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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1899

Page

2

Mrs Pinkham's Medicine Restores Health in Women

Letter from Mrs Kuhn expressing deep gratitude for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She details eight years of womb trouble, fatigue, and inability to work, then reports renewed strength and daily ability to work after using the medicine and related products. Also mentions a second testimonial from Mrs Saxans praising cure and willingness to recommend the remedies.

Kuhn Fepean Mas Proenax Lydia EB Pinkham Grenaxo Lydia B. Pinkham Iza M. L. Saxans Guy Mazen

Neighborly policy to protect Celestial Kingdom from European aggressions

A San Francisco dispatch reports a Japanese policy to return all men captured from China in the recent war to the Chinese government. The plan aims to shield China from European powers, with Japan focusing on trade rules and limited repairs by native merchants. The Dowager Empress and Generals oppose provocations while disease and foreign interests loom in the background.

San Francisco Scotus Mpecal Japan Thia Fite Janarexe Gener Bussima Jungis Ts Po Redeianeer

Abilene Politician Feud Behind Quiet Topeka Return

J R Burton and Cyr Leland, once bitter rivals in Kansas politics, reassessed their feud in Topeka after Burton warned Leland of a potential fight. Burton pressed for a United States senator seat and clashed over Baker’s position, prompting Leland to vow open conflict if needed. The exchange eased tensions as Burton pledged fair fight and Leland promised no bushwhacking in future politics.

J. R. Burton Topeka Cyr Leland Mr. Leland Mr. Burton Leland Burton Ther Om Leland Dave Mulvate Dides Senator Baker Hook Baker Teland Morton Albaugh Aibaneh United States Kansas Mr. Marin Mr. Athaush Albaugh Ofsset Bim Lim J¢ T Topeka Noun St Lest Mr. Baker

Pairchild In Charge at State Agricultural College

The board of regents of the state agricultural college has placed President Fairchild in charge of the institution until a suitable successor is chosen. The former president Vi has been dismissed, and no successor has been elected. Fairchild is not related to the ex-president and resides in Ellsworth.

The State Agricultural College Thin City Fatroniid of Regents Tresident Vi Fairchild Ellsworth

Governor Halts Mileage Fraud Probe at Parsons Visit

Governor Stanley orders a stop to the mileage fraud inquiry as the legislative committee touring Parsons was entertained by town residents without charge, though members earlier located the asylum and traveled at public expense.

Parsons

Fragmentary committee discussion on governor and deficits

A partial record shows the governor receiving wills and replying to committee officers about a deficiency for the contingent fund. The language notes the fund is too small to cover costs and criticizes committee spending and appropriations by the legislature.

Clay Center petition protests asylum site at Parsons Kansas

A Clay Center Improvement Club petition circulates among taxpayers across Kansas urging Governor Stanley to suspend action on locating the new insane asylum at Parsons. The letter cites alleged legislative intent and requests a possible legal review, seeking moral support for executive action.

Clay Parson Chay Center Kan Siri Stanley Clay Center Improvement W. KE. Stanley State of Kansas Parsons State of Kansas

New Kansas City Gas Firm Applies For Charter

The Consolidated Light and Fuel Company of Kansas City has filed with the state board for a charter. It plans to pipe natural gas from southern Kansas to Kansas City for fuel and heat, with capital of 25,000 dollars. Directors are S Merrifield and U S Demuree of Kansas City, Mo, CA Merrifield of Ottawa, F J Reed of Kansas City Kan, and F J Gardier of Girard.

Consolidated Light and Fuel Company of Kansas City State Board Kansas Merrifield U. S Ottawa F. J. Reed Kan F. J. Gardier Girard

Oklahoma Territory Partial Reimbursement Reduces Prisoner Care Debt

The Oklahoma Territory pays 9 000 toward the state debt for care of territorial prisoners at Laneine. The state treasurer shows 32 000 received from the territory to offset its liability, cutting total debt to about 25 000. Once tax collection starts, the balance should fall quickly.

Territory Kansas Okla Laneine

Banks to loan funds to rebuild reform school after fire

Topeka banks including Bank of Topeka Merchants National First National and Central National agreed at 4 pm Monday to advance 25 each toward replacing damaged reform school buildings. Total estimate about 1000 dollars for engine room laundry and other fire damaged areas. Board of Charities will prepare plans and contract letting once city lettings finish, aiming to rebuild entire roofs and repair injured walls where needed.

Topeka Reform School John B. Mulvane FG. Willard Miafor Wm. Simms P. K. Bonebrake Bank of ‘Topeka Merchants National First Natonal Central National Bank Stanley Board of Charities Frogress Walla

National League results and notable games

N L results show Cleveland and Detroit games with varied innings and scores. Emporia defeats Iola 10 to 6 with pitchers Drutmy Warner Gramly Moore. Governors meeting in Houston discussed invitations to a St. Louis convention with multiple state governors listed. Union Pacific offers reduced fares to Portland Puget Sound Helena Montana Salt Lake City and Utah points. contact agents for tickets.

Union Pacific Portland Puget Sound Helena Montana Point Salt Lake City Utah F.A. Lewis J. C. Fulton

Railroads Eye Rich Oklahoma Lands With Expanding Lines

Conservative railroad men predict Santa Fe and Rock Island will build hundreds of miles of extensions in Oklahoma and the Indian Territory within two years. Rock Island has already extended surveys and two small branches have begun. Santa Fe plans south from Caney to the Indian Territory and a link from Herman to Brickwell. Rich but undeveloped land awaits rail connections, enabling settlement and broader development then.

