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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1898
Page
8
A bold furniture advertisement touts up-to-date stock with no old inventory and high standards. It emphasizes large orders reducing prices and highlights bargains on Indiana Oak, Michigan Chamber, and Bird's Eye Maple and Mahogany suites with substantial discounts and carload savings.
Fort Scott Kansas September saw the local high school siren defeat the University Medical teams 105 to 6. Fort Scott’s defense, led by Heller Fanch tes and Hill, held the Medicos to scattered scores while Fort Scott recovered fumbles to drive long returns. Key plays included a fumble by Pulitack Holman near the goal line and a late field run, with Fort Scott’s offense hampered by lighter lineups but defensive stands highlighted by end runs and swift tackles. Umpires and Rain affected the outcome. national league action noted by sparse mentions.
Rain paused other games with postponements. Louisville toppled St Louis 4 2, Cincinnati won 6 4, Cleveland 4 3, a second game ended after five due to darkness. National League Standings shown. Mishawaka reports a train robbery at New Paris rail depot where two masked men overpowered Agent Martin, drilled and blew safe with dynamite, stealing 176 and negotiables.
The first railroad in Alaska operates a twenty mile link from Skaguay toward Lake Bennett with plans to extend to the Yukon border. British and American firms organize three divisions to span White Pass to Fort Selkirk and onward toward Lake Bennett, with Brackett overseeing construction amid harsh terrain and blasting.
The California flyer reports the Santa Fe will launch a faster fourth annual California limited service from Chicago to Los Angeles with through sleeping cars to San Diego. The vestibuled train, running six hours quicker than before, aims for two and three quarters days between Chicago and Los Angeles with a through sleeper and deluxe amenities.
Regional grain pricing shifts as rumors place large shipments from the west and east toward Atlantic ports. Lines from Chicago to Atlantic ports show reduced rates, with western wheat to the seaboard down about ten cents, while Gulf rates hold.
Jane Carperheim sues Santa We railroad in district court seeking £10,000 damages for the death of her son on railroad tracks near the trackside home a month ago. The petition asserts trainmen failed to stop or warn and questions railroad liability for the death of a drunken man.
Atchison report notes Missouri Pacific requires conductors to issue specific sixteen punch train tickets. The ticketing system involves nineteen punches after the fondue or tele’s requests. Conductor Coleman allegedly brought 400 such tickets to Atchison and has been punching tickets in his sleep. Also reported: Santa Fe plans two new steel track segments between unspecified locations.
The report notes widening of the Deine grade and installation of new steel on the branch. A double track is planned for the main line from Emporia Junction to Barclay. Details suggest ongoing railway improvement and expansion projects.
James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern railway, is said to have been misled by Hiab Lyons in a salting coal mine hoax in northern Minnesota near Rainy Lake. Lyons staged samples and planted a hidden mine concept, gaining Hill’s trust and funds before the ruse unraveled.
Carpet Dept. unveils fall line with desi and explosive designs and a full assortment of rugs and art squares. Lino leum, oil cloth, and Japanese and China straw mattings offered at very low prices. ingrain carpets from 35c to 40c yard and all wool ingrains at 53c yard, with ample yardage and city-wide price estimates.
General Garcia in Santiago declares he resigns from the Cuban army after a dispute with Gen Shafter. He says the provisional government lacks legal quorum and real power, and he recognizes only the United States as legitimate authority in Cuba. He criticizes Gomez and Maso as ineffective leaders and asserts U.S. troops are the true governing force.
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