davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
WIDOW BRINGS SUIT.
Says Defective Track on Il. ?. Caused
Her Husbands Death.


Fort Scott, Kan. March 25.-Mrs. c.
A Shirley, widow of the late Frank
Shirley. the Missouri Pacific engineer
who lost his life in the disastrous
wreck north of Garnett last October
this afternoon commenced proceedings
in federal court asking for DANA ges
in the sum of $4,000 for his death. The
allegation in chief is that the COM
pany is personally liable and RESPONSE
Bile for his death. The petition was
filed by A. 81. Keene. attorney for Mrs.
Shirley. Joined in the action are five
minor children of the plaintiff, who
has been appointed their guardian.
Though the accident that resulted
in the death of the two railroad men,
Engineer Shirley and Fireman Nc
Cam occurred last year it is still fresh
in the minds of the people OF Fort
Scott 1t happened on a sharp curve
just north of Garrett. The engine left
the track and went over a twenty foot
embankment. The engine turned q
complete somersault and buried itself
in the earth on the freman's side.
With difficulty the bodies of the fire
man and engineer were obtained. Both
We're horribly mangied. It was the
first trip Of the dead engineer since he
was promoted TO the position from fire
man and the accident was a most IN
fortunate one
The petition alleges that the track
at the point where the wreck occurred
was in bad shape and the company was
negligent in this and other respects.
When the heavy engine hit the curve.
the petition further alleges, the spikes
were pulled out of the ties for dis
tance of many feet This is another
damage suit that IS on the docket for
the next term of the federal court No
proceedings have been brought on be
half OF the relatives Of the dead fire
man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
NOTE TO RoADMAsTER.
Railroad Man Requested That His
Funeral Be Cheap.

Bury me in the cheapest way possible.
and today / want to die before l hurt
some one. Ny folks have done all they
could but it is of use l am crazy
for want Of sleep. ] dare not live any
longer"
Such were the pathetic words found yes
teraav afternoon in q note left lying on
table in Roadmaster Elliot's office by
Frank Stone, says the Las Vegas OPP
tic.
The note confirms the theory given as
to the cause of Mr.. Stones action. In
sornnia induced By his nervous condition.
had reduced him to such a state that he
was not responsible for his action He
realized. however that in some unguaro-
ed moment he might lose control OF MS
faculties and do some violence to others
His friends do not believe he would have
Gone So but IT is certain that in the dis
ordered state Of mind the idea took hold
on Mr.. Stone and resulted in self-destruc-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
RUMoR OF TROUBLE.
Northern Securities Magnates Said
to Be Quarreling.

New York. March 25.-''You may deny
most emphatically that a new Northern
Securities company is being planned, =
said Colonel Clough, vice president and
general counsel of the company we
are doing our best to carry out the
princinles OF the courts decree
This statement was brought forth by
the circulation in Wall street of d
rurlor that Z plan had been formulated
by which Northern Pacific stock would
be held in blocks and not distributed
In spite of official denials. the state
ment was persistently reiterated this
afternoon that difference of opinion
had arisen between the Great Northern
interests and the Union Pacific group OF
capitalists. The point of dispute was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
MORE MEN LAID OFF.
Santa Fe Reduces It's Shop Force at
Arkansas City

Arkansas City. Kan. March Is
About twenty-five men employed in
the Santa E'e shops have been laid off
Indefinitely. The most of these were
machnises and boiler makers The
reasons assigned are orders from head
quarters to reduce expenses and the
fact that there is a falling off of re-
pair work owing to slack business in
the transportation department in the
Newton district The Arkansas City
shops are still ve-y busy and there is
no falling off OF business on the Okla
hoIna division
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
55 YEARS SERVICE.
"Oldest Engineer" Has No Notion OF
Retiring from Work

