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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1900

Page

3

British Doctors Cure Catarrh In New Remedy Claim

An advertisement from 1900 extols a cure for catarrh claiming success through a “Medicine Institute” run by Edward Medr.Ly Burkece. It lists numerous ailments purportedly treated, including hay fever, skin disorders, and ruptures, with testimonials and a lettered roster of doctors and locations. The piece reads like a medical promotion from Topeka.

Hedd Lorie Dowels Kitney Sciatixa Firitiety Medivad Institute Topeka Suneony

Santa Fe railroad upgrades to start April first

General Superintendent Hessessie announced Santa Fe will begin track and bridge work on the Alahoma Division on April 1, employing several hundred men. Major ballast, replacement of wooden bridges, and new masonry and steel structures are planned, with upgrades extending to the El Dorada branch and the Santa Fe Roger line.

Hessessie Suite Me Okimboma el Dorada Fom Fiorenes Wintwit Horta Emerin

Santa Fort Worth Texas visit boosts Texas operations

Mr Alducci Walker chairing the Guard of directors of Santa Pesytow tours Fort Worth accompanied by Colonel Polk observes company improvements now in progress. The voyage covers Texas and New Mexico then back to New York. The Texan expansion includes a $20,000 project to improve freight facilities and depot arrangements. Prospects for a large cotton crop this year are noted amid investments in road beds and bridges. The company aims to erect a first class freight depot, while a question over double-helter regulation prompts concern about earlier economic methods. Huntington’s influence cited for Galveston modernization as a model for future expansion into Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma.

Fort Worth Texas Alducc i. Walker Guard of Directors Santa Pe Sytow L. J. Polk Walker Coton Folk Hi Progress Wither Téxas Huw Wong Ue Company Silver City New Mexico New York Chlewsen Ue Yatte Huntington Galvestos Ghirpatin Kansas Nevrasks Okahoma

Oklahoma Branches and railroad projects listed

The document details principal branch line plans by Santa Fe and affiliates across Oklahoma and Indian Territory for the year. It cites routes from Atchison Topeka to Fort Smith and Chickasha to Pauls Valley, with numerous towns, miles under construction, and contracting firms like Spurr & Stubbs Son and Dolman & Si.

Santa Fe Fork Island Oklaboma Indian Territory Atchiven Topeka Bina Toneach Donner Hon Walkite Valley Chicago Nook Sland & Pacific Oklahoma Atchison, Topeka Sante Po Perking Hartlesville Propernent Company Pueblo Cal Spurr & Stubbs Son Lawrence Ran, Ware & Muney Tue Marth Chickasha Fort Smith Ran Teitian Fort Sink Ark Pauls Valley Atchisum Jwika & Fonta Ryek Tsianda Parktie Chima En- Anadarki Fort Si

Reck Inland Must Stand For Carrying a Passenger

Junction Cy March 11 TTst season Mr 5 P Corkson on return from the south where He solid a Triad of Horses was taken With a fever. He bought a Ucket over the Reck Island for Wake City, but was carried nearly to Tu Deka, then sent back to White City. He was jostled about for a day in the tense hua oea arauly, and The catent come to in Council Grove on Thursday.

Reck Junction Cy P. Corkson Wake City White City Council Grove Tharaday

Kansas Man Gets It F Hef Made Superintendent

Vine Blatt Ark Mateh 11 W P Nett of Garnett Kansas recently serving as ant division superintendent of the Montana division of the Great Northern with headquarters at Kalispell has been appointed division superintendent of the St Louis South.

F. Hef St. Louis Southwesters Vine Blatt Ark Mateh W. PF. Nett Garnett Kan Oarintant Montame Great Northern Kalispell Most Heen Te Se St. Louis South

Great Railroad Year Shapes North American Traffic

A Pine Bill headquarters report notes RH Rowran’s promotion to general superintendent as part of a trend toward concentration at focal Cotton Belt shops. Railways expect 1900 to surpass 1889 in traffic and earnings with a February gain of 14,600,000 over 1899 and a total mileage rise likely above 25,000,000 dollars. Union Pacific anticipates April service from Kansas City to Junction City, McPherson, with an early call and a late afternoon return.

Chronicle North America U. P Junction City Union Pacific Kansan City McPherson Ines Junction City

Death of Dispatcher Van Auken in Goodland Kansas

Van Auken a day dispatcher at Goodland in the Rock Jeland company died there of illness. He was an old timer in railway service and had many friends in Denver and Colorado who held him in high regard.

van Auken Goodland Kan Rock Jeland Company van Auke Wear Denver Colorado

Newtons rail workers show activity in city operations

From Newton reports detail multiple railroad workers, engineers, and conductors around town. G M Whitt, recently back in Injunction City, runs on Union Parish. a Richmond compound engine from Frohman Locomotive Works visits the area for shop overhauls and later to the Grand Trunk. Jerry Dunkleberger replaces Sam Bourne on the Great Bend branch. W J McNell moves, and Frat Denp visits Klondike. Business remains brisk, with crews shuffled to manage demand.

