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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1903

Page

4

Santa Fe and Colorado Southern in Denver deal

Denver reports talk of a major condensation of rail work as H A Mudge meets officials at Colorado Southern headquarters. A tentative plan would split construction work among Santa Fe, Denver and Rio Grande and Colorado Southern, with bids and contracts under review locally.

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Strike Talk Shapes Up For Great Northern Rail Case

Hill discusses a possible strike on the Great Northern railway system in St Paulsina. President Hil notes the men may accept the current quiet approach but warns a strike could trigger wider action. About 1.5 thousand workers might walk out only if their direct interests align.

Hill Great Northern St Paulsina Northern Hil Palit Ciimna Northfern Andain

Santa Fe Cuts Household Goods Freight Rate

Santa Fe announces a landmark one third reduction in household goods freight from Detroit to California, dropping from $240 per load to $2 per hundred pounds. The new rate, effective immediately, aims to ease westward migration costs amid rising freight pressures and may prompt other railroads to adopt similar schedules.

Bante Fe Detwer California Santa Fe Thiemarciog

Chien Milwaukie finfhead company reshapes lake shore plan

May 1 Milwaukee dispatch reports the Chien Milwaukie finfhead company serving police over a dispute about a section of railroad tracks along the lake shore. The company claims the path lies on its property and would impact the proposed lake shore drive project, potentially altering the work and authority involved.

Auwaukee Chien & Milwaukie Finfhead Lake Shore Elaine

Emigrants from the South Seek New Homes in California

A coarse report describes Mississippi migrants heading west in a mass movement to California. It notes families journeying by rail or ship to establish new settlements, with the larger exodus drawing attention from officials and observers.

Carioad California Monty Eomme Mikey Emi Lefanta

Emigrants From Mississippi Seek California Homes

The passage notes families of four or five children traveling together toward the setting sun. The emigrants, from southern Mississippi, head for Los Angeles to settle in the Golden State with various stopping points along the way, as reported by the Albuquerque Journal-Democrat.

Misulasippi Los Angeles Abd Aetile Golden State Albuquerquy Journal- Democrit

Leeds Will Stay as Toresey 11 Nine Serald Saves

Leeds retaining leadership amid health concerns and uncertain future. Mr Leeds to conduct Tick Utand Sormpimy while Mr Yoakam remains president of the Frisco. Relations between two companies likened to Parmerivania and Pailit fore.

Toresey Two Leeds Ciesey Sr. Yoakam Wit Frisco Unoee Parmerivania Fore & Ohla Perrone Davies Cam

Robinson Re-Elected At Central Rafixey Company Meeting

At a recent stockholders meeting, Robinson was re elected as president of the Central Rafixey Company. Executive committee members include H Ciny Ptores as chairman Breckbridge Jones Gabriel Morton FF H Prince Eben Richards ON Howe 4 4 Robinson W ts Stow J C Van Btar. Officers listed include AL Robinson president Eben Richards vice president and general counsel $f Nickerson vice president and general manager Gabriel Morrow vice president FH Prince vice president C A Brown treasurer Jenner Piner clerk W A Frost general auditor J A Hendry assistant treasurer Wallace Ibenham assistant elie.

the Boar AL Robinson Eben ‘Ricnard F Nickerson Wice Gabriel Morrow C. A. Brown Thesfr Jenner Piner W. A Frost J. A. Hendry Wallace B. Ibenham Fant Elie

Argentine Strike Ends as Santa Fe Boilermakers Return

The Santa Fe Argentine plant strike concluded with workers and officials reaching an agreement on hours and duties amid grievances over conditions. The conference in Kanene City on May 11 resolved wage and workload disputes, allowing a return to work.

Santa Fe Kanene City Han Antentine

Appointment of A Watts as clerk to Denver superintendent

Denver May 1 A Watts of Pittshire Kun is appointed enter clerk to the Superintendent. He will report to the office this morning to begin his new duties. The article mentions Melton and Hewitt in related roles and references Santa Fe and a presidential locomotive amid varied local notes and misprints.

Denver Colo T A. Watts Pittshire Kun Neiver Melton St Tavery Siemens Pat Kansas Shuthern Hewitt Santa Fe Fitet Gage Bowline

New Santa Fe Trainmaster Joins Marcelina Line

J. Stanley, formerly of Colorado & Sourbert, is appointed trainmaster for the Santa Fe at Marcelina. He arrives tonight and will oversee operations on the Marcelina line. Details of prior roles and immediate duties are noted, with a focus on Orient Road duties and upcoming shifts for work crews.

