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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1900

Page

3

Chosen Washington May 24 veteran event and dignitaries noted

Fragmented notes describe a Mystic Shrine gathering and campaign speech with figures like Henry Collier and Kinley, plus details of a Democratic territorial convention and ceremonial events. Content is garbled with many unreadable segments but preserves names, places, and the overall public notice tone of historic proceedings.

Washington Mystic Shrine Dlatinetiet Simousty Green Henry A. Collian Torsnte Canta Ae Kinley Wiite Hauer Toner Vinitine Cabinart

Resignation shakes top ranks at railroad plans

Assistant General Manager C. B. Schiacks resigns effective June 15 amid widespread dissatisfaction with leadership. Jeffery may depart soon as Colorado railroad chiefs discuss sweeping changes. Eastward hires expected to revitalize the road, with new officers to be chosen and strategic moves tied to Midland and Colorado & Southern control.

Hia Jeffery Sehlarks Amistant Colorado Railroad Bir BeMacks Navaier Michud Nixtine Etteras The Midland

Deal on Midland Sale Finalized Amid Change Talks

Denver reports confirm the sale of the Ceberate Midland to Colorado and Southern and potential shifts toward Rio Grande Western linkage. Stockholders must approve after formal change of ownership at the upcoming meeting. executives cite several legal hurdles and unresolved details delaying final conditions.

Colorado Midland C. & S.and Rio Grande Western Denver Ceberate Midland Colorado& Southern Statite Western Rio Grande PriWe Craene Witch

Santa Fe Reds Hit Tough Ride to Schedule Games

In Topeka area towns Santa Fe Red ball team struggles for a match with nearby squads. Owners report willingness to play but demand fair terms, while rival teams resist and officials press for responses amid mounting tension.

Santa Fe Rede Tegies Secretacy Citier Topeka Hedy” Lytie Grantville Ste Tock Istaut Horton Fie

Santa Fe Mortgage Filed After Sale of the Road

A Santa Fe mortgage filing describes two instruments dated May 21 1695 in Chicago. One instrument is an adjustment of a note, the other relates to a mortgage linked to a road sale. The filing notes the mortgage as among the success stories of the period.

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Scott's Emulsion claims faster cure and strength boost

Scott's Emulsion touts superior curing power over cough mixtures saying it enriches the blood strengthens mind and body and restores vigor. It asserts cough mixtures won't cure stubborn coughs and promises better overall health benefits.

Topeka Santa Fe Loan Agreement With Ion Trust Company

A loan of 1700 dollars from Atehi- Son Topeka Santa Fe Railway to Ion Trust Company of New York, due October 1, 1935, at 4 percent interest. Taxe of 4 percent for one year prior on gold bonds, with bonds totaling 145,400,000 secured by the railroad’s general mortgage. Road property is located in Missouri. Dated December 12, Int.

Atehi- Son, Topeka Santa Fe Hailway Company Ion Trust Company of New York Missouri

Senator Ryan Helps Ed Halliey Secure Damages

Senator W H Ryan, a diplomat and lawyer, advised and negotiated a settlement with the Rock Island railroad for Ed Halliey of Grant township who, after a wreck near Kansas City, sued the company. After six months Ryan secured $2.00 in cash indemnity, praised for efficiency in corporate damage cases.

Eacs W. H. Ryan Pittsburgh Tribune Ed Hailiey Grant Township Rock Island Railroad Ed Halliey Ble Kansas City Beme Ganenees Ryan Hd. Halliey Halliey

Music for Railroad Men at the Railroad M C A Parlor

Regular evening program at the Railroad M C A parlors featured solos by Laura Tilson and Tiltie Zimmerman, vocal numbers by Mattie McCanly and Steulah Pas Ker, fife and cornet pieces by Jeane Langston and Frank Swer, a guitar and mandolin duet by Loem Smith and Fred Ravers, plus recitation and other performances.

Schromer As Tollows Laura Tilson Stther Tiltie Zimmerman Mattie AicCanly Fife Jeane Langston Ming Steulah Pas ‘Ker Miss Gertle Umpelsby Madoli Lo'em Mrs. FD Bwith Frank Swer Rose Oval Womale Clayton Rod

Rock Island buys Denver terminal land from Colorado Eastern

In Denver May 24 a deal closed giving the Rock Island road control of the track right of way and valuable terminal ground in Denver held by the Colorado Eastern railway. The acquisition revives the transcontinental plan with the Texas Pacific connecting Rock Island to the Utah border and hints at extending west to Salt Lake City.

