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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1898
Page
7
Police investigate a basement blaze at the Ontfeyville School building on Eighth Street. The fire caused substantial damage, with witnesses describing a suspicious scene and authorities naming several suspects in the case. A timeline shows the incident during the evening, as investigators collect evidence and review security footage.
A historic notice announces one fare round trip tickets on the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis Railway to points in Georgia Florida Alabama and the Southeast with return omitted valid December 25 56 and January 1 and 3 ten days allowed between all H C FS BM stations and Kansas City.
A country town man extols Berge's German Salve for piles cuts skin diseases and pain relief. He claims every house uses it and neighbors spread the word through friends and towns, noting its healing power and widespread fame. Sold by all druggists.
Santa Fe freight officials from across the system gather in Chicago for the annual traffic officers meeting. The round up reviews rates, policy for freight and passenger matters, and management plans for the coming year. Vice President Morton initiated the call ten days earlier as officials travel from the West via Topeka.
Santa Fe employees urge the advancement of Dr J C Exelston to surgeon in charge at Topeka following Dr R Green’s resignation. Dr Exelston, popular with staff, has served as temporary physician and now seeks the vacant post. A petition of hospital workers and Santa Fe road employees supports his appointment, with likely influence on the final decision.
A quirky railway dispatch notes a rear brakeman proposing a cheaper rabbit extermination plan using red pepper and ground stone. The piece then lists crew moves, visits, and repairs around the California and Topeka lines, including engineers, conductors, and repair crews shifting posts and duties.
El Paso December 7 Fireman Mershon of the G. H. ran but fell to fever en route to the city. He pressed on to return to town yet grew too weak to walk from the shops to his destination.
A man called Poreman Munn to explain his condition and asked that Mersdon be sent for. The sick man was moved to the pest house and, from available reports, is progressing nicely.
About a hundred men were put to work raising the Burlington track near Rushville to remove mud and debris that had plagued the line for years. The project aims to speed up travel and improve grade, with an expected quick completion at the Rock Island crossing.
A large audience filled the high school hall last evening to hear Gen John B Gordon speak on The First Days of the Confederacy. He traced Civil War causes from northern and southern viewpoints, recalled his Spainish War wounds and front-line service, and praised American women’s wartime influence.
A private El Paso dispatch says Grant G. Gillett the cattle plunderer is in Chihuahua but not arrested. Detectives Shaeffer and a Pinkert on agent seek him with an arrest warrant for obtaining money by false pretenses. Mexican officials may refuse surrender citing extradition treaties.
Negotiations after more than three months conclude with a sale of the Lindeland Missouri street railways of St Louis to a New York syndicate led by Brown Bros for 8.5 million dollars. Edwards Whitaker signs for Tindall and Missouri companies. transfer expected within days of agreement receipt. Purchase price based on 178 per Tindall share and 112 per Missouri share. The system includes Ottve Street Cable, Laclede, and Market Street lines, serving much of west and northwest St Louis. In a separate item, a fatal incident occurs on a farm in Atchison County involving Thane Sheets age 70 killed by a gunman.
Disjointed notice from McPherson dated December 7 reports the Lintebore Record suspending operations. The paper will be combined with the Serdien paper under the direction of De CA Swenaain of Bechany college. The idled paper appeared in the north part of the mount.
General Lord Kitchener’s farewell at the railroad station is cited amid a public note from Lanston dated December 7. The ad promotes a Rheumatic remedy claiming rapid cure in two days, offered by Swift and Holliday Drug Co, with money-back guarantee.
A Cornish legend recounts John o’ the Conse, famed miner, who defies his wife’s warnings and samples a tavern’s ale. After dark he meets Piskies near Tre garden, is whisked away on a magical flight, learns a lesson about moderation, and awakens near his own door with a vow to spare strong drink.
A blaze at a city building damaged the second floor where the Pacific SEPP office and a long-used prayer space occupied by generations were evacuated. Firefighters battled the flames with water as the tower portion burned and the structure was partially exposed, with nearby tenants like the Anderson restaurant affected by smoke and debris.
Fragmented report describes American buyers acquiring land between Guanabacoa and Havana and plans for a large American hotel and health resort. It notes a sulfur baths site near Gomma cure and mentions a proposed ferry boat line, with authorities planning a new development on Central Park.
December at the Grand Opera House features manager J Ye Xing presenting Eidder dimes Combination Knvhrys and Warde Upuls with Frank Duvlein new oper. The Car petbagger stars Tins Murphy starting December. Local notes report Dawes order on wrecked Emporia bank stock and plans for Topeka moves by Governor Runntey and family with Mrs. Staines planning Topeka visit.
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