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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1900

Page

3

Secret Medicine Peruna Praised By Readers In Ohio Ad

A Port Byron reader reports relief from fatigue and improved health after using Peruna. The letter cites nervous prostration overwork and exposure as conditions helped by the remedy. An Ontario man credits Peruna with curing Brights Disease after four years of illness. The Peruna Medicine Co advertises a free booklet for hot weather health guidance from Columns Ohio.

Mary Ronnie Port Byron Peruns Medicine Co Columbus Ohio Lengel Bet Tien J. Brake Petroles Ontario Canada Bright

Endorsement Motion Defeated at Afro-American Editors Meeting

The National Afro-American Press Association opened with over 60 delegates as they discussed the race site and the Adiale intention of President De Voted Gown. A heated session followed, ending with a motion to endorse McKinley defeated and delegates voting down the proposal.

McKinley Thdianspolln, Inc Naional

Kansas Fates in 1900 Agricultural Societies Gather

Fragmentary OCR lists numerous Kansas county agricultural societies and secretaries with events in September and October. Names include Franklin Ottawa Gresley Meade Linn Riley Wichita and Burlingame. Partial entries mention fairs, exhibitions, secretaries and locations across the state.

Gouta Society Wiheatos Chaste Meyar Augustie Corsake Association F. Pose Clay Cottey Coun Wall Association J. He Cowley ‘Secretars Senden van Com ‘Griese Pooretary AL Sint Georgtaeus Garden Franklin County “Agricultural Society B.C. McQuesten Ottawa Chanuis Case County Pale ‘Association C.hh Burlingame Ey County Agricultursl Ee RT Oroeya Riley Ea Wichita State Association Ti G. Toler Ita. Sevierober Biutort County Bale Gaeocattone—Ohn W Johu Harvey Seni Jonn Nicholson Newton Rous Betty Fur Brockton Mike Neurity Fair

Scale Men Called Up Before Police Court

Four men faced police court on warrants sworn by Halley the Mexican Collector for violating city ordinance requiring scale owners to issue weighing books. They were allowed to pass with costs waived. the judge warned that leniency would end and pledged to make examples of noncompliers.

Halley Hichard Hargraves C. C. Nicholson Apalley Bath

Railroad News The Gulf Line Moves Texas Grain West

Galveston Aug 28 The Gulf Colorado Santa Fe railway reports a sharp rise in Texas grain shipments to Galveston with Kansas grain now moving that way Cotton movements are also starting and officials predict a vigorous future Grain in elevators stands around two million bushels, about one million short of capacity with prospects for significant gains.

Gulf Line of Santa Fe Galvestor Tex W. C. Nixon Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Texas Galveston Kansas Nixon

Santa Fe Limits Grain Delivery Orders to Shipping Ability

Kansas City Aug 2 The Santa Fe notified shippers it will accept grain deliveries only as the railroad can effect and protect its equipment. The ruling widens prior limits affecting routes to Alton Maple Rock Island and Burlington and signals a tight crop year with reduced eastbound shipment capacity from Kansas City.

Kansan City Santa Fe Cout Hines Roai Alton Mapple Rock Island Burlington Kansas City

Harper County bonds pace Wichita road project progress

Harper County voters show cautious interest as Wichita secures approval for road bonds. Surveyors work along a line between A' and Arapahoe while reports note a late surge in support. The Mexican government grants land in Chihuahua to a company as a background detail.

Harper Gonaty Baccone Oklahoma Arapahoe Chiluahua

Watched Gift Honors Central Branch Master Mechanic

Atchison August 28 Hundreds of Central branch shop workers gathered at Dra Bogie and Finneys offices as Dr Finney presented C W Weiler late master mechanic with a 14 carat watch chain and diamond studded Masonic emblem charm. Weiler, who came from Pittsburg where he is master mechanic of the Kansas City Southern, accepted the gift and praised the shop men. Several plan to follow him to Pittsburg. In 1857 he had previously received a fine watch from the M K & D at Parsons.

Kansas City Southern Pines Finney Weller Sever Pittsburg Atchison M., K. &Dahopa Parsons

Man confronts half fare ticket rights on Santa Fe line

On an eastbound Santa Fe train from San Francisco a man over 22 challenges a child half fare ticket from Kansas City to San Francisco. The conductor discovers the ticket is an unlimited pass dated April 12, 1853, held by a rider who aged past eligibility. The father had paid nearly 100 for the ticket years ago and seeks credit or adjustment. The case centers on entitlement versus age at time of purchase.

San Francisco Kansas City San Banta Fe Body

Odd Railroad Journey Sparks Legal Controversy

A young man faces a legal challenge against the Santa Fe line over a train ticket rule. The conductor testified the passenger had no valid case after the holder ceases to Peony with conditions, and Ford refuses to pay interest on unused tickets. The case hinges on proper station procedures and a cryptic souvenir memory.

Ford de Courcy

Truck Erecting Shop At Plant Expands Facility

Banta Fe adds a frame building about 160 feet inside the plant to house two new tracks. Cars will enter, be assembled, and moved over steam into the coach erecting shop. Timers will occupy part of the building, freeing space for repair work.

