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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1900

Page

3

British Doctors Cure Catarrh with Promised Secrets

An advertisement from the British Medical Institute claims cures for catarrh and related disorders. It lists treatments and alleged results, including nasal applications, tonics, and plasters, with claims of curing palpitations, skin ailments, cancer, piles, constipation, and ruptures. The notice promises discreet inquiries and writes of surgeon Edward McCully as in charge at 0 Typika avenue, offering letters answered without worth.

Junee Doveule Kanes Sour Westur Typika Avenue Omac

May Tawen Sued Over Grocer Bill in New York

A New York grocer sues May Tawen for 20.35, claiming unpaid goods sold at prevailing prices. The issue centers on legality of a court ruling and the involvement of a high court panel. The dispute triggers a municipal court date set for April 2 with further proceedings noted for April 2 and a Supreme Court decision under scrutiny.

New York Cowcernen Bouse Taareabe Monsage Ducuing Bird Triad Tee Teth Dittriet Municipal Eeirt Iuet Bryrin

Alexander Jester Sentenced for Murder in Alle County Case

The court sentenced Alexander Jester to two years for the murder of Gilbert Gates. The term begins on July 4 in Alle County, with the trial and verdict noted by local officials.

Mexics Alexander Gilbert Gates Aalle County Court Nina Buty

Free trial of a famous rupture cure by S. W. Rice

A well known authority, S. W. Rice, offers a free trial of his reputed rupture remedy to all readers. The ad promises a method that allegedly restores the ruptured parts and appeals to those seeking a cure, claiming dramatic results and urging prompt action to receive the trial.

Ds. W Rice

Railroad hearing on doubleheaders in Texas capital opens

Santa Fe officials and Texas railroad commission hear arguments on banning doubleheaders in the state. Barr and Mudge of Santa Fe attend with other executives as Texas employees threaten strike. The issue involves safety and competition across Santa Fe lines and feeder routes to Chicago California service.

Barr Menarer Mudge Santa Pe Texas Railroad Commission Austin Pestenday Hut Fanta Pe Southern Pacific Fort Worth Denver City Comittsaient Mall Road Santa Fe Texak Ratinina Ube Beartn Chicago California

Mr. Truesdale's Work Restores Lackswanna Road Leadership

Former Rock Island manager Mr Willam Truesdale, elected president of the Lackawanna railroad, returns to railroading after a costly restructuring. His career spans Terre Flatts, Chicago line traffic roles, and leadership at Rock Island, guiding the ailing line through receivership era while stockholders seek earnings.

Rock Island Lackswanna Road Lackawartin Railroad Kydwanor Fort Willan Hy Treesdale Rock Teland Terre Flatts Chicago, St. Paul Minneapolis and Oraha Railroad Great Northern

Missouri Pacific Changes General Manager Harding Plans Review

St Louis March 7 Stated on reliable authority that upon the return of Vice President and General Manager Harding to headquarters Timesay will be accompanied by W Watrous formerly division superintendent of the Cotton Belt system Watrous to be in charge with local officials reporting to him The greatest news from Gould headquarters is that Vice President CG Warner next to Gould will be called to New York to take charge of one of the Gould interests in the metropolis Warner’s appointment is not confirmed.

St Louis Hunset Harding Missoni Pavifield Iron Mountain System W. Watrous Diviekn Cot Ten Bolt Syste Mk. Watroustx Ives Funt Whit Lew York T. A Gould Effset Prvaitent CG Warner York Metropoli Werner Stent

Abandoned Property to Be Used by Missouri Pacific

A report notes the Missouri Pacific intends to use abandoned property for terminal and yard development in Hutchinson. The discussion centers on right of way, depot buildings, and potential advantages for the railroad with key figures Harding and others quoted as involved in plans and approvals.

Missouri Pacific

Immigrant Train to North Dakota Arrives in Chicago

A large movement of farmers from Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan prepares to depart Chicago for North Dakota. Between 100 and 1,200 families and eight cars of farm machinery will travel under General Immigrant Agent Tass. The route passes through Devils Lake Turtle Mountain and Mouse River districts, aided by Great Northern and Wisconsin Central officials.

