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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1898

Page

3

Morrow’s Kidneyoids Promoted as Cure All On Brights Disease

An 19th century style advertisement claims John Morrow, a renowned chemist, offers Morrow’s Kidneyoids to treat Brights disease and related kidney troubles. It asserts rapid relief after the first dose, lists prices, and provides Springfield Ohio as the delivery point with mail order options.

John Morrow Brights Bright Barrer Keane Mortesy Kinney Herb Medicine Co Springield, Ohi

Bryan-Told It Right Political Summary From Mexico City

The Bryan witness reports a favorable summary of Mexican conditions approved in the capital. The piece notes public sentiment about the coalition and judiciary matters, reflecting an evening paper's fair account of current events in Mexico.

Bis Cli Mexico Bryan el Muni Beaican Mervid

Denver Riot Denied by Denver Conn Chamber of Commerce

The Denver Conn Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade reports no riot occurred at the recent barbecue following the stock growers convention. Directors condemn sensational Eastern reports as unwarranted and harmful, stressing police restraint and no military or mob action.

Denver Conn Ge Devroit Chamber of Commerce Fenris Denver Chamber of Qumnmerce Bound of Trade Rocky Mountain Regi Lan Basberus Union Stock Yards FAO Doara

Constipation and Its Consequences Noted in Murky Text

The fragment outlines various effects linked to constipation such as biliousness loss of appetite irritability headaches backache sleeplessness and debility. It reads as a garbled list with numerous misspellings and unclear phrasing.

Ayer's Pills Promoted Amid Patchy Local Text

Fragmentary Ottawa era ad style text references Ayer's Pills and remedies for liver and stomach issues, mentions constipation and a dubious anecdotal cure, and includes garbled names and irregular phrases implying a local promotion or saloon scene. No clear date or complete event identified.

Missouri and Kansas Railroads May Consolidate With KC Association

Missouri and Kansas to unite with the Kansas City Branch as railroads adjust car service. Rates to Chicago and Denver drop due to the Burlington fast train service. A. P. Wilder formerly headed the Missouri and Kansas Car Service association. his successor may be a Topeka man if consolidation stalls.

Wilder Missouri Kansas K.C Missouri and Kansas Car Service Association A. P. Wilder Kansas City Car Service Association Missouri and Kansas Association Kansas City Association Kansas City Oklahoma Indian Territory Witer Manseur Wilders Topeka

Rates cut Between Chicago and Denver By $5

The Atchison and Rock Island roads notified Western Passenger Association that starting Sunday they would reduce the Chicago to Denver passenger rate by five dollars in both directions. They sought to charge extra for fast trains, while Burlington and Northwestern refused, keeping regular fares. The fast trains would be limited, with no consensus reached on special service.

Burlington and Northwestern Rock Atchison Colorado Atchison and Hock Island Burlington North- Western

Santa Fe and Rock Island Race to Panhandle Connection

Santa Fe and Rock Island plan rapid Texas expansion to link El Paso Northwestern line with New Mexico routes. Projects target Tularecosa to White Oaks and Kansan City corridor, aiming for October completion of Pecos Valles Santa Fe tie and a July 4 milestone toward Texas Panhandle access. Depot plans in El Dorado detail a two story, $7,000 to $9,000 building with spacious offices and waiting rooms.

Santa FE Rock Island Texas Panhandle N. Mt. Fen Tae el Paso Ail Northwestern Railroad West Jordax el Paso New Mexico N. ML Iday Bros White Oaks Texas Panhandle Pecos Valles- Santa Fe Combine Kansan Atroas

Las Vegas figures travel to Raton and Winslow for duties

J J Ryan and GE Gillette travelled from Las Vegas to Raton for conductor chip examinations. Fireman families from Rincon Silver City and San Mar inal plan moves. DS Dean's stenographer W Booker arrives in Winslow Ariz for a traffic office post. Harvey hotel manager Cohen resigns and travels to Utah with his wife. W W Arnold, San Marcal agent, swapped with James and heads to Sterine Kansas. Fred Whiteman of the Santa Fe division reports to the railroad hospital in Las Vegas for a knee sprain.

