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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1901
Page
10
Rail traffic and finance brief notes Orient stock selling strongly in London with plans for quotation on the British Exchange. Market observers see continued demand as investors react to global railway finance developments.
A convoluted note from a Kansas City era outlines A. E. Stilwell trading his subsidy for bonds to lay rails in Mexico. The Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railway aims for a 1000 mile line from Kansas City to Port Stilwell, with sections to Guero by March and Egypt-style finance via a London listing.
The testimony outlines cross examination of evidence related to The Little Conqueror with local citizens in Topeka. Mr CT Schumaker testifies he suffered back and kidney pain for six months and credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Dean, Snow's as relief. he says one box cured him and endorses the remedy.
A fragment describes new railway roadbeds in Mexico extending from Chihuahua westward toward Minaca for about 100 kilometers. The project aims to connect with the Orient system and secure rail rails formerly owned by the Chihuahua & Pacific to guard against piracy and complete a transcontinental route.
New York November reports Russell Sage warns that the Northern Pacific settlement could provoke strong opposition across nineteen states. He says weaker parties will struggle and cites potential adverse regulation by state governments as the merger’s risk. Sage also notes confusion over Secretary Gage’s or Sage’s death reports amid Wall Street chatter.
TAKEN TO OSAGE CITY. Stusser of the Banta Fe line died from injuries suffered near Osage City as a wreck occurred near his home area. Fireman Fred Slussher, who lost his life in Thursday's disaster, will be buried at Osage City Sunday afternoon. He was 31, married, and a native of Gisher. He is survived by his brother Robert Stusser, employed locally, living at 314 Monroe Street.
A harsh survey of season’s con artists on the rails, detailing the actions of a trio of loiterers and fare dodgers. The writer recalls encounters with a known itinerant who dodged trains, exploiting riders and crew. The account laments the dangers and social shame surrounding such petty criminals in transit.
It the Santa Fe keeps on tying bue Staines lt WE be obliged to enter new roundhouses in which to shelter them he passenger locomotives which have
Reports on Wellington water supply and private plant proposals. notes on Santa Fe water train costs, roundhouse operations, and water delivery. Includes railroad crew updates, shop repairs, and staff movements across Topeka Kansas City and other division hubs.
Rumors say the Frisco railroad may start erecting shops sheds and a roundhouse in Oklahoma City to service passenger trains and engines. The project could create local work, attract ore trains and crews, and expand payroll if the site is chosen.
Emporia Kansas November 1 Superintendent Nevins arrived with capital backing for the North and South railroad project. Local supporters solidify, eastern and Missouri financiers join, including Rogers of Joplin Missouri who commits 25000 for the survey. A significant development is expected by next Tuesday in the railroad’s progress.
A veteran engineer, Cadden, marked twenty years on the Beloit to Solomon City pan genmer run. Colleagues praise his careful, conscientious work and liken him to a longtime Union Pacific staffer. An outage incident on Monday night caused a switch to be fired but no injuries were reported.
Local lodge news reports Valiant lodge No 179 and Home lodge No 156 merge to form Vallant lodge No 165, taking over ownership of the Knights of Pythias hall at Sixth and Quincey. The hall undergoes a thorough overhaul with new paper, paint, carpets, chairs, library books, and enhanced social spaces, aiming to create a home-like venue. Col T W Harrison will be guest of honor at a November 22 reception hosted by Scottish Rite Masons at Masonic hall.
Telegraphic summary notes an American garrison at Abra de lay being attacked by Filipino insurgents who were driven off leaving five dead. Maclay to revise navy history. Us Schley exonerated. Government crop report cites 164 bushels per acre. Dynamite gun test at Fisher's Erland surpasses existing weapons. French forces ordered to leave Mity-
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