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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1898
Page
3
A legal filing alleges damages of 150000 in a case before the Superior Court. The defendant’s name and related parties are obscure due to damaged text, but the notice mentions an attorney and a plaintiff seeking recovery. Proceedings appear to involve court dates and forthcoming actions by the involved parties.
A fractured, sensational ad style notice claims the Providence Rhode Island area’s locomotive works near Bhods Island collapsed into bankruptcy despite supposed prosperity. It touts miracle cures and patent medicines, with testimonials and offers, naming multiple products and druggists, urging readers to buy and test remedies.
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is advertised as a safe reliable remedy for croup. Letters from parents in Truro New England endorse its effectiveness, recounting dramatic fits and near fatal attacks averted by the medicine.
A fast freight engine named Five Spot carrying a light train struck a herd of seven mules and a horse on the track near Topeka, causing a spectacular wreck. The engine, pulling a two-car payload, remained on the rails at 66 mph and derailed or struck the stock, killing animals and shocking crew. The incident disrupted schedule and highlighted the engine and crew’s record-breaking speed amid the aftermath.
At Santa Fe depot a groom to be rushed aboard with heavy traveling satchels as a bride to be and two bridesmaids waited. A misread plan to marry on the train caused a rush of trunks and tickets, ending in an express wagon departure with the couple and sister-in-law left to manage the aftermath.
On a Saturday visit the Dodge City Globe-Republican recalls Conductor ER McLauchlin inviting a tour of his car No 162 parked on the track line at the depot. Wallis Mac and crew arrived from Newton with a freight train. The car had appeared seven years ago. McLauchlin has served as conductor on both freight and passenger lines.
A garbled local tale centers on Trusneer van elen and a missing groundhog near Mound West GE Chatman creek. Residents recall seeing a pit in the ground used to forecast dreary weather, while attempts to verify the animal’s safety in Topeka and Kansas City yield no clear sign of the groundhog or its return.
The Pennsylvania Railroad officials announced electricity as a potential motive power for the main line is costly and not suited for long runs. Experiments over two years showed overhead trolley systems remain impractical. only short routes with trains 1 to 20 minutes apart could justify electrification.
A Robinson, president of the Mexican Central, toured Topeka with eastern capitalists and Joab Mulvane. Details on the trip were not disclosed amid speculation of a large deal. Robinson praised Mexico’s prosperity and resource development while avoiding discussion of the purpose of the visit.
A fragmentary exchange questions whether free silver would impact Mexico, touching on money supply, bank liquidity, and prosperity. Respondents hint at the silver standard issue influencing prices and growth, while one participant resists further discussion, joking about circling back to the topic.
General Manager Frey’s office reports repair progress at the Fairview tunnel near Williams Arkansas. Workmen clear debris and support walls with heavy timbers as masonry walls are planned to replace blasting. Line expected open to traffic by mid next week with new track and resumed service. repair aims to cut Santa Fe costs.
A former Santa Fe employee sends a letter to Treasurer Edward Wilder requesting restitution for coal and various small items pilfered over several years. The letter includes a payment order for 380 dollars and notes a recent conversion seeking to avoid publicity, with the writer’s name and address withheld.
The Newton Gun club a Santa Fe employee group will hold a February 22 shoot with top prize a gold watch donated by A Mead Co of Chicago via H F Montgomery. A $100 gold purse adds to the stakes as many railroad men from Santa Fe attend. Also notes a Topeka Sportsmen visit, staff shifts, and maintenance on railroad facilities.
Direct from Honolulu Rev E Corwin pastor of President Doles church will preach at First Congregational in Topeka tomorrow morning and evening. At 520 his theme Hawaii the Gibraltar and Paradise of the Pacific. Corwin served ten dates as pastor in Honolulu during the early government period attended by Dole officials.
Washington Feb 5 The House foreign affairs committee discussed quarantine of American horses as part of a broader movement toward exclusion similar to actions against fruit. Adams of Pennsylvania suggested testing German wines for bacillus and assessing sugar export processes. Salmon noted no influenza in the U S but warned disease in horses could occur abroad. Exported horses remain unlikely diseased. the two week disease duration is cited. Shipments to Europe have surged in four years, with values rising from 82 250 in 1897 to 265 718 607 in 1913.
Chicago February 5 The glucose trust gains strength as United States circuit court of appeals Judges Jenkins and Showalter sustain the patent in a case brought by Chicago Sugar Refining against Charles Tope Glurost. The ruling reverses Judge Grosscup and could force out competition, with damages claimed at 1,000,000. The case centers on a process said to extract glucose from corn, a method the court deems novel and uniquely useful.
Rome dispatch reports Donna Elvira Bourbon-Anjou daughter of Don Carlos the pretender to the Spanish throne obtained a judicial separation from her husband Count Pilpo Folch. The court ordered Folch to pay 200 francs monthly alimony. Donna Elvira eloped from Rome in November 186 with Folch, an artist with a family, taking jewelry valued at 60000.
London dispatch cites Times correspondent reporting harvest failure across central and southeastern Russia, with peasantry driven toward famine levels and disease rising. Tambov letters describe half starved farmers eating their roots as famine deepens.
J L Williams manager of the Guthrie bucket shop at Guthrie Oklahoma, shot himself at the Savoy hotel in Oklahoma City last evening. Guthrie reports claim Williams left about 3000 dollars owed to patrons.
Secretary Alger’s condition has improved enough to sign over 70 commissions awaiting his signature. It was decided to send him to Fortress Monroe for convalescence in the early part of next week.
The event, a benefit for the Orphans' Home, features about one hundred participants in varied costumes. Performers include the Gypsy Queen, Curry Street Ladies Military Company, Marshalls Band, Heform School Band, Sub-Continent Band, Apollo and Amphion Mandolin Clubs, and Steinberger’s and Watson’s orchestras.
The piece references witnesses in a FUHuit case, a Ministerial uids of funeral reform, and meetings of the Temperance union to select organizers on February 22. It notes Lincoln circle soldiers and pension day mail distribution, with post office duties described by Guthrie and Rodgers.
In Kansas City on February 5 a union leader estimates about 12,000 residents lack steady work, with 3,400 heads of families affected. Builders trades report 45 percent unemployment among carpenters painters masons and others. A mechanics bureau head cites 209 union workers seeking jobs, mainly bricklayers and painters. An employment bureau ad for stenographers drew 76 responses in 12 hours, implying 2,000 to 3,000 young men seek clerk positions while many won’t work for private families.
In Chicago two rival milling combines threaten farmers as they oppose a bill to tax adulterated flour and mandate removal of contaminated bread. Pratt of Decatur Cereal Mill leads one side with a broad lobbying plan while Northwestern millers rally against the measure. Joseph Leiter draws criticism from industry journals amid the contest. One Minute Cough Cure praised for swift relief in croup in homes.
Charles W. Clarke, general manager, reports Bankers Life Association of Kansas City filed its annual statement for year ending December 31, 1897. State Insurance Department confirms receipt and approval, with bond of 40,000. Clarke will meet agents at the National Hotel on Monday to arrange liberal contracts for territories.
Havana Feb 3 Major Henry We Faim of the insurgent forces surrendered to Spanish authorities at Guibara arrives here denying he received pay or that he belonged to a United States expedition. He is known to Aime and a New York contact. Insurgents in the district report good provisions and ammunition but a shortage of ether or medicines. He says he never met General Maxime but served under insurgent leader Vin din.
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