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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
3
A reader letter from Medford Wisconsin extols Peruna as a unfailing remedy for fatigue and weakness. It claims the tonic builds strength, aids circulation, and serves as a preventive against colds while praising its restorative effects on exhausted systems. The piece highlights endorsements from women seeking vigor and health through the product.
A lengthy report covers Governor Mount pressing for justice in the case involving the murder of Mr. Corbet and the implicated figures including Campbell and Justus. The piece details legal maneuvering, calls for hearings, and the political context surrounding the trial, with references to ties between state authority and local prosecutorial actions.
fragmented text mentions New York limited Tin and Vandalle Pensylvania tines and places such as St Tanede Lomm delis array Villadelphia with numbers and times, unclear narrative about travel and landmarks, no coherent event or outcome could be determined from the readable fragments.
Mayor Goodlander addresses council on proposed occupation tax amid criticism of tax valuation by County Attorney Sheppard. Arguments focus on retrenchment and public savings with estimates of about $2200 annual city savings if adopted.
A newspaper digest recounts William J Bryan’s national campaign prospects, asserting that Bryan will carry multiple states including New York and Ohio, with Jones predicting strong support in the Dakotas and a focus on money, imperialism, and trusts as core issues shaping the Democratic platform. The report notes Bryan’s appeal across Kentucky, Maryland, and a key fight anticipated in New York and Illinois.
Train ticket notice lists routes Denver to Colorado Springs Pueblo and return at 24 dollars via the Santa Fe. Indicates tickets on sale with stopovers at common Colorado points.
Rail road News reports a Topeka inquiry into We Insurance on theft of Pletcher W Humbert of Santa Fe who led in the Santa Fe hospital. The Supreme Council Knights of Equity of the World, headquartered in St Louis and represented in Topeka by N B Campbell, allegedly sold sick benefits to workers who later faced nonpayment issues. Humbert’s death prompted a hearing request to the state Insurance Commissioner as the order denies any contract liability.
Lawrence June 14 reports indicate surveyors for the Stillwell railroad may be assessing a Kansas City to Topeka to Mexico route. The plan reportedly includes the Carbondale right of way and southwest extensions, tying to an electric line. The ownership origin between Stillwell and Win met is disputed but the work suggests the Stillwell line story may be correct.
A circulation from Superintendent Dyer announces that next Friday A. J. Humphrey will head the Colorado and Southern shore trains. The roaster office is abolished, W. E. Fowler loses that post. Humphrey takes full charge of motive power. Starting Sunday Colorado and Southern crews operate Calorado Midhind Cripple Creek trains to Crorse Springs, replacing the Santaie employees.
Due to rising branch traffic on the Rock Tallund line the current combination baggage and passenger coaches are too small. The railway’s management plans to extend coach length by five to ten feet, dedicating the extra space to baggage and express service.
Chicago June 4 western railroad presidents admit they cannot maintain agreed rates since the pact last March. They say the rate situation for passengers and freight has become demoralized and is growing worse, undermining the commission payments.
The article notes a lack of concrete proposals at a New York gathering on rate cuts, with one president stating no plan will endure while the country has more railroads than it needs. Separate items report Santa Fe Master Mechanic Mitchell assigned to Chanute, with others moved or retained locally and a new Wellington clerk to be appointed.
June 14 Albuquerque voters approve a 15000 bond for a viaduct across the Santa Fe tracks followed by Santa Fe’s pledge to invest over 200000 in city improvements in the next fiscal year. Rock Island orders the first Pontes sleeper for the Dig Five train featuring enhanced berths and stained glass windows, with sleepers costing about 211000 each for Denver service.
Rock Island plans an addition to the freight depot at Van Buren Street to add freight rooms and a top story for offices. Plans foresee an east extension and rapid completion within two years amid national rail expansion. Nebraska transportation board presents W H Stilwell with an official state map showing rail lines and districts.
The VAcane at BUsanga Mme notes promotion of Guerge Sorenson to a higher post causing the death of traveling auditor W. W. Strickland of Santa Fe. Scranton station goes to J. F. Wolfe, ex-Eudora agent. Belgart, Delaware & Lackawanna chief clerk, becomes purchasing agent for the St. Joseph and Grand Island railway with headquarters in the city.
Emporia man C M Rich writes from Kansas claiming no personal involvement in Cuban postal frauds. He thanks Governor Stanley and other officials for interceding, says he was never informed of frauds or profited, and asserts his innocence while awaiting the completion of the investigation. He details his background as a reporter, schooling, and marriage, and notes letters from authorities defending his integrity were sent to J L Bristow.
The Rev Mrs Andy Dupree, after southern revival meetings, faced a dispute with W F Trellom on a sewing machine repair at her Topeka home. A rolled bill and subsequent demand for more money led to tension as the disagreement escalated.
The National Bank of Mexico declares a 17 percent dividend from last year’s business. It reports $14,000,000 paid capital and a net figure of $1,406,000. Directors attribute prosperity to a demand for sound enterprises. The federal government holds a cash balance of $12,672,472 in the bank.
Iowa progressives close their state convention naming a complete platform. They push prohibition on intoxicants, urge equal suffrage for women, and criticize executive enforcement while endorsing navy measures. Scatter about Edwin J Cooley elected Chicago school board successor. Rock Island Route fares and bank officer changes noted.
Account Republican National convention tickets on sale June 14-15-14, good en June 26. Choice of routes. King, agent, AT. & 8. F. for wi. Dyspepsia bane of human existence. Burdeck Blood Hitters saves it, prompt fiven peratestty: Regulates and tones.
Philadelphia and Return $30.00. Tickets on sale June 74. 15 and its Anal return limit June 26th. Chicago and Return SH, Tickets on sale June 33, and at Anal return lim it July 3rd. See AM. Fuller for full particular.
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