Chicago Wwilay Thorn Uin Virginia Pennayointa Ohio Nidans Tiihols Mieisan Devils Inke Turtle Mountain Mouse River North Dakota Tass Great Northern Railway Wisconsin Cental Road Ipiay

Bradbury Named President of Reorganized P and G in Kansas City

Erie and Western Man announced as president of the reorganized Kansas City Southern railway, formerly the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf, with George Lewis Bradbury noted as vice president of the Lake Erie and Western. Bradbury could not be reached while on a Colorado trip with the Pittaburg reorganization committee. He reportedly leaves the road May 5. Passenger and freight agents of trunk-line railroads met in New York, discussing rates and commission for excursion agents and a reinstatement of the previously abrogated rating agreement. Also reported: work on extending the Bellingham Bay and British Columbia railroad, contracts for coal mines by Corkwall and others, a dog and train chase near Lang, and rising earnings across 57 roads in the second week of March.

Chicago Waren Wimes New York Trunk Line Association Western Unet Whatcom Waar Bellingham Gay and British Columbia Sumas Were Doulder Creek Coranl P35 Corkwall Alving Hayward O, Mills

Prom Newton and Newton rail crew updates

Conductor Pleres of Gottanwood covers west of Great Bend. Ferelson recovered from injuries and returns to weekly duties. Sain Tiase back from Pawnee Hook, resumes work. E Fouts, foreman at Baton NM, visiting Indian Territory. Neubert plans move to Arkansas City and rents Port property on Bant Broadway. J D White on ten day vacation in Colorado. Merrifield, Atterback, and Pintrock advancing crew roles. Charlie Rittenhouse moved from Great Bend to Newton, Dick Woodbury’s layover shift at Bend. Cal Deming on street duty, recovery delays, motive work planned in Topeka area. Albert Overton letters with Topeka crew preparing electric heating plant. incandescent lights to be installed shopwide.

Pleres Gottanwood Great Bend Ferelson Sain Tiase Pawnee Hook Hiss Tiuse Baton Bet Indian Territory Mechanin Neubert Arkansas City Bant Broadway J. D. White Colorado Pernia Pintrock Merrifield Atterback Charlie Rittenhouse Newton Dick Woodbury Bend J. K. Humeey Cal Deming Albert Overton Topeka Arcan

Nightshift workers listed for Ashted common lamps

A fragmented note notes help for night shift laborers at Ashted common and lamp and torch provisions present. The unreadable text suggests support for workers on duty at night.

Presen

Hillis Denies Foreordination View Separated From Presbytery

Theological leaders at McCormick Professors challenge Dr. Hillis sermon on eternal punishment and foreordination. Hillis states his views misinterpreted and asserts he may withdraw from the Chicago Presbytery if his membership becomes a burden. He defends tolerance and charity and insists on his gospel of love and divine government as parental.

McCormick “Theological Terminary Chicago Hershle Johnson D.C S Siarquis Wills G. Craig ND. Hillis Plymouth Church Brooklyn Presbytery of Hills Hit Hillis Theological Seminary Evanston Central Independent Church David Swing Central Church Pulpit Ihe. Gray The Interior Swing Presbytery

Secretary Root Proposes Pacific Division for Philippines

Secretary Root directs creation of a new military division named the division of the Pacific to cover the Philippine archipelago. It will be divided into four departments: northern Luzon under General Bates, Visayas under General Hughes, and Mindanao and Jolo under General Kopbe, with Major General Otis as division commander. The aim is to free Otis from inland duties and focus on policy and civil administration.

Wasatngis Mataos Root Philippines Pacific Philipine Archipelago Sbrn Northern Luzon Bates Department of the Visaiyas Hughes Department of Mindanao and Jolo Kopbe Otis Miles United States War Department Jim Mberty

Money Shipment for Philippine Soldiers Cheered by Brokers

A subtreasury shipment of 1393.08 for Philippine Army payroll reached New York with $500 in gold in wooden boxes and $20,000 in sums packed in cartridges. Eighteen soldiers guarded the convoy down Broad Street as brokers cheered the operation. The two trucks were sent to the US transport Sumner, bound for Manila.

Philippines Aengine New York Broad Street United States Sumner Tor Manila

British Censorship and Cable Steaming Policy Debate

A Westleton dispatch reports British censorship plans under the Paris Convention of 1818 to stop cable steamers intended for Pretoria. The move drew a tacit U S inquiry for guidance to the St. Petersburg government, while the United States seeks clarity on potential impacts of these censorship actions.

