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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1898

Page

3

Munyon’s Medicines Endorsements Reported by Sufferers

Testimonies claim Munyon’s Dyspepsia Cure and other remedies provide rapid relief from stomach pains diarrhea and cramps. One user recounts restored hand function and ability to reach an attic, praising Munyon’s Medicine as highly effective. Narratives mention medical issues from sunstroke to digestive distress and imply easy access and affordable pricing.

Bayo Mungor Harper's Court Wen Munyon

Steak Dislocates Brooklyn Conductor at Rockaway Restaurant

April 24 Brooklyn railway conductor David Colligan, 25, employed by Nassau Electric Railroad, was at a Rockaway Avenue and New Lots Road restaurant when a steak resisted his bite and dislocated his jaw. Surgeon Merriam from St. John's Hospital treated him. mystery text includes a non-related testimonial about Mystic Cure from Topeka, Kansas.

New York David Collizan Brooklyn Nassau Electric Taliload Company Rock Sway Avenue New Lots Road Collingan Walter Astigen Colligan Merriam St. John's Hospital

Railroad suit seeks 1 615625 from Hannibal & St. Joseph

The Rock Island lines sue the Hannibal & St. Joseph railroad in U S district court seeking 1 615 625 alleging overcharges on Kansas City bridge tolls since 1880. It claims the 1579 lease allowed toll reductions if rivals offered lower rates, but Rock Island says tolls remained at the higher contracted level after Wabash secured lower rates.

Chicago United States Eiccurt Court of Te Northern District of Tiinois Rock Island Hannibal & St Joseph Kansas City Hook Island Hannibal & St. Joseph Raiinowidl Company The Wabash Rock Islan Hannibal

Sickness In Kelamazoo Reaches Newton Resident Tonight

From Newton W and Grandy foreman of the buck shop reports serious sickness of his sister in Kelamazoo Michigan and will go there tonight. Fireman Dick Jett, injured at Bend, returns to service. The notice lists several engineers and firemen reporting for service. Mrs Argabright travels to Guthrie Oklahoma for a week. George Pease, a former Santa Fe employee, heads to Peabody with his family. John Kirk, former division master mechanic now in Old Mexico, visits town. W M Swain of Topeka carpenter shops visits son T Swain in the boiler department.

W. & Grandy Kelamazoo Michican Dick Jett Bend Santa Fe Howe Peabody John Kirk Arkansas City Old México Frienza W. M. Swain Topeka T. Swain

Among Railroad Men and Local Rail News

The piece notes 115 carloads of rock and 100 cords of willow used to build rip rap near Ful, with workers and a 1100 by 80 foot work area. George Fraser, formerly of Topeka, faces charges at the Santa Fe Pacific blacksmith shop in Albuquerque, replacing Alex Lindsey who resigned.

Ful George Fraser Topeka Santa Fe Pacific Albuquerque Alex Lindsey Fraser Las Vegas Gillett Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Phoenix Whick Fty Southern Pacific Company Wilcox Socorro Alamillo Ing Dickson Raton Frejeht Lustie With Edwards Rock Island Rakeman Frank Gandy Denver Linen Tippins Ron Halph Owens Reswelt Ste Grande Form Potar Atvision Santa Pe Pacifis Dhirt George Monteomery Tyree

Union Pacific retrenches wages and staff in Wyoming

A Cheyenne report states Union Pacific cuts wages and reduces numbers on the Wyoming division. Monthly pay drops of about 4 dollars for some workers, with clerical foremen and agents affected at Green River and nearby depots. Foreseen further reductions and force shrinkage raise concerns.

Cheyenne Wyo Union Pacific Wyoming Anil Green River

Player to Remain In Post Amid Rumors of Change

Rumors said to be unfounded that George P. Wilson, superintendent at Flock Island party operations in Chicago, will replace Jobo Player as head of the party machinery. Officials deny any pending personnel shift.

The Santa Fe George P. Wilson Chicago Jobo

Loring's Germ Killer Inhaler Remedies Ad

Inhalation based cure touts Loring's Germ Killer for coughs bronchitis catarrh deafness consumption and more. Promises 2 100 testimonials and home treatment with various inhalers and special medicines priced in cents. Includes cautions and order details with postpaid delivery and department numbers.

Loring Toring Ing Abbot Loring Albott Loring Bae Abe Abbott Loring

Rumor Denied About Santa Fe Machinery Chief Role

News notes clarify that Mr. Player remains superintendent of machinery on the Santa Fe and supervises multiple lines. Officials stress his high value to the road, denying rumors of a change. Other staff movements include roadmaster W. D. Eslington and telephony updates at the union depot.

Player Santa Fe Southern California Reld Umit Vale

Santa Fe transport contract nets $12500 for troop moves

The Santa Fe secured a government contract to transport United States troops from Fu Logan in Chattanooga and New Orleans for $12500. The arrangement covers infantry movements from PL Douglass to Chattanooga and cavalry transfers from Ft Logan, with specified officer and enlisted personnel. Also notes mortgage exchanges at Rock Island and a civil verdict against the Santa Fe for $5500 in a separate case.

United States Santa Fe Fu Logan Chattanooga New Orleans PL Douglass Rad FL. Tuviglass Stapen Pt. Loran Intuny- Ty

Topeka News Snapshots Show City Life and War Years

Miscellany from Topeka scenes notes civic projects church events and veterans. Mentions of fire history Topeka musicians at a jubilee and a new Elk lodge plan. Includes personal notices births naval service careers and local construction costs with aside remarks on theater and street work.