J. J. Ryan GE. Gillette Nave Las Vegas Raton John Snyder Rincon San Marinal Alan Jim Roby Silver City W. Booker DS. Dean Winslow Arig Gocome Cohen Harvey Usrouch Utah W. W Arnold San Marcal James Steriine Kan Fred Whiteman Santa Fe Albuquerque-San Marcial

Santa Fe Local Notes Show Repairs and Delays

Santa Fe reports locomotives 1015 1014 were moved to Kansas City for service on the 14th. Engine 14 completed back-shop work and made a trial run led by Engineer Beeler. Several shopmen, including James Mullin and John White, are sick. The Cali fortis Limited No. 3, led by Engineer Coggins, returned from Kansas City after a 1 hour 29 minute run. No. 2 remains the west’s heaviest train, aiming for 7 minute gains in a tight schedule. Water supply is being connected to a new service line. current supply comes from the river. Klondike fever rages among shopmen, with inoculation hoped to prevent depopulation by spring. W A Tienson takes a new position with Roadmaster T S Cafferty.

Kansas City James Mullin Blacksmith Shops Beeler Pecos Valley Klacksmith John White Coggins Califortis Limited No W. A. Tienson T. 5. Cafferty

Trains In A Bunch At Topeka Depot

Topeka depot showed heavy rail activity on Thursday with multiple trains delayed. California No. 3 from Car Cage, Colorado and Utah express No. 5, and California No. 1 all ran late by up to an hour and 38 minutes. No. 2 arrived first and left at 3:86, while No. S arrived at 1:30. Kansas City train due 11:85 reached at 2:50 after yard wait. Chicago No. 6 due 3:55 reported 40 minutes late.

Santero California Kansas City Chicago

Santa Fe To Use Stronger Six Wheel Trucks

Santa Fe plans to equip its dining cars with six wheel standard trucks like railway postal cars. Existing dining cars already use six wheel trucks with four by seven and a half journals. New standard trucks will have four by three and a half journals and offer a larger platform for heavier service. The almanac touts the Kansas advertising impact and highlights the company’s prominence in state materials.

Santa Fe

Contract for Buildings Line From Sapulpa to Oklahoma City

The excerpt notes a contract for building from Sapulpa to Oklahoma City. Jolon Bros. & Fought will begin February 9 at St. Elmo to reset the contract in five mile sections. HS Carter is also mentioned with bridge work awarded nearby.

Se Pula Oklahoma City St. Louis Ea Canteante Ee St. Elmo Cane Road Sapula Oklahoma Oy St. Louie San

Governor Lésay Rejects Populist Alliance At Temperance Meet

In a state temperance convention speech Governor Lésay criticized corruption in city police administration and outlined opposition to the Populist party. He urged citizens to report violations of the prohibitory law to magistrates and vowed to avoid interference with court sentences.

Lésay Lso

Topeka News Snapshots Illuminate City Happenings

Local notices reveal Judge Morton unable to save his home while P G Noel improves gradually. Crosby Bros. envoy in New York on business. Arion hall hosts a members only dance tomorrow. City plans include Thirteenth street paving, asphalt at Ninth and Topeka. Citizens comment on heat shortages, jail crowd shifts toward reform school, and a variety of civic items unfold.

P. G. Noel John Morton R Wm Conners Crosby Bros New York Arion Hall Marshall E. W. Henettict Harry Guimis Carrice Utes G. Wood Mexico AO. U. W Thomas Helot Reform School Sam D. Bishop Lawrence Hualress F. D. Coburn State Board of Agriculture Nes Alien County Farmers’ Institute Topeka Kansas Avenue State Temperance Union Hamilton State House Low Becher Welas” Grocery Chicago Justice of the Peace J. L. Guy Hipkins Flynn Kansas City Telegeho Andy Jordan Realista Editorium Frank Patterson Chaiilege Columiia Patterson Tedih Kunis Urenhe Jackin Jackson del Conte fHallan Grand Opera Company T. At. Crawford Wenwert Rs. Thorpe Leavenworth Coty Park Coty Auditoriis

J P Morgan Sells Reading Four Per Cent Bonds

J P Morgan sold about 6,009,000 dollars of Reading Four Per Cent bonds in New York and six million of Reading general mortgage four per cent bonds were confirmed in London. The morning temperature registered 42 degrees.

J.P. Morgan New York Tavsese & Co London Samhellies Tee

National Biscuit Company formed to control major bakeries

Cracker trust complete unites Chicago Salt Lake Portland New Orleans and others under one company. Benjamin F Crawford elected president with a New Jersey headquarters and 25 million in preferred stock plus 30 million common. The merged firms include American Biscuit Manufacturing United States Baking and New York Biscuit, with 139 plants and 90 percent of large U.S. bakeries. Prices unchanged.

