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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1900

Page

3

Dr Hallock electric pills advertised cure for nervous heart trouble

An old advertisement touts Dr Hallock’s Wonderful Electric Pills and Valine Nronderul Bectrice Pills as cures for nervous weakness heart troubles and related ailments. It promises quick relief, claims serous conditions improve, and lists addresses in Boston for the Baldor store and Court Street sales.

Feetie Shorea Beitue Haliick Elgerriy Valine Kanses Baldor Buecok Aapco Court St Boston Musa Establigh

Rescue at Sea Recounted in Portrayal of Cissy Loftus

An unclear report details a sea rescue involving Cissy Loftus and a crew in Newport News and Virginia, mentioning Beil and various figures. The narrative references a dramatic night voyage, drowning danger, and a shoreline recovery with limited legible specifics.

Fiat Too Macy Wives in Tacoma Arrest Raised Habeas Issue

Former professor at Puget Sound University, Aprita-Noland P. Hu, faces arrest and habeas corpus challenge over extradition to answer bigamy charges. Eberif Mourke, recruited from Ehur, faces potential return after authorities confirm the case.

Fiat Macy Tacoma Wark Noland P. HU Puget Sound Urivarelty Eberif Mourke Ehur Sytney Nye Hill Teal Joie Bielr

Drunkenness Cured Trial Trial Mailed Free to All

Fragmentary OCR text describes a trial or examination related to drunkenness and a remedy or cure. It mentions communication, mailing, and possible medical or corrective context, with garbled phrases obscuring clear details about persons, places, or outcomes. The readable parts suggest a case or anecdotal report on treatment and its efficacy, but specifics are lost.

Railroad Exchange Agreement Signals Growth for Pittsburgh

A railroad news item describes an agreement between Santa Fe and Pittsburgh & Gulf to exchange freight, boosting Pittsburgh's importance as a transfer point. Improvements by Santa Fe and Kansas City Southern aim to handle increased freight, with plans to relocate a major depot and move staff to the city, possibly shifting operations from Chanute.

Pitaaris Santa Fe Pittsburgh& Guilt Kansas City Southern Railroad Pittburo Pos Ge J. Ta Barnes Bante Felties Chanute Senta Fe

Frisco Rail Franchise Petition Seeks City Entrance

A petition from a San Francisco Bay area company requests a fifty year franchise to lay tracks and operate rail service into San Francisco. The plan envisions extending south from near the Verne basin toward Duthee town to connect factories and the Union Iron Works. The engineered route would integrate with a larger transcontinental system and include passenger and freight service with improvements already surveyed.

San Francheto Francisco Joaquin San Francisco Califurnia Rairoa Niles Taig Naked Sne Cresent Fun Trmck Venns Duthieertown Union Iron Works Sumar Shipry

Santa Fe Plan of Consolidation In Progress

The Santa Fe railroad will enter Thueniz city and take over the Prescott and Phoenix south line. The transfer aims to consolidate the road, with northern and southern lines to be controlled by Santa Fe. Officials notified. assets to be managed promptly.

Santa Fe Santa Fe Paiiroad Thueniz Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Markus Scutcad Horton B. Tea Pulbatney Tilcon Norit Auth Frank Murphy

Rounders Rally Past Wind Jammers In Saturday Tilt

The Rounders and Wind Jammers, two department teams from the Bas 14, played a tense game with the Rounders pulling ahead to an 8 to 16 victory. A sizable crowd packed Timunnoe for the affair as key plays, including wire-following hits, highlighted the contest. Players such as T. Frank Wak, Waki, and Jett Seba contributed at various bases, while strong defense and decisive hits sealed the Rounders’ win.

Wind Jammers Wink Jammers Timunnoe Perles Stim Ash Geo Bherm Sieaee He Dun Bhariop

Mexican cattle coming to United States on rail routes

A stray OCR reading notes a large shipment of Mexican cattle moving toward the United States. It mentions stations, routes, and border movement, with references to Madre Road and several towns, though several words are garbled. The fragment hints at cross border cattle trade activity and logistical steps for arrivals.

