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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1900
Page
3
The Union Pacific management orders a forthcoming train and station examination for staff. The drive aims to raise proficiency, with physical examinations and course procedures explained to employees facing potential discharge for underperformance.
A Central Branch engineer discusses evolving rail techniques with a reporter from the Atenian Globe. The report highlights shifting methods, peculiarities, and uncertainties as older practices are challenged by new approaches and broader field experience.
The fragment recalls engineers lamenting fewer trains and pride in locomotives as times change. It notes a damaged engine needing repair and various names and events from years past, with a mirrored view of the Sante Fe line where engines are switched daily.
In Leavenworth May 90 Attorney F B Dawes reports the U S Supreme Court has affirmed a $10,000 verdict won in Kansas state court by Martin of Wakefield. The Linwood wreck case arose from a 1908 collision that killed Stockman, husband of Martin. Original suit was in Clay County against Rock Island and receivers of Union Pacific. The federal suit question centered on receiver appointment and jurisdiction. The high court in Kansas upheld the Clay County judgment. A further appeal to the U S Supreme Court followed.
A Kansas court awarded Merritt $20,400 and then increased it by $5,090, totaling $25,490, in a case against a railroad company over injuries from a fall on a bridge trestle. The decision involved Parsons and others and noted earlier lower damages were set aside on appeal.
General Auditor Douglas of the St Louis and Francisco is likely to be elevated to vice presidency after Ste. Yiiwkin is elected president and general manager at the June 7 meeting of the Board of Directors. Youkum and Youkun to continue roles with building department oversight and executive duties, aiding the president and other managers during construction phases.
A special stockholders meeting of St Laie and San Francine Tailroad Company chaired by Fr Louist approved the acquisition completed in February. The board authorized a capital increase and extension plans for the Frisco operation, with details on funding and purpose.
The Hatf- Tord SE 4 directors announce an inducement to boost membership by offering a hand cverie watch to the member securing UK most new members. The Fateh standard 17 jewel watch with a guarantee of forty years will be added to the institute’s present equipment. The contest will run to December 15.
Pawhuska, Ohio, March 20. Santa Fe plans the first railroad through the Osage Indian Reservation. Tracks would loop around the borders while a main line heads from Pawnee, Kansas, toward the river crossing near Halston and into Guage country. The plan details a preliminary survey and possible river crossing sites.
Milwaukee May 30 The Saterned commissioners fled last evening with the officers President Tiere J Lindley Illinois fre t vice ee D Evans South R Mosley assistant secretary Martin 5 Decker The 1301 convention will be held in San Francisco.
El Paso May 30 survey crews have finished the Time Roswell to El Paso section. Construction work may begin within weeks as plans for extension progress. Analysts debate whether the line will open independently or merge with the existing route to connect with Rock Island. May earnings for sixty one railroads rose to 5 445 613 versus 1940, with overall gains noted since January 1.
W J Park of North Platte Neb was appointed division superintendent of the Wyoming division, succeeding E C Harris who resigned. Park, with the road since 1875, started as a brakeman and rises to leadership as heavy live stock traffic surges for Kansas City and Chicago.
A pact at Governor Stanley’s office promised the Topeka Capital would be the official state paper for two years, triggering a rift that led to Gen. Hudson and Dell Kelzer leaving the Capital. The agreement included orders to avoid printing against Morton Albaugh, while a reception-room mishap exposed the plan and prompted editorials to halt attacks on Albaugh. The Capital’s contract with Mall and Hretzl was to end next spring, with claims of ministers and aides denying knowledge of the deal.
Tendon May 20 The viceroy Lord Curzon telegraphs that good rain has fallen in Mysore and scattered showers elsewhere. Cholera persists in Bombay and Rajputana causing mortality and hindering relief work. About 5,730,000 persons are now in receipt of relief.
Ex queen Liliuokalani sails from San Francisco to Honolulu aboard the City of Pekin, reported May 20. Ill and near death, she hastens to return to her people to end her days in Hawaii, with media uncertainty about her condition and fate.
Oklahoma City hosts the second mainst reunion of Roosevelt's Rough Riders July 1 2 and 4 with heavy local and national advertising. Governor Taft has said he will be absent for the four days yet participate in festivities. Gen Leonard Wood Major Brodie General Furtston General Wheeler and several neighboring state governors are slated to attend the mammoth event with the rider Story to be shared in a large Coliseum setting on the fair grounds.
The will of late Nathaniel P. Hill former United States senator from Colorado was opened for probate. His great estate is to be divided equally among his widow and three children, a share believed to exceed one million dollars.
Veterans young and old join a march to the cemetery to honor fallen comrades. The procession reflects solemn remembrance and communal tribute by former service members.
New York May 20 memorial page recalls the first Memorial Day movement inspired by a German veteran and Gen Logan. It notes the 1863 Grand Army of the Republic order designating May 30 for decorating graves and honoring Union dead with flowers, while urging reverent observance nationwide.
The report notes a shift from limiting Memorial Day to Grand Army veterans to honoring a new generation of veterans. Officials acknowledge the danger of letting the graves of soldiers go unremembered as time passes. Memorial Day's sacred observance endures for generations, with a vow that Americans will not neglect the dead.
Manila dispatch details American losses and enemy casualties across Samar, Panay, Cebu, and nearby provinces. Lieut. John H. Evans dies leading a charge at Samar entrenchments. Captain John Cole and others engage rebels. 60 rifles, a Nordenfeldt gun and ammo captured. Rebel surrender efforts noted with 46 men surrendering at Tarilac.
Washington May 20 The president sent nominations to the senate appointing Elwell Otis to major general of U S Army on June 16 with Merritt to retire. Joseph Brane of Town named chief Justice and several associate justices to the Court of Private Land Claims. Promotions in the Volunteer Army include Robert Burns and Wm C Wormsley advancing in medical staff and several lieutenants promoted amid unit redesignations.
W. W. Cone of Branneville Missouri writes from Topeka to a friend describing his political views. He recalls voting for Abraham Lincoln, Horace Greeley, and expresses support for free trade, opposition to the Philippine War, and withdrawal of soldiers. He says he has never voted Democratic, won’t vote McKinley, and notes confusion about his current location.
A sale from Missouri points to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and to Salt Lake Ogden Utah runs June 1 to September 12 at greatly reduced rates. Contact nearest ticket agent or write H C Townsend GPETA St Louis Kansas for details.
Describes Father Velez de Escalante's Utah climate and promotes a round trip fare to Golden and Salt Lake City from Missouri River by Union Pacific with a $2.90 surcharge. Valid June 21 to August 2 with return by October 31, 1900. Inquiries directed to F. A. Lewis or J. O. Fairfax at depot agent.
Official report from St Louis dated May 30 details a violent strike day with at least a dozen casualties among transit workers, sympathizers, and strikers. Names include Ferman Pestchke killed, John T Rice shot through the chest, and others wounded from gunfire across southern city districts.
May 20 Cheyenne Wy The United States circuit court sentenced Robert Lee alias Curry to ten years hard labor and costs after jurors convicted him in the Minion Presse train robbery at Wilcox station on June 2, 156%. The court found him not guilty on other charges involving clerks’ lives. Witnesses testified to the defendant’s involvement during nearly two hours of deliberation.
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