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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1898

Page

3

Munyon's Asthma Cure Promises Quick Relief and Cures

An advertisement claims Munyon's Asthma Cure and Asthma Herbs can end severe asthma paroxysms in minutes. It cites testimonials from Daniel W. Fink of Meshertystown Pa and asserts Munyon offers a separate remedy for each disease, sold by druggists for 25 cents to a dollar.

Munyon Daniel W. Fink Church Street Meshertystown Betbnan Manyon Drugeister Mysvos Phyladilpits

Ride in a Carriage at Santa Fe Depot Promises Honest Transport

A historical notice from Topeka by W. Garvey promotes the Santa Fe livery at Dearborn Chicago, claiming fair rates and well kept horses. It touts cautious drivers and standard service, inviting readers to buy tickets.

W. Garvey Topeka

Train and travel notes advertise routes to Topeka and beyond

The item highlights rail options to Topeka from Kansas City and Rock Island lines to Colorado Springs and Denver, plus schedules like the Colorado Flyer and a Rock Island service. It includes ads for an Easy Payment House on Fifth Street Bay and window shades, Brussels, rugs, and household goods, mentioning local services and a laundry.

Rock Island Colorado Flyer Topeka Colorado Springs Denver W. Hughes Easy Payment Postofice Fifth Street Bay Pitth Stree

Santa Fe invests 500 to beautify Hutchinson Park

The Santa Fe railway adds 500 for Hutchinson Park to be built between the depot and Main Street. Hutton the roadmaster orders immediate grading while Bir Banker oversees water pipes and construction. Elm and maple rows will line the south and west edges with a walk along the south side. The park will feature shade trees decorative plants and evergreen plantings.

Hutchinson Santa Fe Company Main Street Hutton Santa Fe Wile Bir Bridge and Building Department

Among Railroad Men Improve Lines and Personnel Changes

Rail news details Santa Fe routing expansion between Amarillo and Fort Worth, resignations of station staff at Wichita depot, and Katy and Santa Fe engine updates. Promotions shift J Franklin to Chicago area, and McKiwain shares a humorous tale near Cimarron.

Newton Brakeman Forgets Where His Clothes Are

A Newton brakeman with memory troubles could not recall where he left his suit for alteration. After searching several stores and wandering near Texton Malin Street, he finally located the missing clothes and sighed with relief.

Newton Brakeman Kansas City Malin Street Poe

Compartment Rate Raised by Railways in 40 Percent Jump

Chicago reports that Pullman and Wagner Companies will raise compartment rates by 40 percent or more starting May. Berths in three-compartment setups recently cost the same as ordinary sleepers, a value now increased as these cars see proportional advances before routes to New York and beyond. The move affects sections between Chicago and major eastern hubs, signaling higher passenger costs for drawing-room equivalents.

Pullman and Wagner Chicago Pullman New York Pee

Santa Fe Workers Move and Transfer s Across Lines

A patchwork of notices details transfers and assignments among Santa Fe personnel from La Junta to Denver and beyond. Firemen, engineers, and conductors swap posts, with new foremen named, rests taken, and relays to Albuquerque, Dodge City, and Texas as crews report sick, travel, or promotions in a sprawling carrier update. Over 24 carloads stock were at stockyards. several long-time employees visit friends in St Louis and Wellington.

Ayres Berencene la Junta Dodge City Mes Taylor Ellute Albuquerque Santa Fe Pacific Bmcmurray

Wellington News Briefs From The Santa Fe Railroad Scene

In Wellington T B S Purdy suffers severe threat trouble. Master Mechanic G T Neubart repairs wires between Harper and Alva. Traveling Auditor I Damon of the Santa Fe arrives from Wichita. Sam Murphy, a brakeman from Denver, boards the train. W H Ralston of Cherryvale, ex-depot agent, travels home from Purcell. Superintendent F Dotan from Wichita to oversee trial of the Han newell branch wreck crew including Grakeman Butneworth, Brakeman Harding, Engineer Clinine and Fireman Swear.

T. BS Purdy G. T. Neubart Harper and Alva QO. T Damon Santa Fe i Wichtta Sam Murphy Denimie Tepip Reebbe Santa Fe W. EL Ralston Cherryvale Ace Purcell F. ‘T_ Dotan Wichita Hannewell Butneworth Harding Clinine

Dodge City Railroad Careers Stir Local Hopes

Ben Oldham left for Albuquerque to take an engineer post on the Atlantica and Pacific line. Harry Newter expects reinstatement on the Santa Fe. The new depot hotel draws travelers on Sundays as the Cuban war era prompts engineers to study arms for potential future service on Santa Fe and Rock Island lines.

Ben Oldham Albuquerque N. M Atlantica& Parific Harry Newter Santa Pe Kelery Santa Fe Rock Tee

Scott’s Emulsion Promises Quick Relief for Weak Digestion and Throat

An old advertisement outlines three conditions tied to poor blood and weakness, presenting Scott’s Emulsion as the sole cure. It highlights cod liver oil emulsified with hypophosphites and glycerine, claiming faster relief and lasting benefit versus other remedies from Scott & Bowne.

Scott

E TRTaRSyE on the house he bought Boyt

Pope fret of the newly built locomotives frm the Tol shops passed there Mon day night, for serene at Beton. it ia a Well equipped and substantial engine for ragumiain climbing. 'H McElwain declined to ba cas autare reason et cums, see employes to abetals from office hold ing.

