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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1899

Page

8

Paine's celery compound praised by Chicago official

A Chicago street and sanitation official endorses Paine's celery compound as a spring remedy and invigoration for the nervous system. The letter from Supt. Doherty cites city reforms in streets and cleaning and lauds the tonic as a reliable medicine used by physicians for families and patients.

New York Doherty Chicago Farbexe Paine Cement of Public Works Bureau of To Chicago T c J. Doherty Sept Bureau of Streets Edward E. Phelps, MM Lin D Dartmouth Medical School

May Impeach Noval Over Impeachment Probe

Chief Justice Noval may be brought before the legislature as witnesses testify he took salary warrants rather than regular pay, registered them with the state treasury showing funds, and drew interest contrary to law. The senate adopts a full investigation of governor, secretary of state, treasurer, lands and building commissioner over the last two years with Prout Rocke and Van Dusen named.

Econ. Co Noval Legislative Investigating Committee Noval Gentes Qin Senate Prout Rocke van Dusen Fusion

Tebeau Names St. Louis Run Regulars For Opener

Manager Tebeau announced the lineup for the St. Louis Run with Stenzel and Sadhoff from last year’s Browns retained. Burkett will rest, Griffin will play center, and the team will visit Cleveland with Sadhoff expected to star pitcher.

Pielad Sadhoff St. Louis Patsy ‘Tebeau Cleveland Stenzel Browns Burkett Griffin

Forest City players named for Nations League season

The roster lists WIM Rughey Carsey Wilson Moupin as pitchers to represent Forest City in the Nations League. Positions include Tucker at first Quinn at stand Sullivan shortstop Cross third Harley eight field Dowd center and Blake or Stivens left field with Clements Sugden Snyder catching.

Stenzel Harry Blake Sudhat Mack O'Connor Criget Zimmer Schreckengost Young Cuppy Powell McBrite Jones Bates Sudhert Wilson McAllister Cleveland Firt Childs Wallace McKean Forest City Wim Rughey Carsey Moupin Tucker Quinn Sullivan Cross Harley Dowd Blake Stivens Clements Sugden Snyder

Big Race Planned for National Cyclone Association Handicap

A major professional handicap race is planned for Ambrose Park this summer under the National Cyclone Association. A record purse, possibly 000, and a five mile distance are being discussed to attract wide entries. Prizes may extend to all entrants, with limits on the number of intermediates. Additional races may follow in Philadelphia, Boston, and other eastern tracks under SS. CA. committee.

National Cycloue Association Ambrose Perk Turber Imay OTT Tn Iit Manha Fniladelphia Beach More Boston SS. CA. Cancion

Sympathetic Contagion Case Feared In St Louis

In St Louis on April 1 Bertha Schraiber of 1526 Ellett Avenue is said to be gravely ill with meningitis. Her physicians warn that reports of the condition have caused widespread fear, describing it as a sympathetic contagion in a highly unusual and dangerous state.

St. Louis Bertha Schraiber Ellett Avenue

Santa Fe Pacific Consolidation Plans Inland Rail Link

San Francisco April 1 The Examiner reports Governor Gage backing a consolidation of Valley railroad Santa Fe Pacific and Southern California into a new Santa Fe Pacific Railroad. Total mileage 1748 west of Albuquerque. Valley 442 miles Mojave to San Francisco. S C railway 65 miles Barstow to LA and San Diego. Santa Fe Pacific 515 miles Mojave to Albuquerque. Stock and bond issues exceed 28 million and 45 million respectively. New landscape gardener position created for station property improvements along the right of way.

San Francisco Cala Henry T. Gage Chicago Los Angeles Valley Railroad Santa Fe Pacific Southern California Railway Santa Fe Pacife Railroad Company Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Company West Albuquerque Valley Road Mojave San Prahcisco Souther California Barstow San Diego Sante Pacific Mojuve Valley Bakersfield Southern Pacific Lesue Valley Malt Road Santa Fe A. Reinisch Lawrence J. B. Hobson Fignal Mader Ranrom Reinisch Tas

Changes at Newton Santa Fe to remodel depot and Clark House

Santa Fe will spend 25000 dollars to remodel the Newton depot and the Clark hotel there. Work begins at once and the depot will become a top equipped hotel, with the old Clark hotel serving as the division headquarters. The Clark remodeling starts first to move offices, then the depot’s second story becomes a modern hotel, with completion expected in several months.