Banta Fe

Tom King Heads East for Corbett McCoy Fight

Tom King travels east to Chicago then New York Atlantic City Boston Washington and Philadelphia to attend the Corbett McCoy prize fight on Thursday He will be absent as Harry Donaldson acts as city ticket and passenger agent for the Santa Fe during his trip Afterward King returns and Donaldson takes vacation in Indianapolis Ind More Fireman Vacancies The Santa Fe announces more openings for firemen on passenger runs at Emporia and Teen applicants must apply by August 1 Work on Stillwell Ling Guthrie Ok Aug 28 Nearly a hundred men work yesterday near Cleo Woods County as crews push Oklahoma line construction with plans to expedite the project Frisco Extension Opening The Red River division of the St Louis San Francisco will be open for general business to Henrietta I T on September 1 with further sections expected soon

New York Tom King Harry Donaldson Banta Fe Mr. King Chicago King New York City Atlantic City Boston Wash Philadelphia Mr. Donaldson Indianapolis Ind Santa Fe Teen Emporia Stillwell Ling Guthrie Cleo Woods County Sailswells Mexico Frisco St. Louis Aceeare General Yoakum Louis San Francisco Washington Red River Henriett I. T

Brakemen and conductors shuffled for Arkansas City trip

Brakeman Witeerspoon left for Arkansas City to seek work. Jack Pepperdine and family returned from a three week visit. Conductor Hank Garfield and others headed to Wisconsin for a thirty day trip. Memning will replace Garfield on the Panhandle passenger. Engine crews briefed at 10 this morning amid double headers. Santa Fe locals note shop work and trials on Engine 140. Bucklen’s Arnica proves a trusted remedy with strong sales. Fort Scott sees Cudahy packing house branch to be run by Gates out of the system.

Witeerspoon Arkansas City Jack Peppperdine O. E. Roberts Mr. Johnson Oklahoma Hank Garfield Don Whsconsin Memning Mr. Garfeld Panhandle Santa FE John Hayens Ion Dan Shannon Wort Mert John Hodge Cudahy Fort Scott Fort Scott Cudahy Packing House H. G. Gates Mr. Gates Gosiue

Towne Replies to Roosevelt Speech in Duluth Campaign

Chan A Towne opened his Duluth campaign addressing Governor Roosevelts St Paul remarks. He attacked US policy in the Philippines and Cuba, defended Aguinaldo and the Philippine republic, and criticized Roosevelts speech as flawed and evasive. Towne planned western travel to mobilize support.

St. Paul New York Duluth Minn Armory Chan A. Towne Roosevelt League of Republican Clubs Philippines Towne Mule Idaho Aguinaldo Dewey Americana Cuba Spain United States Lueon Manila Bay Manila Ouls Thomas C. Platt Ike Gomancnes

Topeka Avenue Brick Paving Cleared by Committee

The streets and walks committee Monday investigated the brick paving on Topeka Avenue from Fourteen Street to the city limits. They found no grounds for the complaint led by D. O. McCray and others and declared the brick quality as good as any produced locally. Residents feared delays but work will continue as weather allows.

Topeka Avenue D. O. McCray Fillmore Street

Kansans wary as party weighs senatorial choices

In Kansas the Republican bloc shows fatigue over rumored backing for a specific candidate for United States Senate. Leader Gleasler denies promoting any one man while urging clear presentation of claims to the people before the legislature selects a nominee, warning against steering the vote for Sew.

Kansas H. ” Gleasler Ieeunir Gisssier United Cera Sephiar

Mill Turns Round Jointists Case Dismissals in August Hearings

A batch of joint nuisance cases in August resulted in most being dismissed due to insufficient evidence under a new statute. Warrantor statements by a man named Marrs tied Campbell Anderson and Timon to the local gambling joint. Campbell bonded and appealed to district court while others faced sentencing or continuances.

Sant Secaube Evi Timon Geo. Anderson Tenieau Ts Campbell Anderson Br. Marys Tate E. Campban District Court

Roosevelt's Tour Plan Outlines Interstate Campaign Stop Dates

The outline lists Roosevelt's forthcoming itinerary with stops across Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, and Indiana, then eastward. Planned dates from early September through October include cities such as Fargo, Helena, Denver, Omaha, Deadwood, Waterloo, and Chicago, ending in Baltimore. The text notes travel by private car and arranged receptions during the campaign swing.

Arin Lenry Cy Rathai Apublicus Atl Rarate N.Y Sheinaye Etraic Stich Uatternooni Turon Brookins Fargo N. B Helena Mont Iepabeeston Ehovenne Tee Shartre Colorado Denverly Kansas McKinley West Syure Baltimore

Cure by Chamberlain remedy recounted in letter

A letter from Rev A. Bower of Emporia recalls a neighbor named Mynelahmot suffering a week with severe diarrhea. After failed medical care, a single dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy brought relief. the letter notes it was entirely cured and recommends the remedy, with “for sale by all druggists.”

Chamberlain A. Bower Emporia Jim

Pullman Ordinary Sleeping Cars For Tourists

Pullman Ordinary Sleeping Cars For Tourists are the most comfortable travel for settlers and hunters. These cars run daily from Kansas to California and Oregon, equipped with mattresses curtains blankets pillows. Porters keep them in order and attend to passengers. Modern cars, nearly as comfortable as palace sleepers. For train times and details contact F A Lewis at Fulton Depot A.

Union Pacific Kansas California Oregon Pas F. A. Lewis City E” Fulton Depot

Waggoner Brother-in-Law of Jay Gould Dies

Los Angeles August 28 Rev A M Houghal dies at age 70 hailed as a philanthropist in the Methodist community of this city. The report notes his relation as a brother-in-law of Jay Gould.

Jay Gould Los Angeles Cal A.M. Houghal Gow

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