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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1898
Page
2
A reader testimonial extols Dr Aver's Pills as an effective remedy for bilious attacks. The ad describes symptoms like fiery blood and eye pain and urges use of the pill as a cure, citing long-term use by A Swanger of Texarkana, Texas, who reports consistent success.
Religious notices fill Topeka venues with sermons and papers. Rev A Hallengser of New York and Dr W S Saddler of Chicago speak at a Presbyterian gathering. The Witnesses Union meets at Wesleyan Church at 2 PM with officer elections. Various churches list sermons, Sunday school reviews, and student announcements throughout the day.
Dodge City reports the Santa Fe line gains a new $50,000 three story pressed brick depot and hotel opened with a grand Washington's Birthday celebration on Feb 22, 1595. The building features copper balconies, fireproof kitchens, extensive fireproofing, elaborate woodwork, steam heating, electric lights, and large service areas including a bakery and sample rooms. The project, valued at about $60,000 with grounds, aims to be the west’s finest depot hotel. Repartee notes include ice houses at La Junta with 75,000 tons capacity and plans for 600 feet of refrigerated space and 339 refrigerator cars to support fruit shipments from Rocky Ford and California trade.
Cowley county and the Santa Fe railway clash over a water tax levy to pay a federal judgment against Arkansas City Water Co. A 10 mill cap on city class may constrain the levy, triggering a sheriff’s warrant for 1480 dollars. Officials plan injunctions while federal and state authority cross in court.
The Division Engineer Ti. W. Day party from Rock Island arrived at Reno O T yesterday and began surveying the planned extension into Ara Custer county. The work is expected to finish within ten days with prairie terrain and minor engineering challenges. All streams to be crossed are small except the South Canadian river.
Santa Fe General Manager J J Frey will depart Monday for Chicago to confer with President Kipley on this year's line improvements. He will bring engineering estimates for review with Mr Ripley, aiming to have all estimates approved and start work this month. The piece also mentions Crew changes and local rail developments across several Kansas and New Mexico routes.
Santa Fe trainmen's joint grievance committee in session in this city plans to ask for a revision of the schedule governing trainmen. A committee will review the present rules with pay unaffected, focusing on discipline and operating procedures, with officials to be approached Monday if recommendations are approved.
Heavy snow last night spanned Kansas with the Panhandle Santa Fe line in Oklahoma bearing the heaviest fall about 3 inches. Rail traffic in the east remained unaffected as the snow did not drift on those lines.
Washington reports a Republican Steering Committee canvass of 202 House members indicates a majority likely supporting changes to the civil service law, with estimates ranging from 18 to 40 votes in favor. States like North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia and New Hampshire show support, while Minnesota, Michigan and Pennsylvania show substantial backing. Opposition is not mounting active steps yet pending action by the regular civil service committee.
A Times-Herald special reports Dora Clay wife of General Cazatus M. Clay escaped injury when her brother Clell Richardson fired two shots at her at twenty paces at his home. He then shot at her mother-in-law Mrs Bryant. Dora fled to her sister Mia Kelly’s house a mile away as Clell vowed to kill Dora if she did not leave the Kelly residence.
An unknown man leaped or fell from a Washington Bridge parapet at One Hundred Eighty first street into the Harlem river. The 147 foot drop exceeds the Brooklyn bridge jumpers distance. He died late this afternoon despite prior medical expectations.
Fredonia congressman T. J. Hudson predicts a bloodletting style upheaval in American politics. He warns the revolution could come within a year or then ten, and will be intense as outraged citizens challenge those in power. He cites tam agitator for public discord.
Newton Jan 15 reestablished preferred freight runs on trains 31 32 33 east of here to Dodge City. Conductors McLaughlin Judd Rourke Whitford and Hannum assigned. Also notes Miss Helen Gould and William Rockefeller rival in orchid hobby raising Hower Roses orchids cost about 20000 dollars. Santa Fe lays off seven brakemen due to slack business. Santa Fe resident engineer J M Meade to oversee office move and relocate family to Fillmore street residence.
One fare for the round trip plus 2.00 on January 15 via the Santa Fe Route for tickets to Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Liberal units and stopover privileges. Apply to agent Santa Fe Route for details. One Minute Cough Cure cures quickly. George W Stansfield 632 Kansas avenue.
A mixed Topeka roundup notes Postmaster A J Arnold will return to duty after a short absence and Judge Hansen favors abolishing Justice courts in favor of a city court. Bishop Vincent and Rev Sykes announce sermons, while local business and rail items touch Santa Fe orders, wheat market trends, dye and wool trades, and counterfeit justice cases.
R G Dun & Co reports December railroad earnings nationwide at 343,364,259 with a strong year start. Clearinghouse payments show 20 percent higher in New York and 10.1 percent higher outside. Despite low grain, business volume expands and earnings rise beyond earlier years.
Bradstreet reports varied industrial activity across regions. Iron demand remains strong in the West while eastern cotton industries face wage-reduction anxieties. Anthracite coal output suggests a price uptick, Pacific coast freight is easing, and export breadstuffs stay robust. A US grain downturn reflects expected holiday quiet. Local ad notes DeWitt's Little Early Risers for stomach issues.
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