Santa Fe Clark House Newton Clark Hotel Middle Division Clark

Frisco Buys St Louis & Oklahoma City Line

The St Louis and Oklahoma City railroad 103 miles from Supulpa to Oklahoma City in Oklahoma has been sold to the Frisco St Louis San Francisco system for 1 962 000 dollars. President C G Jones of the Oklahoma City railway said the Frisco buyers paid the price.

Bt Louis Oklahoma City St. Louis St. Louis & Oklahoma Ciy Supulpa T T Okla United States St Louis & San Francisco Railroad Company C. G. Jones Oklahoma City Railway Frisco

Santa Fe Expands west of Emporia with extra gangs

Santa Fe to deploy two additional gangs west of Emporia to lay steel and ballast. John Butcher will command about 35 to 40 workers near Sterry, while Rogue of Strong City leads another 35. An extra ballast crew is planned between Slerry and Strong City around April 10.

Santa Fe Emporia John Butcher Sterry Rogue Strong City Butner Slerry

Hercules Hot Oil Free Offer From Elmira Advert

A promotional notice offers Herculesan Hot Oil free samples to readers suffering from rheumatism neuralgia and back pain. Readers are urged to send their name and post office address to Herculesian Hot Oil Co Elmira New York to receive a trial bottle with no expectation of purchase. The ad promises relief after a single bottle and directs future purchases via mail order.

Hercuisan Total Co. Elmira MGV Mercurean

Rail association notices and train staff changes in 1899 driven events

A long list of upcoming conventions and secretaries for railway and related associations across the United States with dates from April to October, noting Milwaukee Detroit New York and Montreal venues. Separate item explains Santa Fe Railroad expenses, track and facility upgrades, and bond implications. Also reports Frisco engineer C P Cass to be honored in Monett and a meeting on a proposed Kansas Oklahoma & Texas railroad from Salina to Denison.

Air Brake Men's Association Detroit Mich P. M. Kilroy Pine Bluff Ark American Railway Association W. B. Allen Park Place New York Keece Claim Association Mo Je Master Car Builders* Association Old Point Comfort John W. Cloud Rookery Chicao American Bailway Master Mechanics’ Association Chicago National Association of Car Service Managers Niagara Falls N. Y J. B Quick Toronto Ontario Association of Railway Teleraph Superintendents Wilmington N, B Santa Fe New York Stock Exchange Frisco Wichita C. P. Cass Monett Prisco Case Westinghouse Salina Denison Pratt Kan Apel Kansas, Oklahoma & Texas Ellworth Barton Stafford Barber Kingfisher Oklahoma City Tex Hell

Marion official suffers devastating dog attack at home

Jerry Whaley chairman of Marion County Commissioners was nearly disfigured when a Newfoundland dog sprang at his face and ripped his nose away. Doctors fear possible hydrophobia though the injury would leave lasting deformity even if rabies are not contracted.

Marion Kan Jerry Whaley Board of County Commissioners Marion County Here Whaley

Mor mon elders expelled from White Oak area in Kentucky

In Lewis county Kentucky the Mor mon elders were driven from the White Oak section as converts lapsed after secret teachings. An appointment for a meeting was blocked by citizens. Mr Messer found his son James drawn into their claims and attempting miracles. the boy failed, left the faith, and denounces it publicly.

Vancebure White Oak Lewis Messer James

Debt Paid by Marriage in Indiana Supreme Court Ruling

In Indianapolis April 1 the case of RB Gosnell aMontgomery county citizen lent funds to a widow to clear debts and they married. After her death he sued to recover the notes but the Supreme Court ruled he cannot collect, affirming the common law rule that a wife discharges debts to her husband upon marriage, unchanged by statute.

Indianapolis Ind Gosnell Montgomery County Supreme Court Today

Bowling Club to Come West to St. Louis

Samuel Karpf, manager of the Greater New York Bowling Club, toured the west to secure next season dates. He arranged 43 engagements in twenty-ities west of the Mississippi. The club sets October start in New York then four days in St. Louis before Kansas City and a westward tour.

St. Louis Samuel Karpf Greater New York New York Mississippi River Kansas City

Astor to contest New York tax assessment hike

William Waldorf Astor and his counsel plan to appear before the tax commissioners early next week to protest increases in assessments on his properties including the Waldorf Astoria. The estate’s city assessment rose from 2,000,000 to 500,000 and taxes are to be paid by the hotel proprietor under a lease, though the owner argues the burden is too heavy.

New York William Waldorf Astor Netherlands Astor Charles A. Peabody, Jr Peabody Feliner Tax Department Waldorf-Astoria Bondt

A Needle in His Heart

San Francisco April 1 reports an autopsy on Louis Bremer who died of pleurisy finding a three quarters inch long steel pin embedded in his heart. The pin caused no immediate complications and had been in the heart for some time before death, suggesting a long standing cause prior to demise.

