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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
3
A historic claim promises a free cure for cancer blood poison eating sores and scrofula offering a remedy to afflicted individuals. The notice appeals to readers seeking health restoration through a medical treatment.
Red pimply face itching humors and catarrh are advertised as cured by Botanic Blood Balm. The copy claims B B B drains poisons from blood and heals deep seated skin troubles, offering free trial bottles and medical advice. It lists druggists and addresses in Topeka and Atlanta for purchase and sample requests.
Franklin, Feb. Mr. Fannie Law, aged 29, a bride of three months, died here from unknown causes, with circumstances pointing to poisoning. Last Monday she visited Mrs. Jolnends’ home with five others, where Mrs. Wilson sold whisky to her. After drinking, Mrs. Law grew violently ill and died despite three physicians' efforts. An inquest was held and a postmortem exam is planned tomorrow.
An aged inmate Charles Guoseutle, 0 years old, escaped from the infirmary in Crawford County with Mary Evans, a nearly blind woman about 60. They planned to flee night after climbing from a second story window with a knotted sheet. They were coaxed back by authorities and returned to the alms house.
Fragmented OCR text describes eye ear nose and throat symptoms, headaches, fever and fatigue. Mentions women and children treatment, special articents and free prices to some comis bens, with unclear references and medical remedies.
Baltimore and Ohio official John K. Cowen says rumors of sales or consolidations are unfounded while stressing railroads must adjust classifications as rivals move to stabilize profits. Fink cites crate cutting and tariff disruptions affecting both freight and passenger service. executives argue rates need aligning with rising costs to support network investments.
A New York Herald report claims financiers who control trunk line railroads have forged a sweeping traffic pooling arrangement. The scheme allegedly compresses rates across major lines including Pennsylvania and New York Central, with January 1 tariff changes, tighter rate enforcement, and broadening control over westbound and international freight to stabilize prices and prevent rate disturbances.
Memphis road plans to boost speed with engine No 46 of the Kansas City Fort Scott and Merphin. The monster locomotive, built by Pittsburg Locomotive Works, recently test ran under supervision of Union Depot officials. Initial clearance fears over the train shed were resolved after trial trip.
Kansas City road headquarters planned three light wheel American type engines for fast passenger service. Each engine weighs about 120000 pounds without the tender and features such as electric headlight bell ringer and sand blower. Cylinders 18 by 16 inches boiler 60 inch diameter drivers 69 inches boiler fire area details include 180 pounds pressure and coal and water capacities.
Fred T. Carson, longtime Santa Fe railroad foreman, has been named roundhouse foreman. He took duties December 1, after serving 14 years with the company including leadership of the east training shop. Carson’s career spans from Sixth Avenue shop to main shops and east streetine, overseeing apprentice work and the recent tandem compound passenger locomotive project.
In the Santa Fe yards a switch engine derailment and wreck of No 4 the Californian caused a scare to a stockman. A brakeman and a worker were nearly crushed as the train collided with a freight and a Stock extra. Dispatcher and yard staff quickly rerouted traffic, averting further danger.
Sen srancisco ec 1 reports Southern Pacific plans active preparation for extensive construction in Sonora Mexico. The firm recently acquired a large undeveloped coal field about 70 miles south of Ortiz station on the Sonora railway, with intent to lay tracks from Ortiz to Coxa and ship coal to Guaymas and markets in California and Mazatlan.
Pacific coast steamers will be furnished with fuel at the Big Union Pacific Station Omaha Neb. Dec 1. The Union Pacific has moved into a new $500,000 passenger station in this city featuring train sheds ample room and up to date mail and passenger facilities. The Northwestern Rock Island Milwaukee Wabash and Omaha and St Louis roads will need the station.
An emphatic Wall Street denial counters a circulating report that the Pennsylvania Railroad secured control of the Baltimore and Ohio and that similar consolidations would shift terminals and routes. The chatter ties to potential Vanderbilts influence and cross-system integrations between the Chesapeake and Ohio and New York Central, signaling market upheaval and strategic moves across major lines.
A letter received by Secretary Amisson of the Commercial Club shows the post office’s challenge in tracing a misaddressed item. The missive claims to be from the United States Exphanss and bears a London origin with a poorly rendered address.
Fragmentary text mentions the Secretary Chamber of Commerce and a distributing office in New Fork. It references a perk meant for Topeka Kansas and a statement about The Totter States Exchange offering confidential business advice and cooperation with an annexer of Commerce of Tapecca.
Report from Dada Texas recounts safety fears during a Texas coast cruising trip aboard the yacht Mule. Strong winds and high waves battered the vessel, some parts of the ship and another boat detached, leaving wreckage and property loss along a sparsely populated coast and island approaches. The party reached St Joseph Island in a damaged state and survived with life preservers as debris and distressing experiences spread through the voyage.
An array of acts and performers arrive for a bustling night at the Grand Opera House. Featured are Aunt Teresha and others in a program highlighting electrical effects and stage craft. The event promises lively singing, dance, and a season opener brimming with local talent and visiting acts.
A. F. Blew former South Western manager of the Nationsl Educational Union with an office in Topeka is jailed in Syracuse New York awaiting bail by a Chicago blvle company. He is indicted to appear at the February term of the federal court. He was arrested about two weeks ago. The passage mentions distressing itching piles and touts Doan's Ointment as relief.
London dispatch reports Mr Chamberlain’s speech triggers widespread editorial debate across papers. Critics warn colonies may shift to Germany and Italy if France stands firm, while supporters hail a Britain US Germany understanding and a potential alliance network in a shifting world order.
General Leonard Wood commented on a report that he might succeed General Sternberg as surgeon general. He said the report had no foundation and that his future Army duties would be in the medical corps.
The fragment hints at a brand or product slogan related to a familiar signature style. The readable terms suggest a classic phrasing, possibly advertising copy for a trusted item. No clear events, people, or organizations are present to identify specifics.
Extraordinary excitement grips Leghorn and nearby districts as a young woman allegedly resembling the Blessed Virgin appears to encourage Mass. A local curate, urged by authorities, witnesses a dramatic miracle with a flooded church and an eventual confirmation by the bishop. Investigations underway amid heightened government caution.
In a ceremonial session at the royal courts, the Remembrancer George Pollock announced the Crown rents due from the Lamdan corporation. Spectators watched as proclamations named payments for waste land known as The Moors and a tenement called The Forge, with the city official noting the sums and walls counted in the ceremonial process.
A detailed profile recalls a prominent Klondike woman who left a lasting mark in Xow Fork. She built and expanded enterprises, opening the Grand Moris Wi Tale and other facilities, promoting local industry and a growing telegraph and telephone network, shaping the town’s early development. The narrative highlights her entrepreneurial drive, influence on settlement progress, and lasting legacy.
An unruly scene unfolds at the Wallort-Astarta Festival with mentions of bustle, arrests, and a political stir. Names tied to the Cheyenne event surface amid chaotic chatter as authorities grapple with implied misconduct and crowd tension.
Fragmentary text describes explorers and patent medicines linked to Salt Wagonnery. Mentions Geene Mea cue aril iar per alnateds, Pinetrie Bi Bitters, and a government department critique. Notes drugstore sales and a wartime context.
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