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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1900
Page
3
An ad-promoted cure promises to restore nerve energy and general health with a Wonder ful Electric Pile. It claims permanent relief from weak nervous and run down conditions, granting renewed vitality and spirit. Available by mail order at $1 per head, with testimonials and direct sales.
Railroad news reports President Huntington's announcement that the Santa Fe will construct a new line opening the mining territory along the Colorado River. The project aims to unlock mineral districts and foster regional growth.
New York Commercial reports there will be no joint Santa Fe Southern Pacific line between Ogden and Lower California or any tailroad tie-in between Utah Nevada and California. Santa Fe plans allegedly include a Colorado line for mining rail access, while Huntington disputes joint venture rumors and notes no immediate construction.
The report highlights 90,000 miles represented with a nine percent increase. total earnings rose by about three percent over last year, with 10 percent more mileage new or improved. Grain movement in May lagged behind prior years yet western lines saw gains in traffic, while southern and western roads posted higher earnings. Regional comparisons show substantial gains across eastern, central, and southern routes driven by expanded mileage and freight movement.
The article outlines discussions on financing a proposed Denver, Kingfisher and Gulf line and other arterial surveys. It notes presence of A Cunningham in the east during survey work, potential arrival today, and mentions a southern terminus near Latine Pass ten miles from Port Arthur, Texas.
Guthrie and Western Line will continue to Watonga with trains operating by a stated date. Workers moved from Guthrie to Seward while a new town site near Seward was announced by landowner Burg. Officials deny plans for Rock Island to enter Watonga as Brock Island work begins.
Mr Paxton introduces new regulations for the Santa Fe division, emphasizing tasting responsibilities and changes to crew procedures. The reforms focus on stricter handling of stores and trip readiness, with attention to order and timing of duties.
A Santa Fe man is shot during a railway incident as a brakeman fires a second shot striking the man’s shoulder. The train crew deny seeing intoxication or intentional targeting, while the wounded man’s motive remains unclear. Witton, a longtime company employee, is noted in the report.
The Railroad YMCA rally draws strong support with around a fraction of the week’s applications securing new members. The contest runs until December 15 with a prize, a TF Jewel watch, on display at the Santa Fe general watch inspector’s office. In jockey standings, Cannon leads a group of riders including Sloan Heit Hisby Halsey Reiff Rickahy Lastes Martin and Madison Jullow fre with seven winners this week across the Recess, Sloan and Madden each claiming three wins.
Ed McGinnis of the Santa Fe shops suffered a foot injury when a heavy spring dropped onto his foot while with the truck gang. He was taken to the company infirmary for treatment.
The Kepustic Anger season party nominates T L Hogue for representative AG Wilson for probate judge John Thorn of the Twentieth Kansas for clerk of the district court B C Owen for county sttorper A F Meintsre for superintendent S H Allison for commissioner F W Sponable for state senator from Jolsen and Miami counties with delegates to the senatorial convention Burton addressed the convention Mohler for state senator in Saline and Oltons counties Duthie supported J F R Burton Mohler recalled voting for John J Ingalls in the senate and endorsed Py tell it a 1an for John J Ergulls delegates for Burten Baker Ingalls or the devil S J Pshorn speaker of the house Renominated by a vote of 11 to 21 over Thomas Adersen Isbots undecided on Speaker fate
Denver and Colorado Springs to Pueblo and return priced at 24 dollars. Tickets on sale with limited stopovers at Colorado common points. Warnings and awnings mentioned. J. Thomas Lumber Co located at 614 Van Buren Street.
Tickets go on sale June 1 at Coldmide common points with a stopover planned Wednesday. The event lists no further details on times or participating organizations.
Mrs AL W Wells of 13 Chandler Street testifies after years of kidney pain. She bought a box of Deans Kidney Pills from Rowley Suse’s drug store and felt relief, calling it better than prior treatments. The ad praises Dean's Kidney Pills as the sole sold nationwide through Poster Milburn Co. Remember, no substitutes.
Topeka hosts its first polo event with four top prize winners returning from last year and Kansas City sending entrants. Railroads grant reduced round trip fares. The amphitheater on the Keith tract will host evening electric performances across three days with luxury seating and reserved boxes. Purses and special tickets offer access to arena and promenade. Masters of ceremonies and judges are named.
River Jordan water blessed at First Presbyterian as eleven infants were baptized during a children's day program marking a graduate class moving from the primary to the intermediate Sunday school department. Dr Cuuntermins led the baptism using water from the Holy Land. The pastor praised the congregation for their Christian charity.
A Cuban post office employee case notes a court order allowing opening mail in certain circumstances. It discusses that sealed packages prepaid at third or fourth class rates may be opened, and that sending a package at first class rates under seal is seen as suspicious, potentially guiding post office inspectors.
Misnapolis reports after the state convention adjourns that BF Eaves may win Bryan’s endorsement for vice presidential running mate. Indiana delegates are expected to support Shively for governor and back him at Kansas City, with an active campaign planned. Democratic leaders see a national candidate from Indiana boosting the ticket.
Mayor Drew declares a campaign to close all liquor outlets in Topeka, promising to persist until every dealer is gone. He notes several drugstores and joints have already been pulled and hints at more actions to come, calling the effort a success and indicating further steps will be announced.
Contractor Hitchie has started destruction of new Urick sidewalks in Potwin Place and Martin and Dean areas. Initial work began Seventeenth and Buchanan. total walks about 71 00 feet with 5 000 feet Pew walk to be laid and 66 000 feet old bound walks replaced. Contractor to lay at least 1000 feet per month, weather permitting, with completion expected before December.
Wm A Peffer addressed the spirit ualist meeting at 40 Kansas Avenue last night on Higher Moral Development. He did not speak in favor of spiru ideas and urged progression rather than sanctioning spiritualist concepts.
A contained clipping notes rising sentiment against Americans and foreigners in China as U S relations remain tense. The document cites possible disturbances and warns that trouble could erupt at any moment amid political strains and diplomatic friction.
Mrs Seartie described three or four spirits flocking around Mr Peffer and named them but failed to identify any. The group showed eagerness to name spirits Mrs Seartie could describe. The spirit friends predicted Judge Jobs Martin would address the meeting next week.
Pennsylvania Democrats weigh Hubert E Pattison as a potential vice presidential candidate for Bryan at Kansas City. The Philadelphia Bulletin and party leaders push Pattison while De superior supporters in Philadelphia and northwest back the idea as strengthening the ticket. Pattison has indicated willingness if the convention chooses him, fueling city committee talks and indorsement efforts.
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