Santa Fe William A. Biscell Biseell San Francisco Pacific Coast J. W. Tedford St. Louis Chicago Louis Bremer Hremers

Dr Mitchell Recommends Cod Liver Oil Emulsion Treatment

In difficult anemia cases Dr Mitchell prescribes cod liver oil emulsion half an hour after meals. He notes listless patients gaining flesh color and vitality. Scott’s Emulsion combines cod liver oil with hypophosphites to regenerate tissue and enrich blood.

Son's Prayer Delays Will. Hewarded One Penny Estate

In Poughkeepsie Henry M Markstein left 320000 with a stipulation the will not be opened for a year and that his son Mark must pray daily in the synagogue. The surrogate ruled the delay could be lifted. the will showed Mark inherited only 1.20. Mark, hearing the news, rushed to contest the will.

Poughkeepsie Henry M. Markstein Mark Marketeln Dorkind

Weather forecast tale with hints of danger and doubt

Weather outlook remains uncertain with Easter reminders and cryptic messages. Observer Jennings receives mixed forecasts from Cox in Chicago about Sunday conditions, including warmer hints and possible storms. The timing shifts between tonight and Sunday, with hints of eastern warmth then possible northerly winds.

Cox Chicago Kansas Observer Jennings Jennings Jenings Cheyenna

Street Cars Tie Up in Wheeling Morning Strike

Streetcar conductors and motormen in Wheeling West Virginia struck this morning, causing a line seven miles long to be tied up from the suburbs to the city. The disruption blocked trolley service along the nine mile route, with no immediate settlement reported.

Wheeling W. Va Wheeling & Sim Grove

Demand for wage raise sparks city street railway strike

A wage hike demand from 140 to 190 or 3 Genie per hour led to a general strike of Hayes street railway workers. The company refused to recognize the union or bargain, threatening disruption across Wheeling Bridgeport Martin’s Bellaire systems. An attempted car removal was blocked by stone-throwing. National President Mahon will visit.

Hayes Ines Wheeling Bridgeport Martin'+ Les Bellaire

Cuts Off His Queue Chin Lung Dies After Faith Rift

Chin Lung a 40 year old resident of 18 Doyer street died in Bolbo voce hospital after a dispute over religion. In a Christian mission confrontation Miss Kirkpatrick helped him adopt Christianity by having his queue cut off. Friends observed his conversion before his death and withdrew in sorrow.

Chin Lung New York Doyer Street Bolbovoce Hospital Wri i Christian Missionery Kirkpatrick Lung Uist

Rockefeller Gift to Dennison University Conditionally Offered

John Rockefeller notified Dennison University trustees at Grantville that a grant of 100000 will be provided for the coming year if the university accepts conditions set by the environment committee. The committee met today and expressed confidence in securing the funds.

Dennison University Cleveland John Throckefetter Grantville Environment Bere Mr. Hockefeller

Through Sleepers to Northwest on Burlington Route

Travelers bound for Montana and Washington may start from Kansas City or St Joseph with through sleeping cars on the Burlington Montana Express. Service runs daily via the Northwest Main Line to Butte, Anaconda, Spokane, Seattle, and Puget Sound with connections to intermediate destinations. Contact J C Brambald in St Joseph or WAKELEY in St Louis for details.

Kansas St. Joseph Burlington Hutte Spokane Settle Puget Sound Northern Pacific Railway Montana Karness City Billings

Also Mentioned on This Page

Supt. Doherty Nebraska Tebeau Wornl's Fair Railroad News Southern California The Albuque M. A Reinisch Elmira, N.Y A. Andrews Milwaukee Willl Vanes Nevil A Y Andrews Milwa National Convention of Railroad Commissioners Denver Col National Railroad Master Blacksmith’s Association Wis A. L. Woodward Lima Roaimasters' Association of America Mick J. B Dickson Sterling Master Car and Locomotive Painters’ Association Philadelphia Robert McHeoi Kent Ohio Traveling Engineers’ Association Cincinnati C. Thompson Elkhart American Street Railway Insoitation T. C. Penington S.F. Patterson Concord Mass Kentucky Indiana the Mutual Life Insurance Company Cae Ees Charles A. Preller Robert A. Granniss Talter R. Gillette William J. Easton Mutual Life John E. Lord Topeka William W.astor Ares Rockefeller Washington LW. Wakeley Gen Locke's Rollo Size Drug Co Kansas Avenue
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