewis as second vice president. Directors include G. Ledghilla Perry Whedington Thormis Kearns Reed Smoot and others. Construction to begin from Los Angeles with surveyors to locate the line. many details of stock and filings noted.
President Haya of Southern Pacific announces plans to extend track work and increase spending with mammoth contracts to be set in the near future. The policy aims to bring San Francisco nearer to Oregon by reducing time and expanding the main line, with work expected to commence soon after the policy cut off on the Wyoming main line.
The project to complete the bridge will grant BR oO and Chicago and North Western railways access to Kansas City. It is probable that Frank D. Moore of St. Louis, the architect, will guide the general outline of the St. ridge, following the plan.
Kansas Board of Railroad Assessors start annual inspection trip, touring lines across the state. First leg covers the Santa Fe route from Holiday to Emporia and the E Darnio branch, with the board planning no other trips this week.
In San Francisco President BP reports Rinky ne the Haste FO travels to Santa Barbara for two months. An Ohio judge defines baggage in a constitutional sense, excluding valuables for personal use. Courtney is promoted to check clerk in the Santa Fe freight department in Wichita.
Miscellaneous El Paso area reports cover Santa Fe workers returning after illness and transfers, hospitalities, and local shop activity. Notables include Brightman resuming work after illness, repairs and crew changes at the round-house, and Mrs. Tackett of St Louis dying in town for health reasons.
The piece argues that consumption is not hereditary but infectious with low vital force hereditary enabling it. It suggests an infection starts it and estimates about five percent of the human race is affected, urging fair care and Scott’s emulsion of cod liver oil as a preventive measure. It reads like a promotional fragment mentioning Scott, Burne, and a postable address.
March reports from Paris London and Washington summarize political shifts, military events, and notable deaths. Key items include a strike threat by miners in Venetia, troop movements responding to damage in Coloxnola, and a series of diplomatic and court notices affecting officials and prominent figures across Europe and the Americas.
Governor Odi resists new police reform plan backed by Senator Platt and allies. Frank Platt arrives with the bill proposing a temporary commission to govern New York City policing while preserving existing arrangements, with constitutional issues and veto threats shaping the controversy.
Mexican President Diaz arrives in Mexico City amid a cheering crowd after a presidential train stops at the station. He appears in an open car, waves to supporters, and travels to the presidential residence as streets are festooned with flags and lights, signaling a festive return.
Chicago woman identified as Lottie Jones, inspired by Carrie Nation, led an action on the South Side to smash a coal office at 255 Dearborn Street and ignite kindling wood. The disruption extended to a policy depot where her husband stood by as the scene unfolded. the crowd dispersed without further incident.
An OCR fragment details Burlington Route trains from Denver to Puget Sound and Portland, including coaches and chair cars. It lists through services to Omaha, St Joseph, Chicago, St Louis, and notes various trains and times. Officials R H Crozier L W Wakeley Howard Elliott are cited as general managers.
Meworks extends time from March 21 to J T Morgan Co and United States asset consortium manage a timing extension under the manager’s terms. The deposit in accord with the plan remains, with holders to act within the original window. Historical notes appear scattered about cures and wartime reforms, including mentions of naturalization and electricity, but the key action is the extension granted to the syndicate and its asset coordination.
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