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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1900
Page
2
A garbled ad asserts that stomach and digestion problems respond to the discovery of a “Pieres Golden Medical Discovery.” It promises restoration of stomach function, digestion and nutrition, with emphasis on the eye and complexion improvements and suggests asking dealers for the pellets.
The piece recalls Father Silvestre Velez de Escalante praising Utah’s climate and notes Utah’s Great Salt Lake shores as a hub of health, bathing, and pleasure. It announces Union Pacific rail fares to Ogden and Salt Lake City from the Missouri River for trips in July and August, with dates and agents listed for full information.
In a wide ranged weekly review of the National and American Leagues, Napoleon Lajoie stands as the batting leader amid a season flagged by a slump in batting averages across both leagues. Irwin leads in fielding at third as Crizer catching and McGinnity shines as top pitcher.
The report recalls Nolan’s disappointing form as The Abbott dominates, halting his progress toward the gelding record. Despite improved speed, repeated matchups with The Abbott left Nolan discouraged and not seen at his best after several races beginning in Detroit last spring.
July 1 report from St Louis highlights Patsy Donovan as a standout in the Cardinal lineup. The piece notes Cincinnati and New York opponents, with McGraw and others contributing solid averages and drives. Harkett, Katzer, Keteler, and McGann are cited among key teammates in the week’s action.
A disastrous Montana Central rail wreck near Trask siding twelve miles from Butte killed two and injured thirty three. Victims include Kelly and many others from Butte Helena Great Falls and Chicago. Injuries ranged from head lacerations to broken bones as trains collided and carriages overturned. A rescue effort rushed the injured to local hospitals as Conductor Zick aided the wounded.
Kansas reports reveal Willard Winner's bankruptcy amid vast schemes to build electric lines from Leavenworth to Kansas City and Topeka, with routes surveyed and rights of way secured. Other items include a bank meeting for creditors in Leavenworth, local incidents, and agricultural yields in Stafford County.
Salim, Kan., July 3. Two harvesters employed by farmer Frank Valent disturbed F Hornshein bakery at Ellsworth. Beasley drunk. Bornshein ejected them, then battered Richards and broke his neck. Richards died. Hornshein arrested for manslaughter. Four under arrest for wrecking Rock Island trains near Clay Center. Attempts on both west and eastbound trains thwarted. four held, three men and one woman.
Joja McLean and his family of a local Methodist church are missionaries in China. A brother reports fear of injury or death as fanatical violence sweeps the empire. He has served two years near the Yangtze River by Kin Klang. Rev McLean is married with two children. the last letter, May 6, gave no trouble details.
Miss May Butter of Wichita left for San Francisco to report for duty as a nurse. She will likely be stationed at Manila in a U S Army hospital, following her recent government nursing exam success. Mina Butler, a well regarded Wichita nurse, is noted.
Joseph Bisakiey, county commissioner, reports a plan to harvest one of the largest potato crops in the Kew river valley with yields up to 260 bushels per acre in many fields. The statement comes as farmers in the region begin digging potatoes. A Wichita singer Nellie McPherson returns home after nine years, having performed in Honolulu and Chicago with the Boston Lyric Opera company. She will depart for Chicago after a brief visit. Also reported is a bold robbery in Clay Center.
The will of A. V. Auter was opened in probate court this morning appointing W. O. Ewing and W. F. Parker as executors. Bequests include the family homestead at Niith and Monroe streets to Eliza A. Auter and half of other personal property. Remaining assets go to nephews and nieces including Martha M. Besse, Robert M. Thompson, Alice B. Voss, Elvira Barclay, and several Thompson siblings, with provisions if the widow dies without a will. The estate is valued around $5,000.
A Columbus Georgia reader extols Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy claiming it cures stomach and bowel troubles after twenty years on the market. A Wakefield testimonial hails its quick relief for cholera infantum like cases and urges frequent recommendations. The Union Pacific adds extra trains for Kansas City on July 4, with a special train to Salina at 11 p.m. connected to the usual evening schedule.
An advertisement touts a remedy called Cough Hemeas, claiming it restores happiness and health. It asserts the medicine cures lung troubles and persistent coughs, with testimonials of patients improving and regaining strength after use.
Travel offers to Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and the Pacific Coast via two Rocky Mountain routes. Daily through service with Pullman palace and tourist sleeping cars between Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, and Portland. Also advertise Ogden gateway dining cars and July 4 rates via Santa Fe. Includes mixed health ad for Elixir Bitters and a National Educational Association meeting travel note.
The special train will depart Topeka at 9 00 and 1 00 a m returning to Kansas City with departures from Kansas City at 10 08 and 12 00 p m. Services listed include routes via REGULAR and 6050 EAST Oats Ane Ste with other timings noted.
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