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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1900
Page
3
Eminent gentlemen offer entirely free medical consultation and surgery at the Aviw City Institute. From January 4, doctors provide rapid examination, diagnosis, and treatment for various ailments, including female weakness and deafness, to any poor patient who calls for aid before the January deadline.
State officers clash with janitors over access and furniture in the building stairwell near the east entrance. Officials claim janitors control the premises while janitors accuse neglect and improper authority, demanding proper custodial duties and safer work conditions.
A fragmentary ad style note claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy helps runners endure a painful, itching sore condition. It mentions personal testimony from W. Lenhart of Bowl and references city districts, but the full context is obscured. The fragmentary text lacks clear dates or locations.
Vice President Barr aims to set a record in the operating department as the Santa Fe plans limited track work and selective replacements. Interest on readjustment bonds begins in June while overall expenditures are expected to be restrained. The annual statement should show lower operating costs than the past three years amid modest expansion in Oklahoma and the Indian Territory with few new station projects.
A fragment outlines a plan to establish a national institution for aged and disabled railway workers funded by monthly ten cent contributions from railroad employees west of the Mississippi. The proposal envisions a general hospital, housing, and relief services, with facilities for coal, water, heat, and supplies, plus an annual funding model and investment surplus to support enduring care.
Reports from Santa Fe shops note the Scotch marine tubular locomotive nearing completion with a trial run planned for Friday. The project has seen parts painted and assembly adjustments, with safety concerns over a top heavy design and the new double boiler system drawing expert attention.
Chicago January 4 A council committee and railroad officers reach agreement to elevate tracks of Hook Island and Lake Shore between Fifteenth and Van Buren. Elevation clearance enables northward work, with Taylor Street closure. New brick ten story building planned at the site and a rebuilt street level waiting area.
A telegraph from Prosktedt Rip ny reports Santa Fe and other railways defend their right to route citrus shipments along Pacific coast lines. Shippers protest private car arrangements and rebates, fearing disrupted returns, while railways insist routes follow established practice and avoid artificial rebates.
Rock Island management will substitute Pintsch R44 for oil lamps in mail cars. The new gas lights provide bright white illumination without glare, improving visibility for clerks. Installation will begin as soon as cars can be brought into the shop.
A series of personnel moves and operational updates at PROM HERINGTON include J. H. Burnett reporting back from vacation, O. A. Pier absent, Prindy and Saturn bur summoned, W. T. Bowman piloting engine 82 from Caldwell, Lusk called home due to sickness, and Robertson overseeing Chickashi. The New Year saw all local freight halted temporarily, engines receiving Cook hor box coolers, two new engines on trains Nos 3 and 4 to handle rising passenger traffic, a derailment near Arkalon that damaged cars and halted service, J. Henry Let promoted to lead the high ball, and J Wy Vancote spending the holidays in the east.
Santa Fe locals discuss Senate issues and personnel changes including Pinman Benson returning from Ft. Madison, Jones accounting for switches and layoffs tied to airliner traffic, and new appointments affecting the St Louis division. Collins resigns as general manager of the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul railway, with a six month Europe tour planned.
A historical tone discusses Wapel-Son as a gourmand with a fondness for fried onions, noting his stomach cancer as linked to indulgence. It extols onions’ value but warns against indigestion, praising Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe digestion aid after meals and criticizing harsh laxatives.
A strange device described as a loud whistle 2 inches long and 16 inches in diameter is said to awaken every citizen of Cleburne when activated. Koreman Lawder dubs it the daddy whistle of Eburae, alarming locals with its earth tremor and penetrating blow.
Rock Island announces changes effective to appoints TP Bronted as commercial with bead charlers at Beaver and Stram commercial agent at Pueblo Col succeeding Bronted. Julien becomes commercial grade Springs succeeding Strum.
Bristel reports the British steamer Borghese of Glasgow founder off Cape Pintster during a hurricane. Nine survivors arrived at Bristel St Paul. Other items note rising meat prices due to livestock scarcity, obituaries in London, a Liberal party figure Schnadhorst’s death, a sheriff's posse fight with cattle thieves in Socorro County, repairs on the Martford ship, wage strikes by miners in Koflach, and naval budget plans for Austria-Hungary.
Washington reports allege General Wheeler believes a conspiracy among officers blocks his active Philippine campaign role. He accuses superiors of bias, drafts letters to Congress and the President, and pressures Otis for a new assignment while seeking a seat in Congress.
Sioux City Tribune reports Beach and Bowers Minstrels show marked improvement since last visit with a large audience at the Grand. New specialties and strong modern acts praised. sample of minstrelsy well received. Hoyt’s A Tun ch of Keys to play Crawford Theater Saturday matinee and night with prices 19 and 9 cents, 15 to 7c for other seats. Edwin Mayo stages Mark Twain’s Puddinhead Wilton at Grand on Monday night, with a tale of mistaken identity, murder clues, and social satire as white and black child mix.
Robert Hreck Brigham, 73, proprietor of the Brigham hotel and restaurant on Washington street, died. He had run the establishment for 40 years and made it famous for his parfum. His Boston holdings were estimated between $3,000 and $39,000,01.
A reader testifies of relief from a severe sciatic rheumatism attack after using Myutic. Cury for Rheu matter, noting doctors failed yet the remedy worked. Sold by Swift & Holliday, Druggists, 625 Kansas avenue, Richmond, Va.
A survey of introduced senate bills covers topics from territorial contiguity and Mexican war era returns to navigation laws extending to Hawaii and Porto Rico. Proposals include tariffs on paper for newspapers, stamp tax repeal, government deposit interest, and a new revenue commissioner structure. Various members urge pensions, indemnities, and a broad constitutional income tax amendment.
A large scale test will inoculate 100 pure bred Hereford and Short Horn calves from northern herds with fever licks to induce a mild form and then immunize them. The Kansas City shipment to Roeville Texas is part of a two year preparation by the Texas state board of agriculture on a ten thousand acre ranch fully frost free. Br. T J Southam leads the effort with 100 calves valued at about $30,000 from Missouri Kansas Nebraska Iowa Minnesota and Indiana breeders.
Cleveland report says Senator Hanna will not seek the permanent chairmanship of the Republican national convention and will defer to others. Senator elect Hanna and Ruth Hanna left for Washington to reoccupy Hobart residence as qualification debates arise over delegates at large.
The British envoy reports that Russia pledged no intervention or disruption in South African affairs and hinted France would avoid stirring trouble against England. The exchange suggests reassurance amid tensions, with comments veering from cautious diplomacy to cautious optimism about cross‑channel policy.
An offer printed in the Topeka Daily State Journal advertises Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root with a free sample bottle by mail. The notice touts relief for kidney and bladder symptoms and includes a pamphlet with testimonials, urging readers to request the sample and mention the newspaper.
Berlin reports a tense exchange with London over the German naval issue. The German Foreign Office notes Britain has not answered Germany’s note on the seizure of a German cruiser and signals readiness to adjust relations while pursuing a naval build up. Public sentiment favors strengthening naval power despite Reichstag opposition.
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