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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1900
Page
3
The ad touts S. S. S. as a blood purifier and tonic that purges impurities with rapid health gains. It claims cures for cancer scrofula rheumatism chronic sores and the contagious blood poison. It cites fifty years of success and invites readers to write for free medical advice from Atlanta.
An Illinois banker from Joliet discussed wartime debt and policy while referencing Lincoln era debates. The report notes a national Republican stance and a New York convention decision shaping War policy rhetoric and economic measures tied to Cuba and the Philippines.
Denver July 2 A railroad watch inspection order triggers a series of meetings across the system. Union Pacific officials gather at the Columbia hotel as a general committee meeting in Omaha considers the matter. Whispers of staff unrest and potential trouble swirl amid talk of reorganizing inspectors and timing of actions.
Chas Dorman of Columbia Axle Lighting Co. introduces a new automatic regulating dynamo system to Topeka and Santa Fe crews. The Columbia method eliminates paired storage batteries by delivering constant current with train speed, while simplifying wiring and improving efficiency. estimated cost to equip a car is about $75.
General Passenger Agents across roads from Chicago plan a united stand against half-rate requests that benefit shippers and their families. The policy aims to curb outside favors by carriers, limiting half-fare and reduced-rate tickets to immediate family members of travelers or those legally dependent.
Fragmentary text discusses bans on occupying political offices and references individuals and places in altered form. The content is garbled, with many misspellings and unclear names, making it impossible to identify a coherent event or outcome. No verifiable facts or dates are recoverable.
A notice from the association chaired by McLeod announces joint agency for excursion ticket sales at reduced rates for conventions in multiple cities. It warns of rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those fraudulently misusing stamps tickets or related paraphernalia.
The Rock Island announces additional eastbound Colorado excursions for August and September with a special one night out line on the same schedule as prior trains. Dates are August 1, September 7, and September 21 with one fare for round trip. A night train to the G A E encampment in Chicago on September 24 carries one fare plus $3.
Cincinnati July 2 Brian Snyder currently general passenger agent of the St Louis San Francisco road will soon become traffic manager for freight and passenger traffic at the Frisco line. He has led the passenger side for about two years and is known for a strong freight background. The move may add an assistant general passenger agent and rearrange the freight department to align with a new traffic manager.
San Francisco July 2 reports claimed Santa Fe System headquarters would move from Fresno to Stockton. Trafic manager Wet Bisel refuted the rumor, saying there is absolutely no truth and no move is contemplated. He noted Fresno was chosen for its central location and the depot at Stockton mirrors plans there.
Dyer seeks to organize the Order of Railway Telegraphers on the rail line with the American Federation backing. A conference with General Superintendent Pas is planned to discuss wage schedules and working rules amid federation efforts. H Monkhouse named superintendent of motive power for the Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville with Lafayette, Ind. headquarters and reporting to the president.
Western Passenger Association members discuss a proposal to set a round trip fare of one fare plus $2 for the United States Army volunteers reunion in Denver on August 12. Applications for reduced rates were rejected, while regular harvest excursion dates in August were considered as alternatives.
Orders have come for the Seventh United States battery of heavy artillery at Fort Riley to proceed to the Orient. The battery, organized during the Spanish War, has 250 men and ten officers, with the heaviest caliber guns and mortars, idle for years, now set to mobilize under General Merriam.
In a derisive withering note the audience is told the Breidenthal faction disputes Populist support as delegates from the county skew Breidenthal. Gov. Leedy leaves the scene, citing fusion aims, while Mason Peters of Wyandotte Square is tipped as a possible nominee. Chris Hollman may secure the permanent chair. Jerry Strosen uses a gavel amid a Lincoln Republican and Old Hickory Democrats motif.
New York dispatch reports internal Populist struggles over争 nominations. Key figures include Major Harvey favored for governor, Ryan as potential fusion ticket runner, and Jerry Simpson pressing to force a state convention endorsement for U S senator. Debate centers on railroad influence and constitutional changes.
Ex Congressmen and veterans object to Judge Foote as temporary chairman amid Ish-American War tensions. Troop movements gather on Governors Island with units bound for San Francisco and the Philippines. Families say goodbye as garrisons organize, depart, and await orders for further duty.
Reports from Phoenix July 21 indicate drought damage to the orange crop is less severe than feared after an investigation into the dam.early November assessments suggested serious injury and a seal of damage.
A father and his son drowned when their boat capsized off Lime Point near the Golden Gate. Rescues included Dave McWhirter and E Makowski who were saved. Laid dead are Ernest Guela ener and his son, ages unknown. Authorities investigated the incident and cautioned maritime safety.
Missouri Pacific offers round trip tickets to Port Scott with a single fare. Sales run July 22 through July 33 and July 4, limited for return by July.
A former railroad conductor recalls harsh scenes in Mexico where crews faced punishment for accidental killings, including a grisly Nogales incident. He also recounts a late night burglary at a New York store, where a quick police stakeout ended with three suspects captured as “dummies” while a staffer laughs at the tale.
The list shows multiple transfers including AL J. Whites and wife to Jamen AL Troxell for 800 dollars in Lot 142 at Lawrence Park, and Bank of Fort Scott to Laura D. pe Jey for 1,500 dollars on Sixth Ave. EB Hollidays and others transfer interests, with several parcels exchanged or mortgaged. Names appear with values and locations such as Madison Street, Van Buren Street, and Eighth Ave, reflecting a sequence of real estate dealings and confirmatory deeds.
Denver to Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa Fe tickets available for July and August travel. Last Colorado excursion of the season departs August 2 and runs through October. Santa Fe train offers an observation car to Colorado Springs with Chicago connections arriving 7 40 a m.
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