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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1898
Page
3
A testimonial ad urges pneumonia prevention and cure with Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. JOHN HENRY of St. Joseph La and another claimant recount near death from cold and collapse, cured after using the remedy as directed, claiming consistent success in pneumonia cases.
Canada and United States dispute troop involvement in Yukon relief mission. Interior Minister Har Diltford Sito states negotiations ongoing and US troops will not accompany the expedition through Canadian territory. The query before the House of Commons centers on whether American soldiers may cross the border to support the relief effort.
Cabinet action directs the War Department to move regimental headquarters bands and two infantry companies to Dyea Alaska and two to Skagway Alaska. Preparations include temporary quarters and at least through the camping period with further instructions to follow.
New York social favorite Mrs Oelrichs narrowly escaped eye damage as a stray tack penetrated her retlia and pendnciur, threatening her eyesight. The incident occurred during a public function attended by Mrs Oelrichs, with waits and staff ensuring her safety as she recovered from the scare. The article notes she underwent medical attention and was attended by local professionals.
The Chicago Record reports the Santa Fe system is spending about a million dollars on permanent way upgrades. By year end 1895 conditions will exceed previous highs with 230 miles laid and 690 buildings painted. New steel rails and bridges replace wood and stone, water systems expanded, and hundreds of thousands of ties and ballast laid to lift tonnage and cut operating costs. Reservoirs rise in Arizona to safeguard boilers, and large depots gain new facilities as track and embankments are reinforced statewide.
Several brakemen on the Rock Island railroad were laid off due to freights slowing. Goodland sight man Ki Kern moved to Claremont, Charles Weld succeeded him. Three more caboose crews removed from Goodland. Train crews, including Young Stephens and Waters, paused their routes amid reduced freight business. McClusky stationed at Goodland. Santa Fe train No 4 run to Junta with water stops at Syregcure, feats unseen before. Six new patients reported at La Junta railroad with Engineer Win Headly reassigned to eastern division, engine 8 in charge of Dagensen service.
Defects in the axle lighting system of three Santa Fe cars cause belts to slip and break, with water splash and cold weather worsening the issue. Belts, six feet long, join at 80 degrees and cannot be lapped. National Car Lighting Co. plans fixes to prevent winter failures.
Aldace F. Walker chairman of the Atchison board presents a statement detailing a bankers arrangement to convert 6 percent guaranteed fund notes to 4 percent general mortgage notes. Net system revenue for six months ending December 31 shows 195,3880 after expenses with growth over 1908. The report covers fixed interest charges and personnel moves within the Santa Fe system, including conductor changes, promotions, and crew notes, with various yard and station assignments across Ark City, Wichita, and Newton.
Klondike fever spreads among Santa Fe shopmen in Topeka as Ed Chance and Frank Sawyer depart for El Dorado. The burst of activity hints another party may follow with a crew to supply the Myeruh ibs. Some workers, especially those...
Workers seek to hunt for tunes for themselves and fellow laborers in the gold field of the north while others prefer to stay with families and join a Melondeike exploring party. Those interested include J S Stevenson, Lewis Collins, Peter McKinty, Jos Nichols, Samuel Bergermier, Charles Brown, Charles Satcey, Charles Join son and F J Weeks. A meeting will be called for shopmen to discuss forming the company and assist in the venture.
Lincoln county records show two mortgage deeds recorded by the El Paso Northwestern railway to the New York Trust Company. One covers coal lands at Salado for 1,590,000 dollars and the other covers the railway for 2,509,000 dollars. With 5,000,000 at the company's disposal the El Paso road will be pushed through via White Oak to a connection with Rock Island near Textine in the Panhandle.
Judge Seaman rules that Maury Dixon can recover $2000 from the Order of Halfway Conductors after the organization dissolved in 1888 and became a simple association. The suit, filed in 1889 and moved from state courts to federal court, centers on the remarriage and certificate tied to the deceased member.
Coffeyville February 8 The Santa Fe delivered four deed to the Commercial club for its abandoned right of way from the old stocks to a site south to the territory line. The club will seek to have this route named a country road and kept in constant repair. It is the best road from the city south to the Territory, graded, well–drained, and passable in wet weather.
