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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1898
Page
3
A well known warning against carelessness with the common cold and the risk of lung trouble. The article promotes Ayers Cherry Pectoral as the prompt, reliable cure for colds and coughs, citing Dr. Harxes of Saranac, NY who has used it since 1853 and values its efficacy.
Governor Pingree sought to buy an option on a mine near the Grinoes river, paying to influence control of the venture. The move faced opposition from stockholders and the president of the company, with talks of payments and writs filed as Venezuela negotiations continued.
A New Haven theater faces a forced weeklong shutdown as the manager reports a failed bid for fresh attractions. Industry figures in New England discuss possible moves to keep venues open and maintain audience access during the period.
A San Francisco coastal report notes total Ostch of Pacific salmon lower than usual with Ban Francheev and Jai leading the review. The Columbia and Willamette rivers show larger runs, while many outside streams and Oregon basins lag. Chinook runs also disappointingly below expectations.
Petitions circulate to make the Woods of a cragsy ravine with historic cave features a state park in Connecticut. Visitors from across the country seek access to the entrance and interior cavern where the wolf terrorized colonial settlers last century, marking the site as a potential heritage landmark.
President Ripley quotes a Kansas Commoner article detailing an offer to lease a Santa Fe train to Mr. Davis or another responsible party. The rental is $1 per mile with fares retained by the lessee, aiming to demonstrate profitability at reduced passenger rates.
Mrs Grovet M Pullman widow of the late sleeping car magnate leaves Kansas City Sunday aboard her private car on the Pacific coast run to Santa Fe. She travels with Mrs John A Logan, Miss Nina Gillette, and Maggie Enders, planning San Francisco and Mexico visits before a possible extended stay. The trip aims to aid Mrs Pullman after her husband’s sudden death, with hopes of rest and health recovery.
A Denver dispute erupts over a trainload of potatoes shipped from Denver to Kansas City. Officials trade blame as the Trion Pacific and Rock Island lines clash over freight rights and route, with plans to seek court action to recover the 23-car cargo and challenge assumed possession.
The Pennsylvania railroad announces a shift from decorative, frilled designs to plain structure for all future postal cars. Historically the firm produced handsome models including a car with an ornate United States coat of arms, but moving forward emphasis will be on simplicity and utility.
The article notes that the practice of painting varied arms on Teelea cars will end, with each car previously receiving a different coat of arms costing about $20. Future cars will simply display that they were built for the government, reflecting pride in the postal fleet.
Grievance chair R C Scott of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen calls joint meeting with the Order of Railway Conductors in Santa Fe Tuesday afternoon. First joint sessions aim to foster mutual action and strengthen bargaining, with focus on seniority, time runs, and assignment practices.
New York elderly rail worker Elias Tarte, longtime baggagemaster at New Rochelle and now a gateman at Martow, received a $100 New Year's present from Adrian Feelin, the banker. The gift honors Mrs Iselin, who before her death wished the porter to be rewarded for courtesy to her as she crossed the tracks, a habit he kept while in New Rochelle.
Government inspectors ruled that all postal cars must spell out United States in full on their sides, replacing the prior abbreviation. Cars were accepted after the change. Also report notes on large Dickinson engines nicknamed Klondike causing noise and a Hutchinson accident. Florence may get a new Santa Fe depot and hotel site on Andy Price corner.
Special care Nos. 214 215 and 217 arrived on 208 Sunday night, coach 1201 to be fitted with electric lights, private car No. 9 to arrive Monday, and car No. 5 on No. 5. Foreman Tom Adu repaired a bicycle ride mishap near a station, Brjuenan Cary Johteyn visits Topeka, Rev SE Husser of Proporia visits railroad friends, conductors seek runs on 6h and 6 with Sunday layover, SL Johnson returns after sickness. Florence Pipe & Tank Zine car out for service, Peter Hagan and Wilmont back at work, large map of Klondike gold fields displayed, Dining car 1555 in paint shop, Barguce express car 27 being rebuilt, Wayner 18% in Arsen- One rear end collision in repairs, Stone of paint shop back after illness. Worm treatment ad promotes White's Cream Vermifuge. Gen. W. Stansfield and Miller's Pharmacy noted.
Changes took effect today as Shawnee County deputies and officials assumed duties with their chiefs. New sheriff Porter S. Cook and county clerk John M. Wright lead a slate that includes register of deeds Frank L. Stevens and county surveyor John Rogers. Incumbents T. P. Rodgers and J. M. Westerneid begin second terms as county commissioner and coroner. HM. Phillips will assume county treasurer duties in October after tax settlements.
