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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
3
A pasted advertisement fragment lists fabric and trimming items, including fan- forms, moire ribbons, satin and gros grain, and wide widths. It markets department 252 stock of ribbons, belts, pocket books, brushes, comics, lace, parasols, and sun umbrellas with prices and color options.
The Emporia report suggests a Bradley case acquittal as testimony on January dance night and a window view prompt questions about motives. Defense moves to strike evidence on motive while prosecutor questions timing and alibi, with witness accounts of gunshots and local gun play.
Paris May 18 the Duke of Orleans resigns from a club amid committee hostility over a letter praising caricatures of Queen Victoria. Other clubs and members respond, while a separate note mentions Fenian plots and prison sentences tied to canal incidents in chaotic coverage.
A revised, unclear report from New York mentions John Clark and the Pristyionan Rospital as improved. The fragment suggests better conditions and patient conditions are improving.
A committee of Atchison Kansas City and shop workers is forming to plan the annual Santa Fe excursion and picnic for city employees. Officers were chosen and subcommittees set, with June 1 date likely but not decided. A general meeting will be held next at the Talliest M.A. parlors to finalize plans and timing.
The Florence & Cripple Creek line sparked a switchmen strike in Victor after conductor Munson and brakeman Boylan faced discipline over a train too large for its cars on a steep section. Superintendent Rockwell held an inquiry as union officials push for the two workers.
Memphis plans a second main line from Kansas City to Olathe about 21 miles, with work expected by November. The upgrade will ease yard congestion, incorporate wooden bridges replaced by steel structures or culverts, and support increased traffic. The railroad orders six freight engines, a new passenger engine, and adds 260 coal cars and 200 boxcars for fall traffic.
Chicago officials report strong interest in a bill introduced today covering railroads by car express steamboat and telegraph sectors. The measure aims to regulate practices amid growing transportation and commerce concerns.
The opinion states that evidence does not show that using more than one engine to propel a train creates unreasonable danger to employees. It notes perhaps less danger and finds possible economy and improved transportation. The commission concludes the petitioners' application is not granted.
D B Robinson resigns as president of the Prisco railway after years of service. He had led Santa Fe operations during receivership, previously held posts across multiple lines including Central Pacific Sacramento and Atlantic & Pacific. Born in St Albans Vermont in 187, he entered rail service in 1863 and rose through roles in Mexico and the southwestern system before 1954 leadership at the Phoenix line.
General superintendent W C Nixon of Gulf Colorado Santa Fe travels toward Shreveport to observe grade reductions and related work. The dispatch notes continued progress on lowering grades with key officials scheduled for inspections and site reviews.
Amos Heeler known as the Santa Fe sow tamer returned home last night after attending sessions of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Milwaukee. The city’s stance on Pleasant’s visit appears to be a key issue in discussions this week.
A switchman named Stone suffered a painful injury when a large steel splinter tore loose from a locomotive running at high speed. The fragment snagged his foot, tearing it from the foot board as the engine sped along the track.
Well known Topeka man Mr J K Brooks has been named assistant to Chief Engineer Kennedy of the Consolidated Railway and Electric Lighting and Equipment Company in New York City. He will leave soon to assume his new post after previously directing the mechanical department at the State Agricultural College in Manhattan and Topeka.
Santa Fe representatives announce rail gauge work transferred to the Western railroad project. The Santa Fe Rock Tauk bridge gang is now at Sewee on the Guthrie line and its work is nearing completion. Local reports note the bridge and track improvements advancing steadily with crews active on the Guthrie route.
J. R. Dilton the Rector announces a staffing change as S. F. plans to hire a freight agent and he will depart for Dallas within a day or two to arrange the transition.
In the office of Master Mechanic Bes Johnson an illness report appears with several staff notes. Aban Joeng is named as yardmaster and holds a double barreled casines via tobacco tag rewards. Father Hight Fireman McKenna remains in service, while De Dergare resigns. T. F. Merrit succeeds F. H. Stilleto as foreman of the roundhouse.
The readable lines describe a repair or return to work after illness, a promotion at a greenhouse, an injury involving a visiting person, and three tramps in railroad yards selling rest fees with suspicion of theft.
London dispatch reports Irish leaders Redmond and Dillon view Salisbury Balfour and Chamberlain anti home rule remarks as a tactic to weaken the Irish party. It notes the party will not align with Liberals or Tories and predicts a strong Irish showing in the next Parliament, with some secret Irish movement amid limited immediate alarm.
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