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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1898
Page
3
A broad public appeal touts a novel treatment for diseases of the air and lungs. It claims universal medical endorsement and urges readers to trust a new remedy that supposedly cures bronchitis asthma coughs colitis and consumption without stomach medicines or aerosols.
Atchison Kansas on June 1 a long fragmented rural editorial claims W W Guthrie of Atchison spoke March 22 18xx at Abilene urging an Anglo American alliance. The piece argues neutral trade should be protected and urges building naval defenses and stronger relations with Britain and allies amid European powers.
Fragmentary dispatch from Washington reports on criminal proceedings linked to Alaska with unclear details. The readable words suggest mentions of a committee or regiment and possible court or regulatory actions though many names and specifics are garbled.
An old notice promotes attending the Chautauqua Assembly in Winfield with a Banta Fe round trip fare of 76 dollars for June 12 and 13, listing return by June 24 1995. W Garvey, AT&SF Ry agent, invites inquiries for details.
New York reports a rush of locomotive contracts as Baldwin Locomotive Works receives an order for 77 engines, including 6 consolidated freight and 27 tank locomotives, all using the Vanderbuilt compound system. Dozens more are slated for June and July to arrive before navigation ends. Other orders include Michmond for Finland Russia and export deals worldwide. Japan and South America also place multiple orders.
From Raton and C Patterson shift to day work as yarn foreman and blaster mechanic. M Taylor returns from San Marcial. Charles Esplin of Chicago named inspector of car electric helies. Mendenhall wins a twenty Fremmite grading contract on the Pecos Valley extension from Roswell. Russ travels to inspect a new tucksaving device on engine Niu Sve. Join Dundas in Santa Fe hospital at Tas Vegas after bicycle incident. Kiernan of Raton named general inspector of car electric light batteries. partner to travel Santa Fe lines. Molleson and Davenport from Tyler Tube Works fitted engine No 831. method superior to old.
The Dickson Manufacturing company of Scranton Pennsylvania reports completion of five large freight engines as part of an eight‑engine order for the Santa Fe. Each engine weighs about 160000 pounds with 143000 pounds on driving wheels, cylinders 21 by 28 inches, boiler 66.75 inches in diameter, and steel construction. Driving wheels are 57 inches, with crown stayed boiler covered by magnesia, tender capacity 4000 gallons of water and seven tons of coal. Trains use diamond trucks and Holse type trucks with steel frame.
Emporia news reports Chas Lamb, a boy of about 17, confessed to opening a switch that derailed Santa Fe passenger train No 11S near the depot. The crash caused minor injuries. Lamb cites personal troubles and past thefts as context and faces reform school sentencing.
Superintendent J H Hurley of the New Mexico division of the Santa Fe is known for a bold defense of an unruly engineer. The incident highlights his reputation as a steady, decisive railroad official on the western front.
In Ra ton yards a new engineer boasted of authority and insulted switchmen. Yardmaster J. E. Hurley confronted him, forcing the engineer to acknowledge Hurley’s authority. The incident prompted an investigation but Hurley’s restraint and courage became the lasting story.
Amos Besler known on the Santa Fe as The Lion Tamer is a Santa Fe engineer famed for testing new and rebuilt engines before they go into service. His tough behavior and hands on testing style earned him this nickname in railway circles.
Shopmen and others press for a worthwhile excursion destination to Omaha or towns with notable sights. Committees will evaluate merits and inform readers of the choice, aiming to combine pleasure and instruction for excursionists. Philadelphia reports a push for I A Sweigard as assistant secretary of war due to transport needs.
Judge of the Santa Fe issues a circular announcing the appointment of J. T. McNally as trainmaster of the Oklahoma division, replacing J. C. Schaffer who leaves to pursue other business. McNally's appointment takes effect today.
The tale recalls Engineer Beeler known as Teeter for his 205 pounds and epic climbs in engine cabs. He rose to manager on the Santa Fe main, praised for skill and calm under orders. The piece also notes past yard tensions at Argentine, a May 25 birth, and local civic events in Topeka including club meetings, university banquets, and public notices.
