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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
3
Clara Kopp of Rockport Indiana writes of relief from Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound after years of doctoring and little benefit. She describes relief from nervousness bearing down cramps and backache and urges other women to seek Pinkham’s advice through the remedy. April 13, 1599.
Railroad items note remarks from Santa Fe Superintendent CC G Sholes regarding ongoing line work and service improvements. The brief cites operational updates and expected timetable adjustments impacting freight and passenger movement.
Mr Sholes of the Santa Fe telegraph staff argues the telephone will not supplant telegraphy soon and wireless telegraphy may later be useful in railroad messages. He notes a possible joint wire system could allow telephone and telegraph on one line, with wireless tech improving first.
John C Stubbs is chosen to lead the Southern Pacific Company replacing Huntington. Stubbs has long served in freight and traffic roles, beginning as general freight agent in the 1870s and rising to trade manager before joining Southern Pacific as general battle manager and later senior executive, with a career spanning Sacramento to St Louis and New York postings.
Cotisbad New Mexico August 16 The Pecos Valley and Northwestern railroad runs a weekly Sunday market stock train delivering cattle to Amarillo and Kansas City for Wednesday night turnover. The line has handled 222000 head this year, mostly feeders and stock cattle, with fat cattle expected to reach 100000 more. Heavy rains after a hard winter boost the outlook, and cattle sales may begin in earnest by mid September across vast ranges.
A chaotic report sketches railway carrier battles over routes into Prisca and paths from Hinge to San Francisco. It notes Santa Fe and Southern Pacific battles, Burlington and Rock Island positions, and potential Colorado exclusion on future traffic. At Emporia, repairs on air pipes and pneumatic gates near Commercial Street proceed to reopen crossings.
Trains pass safely as gates, once unused for over a year, are restored with electric gongs and flagman assistance. Despite initial issues, the team crossing the tracks is warned by bells while old gates return to duty, a rare sight in daily traffic.
Wil Wilson, day caller at the Santa Pe round house, is on vacation. Jake Lewis, night caller, has taken 11 days off with Mr. Wilton away. Td Berry will fill a night shift. Will Wilson plans an extended trip through New Mexico, Arizona and Cold Valley. Station names on the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley line have been changed, Alto to Saltana and Port Richmo to Pala Richmond at the terminal.
An eastbound Rock Island passenger train was delayed nearly an hour yesterday afternoon at McHarland due to a baggage car issue. The baggage car was thrown off and across the track in the yards during yard switching, delaying through trains connecting with Southwestern Division traffic.
Fireman McIntosh resumes work this morning after a sixty day layoff spent in the east. Fireman John Campbell, formerly with Santa Fe, has been assigned to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he is employed. The accident was caused by a broken driving rod of his engine hitting him. A notice to engine men was posted this morning demanding registration when relieved from duty at other points on the division, with deadheading back and required to register to show they are tare, or they will be requested and marked up accordingly. It is impossible to keep the pool board rere they comply with these instr lors.
From Newton comes word of railway men and engineers shifting assignments. Conductor Thomas Sawyer reports activity as crews relocate through La Junta and Dodge City with several men changing roles and locations. Fourteen cars make up a full train as operations adjust across divisions.
New York reports that James J Jeffries will not fight the Sharkey Fitzsimmons winner. He declines the match to avoid diminishing his training with a bout against a man who already had a hard fight. He preferred facing a strong opponent before September 1 but backed away to prevent claims of being out of condition.
Grand Forks dispatch reports Columbia B C suffered a major blaze destroying the hotel and Presbyterian church, with fire spreading to a business block and residences amid a 600 population and no water supply. Strong winds aided spread. dynamite failed to halt flames. Grand Forks sent help too late. estimated losses exceed 100 dollars.
The notice advertises the Grand Trunk Railway system as a popular tourist route to Muskoke and Kawartha Lakes St Lawrence Ever and Rapids White Mountains and Atlantic Coast Resort. It lists J H as agent for tourist publications and ticket sales at Clark Street Chicago. Tickets on sale September 5 to 7 for departures from Chicago, with return options and details for annual reunions and trains to the noted destinations.
A zealous anti imperialist rally endorses William Jennings Bryan despite concerns over silver policy. Speakers in Boston and Chicago urge voters to back Bryan to curb US imperial aims and withdraw troops from the Philippines, arguing his integrity and the gold standard shift bolster national unity.
A fragment from an old newspaper describes Dr. R V Pierce of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo offering free private consultations to women, with letters kept confidential and mailed in plain envelopes. It notes his Favorite Prescription as a remedy and warns against substitutes sold for extra profit.
Private Secretary Miles described the death as sudden from cerebral apoplexy after a severe cough. Mrs Huntington remained composed, while Dr Taylor attended and the family prepared for funeral arrangements with a clergyman to be chosen.
City Physician Saye reports the last Topeka smallpox case has been fumigated and the city is free for the first time in a year. County cases remain under care of County Physician Bilinger, with emphasis on extra winter precautions to prevent a new outbreak.
Speaker Henderson of the House travels through LaCrosse on the 21 route to Chicago. He has not completed a trip through Yellowstone Park and the Pacific states. Henderson is accompanied by his wife and daughter, with Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard of Cedar present.
Freano California August 16 A deadlock between wine makers and growers ended with the growers’ combine dissolving Grapes sell for 13 and 314 4. Instead of 18 and 20 the price fixed by the now defunct association.
The Republican Flambeau Club plans to organize a fife and drum corps from club members to be equipped with regulation instruments. The corps aims to boost enthusiasm at political meetings and support the club during matches. Twenty-five officers and men sent letters from the front praising its effectiveness in battles and morale. The article also mentions railway schedules to Memphis and Birmingham, with travel details and times.
Fragmentary notice indicates tickets or passes related to a biennial Knights of Pas event in Detroit with Santa Fe connection. Sale window cited August 25 to 27. Readable content is highly garbled with unclear names and details, but mentions an agent and fan interest in attendance.
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