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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1904
Page
4
Rail unions report widespread resignations as Santa Fe hires hundreds to fill posts. Los Angeles headquarters note nonunion workers sent to several shops, while boilermakers at Albuquerque and San Bernardino report pressure to join. Officials deny reemployment to strikers and claim imported labor will be housed and fed until needed.
Non union machinists refuse Santa Fe strike duty in Los Angeles. Richard Murphy and nine others, brought from Baldwin Locomotive Works, quit after learning they would replace striking workers for 5 cents per hour, despite contracts for 61 days. They report poor treatment and lack of newspapers, with a $5 donation aiding the workers.
Reports from New York describe a supposed reorganization struggle at the Mexican Central railroad with tensions between Pierce-Stow interests and Speyer Kuhn Loeb. The chatter mentions a possible six months loan and prompts questions about terms and control amid ongoing financial maneuvering.
Surveys underway for a line from Anthony Kansas to Denver Colorado via Medicine Lodge and Dodge City. Directors include A K Verex of American International Bank and Toledo Northwestern ties. officers named J M Bickel president and J D Brown first vice president. Line exact path undecided awaiting right of way decisions. project aims to enhance Anthony as a shipping station.
A 4 A mass meeting of Hobart citizens and farmers at the opera houses decided to pursue securing the Orient Railroad for Hobart. Judge D S Hill presided. A citizen committee will arrange with Mr Stilwell for a day to visit Kansas City and push the project. Local business men pledged large sums. The Orient would run nine miles west of Hobart and cross Rock Island at Lone Wolf.
Galveston Texas May 4 For a long time the Santa Fe has been introducing non union machinists in its shops and 20 per cent of those on the Gulf lines are non union men The company has over 2000 guards employed over the 1409 miles of road on the Gulf division of the Atchison and in addition to the guards at the shops every water tank and fuel supply tank and coal bin is guarded day and night and with every engine two guards remain on duty every hour of the day The only fear the management has is that strikers or sympathizers will dope the engines and today several attempts to doctor locomotives by placing a skalle in the water were frustrated by guards
A Rockford resident recounts a Milwaukee Road passenger fare issue from April, noting she rode with a man older than 70 who did not buy a ticket and was not asked for payment. She reflects on the moral lesson and mentions an accompanying one dollar bill.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reopened the anthracite coal rate inquiry triggered by Willem Tr. Heater against the Philadelphia and Keating Railway and other coal carriers from Pennsylvania to New York and beyond. The case is set for hearing in a New York City federal courtroom on May 34, with additional testimony to be submitted by both complainant and defendants. The Union Pacific Booklet touts new art and imagery in its latest publication.
A fragment from a Chicago Tribune clipping describes John D. Rockefeller Jr speaking to his Sunday class about reconciling faith with suffering. A discussion follows on why righteous people face loss and disappointment, with a quoted Bible verse cited by a student and Rockefeller joining in the laughter.
Supreme Court Justice Holmes dissents in a case framing a Texas statute penalizing railroads for letting Johnson grass seed along lines. The majority upholds the law as protecting public welfare against injurious plants, noting caution in broad restraints while affirming legislative guardianship of liberties.
Wichita May 4 Chief Burt Statter towed five extra men to the Santa Fe roundhouse to protect engines from possible damage by striker sympathizers. No strike here, few workers, and some hired out. The action appears precautionary amid wider unrest in other cities.
The Emporia doctors discuss who may fill the late Dr Jacobs’s Santa Fe surgeon and physician post. Petitions circulated for Dr Morrison, Bokdail, Foncannon, and Hunt as candidates, with hospital support tied to each donor’s contribution.
A Herald dispatch from Buenos Aires reports Labor Day clashes in New York as police and federation workers clashed during street parade. Gunfire by rioters and police led to one man and two rioters killed, about 300 wounded. Ambulances ferried the injured as the Socialist parade proceeded with only minor disruption.
May 4 Leavenworth Kans The demurrer by the defendant in the Sherman Medill versus Nina Medill case is sustained in district court The matter centers on a will left by the late S Hi to her niece Faery Hollingcourt The suit involves an estate and a change of venue to a different county Major Reed of Kansas City and Judge Gilymtrick presided The state notes and a building project near Leavenworth feature in related court actions
In Chitaso Massachusetts a building union prepares to close every plant today after nearly unanimous vote by the dealers to halt operations. Negotiations with employers stalled as stone lime and cement estimators join the strike.
May 4 Hobart Oklahoma farmhouse of Peter Schmitt near Bemsle five miles north struck by lightning. Four children aged 4 and 2 were killed while asleep in the house. Police and local officials report a fatal lightning incident at the rural residence.
Washington May 4 Speaker Cannon declares he would not accept any vice presidency bid under any circumstances. In an interview he cites 30 years in the House, his dedication to legislation, and says he would run again if Republicans hold a majority. otherwise he would work to support the minority and provide the best service possible as a representative. He notes many Republicans may be better suited for the ticket, affirming his decision as a citizen and party member.
Washburn College defeated Ottawa University 3 to 1 on Washburn field Tuesday afternoon. McDonald opened the scoring with a third inning single, Becker and Eithn added hits, and McDonald scored on a later play. Coldren pitched for Washburn, while Ottawa threatened but failed to capitalize after four hits and one error.
Thousands suffer kidney trouble without knowing it the ad claims. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root is touted as a cure with testimonials, urging readers to request a sample bottle by mail and to trust the product for kidney, bladder and related issues.
The report recaps a ragged game with errors and scattered hits as college players like Anderson Premey Mohler and Anflereen deliver mixed performances. Crowds note impressive fielding by Anderson and Topeka professional experience aiding Kat Washborn’s squad, while nerves and fatigue color the late innings and celebrations.
May 4 Los Angeles reports a storm last Sunday caused property damage and near-miss disasters. A 40-foot yawl drifted from its anchor near Avaloneot during the gale. no trace of the crew has been found. Other items mark naval exam results and a letter praising Snow Liniment with an appended improper fragment.
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