Carl Lawson rises to Jailer after Frank Leach and Frank Teach. W F McKnight is replaced as Janitor, BW Parker becomes guard on the stone pile replacing A Kuykendall. Frank L Stevens names Miss Nanon Herron as assistant. Maude Mulhall may join the clerk’s office. Sheriff Porter Cook, a Pennsylvanian by birth, moves toward Topeka governance with a strong deputy persona. Rievens from Michigan continues at Santa Fe shops. Topeka council member from the Second ward earns a solid record.
Readings show John M. W county clerk candidate with 4 669 votes, edging rivals. The colored man was long a deputy county clerk for five years and taught in Topeka schools before moving to Lawrence in 1872. John M. Rogers, county surveyor, born in Illinois, formerly Santa Fe division engineer and assistant city engineer under Lewis Kingman.
The Crawford theater hosts Daniel Frotmant and the New York Lyceum company with Prisoner of Zenda led by Howard Gould. Katie Emmett visits Thursday with The Wall of New York melodrama. Prices 75, 50, 25 cents. Nansen may visit January 7 under Redpath Lyceum Bureau management.
Washington reports a row in the comptroller of the currency office as Senior Baker and Representative Curtis protest the nomination of John B. Cunningham of Lincoln Nebraska as Kansas bank examiner. Dawes admits Cunningham may stay temporarily to six to eight months, then a Kansas appointee will be named.
In Lincoln Neb Jan 10 W J Bryan's large Mexican sombrero with a ten inch brim and a silver trimmed crown is the city talk. Bryan Jr praises a similar hat while others marvel at the oversized headpiece and trunk of curiosities the Bryan family brought home from Mexico.
Local bicycle enthusiasts in Topeka discuss resurrecting a Moyele track south of Garfield park with electric light races. Backers propose selling 2000 buttons at 24 cents to fund improvements, while highlighting the public's appetite for night events and broader attendance. A meeting at Marshall’s band room will review the plan.
Kansas City January 1. Kansas and Missouri insurance superintendents B J Orear and Webb McNall held a two hour conference at the Coates hotel to discuss Lloyds of New York agents placing policies on the Auditorium hotel theater. Orear hinted at pursuing any unlicensed agents in Missouri and Kansas. Both officials denied any substantive agreement or disclosure of sensitive details.
George Fred Williams of Boston spoke at the Jackson el at Wier's hall in Denver. Gov. Alva Adams opened the meeting as Williams lauded the party platform of 1896 and warned Democrats against new issues. He endorsed William Jennings Bryan as the 1900 candidate and argued Republican gains would help Democrats win congress. The crowd cheered the rallying cry Bryan Williams.
Jackson County Republicans name A D Walker a wealthy farmer from Hotton as their candidate for governor at the state convention. Walker, once a lawyer, now emphasizes farming and stock raising owning extensive Jackson County land and cattle. His supporters plan a county wide boom to boost his bid and use his home as a campaign base.
Article outlines Dr Schenck claiming six sins validate his embryology theory that sex is determined by development. reports mixed expert reactions and international debate among scientists and press. mentions controversy and skepticism from critics while supporters cite supporting studies. The piece notes global attention and cautious consideration of Schenck’s claims.
Sealskin owners face seizure unless they prove origin of pelts. Under Treasury and consular rules, certificates stamped by the United States Consul abroad must show seals were hunted in legal waters. Tomorrow collectors and deputies will inspect arrivals from Canadian shores to enforce the ban.
Chester Crawford son of T. M. Crawford of the city was arrested in Guthrie Oklahoma on suspicion of stealing money orders during an installation visit at a landlord's place. Authorities found a large roll of money unused and planned to file charges after denying the accusations. He was released after a brief detainment and vowed to press defamation suits.
Rev Dr John Hall, longtime pastor of the First Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York, announced his resignation yesterday. He has served the congregation for forty eight years, leaving many parishioners moved by the news.
Maryville January 1. A cousin of the martyred President Abraham Lincoln, John Lincoln of Bilckow, and his sister Mire Washington Heaher of Fiscith, appeared before the exonsiration ward in an arcane old soldiers’ meeting. The item notes Lincoln’s kinship as second cousins to the president amid local pension discussions.
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