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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1900
Page
3
Mrs Mary R Rubright of Hamburg Pennsylvania describes dramatic relief from nervous prostration after using Paine's Celery Compound. She reports regained strength and energy after three bottles and says the remedy aids neuralgia and sick headache with instant relief.
Six Americans including David Cumiel and John Eld are reported shot near the Backlet mountains east of Guaymas during a hunting week. Mexico says troops are acting against Yaqui forces, while American officials and prospectors face warnings to stay away from Yaqui country.
The Rock Island railroad denies plans to build a new Kansas City freight depot despite recurring rumors. The company has just opened a modern depot at Fourteenth Street and Wyoming Street and notes no new project is underway. A switch engine at Santa Fe shops shows a diamond shaved stack, a feature now rare on top-tier lines.
Santa Fe announces HR P Sanderson will become assistant superintendent of machinery with headquarters in Topeka. The official circular signed by J M Harr third vice president and John Player, superintendent of machinery, notes his February 1 appointment and arrival in Topeka to assume duties.
Santa Fe opens new railroad men's quarters at Argentine near the roundhouse. The facility provides racine, clothes storage, reading room, and instruction space for engine and trainmen to clean up, read, write, and study machinery after shifts.
Engineer Sharp made a fast run on Thursday afternoon with train No. and in the Santa Fe. The 66 mile trip from Topeka to Kansas City took one hour and ten minutes despite a late start. No. S27 powered the train and demonstrated the potential of the new Dickson locomotives for speed and heavy service, still wearing in after a short time.
W Fi Danehy chief engineer of the Rock Island road with Chicago headquarters visited Topeka Friday afternoon on business linked to railroad improvements along the line. He came aboard private car No 60 to discuss project plans and track enhancements with local officials.
Accompanied by H R Irvine general toadmaster Mr Dauchy left last evening for a westward short inspection trip. He will return to Kansas City then go to Chicago. He aims to review matters along the road and expects a prosperous year as Tuck Island moves along smoothly.
Olney township held a crowded meeting in the county courthouse to nominate a chairman amid factional clashes between Tanner and Guilom supporters. Delegates were elected after heated scenes and a brawl, with Judges Hancey and Yates and Rep. Walter Reeves addressing the crowd. The event ended without clear unity on governor candidates, signaling a fractured party ahead of Peoria.
The Santa Fe completes a new reading room at Emporia with furnishings arriving and installed in the next few days. Superintendant BK Busser leads the project for railroad men, providing books magazines and railroad literature for use and a pleasant space for staff and travelers.
Missouri Pacific reveals February 1 staffing reshuffles with M Stilwell named division superintendent for St Louis and Bedalin sections, H Luke appointed Kansas City division head, and J C B J division chief replacement for Stilwell. Also notes Santa Fe inspection visit to Paris Texas and local shop updates including new equipment and religious services. An unknown man was killed in a Rock Island line incident near Muncie station, with body taken to Twist's undertaker.
An advertisement claims Electric Hitters can reverse aging and cure various ailments, praising its effects on digestion appetite and vitality. The piece cites anecdotal testimonials and promotes a local drug store in Santa Fe, alongside unrelated news briefs about a Hutchinson brakeman’s death and weather notes.
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