Denver Colorado Eastern Railway Rock Island Pukcenip Ibis Gertral Salt Lake City

Railroad executive predicts prosperous Nebraska crop year

Mr Geo HIdwell general manager of Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley railroad said in Omaha that Nebraska trap conditions are excellent and prospects look bright. He noted eight million acres of corn and one and a half million of wheat, with railroads anticipating heavy business.

Geo. FL Hiidwell Fremont Elkhorn D& Missouri Valley Bnd Parte Fanta Fe Hidwell Idwell

NEW BRIDGE MACHINE ON TOUR FOR SANTA FE POWER

W Stevens of Cleveland Ohio reports a new bridge machine designed to trim mortise and tie components for bridge building. He says the device could become a time saver if it proves satisfactory and may replace hand work on future projects.

W. Stevens Cleveland Ohio Stevens Guthrie Oklo Topeka

Railroad work and travel notes in Junction City crowd

Fragmented report from Guthrie era workers with names like Moris, Land, Olsin, and Wright. Mentions Katy line crews, ballast from Sherman Hill Wyoming, Blue Valley service, Beatrice Nebraska trip, and Union Pacific round house repairs. Casual movement of Conductor Moris and Captain Wright noted amid maintenance activity.

Fromes Sherman Hill Wyoming Peniwear Scontuctor Moris Katy Conductor Ath Bia Run Condo Olsin Wick Jobo Wright Junction Chy Ogden Dick Clark Eck Mothe Conauette Mort Smitty Blue Valley Von Man- Hatten Beatrice Neb Oxton Pacific Thres Mullet, Weat Manhattan Ie Gang

Teachers Elected by School Board for 1 Year Assignments

The School Board elected Miss Avi Murphy as the sole vacancy and named Miss Daisy Mobell to the High senior faculty. Numerous principals and teachers were assigned to various schools including Gramm at Laurel and Page, with Mrs. Murphy positioned as acting administrator for the Arts department and others listed throughout the district.

Schoo Board Avi Murphy Ginibtor Sngtivh Wertury Tha Egy Shes Hy Daisy Mobell Ha School Ds Bay ii Q School J. D. Whittemore Prisct Eyer Epi Princes Pal Mabel A. Miller Nelle Larcher Ma- Nader Markins Ied Heartbure Reg AL As Ler Bertha White Masde Pattizon Seit Oneal Wittkins Ary BE Lanaxton David’ Be Frants Jennace Guiney W. A. Wright Lenore Henry Minn Smecan Mane Bishop Herile Brown Jennie Clarkton Jaure Holland Grage “Root Kure E Tanchin School M. 3 Field Eer Builth Moore Beth Warner Jessie Donnell Katherine Crawford Bebe Martin Anta Payne Jace Cleland Trading Sea Waite Peinethal Ison Sein Nerhutiel Lawser Nara Sexton Hila Rote Fauste Saindtrer Pring Pal Hester Hawi Mattie Page Gusfeld Behealh Stary C. “Weet Peltelpal Gea Fe Floyes Ann “K "Palmer Anta E. Banke Adda A. Smith Gertrude Ae aedDley Julia Trippa Meee A Theses Sechook Carrie Goddard Prin Elgaly Callie Nowa Nettie Bt Schinele Luckhnen Bcutaty Tee Patterson Mareers Nesbaut Potetelisa Nageal Geordie Gilet Shanta Tingoes Muidred Hameln Tacalltan Maisie Net Ethel Motariney Abieall oHnea Masena Eee Toy Sree Ithet Shaw Meade Seneerer Sit See Sth Olla Porte Yaa Weight Lenlored Jaiiine A P. Barker Heed Cyrus Goddard J. J. Hf Iee Euatien Sale Dake Grant Ithe Ante Wek Ater Aa Uainer Jona Empton Fan Hao Joseph Pickers Minion Boal We He Brown Shantee el Mer Manteomers Tranner Sebon Ante Jorrs _Williams Wastineian Vachooks Wwilthan Siaaghter Monti Echoul Tradeshow Etd Ene Tee Gaines Amekca Chest Oo Xni Wilkersin Vay Haron Echnol George Tohardena Porsche Wulnm Hythe Luglid Anore Tam van Tie Divid Over Morton Claysete Weed Opaies Wehool Nelson Porigr Harrison Mava Ifa Hrysity L

