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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1902
Page
4
Sylvester remains as second vice president and purchasing agent LC. Mubbell returns from the East. The report lists directors and officers across cities and firms, with names and titles in a dense, period-tinged roster style.
May cet gdell and a Northern Pacific announcement describe a potential connection with the Orient and a plan involving construction or routed lines. The article mentions A. ES. Rillwiie and other officials, noting a gathering to discuss likely interests and possible bridge or route developments linked to the Oriental line.
A holiday travel scheme proposes a single fare within Ed mil for Christmas Folblage. Lickers will host Tepecuta at heal, with five return Airmft evin to be FMI ABE eubleekite made fore Hite Tar billing travel. Rates and details follow, aiming to promote festive travel and savings for the season.
A clipped, garbled report speculates on who will succeed in the Southern Pacific presidency, naming Paul Marton as a likely candidate in close contact with Harriman. The piece also touches on Union Pacific earnings, corn shortages, and rail investment, mentioning Peregrine and Pacemaker as contextual players while noting ongoing corporate and market uncertainties.
A Langtry representative in Albuquerque discusses a prospective Santa Fe route and related building plans. The report notes attention from local officials and mentions inspectors and observers surveying the site as part of a broader development project, with negotiations and potential reports expected.
The St Louis Line railroad corporation held its officer election. William Leeds was re elected president, Frances in Ai a ientor became chairman of the board, Ghoren L Band named president, and other officers including the treasurer and secretary were chosen for the board and management roles.
Report details trunks abandoned during a long excursion to California. Messages said wires nearly connected, but the three cars were packed with trunks and no space remained. The phrase tragic suggests owners died en route, leaving trunks and conveyances stranded until rescue or return could occur.
Fragmentary report from Dewees dated November 6 describes ticket brokers warning that over 1,260 tickets will expire, stranding many in Denver. It notes the over supply failing to meet demand with 1,200 tickets tied to a disrupted route, leaving travelers without funds or documents.
H Kern Mace, a former Kansan, is promoted to trainmaster on Santa Fe's Colorado Division. The news snippet notes Mace’s new duties and relocation, with mention of dispatch roles and Newton as a related hub, reflecting 19th century railroad appointments and transfers.
At Pavo Texas November 7 officials report a Union Depot project for El Paso will cost about 500000 dollars and be built in the city. The report mentions railroad officials and preparations as plans proceed with construction details and local arrangements.
Barton Noe reports a planned project in Washington to divert glacial waters from Puget Sound area into a 14 mile flume to generate about 6,000 horsepower. Stane and Webster of Hotton lead the effort to supply Tacoma and nearby areas with three phase alternating current via high voltage lines.
Wage increases take effect September with raises for cablemen 25 cents, electric men 24 cents, and night crew five cents per hour. The plan extends till May and may end if no agreement is reached. Abolition of a benevolent fund shifts liability to the company amid death and sickness coverage changes. Lincoln Supreme Court sustains Nebraska anti trust law challenging practices of a retail lumber association. Portland market records largest single day sale of hops and wheat, with Oregon and Washington balances. Strike actions cause partial work stoppages as distributors address production gaps.
Read about tomorrow’s sale items across men’s and boys’ apparel including pants, shoes, hats, shirts, suspenders, and umbrellas. Highlights include men’s 52.50 English worsted corduroy pants, boys’ all-wool knee pants suits, patent leather and box calf shoes, hats at 85c, shirts 39c, and many 50c and 75c items.
An Interstate Commerce Commission witness argues freight rates are too low and unfair, citing cattle and packing product movements between Chicago and the Missouri River. He contends current rail pricing harms transport fairness and questions past rate reasonableness while detailing railroad competition and market dynamics.
Reading Reading Nov. 7 President George F. Rack of the Routine railway liven on the Pirdt Bevetnet of the Sixteenth wars cast his vote early and stayed in the Nooth on extraoral arity, stirring talk he aimed to undermine Heket. He supported the Democratic state ticket headed by ex-governor Pattison, reshaping party loyalties and fueling factional tensions within the Republican ranks led by Sen. Quay.
In Dallas a note on a congressional race in the Texarkana district recalls past reps Calbereon Cranford and Shepherd, all deceased within four years, with Calberean lauded as a top constitutional lawyer. Separate from the local drama, a Mexico City dispatch reports President Diaz declining private funds offered for famine relief, preferring public appeal over private contributions.
