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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1900

Page

5

Peruna Promised Cure for Summer Catarrh and Digestive Ailments

Testimonials from Armour & Co. manager Mary J. Kennedy and others claim Peruna relieves summer catarrh, stomach upset, and fatigue. A letter from J B Allen of Michigan notes improved digestion and health after using Peruna, with a free treatise offered by The Peruna Medicine Co, Columbus, Ohio.

Mary J. Kennedy Armour & Co Omaha Nem Les Rennedy Secon Sam Alllintes New J. B. Allen Peréskey Mich Peruna Medicine Co Columbus

False Statements From Washington on Colombia Crisis

Washington reports quote General Berinos denying insurgent advances toward Colombia and claiming government control over Cartagena and other fronts. Repino asserts rebels crushed near Santander, with thousands killed or wounded, while Panamanian troops deploy to deter uprisings as Colombian forces move west.

Washington Berinos Real Peneral Colamisia Caltest Ceare Tduy Colombia Cartagens Mtr. Repino Santinder

End of Strike News Sparks Prolonged Jubilation in St Louis

Crowds celebrated the settlement between St Lucis Trasalt company and the grievance committee though tension grew over authority to end the walkout. A late meeting may decide whether the strike ends tonight, with trains ads and a reunion note for Finvelt members scheduled July 1 to July 2.

St. Loiiano Brest Bug Itus St Lucis Trasalt Company Gompers Jebor Louis

Pinkham Record Promotes Vegetable Compound for Women

The Pinkham Record extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for disorders and displacements in women. It claims the remedy provides safe, sure advice and offers free counseling from Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Increased Tonnage in U S Merchant Fleet in 1900

Washington reports that in fiscal year 1900 the number of officially numbered vessels admitted to the United States merchant marine rose, with about 25,000 tons from Hawaiian ships and under 1,000 tons from Porto Rican shipping. The year saw significant additions mostly steam powered, including large steel vessels for the Atlantic routes and the Maracaibo for Venezuelan traffic, with total documented tonnage approaching 300,000 by June.

Washington Treasury Duread of Navigation Patlod Staten Merchant Marine To & Moers United States Our Nave Arent Lakes Maracaibo

Wheat Harvest Over and Corn in Good Condition

Climate and crop report for Kensaw week ending June 30 notes Western areas with light showers and clear conditions elsewhere. Middle division reports winds, damaged shocks, scattered wheat and corn losses, while southeastern counties face heat and drought effects. Wheat harvest nearly finished, corn generally fair, Missouri Pacific rail service updates for July 4 travel and extra train equipment announced.

Sean Ball Swath Mastern Sia Ig Yeti Sae Ine Og Swat de Mart Hall Ghese Morris Butler

Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Social Scene

Mine Anna Beck hosted a refined Monday gathering on Quincy Street with prizes won by Mia Countess Jones and Countess Potock. Dozens of young guests attended, including Misses Helm, Goddard, Hunter, Van Bema, and several Langdon relatives while Mr and Mrs Langdon celebrated their daughter LaVere’s fourteenth birthday on Tyler Street. The column lists numerous visitors, informal gatherings, and upcoming picnics and society events across Topeka plus a marriage notice for John Lambere and Belle Bowen.

Anna Beck Quincy Street Ed Pen Mia Ceuntess Jones Ture Countess Potock Cea Pearl Buidge Melous Aceon Peart i Helm Godda Sales Zenit Goddard Daisy Hunter Maud van Bema Aline Amy Overs Alfred Prescott Misa Nelle Kirk John Langdon LaVere Tyler Street Mire Langdon Mra Blase Mra Howles Ora Clary E. Good Thomas Pounds J. Anderson Pearade Prescott Lilie Potter Thompson Clara Duntola Marian Thompson Ruth Herrick Laura Herrick Rachel McGiffert Mamie Croveb Stella Clark Julian Wellhouse Constance Whitney Madeline Whitney Mary Mowry Thome Mitchell Laura Lux Bertha Lux Pearl Grote Nasline Lytle Helen Davidson Eibert Moore Nower Kate Welch Fillmore Street Henides Henricett Mims Geneva Glies Anna Walsh Addie Skinner Rose Prescott Jean Batley

Wedding Celebration in Marien Attended by Meriden and Toyeka Friends

A local wedding was held Monday night in Marien with many friends from Meriden and Toyeka in attendance. The event featured a joyous reception as the couple celebrated their union with guests from nearby communities.

