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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1901
Page
10
A Pennsylvania woman endured a series of exhausting spells described as near death by doctors. After trials with nit arte and other remedies, she regained strength and reports recoveries. The account cites Dr Williams ink Fila for Pale People as a purported cure, urging readers to consult Williams Mi chenectudy for similar ailments.
One of the most popular hosteleries in the state section is The Fifth Avenue Hotel in Topeka, owned by A T Pigg. The accommodations are first class and management guarantees attentive service. Special rates apply to families and Sunday dinners draw local residents. A convenient location attracts city visitors.
Charles M. Hays, president of the Southern Pacific, announces retirement from the presidency. He cites a policy and organizational shift due to ownership changes and resigns effective October 1 subject to committee approval. He plans to travel east in December and expects to remain with the company until then.
The Kansas City Journal reports plans for a 16 story office building on Orient Road in Kansas City. Proposals are led by Erwaldert A. E. Stilwell and Vice President W Sylvester of the Kansas City, Mexico & Orient railway with arrangements to proceed once a location is secured. An investment around longer term details include securing a corner frontage for a prominent trade position.
Western railroad officials led by Harrington and Stubbe intend to abolish complimentary passes. A committee will draft an agreement to remove passes for most workers, limiting them to employers. The move aims to submit a formal plan by year’s end and begins a reform to end free transportation across railroads.
A Sherman Texas dated report tells how conductor Caren Store tackled a robber on a northbound Santa Fe train. The bandit threatened passengers and fired a pistol, but the conductor struck with a lantern, dislodging the weapon. a porter rang the bell, and the train halted with the thief fleeing into the night. Blood marked the step area amid snow as the drama unfolded.
Houston reports 69 gunthers in Texas oil fields with 67 more wells drilling on Spindleton Heights. Geysers produced 70,900 barrels, while 1,006,000 barrels have been wasted in exhibitions. Oil moves at 1 cent per day. Southern Pacific and Santa Fe deploy new cars. Tank ships under construction, pipelines ready, water shipments minimal.
Denver reports major changes on the Denver and Southwestern line beginning October first. Lor Ford will head passenger traffic, replacing prior leadership. Resignations of Florend and Cripple Creek traffic chiefs are accepted, with George W. Shannon stepping into a key role. J J Frey remains general manager and may shift to the new Alamkan railway in time.
In Mexico City on Sept 2 reports suggest Santa 3 railway officials consider extensive colonization of Americans into the Chimalas region beyond Caras Grandes. The fertile wooded area offers vast forest lands and water, with owners pushing Santa Madré and nearby routes to promote settlement and development.
Reports from Rock Island say the contractors have failed to complete the extension. They are blamed for overruns and potential schedule misses. Local rail interests warn of costly delays and ongoing disputes affecting future service and line progress.
Newton Kansas reports work halted on the general offer bullline to Dodge City with no clear reason. Rumor suggests changes could affect routing of dispatchers from Newton to Dodge City. In Nebraska President Mellen and officials discuss Northern Pacific tracks Portland to Seattle with the Union Pacific alliance at Union Pacific headquarters.
The Senta Fe railroad will convert locomotives between Nestlies and Seligman to burn oil. A locomotive and three cars were sent to locations along the division to place tanks, with more oil cars to follow. Oil heating promises cooler travel and keeps windows open, reducing dust and cinders on desert trips.
Chicago Sept 2 Negotiations for an important passenger traffic agreement between the Southern Pacific and the Chicago Rock Island Pacific lines approach finalization. The accord follows a push to extend the Rock Island southwest from Liberal and aligns with Santa Fe route expansions. Wreck reported Santa Fe Temecula Limited damaged three hours to clear track. Strike persists at Albuquerque boiler shop with 25 out of work. 2000 travelers off coast remain.
A garbled OCR fragment sketches days at a Topeka area rail yard. It mentions workers, shop foremen, injuries including a sprained wrist, a fatality, and ongoing construction of a Santa Fe freight depot. References to people like Boorman, Shies, and Lawrence hint at workplace events, repairs, and tests of braking devices. The text also notes building progress, pattern shop advances, and a test planned for an air brake device.
A proposed 2 percent building plan would be built at the Seeand and Hun Gock corner or near the western end of Second street. The Topeka association seeks and will employ modern methods to achieve this, aiming to create a retention of the snap dinners.
Members of the Ancient Order of Pyramids met at Lincoln Port hall Topeka to arrange a 250 member delegation to Omaha Kansas City for a multi day anniversary celebration October 24 26 featuring a parade with 696 women in white and amateur contests from various cities plus speeches by national organizers.
The Modern Woodmen society and related orders hold meetings and social events. A grand lodge session of the DeMolay or Pythias lodges was noted, with plans for entertainments and literary evenings. A wrapper contest closes September 6 at 8 pm.
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