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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1900

Page

3

Remarkable Clinic Ad Claims Cure All Penile Ailments

Folio style notice from a Topeka Avenue institute advertises Dr Galway McCulle and staff offering cures for bowel, chest, throat, urinary, and abdominal diseases. It boasts radical cures for hernias and other conditions and claims universal contracts and guarantees. Includes visit hours and address.

John Weekes Tipuka Annniin Shishin Catirrh Inhameh Galway McCulle Oflce

Railroad News Extends Piece Work System to Santa Fe Shops

Mr R P C Sanderson named assistant superintendent of machinery and plans extending piece work to Santa Fe road shops. Current system to cover line of goods and shop departments including general shops and division shops as line work is paid per piece. Previous talks suggested no further expansion but new orders may roll out with Sanderson guiding the shift. Prices and schedules remain to be determined based on job type and shop efficiency.

Santa Fe Santa Fe General Cay R. P. C. Sanderson Bart Fender Norfolk & Weatern Norfolk & Western Mare Banderas Sanderson Catenin Hk

Testimony On Double Headers In Rail Operations

Mr Sanderson describes Santa Fe machinery assistant superintendents views to the Texas commission on double headers. He argues two locomotives in a train improve safety, control, and braking, with better air power and momentum distribution. He notes some crew adaptation issues but cites reduced accidents once experienced.

P.C. Sanderson The Santa Fe Texas Commission On the Queston Rhasth Journal Toweray Bante Fe Sud Onkio Tattor Engin Hom Afr Cambell Pek Atco JM Tarran Bobby Ty Gottie-heallers Init Bonn Socond Secu

Beach Hotel Project Planned for Galveston by Reed Group

A Galveston press note reports HE & T Reed leading a 4 A delegation including Musi Fewston Henderson and President Rouse to back construction of a beach hotel in Galveston. The venture aims to attract visitors and boost local tourism with support from the Missouri, Hudsons & Tex as network, highlighting community cooperation and anticipated economic growth.

Galveston Tex Musi Fewston

Miners to Retaliate in Colorado Strike

A significant meeting in Colorado spurted tensions as miners vow retaliation amid disputes over charges and responsibility for recent mine disturbances. Leaders urged firm action, and operators fear a prolonged standstill as keys to settlement remain elusive.

Alton Directors Elect Board Amid Kansas City Southern Talks

The Alton directors reelected the board at their annual meeting and discussed plans for the year while noting absorption is unlikely. The status of acquiring Kansas City Southern and future relations with the Gulf Road were not decided, with rumors suggesting only a loose traffic agreement and provision for a northern connection to the Harriman system.

Chicago Ablesgo & Alton Olft Board of Igniture Tl Wan Kanane City Afton Gulf Road Alton

A Lusty Infant At The American Railway Meeting

A semi annual gathering of the American Railway association is to convene in Chicago. The organization, though founded in earlier years, is a leading railway group with members from most major U S lines. It aims to study train rules car service safety devices interlocking block and standard dimensions for boxcars. A key topic will be the feasibility of a standard boxcar.

American Hailway Association Chicago Aph American Railway Association United States Americ Railways

Santa Fe Promotes Bornwell to Assistant General Freight Agent

W G Barnwell, familiar to Southern California business circles, is named assistant general freight agent for the Southern California railway with Los Angeles as headquarters. Bornwell rose from Santa Fe freight service in Los Angeles, serving over ten years since joining as constructing freight agent, then local commercial agent, later general freight agent, now advancing to assistant general freight agent of the Southern California lines.

Tos Angeles W. G. Barnwell Southern California Southern California Railway Los Angeles Mir. Bornwell The Santa Fe Compains Ito AEPHE Southern California Lines

Hardware dealers testify on coast to midwest rail rate changes

A. Rulofsen of Baker and Hamilton testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission on readjusting Pacific coast to midwest freight rates. He said last five years eastbound rates fell, westbound rates lower, and that higher rates would harm New England manufacturers. GW Sterry questioned impact on Pacific coast jobs. Rulofson warned removal of competition would hurt local jobbers and drove Pacific coast merchants to seek sea routes.

Sanfranchzes, Cay Apert Enarler A. Rulofsen Baker & Harmilton Interstate Commerce Commission Pactto Middle West Jiofeon New England Sterry Santa Fe Pacific Coast Tilingie Rulofson

Railroads Donate Rock to Wichita Park Drives

April 4 report notes Heck Island orders five cars of crushed rock for Wichita park drives with Missouri Pacific contributing 15 cars. Freight alone valued about 3400. Additional rock donations and rail costs cited. Sheep movement estimates show 300,000 sheep in northern Colorado district ready for market with potential value around 2000.

Wichita Park Wichita Heck Island Webb Miraouri Missouri Pacific Ini Missouri New Street Cil Company Milesouri Pacific Tv Porthern Colorado

Railroad Notes Show Hervey House Moved

Railroad notes report Hervey House was moved at night, tied and transported to a distant site. The brief item notes the maneuver under railway supervision with no injuries or casualties recorded.

Hervey Ts Tale Cis

Local Rail Changes and Engineered Water Project Advancing

Reports from Newton Kansan note W J Bhierer and Jota Brinkman examined for engineers. A union service dining car rule changes daily between Kansas City and Elli Kan improves traveler meals. Santa Fe buys two springs near Wiggin’s club to feed a city tank and roundhouse, with three miles of water piping toward the canal river bridge, work to finish in about 30 days.