Chicago Bens Niscult Aass Salt Lake Portland St. Paul New Orleans New Jersey National Biscuit Company Benjamin F. Crawford Mansfeld, C National Company

Diaz Not Coming Planned trip through the country denied

City of Mexico reports there is no foundation for an early visit by President Dias to the United States. The denial cites official authority while noting Dias’s warm feeling toward the United States and interest in its affairs but no current intention to travel there.

City of Mexico Dias United States

Damaging Testimony Opens Hazleton Murder Trial

Wilkesbarre, February 4 Powerful testimony began in Luzerne county court in the murder trial of Sheriff Martin and deputies. Andrew Silver testified to finding Mike Ceslak dead on the road at Lattimer with a head wound and hearing a shot after deputies formed a ring protecting the sheriff. Charles Guscosti principal of Lattimer School described deputies advancing toward a line of striking workers as shots rang out, with at least 15 men down between the road and the schoolhouse. He counted deputies he knew nearby and saw the volley followed by continued firing lasting several minutes.

Lattimer School Bac Fred

Diaz to entertain Mrs Hearst at private dinner

President and Mrs Diaz will host Mrs Hearst at a private dinner at the presidential residence in City of Mexico on Saturday night. The event highlights ongoing hospitality from Mexico to prominent American social figures during the visit.

Diaz California City of Mexico Hearst

Mexico Telegraph Order Ties With Western Union

New York Feb 4 The Mexican government orders the Mexican National and Mexican Central railways to stop handling commercial and other telegraphic messages with the United States after a year of Postal Telegraph activity extending to El Paso. Postal officials say a contract with Western Union for exclusive exchange would bar railways from transmitting business they promised to handle, despite railways claiming government concessions grant them such rights.

Mexico Western Union New York Mexican National Railway Mexican Central Railway Company United States Mexican Central Postal Telegraph Company el Paso Mexicas Postal Telegraphic Company Western Union Telegraph Company Ines of Mex Fco

Worden Reprieved by Governor Budd in Rail Wreck Case

Sacramento Feb. 4 Governor Budd granted Salter D Worden a new reprieve awaiting execution at Folsom prison for participation in the wrecking of the Overland train in Utah during the strike in 18 until June 17 this year The reprieve allows the lunacy commissioner appointed by the governor to continue examining Worden's mental condition.

Sacramento Cala Budd Salter D Folsom Prison Durin Worden

Where Americans Fail Contract for Mexico Palace Bid

Bids opened for Mexico's new legislative palace reveal European bidders dominate. An American submitted a small varnish stick of interior wool, a bit of stone, window glass, protected by wire, along with a note offering further specifics. The ceremony underscores perceived U S shortcomings in securing contracts abroad.

Mexico Musico

Capitalines and Joe Jefferson Loan to McVickers Widow

Coreen reports Feb 4 as a deed notice related to a loan of 50000 to Harriet G McVicker widow of J If. The trust involves Reece Tamouy and others with Joseph Jefferson and Lotta named in the arrangement. Elva A Brooks holds promissory notes totaling 4.50.48 with 5 percent interest over five years. Property described includes the McVicker homestead on Wabash Avenue with 30 feet frontage and an east front 8 by 105.

Joe Jefferson McVicker Coreen Reece Tamouy Josey Fy Lotta Warnie Harriet G. We J. If McVickger Rhmite ‘Teal Televen Truster Mitchell de Potlombes Mes Oeesor It Trust Jonepty Jofferzan Lotm M. Crabtree Elva A. Brooks

Des Moinés Suffrage Debate Stirs Iowa Assembly

Des Moines February 4 suffrage meeting inside the state house ended in a heated exchange among supporters and opponents. Mrs A Foster Des Moines and Mayes New York stirred the crowd as Evelyn Holden Sioux City urged passage of a constitutional amendment to strike the word male from the suffrage clause.

Kilkenny Des Moinés State House Witick A. Foster Des Mathon Uitrantete SM Mayes New York Bean Wu Bazarint Caracene Evelyn Holden Sioux City

Mack Is Coy In Democratic State Central Showdown

J Mack Love, chair of the Democratic state central committee, avoids demands for a manifesto on populist terms. He states the Populists will handle negotiations, while Populist managers speculate he is signaling a bluff. The coming campaign hinges on fusion dynamics between the two parties.

J. Mack Love Democratic State Central Mr. Love Love

Weather Indiestiona Chicago Forecast

Partly cloudy and colder tonight and Saturday with a moderate cold wave in the western portion. Northwest winds.

Weather Indiestiona Chicago Kansas

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