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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1900

Page

3

Populists Nomination Drama Signals Fissures in Deford Fight

Waverly figures A J Jackson campaigns amid party discord over William Deford’s bid. Letter writers urge endorsement shifts and caution against Demorats or coalitions. Copper and Deford clash over support and party harmony as voters weigh the district future.

A. J. Jackson Wavariy William Defor Mrsinktin Doltyy County Mr. Jackson Coffey County Uiem Gooner Waverly Deford Ud 40 Teket Kein Inter Wien Elles Harmony Elachinne Ente Billy Deford Cooper

Klondieers Enjoined Over Prohibition Violations

Eleven Klondikeers including James Talley John Mahoney and John Kennedy face temporary injunctions in Leavenworth court over disobeying liquor prohibitions. Petitions seek permanent injunctions and orders to seize intoxicants at Bailey Mahoney Kennedy joints. Several defendants already arrested for continuing sales to the public despite prior restraint.

Leavenworth Lewvenworth Jame Talley Juhn Mohaney Kenordy Galand Chas Brinnkiey Owls Koch Juin Cooney Silas A. Meeker Shas Wuerth Herman Hicks John Bagde Klondikert Bailey, Mahoney and Kennedy

Retaliatory measure drives trade clash with Germany

Washington May 29 report on House action tied to German meat import duties. Rep Bailey and conferees pressed a retaliatory bill backed by the National Live Stock association valuing U.S. livestock at over 6000000 dollars. The measure aims to block German goods by imposing a 10 percent additional duty on U.S. imports from the German empire.

Washington J. W. Springer Denver Ne Honal Livestock Association Halley Rad United States Gennan Empire United Suites IME Tech Dutien Cuomiler Germany

Emporia Bookkeepers Organize to Elevate Standards

A group of Emporia bookkeepers formed a society to raise professional standards and secure protection for the trade. Officers include President W. M. Yiart, Secretary J. B. Scott, and Treasurer C. Mexsurte. The organization aims to share technical information and improve work quality.

Emporia Empiria Kaw Ierceopere’ Sueuciation Deon Organicat Kate Wet Etevenmil W. MM. Yiart J.B Scott C. Mexsurte Eain

Last Limited Train Out of Los Angeles Ends Era

Railroad news reports Santa Fe will discontinue California Limited trains, with the last eastbound flyer from Los Angeles tonight. Chicago to Pacific coast service will shift after the San Francisco line opens, as the summer schedule may start July 2. Equipment changes and daily overland service are under consideration.

Santa Fe Chicas Los Angeles Chicago San Francisco Inter

Possibilities of Government Ownership of Railroads

A Topeka authored piece argues for state ownership of railways citing examples from Germany Belgium Australia and New South Wales. It claims higher employment with government operation lower fares and strong profits in various jurisdictions and posits a Boston to San Francisco government rail line as a hypothetical profitable national network.

Butler Topeka Germany Tin Yjars Berlin Victoria Belgium Hungary Sinen New South Wales Boston San Francisco United States

Fatal Locomotive No 174 Believed Spirit Possessed

Peru Tennessee May 29 Engine No 174 of the Wabash shops, nicknamed the Pro Jonah, has a long casualty list. Repaired as an experimental fast engine, it failed soon after return to service, wrecking a culvert and injuring several people, with two more men killed on the first trip after repairs. The engine was sent back to the city after the collision and suffered further issues.

Wabash Peru Wabash Ehopa Hare Nother Chicago

Are the children growing nicely this month

Question a reader asks about child growth and health with emphasis on monthly changes in strength weight and appearance and suggesting a remedy or product to try.

Philippine railway plans outlined by ex GM John Halsch

John Halsch, former general manager of the Mevils and Dasupen railway, discusses United States government projects in the Philippines. He describes a 175 mile line starting near Bulacan north of Manila, zigzagging through a fertile valley to Tuguegarao, with a populous northern province and rich land. A southern route from Manila to Albay would add about 175 miles and 90 branches, totaling over 400 miles.

John Halsch Mevils Dasupen Relway Rock Island Sty United States Philippines Bulacka Manila Bbe Tuguerarao Cagayan Albay Alan Beales

Price of Materials Drives Railroad Revenues Up

The article notes broad price increases across railroads with furni ture, freight cars, and other shop materials rising 35 to 115 percent. Engines and cars face full-capacity manufacturers and months of backordered orders as railroads contend with higher costs.

Sol Wreeland Trom

Santa Fe inspection and rail plans across Kansas and Oklahoma

Santa Fe officials led by President Hipley and Vice President Barr traveled by engine and private cars No 210 and 22 from Topeka to St Joseph for a check, then to Topeka and Arkansas City via Chanute. Widen shops planned in Wichita at former Burton Car Works with bonds up to 100,000. Raymond promoted to superintendent south of Kansas Railway of Texas. Several station openings and staff moves announced including permanent McPherson agent, and other personnel changes across divisions.

Hipley Barr Santa Fe Topeka Mudge Hobbina St. Joseph Ripley Bury Crough Arkansas City Chanute Stillwell Road Wichita Kan Withite Commercial Club Kansas City, Mexico Raymond E. Haymond Chicago The Nelligan South of Kansas Rairway Texas Arablia Texan

Braddock Denies Candidacy for Congress in Fourth District

Madison state senator J. T. Braddock says he will not run for Congress. He notes ten years in public office including county commissioner and state senate, and flatly declines any campaign, stating he won’t ask the people for support for congress.