Benjamin s. Moore holds the world 5
record for continuous service as a rail-
way engineer. March 20 he celebra ted
the fifty-third anniversary of his en-
ployment in such capacity on the Cen
trail railway of New Jersey. Fifty-five
years ago he became connected with
the company. and he is still in charge
of a switch engine at the Eliza be ti-
port shops. Uncle Ben as he is
called. is described as being 'spry and
active and when he began wipng
engines for the Central the motive
power of the company consisted of gu.
I'VE locomotives. In his younger days
he had one OF the fastest runs on the
line. He has no thought of retiring,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
BONDS ON ROCK ISLAND.
Texas Commission Auth crizss Issu-
ance of First Mortgage Bonds

Austin, Tex, March 25.-The Texas
railroad commission today granted au-
thority to the Rock Island to issue first
mortgage bonds to the amount of S5,-
545 COO on its miles of railroad in this
state. This amount is in addition to
about 81. 200. 600 of bonds which had al
ready been issued on the Chicago, Rock
Island and Texas road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
CLEVELAND Brines In 20 Ducks,

Baltimore, March 25.-Grover Cleve-
land. who arrived here early in the
week, returned today from duck
shooting trip on the flats of the upper
Chesapeake The ex-president brought
with him 20 canvas backs and red
heads as trophies of his prowess III
blind shooting. During his stay here
he was driven through the burned area
aF the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
Banker Dies on the Train.

Hutchinson, Kan, March Sword has
been received here of the death OF j. B.
santa Re train on the way from Los
Angeles to Nickerson, Kan Death IS
ease Mr. AldricT's wife was visiting her
daughter Mrs H Z. Fleming. in Nick
erson Mr.. Aldrich was to have joined
her there He was about 50 years or
aee INC body will be sent TO Upton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
salina Boy q peserter.

Salina, Kan, March 25.-Frank Leroy
Spacious, p years old, who lived here and
enlisted in the navy at Kansas City last
September and deserted from the United
States steamer Petrol at San Francisco
is here. He arrived home recently and
gave himself up to the authorities The
chief of police has left for Norfolk, Va,
with Spacius, where he will be turned
over to the naval authorities. The boy
says he deserted the Petrol on account Of
the overbearing disposition OF the officers.
He reports that almost 100 of the Petrol 5
crew have deserted on this account.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
Disappeared in Nightclothes.

Ieavenworth. Kan, March 3.-Charles
Hanson, military prisoner. under a
three year sentence, has escaped from
the Fort Leavenworth hospital. Hanson
had been in the hospital five weeks with
typhoid fever and had not fully recover
ed. He secured a pair of shoes while a
guard was absent and walked to the city,
wearing only night clothes His absence
was soon discovered. Guards found him
fully dressed and ready to board the
train He was locked up in a cell room
in the hospital
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25

Iindsb1rg, Kan, March B.-PIans have
been anno1oced for the song festival to
be given by Bethany college. Tine Mes
siahss will be rendered by the chorus of
80 voices from the college, assisted by
an orchestra of sixty instruments and a
number of soloists. Madame Lime of
Chicago. soprano. Miss Cora May Jones,
contralto; Prof. B. Sandzen, TENOR and
Prof. H E. Malloy, bass, are the solo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
said to be the future control of North

said to be the future control of North
ern Pacific.
James J. Hill, president of the Great
Northern, said: Everything is peace
full
Officials of the Union Pacific depre-
Gated the talk of rivalry in Northern
Pacific. E. H. Hartman, president of
the Union Pacific, said he did not care
to discuss the reports.
A director of the Union Pacific said:
You may be sure there will be no
repetition Of the contest OF, May g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
CHANGE ROCK ISLAND TRAINS
May Not Run from Salina Through
to Chickasha.

The Abilene Chronicle says: There
is a rumor in circulation among train
men that there is to be another change
on the Rock Island. 1t is reported
that the passenger out of Salina will
only run between there and Harrington,
and that the through service from Sa-
lima to Chickasha will be abandoned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
May Move Division Headquarters.

Haileyville, I. II, March 25.-It is ru-
mored here that the division point on
the Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf rail-
road. which has been located here for
some time. will be moved to South Nc
Alester. The trouble is said to be in
the schedule of certain trains which
can be made better at South McAlester
than here. The only thing which now
stands in the way of the immediate re-
movaI is the proper land concession
from the people of South McAlester.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
Topacco the Cause of a Death.

