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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1901
Page
3
Seattle Times reports no charter granted for J J Frey’s proposed American railroad linking Alaska with Asia via Trans-Alaskan line. Topeka officials discuss Frey scheme. Washington state and Pacific coast interests oppose or hedge bets amid competing routes and finance. Seattle chatter portrays Frey as a central figure in a grand but contested rail vision tied to Santa Fe and other powerful interests.
Information from Washington reports the Missouri Kansas and Texas Fairroad has taken steps to construct a new line from Colferville to Guthrie and to the Indian Territory. The project, spanning SK miles, aims to reach Hartleaville with a potential start in early stages and an estimated cost near $10,000,000. The route would unlock rich agricultural land and connect key regions.
The Pennsylvania Railway plans to build houses for its top officers along the system to ease relocations. Ralph Peters will be the first occupant as general superintendent, with the homes intended as affordable rentals in major centers. The move aims to reduce personal property losses when officials transfer and may lead to similar projects at other points.
Under the folding band of the Pennsylvania rail road, the Baltimore and Ohio railroad will be divided into three grand divisions. The new system, labeled Ohio Lake Erie and West Virginia, introduces a complete reorganizational plan across the line.
Notices say Santa Fe and Alton railroads will run cheap Thanksgiving Day trips from points within 60 miles of the city to Chickco and Kansas City. Chicago-bound excursions will cost $1 above the usual weekend rate.
From the Railway and Engineering Review at the Roadmasters convention in Washington the Cafferty Knox lever lock switch stand is shown. Designed by P S Cafferty and Wm P Knox the device offers automatic locking, a protected bolt, and adaptable mounting to standard stands with added safety against tampering or loss in adverse conditions.
Kansas City Missouri November 28 John Case who heads the engineering corps of the Kansas City Mexico Origin railway on the Pacific coast was at the Midland hotel last night Mr Case is the son of the late Colonel Theodore Case of this city My men are now engaged in the difficult task of building a railroad by hand On the western coast of Mexico there are few horses or mules We have already graded 76 miles over mountainous country
Mexican site for the Kan sas City to Port Stilwell line is slated for three years development. Mr Case will be in Kansas City two weeks then proceed to Mexico. Officials note rail equipment costs have surged sharply with engines and cars up by large margins since 1892 to 1837. A new iron bridge to replace Cherryvale creek trestle progresses, while Santa Fe acquires a sand bank near Burling ton to supply track ballast and constructs a switch for future use.
The west end rail shops list numerous employees out sick with colds and other ailments, including Honey Sinte, Fred Johnson, Oscar Of the med shop, James White Jr, and Clayton Grout. Several workers return soon, others shift roles, and maintenance work on the new steel car progresses as machinists and foremen adjust crews.
An old advertisement notes symptoms misattributed to female disease including stomach and bowel troubles, headaches, fatigue, and indigestion. It promotes Dr. Cakdwell's Syrup Peprin and Herb Lusatio Compound as providing instant relief, offered by the Pepsin Syrup Company of Monticello Illinois with a booklet on stomach troubles.
Local railroad and shop workers figure in a busy Topeka area page, with reports of injuries and recoveries, fabrications and tool trials, and updates from the Santa Fe line. Names include Conductor A. Ooburne, Engineer Evan Wins, and John Norton, plus details on repairs and hospital stays.
A long warning against druggists who sell imitations of Castoria without the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher. It extols over thirty years of Fletcher’s personal involvement and cautions that only authentic Castoria preserves the trusted, life linking care for babies. It condemns counterfeit versions as risky experiments for profit.
In Louisville on November 28, Stuart D. Young, retiring city treasurer, fled from reporters after newsboys circulated a sensational account that accounting errors were found in his books. He eluded pursuit by boarding near Sixth and Nelson, then vanished toward a rail yard, while neighbors and a hotel doorman tracked his movements.
Stuart R. Young, 36, city treasurer of Louisville, was found dead in a warehouse behind Union station. A pistol lay at his right hand and a bullet hole marked the scene. Young, Princeton graduate, married to Bessie Wymond, was part of a prominent family including Col Bennett H. Young and Lawrence Young. Investigation notes tabbed race betting rumors and a protected bond for the city.
Washington witnesses described the chest wound and its path as Dr. Glazebrook testified that Mrs Bonie held the gun with both arms around her, the pistol fired three times in the struggle, with jurors weighing whether Ayres was the target and if the wound had been inflicted from the right.
The testimony describes bruises on Mr Honine and Mrs Honine during questioning about an incident. After a short proceeding the defendant spoke briefly before Mrs Honine objected to continuing the discussion. The court adjourned until Friday.
The president signed an order placing mural free delivery service into the classified service effective immediately for clerks, special agents, and route inspectors. Rural carriers await regulations and will be appointed from local residents without exams, transfers prohibited, and appointments from commission registers.
Wellington observed a fast and prayer day as revivalist 3 B Williams led rites. Storykeepers chewed during the morning sermon while townsfolk joined cottage prayer meetings. By 5 45 pm many wards held prayer sessions and over 50 conversions were reported this week.
The Teachers' Federation will hold its convention in Topeka on Friday and Saturday at Topeka Business College. The gathering includes the reorganized State Penman's Association with commercial school text materials. President is Mrs CH Shattuck of Campbell University Holton. secretary is M A Albin of Topeka Business College.
Street Commissioner Snyder torn down Ceokt city dump and moved lumber to fence the wagon yard end of Kantaa avenue bridge. Old lumber likely stays near the river but may be removed if rusted. Supreme Court tests Hurrel law with two Wyandotte County judges raided and ordered destroyed fixtures from brewing firms.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places with scattered terms about pensions, people, and a possible “My war with Spain” reference. Reads as torn notes without coherent narrative or identifiable event details.
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