Congress J.T. Braddock Madison

Supreme Court declines Dewey prize money claim

The Supreme Court upholds the Navy prize money ruling for Admiral Dewey and his sailors. It preserves the reduction from about 400000 to 200000 dollars, and the admiral's personal share from roughly 2000 to 20 dollars. Chief Justice Fuller and Justices White and McKenna dissent. Ex-Secretary Herbert’s counsel filed for rehearing.

Washington United States Supreme Court Admiral Dewey Americas Manila Congress Wiadom Court of Crills Tday Justine Puller Jus- Mets White McKenna Herber Dewey

Levee Attended by Royals and US Envoys in London

London May 29 The levee for the Prince of Wales drew a crowd including Carter Stites ambassador Joseph H F Choate and General Frank Wheaton the US military attaché at Paris. Others present were W Bayard Cutting, Carron Gersdorfz, and several prominent diplomats. Also noted, George Cary editor of the Guide Washington VA described medical experiences and praise for Geigin’s Pain Balm from various pharmacists.

London Prince of Wales Sponson Carter Stites Joseph Fh.choate United States Pacis Frank Wheaton W. Bayard Cutting Carron Gersdorfz D. Calt New York CW. Whitney Erwin Gould T. A. Reiley Philadelphia Pase Ee Petra Pittsburg Sigs Goo. Ie Cary Guide Washington, VA Nafter Asike

Warned Kidney Pills Promised Quick Relief

Fragmentary ad copy touts Delinguin's Kidney Tablets as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments. It urges immediate use, claims safety from physician testing, and promises rapid relief from a range of urinary issues, though text is garbled and promotional.

Dr Holtin's Kidney Tablets in Fronarad Ad

An OCR fragment advertises Dr Holtin's Kidney Tablets from Boltin Chemical Co. Listing 2ikden Lane and various streets, it mentions a pharmacy and locations in multiple areas. The readable text is garbled with misspelled names and addresses.

Boltin Chemical F. Hoysele Ane Peete Ta Kansas Tal Poneten Montany Druk Ue Isarmacy Gunther Datkade Nahuas Legowy

Miss Katherine Clark Weds Dr Louis Moran at St Thomas

In New York on May 29 Miss Katherine Clark of Montana married Dr Louis Rutherford Moran of St Thomas. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Wesley Brewis, with her sister Mrs Everett x Christine Pomeroy as a bridesmaid. Invitations ran to thousands as the church was elaborately decorated by a large crew working overnight.

New York Katherine Bpenmtes Clark Wy Allinra’s Montans Manlay Louis Rutherford Moran St. Thomas’ Etumdh Ded Wesley Brewis Everett x Christine Pomeroy

Rumor links Lewelling with Clemens against Breidenthal

Reports within Populist circles claim ex Governor L D Lewelling will join C Clemens in opposing Breidenthal in the race for governor. Lewelling has not publicly confirmed the plan, but sources say he may work with Clemens if Breidenthal secures the nomination.

L. D. Lewelling Atend C. Clemens Socialistic Party John Breidenthal Breidenthal Deke Lewelling Leweiling Clemens Hreidenthal

Howe atchison editor and son ill en route home

A letter from E W Howe editor of the Atchison Globe reports that he and his son Eugene were very sick four days out of seven during their ocean voyage. They were met in Paris by Frank Fava who arranged two rooms for two dollars a day. Fava, nephew of A Tn De vote, was an Atchison resident and later a guide at the exposition. Howe’s trip details will appear after their return to Atchison. They plan to sail home Wednesday on the North German Lloyd steamship Lahn.

Atchison Globe E. W. Howe The Globe Eugene Paris Frank Fava Atchison A. Tn Devote Alchison Business Co Howe

Memorial Day Speakers and Local News Briefs

Memorial Day speakers include Governor Stanley and Charlie Tandell of Sexe City, with mentions of A M Harvey and Pittsboro. A remarkable cure of rheumatism is reported in Kenna Jackson Co. West Virginia, where a woman confined to bed for over a month recovered after using Chamberlain’s Pain Balm as directed. The ad notes Monarch over pain and Dr. Home’s Electric O as available at local drug stores.

Governor Stanle Charlie Tandell M. Harvey Pittsboro Thompson Norton Jackson Co W. Va Renato France Stainer Alee A. BS. Parsons Uil Deggie Burne Dr. Thome Relectric O

Elder's Booming Candidacy for State Treasurer Endorsed

A county committee in Franklin endorses A P Elder of Franklin for state treasurer. They praise his 20 years as a party worker, honesty, business skill, and readiness to bond, urging delegates to consider him at the Fort Scott convention. Also mentions a Barton County cloudburst and local testimonials for Kings Kings delivery of medicine.

A. P. Sider Oteve Smithe County Franklin A. P. Elder Franklin County Fort Scote Nore Eider Extentive Council Sivand Hider Ucket Hilder PP. Eider Kansas Plonbers Aseochition Godard

Internal Catarrh Remedies Promoted By Stuart Tablets

An article extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as the superior internal remedy for catarrh claiming they reach the blood, are cocaine and opiate free, and composed of guaiacol hydrastin red gum antiseptics. Progressive physicians reportedly advise them for radical cure, with a complete treatment available at drug stores.

Poe Sen Stuart

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