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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
4
Fragmentary names and titles appear for a fraternal order or society listing. Several high rank positions are shown with unusual spellings, including supreme marshal, supreme inner sentinel, and supreme outer sentinel, followed by scattered given names and locations. The readable items resemble a ceremonial roster or organizational roll.
An article from Chicago on May 12 reports Rev. Jobo Duc less detared that the Outred Staten is the white man’s country and urged segregation. A local speaker urged that the white race must rule, while others warned of bloodshed if blacks vote. The speech drew protests and editorial reactions from the Frataton jaigere.
Mayor John Beard of Danville Illinois appoints an all Negro fire crew for the Fifth Ward engine hose team. The move shocks many Republicans and prompts criticism from opponents while President Cleveland era references surface.
May 15 report from Hakimore says Mies May Brown, daughter of Gov. Frank Brow, plans to appear on stage and faces opposition from her father’s faction. She is said to be in Aliant preparing for a Port Stick benefit, with talks of a possible bottom start and cemetery arrangements.
Philadelphia reports a shocking tale involving Mrs. J. Edward Addicks and a servant in a wringer incident tied to alleged manipulation of clothes. Separate notes mention a $145,000 school endowment by Mrs. Addicks, with related references to Carthage and Washington alliances and a $5,800 grant at Carthage.
On May 15 in Saint Paul the GN system avoided a strike after a mediated compromise granting a roughly 14 percent intertive wage increase. Yard workers gain 3 cent per hour, new hires receive raises after one year, and double heading limits are set regionally. Negotiators Garretson Newman and Ward led talks with local business leaders aiding a swift agreement.
Report from New York indicates Frisco common stock may receive a four percent dividend before August with a possible exchange offer involving Louis and San Franciscos. The Rock Island and other holdings may see fixed charges rise and dividends on the Frisco stock likely to be paid by year end.
A movement by railroad managements to compel labor unions to submit disputes to arbitration is proposed to end negotiations deadlock. The plan targets major lines including Chicago, Burlington and Quincy and others in western routes. unions have largely refused or dodged early arbitration. The effort seeks a general, territorial arbitration authority to bind all roads and labor groups.
Former foreman remains at work as a subordinate while Rich Giddings is named foreman. The office of superintendent is abolished and Calvin is reassigned to an assistant manager post, taking full duties on June 1 as the general superintendent position is terminated. The Four-Track News notes a May issue travel education feature about Cloudcroft.
Robert Anthon s of Chicago general counsel for Rock Island and M A Low of Topeka led their Texas hearing on contracts that would let the Rock Island operate trains over Houston and Texas Central Houston East West Texas and Sabine routes. They said Rock Island would gain half the stock of Houston and Texas Central half of Houston East West Texas and a third of Sabine. plan to form a separate entity for Dallas Sabine. The railroad commission took the matter under advisement with no decision yet.
An early morning incident reports a Prairie engine running away after a switch engine and crew intervened near the roundhouse. The runaway breached the route, delaying service as both engines aided to regain control and stop the train.
The government proposes a plan in Melbourne to deter strikes by penalties up to 200 pounds and imprisonment. Officials may destroy strike documents and enforce penalties for those aiding or participating in a strike. An amendment to evaluate the need to work was defeated by a vote of 30 to 0.
Pittsburg May 15 The Order of Railway Conductors discusses insurance law amendments and a rise in grand officers pay with broad member support. The plan would raise the stakes for grand officers as most current officers are to be re elected. Extension for the Katy line involves McAlester to Hot Springs with a seven mile proximity to Fort Smith and Western rail. H Nattels appointed division freight and passenger agent for the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway at Des Moines replacing Davenport. May Hitchcock retires on pension after fifty years in railroad service as general agent of the passenger department in San Francisco.
May 15 report from Kannasity Missouri notes Great Northern Railway seeks qualified conductors in freight and passenger service with a monthly pay of 140 for inexperienced men. Elsewhere, Hitchcock retires under Harriman pension plans after a long East Coast railroad career, and yard workers face resignations and rehires as the Pacific coast operations adjust.
Local Ucket agent reports heavy California traffic this week. Notes from Santa Fe eastbound service and preparations for No. 5 through trains. Personnel changes include J. A. Schiting reassigned and new freight auditor Herbert Bunnitas joining. Weather delays affect construction and manufacturing in the Harvey caving area. officials anticipate September completion. Eastern Star officers elected in Wichita with state Mason focus and plans for a new addition.
May Day plans for the Shamrocks at Gourock were disrupted as gate trading delays prevented racing. Arrangements were finalized to dock the two yachts Brantley and Overhmiling, equipping them with ocean gear for upcoming activities.
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