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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1899
Page
3
Mrs E M Hill of Bergen Street Brooklyn testifies that Warner's Safe Cure restored her after years of suffering. She notes both her father and husband were physicians but she endured long troubles and now urges others to hear her tale and bless the makers.
A massive blaze in Massillon destroyed Russell & Co's warehouse and about 300 threshing machines. The fire started in the warehouse and spread quickly, despite volunteer efforts. Several workers were injured or killed, and the loss magnitude prompted assistance by nearby companies. Insurance coverage was partial, and fire conditions hampered rescues as flames spread to distant areas.
A French embassy courier in Washington delivered treasury warrants totaling 1800 dollars against the sub-treasury. The two new warrants 08 6 pass via National City Bank and clear to the sub-treasury. Berlin banks reportedly paid the full marginal amount to Spain earlier.
Indiana report indicates the tomato crop is controlled and short leading to anticipated price increases. Speculators among two men are linked as buyers to packers, with contracts already sold and buyers warning that a large crop may ease the rise.
Chicago con men scheme to deprive the U S government of thousands by collecting second class advertising mail, shipping to Mexico, exchanging dollars for pesos, buying Mexican stamps, and mailing them back, claiming legal loopholes shield the plan despite postal laws.
A historic note records the Kansas River once being called the Camp river and Kansas City bluffs termed the Foothills of the Tacky Mountains of Missouri. The early century document mentions land at the Kaw mouth conveyed to the Hook Island railways, bounded by Turker area, Camp river, and the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains of Missouri.
The National Democratic Committee calls for a conference in St Louis and Milwaukee on May 3 and May 25 to map out campaign work. Edward C. Wall has received notice of the Planters' House gathering, issued by ex Governor Simns of Missouri and J G Johnson of Kansas.
A 19th century health notice explains that lacking fats and minerals weakens bones and blood. It cites nursing mothers with chronic illness or prolonged nursing as causing the same issues. Scott’s Emulsion, cod liver oil with hypophosphites, nourishes through milk to build strong blood, nerves, flesh, and bones in infant and mother. Scott & Bowne, New York.
Engine No 50 shatters speed records on the Santa Fe from Topeka to Emporia in 72 minutes with two stops. Engine No 30 makes a 7 minute leg of the same run, while trainmaster Tice hails the performance. Missouri Pacific plans rail upgrades from Kansas City to Atchison. Staffing changes include E I L Smith moving to Roswell as car inspector, P O Donnell resigning, J W Watson named roadmaster, and John Buncker promoted to yard foreman. Kansas City to Leavenworth track improvements and heavier engines anticipated.
A report from an apparent authority states that within sixty days the Las Vegas division of the Santa Fe road will receive ten Baldwin locomotives. The claim, if confirmed, signals a boost in motive power for the division and could affect regional rail operations and schedules.
Heavy new locomotives to be assigned between Raton and Las Vegas with Las Vegas as center. Richmond engines, currently on the division, will be used as extras for stock and passenger service. A convention of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen opens in New Orleans with about 730 delegates. A Santa Fe crew trip stops at Raton and Las Vegas, using engine 34 from Topeka. Ten wheel Brooks engines replace former eight wheel types on the Strong City branch.
J C Carrin known as Jack Carroll, a retired sergeant living at 1310 Lincoln, recounts revenge on Gen Shafter after a desertion period in Arizona. He describes a violent confrontation, court and release, and a later mountain pursuit where he arrested Col Shafter for violating game law, leading to a public march through town and mutual restraint to finish his term.
John Firey, Topeka’s famed miser, died aged 77 after a long illness. He left an estimated fortune between 50 000 and 100 000 dollars, owned twenty five buildings, and donated thousands to churches and charities. He lived frugally in a small room and died surrounded by two friends. His will and personal papers filled trunks, never destroyed, chronicling forty years of life. He was buried beside his brothers in Hagerstown Maryland.
A period ad touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as the great kidney remedy. It claims kidneys filter blood every three minutes and warns bowel cleansers fail. The ad offers a prepaid bottle and a health booklet, urging readers to mention the State Journal.
Paris May 9 reports persistently that Maj Marchand leader of the Marchand expedition slain by bandits while en route from Abyssinian capital to Ras Biboutel the French post. It is also rumored Capt Ramtier who carried Marehand’s report to Paris and joined the retirement from Pashoda wounded in the same encounter.
A fragmented health advisory urges young men to maintain steady habits to prevent illnesses from overwork and neglect. It touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for digestive troubles nervous disorders and early consumption in a voice echoing late 19th century patent medicine rhetoric.
Travelers from Kansas City and St Joseph can take weekly through sleepers to Montana and Washington after March 1. Service runs every Tuesday and Thursday via the Burlington route on the Montana Express through Butte Spokane Seattle and Puget Sound with connections on the Northern Pacific. Tickets include Santa Fe route options, with travel from Kansas City or St Joseph.
An advertisement touts a mystic cure for rheumatism and neuralgia that allegedly works in 1 to 5 days by acting on the system, promising immediate relief and lasting benefit. It lists Swift & Holliday as local sellers, with addresses on Kansas Avenue in Topeka, and warns of dyspepsia links to serious diseases. It also promotes Kilol Dyspepsia Cure, Gypsy Queen Baking Powder, discounted train rates, cigars, and hotel management notes.
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