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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1898

Page

3

Surgical cure for piles touted as medical breakthrough

A pyramid pile cure claims to fully cure all forms of piles including itching bleeding and protruding. Doctors warned previously that surgery was the only reliable option but proponents insist the Pyramid Pile Cure offers a non surgical alternative. Advertised by Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich and Albion Mich with testimonials from patients in Indiana and Michigan.

Mississippi Street Indianapo D. Reed Lyons Mich Elghteen Cormerty Albion Mich

Emma Goldman Speech Reported at Strike Meeting

Fragmented dispatch describes Emma Goldman addressing striking trouser makers, with notes on audience reception and partial quotes. The item shifts to a Havana arrival mentioning Clara Barton aboard the Ward line steamer Oivette, then promotes several patent medicines and remedies with dealer notices and testimonials.

Clara Barton Cubs Havana Seimer Oivette Davis Clara Barton The Red Cross Society of the United States

Railroad Watches Show Near Perfect Accuracy On Santa Fe Line

A Santa Fe inspection reports 70 pages detailing watch performance of employees in service. Watches pass criteria with limits near six seconds fast or slow in 24 hours across three positions. Central time is monitored from a master clock with automatic signals to division points, listing top performers and their ratings in three positions.

H & Montgomery Santa Fex Santa Fe Mumtly Boston Severdin Central Western Union Telegraph Company St Louby Washington, DC Val Oheervatory Urbs Road Corrals Vechleaoy G. C. Calkins Outense F. W. Childs Mn Gna T. Gorman Retth W. 8. Trudeau Thiliwothe G. ¥. Cooley F Hilleathe C. Hershey Marceline HL Dudley Kansas City C. G. Sullivan Logos City FE. E. Ives Argentine J. BH. Dehoneys

Sarita Fe road depot plans for bruer corn storage

Marcie at the depot at McPherson arranges warehousing for bruer corn to accommodate dealers. A $500 capable warehouse site will be built near Bron cen, with work starting soon under supervisor Frank Rose.

Sarita Fe Welre Oes Marcie McPherson Bruer Corn Polds Couuetor Frank Rose

Santa Fe rail line boosts earnings and plans expansion

The Santa Fe Prescott Phoenix railway reports earnings rise of 3 080 000 in 1857 and anticipates a larger increase in 1882. The company considers sheep shearing dens and dipping vats at Peoria Arizona for sheep men. The Southern Pacific faces engine shortages due to Santa Fe traffic while a tunnel is repaired.

Wichita Win Santa Fe Prescott Phoenic Santa Fe Tine A. A. Tiobinson Qoentral Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Peoria Arizona Southern Pacific Atwist Charles Harding de Graff Medicine Lodge Harding John Gretion Mulvane Mr. Harding Gus Well Smissurl Partie el Dorado Cascade Tunnel Washington Great Northern Railway

Newton Gun Club Shoot Prize Watch Highlighted

The Newton Gun Club hosts a February shoot with a Santa Fe Prize valued at $80, a watch hung for Newton railroad men. Speculation swirls around Geo Dugan's 3460 special Greener, with talk of surprise shots and a lively finish as competitors jockey for the prize.

Newton Santa Fe Santa Arta Geo. Dugan Dugan Wok Jolly

Dad Rust's Record Run Between Kansas City and Topeka

Engineer Dad Rust sets notable speeds on runs from Kansas City to Topeka and neighboring towns. He improves schedule times on No. 5 California Limited, with a 1 hour 1 minute transit and seven minutes faster than prior, aided by a six-car train and a crew including Frank Payden.

Kansas City Topeka Dad" Rust Kansas Holliday Vrolligas Budera de Soto Eudora Rust Hust California Faust Lmited Ds Yewras Frank Payden

Muddy Run Reports Steady Rail Trip to Topeka

General Manager J J Frey and a team of superintendents monitored a special trip from St Valvale to St Joe and Topeka. The return run reached Topeka at 4 pm, engine No 5 led by Engineer Ghent maintained a steady 49 to 42 mph, with mud on the roads noted.

J. J. Frey A. Mudge Johm Midyer George A. Hance Pelvale St. Joe St. Joe and Atehbton Union Pft Eroven Ueapeelal Topeka Ghent Atehbioe Rushville

Round House Work And Personnel Movements In Newton

In Newton reports detail routine shop activity, new installations, and personnel changes. Twelve tubular square lamps will be placed in the round house and Trai 33 arrived in four sections. Frank Avery, stationary engineer, sustains a finger injury while a locomotive is in motion. Changes include engine crews on various Nos and layoffs affecting Wiselogal and Blatchley. A carload of back shop material was unloaded. Notable moves include Dad Wooden taking a library post in Purcell and Mrs. Chiles Lytle traveling to St. Louis for her father’s illness, with further family notices and travel plans. Continuous lists mention other staff movements and local incidents.