Santa Fe Rock Island Oklahoma Indian Territory Caney, Kan Indium Territory Hraman Brickwell O. T Indhin Tooth Reeds Lineas

Oklahoma Central Progress on New Rail Line Toward Collinsville

Independence June 13 report details three work parties at Caney Far tlesville and Collinsville building the Kansas Oklahoma Central and Southwestern railroad. Grading to Bartlesville completed and six miles of track laid south from Caney. By summer end trains expected to reach Collinsville with expansion toward Texas planned next year. The route favors new agricultural country between the Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific lines.

Pawluska Gene Country Santa Fe Missouri Pacific Collinaville Texas

Sheriff Bossed the Road in Galena Incident At Chief's Action

Sheriff W. Sparks seized cars of the Galena Joplin & Carthage electric railway after an injury suit by Mrs. Cora Cooper. Cars were held until bond of $10,000 and subsequent release. Legal action continues as $5,000 salt suit proceeds in Cherokee county court. Also, Santa Fe and Southern Pacific announce joint rates for Christian Endeavor conventions.

Galena Sherif W. Sparks A. A. Rogers Thomas Tuck Iertitt Habba Carthage Cooper Virrast Chernkes County Moon Santa Fe Southern Pacific Christian Endeavor Los Angeles Cal Santa Fe Railway Company Southern Pacific Company Epworth League Christian Endeavorers California Detroit

Santa Fe Picnic Plans For Topeka And Kansas City Trains

The Santa Fe shop committee completed arrangements for the annual picnic at Railrond Mf C A rooms. Three special trains will carry picnickers from Topeka to Kansas City and back. Prizes include shirts, hats, suspenders and a box of cigars.

Bante Fe Topeka Kansas City Jake Awh Robert Stockwell Jesse Cooper D. Alexander Cross Robert Else

Santa Fe to Give $3 For Every $1 Raised by Railroad Men

Santa Fe employees at Wellington organize a railroad charity drive. For every dollar raised, three dollars will be donated, mirroring Argentine YMCA funding. Petitions for subscriptions circulate as a semipermanent Wellington organization forms this week.

Santa Fe Wellington YM. C. A

Santa Fe Has Enough Steel for Double Track Across Kansas

A Santa Fe engineer reports sufficient steel on Kansas sidetracks to build a second main line track across the state. The sidetrack totals about 450 miles, likely more than any other railroad. Branch lines contribute hundreds of miles of sidings to this stockpile.

Santa Fe Kassas Kansas

Railroad Notes From the Albuquerque Shops

Workmen began digging the third of six holes for a new well at the machine shops to supply water for a large pump. Albuquerque Journal reports new pattern rooms and a house addition, plus a small engine destined for belt line use between Coronado and San Diego. Raton Gazette notes 300 car wheels received from Santa Fe foundry, with wheels fitted to axles west of Denver and Topeka shipments underway. Emporia rail men favor Wichita for the annual picnic. Engine 998 to be sent to Raton for mountain service.

Albuquerque Saya Albuquerque Journal Albuquerqie Coronady Resch San Diego Chicago Raton Gazette Santa Fe West Madison Doden Chiy Tom Denver la Sunita el Peso Topeka New Mexico Rio Grande Flo Grande Strong City Maloney Emporia Railroad Wichita Newton Winfeld R. Greene Canton Geo. Rice Multia—ville H. Dyer Fowler Sites J. E. Meek Arlington Stiles Mr. Meeks

Goodland News Details Local Transit and Theater Events

Engineer William Agnew and wife visit Herington while Goodland hosts a home talent stage show with Chief Dispatcher J J Van Auker and Dispatcher J W James. Depot improvements aim to aid employees and travelers as James temporarily relieves W A Young in Minnesota. Mrs Handley visits Kansas City. Paul McBride plans a long visit to Ohio. Rock Island No 10 touted as fastest, covering 140 miles Goodland to Phillinegore in 2 hours 45 minutes, with a palace smoking car. Ex-Conductor J M Justus, popular in Windford, now runs the Rock Island hotel. Mrs Morton, wife of Train Master W H Morton, recovering in Denver. Fresh cattle and horses unloaded in Goodland, pasture secured for 6,000 sheep expected from Ree Island.

William Agnew Herington Goodland J. J. van Auker J. W. James Goofland Dipnatcher W. A. Young Ehalr Palace J. M. Justus Windford Rock Island Mra Morton W. It Morton Denver

Rock Island Patcher to Visit Niagara Falls and Buffalo

Boston era style dispatch reports Rock Island expansion plans for Goodland yards to attract summer tourists with elegant parks. Indicated freight and passenger traffic will rise starting July 1 as rail service fares improve. Local staff changes include John Fulton taking Goodland shops role and Joseph Evans appointed dispatcher.

Rock Island Niagara Falls Buffalo Hork Island Goodlana Goodland Yards Hurlington de M Missouri River Kanes Braska St. Francis Atwood Oberlin Goodland Dresden John Fulton Central Branch Goodita Joseph Evans Herington

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