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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1902
Page
4
A discussion of handwriting expert evidence in a criminal case, noting the New York Court of Appeals opinion on admissibility and reliability. The piece reflects distrust in handwriting analysis and the court’s stance on expert testimony and its role in tribunals.
The public will shoulder costs tied to a wage increase for railroad workers as the policy shifts into effect. Officials say funding will come from fare adjustments and government subsidies, impacting riders and taxpayers alike.
Central freight lines executives in New York approve general rate increases across trunk lines and southern roads. Grain, glucose, and dressed beef see higher charges, with export and domestic rates rising on several commodities. The changes take effect December 8 amid assurances no rate cuts will occur to win business, and wage hikes by railroads cited as a factor.
In Minneapolis Minnesota a clash between the Great Northern and Milwaukee roads over freight interchange disrupts moves. Officials accuse each other of mismanagement as thousands of cars await transfer, threatening immediate shipments and raising concerns at the chamber of commerce.
A testimonial style notice from Villers a Methodist minister endorses Warner's Safe Cure for rheumatism and kidney disease. It warns against fake cures, promotes a free first bottle offer, and urges readers to request a medical book and prescription guidance from Warner's Safe Cure Company in Rochester New York.
November notices from Milwaukee and Great Northern halt grain deliveries due to car pileups on tracks. Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul also limits shipments to and from elevators, creating a stalemate as both sides dispute responsibility and timing of changes.
J. W. Steele with four rail line officials heads the new Colontation Agency of the Southwestern Uses based in St. Louis. The plan includes offices December 1 and international agency reach with local headquarters, stereoptical lectures, and literature distribution to boost southwest development.
At the annual meeting here of the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway company stockholders represented almost fully and unanimously voted for directors T F Loree James McCrea RE Bacon Wiliam M Greene Arthur Hale Otto H Khan J G Schmichap H Clay Pierce and F L Tracey The board elected President T F Loves vice president and GM F Edward F Racing vice president and general manager W M Greene secretary GF May treasurer J V Meel President Dorep said no immediate freight rate increase will be made
Borrton Kansas November 71 A Frisco official group surveyed a route west toward Hutchinson with engineers now surveying a new line while no bonds are asked The Frisco plans a northern extension from Ellsworth to Red Cloud Nebraska and may enter Denver on their rails Meanwhile Division Superintendent Dixon of the Omaha division Times Central railroad was beaten at Cherokee Iowa after 25 years service In Bloomington Michigan Chicago and Alton raise wages for section men by 1 percent to 1.48 a day due to labor shortages
A fragmented report lists personnel moves in the railroad shop. William Embier transfers to the South shop as a machinist, Albert C. Jopes becomes a new man in the machine shop, William Burkhardt joins the water service department, and Charles R. Billings, a machinist apprentice, will complete his four years this evening.
Sunday meetings at 4 PM feature talk The Sermon from the Tinner Pat. Ralph McNeill and John Beets attendership as foreman changes. Engines 1 and 3 oilburners run trials. Visitors from across the country tour the shops for Wall event. Lodge 380 initiates two candidates and receives three applications. Electric wiring expanding store and office. new forges being installed. Simultaneous reports of injuries and timetable updates for Bolden State Limited California train.
A telegram from Syracuse indicates two men who could testify Danforth of the Syracuse Athletic Club paid Glaas for playing football in October 19. The message was shown to the Harvard Athletic Committee, suggesting improper remuneration.
In St Louis on November 2 Tack Macdlel land of Pittsburg stopped Brooklyn’s Sullivan in the twelfth round of a two round contest at the West End Club last night.
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