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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1897
Page
8
A prose ad style letter urges constant vigilance against cold exposure and poor clothing. It recounts a 1896 testimonial of a severe cold resolved after taking Williams Pills, praising the product as a cure for debility, nervous disorders, and a range of ill health, with purchase details and price.
A sale at Sagw's drug store at noon tomorrow lists DeWolf Horen in ICI Captain as the featured performer. It is expected that the new comedian will appear next Wednesday night. The periodical review notes the production as perhaps the most grotesque cure ever staged on the American stage.
The performer Shan DeWolf Koppertn, billed as El Capital and The Wizard of the Nile, appears in an elaborate makeup and costume heightening his stage presence. Report notes he entertains audiences with elaborate disguise, large stature, and high-energy antics during performances in Denver venues.
June 1 Tacoma reports a hobo influx as 300 or more roam toward California after being rounded up from Butts Mont. Police plan to move detainees along the line to Spokane and then toward California frontier sites, citing jail crowding and the need to disperse the gang.
Madrid reports the queen regent held talks with the president of the senate and discussions centered on appointing Senor Canovas del Castillo to lead out of the crisis. A conference with the president of the chamber is planned, while Marshal Martinez de Campos travels to Madrid though he distances himself from party politics.
Union Trust of New York secured a court order from District Judge Langhin continuing Aldace F Walker and John J McCook as receivers of A T & S F Ry property in New Mexico. The move advances the Santa Fe reorganization. further orders on disposition of proceeds to be sought. Meanwhile Aaron B Charlesworth, a stone mason, was badly injured after a fall at a Kansas bridge site and is hospitalized with severe internal injuries.
Dra F Raater chief surgeon of the Santa Fe calls all railroad surgeons to meet at the hospital next Wednesday to organize a Santa Fe surgeons association. 170 surgeons are connected with the Santa Fe line from Chicago to Purcell, Mi Paso, Denver and Ashore, with likely attendance at the initial meeting. The group will elect officers and may meet in Topeka semi annually or annually.
Santa Fe officials praised machinist Hancock for the Bantock weed burner now in operation on the Santa Fe line last week. It reportedly burns 20 to 40 miles of track daily, using heated oil to vaporize weeds at the roots, with plans for multiple units and possible adoption by other roads.
Surveyors map route from Deming New Mexico to Globe Arizona with a Phoenix to Globe line proposed. The plan envisions a direct connection to Duncan Solomonville and through the valley to Globe linking two Santa Fe trunk lines and boosting Arizona mineral, agricultural, and timber transport.
General Superintendent H. C. Mudge and El A. Mudgee oversee raising the Santa Fe company track near El Paso Texas. The submerged Rio Grande track is being lifted with jacks and gravel filled in to form a solid foundation, exploiting local gravel abundance to reduce costs.
The Santa Fe proposes to double the main line from Santa Fe to Haven, with additional related work. The project aims to begin within two months and will allocate about $35,000 to Topeka, funding neighborhood improvements and infrastructure changes.
The Stats Journal reports plans for a 800 foot shed at the Santa Fe shops with five miles of new 60 pound rails and a mile of main line moved. Total cost about 25000 dollars. work on both tracks and shed to start in a few days.
Dodge City notes on depot construction report rowed stone from Cottonwood Falls and cut stone from Colorado for the new depot. Red trimming stone also from Colorado. Four months estimated to finish the Bull Conductor Bender’s Patent Newton. John Bender of Newton granted a cow milker patent. inventor an elder Santa Fe conductor. Details vary and are not fully given.
Washington reports the attorney general directs a suit against the Traders' Livestock Exchange of Kansas City Missouri under the federal antitrust act. The complaint seeks to halt boycotts fines and discriminatory actions against nonmembers and any concerted effort restricting trade in the Kansas City stockyards. The United States sues J C Anderson and about 160 others in federal court seeking injunctions to preserve open livestock trading.
A telegram from Emperor Nicholas to the Sultan after Domoko r announces sincere friendship and urges a halt in fighting. It praises the Ottoman moderation and calls for an armistice aided by mediation, hoping to strengthen ties and wisdom. The message ends with a personal note of enduring friendship and signs as Nicholas.
The policy change allows Ute postmasters to serve out terms unless removed for cause and signals upcoming full-term appointments. It is reported that post office commissions expiring between now and July will be considered expired, following a cabinet meeting. The administration aims to fill offers before the new fiscal year to start accounts in the next quarter.
The Shannon bill to curb long bicycle racing passed the Illinois Senate after earlier House approval and awaits Governor Tanner's signature. It aims to limit continuous riding to 12 hours, spurred by a six day Chicago race in which a contestant suffered mental collapse. Separately in Springfield, an anti department store bill was defeated in the House by 77 votes.
Numerous Topeka churches schedule Sunday services and events led by pastors including Rev J D Countermine Rev M I Thomas Rev W LeGrant and Rev C W Searing with sermons on faith or charity. Activities include Sunday school Epworth League and prayer meetings at First Baptis t First Unitarian Second U P and other churches.
Colum bus broker Chas B Hood certifies the cough remedy as unequaled. J B Brown of Fort Wayne testifies a two year cough cured. B F Merrill of Balwinsville recommends it over any doctor. Mrs Hermraing of Chicago keeps it on hand for instant relief from croup. Free trial at J K Jones drug store Fifth street and Kansas avenue.
Justice Collins rules biking on Sundays in New Jersey is illegal and bars a cyclist from damages in a collision suit. The plaintiff, riding for pleasure, violated the law and cannot recover. The decision will be appealed. Benevolent women rewarded in patent office incident. Frances B. Erwin of Louisiana advanced after waiving her turn to aid a sick co‑worker.
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