Unclear health tonic claims prompt caution in 19th century ad

A degraded advertisement touts Tetteria Stommen Bitters for digestion and appetite, claiming pre meal use cleanses bowels and stimulates secretions, purifies blood and invigorates the liver, calling it the world’s most efficient medicine for stomach disorders, while warning against substitutes.

Advant ages of eliminating politics from jail and charity boards

Judge L G Kinne outlines a Kansas plan for nonpartisan control of state charitable institutions. He details removal of political influence, fixed board terms, required annual and biannual reports, bond requirements, and strict hiring and spending rules. The paper argues this structure improves efficiency, reduces graft, and fiberizes oversight through regular visits and audits.

Board of Control Senmembra Dn Ranney Cig Sa Tawar Kansas Tina Kinne Jackson Jas. F.jackson Minnesota Beir Minnenota State Board of Corrections and Pakiee

Reinforcing Discipline in Jails Through Exact Routine

The text argues for strict, clocked routines in prisons to ensure respect for law and confidence in authority. It urges insured systems, precise meal and exercise times, and regular movements to build habit and character among prisoners.

Prof Bleckmar Critiques Kansas Charities at Topeka Conference

Delegates at the national conference on corrections in Topeka heard Prof. F. W. Bleckmar defend Kansas institutions, urging classification for inmates, modern jails, and employment programs. He warned current funding by mayors and trustees fosters pauperism and crime, calling for thorough reform. He cited state facility counts including Penitentiary, Reform School, and various asylums to illustrate needs.

National Conference of Corrections and Chariies Topeka Kansas F. W. Bleckmar Lews Blackmar Reformatory Hutchinson Girls’ Industrial School Reform School Blind Institute Gsawatemle Asylum Asylurs Imbecile Asylum Deaf and Dumb Schoo Orphans’ Home Atchison Eas Tod

South Dakota Republican Convention Unanimously Nominates Tickets

The South Dakota Republican Convention met and adopted a platform opposing trusts. It endorses a constitutional amendment to empower Congress to act on trusts, supports the Tree Homes bill, supports federal currency legislation, and favors expansion. Delegates to Philadelphia were named with Turner Rice Moody Kingsbury Hanson Colling Bever Edmonds Pennington. Congressmen at large Burke Martis. Governor Herried. All nominations were unanimous.

Ss. v Congress Philadelphia Jamil Hrouch Turner Rice Moody L. I. Hostetter Kingsbury Betts Hanson

Wu's Protest Over Excluding Chinese From Philippines

Chinese Minister Wo Ting Fang protests Philippine exclusion policy as contrary to international law and Chinese-US treaties. He cites long relations between China and the Philippines, seeks prior notice before policy changes, and warns of unrest if continued. The note critiques Gen Otis' 1898 order and calls for continued free intercourse and trade. The San Francisco consulate telegram is mentioned.

Philippines Washington Centire Wo Ting Fang Tme Philippine Islands China Onze Ari United States Gen Otis Hey Congress San Francisco Tortay Spicki

Lydia Pinkham Remedies Praise From Women Letters

A collection of letters from Crand Earr and Ciara Karr praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from back aches cramps and general female health issues. The missives urge other women to seek Pinkham's advice and remedy based on experiences shared by readers in Indiana and Rockport.

Proteus Lydia E. Pinklam Ind Jodie E. Pinkham Ciara Karr Rockport

Tortured Witness Testimony From Kentucky Case

S. Martin of Disis Kentucky testifies about night throat pain and relief after Dr King’s New Discovery. He claims four years of family illness and relief from coughs colds and chest troubles. Price 0 and bottles guaranteed with a free trial. Wagevoers Droge Store Sol Kansas 9.

S. Martin Disis A. ‘T. Wagevoers Droge Sol Kansas

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