United States Caitis Madre Torrsaas Ue Sleera Madre

Inland venture dates announced for independent excursion

Inland company Bock announces planned excursion dates for their independent venture. The announcement notes timeframes and scope of the trip while signaling a broader route or partner involvement.

Bock Inland Fock Teland Westen

Travel departures listed for intermediate trips to Pueblo

The notice lists excursion departures for intermediate travelers from the Wovlern Bassengrurnsuiciation region. Tickets may be obtained from Saly and Mine boat bound excursions with departures on June 2 and July dates, including June away and July 30.

Santa Fe Engineers Win Order On Hostier Service

Santa Fe engineers on the Denver to Colorado Springs line win a ruling allowing them to leave locomotives with hostlers at Seventh street yards and the union depot. The change follows a Colorado & Southern order reinstating hostler duties previously abolished, after engineers raised inconvenience due to living on the South Side. Santa Fe headquarters at Topeka sustained the complaint.

Denver Topeka Santa Me Colorado Springs Pueblo Colorado & Southern Seventh Street Yards Union Depot Fortieth Street Santa Fe Hostiers Santa Fe Company

Colorado Midland Sale Offer to Stockholders

Denver April 23 The Colorado Midland trustees of voting stock notify stockholders that a reliable syndicate has offered to buy the stock at 50 per share for preferred and 12 for common, totaling nearly 2 million dollars. Transfer banks close until June 18. G H Pember named trustee succeeding the late Carne Boyle killed in war. Read in London and New York circulars. The Midland will operate independently after the transfer.

Denver The Colorado Midland London New York Eirellor G. H. Pember the Midland Canrae Boyle South Aii Colorado ‘Midland

Conductor O Brians Death Shocks Great Bend Fans

Conductor John O Brian of Santa Fe died in Topeka hospital after stomach trouble. Funeral held at Great Bend conducted by Rev W A Elliott of Newton. He served railroads about 25 years, most recently on the Great Head branch since 1887. Road calls him a valuable man and mourns his loss.

Santa Fe John O'Brian Great Bend Topeka W. A. Elliott Newton O'Brian Great Head

Santa Fe Locals Visit by Railway Officials

J C Whitridge of the Railway Gannet is spending a few days with B R Hofman a Santa Fe mechanical engineer. General Superintendent C F Easgale and Division Superintendent F McLellan are on a trip of inspection.

Santa FE J. C. Whitridge Ganett PF. Hofman CF. Es Gale F. McLellan

Santa Fe yards work slackens after freight car order

A wave of layoffs hits workers as the Santa Fe railroad posted a 40 freight car order completion. Some switching to coal chute is reduced with a raised chute and new main track switch. Two switch engines and two passenger engines have been stored. several staff promotions occur including Theodore Carr moving to day shift in the interlocking plant.

Topeka Peiock Bisca Sixth Street Shem. Jones al Foraker Dommnera Gothamn Santa Fe Theodore Carr Cart John Carr A. Moore

Santa Fe railroad notes and accidents across the Southwest

Reports from Santa Fe lines include resignations, new positions, and promotions among firemen engineers and managers. Burglary losses on the line near Williams. a wreck scare prompts guards on trains between Silver City and Rincon. Injury case near Maruvettie details a steam exposure and burns. Also mentions plans for sewerage work at the railroad offices and various relocations across New Mexico and Texas. A San Francisco murder case near Natoma Street connects to failure dogs and hidden money. Also a Wichita return fare listed in Sunflower League notes.

Gunn California John Dowd Santa Fe San Marcial N. M J. E McMahon McMahon Trinidad C. Pratt John Hanlin Deming Topeka Ens Santa Fe Pacific Willams Dana Mossman Ed Lyle Henry Durantayo A. F. Brewer Overator Carlsbad N.mm Amarillo A. A. Schubert Silver City Rincon Hateh Maruvettie Santa Fe Pado Green Thauter Anderson Wheeler

Davis declines run for delegate to GOP convention

Washington April 23 Webster Davis says he is out of politics for good and not a candidate for delegate or any office. He plans to lecture and engage in charity work, turning down lucrative offers to join major firms. He will deliver speeches in Baltimore Saturday and then travel to Boston Buffalo Cleveland Grand Rapids St Louis Birmingham Atlanta Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Washington Webster Davis Bois- Lours Davis Interior Davin Baltimore Boston Buffalo Cleveland Grand Rapids St. Louis Birmingham Atlanta Baton Houge New Orleans

Schley Battle Sparks Whispers of Retaliation

New York dispatch reports the Sampson Schley controversy closed with Schley ranked ahead by navy personnel. Schley supporters warned McKinley they would publish a hostile edition accusing Sampson and Crowninshield unless persecutions ceased. The paper owner denies showing proofs but hints at a ready edition and a high official knowing details.