Topeka yards of the Santa Fe will gain a park like landscape with seven feet of excavation between the round house ends filled with rich soil and sod, blue grass plus tower beds. The barren sand and cinders around the shops will be renewed with green plots, grass, plants, and flags to improve the yard. Santa Fe shopmen favor moving the annual excursion to Omaha.
A new bank chartered by the Merlauns company is formed in Almede with capital stock set at Sse and 1 Giivejors named. Directors include Andrew Dyat, John Dyat, James Dyats and Andrew Mialoulm of Leadvide and Almens. Watsons Livery at 7th and Van Buren serves as reference.
Washington notes Spain plans to sail for the West Indies are likely exaggerated. Naval officers deem Cadiz fleet largely antiquated and in disrepair. English engineers run engines. scouts monitor Cuba for any surprise move toward Santiago. Rumor of the pope addressing McKinley is considered groundless.
Reports from San Francisco on June 1 indicate General Merritt plans a large force for the forthcoming expedition to the Philippines. Regulars from the department will lead the advance guard, with six batteries and infantry units moved coastward, plus engineers under Captain Longfitts. Additional ships, mines, and harbor works are readied, while mobilization of transport fleets and reorganizations of California National Guard units proceed under Merritt and Otis to ensure rapid deployment.
Secretary of War reports to Congress requesting appropriations for Manila harbor defenses and related works. Additional estimates include a dynamite battery at San Francisco harbor costing 14,000 and the installation of range finders at 100,000.
Washington June When Surgeon General Sternberg answers inquiries from patriotic ladies he provides a memo listing acceptable hospital comforts for wounded soldiers. Money may be sent to the Surgeon General for hospital needs or to ship relief. offerings may include delicate items like soups jellies and fruit or alternate forms such as broth biscuits and beverages for the sick.
Instructions urge sealed crackers hoarded for Relief hospitals and General Hospitals in Key West Fort McPherson Fort Thomas Fort Myer and Port Monroe. Emphasizes sterilized dressings and clothing items, notes shirts pajamas and light muslin gowns useful for convalescents aboard ships, and recommends abdomen protection garments for field troops. Also references Japan Brazil neutrality declarations and Bermuda provisions rules.
Key West June 1 United States auxiliary Kunbeat Chews arrived from the Cuban coast. On Monday near Matanzas a block house was sighted. two shots were fired by the Uncas and two shells passed through the fringe. Leyden then fired a couple of shells. The block house offered no reply. The action followed official orders along the Havana blockade.
Tampa Fin June 1 Captain Brady of the Signal service department appointed censor of Florida except Key West arrived in Tampa and assumed duties. Captain Bracy will base in Tampa. Censorship will be strict news on troop movements to or from Tampa and any information aiding the Spanish government will be barred. Private telegraph messages also censored. No cipher licenses allowed.
Dated Tuesday, advipated to the Daily Malt from Kingetoo, reports a large American squadron near Port Antonio Jamaica. The force, resembling Rear Admiral Sampson's fleet, was observed steaming westward 25 miles NW of Morant Point on the island’s eastern extremity.
New York May 21 The dismasted cruiser Columbia probably will not leave the dry dock at the yard for ten days at least. More than
Last November Mr Scept James of 325 W Pearl St Indianapolis Indiana was near death from quick consumption. His doctor feared imminent death but after using Brazilian Balm his condition improved rapidly. He stopped medical care and recovered fully by February returning to work with strength and weight restored. The recovery was regarded as a near miracle.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes a vessel wreck near Cum Sayele Gul with multiple injuries and salvage attempts. It mentions steamers Berio YIP, Nurwtalun, and Tampa links, alongside improvised rescue and protective plate removal and unclear actions by crews and volunteers from Michigan and Philadelphia.
A fragmented report notes a new enterprise forming with orders given to Jones, Fel 430. The scene mentions fevers, a distant island and a focus on developing the colony’s economy as plans proceed.
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