Guthrie Oklahoma February report states Hetty Green of New York will build a railroad through Oklahoma. The proposed line would connect Medford Texas on the Rock Island with the Texas Midland and Hutchinson Oklahoma, linking Gulf access via Galveston. Also noted is Sunflower Lodge No. 27 Ball at Wright's rink on Thursday night March 17 with Blume's Wichita orchestra.
Chicago officials tighten West Park bicycle races rules to require more clothing. Commissioner Wilson pushes approval of a regulation for decency, offering a prize of 101 to winners who finish clothed, aiming to extend modest attire in the races.
John P. St. John praises Kansas backing for a monument over Governor Martin's grave. He urges universal contributions to erect a fitting stone to mark the resting place, hoping for a Memorial Day dedication amid political differences forgotten. Atchison papers silent, prompting questions about local sentiment and statewide backing.
Washington officials ordered Captain Sampson to dispatch torpedo boat Cushing from the North Atlantic squadron off Key West to Havana with supplies for the Maine. The vessel will depart within a day or two and return once deliveries are completed.
Metropolitan Life Insurance signs stipulations to dismiss a $60,000 damage suit in U S circuit court against Insurance Commissioner Webb McNall and his bondsmen. Stipulations also dismiss the injunctive suit to restrain his actions and release the company from bond liability. Judge Williams will approve terms, ending the Kansas dispute once papers are signed. The company then asks for license renewal as a compromise victory for McNall after earlier suspension for a claim dispute.
Kansas seeks a statewide exhibit for the Iran and International Exposition in Omaha. Governor Leedy presses for coordinated Kansas display while neighboring states Missouri Louisiana Arkansas the Dakotas and others advance with planned exhibits. Omaha hosts the event and urges state cooperation to present Kansas alongside Nebraska and Missouri efforts.
Superintendent William Stryker denounces corporation lawyers in the legislature claiming they betray the people by serving bondholders and corporate interests. He cites John Hessin and J. K. Cubbleon as examples and urges a special session to curb their influence.
Superintendent William Stryker vows to block governor efforts in a special session by drafting an amendment to the textbook law. He seeks to expand controls on school room charts maps globes and accessories and cap profits at 50 percent of current prices. He cites a chart supplier noting a fake markup and calls it robbery. Profits in Kansas wine are also noted in a separate report.
Bank Commissioner Breidenthal names H B Smith former Pottawatomie county treasurer as deputy to oversee West Moreland State Bank whose authority to do business was revoked. Smith will manage the bank for several days to determine if it can resume, or if all debts are liquidated and the bank closes.
A special dispatch from Newkirk Oklahoma reports lead and zinc in rich paying quantities discovered in the Kaw reservation which borders Kay County to the east. A Joplin prospector deems the find superior to any located in Missouri or southeast Kansas.
The Kansas Democrats plan a February banquet at Metropolitan Hall due to hotel space limits. Frank Thomas Eugene Wolfe and C K Molndey Jr lead arrangements with L Blackman providing decor and Mrs. M J Wiley catering six courses. Expected to set a state party attendance record with a mandolin club and male quartet performing and J Mack Love overseeing invitations.
The 3.K.T. railroad refuses to modify freight charges in Empire Emporia route disputes. The complaint alleges excessive Kansas City area rates and favored shifts, with Mineral to Emporia priced at $1.50 per ton for 18 miles. The carrier notes uneven revenue per ton mile and denies any rate adjustments for Tapeh Manhattan, Anthony, Ellsworth, and other Kansas points.
The Lawrence Holds company ett arie presented The Smuggler at Crawford Ane ter last night. Scenic work was flat class and the ship scene offered a realistic stage mechanism. Performers were well taken and the comedy relieved the melodrama keeping the audience engaged.
In Glenville and nearby Glenmore county a group led by Doe Enpier Wirt Chenoweth and John Burton joined others on a whisky run. A stolen wagon shipped from Wheelie sparked a spree. The party drank liquor and patent medicine, fell ill from tainted alcohol. Chenoweth died in agony Snyder survived. Burton and Chenoweth aged 19 and 21, others also ill with sickness reported.
February 9 report from St Peterabure notes Russia abandons candidate Prince George of Greer for Crete governorship. It denies responsibility for consequences, warns against Turkish troop increases, and opposes coercion of Crete by any party.
Washington February 1 Mr M Gella representative of the Paris Journal in America for the Durie exposition arrived in Washington and had an interview with President McKinley today.
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