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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1898
Page
3
Railroad brokers express strong discontent with the latest agreement urging changes. They question terms, fees, and continuity of business, signaling potential pushback from trading houses and shippers alike.
The report describes government plans for rail fare coverage and troop movements, noting no bidding or pooling for transportation. It covers the National Association of Merchants and Travelers, Congress expectations, and comments by George H Daniels on ongoing investigations and potential reforms. Local rail workers report promotions, resignations, and assignments amid unsettled schedules and personnel changes.
Engines 3 and 5c arrived yesterday for the division and will be put in service at once. About ten or twelve more of this class are expected to arrive during the week. Three extra telegraph workers were hired to handle the increased business, with Brown, Dosen, Badeh and crew joining the department to mid shift. Spearvilla and Dodge also moved to Neston and began work in the telegraph office.
From Wellington reports show Brakemah and BeDantet duty shifts as master mechanic pivots after urgent repairs. Firemen Mike Weith plans return to Woodward tomorrow, while traveling freight agents Stillwell and crew shift changes occur. Conductor George Marriott lays off for personal business. other workers Hucki¢peiss Oscar Tucker and Fiskeman Cowardine off duty. Haters Conway noted at Arkansas City yesterday. Santa Fe orders 35 engines cut for Baldwin and Dickson works with deliveries planned for December and monthly reserves thereafter.
Debtors among Newton and Sante Fe brakemen flee Expuria and seek bankruptcy to dodge creditors. Merchants expect minimal recovery as legal action looms under a recently passed law. George Gould allegedly approves Missouri Route plans to extend railroads and sustain operations through the system, promising high employee support.
A survivor of the Long Disaster sues the Santa Fe for 310,500 in damages in Chase County Kansas. The action names the Santa Fe Railway in connection with the death of a Cottonweed Falls resident on October 22. Attorney Dreivets represents the plaintiff.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a suit against a railroad over a disaster with claims for loss of life and expenses. It states $10,000 asked for life loss, $50 expenses, and that Santa Fe has paid $43,000 in damages exclusive of other claims. this is described as the last suit in a settlement of personal claims.
Readers glimpse the Bothner cast in A Bunch of Kars as two shows unfold at Crawford Theatre with Ada Bothner leading and the Leon Hermann troupe bringing new dances and a novelty act La Femme Cumsteona. Audience reception was strong for the Husin Theater run of A Bunch of Keys yesterday.
A scrambled report notes Admiral Dewey is free to proceed to Manila and then Paris as talks unfold. It states he has not been instructed to return to the navy department and may offer service from Manila, with Gen. Merritt sent to Paris to coordinate.
Navy orders place Admiral Schley in command of the naval station at San Juan de Porto Rico. Officials assess the value of naval property left by Spanish forces and the civilian staff, with a plan to send another vessel to relieve Schley and maintain a permanent station.
Vienna correspondent notes Samuel Clemens Mark Twain addressing a Peace Society meeting. He reportedly argued war could be halted, impressed listeners and converted skeptics. The event was not translated for attendees due to government censorship concerns.
Topeka shows strong growth with hundreds of new houses and commercial structures erected within the city limits this year. The large Catholic church at Second and Van Buren tops the list with a projected cost near 320,000, while the W. Thompson residence on Jackson Street stands at about 315,000 and four stories. A note on stalled office construction due to title issues is included, with general improvements and property values rising as real estate activity remains brisk despite wartime conditions.
Readable fragments show Topeka residents and firms with varied real estate costs and addresses on West Tenth Topeka Avenue Buchanan Street and other streets. Mentions Edison Electric plant work and multiple dwellings, with several residents and property values, plus local civic notes and upcoming events in Topeka Kansas.
Fragmented notes reveal community chatter from Purkinte Locust streets to The Hea restaurant and Crassard. mentions of election activity, memberships, and family news. Names include Mr and Mrs Jolie Snifty Menoken and James Mulls, with references to a one act operetta and political figures.
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