Deserters Drowned From British Ship Dunfermline in New York Bay

Four seamen from the British ship Dunfermline drowned in Upper New York Bay while deserting the vessel. They attempted to reach New York in a stolen boat, which was later found cut in two by a passing tug off Governors Island. The deserters had been promised a new crew. the four men led by O Toole reportedly claimed the ship was unseaworthy and urged desertion for safety.

Upper Bay New York Dunfetmline Governors Esland Dunfermline Shanghai Celentia Woodward O'Toole

Dr Da Buckien Arnica Salve advertised locally

An archaic local ad touts Dr Da Buckien’s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for sores eruptions piles and various skin conditions. It claims rapid relief and lists price per box with distribution by Swift & Holiday and Watson’s Livery at 7th and Van Buren.

Buckien Swift & Holiday

Europe Alarmed by United States Career of Conquest

European observers debate U S aims as war with Spain looms. Britain shows sympathy yet private doubt abounds. Editorials warn US fleets, blockades, and potential gains threaten Spain’s empire while continental papers question motives and predict US dominance in a scramble for colonies.

London Great Britain America United States Spain Daily Graphic Today Porto Rico Havana Cuba Kipling Daily Mall Today New York Dispatch Continental Europe Continental Paper Liverpool Manchester West Indies Barcelona Hay Atlantic

Bulldog for His Bride Novel Wedding Present at Grand Pacific

Grant Crocker Carder presented two snow white bulldogs to his bride Miss Harriet Lowe at the Grand Pacific hotel parlor in Chicago. The event followed a ceremony last night and featured a spike-collared dog studded with diamonds. The couple, from Mrs. Helen Mayers of 5009 Wabash Ave, marked the first wedding in the hotel since its reopening. Meanwhile Cavalry troops from Fort Sill Indian Territory, ordered to head to Chickamauga after a Rush Springs alert, will likely pass Topeka Sunday noon with no evident Indian trouble.

F. Gcimslay Basellitis Topeka Tite Christian Endeavor Topeks Lawrence Mel CS. Intocke Drew United States Navy Siveca John W. Day P. A. Wilson Lincoln Street A. E Wilson Chaffee AY. G Holloway Clay Cannon Topeka Elks Kansas City Kan Hiks “Ary State Sunday School Association Abilene Tom Xing Pat Sherman A. J. Paramoun North Quincy Street Corporal Wright Topen Seat Cavalrys St John's Military School Salina Elkx Kansas St Topeka Wichita Pitts Burg Ida Smart Los Angeles Epworth League of the Methodist Church Ats Fansis Avenue Kemper & Paxtons Ramsey Quincy Sixth Street City Street East Fourth Street Tennnesseetown Herbert Hackney A. K. Rogers D. D. Skinner Evading Thomas S Lyon Apvar Ralston Washington Agence Hogan Zellers John Waidlich Leny Enwarth Salvaton Army Hospital Willan Rock Island Tabeka T Charles Curtis Hodson Chicago Grant Crocker Carder Harriet Lowe Helen Mayers Wabash Avenue Orients Grand Pacific Fort Sin Indian Territory Rush Springs Chickamauga

Fake headache cure ads disrupt Kansas City Topeka schedule

An OCR fragment promotes Dr Davis anti-headache products and lists tainted travel ads for Union Pacific and Rock Island lines between Kansas City and Topeka. It mentions train times, limits, and misprinted prices while warning of pimples and facial blemishes treated by Bees' Blood Terie and Blood Maker, sold by druggists.

Rock Island Topeka Kansas City Kansas Biotech de Hee Druggiets

Lincoln Park Commission Reports Strong Year in Chicago

Lincoln Park commissioners release annual report covering year ending March 21, 1898. Indebtedness stood at 319,105.51 with receipts 282,954.75 and disbursements 254,226.86 including 142,180.08 for operating costs. Cash available April 1 was 186 dollars, not counting an advance tax payment of 28,581.26. The report warns further maintenance cuts would harm the park and recommends resurfacing drives for 40,000 and protection works along the lake shore sea wall and beach from Nort Ave to the inlet bridge.

Commission Chicago Lincoln Park Tram Lake Enks Shore Nort Avenue Inlet Bridge

Trains on Chicago elevated go electric amid change

Electric operation on South Side elevated lines began yesterday with some trains running on electric power and others to be converted soon. Cars in canary color contrasted with dark brown cars as riders noted a smoother ride comparable to other lines.

Chicago South Side Elevated Railroad Metropolitan Lake Street

Austria Bans Import of Suspect American Fruit

Vienna April 24 A decree bans import of American fresh fruit plants fruit refuse fruit wrappers and tea packages if a risk is found at the port of entry due to San Jose scale. The measure holds until inspections reveal safe shipments and prevents entry of infected goods into Austria.

Austria San Jose Post Vienna Ue San Jouse

Lincoln Post Seeks Ex Union Soldiers Meeting April 3

A Topeka edition calls ex Union soldiers in Shawnee County to Lincoln Post hall for April 3 gathering to enroll members and honor fallen heroes. The notice urges unity from 1861 to 1865 veterans and references soldiers’ relief and memorial duties.

Lincoln Post Topeka Shawnee County Grand Army Lancoln Post Hall OUF Lincoln Peat Orn Relcs Daceprutlon Nowers

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