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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1900
Page
3
A vintage ad touts E. Finkhem's Vegetable Compound as a cure for uterine and ovarian troubles kidney issues ulcers tumors and back pain. The copy claims thousands of women testify to its effectiveness over decades and urges readers to follow the paper's endorsements.
Stagule July 1 reports show transit trips and passengers for three months ending June 2 were disrupted by a strike. Durie notes a drop in business, Carr previously had 570,005 passengers with 13 cars making late trips. June figures show drastically reduced service and 19,103,621 carried.
Rock Island lines move to bar habitual cigarette smokers from employment. President Ripley of Santa Fe reportedly supports the trend, and several other railroads are expected to follow. The Anti Cigarette League of Chicago pushes the effort, arguing clear-brain conduct is essential. Rock Island officials justify the ban as necessary for safety and efficiency.
The Trainmen's Journal denounces a voluntary relief system as a corporate sandbag and argues it harms workers. It claims railroads push the plan to placate public opinion while masking control by managers, urging workers to resist and defend employee welfare.
Chicago July 17 a team from the recent act about railroads ejects men refusing to leave a car. A sergeant pins a man out of the train or face removal by the conductor. The incident follows rules on crew behavior and safety.
At Atchison Missouri Pacific confirms the resignation of CW Weiler master mechanic at Central Branch shops. A circular from L Bartlett outlines a new structure with two general foremen and C M Marshall reassigned as chief foreman. Weiler says he knew of the change in advance but not when the circular would be issued.
A July agreement outlines Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Laoley plans with rail shop relocation. City and county would issue bonds totaling 110,009 to support railroad improvements and related propositions. Proposals have circulated, with the Commercial club steering final actions and bond voting recommendations pending.
Kansas City July 17 representatives from Kaw Valley Pot Association and railroads Kansas City Southern Missouri Pacific Rock Island Pittsburg Texas met at the Commercial club to discuss a 35 cent freight rate. They warned 4000 carloads could rot if not granted though railroads offered little encouragement and took the matter under advisement.
The Rock Island railroad faces a $60 damage suit in Kansas City Kan after trains ran faster than permitted on Berger Avenue in Armourdale. Thomas E. Palley, struck crossing the tracks weeks ago, sues the railroad in the court of common pleas for the amount claimed.
Thomas Helt, a Santa Fe steel plant employee from Ottawa Kansas, contracted smallpox after exposure in Osage City. He was quarantined and treated at home with county care. Dr Hi Wy Wright reported details to the Santa Fe hospital association which sent a check for 3199 to cover nursing and physician services, saving the county that expense.
Reports indicate Santa Fe wants a new terminal line connecting Peoria and Pekin. Negotiations reportedly involve Boston Pacific and Peregrine rail entities for the purchase, aiming to secure a Western gateway and lucrative trade prospects.
The article notes changes to railway concessions and plans for a new depot at Joplin. It describes a stone building with an elegant finish, intended to support business as a key transit point. Some materials are already on site, with further construction anticipated.
The Kansas Midland Company, long operated by the Frises team, faces a public auction in Wichita with A. Wait and others rumored to bid. a potential buyer is expected. Also noted is an injunction under the Extortion Law in Louisville regarding a railways case, and a stated sale action cast to begin and become operative on June 10.
Heatford resigns as agent for the Lee St. Pal railroad with claims that law holds maker and counterfeiter equally liable. The notice warns dealers against selling counterfeit cures and touts a Witch Hazel Salve as the only genuine remedy for piles.
Fragmentary OCR item notes bonded debt details and bond refunds in Shawnee area, with references to paid fees and school district indebtedness. Mentions amounts like ten thousand dollars and per bond values, but lines are garbled, yielding incomplete records of state held warrants and district payments.
W R Hearst the National Association of Democratic clubs president calls for public support of William J Bryan for president and Adlai E Strensen for vice president. He accuses the Republican party of imperial aims and greed, urging clubs to organize to defend republican institutions and oppose imperial policies. The message blends political critique with a call to action for unity among Democrats nationwide.
The Building Room is hindered by high material costs and strikes, delaying several proposed residences while others go up. Builders report scarce but ongoing activity with many new houses and additions listed in Topeka and surrounding areas, including schools, a city hall, and multiple dwellings. Prices are easing slowly, but fear of further cost increases keeps some projects stalled.
Representatives from six state commercial clubs met with Topeka officials in Junction City to organize the Federated Kansas Commercial clubs. A quorum issue halted formal action, but delegates voted to recognize a continuation of the May adjourned meeting and to allow a change in the constitution. John K Wright of Junction City was elected president and Major Tor Ander Sch secretary treasurer. Pierce urged raising the initiation fee from ten to one hundred dollars to fund efforts, noting small attendance and needs.
Letter from a Cleveland reader praising Peruna for nervous prostration during early summer. Describes headaches neuralgia and relief after taking Peruna before meals. Mentions supply of complete directions and a free treatise on nervous prostration from The Peruna Medicine Co. in Cincinnati Ohio.
The meeting approved a ten cent per member fee for Federized clubs with a minimum $3 cap. Anamendment set annual dues at five cents per member for each subordinate club and left appointments to form committees on membership legislation commerce and immigration. Major Anderson promoted uniform advertising using local letterheads and government statistics.
Speech Agent H G Rising proposes a circular with rural free delivery guidance for masters. He outlines map requirements, route counting, road maintenance, route length and width, and staffing with bonds and substitutes, aiming to streamline establishment of new routes and improve service.
City faces a debt total near 589000 with notes about refunds and ongoing budget questions. References to tourist rates in Colorado and Utah hint at broader municipal planning and proposed revenue adjustments.
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