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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1899
Page
3
Chicago businessman Robert Dunlap and New York financier F T A Junkin are noted in a brief railroad news item. The report lists their names and cities but provides no additional details on events, roles, or outcomes.
The Santa Fe offices report abolishing the State Solicitor of Illinois post and creating two new general attorney posts. Robert Dunlap becomes general attorney handling contracts and leases. J. Jun Kip assumed general duties in New York. Kenna to relinquish duties as general solicitor while remaining with the company. The change aims for uniform contracts and taxes, with authority centralized in New York and Chicago.
Santa Fe Hospital Association releases the two year report ending June 20, 1897 and June 20, 1895. Dr J P Kaster, surgeon, notes 21.5 percent of cases treated for taltners and 2921 injuries, total cases rising from prior year. Operating expenses listed at $5.
George F Hawkes formerly Santa Fe trainmaster at Arkansas City is promoted to superintendent of the San Luis division of the Mexican Central railway with headquarters at San Luis Potosi He succeeds E E Sioner who becomes general superintendent at City of Mexico The State Journal had reported F B McKercher former chief clerk may become general manager with Styner as assistant general manager The promotion signals Mexican Central’s planned requisition of the line and movement of key executives
Las Vegas New Mexico May 2 work to replace bridges on the division of the Santa Fe with heavier structures is advancing well. Fourteen bridges have been replaced and ten more are planned on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line near Independence. A man named Adrian Smith of Barkton was arrested for throwing stones at moving trains and sought the maximum sentence. he has prior penitentiary time. Sedalia Missouri May 2 M K and T officials reduce May operating expenses, sending Sedalia shops to half time likely through July for the annual meeting.
May 3 Pratt reports the worst hail storm in memory striking the town. Hail measured eight inches in circumference and over two feet deep in places. Skylights and glass shattered, tin roofs damaged beyond repair, and hundreds of window lights broken. A broad area in the town and suburbs was lashed by the storm with heavy rain and attic wind.
Miss Alice Spradlin writes from Manila to Mrs. F R Thorne about her son Donald of Company K caring for his brother Oscar after Oscar was killed by a sniper. She conveys comfort, faith, and the hope that the brothers' love and prayers will console their mother.
Beloit residents mourn Old Jimmie Dodd a longtime character and former Queen's army veteran who died suddenly after being found on a porch. He served in the Crimean War and spent much of his life in the army. Citizens funded burial costs a Catholic service and procession to the cemetery, with Mantfold's band leading.
The G A R department of Kansas West of the state center of population voices fatigue at constant eastern arrivals and plans to organize a new association headquarters at Ellsworth. May 2. The excerpt notes members feeling weary after years of eastbound mobilizations and seeks to settle leadership and location decisions amidst regional strain.
Old soldiers in western Kansas form the Western State Reunion association to unite territories west of Dickinson county. The group will hold annual reunions at Ellsworth on grounds owned by the GAR including a hospital and Mather Bickerdyke home. Posts nominate delegates to meet in Ellsworth by June 19 1899 to organize plans.
Fort Scott May 1 The harshness of justice appeared in federal court as W D Riles a LeRoy Kan merchant was convicted on a petty charge after claiming to have been robbed of 1 58 He said 1400 of his savings were lost and he had trusted a man selling stock in exchange for a return is dropped The defendant was defamed by the card by W Rodecker of Rodesha.
Marion May 4 G J Dalke German Baptist missionary from Aillisboro Kansas eloped Sunday night with Mrs Putike wife of ex county commissioner and leading Republican politician of Marion county The couples are about 35 both speak English and German They carried a worn yellow leather satchel They are believed headed to Kansas City after buying Florence tickets The deserted husband Mr Funke is crushed by the situation
Pittsburg May 32 At a miners and operators conference several operators agreed not to ship coal into the territory of striking miners until a settlement is reached A resolution asked operators with striking miners in the Indian Territory to meet miners officials in a conference on May 6 to discuss the differences and seek a settlement
Atchison May 2 H H Wentworth an Atchison Christian Scientist once labeled a rival of Schlatter the healer died yesterday of old age. He lived in this section nearly fifty years. A former freighter on the western plains his wagon train was looted and burned by Indians. He presented a government claim but was never reimbursed.
The jury panel for the Moore murder case is listed with J T Severance as the only city member. Defense questions jurors on mental responsibility while five separate trials follow, each tied to the murdered children. The defendant is described as restrained beside his wife’s side during testimony.
A messy note describes reactions during an inquest and mentions Mrs. Moore and her sisters. It reports Parmer killing Himes in Waterville, then Geo Tyler's suicide near Walnut township. A gas well near Cherryvale reached 64 feet, unusual depth. High winds at Douglas Dorado caused property damage. Osburn's livery barn and several buildings were destroyed and an opera house roof blown off.
Heavy rain drenched Salina and surrounding Saline County last night with thunder and hail. Streets flooded several inches, aiding the wheat crop. In Abilene, J H Niessey, superintendent of city swims, was re elected by the board and received a $109 salary raise. J E Lee chosen president of the [text cut off].
El Dorado reports N. F. Frazier the county’s wealthiest resident and partners have secured a charter leased a room and will establish a state bank as soon as arrangements are completed.
Acting Secretary of War Meikivichn releases Captain Richardson report on Circle City Alaska where locals oppose garrison rule. Lieutenant Walker notes business men favor troops for order but many residents expect short stay. proposed general regulations and a small patrol are approved.
President McKinley signed a parcels post convention with Venezuela. Effective July 1 after ratification, merchandise parcels up to eleven pounds may travel by mail at 12 cents per pound. Also notes a Baptist societies’ trip to San Francisco on May 25 and announces the death of Eugene Hyde, president of Equitable Life.
Old soldier Lewis Hedderman, injured by a Rock Island switch engine, lies in a city jail cell on a damp mattress with little care. Officials debate hospital care, funding, and city county responsibilities, urging urgent arrangements for injured residents and a city hospital or formal care system.
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