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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1898
Page
3
A ride in a carriage or cab is a pleasant way to travel from depot to hotel or home. Modern, comfortable vehicles behind well kept homes and cautious drivers may now ride at legal rates, based on city ordinances. W. C. Garvey, Agent, Topeka, will be glad to tell you more.
An attempt by cadets to eject Sergeant Major Cantey triggered a midnight riot at the South Carolina Military Academy. Police stopped the disturbance as 25 specialists arrived. About 80 cadets face expulsion. the board of visitors and trustees meet to decide. The academy, state-supported with about 150 students, fears potential closure.
W J Cuyler of Red Creek endorses Chamberlains Pain Balm as a splendid remedy for rheumatism and other household use. He calls it valuable and notes his prominence as a merchant in the village. The Red Creek Herald editor W G Phippin confirms local availability and recommends purchase from druggists.
A fragment warns that growing weakness, insomnia, loss of appetite, nervousness, and frightening dreams signal encroaching illness. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Medical Discovery for liver cleansing and blood purification, claiming it builds flesh and cures lingering blood issues, with pellets as an alternative.
In New York on April 9 a watch presented to George Washington by Lafayette was shown at the Tombs police court. Charles F. Thompson, awaiting trial on multiple charges, was accused of stealing it from Miss Anna M D Mitchell of Maryland, a Washington descendant. Mitchell testified the heirloom, a gold watch with rubies, was taken from her room and later recovered from Thompson’s pawn tickets and locker at Mills Hotel. She identified Thompson and the watch as hers.
George Gould president of the Missouri Pacific Railroad visited the exposition and donated 15000 to the project. The donation plus trolley line subscriptions bring railway company contributions to 142500. Western Union added 35000 and Postal Telegraph 1000. Minnesota telegram says 320000 for building and exhibit. Missouri commission has 25000 raised.
Mrs F D Blanchard chosen by five ladies to reign as Fiesta queen in Los Angeles. She is described as tall, brunette, elegant, and married to a prominent boxing man, with a court of society belles to accompany her. Also notes Warden Landis filed March report showing coal mine tolls and expenses for the month.
The Grant Hornaday Live Stock Company of Fort Scott has filed its charter with the secretary of state. Capital stock is $25,000 and directors are Grant Lion, M. Ross, C. B. te, and F. A. Horta day, all of Fort Scott.
Railroad boss Mr. W J Black of Santa Fe orchestrates a bold 400 passenger circus transport from Purcell to Chicago. By warning a rival line crossing at Oklahoma City and racing the special 65 miles per hour, he coerces show folk to buy tickets ahead while obviating higher rates. The stunt nets fare revenue and a dramatic victory for the Santa Fe move.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a cure for thinness and paleness. It claims cod liver oil and hypophosphites restore flesh and nerve tone, noting a price of one dollar and availability at druggists.
A report notes fair passenger handling amid a mix of incidents and industry moves. Missouri Pacific switchman disciplined for intoxication, Schoen Pressed Steel wins a 1 million dollar contract with Pennsylvania Railway for 1000 steel cars, and Kansas City depot handles 73948 bags last month with higher storage revenue. Strong City and Santa Fe railroad jobs expand. Dodge City crews shift, engines updated, and personnel moved due to illness and retirement.
Thomas Hurley has passed F. W. Spudig who was struck over the eye with a rivet last week. Spudig lies under a doctor's care after catching cold in the injured optic. Frank Murphy reports transfer from San Diego to Los Angeles to command an engine in the yards. A new railing in the tool room will improve appearance and safety. Crews remove cement from the hot Seth area to install a steam condenser. Line Reporter Ross Whiteside notes activity as Ira Dillon returns from Arkansas City visit with Shickie stock.
At Great Falls Montana April 9 a westbound Montana Central freight derailed near Dry Docks bridge. A car of dynamite exploded tearing ten loaded cars to kindling and creating a 10 by 25 foot by five foot deep crater. Three crewmen L Openheim Charles W Cockrell and A J Martin died. Telegraph lines were knocked out and the wreck area burned out.
G F Tilton third officer of the Belvidere returns from the Mackenzie Yukon route where a whaler fleet has been trapped since October. He says the four ships will be ground to pieces when the ice breaks and reports exchange with the United States government. Esquimaux sell dogs at fifty dollars each to the imprisoned crews.
New York banks holding Union Pacific purchase funds were told by the treasury department that the remaining balance must be paid promptly. The original sum was 62 million dollars, with about 12 million still due to the government. Natal offers coal supplies to the British navy, duty free, for 12,000 tons annually at Durban and the offer has been accepted.
Lansing April 9 Gov Pingree's tax bill on railroads failed to pass the senate by two votes after gaining-house approval by an almost unanimous vote. The report also notes ads and travel promotions for Santa Fe and Union Pacific routes, including Topeka trains with connections to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
The ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with claims of perfect space and no pay required. Switt Helga J H Newbern M D of Whitefield endorses Beges Blood Purifier as unmatched in blood medicine after five years of use. Available at druggists.
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