The article notes a decision that the amount will be paid from the Mexican treasury. Founders Day events occur in Pittsburg with large crowds at Cragnesie Hall. Notables including Whitelow Gilder and others attend the ceremony and address the audience. The Cornelia Institute town exhibit is praised as among the best in the country.
Detroit reports on Minh and Nywitand of Liw York organizing a conference of witute. Rule grooves of Cight mailed winter plans to Detroit. Rae contributed funds to a project to intereat the Western Grooves. Detrait Fweting Huinford srrnmied with writers showing Linydition and enurutige uk niet. Events are expected to move to Detroit again in two days.
Repairs at the South Kensington Museum limit space for loan collections. Officials report some exhibits may be moved to free room for government articles until the new building opens, after which the exhibit sections could be restored to plan.
A well known sporting man from El Paso, named Gremerty of Puebla, wandered in a circle along a trail and was found after a search. He reportedly starved and suffered agitation before his disappearance, with limited recovery from a local effort.
A confidential conference will be held behind closed doors in Pittsboro to unite executive boards of UMW districts 14 21 and x representing miners in Kansas Arkansas Indian Territory northern Texas. The gathering’s purpose remains undisclosed and participants insist on privacy. Mexico City reports volcanic unrest near Colima with a powerful crater glow and fiery explosions lighting the sky. Homeseekers’ excursion to eastern points departs Chicago November 2 12 and 2 for car accommodations and details.
Kansas City November 7 The Industrial Investment company led by President W I Winner has acquired a 100 acre tract in Wyandotte between Union Pacific and the Kansas River along with related parcels. The purchases span lands near Armourdale and Armourdale west, extend toward Turkey Creek and Southwest Boulevard, and include holdings tied to Kansas City Belt Railway Santa Fe and other lines. Local landholdings now cover a broad belt around the Missouri and Kansas rivers within miles of the Triton depot.
In St Louis on November 7 at 3002 Gerhyr Avenue Mrs. Arthur W. Becker bore a baby girl, the first female birth in the Becker lineage in 140 years. The Becker line had four living sons from J. P. Becker’s marriage. Charles Hy Hecker, a Becker descendant, serves as secretary of American commerce in Paris.
Thieves entered three Rosemont residences early this morning securing about $150 in cash and a gold watch. They then stole a horse racer valued at 1900 and a runabout wagon from Braet H. Supplce’s stable, escaping in the night and abandoning the team tied to a post at sixty ninth Street and Haverford Road. The horse and wagon were later found abandoned in Philadelphia.
In Altoona last night a 18 year old Arn broce Gehlman was shot in the back and killed while a crowd peered through windows at a dance given by Mrs Rachel Hrodie. Mrs Linzie Shambasigh and Mrs Brode were arrested on manslaughter charges as the parties involved include the 19 year olds Blaine and Witkin Dodson, cousins of the victim. The shooter, identified as a thred farmer, died during the confrontation, and the Desons fled shortly after.
Reports indicate a potential oil discovery near Dodge City with strong signals from Sawing Ridge. Nedse Civ Kun and Brraly officials urge action to develop the oil area, prompting a public meeting and calls for coordinated exploration and infrastructure.
Kiel November 7 Emperor William II will sail at 10 o clock on the imperial yacht Hohenzollern for England. British torpedo boats are to meet the Hohenzollern in British waters and escort her to Harps. Reported that the emperor will remain in England for talks.
A readable list shows 1 500 Ibs hand made chocolates at 25 or 1.00 per Ib. An offer of £200 in other goods appears. Navy beans 6 Ibs, Anchor matches per pair, California apricots, Javanese coffee per lb, Reed Murdoch’s Mocha Coffee per lb, 34h can Table Pears 31b can Tomatoes, sweet potatoes per peck, light loaf flour.
The passage records a royal travel sequence with a guest at Sandringham in the king’s circle, continuing until November 16. Afterwards the visitor will proceed to Lowther Castle to meet Lord Lansdale, completing a brief royal mobility itinerary.
Philadelphia reports the isolation of commission members returning from a coal belt tour. They split for home or next hearings in Scranton Pottsville Philadelphia and New York. The group plans hearings on November 14 and prepares for further testimony and rebuttal in the ongoing miners’ case.
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