Lesliesice Ite Grate Marien Meriden Toyeka

Government to Help With Washburn Macadam Road Plans

A Wellington Commercial Club secretary reports a letter from AL D. Eldridge approving cooperative aid for a mile and a half road project. He offers expert supervision and potential machinery loans, and requests materials and construction method details for a future convention to showcase the effort as a statewide good-road start.

Washburn Macadam Road Anderson Commercial Club Corres Pondence Washington AL D. Eldridge P. J. Anderson M. O. Eldridge del Égates

Railroad pays 11800 in delayed cattle settlement

Missouri Pacific Railroad paid 111,800 to settle J. Q. Richards case after an appeal from Butler county. The suit arose from a Texas to Rose cattle shipment delayed by a burned bridge near Reece, resulting in cattle deaths and a demand for damages. Attorneys were Harry Howe, J. Cowan for Richards and Col. Richards for the railroad.

Missouri Pacific Railroad Company J. Q. Richards Butler County Min Richards Texas Rose Kan Wichita Reece Iaw Richards Harry Howe Cowan Colonel Richards Fort Scott

Driven to Death and Arrests in Local News

A Paxico telegram prompted a police search for a sorrel team with a bogey and a center spring top bogey. Sergeant Betts found the outfit in Grandenne with James Clark, who claimed he cared for it after the driver abandoned it the horse died during travel. The Paxico owner claimed the property later that day. Mike Thompson Frank Murphy and Larry Shehan were jailed on liquor charges with bonds and July 10 trials. The Oregon battleship, afloat near Port Arthur after a June 28 grounding, was expected to reach port. Chicago saw one death and two prostrations from heat by noon.

Paxico Frery Betts Grand Enne James Clark Botts Mike Thompson Frank Murphy Larry Shehan Bond Thompson Shefan Oregon Shanghai United States Hoo Ie Port Arthur

NOT THE MAN Subbara Matthews Turns Out To Be Wrong Person

Tecumseh Oklahoma city marshal found Hubbard Matthews, colored, not the white suspect. The arrest followed mistaken correspondence and failed identification, despite Gilmore and Hendricks asserting a match and officers noting no color details in reports.

Subbara Matthews Tecumseh O. T Hubbard Matthews Reero Oklahoma Marechal Lawson Bob Christian Christian Bill Gilmore Hendricks

Hot Fourth of July forecast and past temperature data

Observer Jennings announces Wednesday as a hot Fourth of July with fair tonight and sunlit day ahead. The forecast notes continued high temperatures, a hoped cooling shower, and details on recent and historical temperatures and rainfall through June for the region.

Jennings Gulf Hutchinson ISM The ISBT

Khedive Visits London and Dine at Guild Hall

The Khedive made a state visit to London with a luncheon at Guildhall after welcoming ceremonies in the art gallery. The arrival was signalled by bells and trumpet fanfares, and an address in a gold casket was presented by Lord Mayor A J Newton.

London Guild Hall Art Gallery A. J. Newton

Reduced tourist rail fares to Colorado and Utah announced

Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific announce reduced tourist rates from Missouri Pacific points to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo and Salt Lake Ogden for June to mid September. Tickets on sale June 71 July 7 and 2 10 18 and Aug 1 stopovers allowed between Pueblo and Denver to visit Colorado Springs. Writs to H C Townsend G P T A St Louis for particulars.

Weaver Pueblo Colorado Springs Santa Fe Pucbio Denver Pueblo Colorado Utah Missouri Pacific Colo Salt Lake Ogden H. C. Townsend G. P T. A. St. Louk

Topeka Notes on People and Places in July Report

North Topera notes from Topeka listings include Mark Putnam traveling to Kansas City and ships, Mrs Frank Hamilton departing for Colorado, Jordan arriving from Sep to Oklahoma, Samuel Kimble returning to Manhattan, Roundtree visiting Nashville, TL IS staying with the Betts family, Rev Olinger of Carson Iowa visiting, Joe Davies and children departing for Maple Hit, J C Sechler leaving for Mammoth Springs for a month, attorney FW Blair aiding in national affairs, Congressman Curtis and sister Dollie off for northern lakes, Herbert McFall visiting Topeka, stores to close for a day, Mrs Speer and daughters traveling to Kansas, Maud Myers and others picnicking at Silver Lake, Judge Boyd in Kan Hoyd, Gem Bakery renamed Keystone, Edna Pitts returning from Birmingham with brothers, and extended visits to relatives.

