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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1899
Page
3
A garbled historical fragment hints at sports and social life with scattered names and events. References to players, schemes, and betting lines emerge amid a noisy, partially legible narrative. The piece lacks a coherent plot or clear outcome due to missing text.
The report blends scattered league scores from Brooklyn Philadelphia St Louis and Washington with unrelated local notes. A Horsley column mentions a stranger incident near a railroad and a dubious medical remedy testimonial from Dore West Virginia.
The Union Pacific announces a greatly reduced fare of 74.55 to Portland and other Puget Sound points, with further reductions to Helena, Montana points, Salt Lake City and Utah points. For tickets and full information contact FA Lewis, city ticket agent, or J.C Fulton, donot agent. Use Solarine Metal Polted for any time tale surface.
A Santa Fe special train, carrying Col P. Huntington’s private cars, left Kansas City at 6:39 and reached Chicago at 6:09, nine hours thirty minutes total. The run averaged forty nine miles per hour, beating the previous record by one hour. President Huntington is en route to New York after a three month tour of the Southern Pacific system.
The Burlington and Rock Island announce a one fare plus $2 round trip from Kansas City and Missouri river points to Colorado with sale June 25 to July 10 and return by October 21. The move aims to draw vacation traffic to Colorado, amid tensions with lines over Los Angeles convention travel. Colorado lines seek to protect summer business from Pacific coast conventions, while Santa Fe and Union Pacific weigh responses as other carriers like Missouri Pacific and Burlington Island follow with reduced fares.
Mr. F C Gay general freight agent of the Santa Fe returns from Arizona where he surveyed his mining property. He believes the mine holds a fortune and ore is plentiful though he plans no rush to quit railroad work and will continue as head of the Santa Fe freight department.
Chicago June 1 Mrs Charity W Allen was awarded a decree of divorce from Willam T Allen assistant general manager of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. Judge Thuthin ordered Mr Allen to pay alimony totaling 35 000 in yearly installments and 310 monthly support. The testimony showed a marriage July 5 1968 and desertion March 2 1969 with the court noting 25 percent of any future salary increase will go to the former wife.
Union Pacific refuses to allow Terminal Company on its land in Omaha. The property seized overnight remains in Union Pacific possession. The material moved earlier to the Terminal Company is guarded and heavy engines are secured on Union Pacific land.
Union Pacific guards occupy the track to block removal and a new downtown depot project. The Terminal Company claims unpaid land sale was not the motive, while the UP asserts the move targets preventing the terminal from reaching downtown. Other railway personnel changes and assignments across Hutchinson, Santa Fe, and Sedalia divisions are noted with openings, transfers, and medical recoveries.
A Kinshu Maru report describes a major Yamagata fire in the Orient with six hundred houses and eleven shrines burned, and fires spread to Asahiza. One man perished near Kole, and Rev. H. Rees, a Baptist missionary, died at Kole. The note hints at tensions with Russia and French activity in Szechuen. Medical ads follow.
Shawnee county shows a population gain of 3208 in the past year with Topeka city containing about two thirds of county residents. Corrected figures place Topeka at 36,336 and county totals reflecting township changes across multiple towns. several townships report increases while others decline.
Lawrence school official Smith vows to pursue a bitter fight against a Chicago publishing house repover a textbook dispute. He says he acted with integrity and questions a petition alleging false statements, while his attorney hints at a wider conspiracy involving the book trade.
S H Downs of Kansas City is appointed steward of the State Infirmary at Winfield by the State Board of Charities. The appointment follows his selection earlier by the board. Downs is the son of a former police commissioner. William Austin of Kansas City becomes an attendant at the Topeka asylum.
The National Education Association convenes in Los Angeles July 11 to 14 1889. Union Pacific promotes a greatly reduced one fare rate plus 2 00 round trip and extols superior service via Omaha or Kansas City including palace sleeping cars dining cars and free reclining cars.
Butte Montana route notes and a playful warning describe the Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co opening a job department on their second floor to house all damaged goods. The department is labeled 5B whenever any glass or sods are advertised.
The New York Tribune outlines Admiral Dewey’s probable homeward voyage by the Raleigh’s path, noting British ports along the route. From Hong Kong to Singapore the Olympia will pass 1440 nautical miles and then to Colombo, Aden, Suez, Port Said, Malta, and Gibraltar, with possible Azores calls.
Secretary of War releases General Otis Manila dated dispatches on Ma r U.S. and Aguinaldo talks. Aguinaldo proposes a commission to negotiate peace amid ongoing operations around Manila, while Otis refuses to recognize his government but agrees to negotiate with Aguinaldo or a commission. He stresses U.S. authority as agent of the U.S. government and declines recognition of any rival civil power.
Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root touted as a powerful new medical discovery curing kidney and bladder issues. Claims rapid relief from pain, frequent urination, and nocturnal urination, with a free sample bottle and book offer via mail. Includes address in Binghamton and a request to mention the Topeka Daily State Journal.
A diplomatic exchange reveals efforts to dispel misgivings between Philippine leaders and US representatives. The speaker vows to avoid conflict while acknowledging ongoing strains and the need to protect Filipino welfare under US protection. Insurgent aims for independence remain debated amid failed conferences.
The Popoustres 27a salary law has been brought into court by a sure against Hardy. The case argues that county treasuries should return excess funds, with county commissioners suing to recover. Representative Falreniid was named to represent Hardy as Palrehiht attacks the law’s constitutionality.
A New York physician advises a patient to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonials from Mrs. Lemp and Miss Savi describe relief from womb flooding and painful menses after using the remedy. Over a million women have reportedly found help through Mrs. Pinkham's guidance and medicine.
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