Leavenworth, Kan. March 25.-John
Warranke. a soldier of company c, Sixth
infantry, was drowned while bathing in
the swimming pool at the new gymnasium
at Fort Leaven worth. He was swimming
with a battalion of soldiers and made
dive with big chew of tobacco in his
mouth The tobacco gagged him and
caused him to strangle. Warranke was
rescued from the pool with little loss of
time and when his comrades pried his
mouth open they found the tobacco was
the primary cause of his drowning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25

lists. They are from the Bethany college
faculty. Prof Brose will play the pipe
organ and Prof. Theodore Lndberg VIII
lead the orchestra There viii be con-
ceTts afternoons and nights March q, q,
90 and April / and 5. The railroads viii
run special trains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
.GAS BELT" LINE.
Work Is Commenced on 5o-Mile
Trolley system in Kansas.

Work has been commenced on the
interurban electric line which viii con-
meet independence. kas.. with sur
rounding towns OF the gas and oil belt
The road will be nearly fifty miles in
length, and is to be built for passenger
and freight traffic. 1t is expected to
have the road in operation by Septem-
har.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25

line and the Ogden-Reno line will be
made a portion OF the Oregon Short
Line.
There probably will be some official
changes on the Union Pacific but what
these will be I am not now in a posi-
ton to state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
Leaves Elliott for Mellen.

St. Paul. March 25-Harry A. Fabian,
secretary to President Elliott of the
Northern Pacific. has resigned to be-
come secretary to President Mellen of
the New York, New Haven & Hartford
railroad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
Ghoctaw Confirms Sale.

Chicago, March 25.-Stockholders of
the Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf rail
way held a special meeting Thursday
and confirmed the sale of their road
and other property and franchises TO
the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25

considered by the higher authorities. but
such q move has been discussed by rep
resentatives of the system Should the
plan be carried out later, the Rock Is
land would have a direct line straight
from Lincoln. Neb., through a rich grain
belt to Fort Worth, Tex.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
En- Accidental shootine.

Plea santon. Kan, March 25s-R. W
Holmes, a boy OF this town, accidentally
shot himself in the stomach Thursday
expected to live. He is about II years old
His parents are both dead He is &.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
CALIFORNIA $500


Tickets on sale during March end
April This rate also applies to inter-
mediate points. Good in tourist sleep
ers and free chair cars. Liberal stop
over privilege allowed.
For full information and free Iitera-
ture, address 7. l. KING,
C. p. & T. A. Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
Another Rock Island Rumor.

The latest proposition for extension by
the Rock Island is that a line be built
from Clatonia, Neb.. as one OF the lines OF
the system, to pass through Beatrice and
RaIa and connect with another line al
Woodbine. going directly to Fort Worth.
This plan probably has not been seriously
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25
citizens of Both Towns Attended.

Did the Santa Fe railroad originate in
Atchison or in Topeka? The Globe is ask
ed the question. Our opinion is that il
originated in a meeting sttsDdeA BY citi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-25

zens Of both towns. Many years ago the
Globe claimed the honor for Atchison,
quoting the late L c. Challiss as author
] ity- Colonel Holiday came back with a
denial, and Mr. ChaIliss, who was a just
man., was inclined TO grant Colonel HOl-
hday's neutrality-suspicious. Globe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-11
CONN. REPUBLICANS MEET
Contention Temporarily Organized
-MelLen Delegate.

