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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1903
Page
10
A Wichita Kansas city report describes miner demands and contract concerns including a proposed three percent raise on contracts while a look at wage structures and preservation efforts is noted. The story references labor actions, a June meeting, and remarks by officials and observers. A separate segment reports on life threatening injuries to a miner named Fisher in Wichita, with details of the accident and the aftermath.
Farmers along the Wendling levee report variable yields with some fields showing strong growth and others suffering from low titarte effect. Local crews monitor soil and moisture as prices hover and future planting plans adjust to recent weather impacts.
Fragmentary notice from Chicago in September 1903 about a round trip fare for the Chicago street railway line. Mentions September 26 as travel date with return by early March and asks readers to consult Geo Wo for details at TPLA West Mall, Roamere City.
Topeka youth Peter F Wall, a former Topeka boy, rises as a newspaper manager in Manila. Born in St Daniel’s years ago, Wall worked at a Topeka store and studied at the Holy Trinity School before wartime service. After short hospital duty in the army, he returned to Manila and secured a position as editor in chief at the Manila Sun. His progress documents a rapid rise from local jobs to senior press leadership in the Philippines.
Four women creditors file in the United States district court against Lean Company and the New York Building Loos Funking coni fans alleging insolvency and improper receivership. The petition seeks rapid appointment of a receiver, Charles H. Preston, with claims of concealment of solvent funds and mismanagement by the company.
William Snyder, who escaped from jail at Hurent Springs, Kun, on September 6, was captured by Jefferson County sheriff at Hadienti and jailed. He faces charges of waving a hack at Oakley Jean and is held for trial. A weapon wound mark was found on his arm and he denies the identity. He is charged with violent robbery with over $10,000 involved.
A nationwide movement aims to raise freight rates due to higher wages and material costs. The Trunk Line association plans about a 10 percent hike effective January 1. Shippers anticipate organ- ized opposition to curb the rise as they did a year ago. Railroad officials warn that without higher rates net revenues cannot be maintained.
The Coangte Sun reports heavy rails replaced between Chanute and Cherryvale with ten pounds more weight. Fifty pound rails from Chanute to Wellington worn down, replaced with sixty pound steel. Project to improve 25 miles to Cherryvale, with labor shortages and 60 day timeline expected. About thirty workers, trains hindered by low wages, rail deliveries and bolting underway. Old lines extended toward Chanute as second hand rails upgrade the Girard branch, with heavier rails from Newton and Ottawa to Kinser City boosting overall track quality.
Chicago born Yanger trains with Charli Steger at San Francisco beach sessions and a crowd watches his progress toward the 140-pound limit for the Hanson rematch. He mends a broken hand from Hanson’s elbows, continues light work with Steger and Evans, and spars Billy Ott. A referee has not been chosen, but Smith is expected to officiate.
Orient executives deny reports that the Colorado Oklahoma and Texas road is backed by the company. Vice president W W Sylveater stated there is no foundation for the claims and Orient has no interest in promoting or supporting the project at this time.
Western roads have amended their schedule of special rates. The rule pref is that the special rate must not be seen than the pay of fifty mill rewubar of agree. Clause one for four party of Mitty, command one adeht that Tan Soeulor S.
Fragmentary text discusses special train distance and fares between Chicago and Councy Bluffs and Ormeke. Mentions $550 and conditions tied to passenger count and full regular or agreed rates. No clear event or outcome specified.
The Wall Street Journal defines Rock Island market condition with five points. It notes Rock Island's working surplus fell from about 20,000,000 seven months ago to several millions below that figure. It states leading Hook Island capitalists remain financially steady while securities values declined. It says Rock Island has no risky investments and can meet commitments for three years if needed. It concludes Rock Island's policy is wasteful and prices undervalued versus intrinsic value, awaiting market change.
A letter from Mp. T. Selathiel, president of Opel Lawrence & Kansas City Electric Railway, claims trust deeds and bonds are being prepared for construction. It also notes steps within two weeks to secure property in Eudora for railway use and suggests another railway, electric or steam, may soon pass through town.
Southwest Missouri electric railway backs a Joplin to Kansas City side line using a nearby waterfall to generate power. The line, mortgaged for 1500 dollars, would traverse Baxter Springs Columbus Pittsburg Weir City Chard Fort Scott and run parallel to the Frisco into Kansas City over about 150 miles.
Anna Calhoun of Arkansas City sues the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway for 40000 in two claims. She alleges her 2 year old Samuel was injured when he fell under a moving Santa Fe train at Edmond on August 24. She cites negligence by train crew for failing to call out and assist when alighting.
Mudge reports directors of the Union Depot company to meet within ten days after engineers complete a report. Transfer under Rock Island control consolidates with Chicago Rock Island and Gulf lines including Indian routes. Oklahoma Guthrie interurban project begins construction with $75,000 grading and a six mile Guthrie street railway planned.
Brief account of a man named Bedsuupe who, after years of kidney troubles, is reported as recovering after a remedy called best on earth for liver and kidney troubles. The clipping cites J. J. Havens and an Oklahoma origin with a medical claim and guarantee.
A Michigan woman Louise Matt from Huttle Creek credits Peruna with curing her stomach catarrh after six weeks, noting dramatic relief from dyspepsia. Additional letters from Camilla Chartier of Baltimore and Jessie Colton of New York describe improvements in digestion, weight, and energy after using Peruna, asserting catarrh of the stomach as the root cause.
A Topeka area rail scene notes numerous Santa Fe employees: brakemen, ticket auditors, and dining house chiefs, with absences due to illness and travel to Kansas City, Topeka, and Denver. Several names appear tied to shifts, vacations, and new postings as the Santa Fe and associated lines adjust crews and operations. A record of travel, sickness, and official notices reflects active railroad life.
An accountant tied to the Santa Fe railway recalls former roles including a position under M. Manson. Items note a marriage news item for W Halk, son of Jobe Hall, a brakeman on the Banu passenger line, and a local note on rural free delivery carrier appointments in Crawford County and Cherokee County Kansas with new routes and populations. Additional mentions include local bank affairs and a fragmentary item about life inquiries and Arnott Drug Co.
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