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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1898
Page
3
Reports praise Dr Walsh as a leading eye ear and nervous disease expert. Patients from miles away sought his care with dramatic recoveries from cataracts deafness and cross eye. A notable operation on a child and multiple testimonials followed his touted methods and free consultation claim.
An American machinery exhibit opens in Tima Peru on April 16 under President Pierols. Promoters aim to showcase the advantages of American trade machinery to broaden Peru's attention and foster ties with U S industry. A separate note mentions a Union Pacific train schedule with departure at 1 pm from Kansas City and arrival in Topeka by 5 29 pm, with a return at 6 10 pm.
The Santa Fe Railroad faces an estimated 540000 loss from the Fairview tunnel fire near Williams Arizona, with $5 000 daily costs eclipsed by ongoing standstill on major improvements planned for the year. President Ripley delays engineering orders for about three months as finances suffer a hard blow in years.
A farmer en route from Topeka to Pauline was held up by three masked men, but the table turned as the robbers fled when an approaching train did not stop. The incident occurred amid reports of new Dixon engines arriving at Raton and Las Vegas yards, with personnel changes noted in the railway shops and divisions.
Mrs. E M Hill of Bergen Street Brooklyn testifies that after years of suffering her health improved markedly with Warner's Safe Cure. She describes prior headaches low spirits and fatigue and credits the remedy with restoring her ability to eat and sleep. She thanks the manufacturers in earnest prayer.
Galactic dispatch from Galveston reports Santa Fe crews being staged for the five stock rush across the Panhandle division. Inspector A Wal lace visits Wellington while Mrs CH Morrison, wife of the Santa Fe agent at Hunrnewell, travels to see friends. Engine No 4 rebuilt for weed burner, two round trips possible on short hauls. The Kansas Midland case seeks 10 000 for the death of B W Reynolds, a yard brakeman.
Point Arena California reports 21 distinct earthquakes overnight with no damage in town but Green woods homes twisted chimneys fell and crockery broke. Earthquake continued until 9 oclock this morning. Mendocino experienced stronger shaking with the earth opening on Main street several inches.
P H Dolan treasurer of the state board of charities and Populist state committee member from Salina favors locating the Populist state convention in Topeka. Wagier chairman of the committee says Topeka on Besivers is related. he believes the convention will be held June 15. Also advertises Scott’s Emulsion for cod liver oil as a reliable remedy.
A push by Insurance Commissioner McNal to compel insurance firms operating in Kansas to answer sworn questions about political contributions and influence peddling. The form seeks details on Chamber of Life Insurance ties, board members, and funds used to sway legislation or elections during 1896 1897 and 1898. Also notes a fireman's case in Kansas City and upcoming state library relocations.
Secretary of State W E Bush reveals that about 85 percent of Kansas churches lack valid legal charters under state law. Of roughly 1690 chartered churches, over 4500 have no legal right to exist, due to unspecified terms and aging charters. Many pre 1873 charters expired or are void, with further implications for ongoing congregations.
Congressman Charles Curtis sat with Case Broderick in the House restaurant when a telegram from A. Rogers in Horton announced the convention’s end. Broderick congratulated Curtis and offered help for the coming Kansas campaign, while Curtis delayed a move to the appropriations committee to push Indian Territory reform. The Curtis Indian bill would allot lands to tribes, expel intruders, regulate mineral leases, and distribute proceeds among the tribes, reshaping governance in the territory.
Dr Talmage III lecture in Muscatine Iowa was postponed causing disappointment among ticket holders who queued at the box office. The item mentions Union Pacific trains to Kansas City Topeka and Santa Fe routes with limited details and advertising for Bucklen s Arnica Salve.
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