Neyy-Haven Conn May Io-To choose delegates
to the national convention at Chicago the Re
publican State Convention called order
a Temporary organization at the Hyperion Theatre
tonight Congressman Frank B. Brandegee as
temporary chairman delivered address dealing
almost entirely with national affairs and their re-
iaton TO the Republican party. Much enthusiasm
aroused. and the business necessary to making
permanent the organization when it reassembles to-
morrow transacted without delay.
AS the at the Democratic convention In
Hartford last week, the reorganization OF the
State central committee entailed the holding Of
thirty-ive Senate caucLses. each to a mefi-
Der Of the three convention committees. and in adj
diton member o. the committee on rules. The
committee resolutions drafted the platform,
which is expected be adaptation Of that pre-
scented TO the Rhode Island Republican convention.
The county and Congress caucuses which will
select the delegates 10 the national convention.
will be held tomorrow New-HaN County to-
night, however. selected Charles s. Mellen. presi-
dent Of the New-York. New-Haven and Hartford
Railroad Company. its choice
Mr.. Brandegee frequently interrupted by
cheers and applause, and at the close OF his speech
he was cheered for fully q minute. George +. Hin
man. of Wnimantic. chosen temporary secre-
tary, and Albert c. Baldwin of Huntington. and
John T. Shaffard, OF Bridgeport, were elected as
sistant secretaries
Judge Marcus II. Holcomb presented a resolu-
ton calling for the appointment of a committee
rules, to be made up of member from each
amendment that the committee rules report at
the opening OF the convention tomorrow. The
resolution, amended, was adopted.
motion made by Sidney F. Hawley. Of
Brookfeld. that the choice of state Central Com
mitteeman be not made until tomorrow morning.
It was seconded by Hubert Williams, of Salisbury.
The motion opposed by Frank r. Henly, of
Windsor Locks who said that the appointment Of
the committee rules 10 settle this very
point.
The theatre doors were opened at 7 80 o'clock and
the seats on the floor were quickly taken by dele
gates The balconies and stage boxes had been
draped with the national coors and at the left of
the stage large painting Of the late Presl-
dent Mckinley. and the right similar canvas
OF President Roosevelt. The chairman's desk was
covered by a flag
No sooner had Senate district delegates taken
their seats when canvassing for members Of the
four important convention committees was begun.
This was to expedite matters as many delegates
wanted TO get TO bed early When Ex-Governor
Morgan G. Buckley walked down the centre aisle
and took his seat with the Hartford County dele
cation there much enthusiasm. 1t was $40
when Andrew F. Gates. chairman Of the State
Central Committee. called for order and presented
Congressman Frank b. Brandegee of Newton
don. the chairman Of the convention. He spoke
length
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-11
CRIHHINS LOSING HOPE.
Chances for Democratic Success. He
Says, 4re Not Bright.

John d. Crimmns last night said that what
ever hope he had entertained OF a Democratic
victory In the nation this fall had been badly
upset by the situation which had been created
within the ranks of the Democratic marty .1
mad hoped and thought" he said, some time
ago that II the Democrats became united and
worked together vigorously this year we couId
win. unfortunately. however there are elements
IN the party working along antagonistic lines
ana pulling opposite ways and the chances NJ
success do not seem to be at all bright. Unless
there Is radical change in conditions. hon. %
victory is meagre"
MI Crimmins was asked what he thoupb+ =,
the candidacy Of Chief Judge Parker. ct raeorI
IL most favorably," replied Mr. Crimn,ips ..r
think that Judge Parker is an admirable r,ar
IN every way He is dignifed. able. learned and
Patrlotlc He Is an ideal American There ., ,
marked contrast between him and the other oo
uehan mentioned candidate 7 rnaar AZ.
Iiearst' They are men OF different mouid are
iereht mind and calibre. Judge Parker holds
am sure positive and decided opinions ~, ,,,,,,,
questions which. under other conditions ?
sure ne would express freely. Occupvips, '''
90es the highest judicial office in M G. ne
inns ~ admirably and brings to n r. 9te' ne
anu the ability of tradition. / tbini- a., HIShlty
1iiilhateu ana Is elected the American ne Is
choicef' N "uIt with their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-11
TROUBLE IN T1NN1NY.
RerOH Against Leaders Hart and
McNahOn Opposed.