Feuit California Frank Avery Mear Toding Fagman Bas Bees Schirrmasher Tenene Purcell Woodson Nickerson Newton Chiles Lytle Lytle St. Louis Mra L. A. Plisford T.A. Playford Florence Burlingame Paxton Oaster Fu Madlewmn Geo. E Caldwell Piqua

Topeka Visit and Rail Yard Fog Near Miss

In Emporia and surrounding towns officials and railroad workers, including Master Mechanic C. T. Paxton and Trainmaster D. Bailey, discuss care of the Brave on the A T and S F RR as inspections proceed. A southbound Arkansas City train encountered a light fog near Guthrie, with conductors dealing with tramps and an absurd scene involving a mistaken “bull” in a rail yard.

Elmer Pierce Osawatomie Mewis O Ie Keheralim Offite C. T. Paxton Chicago Santa Fe Emporia Brave A. T 5. F. RR Siptrice H. A. Tice Topeka D. Bailey Inspec D Dintrioi Arkansas City Maracatera Kelly Arkaness City Guthrie Kansas Diaiust Kel

Railroad Brotherhood Leaders Face Charges Over Finances

Indianapolis Feb. 10 Members of at least three railroad labor brotherhoods rebel against grand lodge expenses and dictatorial officers. Locomotive Firemen plan a Toronto September meeting with US delegates prepared to present charges and evidence. Grand officers allegedly travel for mileage, hotel and rail passes, with audits demanded and receipts required.

Indianapolis Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Toronto United States Hanrahan Arnold Grand Master Sargent Brotherhood of Firemen

Rock Island to run fast train to Colorado Springs

Chicago Feb 10 The Rock Island plans a fast Denver bound train from Chicago to Colorado Springs sparking a rate clash with Santa Fe The two roads may clash on Pueblo timing while executive officers plan a meeting to restore harmony Northwestern and Burlington ties are cited as pivotal and Denver traffic stakes rise with 25 paying passengers daily under pressure from fuel costs.

Chicago Denver Rock Island Colorade Springs Santa Fe Pueblo Colorado Springs Li Heme Burtington Nourth Wertery

Wellington Dispatches and Cattle Trade News

From Wellington. Joe Bush serves as Gay hostler and workmen near the freight depot break ground for the new use. Robert Dowell and cattleman G. G. Gillett, noted travelers through the city, are mentioned as old friends. Additional train dispatchers to be added soon. Pug, former Santa Fe agent, heads to Woodward for the cattlemen’s convention. Br. pauniers, once of this city, imprisoned, seeks release through infield actions.

Joe Bush Robert Dowell G. G. Gillett Robert Mr. Gillett Pug Santa Fe Whipine Woodward Rakeman Pauniers Abe Ras Po

Rock Island Ballast Crew Moves Gumbo Near Weilin

A Rock Island party arrived from Davenport to remove burnt gumbo near Weilin and spread ballast along the track. Codes indicate up to 23 loads to be moved, with capacity for 150 cars daily and 3 000 to 4 000 car loads to be handled by a 25 to 28 man team and extra crew.

Weilin Wellington Davenport Saas

Lawmaker Barker in Kansas City Resigns Discussed

State politics report details Lawrence Republicans pushing Geo J Barker to resign from the legislature after moving to Kansas City to practice law. The Lawrence board of education also declared Mrs Barker’s seat vacant amid questions about her intentions. Barker declines to resign, sparking talk of a potential special session and a successor election to avoid district representation gap.

Lawrence Geo. J. Barker Board of Education

Jumper Urges Special Session If Railroad Bill Passes

Senator H G Jumper of the state board of charities says a special session may be warranted if the governor is assured the railroad bill will pass. He believes a one week session could enact the measure at a cost around 10,000 and notes lawmakers will be home for farm work, urging the governor to secure assurances for passage from the legislature.

H. G. Jumper State Board of Charities Jumper Journal Keana Tyression Esyium Taylor Fiddle Tate F. H. Foster Topeka R. M. Wasson West Fifth Street Rodgers New York Ariabad A. F. McCurdy C. Sutton C.D. Newby North Kansas Avenue Sandy Short Bedwells Asylum KR. M. Curtin Irfa Court House Surmer Scott Kelney Board of County Commissioners TH. Haxkell Frank Jarrell Archibald Ferry George Hughes College Avenue Fourtegath Walnut Street W.yon Dahleh W. S. Kale Taylor Street New Court House Cie C. K. Swayze Kaneus National Guard Tve Thorpeenya Dee Nels McConnel Hie Topeka Masons Wichita Grand Chapter BR. A.M Grand Lodge J.P. Lucas Fred Stonestreet Chas. C. Price Geo. W. Jackson Chief Steele Thorpe State Board of Health State House Elton Taylor Cushing Hospital Leavenworth Cora Lucille Frances Arthur Masney J. W. Green Ehilimon Hitman Wil- Name Julia Brown Tim Jackson Street Jus Sant Lawrence Andrew Agnes Gray

Lyon County Opposes Special Session Says Biddle

Former state treasurer Biddle now Emporia resident voices strong opposition to a legislative extra session. He argues it wastes public money and endangers the Populist cause, claiming Lyon county people broadly oppose any call for such a session and only two Emporia Populists support it.