Baid New York The World Washington Sampson McKinley

Barn Fire Rampage Flares as Firebugs Strike Again

A string of arson attacks hits multiple barns in the city. At 10 35 PM Saturday Rev Charles M Sheldon’s barn at 1519 West Fifteenth burned totally. Fire fought with limited water as the dry district hampered efforts. Loss about 6000 with insurance.

Charles M. Sheldon West Fifteenth Street Sheldon Clay Street D. Apawane Ager Charles Newby Thirteenth Buchanan

Fragmentary Local Notice on Street Blockade and Penalty

A damaged OCR fragment notes a passerby narrowly escaping a serious sed gent punishment and mentions unnamed individuals blocking streets to erect lights. Details are unclear and unreadable, but the item hints at enforcement actions and related public disruption.

Shawnee Democrats Endorse Frakes For Secretary Of State

The Shawnee county Democrats met Saturday at the Democratic Flambeau club rooms and elected delegates to three state conventions. Delegates named include David Overmyer D H Morgan Frank Thomas Thomas Hanley H B Hepley A P Shreve for Fort Scott July 25 to nominate a state ticket. Wichita May 2 to nominate national convention delegates. names listed. The group instructed that the delegation to the state convention support Abraham Frakes of Trego county for secretary of state with Dave Leahy as second choice. Overmyer endorsed as national delegate at large and T P Hanley as a First district delegate. Resolutions included resubmission and endorsement of William J. Eryas.

Trego County Shawnee County Democratic Flambeau Club Fort Scott David Overmyer D. H. Morgan Frank ‘Thomas Thomas Hanley H. B. Hepley A. P. Shreve Kansas City T. Cromwell Coughlin Shreve Baxter Kinney Daniel Markham Cyrus Higginbotham James Faning W. Hi. ‘Thompson Eck Abraham Frakes Dave Leahy T. P. Hanley Firat William J. Eryas

Adams County Clerk Shortage in Fort Scott Books Revealed

An examination of Fort Scott city books shows AJ Adams, a governor appointee later elected to office, is short 759.67 dollars in city accounts. Adams claims the shortage will be corrected when accounts are reviewed. no criminal charge is filed, and the deficit is attributed to bookkeeping. Grant Hilay, chair of the state board of charities, is among Adams bondsmen.

Stanmys J. Adams Fort Scott Adams Grant Hilay State Board of Charities Rus

Unclear isthmus neutrality threat prompts US action

April 22 reports the capture of Boas Del Toro and a threatened attack on Colon may push the United States to intervene to preserve the perfect neutrality of the isthmus. The neutrality is guaranteed under the treaty with Colombia in exchange for concessions, protecting the republic's sovereignty over Panama and related departments.

New York Boas del Toro Colon United States Exista End Colombie United Sucre Pusams

Strike of Swift's Men Shakes Chicago Pack Ship Row

Chicago dispatch reports Swift & Co faces a decisive strike stalemate as Gustay Switte, Swift’s detachment head, vows firm resistance to worker demands. Swift absent in New York amid rumors of firm interests. Chicago labor leaders seek verification while unions push for non union replacement plans. In Paris, Coquelin and Bernhardt announce an American tour post Paris exposition with Cyrano de Bergerac and L Aiglon to feature in cast and orchestras.

Chicaro Gusatavus F. Switte Swift & Fa Ce Comenunr New York Butchers Tite Foward Swift Swift & Co Joen York New Yorke Chicago Paris F. Coquelin Mowe Bernhardt Makise Cyrano de Bergerac Ant “L'Aigian

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