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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1899
Page
3
The article, set in Chicago, describes a bustling schedule around a public celebration with political and social events. It notes appearances by officials, church figures, and community leaders, with attendees pairing ceremonies and entertainment at various venues.
An unseen man about 32 years old died under the James Street viaduct in Kansas City after a fall. Deputy surgeon arrived 44 minutes later. postmortem at Haymond's noted liver enlargement and a five day old contusion. An inquest will be held.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions cures for stomach liver and appetite with garbled phrasing and stray names. No coherent events, dates, or identifiable organizations are recoverable.
Railroad news warns of a major reorganization as the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe plans routes into California. Competition with Southern Pacific and Chicago routes heats up with time cuts and new connections. The Santa Fe purchase of a San Joaquin line prompts Southern Pacific to seek stronger fares and schedules.
New York Oct 9 Judge Townsend of the United States circuit court Southern District of New York overruled the demurrer by the defendant in the Merchants Trust Company vs Sussouri Kansas and Texas railroad case. The action concerns a mortgage under a 19th century trust, defaulted coupons, and a diversion of earnings. the court sustained earlier orders and the railroad entered a demurrer later. The trust company sought repayment from the railroad and receivers, with the case proceeding after the overruled demurrer.
The Railway Age reports that by September 30 United States railroads completed 370 miles of track from January 1, with total track laid this year surpassing prior milestones. Progress remains hindered by labor and material shortages, delaying some projects into 1900, while grading continues and 700 inches of track laid so far exceed the prior record except in 1595 when 2,09) miles were completed.
Labor shortages hinder railway construction in Chicago and across the country. The Pennsylvania Company, a major employer, faces difficulty in obtaining enough men to lay track and to staff yards and terminals. Causes include rigid labor markets and competition for skilled workers.
A dated report notes a surge of unemployed railway workers as many fail to meet company trust standards. It cites near a million directly employed by railways and total labor costs nearing a billion, highlighting severity of joblessness and pressure on the sector.
The Kansas railroads won a Supreme Court victory against western counties seeking a 2 percent annual fire tax on railroad property. The case challenged county attempts to levy the tax after Edwards county officials moved to collect, Sante Fe sued, and lower courts ruled against the counties. The Supreme Court reversed the appellate decision and upheld the railroad company’s position that the tax is special and not applicable.
Changes in the yard officials on the Rock Island road at Kansas City Topeka and Morton have been made and announced. EL. W. Logan resigns as Kansas City general yard master to take a new Slatiar position with the D. & I. road at Pueblo. G. Wilson leaves Topeka for Kansas City as general yard master there. GW. Hegeinberger moves from Horton to Topeka as general yard master. T. Cunningham moves from Topeka to Horton as general yard master. A. K. Nesbit becomes night yard master at this location after serving as night yard clerk at Topeka.
Galveston Texas ordered immediate start on a 35 million plan to build a vast wharf and terminal system for the Southern Pacific. The project includes a double track steel bridge across Galveston Bay and will employ about 1000 men for a year. Collis Huntington plans to witness the kickoff as Gulf & Interstate railroad of Texas is sold in New York with the Illinois Central and others reportedly involved.
From the annual report of Mr. C. B. Perkins president of the Brunnington road the Burlington notes plans to add mileage during the past year including purchases of the O B N to St Paul branch lines in Illinois and Missouri. It mentions 955 miles of K W to town and Migsyiirl linking Rest from Keokuk south from Des Moines and ongoing construction of 26 miles between Grant City and Albany. Aimed at connecting Nebraska Wyoming and a 15 mile line to Efnrtville amid iron ore region growth. Standard gauge lines operated by the Rairmond company stood at 741d miles on June 8 1609 versus the previous year.
Chicago October 1 At the request of Chateman McLeod of the Western Pax Sanger Association general passenger agent Schasti met the Hook Island company advisory committee on immigrant affairs in Ur a city next Tuesday. Messrs McLeod and Fileistlist traveled to New York to confer with passenger departments of Canadian Pacific Southern Pacific and steamship lines. negotiations have been under way for Canada Pacific to join the bureau but high rail traffic delays hindered parlor coast talks. A likely adjustment of existing tariffs is anticipated following a report by Messrs Me arid Sebastian.
A brakeman on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad saved a passenger train by using his brains as two derailed cars loomed ahead. He received a 390 reward and a bulletin compliment. Another incident occurred when John Hagerty, while oiling his engine at Cotinelisvilla, acted quickly to prevent a collision, earning a ceremonial gift. War rumors push rates higher as Kansas City lines report rising ocean freight and flour prices.
From Emporia comes a report of Henry Kreltmeter and fire crewman Sekpight repairing copper wire to route from Topeka to La Junta, with parts already moved toward Newton and Arkansas City. Foreman Isetton and other staff relocate between Florence and Wellington as crews shuffle positions, while J G Romig returns from Hopena and local conductors, clerks, and engineers adjust routes and duties to meet demand.
Engineer Hartman joins the division as a new employee while Odell relocates his family. W Agnew returns from a visit to Herington and several staff changes follow, including Hartman, Heath, Arnall, and Peterson connected to Denver, Rock Island service, and local depots. Fireman changes, seniority discussions, and expected returns of conductors and brakemen are noted amid relocations and health updates.
An advertisement touts Doun's Kidsey Pills and Twan's Kidney Pills as remedies for kidney related backache. It features Mrs. A. Sams of Van Buren Street describing relief after using the pills, with price listed at 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co. as sole U.S. agents.
Ty to Colorado as most of his Wore iS between Pustio sna Denver health. EL Walker te 'officlatins in his Place. Ben Didtham is running an engine out of Trinidad on the Colorado Southern ander Superintendent of Motive Power da. Forster and Superintendent Seacw. Another new feature, and one of the best siice SE. Husser has been 'super intendent of reading com Is the than any employe can take a Book Bom for two weeks at a time.
Federal officers arrest B P Hines in Russell county on a charge tied to obstructing the mails after a dispute over a mail pouch. He refused to relinquish the sack, keeping it while jailed, with prosecutors claiming it violated U S postal laws. Trial slated as Leavenworth term opens next week.
A southeastern Ohio soldiers reunion drew about 10,000 daily as J. W. Fellows of Guysville denounced President McKinley and pension chief H Clay Evans. He read a resolution urging removal of Evans and asserting accountability for pension office mismanagement, provoking crowds and Republican mood swings.
At the Crawford theater tonight Mr A W Fremont and his company present the sensational melodrama The 777 Fremont plays George Malcolm the innocent victim forced to become convict No 777 The play has been seen for years Prices range from 1m to 73 beats. Herrmanns performance Wednesday includes new sleight of hand startling masterpieces The Monarchs of the Musical World Luciers Minstrels and Luciers Concert Company bring thirty minutes of high class music and singing The Luciers company is renowned for artistic performances Tickets 1 7 10 36 and 23 cents Next Saturday A Song of Quality dramatization of Mrs Burnetts novel with Eugenie Blair in the principal role Matinee and evening show.
Esther, the prettiest hop field girl, toys with two suitors Ivory Sadler and Ansel Whitlow during a harvest party. After a staged challenge and a moonlit pledge, Esther hints at a lasting bond with Ivory, while Ansel declares love. Years later a returning carriage recalls a life shaped by memory and a choice that became forever.
An advertisement claims a cure for kidney and hindder disease in six hours using Ry o South American Kidney Cyte. The text includes garbled praise and urging readers to try the remedy, with a contact location at 24 Katsan avenue and other uncertain details.
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