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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1903
Page
4
An assortment of footwear including Uttic elf style children’s shoes in all sizes, school shoes for kids, rough and black options for boys, and women’s mid styles. Men’s Calfskin, Gladstone, Camel Skin, and Atlantic lines in multiple sizes and finishes offer durable options. Prices range from 50 cents to $3.50.
The report notes railroads are preparing for years ahead with immense costs and new markets to sustain prosperity. Harriman and Terrimin weigh future conditions, with optimism from Southern Pacific’s president about continued prosperity as major systems have prepared extensively in recent years.
An advertisement claims Mi-o-na tablets form flesh and cure indigestion and debility. Rowley and Snow back the product with a refund if purchases fail to increase flesh. The copy touts benefits for stomach weakness, depression, and general health, urging daily use and promising written money-back terms.
The Orient railroad contemplates using the Frisco to reach Kansas City as part of a long term expansion to boost national traffic. Harriman officials in Chicago discussed cost cuts and increased operations while insisting on maintaining current betterment work. Local rail executives foresee new Orient developments and a possible Frisco Orient alliance to open southern trade routes.
Stickney, president of the Chicago Western, challenges rivals with a proportional take on grain shipments to Omaha aligning with Kansas City. The plan, applying to all grain into Omaha from the west, would set wheat and flour at a reduced rate and corn at 8 cents to Chicago instead of the current 14 and 1. Railroad men predict a major rate war and a nationwide shift in the rate structure.
Local officials deny any plan to drop coal in favor of oil for engine use. They say no advice of action has been received and the report likely misstates policy. Oil would only be considered if Texas supply proves cheaper than coal shipping to this area.
Reports from New York indicate negotiations for an alliance between Union Pacific and Atchison facing skepticism. Traders favor rails stocks as the market positions strengthen while speculation swirls over a potential announcement within thirty days. John Beckett, prominent Salt Lake City railroad agent, dies of acute pneumonia in Chicago. Missouri Pacific wage talks resume with conductors’ representatives seeking adjustments amid turmoil at the Chicago meeting.
Oklahoma pailroads brought more than a thousand homeseekers into the territory on Oct 23 at Guthrie. The Latta line transported three sections of its regular train with many excursionists alighting for a tour of the new eastern division. Home-seekers mainly traveled from Kansas and Missouri.
A report from Pitteborg Pa notes a special meeting of the Structural Iron Workers union over a disputed funeral floral tribute for deceased ironworkers. The issue centers on damage saltsun FIO and potential claims against the Ion Brides company, with officials testifying on damages and responsibility.
Howard Elliott, newly elected president of the Northern Pacific Railway, arrived in St Paul from St Louis. He met with Mr Mellén and discussed the line's affairs and staff, praising CB & Q experience and indicating no mass departures or replacements. He stated a wish to work with current officers and men to maintain progress.
Sapulpa to host an $8,000 structure planned by Frisco officials including T Cpt SA J Davidson and D Purdem. The project supports the Mamco/MOC A railroad system presence in Sapulpa with a building designed for expansion as more room is needed, reflecting ongoing payrolls of Sapulpa railroad men.
Elected to Mr Lyford s seat as vice president of the Chicago and Eastern In irons, the line of officers shows A Donelas as Fourth Vice president while President Yoal um issues the latest notices. The duties of the officers are noted but denied in the circulating documents.
The Transcontinental Ps association cannot ignore clergymen’s fate under John Alexander Dowie. The masco ciation chairman will issue permits at his discretion. A new Telegraph Office opens. Santa Fe’s Kansas office praised for efficiency and modern facilities. Manager Marrow noted for possible improvements. Newton Republican.
Mr U 3 Perry a Santa Fe embers broker and others. Santa Fe signal lamp inspector Harry Hobson returned from Chicago on business. Milinari Central passenger agent TL Lawrence was in Topeka on company business. C M Taylor Santa Fe La Junta mechanical superintendent pushed through Topeka on the way to Kuang City. C W Jones Rock Island division passenger agent back home after a brief trip. W O Neville Rock Island chief clerk visited his Fort Scott sister. Neville left yesterday. Steinmayer Santa Fe chemical department returned to Topeka ashore trip inspecting water plants. Momer Morris Rock Island Manhattan operator in Topeka yesterday in conference with local officials. He returned to Sanhat tan Thursday. Heavy freight over Santa Fe prompts engine moves along the line. Engine 26 sent to Florence for service. Missouri Pacific improving Banas division due to flood. Eighty-five pound steel rails laid and three new stout bridges to be built near Salina. Rock Island to resume limited train Golden State Limited later this month. Louisville and Nashville Railway recently set passenger records with high low-rate southern traffic. Officials elated and plan to repeat later.
In an Ealing address Lord George Hamilton outlines the cabinet resignations and a clash over tariffs and food taxation. He notes Premier Balfour and others discussed presenting resignations to the Duke of Devonshire, while Hamilton criticizes the handling of free trade members and advocates protectionist measures as part of broader fiscal policy.
Detroit, Oct 23. Wife of Gilly R. Cook died of smallpox. he planned a 25000 donation to an orphanage for the Christian church. Kearny County Bank of Kansas seeks 5000 to satisfy a 1898 judgment. Executions issued. Sheriff hunts funds before church becomes owner. Bank claim totals about 10000.
Real estate transfers listed show Histed and wife to C W Chartson for 700 dollars covering lots 34 and 36 Clay Street. Tt W and wife to W P for 1 year at even otk. M E Steane and husband to J C Shimer for 400 dollars covering lots 659-679 and 7 Kansas Avenue Walnut Grove. O Knowles and wife to J Mful gune for 900 dollars, 40 feet on 27 Jack. S Shoevrute and wife to J Shoe for New York. W M Lyford resigns as general counsel. tax deed to H E Gaines for lot 4% in Evans add. Chicago & Eastern Illinois affair.
Emporia Kansas Oct 24 Mrs Grant Gillette's sister who lives in Emporia says Grant Gillette has not yet returned from New York City and remains in the vision of paying creditors. She details his trip via a southern route to avoid Ainoueh and hints at a plan to raise funds in Mexico while seeking restitution to creditors.
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