The first rumblings Of dissensions within the
Tammany organization are beginning TO lie
heard. and from present indications several dis
trict leaders will have hard fights AT the August
primaries 20 retain their leadership. Already
war has been opened Daniel +. Mcmahon I'm
the XNIIth District. Mcmahon II Is said by his
opponents. has made a fortune out Of contracts
since the Tammany administration took hold.
and has ignored the needs Of the district As
semblyman Curry viii try 10 wrest the leader
ship away from Mcmahon.
In the XXXth District II. c Hart is said 10
have been guilty Of the same offence. Harris
great success In the advertising line has been
described in The Tribune. He secured the con-
tracts for advertising various things. including
whiskey and corsets on the fence OF the New
York Public Library site from Commissioner
Pallas. from which. IT Is understood. he receives
$4,000 a year. His followers say he has been
busy making money for himself that he has
neglected them EX-Alderman Burrell Will lead
the fight against Hart
John f. Cowan is also going 20 have trouble
in his district. Ex-Street Cleaning Commits
sioner Percy Maggie wants his place leader.
He says that while Cowan Deputy Police
Commissioner he neglected the district and
adds that since Cowan left the department he
has neglected the district even more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-11
HOWELL THINKS 1T WILL BE paRxpD
1eorgla's Action Will Depend on That Of
Indiana

lark Howell. editor and publisher OF .-rba A.
ANA constitution" is In this city To attars .
Neetihs OF the Associated Press directorate -
milch ne is member to be held TO-DAY NJ
rio"el' VINO mas been the Georgia member Of the
democratic National Committee for twelve 49,
10 the president of the Georgia Senate and e. satd
TO be Slated for the Governorship At tho VictC~,a
yesterday he said: 0' Id
me ectlon or the Albany convention in tnstr,,c.
ing TOT Judge Parker commends his candidoc,S -
the democracy or Georgia. and II the Indiana CO..
Nehuoh declares Tor him il Is highly DrOhabia ~,
the Georgia convention. which will be held on I'M
L VIII instruct the delegation to support him ~ a.
LOUIS Inc action of Indiana viii also inaS,sroa
the course OF other Southern States Navv VIZ
ana connecticut having already declared fo- tha
NeW-f ork 1urist, similar action upon the mart ~
or the three Northern States sometjp,pes Tl
cratic that are classed doubtful VIII ,bte az
eorsement the course that Georgia and tbe otbn-
Southern States that hope for Democrst,e e otner
SHOULD pursue Will be made pretty clear 0r cn,,r
~ lndlana should fail to instruct for EarSsr =,
Mould diminish the measure OF certainty that Caor
Sia would declare for him. '' mat NTeor-
hearst sentiment Is not important far+or A.,
Ihe Georgia situation and Cleveland as .be Oc.t
nee OF the st. Louis convention would oDan ~
rIanaora box OF political revolution and oerdt,cn.e
livery man who has, for one cause or snntbor
temporarily waived his allegiance TO the NARY H.
the last ten years would. In the event ~ c1sa,a
t ian nomination, feel that he had valid exensa
Tor doing IL again. -~ eNSuse
Should Judge Parker fail to develop the strength
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-11
ODELL,S COMING VISIT.
Nay Be Here To-morro1o to See
Senator Plat.

1t VAS reported here yesterday that Governor
Odel would come 10 the city tomorrow and
consult with Senator Plat and the local leaders
about plans for the approaching campaign Some
Of the Governors friends, however said that he
would probably not come down before Saturday
and might even postpone his visit until next
week It is understood that after he arrives he
will name the members of the executive COM
Iaittee Of the State committee. 1t is said that
William Barnes, jr., of Albany will be chairman
or this committee Colonel George w. Dunn
George w. Aldridge. William c. Warren Louis
Z. Payn, Michael T. Dady and William Halpin
are talked of as probable members of the com
mittee.
With the thirty day bills out of the way, 1t
is believed the Governor Will have more time to
give to party affairs, and he will turn his atten-
ton to organizing for the campaign. The ques-
ton Of "a State ticket, II was asserted last night
viii not be taken up until after the delegates
return from the national convention Elihu
Root and Mayor knight Of Buffalo are prom
mently discussed as possible candidates for the
nomination for Governor.