Kimball Printing Company Kansas Mark Putnam TLIS Z. B. Betts Stanton Olinger Carson, Iowa Olinger Tepeke Avenue Joe Davies Ruby Pea John Monroe Street Maple Hit J. C. Sechler Mammoth Springs Ark FW. Blair Union Pacific Toad Kansas City Curtis Dollie Northern Lakes Herbert McFall Solomon City Kan Topeka C. J. Nelson van Buren Street Speer Pauline Evelyn Mra Alberta McCarty Misenes Maud Myers Harriet Staples Bessie Henry Messrs Herbert French Charles Hutchinson Fred Mackett Silver Lake R. Boyd Kan- Hoyd Union

Fire kills 12 in Hoboken tenement blaze on Adama Street

A crowded three story frame building at 127 to 171 Adama Street Hoboken burned early today killing 12. Four bodies unidentifed by noon include a girl about 16. Identified victims include Joseph Nicolaus 28 August Bachman 24 August Bendel 25 Ella Winkler Edith Winkler Chas Winkler Frederick Winkler and others from the Winkler family. Firefighters could not save many as flames spread quickly and Mrs Winkler and her infant were rescued only after the father dragged them through a window.

New York Adama Street Hoboken Joseph Nicolaus August Bachman Bendel Ella Winkler Edith Winkler Chas Winkler Frederick Winkler Winkler Tifa

Santa Fe Acquires C A&P Road in Chicago Filing

On July 3 in Cook County, a mortgage for 5,000,000 was recorded by the Chicago Santa Fe and California Railway company as part of a consolidation with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe system. A deed conveyed all properties of the Chicago Santa Fe and California Railway to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway company. No new debt disclosed.

Chicago Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Cook County Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company Santa Fe Illinois, Iowa Missour Atchison, Topekin and Santa Fe Railway Company Chigago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company Atchigan Company

What Ails Astor Concert Supposed Feud In London

In London on July, William Waldorf Astor published in the Pall Mall Gazette a note stating Captain Sir Berkeley Mfinn of the Naval and Military Club Piccadilly attended Astor’s concert last Thursday uninvited. Mfinn, noted naval officer and former Royal Yacht commander, has caused talk, but no incident at the entertainment is reported to justify Astor’s action.

London William Walderf Astor Pall Mall Gazette Berkeley Mffin Naval and Military Club Picadilly Astor Min

Decorating McKinley Residence Brings Canton Alive

Canton residents gathered around the McKinley residence on July 2 for a patriotic display with bunting and speeches. Town leaders joined in the morning ceremonies as a formal tribute to the president while overseas reports from London and New York described ongoing Boer War actions and notable developments.

McKinley Canton Cate Ae

Patronize Home Industry and Local Pickle Factory Claims

A fragmented ad-like text touts a pickle and condiment factory in a western location, claiming Otto Kuehne & Co produce most goods. It references large spending and profits and questions reader knowledge of the business and its earnings.

Newton Railroad News and Personnel Notes

Toe Williams Searanew for Superintendent Dolan reports a health scare and transport to Axuithueciil. Dispatcher W. Fintrook and son Earl plan a Denver visit for five weeks focusing on health. Harry Smith sent to Zanesville by mother’s distress. A. Mayberry in charge of Santa Fe elt room in Newton amid position uncertainty.

Toe Williams Zanesville Mayberry Santa Fu Newton Jack Conidolled Wien

Wellington Dispatch Reports Mixed Local Troubles and Travel

From Wellington. Curtailed news notes include Lowe's trip, engineer Andy Zook rushed to hospital with stomach trouble, and plans for next week to upgrade yards at Woodward. Fireman Harry Richmond's wife has a newborn, and conductors Dowell and Imbellari left for Kansas City to attend a Democratic convention. W. Black of the Santa Fe sent letters to agents in southern Kansas urging harvest movement.

Cortucton Lowe Eengvneer Andy Zook Uearn Woodward Conauean Pat Curtin Kansee City Harry Hichmond Amee ‘Boy Dowell Imbellari Express Maxwell Kanean City

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