New York Mat Bera Westleion Cays United States Pretoria Cape Town Durbar Great Britain Ruste Hh St. Petersburg

Andersons Report Highlights Cavite Campaign Actions

Colonel George S. Anderson published a report on the January end campaign in Cavite province near Santa Tomas. The Thirty-eighth Infantry faced fire, freed 130 Spanish prisoners at Lipa, captured 70 more at Ito Sario, recovered nearly $20,000 abandoned by insurgents, and noted heroism by Bullard Crake Read Moore Collier and Sergeant Major F. Met. Smith. Casualties included Corporal Young and Private William Nelson, with Private James Ivan mortally wounded. Lieutenant Summerall and his battery also received commendation.

George S. Anderson Cavite Luon Anderson Perez Das Hathaeme Santa Tomas Bullard Thirty Canpalen Lipa Itosario Calon Bullard Crake Read Moore Collier F. Met. Smith Summerall Young Jamen Ivan Thirty-ninth Infantry Wiliam Nelson Thirty-eighth Infantry

Daly sale ends with $159 408 total receipts

New York March 28 the Daly collection sale at American art galleries closed after twelve sessions. The day’s total was 15 042 and last night 20 250, bric a brac 17 304, pictures 6 146, books 166 033 overall. A famed Douai Bible sold for 5 05, a remarkable but far below its cost of over 15 000.

New York Daly Osly

Obstruction Ahead in State Board Condemnation Case

The state auditor is likely to block payment on the condemned site purchase. John Seaton and M Heery face a snag as vouchers may be refused and warrants denied. Auditor Cole has been enjoined from acting and may avoid risking his position in the disputed condemnation matter by the State Board of Public Works.

Way John Seaton M. Heery Ganehrs State Board of Public Works Cole Cote Subjee

Weilep Plans Return to Seek Kansas Speakership

E C Weilep of Galena, long a senate door-keeper, plans to return to Kansas to seek re election as a legislator. Republicans claim reorganization will grant patronage to friends, with plates for Baker and others worth up to 000 per year. If Wesler remains speaker pro tem and Populists control the lower house, Weilep would vie for speaker.

Senate E. C. Weilep Galena Kansas Baker Wesler Weilep Tpaitet

Riddle Still In Office As Appointments Pending

Governor Stamey notified Taylor Riddle to continue serving on the state sanitary commission until a successor is appointed. Riddle's term expired March 25 and Campbell of With-Na was reappointed. no name was announced for Riddle's replacement. The commission's expenses are limited to 360 dollars at July 1 with new appropriations forthcoming. Updegralt of Topeka expected to replace Taylor Riddle when the governor returns to Topeka.

Stamey Cus Taylor Riddle Hue Stock Sanitary Commission Hiddle Riddle M. C Campbell With- Na Stanley Mr. Campbell

Prisoner Abducted by Mob Dies After Train Incident

In Greenville Mississippi on March 2 a Black man identified as Wil Edwards, aka Wits Smith, was seized from a train by a mob while being moved toward Union County for trial. Deputies and Sheriff Chilton were overwhelmed at Deer Ore bridge as onlookers restrained them, bound the prisoner, and fired a volley, killing him.

Greenville Miss Wil Edwards Alls “Wits Smith Edward E. Jobiscoe Hulanes Fasno I Raler Talay Sven Chilton Teanwenh Triad Deer Ore Sher Chilton

Brief Telegrams From Across The World Inaccurate Dispatches

A compilation notes varied telegrams from St. Petersburg, Copenhagen, Washington, Kingston, and London. Reports touch on delays in a Russian viewer, South African peace terms, Danish Antilles sale rumors, Peru overshadowed by mineral issues, and British Caribbean maneuvers. Also cited are appointments in the U S Navy, a Carnegie Steel charter, and Australian delegates welcomed by Queen Victoria at Windsor.

Shot by Sape Crackers At Birmingham Station

Police officers Wr Kirksey and FE Actas were shot and seriously wounded when two white men, suspected thieves, opened fire as they were transporting a prisoner to the station. The suspects fled after the exchange, amid reports of burglary at the Standard Oil Company office.

Birmingham Als Wr Kirksey FE Actas Wollen Rex Kart Poltcenina Kirkley Adams

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