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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1900
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Crawford Rivet Company and a reformer, with scattered words about theater, argument, and upcoming Mend tomorrow, but the text is largely unreadable and lacks identifiable events or persons.
W C Squire, engineer of tests for Santa Fe over three years, resigns to join Frisco as mechanical engineer. He will relocate to Springfield Missouri, succeeding Geo H Hancock as Santa Fe’s first mechanical department official to follow Hancock to the Frisco. Squire’s long service included work on new locomotives and machinery, with replacements named for the Santa Fe and related lines.
Santa Fe announces added round trip excursion dates for Western school teachers. On June 3 and 12 teachers can travel to Minneapolis river points and Chicago for one fare plus $2 with return by September. Additional dates expand sale to June 21, 12, 34, July 12, 2 and August 4. The plan, long discussed, has not been adopted in Kansas and Colorado.
In Topeka and Ottawa a factory halves shop time under a retrenchment plan. About twenty men are split into two fourty hour periods, with wages ranging from 1 to 3 dollars daily. The paint shop foreman is said to be affected and officials expect broader cuts across departments despite no lack of work. Much heavier tasks shift to Topeka as labor cost reductions continue.
A committee proposes a minimum tea transport rate of 325 pounds per quantity for shipments to St Paul Chicago Cleveland New York and other common points. The plan also suggests a sixty nine percent base rate and potential increases across routes with possible reductions in some areas. Officials note cotton export movements to Japan remain unchanged.
Veteran Santa Fe employee dies suddenly Tuesday morning in unclear circumstances. The report notes a crate incident and mentions Reon B. Fotelle as assuming the deputy position at the railroad yard.
Cleveland May 2 The New York Chicago and St Louis Nickel Plate Railroad reports to stockholders shows net earnings of 1 202 552 for the year ending December 31 1898 with total earnings 3727 451 and traffic and terminal gains contributing to the record.
San Francisco May 2 The recently elected directors of the Central Pacific Railroad Company of Utah prepared for the Central Pacific Railroad Company of California have selected officers for the year. President Warren T. Spaulding elected. salary and finances noted. Port Worth Texas May 2 B D Keeler named vice president and traffic manager.
The document states no employment will be given to any person connected to a relative with direct or indirect jurisdiction. Spencer & Waters agent Mr. Waturn will seek state orders for machinery purchases, including locomotives, for mining operations and elevators.
John Schilling of Town visits Newton and brings news of old-time Santa Fe era workers. Brakeman Walter Tullis returns from vacation as railroad men raise 40 to aid Mrs D C Coates widow of a Winter operator killed by a barging accident. James Lawrence Finch, once with Santa Fe, now linked to greasers in Mexico, visits Newton while planning to return to the United States.
Governor Stanley requests aid from state employes at public institutions to raise over 600 dollars to finish medals for the Twentieth Kansas regiment. A circular notes limited progress and urges officers and staff to donate, with the reform school already contributing. The appeal seeks personal subscriptions and prompt remittance to Department Commander Coulter.
At a committee meeting to organize a monument for Col. Holliday the group voted to incorporate immediately elect officers and begin fundraising. Judges John Guthrie Edward Wilder Major T J Anderson were chosen to draft incorporation articles and directors from across Kansas will join. First fund gift came from AUT Greene Lecompton with many potential regional contributors named later.
Former President Benjamin Harrison presided at Carnegie Hall for the closing Ecumenical Conference session in New York. The hall was packed to near capacity, with hundreds turned away. Delegates delivered speeches including Doane of Albany and Dr Maleibte Babcock, with Rev W T Barber of London also present. Harrison noted historic enthusiasm levels and reflected on the wider campaign and crowd energy. He cited multiple meetings over ten days and referenced discussions at Presbyterian and other churches as well as in Century discussions.
Battle for Kansas Republican state central committee chairmanship narrows to Albaugh and Simpson. Burton allies back Simpson. Albaugh seeks reelection with cross-border support. Convention timing, power, and appointments hinge on who wins, with implications for federal and state posts and party control.
A meeting on anti-poll tax revival drew attention as organizers urged mayoral attendance. The report notes disjointed phrases while detailing a rail schedule reference to April service changes and city transit lines.
Delegates from Michigan declare support for the Chicago platform advocating reform and civil rights, denouncing imperial policy and McKinley's stance in Puerto Rico. They back gold and silver monetary union, oppose large standing armies, support home rule for cities, and favor initiative referendums. They instruct voting for Willis Jennings Bryan for president and applaud Sonne for vice president.
Senator Hanna, head of the Republican national committee, predicts McKinley’s reelection from a Washington dispatch. He stresses hard work, disciplined campaign effort, and optimism across states including Maryland, Kansas, South Dakota, Washington, Idaho, and Montana, with Kentucky seen as doubtful but still winnable.
The eight hour day push spreads across New England with widespread demand in many districts. Reston Preece notes tight hours in most areas while a few strikes are settled. Barre sees a major strike as police move to quell disruption. Providence and Pawtucket also report actions. A sudden croup emergency prompts Dr Thomas Eletric Oil as a remedy.
The Federated clubs of Kansas met in Winfield representing 65 towns with 27 new clubs and four members admitted. Attendees heard programs on education, literature, and civic topics while Mayor Albright welcomed visitors and Mrs. Ware of Topeka thanked Winfield. The gathering emphasized loyalty and continued growth of a statewide federation across cities and villages.
Florence Hopkins of Leavenworth appears in a May issue of the Winheld Courier praised for community service. The piece highlights Mrs Eugene Ware of Howe as vice president of the state federation and notes her influence in finance education and the state recipe bureau, reflecting wide admiration within club circles.
Milwaukee heads toward the Republican National Convention as sergeant at arms George W Wiswell announces all arrangements. Contracts awarded and funds allocated, with 15 000 capacity. Key staff named including David Owen and Charles Stone. The event opens June 19 with sessions through June 20 and a mass meeting by allied clubs.
Washington May 2 Albany New York emerges as Gen Phil Sheridans birthplace amid debate over a monument bill. Rep Glynn and Mrs Sheridan support Albany as the birth site citing West Point records and letters, while opponents question the claim.
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