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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1900
Page
3
Readable fragments describe Sunday services at First Christian and United Presbyterian churches with mentions of morning and evening worship, Sunday schools, and guest speakers. The notes reference various congregations including First Methodist and Unitarian churches, listing times and sermon topics amid a general pattern of weekly religious observances.
Denver February reports detail Superintendent Chas Dyer of the Colorado and Southern proposing a novel rotary engine setup to push snow plows. A large geared vertical engine drives three-nyling wheels on each end, increasing pushing force and reducing wheel slip. An experimental test damaged the pilot, prompting a bemused remark about for next summer's woodcutting.
The Newark Globe reports a Newfoundland wind incident and notes a supposed railroad collision in the state. It mentions Mr Estabrooks, a relation of Mr B D Hunter of Rock Island offices, and an accidental fall from a horse in Newfoundland.
An advertisement from Dr Edward McCully of the British Medical Institute in Topeka promises cures for piles and a wide range of ailments. The letter cites past patients including John Weckel and asserts guaranteed results with contracts, offering free consultations and office hours from 9 am to 8 pm at 412 Topeka Avenue.
An Port aux Basques correspondent reports a Red Rocks train accident caused by hurricane gusts. A 9:30 gale lifted four pairs of cars 20 to 40 feet, with wind estimated near 140 mph. Few derailments due to wind are on record, and casualties are reported light.
Chicago February twenty four All hopes of ticket agents that dissensions would revive commissions have collapsed after Montreal talks. Canadian Pacific and its Sue line will join Grand Trunk in halting US commissions after March one. Presidents plan strict measures from March seven to dismiss any railroad employee who opposes the agreement.
Near Joplin, Kansas City Fort Scott Memphis finished a two mile spur to Chitwood Hollow zinc mines in less than ten hours. A freight wreck delayed the team four hours but by 2 PM the last spike was driven despite sleet and snow. Two rivals also sought the switch but Memphis route beat them.
Derailment of Rock Island freight train No 9 near Kingfisher at night killed fireman Tee Haley and injured engineer B F Crowley and brakeman A T Sproud. The wreck occurred when the switch failed to throw properly, derailing engine and tank and damaging cars. Traffic was delayed for hours as officials planned an investigation to determine responsibility.
Joe Williams, chief clerk to Lignal Inspector Hobson at the Mena office, will become private secretary to Superintendent Dolan of the middle division on March 1. He will relocate to Newton. Tom Warren succeeds him in Topeka at the general superintendent's office.
Colorado Springs Feb 4 A Mrs A A Manuel sues Santa Fe Railway for 10000 damages claiming her horse was frightened by cars at a street crossing on December 16 1893 causing her servant and child to be thrown from the vehicle The jury cleared the railroad of liability Another Dickson locomotive arrives at Topeka round house for repairs likely entering Topeka Marceline run The Cleveland Lorain Wheeling railroads plan up to 10000000 in bonds for debt retirement track relaying and equipment update plus a Kansas City terminal appointment on the Rock Island line
The advertisement urges buyers to choose proven relief over doubtful remedies and presents six letters as proof of its efficacy. It argues that one should not risk unsafe experiments and that the product can do all claimed, with verification available.
A collection of patient anecdotes credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with easing chronic womb and ovarian troubles. Women report long-term suffering from falling womb, inflammation, headaches, backache, and fatigue improving after treatment, with several noting major weight gain and restored activity.
March events include H A Berry celebrating Washington's birth with a wedding, and Mr and Mrs Berry planning a home at the Grand hotel after March 1. Rosch, a Chicaxo machinist, works in the back shop. Wea Walker loses his left arm in a Pawnee sawmill accident. Pawnee citizens raise funds for his benefit, and stern rails move over the northwest line with four to five trains daily amid heavy tonnage.
Thomas Tloyd of Atchison, injured years ago as a fireman for Atchison Topeka Santa Fe, sued for 30000 in Atchison district court. Union Pacific ballast work shifts to Junction City and aims to extend across the system. The Katy line from St Louis to Galveston features the Choctaw division as a busy run with hundreds of cars daily, highlighting towns like McAlester and Lehigh and strong Territory business.
The wife of Agent H. Dyer of Fowler left for Kansas City for medical treatment with Mr Dyer accompanying her. Agent N. B. Peek of Meade was sent to Fowler until Agent I. H. Howe can arrive, then will return to Meade. Agent F.ee Conrow Kridie returned to duty and Bower Agent at Shirkae returned home to Ramona.
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