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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1900
Page
3
Report outlines Charles Tinksos and a touring cast performing far from home with stops in Milwaukee and Topeka. The show includes familiar acts, German motifs, and a company of performers led by Tris Os ard, aiming to captivate audiences amid a traveling schedule.
Real estate transfers show Maury County parcels changing hands among individuals and trusts. Notable entries includeBirawp street Park Maury to J and Farren for 7, estate half to Ina Ti Dunn at 36ih Retin avenue, and A. Bares to B A Stewart. Additional transfers reference Nancy and Siepeter Whitford and a 25 dollar transfer tied to Fillmore trust.
The prose recounts Albaugh a Kansas Republican chairman and his political craft. It details his rise from local supporter to state campaign organizer, the power shifts within the party, clashes with rivals, and the orchestration of factional moves led with Leland backing.
A near complete victory praised for Athencitsa and Albaugh for leading the state committee efforts. Mark Hanna of the national chairmanship congratulates the Kansas campaign, with Four bold scrawl visible at headquarters in Chicago. President Makinley commends the campaign and recommends Albaugh as committee chairman.
Great preparations are under way for the National irrigation congress to meet in Chicago from November 21 to 22. Prominent public men will address the gathering on forest preservation and irrigation as vital to the nation’s water supply and Western reclamation. Government experts will discuss forestry and irrigation with illustrated lectures in the auditorium seating four thousand, under the auspices of the National Irrigation Movement.
Nov 11 reports indicate a death penalty may be sought for murder suspect W S Moffatto in Philadelphia. The Evening Call, Nov 15, states an assignment for the benefit of creditors has caused cessation of publication.
Railroad report notes more machinery and work trains added today with steam shovel achievements praised. Operations proceed satisfactorily in two locations though rough spelling and dusty copy obscure details about yards and car shops.
A careful note from Omaha reports denial of a declared tunnel tie up between Union Pacific and Great Northern. The plan described would link St Paul to Sioux City and Omaha, creating a westward traffic corridor that would extend UP access across Washington and Oregon, sharing mileage and strength with Great Northern. Confirmation is pending, with terms framed to favor both lines.
Rail executives west of Chicago and St Louis extend cheap home seekers excursions to Kansas and the Southwest through July. Two monthly runs begin on the first and third Tuesdays with round trip fares set at two dollars, sold east of the Mississippi to points west. Officials note the plan draws business but costs railroads revenue as travelers seek land and recreation rather than settlement.
Increased pay was granted to Santa Fe engineers and firemen on the Consolidated line after weeks of conferences between union committees and company executives. The wage boosts apply to the new big engines and come after settlements with western roads including St. Louis Pacific Northwestern and others. Final agreements show uniform increases across the system from La Junta to Albuquerque and Denver and Pueblo.
A chaotic tale unfolds at the Santa Fe depot where a rooster is spirited away during a night of election fever. Dan negotiates the capture, coaxing the bird into a coop as suspicion roams over political loyalties and who may be behind the bird’s daring escape.
The item notes changes to Overland Mail scheduling with Til. 2s IS-WIN and Salty-315 first moves, affecting connections from Chicago to Des Moines and new through trains via the Omaha-Denver route to link with the exchange. It mentions replacing the route from Chicago at the same hour and introduces a through train during the day, plus a new connection between Blueville and Denver.
Fragmented OCR text describes Northwestern heading south for business, mentions competing with Barlin at Feanil St. Paul, and references plans to extend from Nucinkinerk Iowa to Zarra with coal inn and related infrastructure. Details are garbled with unclear place names and incomplete sentences, but notes a route toward Southwestern Inisioges Thieile Plains and references Spetag Vallee and Dannen.
In San Yrancis Nevada 15 E E Clark of Cedar Rapids Iowa and W G Lae head the gathering as grand chief and leader of a railway oriented group. The event showcases their roles with implied duties and association with a Pacific entity and local railway centered activities.
The Santa Fe begins laying heavier steel rails on its Homewell Branch south of Weslime ton to replace the older rails. Rails extend about two miles from town now and will reach Hunnewell next spring, about one mile further. The Banta F4 reports strong traffic from Wellington south, warranting the heavy rails for freight.
IW W Sylvester president of the Kansas City Mexico Orient railway stated yesterday that relief work will begin in early operation of the Orient section in Kansas with plans to complete in January or February. He indicated progress and addressed delays affecting the project timeline.
The text promotes a kidney remedy by Dr Kilmer Co and claims kidney trouble harms the body, causing nerves, sleeplessness, and frequent urination. It cites various ailments and urges readers to purchase the remedy from local drug stores, referencing Topeka Daily State Journal.
Fragmented text mentions a planned road project from Winhuse south to the Cimarron river with a Dodge City Reading Room reference. It notes interior lighting work, a new sidewalk, and a public works effort with an employee in charge and a call from Memphis Orders Mg. to coordinate.
Fragmentary note reports a transfer of express shipping traffic from one firm to another. The text indicates the latter seeks to obtain the traffic and assumes control of the express cargo business. No further details or names are readable.
Fire and unrest reported with authorities limiting trouble as Roanoke Virginia College suffers major blaze. The blaze destroys the Virginia College, with about 75000 dollars in damage, no deaths, students saved. Mabelle Crawford tonight Audieriam.
In a plan outlined by the Newes Coe, workers are to become stockholders in the company and receive shares. The proposal envisions employees gaining ownership and access to a fund, with further details to follow from company leadership.
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