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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1898
Page
3
Fragmented text recounts a dubious medical advertisement or pamphlet. It mentions Aaron, Mae Sei, and Dr Fierce, with alleged cures for weakness, constipation, and nerves. The passage attacks or critiques medical remedies, touting products like Golden Bsecseat Dimcor and Pictsant Pellets, in vague terms.
Dramatic events fill Crawford theater tonight with Thy Grand and The Ward Against Fn. Cast includes Charlotte Gl Than and Stella Madcon among others. Agnes Wallace Villa stars in The Ward Against Fn. Promotions tout laxative miracle pills and medical testimonials, urging purchases.
The advertisement touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as unsurpassed for fat harousing disease in providing prompt permanent aid for bronchial issues. It claims the remedy stops the cough soothes the throat and enables refreshing sleep.
Santa Fe system reports January gross earnings of 256,044 dollars, up 296,619 from last January. Operating expenses rise to 2,065,514, up 1,210, and net earnings reach 494,495, up 1,590. For seven months ending January, net earnings show a substantial increase.
A Colorado and Utah express scene ends with a man in a lone overcoat admitting he is a minister after a hurried attempt to board the moving westbound train. A bird cage is dropped, a dogged chase ensues, and onlookers silence as the traveler answers the final question with his true occupation.
Chicago dispatch reports New York Central plans a vast waiting room at Grand Central. The proposed space would be 206 feet by 60 feet with five stories, fireproof construction, and capacity for nineteen trains. A separate vestibule would connect directly to Vanderbilt Avenue.
A chaotic account lists conductors and brakemen involved in a grievance driven incident affecting service routes. Names such as John Aiadigan, Thos Huhibritne, and Conrad appear among others linked to transfers, investigations, and operational changes during a lengthy scheduling period.
Movements shift across divisions with Conductor Phitas and extra personnel, new runs for Zimmerman's team, and Hodgeson promoted to passenger service. A special train from Emberla inspects tracks for double tracking while Pueblo contractor Corrigan moves mule teams toward Silver City. The Dulay Sante Be depot opens, a Katy blacksmith shop casualty, and staff changes at multiple rails mark a busy period.
Work will begin within 30 days to extend the double track on the Santa Fe line between Emporia and Florence. Surveys are not complete for the entire retention, but by year end there will be double track of the 46 mile stretch, the concise section of double track on the Santa Fe system.
Vice President Paul Morton announced plans in Galveston for Santa Fe to expand in Texas. He said the railroad would build a depot in Houston and connect with existing facilities in Dallas as part of wider expansion. The brief remarks referenced ongoing construction and future growth opportunities in Texas.
A Boston to Old Mexico excursion train was delayed by a shopper at a Kansas City depot, with 100 passengers stranded as a bargain rack distraction delayed connections to the Santa Fe line. The crowd’s frustration grew while staff repaired water tanks, and officers and engineers moved on with trips west.
A lively party hosted by Foreman George N. Elliott features music by Bailey's orchestra and a late refreshments run from 10 to 1. Separate items note Santa Fe car renovations, a new eight foot coal chute planned for Atchison, and innovative braking tests on the Detroit to Mount Clemence railway.
A memorial from Moass meeting supporters urges the House Committee on Coinage Wrights and Munitwares to establish a U S assay office at Juneau Alaska rather than Seattle or Portland The document cites expected output from Juneau quartz mines and a growing bullion flow from the region plus transport links to Dawson City and a projected nine to twenty day round trip in certain seasons
Secretary Ed Little names John J. Ingalls as the greatest parliamentary orator, comparing Kansas and English speakers. He touts Rosebery and Balfour, praises Kansas figures Dave Overmyer Atwood Barton Lease Leedy, and recalls Leedy's Abliene convention speech amid a hot hall full of applause.
Senator Ryan of Crawford county says penitentiary coal on the market under the current administration will not harm Governor Leedy's mining district interests. He notes growing Populist strength in Crawford county after last fall's off year results and mentions bids on penitentiary coal. He adds Attorney General Boyle's progress could offset any opposition to the administration and opposes an extra session as unnecessary.
Governor Leedy mailed second copies of the pro railroad bill to forty senators and representatives who had not yet responded. The envelopes bore Republican names including Shawnee county’s three representatives, with Senators Heasin of county and Lamb of Woodson county among the leaders in the list. A bronze filling will soon be placed around the rotunda dome on the third story.
Dr. T A Slocum of New York advertises a new system of medicine claimed to cure consumption and bronchial, throat, and chest ailments. The offer includes free bottles and instructions sent to readers of the Topeka State Journal, with no charge for medical advice.
The state house floor and rotunda access will be updated after dome interior work. Marble paving and railings are projected at just over $2,000 with requisition issued. In other news, Thad Robbins, linked to Tecumseh and Watson post office burglaries, is at large near Oklahoma City. Sheriff Cook seeks his return. A second governor’s requisition was issued for Walter Baur of Nemaha county for money obtained under false pretenses in Seneca.
Sunday notices list extensive church activities across Topeka including Christian Spiritualists at 42 Kansas Avenue with Rev W Searing lecture and clairvoyant readings, multiple sermons at Westminster Presbyterian and First Baptist, Epworth League services at ML, Unity church preaching by Rev Avram Wyman, and various choir and music performances. Also noted are Sunday school times, healing services, and quarterly meetings at Wesleyan and other congregations.
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