Wan Lis Saha Rat Road Dan Saya Paw Peiving Jenee Jame Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireminn Krad Aucoess Richmond Frohman’ Locorotive Works Forrigenhal Jerry Dunkleberger Sam Bourne Great Bend Chas. Dean Rncer Henry Brunner Walter Kissick Keno County W. J McNell East Seventh Street Frank Porter Frat Denp Firermarr Artur Tea Klondike Jain IL Wes

Objections Filed on Democratic Platform at Lincoln Meeting

Washington reports quote ex-Postmaster General Don Dickinson criticizing the Nebraska Democratic platform as potentially offered to Democrats later. Arkansas Senator Jones calls the platform a true expression of Democratic sentiment, discusses referendum limits, imperialism, and potential Philippine independence within policy. Also includes a Harpers Bazar anecdote about a courting scene with Mrs Sterlingworth.

Washington Don M. Dickinson Nebraska Democratic Lincoln Party Chicago Jones Arkansas National Committee Bryan Che Central South America Philippines

Thirty Eight Convicted and Fined in Year by Police

Nearly two hundred arrested, one hundred three discharged, only a few fined. The list shows arrests for liquor selling since April 15, 1899, with columns for repeat offenses, fines and closures, lack of evidence discharges, and appeals to district court. Also notes a British steamer Pawnee quarantine due to three smallpox cases aboard.

New York Mediterranean Bermuda John Crawford William McDonald John Melbourne Riverside Hospital Tochamd Durely P. Cahheen Jy -Willite Rina E. Hickiron A. Crist Andy Dunene Regan John Oakley Kiley Wil Sharer Robi O B. Bates Banman S. Lawman John Oon Meinier Jockbecks F. Crist Jane Mapehailie A S. Lytle Brenty J. Hargraves Timon Leonard MM. Wootts J.B. Purnam Bob Neater Larry Sliceian D. Cramer J. Wincox Miikeelie Hayallie Dy Os Jones H. Hones Poe Godard Iior Ehaarite Horne Hie District Court Supreme Court Pollen Court

Blood of the Nation speech by Dr. David Starr Jordan

Dr. David Starr Jordan, president of Leland Stanford University, spoke to the Patria club at the Hotel Savoy on The Blood of the Nation. He argued that national history shapes bloodlines, warned against democracy’s enemies slavery aristocracy militarism and imperialism, and urged peace, justice, and universal virtues as enduring safeguards.

David Starr New York David Starr Jordan Leland Stanford University Patria Club Hotel Savoy Jordan

Pioneer printer F P Baker recalls S D Macdonald’s Kansas life

In a letter to the State Journal editor, F P Baker chronicles S D Macdonald, a pioneer Kansas printer who died last week in old Station B Topeka. He details Macdonald’s career from Wyandotte and the Wyandotte Gazette, fires, partnerships, and moves to Topeka and Denver, plus his service in the Kansas legislature and later years.

F. P. Baker S. D. Macdonald Topeka State Journal SP. Macdonald Kansas Quindaro Wyandotte County Wyandotte Macdonald Taylor Kansas State Record Bid Rost United States State Record F.G. Adams Judes Adams Macdonald & Baker Denver Republican Chicago Duncan Maconald State Editorial Association W. C. Campbell City Hill New York City Maconald Abe Sher

Senator Davis Pushes French Treaty Ratification

A Washington dispatch states Senator Davis, chair of the Senate foreign relations committee, released a detailed report in favor of the French reciprocity treaty. The document outlines U.S. and France commercial relations, tariff rates, and government actuary data, aiming to sway senators and ease opposition.

New York Herald Washington Davis Senate Committee On United States France

Dewey Illness Delays Public Reception in Savannah

Savannah reports Admiral Dewey fell ill delaying a public reception at the Desoto hotel where 5000 people gathered to greet him and Mrs Dewey aboard the revenue cutter Hamilton. Surgeon General Wyman and Dr J Graham attended the admiral who is resting and expected to resume plans soon. Meanwhile harbor ships were decorated in his honor and Mrs Dewey was hosted by a ladies committee at the yacht club. There is a brief quip about a Philadelphia wedding clock gifts between lines.

Savannah Dewey Desoto Hotel Hamilton Wyman Marine Hospital Service J. Graham Wag Yacht Club

Highbinders Raid Breaks Up Noted Chinese Gangs in San Francisco

San Francisco police conducted a raid on the Buck Simp Tong and arrested six high binders believed to be among its most notorious members. Authorities caption Su Ho Mum as the reputed leader accused of four murders. Several suspects are alleged to have killed rivals or stolen property. More arrests expected as investigators seek enough evidence for convictions.

San Francisco Chines High Buck Simp Tong Tong Su Ho Mum Chawit Volver

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