Lyon County Biddle W. B. Blade Stele Lewelling Emporia

Leedy Bill May Be Improved Says Judge Martin

Judge David Martin, who supported Governor Leedy's measure in error, says he had not read the full bill before its enactment and cautions that revisions could improve the proposal. He stresses thorough familiarity with all features and suggests possible changes after reviewing the synopsis and act.

David Martin Leedy Jude Martin Alan

Opposed Call for Extra Session by Elections Leader Yount

Commissioner of Elections Yount opposes an extra legislative session. He warns it would be bad policy for Governor Leedy to call such a session, arguing it would be wrong and deplorable regardless of timing.

Commissioner of Elections Yount Commissioner of Elections L Leedy

Representative Brown Opposes Railroad Session in Kansas

Arkansas City Republican Charles L. Brown, visiting Topeka, declares opposition to a special legislative session on railroad legislation. He also is named local attorney for the Santa Fe in Cowley County, having voted in the legislature to pass a railroad bill over the governor’s veto.

Charles L. Brown Arkansas City Topeka Santa Fe Cowley Rogaty Brown

Topeka Notes on Local People and Events

A jumble of Topeka notices runs through a city page: charity roots, a boastful horse, plans for street and car track work, a Carlyle paper read, and the county treasurer’s rubber stamp. Local residents birth, illness, travel, and legal matters fill the column with brief, fragmentary items from the week.

Tim Murphy Startled on Coates Stage in Costume Clash

In Coates City, Tim Murphy broke into an improvisational moment during Old Innocence at the Cosum. A young bridesmith burst on stage causing startled reactions from Murphy and the audience. The scene disrupted the act with banter about Arkansas and the performance despite the interruption.

Bat Head Coates Kannan City Tim Murrhy Mr. Murphy Arkansaw Murphy Kansas

Demand Peace in Cuba Memorial Seeks U S Action

A New York delegation presents a petition from many businessmen urging the United States to take decisive measures to establish peace in Cuba. The memorial argues the war harms commerce especially sugar and tobacco, and stresses the need to protect American industries and restore trade.

Washington A& Memorial New York Cubs Mumorial Cuba

Debs' New Party Emerges In Denver Movement

Denver reports a newly formed political party named Booust Democracy led by Debs and James Hagan. The group plans headquarters at Chick ED, aims to unite reformers under pure socialism, and targets strong 1900 and 144 vote momentum with Bellamy aiding the campaign.

Denver Colo Booust Democracy Debs James Hagan Passover Bellamy Social Democracy Brie Teller George Wee Chicago

Debs Meets Colorado Social Democracy In Denver

Eugene V Debs attended a conference at the New Markham hotel with Colorado branch No 1 Social Democracy to discuss plans for colonizing a state social latte enterprise and expanding organization nationwide Two mining sites in the state were offered as potential cooperative or mixed cooperative and competitive ventures The group expects east arrive within two weeks and Debs to return next summer with others including Hubert N Casson and Myron We

Denver Eugene V. Debs New Markham Colorado Brane No. 1 Social Democracy Angonisation Colorado Hey Hubert N. Casson Lynn Labor Etviirells Mass Rey. Myron

Quickly Cured Dr Davis Andtheadache Payer Tale

A garbled ad style claim touts a remedy called Dewhts Which Maza Salve with promises of instant relief for headache and various ailments. The text imitates old time patent medicine language but remains unclear and unverified.

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Emma Goldman Emam Hhldenn I. Hellinger Swift & Cua Dougsists Kan Ave Zeke Kaneus Avenue Reum Wiley LE Croup G. W. Stansfield Stelp F. Ayer Ayers Railroad News Santa Fe Watch Montgomery W. G. Cunningham, H. G. Rust and Charles Sharp J. Thomas Silvation Eugene Drew Neeaas Mane Yard Young Bretaver G. Bust Topeks Archivon Thomas Fortune Leavenworth Espeer A. Tall Joseph Emiincent q.Niskerson Petur ‘Ellen Emporta Eteineer A. Dean O. Smith Time City St. Hakestraw B. Gd Wimine Panblo Prask Moore Rage City Eingebeer F. A. Dalton Theo, Johnson la Tun Joan Hoxayr Sereimetr F. Ewing C. D. Boucher Ee Mirclat John N. Lyons Tan Vegas A. B. Moore Veees C. G. Mamanorait Dad Rust Grant Holly Rock Island Flyer State Politics George J. Barker Tim Murphy NEW Party Socialista of Social Democracy Colony
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