Marcelina Penner Colo T—H. J. Stanley Colorado & Sourbert Marceline Santa Fe My. Stanley Coloratte & Seitherm

Choctaw rail line work and local notices at Santa Fe

Reports mix of construction permits for the Choctaw Oklahoma and Texas extension from Emporia to Amarillo. Obituary notes mention Biblder Howe Laine Lawrence died at Santa Fe Hospital after injuries. Various railroad shop activities, staffing changes, and upcoming events including Topeka high school and Santa Fe trains.

W._R. Stubbs Texac Anserillo Tecumeiri Amarillo Biblder Howe Laine Lawrence

New York Report Clears Details On Umibria Inferest Machine

Investigators report bearing on the mystery of the inferent machine found on the Cunard line dock in January 1903. Stand-by dry oil batteries shipped from National Carbon, Cleveland, powered the device. dynamite was unlikely to be explosive but contained under eight percent nitroglycerin. The author of the warning letter is suspected to be American, masking handwriting.

New York Herald National Carbon Company of Cleveland Usempateriom Ieller Aoman

Real Estate Transfers and Forged Pay Checks Noted

Real estate transfers list multiple property transactions in Throop and surrounding areas including Buchanan Street and Throop's 4th addition with sums like 200 and 25. Names mention FP Chance O H Danter and GN Cottrell among others. A brief note reports forged pay checks affecting A H Baty and references a 1926 or similar dated location in St Louis and Denver context.

F.C. Paperoe Wite Chance Kentucky Tite Highland Park Bush Simonds Ghirisenin Strei Throop Cottrell H Danter Buchanan St Swentzel Mischott J. R. Muteane Linn Street Metskers Hourinis A. H. Baty H. J. Keith T.be iGurney Ritchie

Michigan Summer Vacation Offers Lakefront Getaways

Promotional note invites readers to plan a pleasant invigorating getaway at Michigan lakes and rivers. Mentions hookier titles and illustrated publications detailing places to visit. Requests requests for replies to HLF. Moeller, GP. A Pere Marquette R. 2, Detroit, Mich for air recuts.

Michigan

Machine Tools Lift Intelligence and Extend Working Years

A reflective piece arguing that advanced machinery and labor-saving devices in the United States raise worker intelligence and prolong careers. It cites James H. Bridges and Herbert Spencer affiliate data to compare American output and fatigue with French, German, and Russian norms, emphasizing mental skill over brute strength and predicting industrial leadership through mechanization. It discusses steel industry gains, reduced manual wear, and the broader market implications of increased cognitive demands on workers.

Wich Americas States England Hay Stlmort United States Frany James H. Bridge Herbert Spencer Dewk Lahorer Ming Otty

Workman’s daily toil and aging under new conditions

A London Times excerpt argues that after heavy labor a worker remains capable of continuing his job with modern conditions. It contends older workers could still earn full wages well past bodily prime and supports pension advocates by highlighting the need to balance physical exertion with feasible recreation and stimulation.

London Times

Photographs of Summer Resorts by Pere Marquette

Four photographic scenes from the Michigan Summer Resort Scenic Route are offered mounted ready for framing. Each 6 by 8 inches, printed without advertising, shipped as a souvenir for 25 cents. Address H. F. Mosler, Pere Marquette R. R. 2, Detroit. City Ticket Office Union Pacific Railroad, 25 Kansas Avenue.

Pere Marquette Michigan H. F. Mosiler GP. A Pere Marquette R.2 Detenit Mich City Ticket Ofice Union Pacific, Railroad Kansas Avenue

Canal Offer Reported From Pana Lmanal Camp Party

May reports state that the Pana Lmanal camp party has offered Colombia 312,000,000 of the 40,000,000 dollars the company earns from the United States government for canal property as part of negotiations over Canal control.

Pama Colombia Panalmanal Camp Party United States

Adjourned Annual Meeting of Topeka Pathway Co. stockholders

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Topeka Pathway Company adjourned with attendees lingering into the evening. Necker, Topeka, Kansas, April 20, 1903. Coughs and colds yield to the soothing effects of Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup.

Topeka Patlway Company O. Necker Pau Topeka Dr. Wood

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