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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1899

Page

3

Piling Up Testimony On Morrow Kidney Remedy In Topeka

Testimonies from Topeka citizens praise Morrow's Kid-ne-cles as a proven kidney remedy. Claims include relief from backache nervousness sleeplessness and general kidney distress. C L Wilson of Madison Street reports positive results after use and recommends the tablet form sold by Swift & W's druggists for fifty cents a box. Manufactured by Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio.

Morrow Topeka C. L. Wilson Naios Madison Street Atlas Morrow's Swift & W Sonn Morrow & Co Chemfeta Springfield Olio

Special Train to Philadelphia via Santa Fe Route

Santa Fe runs a special train to Philadelphia on September 3 for members of The 2 A FL and their families for the 33rd National Encampment. Low round trip rates apply with Pullman comfort and reclining chairs noted. Tickets and information available from agent Topeka and Deskin Groya, with further travel options to New York Washington and Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Santa Fe 2 A.fl Eree Chile Topeka New York Washington Deskin Groya Gertyebuss Perenne Holding Santa Fe Hontekets Phildelphi L. B. Woolvarton

Santa Fe Railroad faces shakeup after resignations

Assistant General Freight Agent Charles R Hudson quits amid Santa Fe leadership changes. Officials say Hudson left before a general freight agent appointment decision, denying rumors of dissatisfaction. Hudson, nine years in freight work, led system tariff preparations and earned recognition from the company.

The Santa Fe Charles R. Hudson YO. Guy LB Garman Westral Freigh Bs Lkely Alr Hudson Lenderto Santa Fe Storties Gay Hudnot General Freight Agency Gorman Sante Fe

Santa Fe statement on rates and arbitration in Kansas City line

St Louis repots the return of a federal court official and the Kansas City Pittsburg Gulf line seeking to address divisions and rate cancellations. Freight manager Biddle explains no boycott occurred, noting the line acted on its own judgment about continuing relations with Pittsburg Gulf and the route via gate ports. The New York meeting discussed arbitration of rate differentials though some opposed it, citing the Pittsbure Gulf rights and Atlantic port connections as factors.

St. Louis Anz Suage Ahayer Federal Court Kansas City, Pittsboro & Gulf Western Biddle Atehiaon, Topeka & Santa Fe Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Kansas City Pilteburs & Guit Rave Committee of Presidents Pittsbure & Gulf Offerale New York Haus Wests Pittsbure and Gilt Missinaip Atlantic Pittshurs Pitta & Gulf

Syl Dixon Train Show Delights Iowa at Des Moines Fair

The Syluiton flour train, praised at every stop, drew thousands to view the product and comment on Oklahoma’s agricultural potential. Rock Island plans a further run to Des Moines to demonstrate what Oklahoma can achieve in farming and production.

Rock Island Iowa Oklatiora

Missouri Pacific plans a new line from Caney toward Oklahoma Texas

Missouri Pacific officials gathered in Independence to survey a proposed four mile line from Caney to the southwest into Oklahoma and Texas. The northern terminus would be at Coffeyville where shops and offices are located.

Independence Kansar Missouri Pacific Railway Met Okla Homa Caney, Kai Oklahooma Texas Coffervile Missouri Pacific

Excursion to Omaha Draws Nebraska Kansas Attendees

A low rate has been set for travel over the Rook Tabid to Lincoln and Omaha for the reception of the Nebraska soldiers on Tuesday this week. The event is billed as a major moment in Nebraska history with many travelers expected from Nebraska and northern Kansas and preparations underway to handle the anticipated crowds.

Omaha Lincoln Nebraska Nebrarka Kansas

Station For Trinidad Erected by Santa Fe Award

Santa Fe railway awards a concrete contract to H. W. Krug of Trinidad Cal for a new passenger station at Unt place. Building will be stone and brick with a 300 foot platform and must be finished by October 15. Net earnings for Atchison system in July reach 1978.119, up 4.20 from July last year.

Trinidad Santa Fe Railway H. W. Krug Cal Santa Fe Barcings Chicago Atchison System

National League game rained out with mixed scores

In a National League contest incomplete due to weather, Chicago and Brooklyn batters faced each other while Cincinnati and New York had sparse scoring innings. The game was halted on account of rain, leaving several players and lineups unclear.

Western League at Kansas City and Batting Leaders

St. Louis and Milwaukee teams lead in a table of Western League results and batting standings. Wally Speers and Delehanty hold top batting spots, while Burkett and other hitters show strong averages. Kansas City adds new third baseman Billy Conehin after a release from the Wheeling club.

Kansas City Ty Pander Teries Iananas Lee Ganding Butale Ini Kansas Kajaas Chey Patten Huttale Kern Ateeaaem Butterive Hart and Fisher, Newton Kellum Kahow Heydon Milwaukee Raearia Wally Ann” Speers Wadnell Delehanty Burkett St Louis Leuga Ad Na- Hotal Darlin Pest Delehantyre Karue Mitters Hic WO McGraw Blues Kansas Oly Manning Han Billy” Conehiin Vm Wilkeshurre

Baseball Notes On Players and Standings From Eastern League

Patchwork of scouting notes outlines players such as Dolan the Philadelphia second baseman and McCreery as a substitute. Mentions pitch talent like Rubeains for Worcester and Hanlon’s uncertain big league return. Discusses St Louis and Baltimore club fortunes, sales figures, and upcoming games with scattered player rumors and team evaluations.

