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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1899
Page
3
Saturday bargains from The Star Grocery line the page with prices on cranberries apricots peaches cherries and other items. Mentions wholesale and retail on East 6th Street and lists many brands and canned goods with promotional pricing and names like California peaches and premium lamps.
Santa Fe officials praise outlook for California travel and announce trains will run earlier next year. General Passenger Agent Bimel says limited service has expanded and sleeper cars on the overnight Chicago to Pacific coast train will continue. Strong travel demand and new routes into Southern California bolster the carrier's expected gains.
New York Central plans rapid rolling stock expansion to meet nationwide demand. The railroad will invest about 8000 in hand for stock and secure 9000 new steel passenger cars, 4100 coal cars, and 300 freight cars. Vanderbilt firebox tests prove promising for efficiency and power.
Railroads prepare to raise coal rates within weeks as supplies tighten and demand climbs. Observer notes rate hikes across western and eastern corridors, with increases to several destinations and carriers tied to shortages and winter preparation. A Kansas City report describes railroad consolidations and new offices, while a Mexican syndicate acquires the Mexican Niacd to expand holdings.
Rail interests push line from Escakut in Chihuahua to Sierra Yada and toward Monterey and Mineral Belt, led by WS Town and the Mexican Northern Railway president. Electric headlights trial on Union Pacific between Cheyenne and Laramie received praise, with plans to equip engines. Kilpatrick Bros report large grading machinery and workforce for Evanston to Piedmont projects under the Santa Fe line. Santa Fe to inaugurate a daily through sleeper from Kansas City to Mexico City, 2,296 miles with no changes en route.
The Central Freight Association, governing the eastward Kee region, met in Chicago to revise commodity rates after January 1. The new charges will average about ten percent higher than current levels and will affect nearly two thirds of the traffic handled by the railroads. Western lines are expected to adopt similar increases, raising rates west of the Mississippi.
Westmoreland hosts yesterday’s celebration for the completion of the Kansas and Southern railroad branch linking Leavenworth and the Westmoreland area. Crowds gathered as officials stated the nine mile line runs between Elaine and Westmoreland. Local business reps from Waterco Commercial Club met new Tallway figures to discuss further southern extensions toward Waites.
Ault Player returns from a ten day Chicago stay as foreman of the round house. Engineer Harry Cunningham of Argentina visits the round house. John Tally laid up, Byron Ghent reports for work, Jones laid off, Any Neaugebsner fills in for Tally who is off. Huger Williams heads to Argentina, Frank Rendlett away for a few days. Machinist Moe Maton, in Kansas City for an injury, likely out two weeks. Ben Kind and Fob Belwarce sent to Wellerton temporarily due to increased traffic in the territory.
From Newton reports indicate undecided walling of the Tut ingot area likely at Porea City branch. Al Moore completes first six miles of Oklahoma Trail Eastern contract then plans next along Toad near Wright. Workers eye Panhandle routes as staff shifts and pay issues surface across several teams with local roles described.
From Las Vegas text fragments describe Laurence Smith, Whitaker, and a Santa Fe line at San Marcial. Mentions retirements, seven week visit, and freight costs. references to engineers, Carman, and ties to California. Fragmentary OCR yields sparse, disjointed freight and personnel details with no clear event or date.
A decipherable fragment discusses a castor oil product and its claimed benefits. It mentions using a familiar brand and asserts traditional use and safety. The readable text indicates emphasis on consistency with trusted formulations and old habits.
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey arrived from Washington and stayed at the Waldorf Astoria as guests of Mr. Boldt. Fans at the West Twenty third Street ferry greeted the couple with cheers and flowers later boarding a City ferry to see the bride and groom. The admiral, visibly moved, thanked well wishers and shared a quiet moment with Mrs. Dewey on the deck.
A Kansas clinic advertises The British Medical Institute staffing renowned doctors offering free examinations and enrollment under a three thumbs offer. They claim cures for numerous diseases with guarantees, including cures of venereal and blood conditions. Offices at 442 Topeka Avenue list W. Hale III as chief consulting physician and Edward McCulty as surgeon in charge.
The admiral and Mrs. Dewey entered a nearly empty cabin then moved through the ship as spectators gathered. Police cleared a path for their carriage at Twenty-Third Street, and they slipped into Mr Baldt’s Waldorf suite to dine privately, aiming to minimize publicity during their stay.
Fragmentary vivid notes describe a man and a bride to be married, flowers for Mrs Dewey, a silk dress and traveling cloak, and an admiral's attendance on a train. A Jackie in uniform is mentioned with a Mig on the same train, but exact events and dates are unclear.
The Crawford theater offers Pact Kauvar as matinee and evening shows on Saturday amid French Revolution drama and lavish costumes. Grand Opera House features Labadie’s Faust with Mephistopheles role by Hubert Labudie, plus Musketeers revival. Gilmore’s success continues with a strong supporting cast including Cooke and Miss Urquhart.
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