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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1900
Page
10
The concluding segment of the festival wraps with notable performances and ongoing interest in the series. Organizers praised participants for skill and spirit while local crowds reflected on the event’s impact on the community.
The Topeka musical festival closes as Professor George Jackson Fe conducts a patriotic medley. The audience marches out as the band, chorus, and flags share a poignant finale amid a fervent performance. Strong players include Lenk Stewart and Gideon conducted by Jackson.
The program featured Mrs J. M. Fischer with a strong soprano and noted violinist Mr Jackson. Performances by the Twenty-First Century quartet and Merritt sisters drew hearty recalls. The varied selections ranged from plantation tunes to sacred ballads culminating in a stirring march.
Rail industry notes report a proposed 65 mile extension to connect Gulf, Beaumont and Kansas City with Santa Fe lines to access lumber traffic. The specific connection points are not disclosed, but construction is underway and plans remain under wrap. Pennsylvania Company shows strong 1900 gains with gross earnings at 390,504,381 and a dividend of 6,712,058. Passenger travel rose, freight revenue up, and assets expanded despite higher maintenance costs.
Chicago authorities report active scalping of tickets with multiple arrests and grand jury actions. Newritter held on forgery charge. Henry Allard charged with selling forged tickets. C H Speers, railroads’ agent, fronts the case. J Charles Allard to face justice. Henry released on bondsman. Police vow to press prosecutions as passenger associations push for action.
New York Times reports an unprecedented box car shortage across railroads centered in New York City. Traffic managers warn the shortage could trigger a nationwide car famine unless quickly relieved, driven by heavy east and west freight demand and ocean TENreges disruption.
A traffic official reports about 20,000 cars tied up in Atlantic ports causing widespread disruption. Central freight lines suffer notably as delays intensify across multiple hubs.
The Santa Fe tests the Dodson signal lamp across diverse switches and conditions. About fifty lamps are evaluated on hired sidings, with results described as satisfactory. Burners fit the standard lamp adopted by the railroad last week. The lamps will be ready for operation for a cable test before a final decision.
Four Bucyrus steam shovels purchased by the Santa Fe have been delivered and tested in Topeka. Existing shovels are being repaired and retooled as part of a several weeks long effort to concentrate road grading machinery in preparation for reducing the cut.
Santa Fe surgeons gather in Colorado Springs for the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway Medical and Surgical society meeting attended by about 100 members, families, and friends. Papers discussed cover modern disease treatments, with next annual meeting planned for Topeka. Describes entertainments including a reception by El Paso Medical Society and rail excursions.
Horton notes claim of a fine Pacific Firemen to Meat house improving the town. A special meeting of Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen No. 205 is set for J Le Covert, 210 East Second Street, tomorrow, September 20. Group seeks updates, promotions, and shop plans.
In Topeka on September 23, Populist Chairman Ridgely states he will not support withdrawing Dr. Dykes from the Sixth district race. He notes surveys show Democrats and Populists doubt any scenario where Scott Could be elected if Dykes stays. He dismisses Scott’s press‑timed proposal as public matters and asserts his position firmly.
The missive argues that Dykes could win if he stayed and urges a Democratic candidate to resign in his favor. It cites district voting in 1896 and 1905 showing fusion strength and states that no new man is feasible. The writer appeals to decline nomination to strengthen Bryan faction efforts and win district and state gains.
William J. Bryan concluded his South Dakota tour in Aberdeen on September 28. He arrived around 8 o clock and headed to the Corn Palace area, greeted by a large crowd. He spoke with strong voice and calm delivery after a busy day traveling about 261 miles. He began with a three minute speech at Pelst and his longer remarks followed at Dankfor.
A Nebraskan editorials defend trusts against Republican foes. Reported on a city march supporting William Jennings Bryan with banners and speeches. The crowd praised direct senate election and Bryan promised policy changes if elected president.
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