Boyt Pope Beton H McElwain

Rate War Rages From St Louis To Pacific Northwest

St Louis faces a historic railroad rate war with unprecedented breadth and impact. First class fares drop to 27.50 and second class to 17.50 from the standard 57.58 and 9.50 to points Helena, Butte, Garrison, Spokane, Tacoma, Seattle, and Portland, marking a clean cut of about 20 dollars.

St. Louis Helena Butte Garrison Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland St Louis

Railway Telegrams About Time Table Delays

Fragmentary telegrams show Jones and Smith units discussing a new timetable. The washout delays the first train. Jones cannot come due to the washout but is urged to buy a new shirt and report to the general manager. The exchange highlights railway operational disruption and staff instructions.

Beeweca & & Afd Jones and Smith John Smith Ohn Jones Mer Jobs Jones Segona Smith Jcghn Jones Mgr

Palace on Wheels Finest Superintendent Car in Service

The private car of Superintendent Dolan, car No 325, left yesterday for Weltakre to be used by the Santa Fe Oklahoma division. It is described as the finest superintendent’s private car on the road, recently refurbished at Topeka shops. The car features an observation room, two sleeping rooms, a cook’s room, and ample table space, with a neat and comfortable layout.

Kindis Trail Santa Fe Fort Worth Denver Rero Amarillo Tex Ricy Bradfield Yiisco Ettelog Katy J. Frankin Puchi Ay Suna Fens Grayheed Hoagerma Couttes Anszement Chicago Iainod & Pucite Railroad Horton Kan Tadee City Film Board Heath Broad Prairie Citrain Mac Pitts Cimarron Garden City FM. McRitresh Missouriacitte Osawatomie A. A. Robinson Mexian Sungrat Mest KE. D. Jones H. A. Mudge Calesco Texas H L. Newbold Wilder George Keeling Gus Lindquist LA Junta Willam Danino Fietner Wewk Ness Ctobe Newscale Wellington Andrew Morton Sante Ee Roberts Tie St. Louis Ad Purse Great Bend Prank Hantum Eicks Brubaker Wasoner Florence Here Dede City Oklahoma Dolan Weltakre FT. Dolan Sants Pe

New Taylor Headlight Tested In Santa Fe Yards Topeka

A novel Taylor headlight uses a box housing to generate acetylene gas behind the reflector. The compact unit emits a whiter, brighter light and promises lower cost than current headlights. A thorough test is planned.

Santa Fe Topeka Taylor

Senate Bill Passes Land and Grant Funding Measures

Washington April 2 The Senate passed a measure authorizing a permit for the American Invalid Society of Boston to occupy 164 acres on the Fort Stanton site in New Mexico for a national sanatorium for pulmonary diseases The body also extended commutation rights to settlers in Oklahoma and provided 320 000 in relief to the University of Kansas

Senate Washington Secretary of the Interior American Invalid Society of Boston Fort Stanton Military Reservation New Mexico Oklahoma University of Kansas

Sealing Steamer Toseland Arrives With 68 000 Seals

St Johns Newfoundland April 2 The sealing steamer Toseland arrived today with 23000 seals aboard and reports the steamer Au fur a has at the Thana 30000 seals. The Iceland has her heaviest seal cargo in six years.

St St Johns St. Johns N. F Toseland Au- Fura Iceland

Coburn Platform Emphasis on Raising Hore Corn and Honest Money

Debated political platform notes Coburn’s emphasis on raising corn, honest money, and strong enforcement of tariff and revenue policies. Mentions a Maine gunboat atrocity reference and a Havana harbor image, describing a controversial 2 by 4 inch warning piece about the Maine explosion.

Lent and local notes fill Topeka city pages

A jumble of small-town items from Topeka covers Lent timing Palm Sunday local events and public meetings. Notes include Frank Wear in Key West state house repairs in cinders Topeka board of education meeting Florists warning of limited Easter fli es yard work at George W Crane’s property and a mix of society notices including births, hunting trips, charity concerts, and club meetings.

Frank Wear Key West State House Topeke Board of Education George W. Crane H.L. Pope Monroe Street Gar- Bena Perks A. Scates Dodge City Land Office J. S Collins Charles wWardin Tapent Yesterdy Lake View Charlie Curtis Leaven Topeka Columbia Council No Hamilton Ball First Baptist Church Topeka Athletic Association J. H. Leonard Aleyeie Topeka Stonemason Association Kansas Avenue Black Sana Fe Jingu Spain Seventh van Buren Streets Frank Thomas Wilson Place West Sixth Street Ben Johnson Rosabel Morrison

Topeka News Roundup of Local Life and Events

Topeka items report diverse local happenings including political moves, club matches, school paper readings, and public notices. Notables include H C Lindsey considering withdrawal from ward two council race, Topeka whist club match with Kansas City, and public school superintendent Wilkes Davidson presenting a Poe paper tonight.

Red Lewis Morrison Sam Radges Kansas Avenue Cena Commandery Eastern Star H. C. Lindsey Topeka Whist Kansas City Audi- Abe Wiemas Jacob Haskell Station No Scien Clay Street J. W. McNeely Adame Street Sherr A. A. Seuthis Sree Suse Hoins D. C. Metsker al Baker Topeka Wichita Western Union Church of the Ithe Doldings Sumner Acconn Hiate W Mr. Emery Bush

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Fragmentary OCR text mentions trains and travel times but lacks coherent facts or identifiable entities to describe a valid news item with dates or organizations. Unable to determine a precise event, place, or timeframe for a proper summary.

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