Newton W. J. Bhierer Jota Brinkman Newton Kansan McPherson Republican Delmore Topeka Union #achin Kansas City Elli Kan Paloha Santa Fe Railway ES. Wiggin's Club WondwartOkews

Sound Money League to keep fighting amid campaign

New York April 3. A majority of the executive committees of the Sound Money League favor continuing the league and participating in the political campaign if the Democratic platform contains a free silver plank. Morton resists re election as president. Cowen succeeds him. The group plans to press for an effective organization to counter free silver and to distribute sound money literature in southern manufacturing states.

New York J. Btoklur Morton League Amamente Nebraska Morton Delande Cowen Haltimore & Ohio Sir. Morton Kansas City Bryan A. Horton Hepburn Sound Money League Phite United States States Penulists West Virginia Montana Itague South

Newsboy Killed by Street Car at Transfer Station

Newsboy Parl Hendershot aged 12 died at Christ Hospital after being struck by a street car at 7 pm while selling papers at the transfer station. He previously lost a leg in an Indianapolis accident. Conductor Patch warned him to stay back as the car and trailer passed the station.

Parl Hendershot Christ Hospital Indianapolis Joe Santa Fe Patch George Harris

Busy Woman Busy Woman f is Mrs Pinkham

The note presents Mrs. Pinkham’s authority over her correspondence and asserts she oversees her own communications with direct supervision. It emphasizes personal oversight and active involvement in her personal affairs.

Pinkham’s Cure Reaches a Million Ill Women

A historic note claims Lydia E. Pinkham’s remedy has cured a million sick women. The text touts widespread use and impact, suggesting nearly every neighbor’s family contains women who benefited from the product.

Poe Pinkham

Boy crushed by streetcar wheels dies at hospital

A boy attempting to board a northbound streetcar was struck when a southbound car failed to clear the area. He suffered severe injuries and died at Christ Hospital at 10:10 p.m. Relatives and witnesses described prior warnings to conductors about the boy’s habit of stepping on and off cars. The incident occurred near 1201 Kansas Avenue with Conductor Paul Atchison and Motor Man Charles Bigley of the Quinton Heights line among those present.

Setalea Christ Hospital Kansas Avenue Patten Talwar Cue Boy Han Hlr Quinton Heights Paul Atchison Charles Bigley Bigley Otto Anderson Oneman Focter Pollet Thorpe Iis Indianapolis Tad Tidianapolis Hendershot W. C. T. U. Indies Topeka Earl Central Congregational Committee Fittie Nissley Hewsboy Methodist

Hamilton Estate to Preserve Tarnous Trees on Manhattan

New York reports both houses pass a bill to buy part of the Alexander Hamilton estate on St Nicholas Heights to save the thinly grown Tarnous Hamilton trees. George Washington gifted thirteen sweet gum saplings to Hamilton for planting on Manhattan island during colonial times. The trees died or struggled. a recent sale threatened to remove them for a house. The Hamilton grave site at Convent Avenue and Mind Street is linked to the effort, and the church has preserved the grave building nearby.

New York Alexander Hamilton St. Nicholas Heights Hamilton George Washington Mount Vernon Manhattan Island New Convent Avenue Mind Street Barr

Mount to Beckham in extradition dispute

Indiana Governor Mount refuses to enter into any permanent reciprocity compact on extradition clarifying each requisition will be judged on its merits. The note cites executive practice and law, with references to J C W Beckham and ex Secretary of State Charles Fintey, and mentions a Goetel case tied to Indiana.

Franktort Ger. Mount Indiana Beckham J.C W. Beckham Frankfort Karen Charles Fintey Goetel Taylor

Payne Barn Fire Injures Horse and Destroys Stored Goods

A telephone alarm summoned the fire department at around four o clock Tuesday to Payne's barn belonging to George Payne. The blaze killed or severely burned several horses including a colt that had to be shot. A carrier and some stored household items were destroyed in the fire.

George Carrie

Brief Telegrams From April Dispatches On International Appointees

The Odean correspondent reports five United States envoys urging Perein to Fepelee. Persian envoy Washington. Rumors swirl in government circles as Bertin is seen in Bagdad. Siamese minister Phyia Prasiddh leaves London for Washington to present credentials. David J Staples, pioneer insurer, died in Paris. Joseph Lads Bertrand, associate in academia, linked to high officers.

Odean Corre The Chronicle United States Perein Fepelee Washington Ruste Bagdader Bertin London Phyia Prasiddh Great Britain Caira

Kidney Ailment Relief Reported By Photographer

Mr. F. T. Yate of Quincy Street describes two years of kidney pain and backache worsened by poor sleep. After using Dean's Kidney Pills from Rowley and Snow's Drug Store, he notes relief after the third dose and restoration of normal kidney function.

F. T. Yate Quincy St Whankiw Avenu Dean Rowley & Snow Sixth St Kanvas Ave Dean’s Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo, N. Y

Socialist Walk Out Shuts Italian Chamber In Protest

In Rome on April 4 the Socialist group quit the Inuiza Chamber amid a constitutional protest. After the walkout the remaining deputies adjourned, and Vice President Palbert resumed presidency. Premier General Palroux accepted a May 15 adjournment.

Rome Inuiza Acuse Vinlulioh Ch. Sesiat Taesce Signor Pantano Sme Wie Cham Lve Partitians Sienor Sinor Zanardeli Ehsers Amilet Signor Touldi Gener! Palroux

Bolivar Mail Steamer Delayed At Port Of Port of Trinidad

Herald dispatch reports the Bolivar arriving six hours late from Bolivar city, delaying coal supply for the steamer. Troops and gunboat Crespo moved near Barrancas in the Orinoco to counter Hernandez’s attack, with engagement expected as troops were ferried toward the rubber tires factory note.

New York Hernaniez Bolivar Rehkopt West Sixth Street

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