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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1900
Page
10
fragmentary 1920s style political note discusses Silverites and fusion supporters in Washington County. mentions Mr Th Sanit and Maude Mr Tt as candidates, with references to a president appointment and a urged party committee presence. unreadable OCR limits prevent full clarity but indicates coalition talks and candidate consideration.
A potential agreement would allow Chicago and Alton trains to operate over the Union Pacific Kansas Pacific division from Kansas City to Denver. If sealed, through service Chicago to Denver via Topeka is likely, aligning with Harriman controlled rail policy and expanding Alton traffic reach.
Denver reports chief clerk S. Ture of the Santa Fe freight department says the Rocky Ford melon crop will be 20 to 40 percent short due to vine blight and drought. He notes Colorado growers may gain from higher prices while foreign and inland competition strengthens, and farmers likely still profit despite the shortage.
The Rock Island line reports that new steel platforms on passenger cars prevented telescoping during a wreck near Minnekah yesterday. Trains collided at about thirty miles per hour. the passenger front end was crusted while engines and freight cars derailed and piled up. The railroad has spent the past year and a half equipping Benger and other coaches with the platforms as fast as possible.
Abe Weston a colored porter was knocked from the top of a passenger car on Santa Fe Line No 6 near the Seca street viaduct. He sustained head injuries and a broken leg after being struck by timbers as he rode atop the car. Weston was taken to the company hospital on Sixth Street for treatment.
Judge Walter Sanborn presided a brief session ordering the sale of two Kansas railroads. The Saline & Southwestern, running Saline and McPherson counties, mortgaged for 40409 with 1.71 and 2013 deficits. sale set after thirty days with minimum bid 600000. Solomon railroad, traversing Solomon valley, mortgaged for 50000 with interest since 1896. sale at 759.89. Charles E Clapp of Omaha named special master to conduct both sales.
The air brake school car, operated by instructor A J Cote, tours Burlington lines to train engineers and trainmen in optimal airbrake use. It demonstrates real engine scale piping and cylinder space, countering the belief that faster locomotives alone solve schedules. Cote notes rapid service improvements hinge on braking efficiency, not engine speed.
Engineer Amos Beeler of Santa Fe was injured in an accident while nearing the roundhouse yard. He attempted to cross a water filled hole on East Fourth Street using planks as a makeshift bridge. The boards broke, and Beeler fell into water to his arms, escaping soaked but alive.
A passenger on the St Louis Portland express dropped a pocketbook containing 109 dollars, a gold ring, and four rubles while the train sped at 50 mph. The loss was reported to Superintendent Phelan in Alliance Nevada, a search party was sent out, and the belongings were found near the track three miles from Whitmah in good condition. They were returned to the owner the next day.
E M Kenna has been appointed an industrial agent for the St Louis and San Francisco rail line. He has served several years as land agent. He is a brother of Vice President Kenna of the Santa Fe system.
From Goodland as crews report on vacation returns and assignments. Several railroad workers including Grakeman Bill Taylor and Hrakeman Hartman return to duty while others travel or take leave. A Rocky Island items section notes staff changes, weather boosts crop outlook after a heavy Friday rain.
Ottawa reports the twenty second annual Chautauqua assembly closed with slightly smaller attendance but better overall program quality. Revenue peaked at $300 from Imperialism day tickets, bringing total income to between $5 000 and $6 400, indicating strong finances. Champ Clark missed the imperialism debate, a noted disappointment, while next year’s plans are tentative with a similar July timing and an added educational department. Grounds and camp facilities will be expanded and reorganized to improve headquarters space.
A collection of overheard anecdotes and opinions on whiskey myths, dog tax schemes, Boer emigration, Chinese missions, and religious zeal, with asides about a drugstore whisky tale and a politician’s views on mission work and colonial policy. The remarks touch Kansas anecdotes, Boer suitability, and missionary funding debates.
A historical ad style item notes Peruna as a cure source claiming cures after long illness. The claimant describes enduring years of affliction and seeking relief through patent medicine. The piece reflects period advertising language and public health beliefs.
A Peshtigo nurse, Mita Lillian Drees of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, writes that Peruna helped severe kidney and bladder troubles and female weaknesses. A second testimonial from Wilcox, Oklahoma Territory, Mrs Margareth Fritz, credits Peruna with stopping excessive bleeding after multiple surgeries and restoring strength.
In a letter to state convention delegates, B C Welles and W L Burke of the Democratic Club of Galena urge support for Judge Edward E. Sapp as associate justice. They claim his candidacy would draw votes from the swing element and broaden the ticket, asserting his past record and personality can win the 1896 balance of the state.
From the Accuson Globe, Topeka readers urged continued support for Marshall's band a renowned amateur group with seventy members that performs weekly concerts in the park. The piece argues musicians deserve fair pay like craftsmen and warns the band may dissolve without adequate funding.
Estate remains unsettled as administrator Enthree collects statements of liabilities and assets. No bequests paid yet. settlement may take time. Will envisions finalization within ten years and future development will determine university actions. People have not decided on desired outcomes.
Fragmentary excerpt notes appetite and digestion with garbled names and a reference to a drug store. Names appear as Silengid and Si'Wigguner's drug store with unclear context or date. No coherent event or persons to establish a full news item.
The bishop's Fifth and Topeka residence becomes the parsonage for First Methodist. After Bishop Vincent left, Dr. McFarland, the church's pastor, moved in and the home will be named The Parsonage. Mrs Ellan Chrisman bequeathed 5000 dollars to the church to help pay a mortgage of 5800 on the parsonage. The church was carpeted recently at a cost of 1000, funded by church ladies.
Senator Hanna of City Center announces he will not seek reelection to the state senate seat covering Dickinson and City counties. Democratic and Populist delegates from Clay county pledge support, but Dickinson county claims the turn to name the senator. The parties plan concurrent nominations at Industry on the same date.
Rumors place W P Dillard a former Site senator from Bourbon in contention for the United States Senate seat amid a GOP feud between fusionists and reformists. Some urge Dillard for senator while others push him toward representative. his position remains unclear as entry is not outlined.
Santa Fe announces tickets to Colorado Springs and Pueblo on sale July 23 and 24 with good until August 24. Includes annual convention of Young People's Christian Union in Denver and final Colorado excursion August 2, observation car service to Colorado Springs noted.
Mrs Elien Dayta of Sweet Home writes she has improved health since taking Peruna tonic. She says she has recommended the medicine to many friends and will continue praising it. She offers to spread the testimony to help others and mentions a book titled Summer Catarrh by De Hartman.
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