Nes van Ac Dolan Philadelphias Penny Ie Botey Bis Cinetzutt St. Lavie Piers Veneer Hughey Fru Dietviand Cleveland Tenn Baltimore Banernas Collies Poteorawy Balricune Haw Apis Isi Tar Pittes Burs McCreery Puye Eanes Rubeains Worcester Petms Hanlon Lucky St. Louis Tevintha Bos Ant Chroul Domeor Philadelphia New York Delehanty Inucon Boston Clit Vandeludes Beaumont Colgneia Ben Clarke Caraith Beane Kelly Hanon Gts Hind Powell May

Poorly structured relay race sparks cash bets and crowd chatter

A scrambled report notes West team runners eye a finish ahead of rivals with bets on sprint outcomes. Mentions Rogers and Grrr as figures in the fray, while others like Harms and Brookye draw attention for performances at noted meets.

Washington Bose ‘Rogers

Cy Lelands Escape From Rock Island Wreck

Kansas City Times recounts Cy Leland escaping the Rock Island wreck near Munsey Saturday night. He narrowly missed the collapse after air brakes failed, describing leaping from a window and landing in Nat Barnes lap. Reports mention claim adjusters, merchants, and local figures reacting with relief and incredulity as the scene unfolds before Topeka.

Rock Island Kansas City Times Cy Leland Copeland Munsey Nat Harmies Wymandotte Rily Edwards Larned Coyotes Arid Senda Iumigrants Topeka

Endless Chain Shoe Scheme Fails in Topeka

A man from the east brought an endless chain selling plan for shoes to Topeka. A shoe firm offered a Dersin 4 book for 15 cents with five tickets. Buyers paid 15 cents per book, selling tickets onward, promising each participant a 15 cent book return and eventually a pair of shoes. The scheme collapsed after a short run.

Topeka

Debate on Latin Pronunciation Kikero Versus Cicero

From the London Morning Post a discussion on whether classical Latin should have the hard or soft c sound as in Kikero or Cicero. The piece cites Professor Skent’s views and argues the old pronunciation is plausible though not certain, noting taste and prejudice influence modern accepts. It references Atticus and a humorous aside from the Detruit Journal.

London Morning Post C. Heys DeSenectute Kikera Cudecked Kanwar Britain Ausunius Trist Catullus Sktat Atticus Kikero Cicero Detruit Journal

Kepley Nominated Sheriff in Shawnee Fusion Plan

The Shawnee county conventions for Populists and Democrats nominated R B Kepley for sheriff and endorsed rest of the ticket. Populists rejected a joint session with Democrats while Democrats backed fusion and kept Kepley’s sheriff nomination. The meeting featured heated debate over cross party participation and the future ticket structure.

Shawnee County R. B.kepley W. Hinecke Register of Deeds Guy Kiene E. D B. Wilcox A. C. Burn W. H. Righter Kepley County Central Committee Clemens John Breidenthal George Chirk W. J. Bush Greichenthal Clark Bush Fusion Sam Clark Baptist Church Bheritt L. 4. Stebbins Sherif Michael Heery A. H. Case Chicago Philippine Islands Kansas Shawnee J. W. Blossom Payning Bir George Benson Blossom D.H. Morgan Mr. Case Ned

Millsville political pledge at Democratic convention

In a heated meeting Buck Miller, Henry M. Steele, Frank Thomas, Heely, Heery, and Cuse clash over cross party tactics. The motion to table fails 2 to 4. J B Kepley wins sheriff nomination with 8 votes vs Markham’s 1. Vogel urges unanimous endorsement after Higginbotham’s approval. Meeting adjourns.

Buck Miller Henry M. Steele Frank Thomas Mr. Heely Mr. Heery Mr. Cuse J. B. Kepley Sheriff J. W. Hirssorm David Markham AA Vogel Kepley Ted Markham Vogel Higginbotham

Flying Fish Attack Off Java Port Story From Samarkand

A New York Times report recounts the tramp freighter Samarkand sailing from Java with brown sugar, when a dense shoal of flying fish swarmed the ship. The crew, led by the bo'swain, hammered the deck with fish, stored many in barrels of salt water, and later dumped some into Delaware Bay at South Brooklyn. A passenger named Cody, a tooth fixer, corroborates the odd tale though denies alarm on board.

The New York Times South Seas Staten Ta Tand Samarkand Java Flehter Jatimite Guinea Crete Brooklyn Cody Pretoria Cape Ecc Fyne South Sea Bo’ Gwain John Spence Mers Alviore Iee Miers Mike

Senator Elkins Wife Holds Town Fete For Children

The Philadelphia Record notes Elkins West Virginia senator. His wife is praised for aiding constituents guiding youths.每 September she hosts a park fete for town children under 18 with prizes in sewing baking preserving carpentry wood carving and gardening. Last year twenty prizes were awarded and the same is planned this year.

Philadelphia Elkins West Virginia Ettina Saya Washington

Blood Poison Cure Sold By Mail From Botanic Balm

An advertised cure claim for blood poison promises a private mail order treatment of B B. botanic balm. It cites cures over 11 to 18 years, includes testimonials of scalp bone pain throat sores and facial lesions. Sold by Swift Holibtar Drug Co and Flowery Snow Drug Co with full treatment packages and free medical advice.

T. Shobe Lucas Ave St. Louis Enkin S.S.S Blood Swift Lift Grecific Company Atlanta Hit Neddie Baba Swift & Holiktar Drag Kans Avenue Kansas Avenue Ood Eatm Co Mitchel BL Atlanta, Ga

Meat Eating City from Anaconda Standard

Meaty customs dominate Butte and nearby towns, with meat consumption rising amid a lively market. Local firms consolidate meat packing under the Entte Aewl and others, while cattle and calves move through Pip and nearby distribution channels. Community chatter notes rising prices and shifting diets, with observers puzzled by apparent contrasts to traditional tastes.

Pilla Rome Yastee Fee Howe Celinia Oleh Lew USS Settle Gulte Adilion Mie Pumpans Caire Cuttin Tracey Fae Iker Navesmeer

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