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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1898

Page

8

Paine's Celery Compound Endorsed by Senator Tabor

A 19th century testimonial from Denver dated September 20, 1593 lauds Paine's Celery Compound as the ultimate remedy for nervous debility and fatigue. It claims the product calms nervous tissue, restores strength, and combats insomnia and low confidence, urging readers to use the remedy for lasting health and vigor.

Giong Forte Tabor Denver Col Messrs Palno Paine

Uncertain Snapshots from St Quincy Street Newsroom

A garbled summary of local society notes and events at St Quincy Street and nearby venues. Mentions revivalists, theater plans, church services, public notices, political chatter, and various community personalities with fragmented details and uncertain names.

Basa Treaty in His Pocket

Paris Nov 29 La Patrie reports Lord Chamberlain has returned from America with a draft of a peace with the United States concealed in large pockets.

Paris Lord Chamberlain America United States

Burgeoning Trade and Price Gains Dominate October Reports

Bradstreet notes broad price advances across sectors with strong iron and steel signals, rising exports of finished American products, and improved cereal values. Wheat and corn exports show varied trends, while wool and leather markets firm amid cautious demand, and rail and construction orders anticipate a busy year ahead.

New York Bradstreet Iron Find England Strone Stesl Toer United States Dominion of Canada

Weekly Trade Review notes largest clearing week ever

New York reports Dun and Cos Weekly Review of Trade shows the week’s clearing houses at a record level, up 37.9 percent from last year and higher than in August. Glass, coal, and shoe labor disputes ease. cotton demand rises modestly while grain and crop prospects remain mixed amid abundant stocks and limited price upside.

New York R. G. Dun & Cos Iag Tinois Marlboro Mass G&t Mary Toll

Chrysanthemum Day Observed at Agricultural College

Chrysanthemum Day was observed at the Agricultural College in Manhattan on November 19. Exhibits filled the horticultural hall with leading chrysanthemum varieties, decorative backgrounds, and numerous fruit and grape displays. lectures in the chapel covered chrysanthemum culture and its past present and future, drawing a large local audience.

Agricultural College Manhattan Farman Jessica Dominion College Philadelphia Snow Kate Brown Nauchau St. Lawrence Eva John Shrimpton Henderson HH. Bator Jorge College Chapel W. H. Barnes Topeka E EL Favile Victory

Syndicate to buy Alton railroad cached in new cash flow

A Chicago Alton purchase is reportedly arranged by a syndicate that has secured subscriptions to three times the cash needed. The deal would be independent and not in the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf Roach name, aimed at linking Gulf to Chicago with a new line via Bloomington to Kansas City and St. Louis. A $5 per share gap may delay closing, insiders say the difference will not阻碍 the plan.

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Timely Warning on Cod Liver Oil Mixtures

The piece warns against sellers misrepresenting products as Rembrandts or mislabeling cod liver oil blends. It praises Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites for twenty years, noting buyers receive genuine cod liver oil and hypophosphites as advertised.

Scott

Real Estate Picking Up With Numerous Transfers

Baress Meal Estate Co reports rising activity with many property transfers. Properties on Taylor Clay Buchanan Harrison Woodward Emmett Auburndale and Van Buren streets change hands to buyers including Fy Culver Wien G J Seedey John Brandon A C Elingaman J F Mc Manus L R Tradale John S Fowler L H Bowman and others as ads prompt inquiries through the Journal want page.

Baress Meal Estate Co Taylor Street Fy. Culver Hoperty Clay St W. Wien Buchanan Bt RB. Brigham G. J. Seedey van Buren St Polk &T John Plumenstow Harrison St A. C. Elingaman Praperty J. F. McManus Woodward Ave L R. Tradale Emmett St W. Philip John S. Fowler Auburndale L. H. Bowman Selee Pee Bhores Mr. Barnes Want

Cattle Throw an Engine and Caboose From the Rails

Prescott Arizona, November 19. A Santa Fe Phoenix and Prescott train backing into town struck two steers, derailing the engine and caboose. Watchman Hanks was crushed between the engine and tender and killed. Engineer Clements, Fireman Reilly, and Brakeman Merritt were seriously injured.

Prescott Ariz Santa Fe Phoenix Hanks Clements Reilly Merritt

PROM DODGE CITY DERAILED PROMOTION AND LABOR NOTES

Prominent railway crews and operations at Dodge City show promotions and lay offs. Tom Traynor becomes conductor while John Dick faces a 30 day lay off. Extra men receive $100 checks as 16 brakemen and others shift duties. Williams becomes traveling engineer. Baldridge transfers from Pueblo. Forester resigns as master mechanic with Clucas succeeding. Depot laundry addition under construction. B and R T lodge plans its December 30 ball, noting strong growth.

Tom Traynor John Dick Jerry Shaw Witchman Poston GC. A. Judd Lst Harris Denver John E. Dick North Carolina B. 5 Williams John H. Reed John Jones Baldridge Pueblo Vies Willams la Junts Coolidge Joh Forester la Junta H. 1 Clucas W. B. Piper O'Day Dodge City Houstis Sung Depot Hotel B. & R. T. Lodge

Repairs and locomotive moves loom for Newton to Topeka shift

From Newton the 233 and remaining equipment will head to Topeka shops where better facilities exist for repair. Four Brooks engines sent to the New Mexico division will be replaced by eight wheelers as shortages and coal delays affect operations.

Topeka Middle Division Brooks New Mexico Bert W. Smith Chicago Hutchinson Frank Hanham Kansas City Swenin Walthauer Rourke Wooden Gorsuch Ohio Fred James Round House Scott City Boilet Mat Arcabright Emporis

Wellington Busy Train Crew Additions and Departures

Four extras from the west and two or three west today. Lineman Kise sent to Panhandle and Amarillo this morning. Machinist Orie Winger and Mike Mierley were off board yesterday. Frank Root returns from Colorado. Roadmaster Nelligan stayed overnight. Brakeman Walton on layoff in Arkansas City. Trainmaster Austin back from Amarillo, sick. Tax agent Highieyman checked county taxes for the Missouri Pacific.

West Kise Panhandle Amerillo Orie Winger Mike Mierley Frakeman Frank Root Colorado W. D. Nelligan Woodward M. A. Walton Arkansas City E. A. Austin Amarillo Q. T. Highieyman Missouri Pacifi

Twenty Eight New Families Arrive in Atchison

Nov 19 Atchison reports twenty eight new families due to a Missouri Pacific order consolidating divisions there. Residents come from Omaha Auburn Hiawatha and Kansas City as goods move by rail with free hauling. More arrivals occur daily as the move continues.

Atchison Atchison Atchison LF Missouri Pacific Atchison Omaha Auburn Hiawathi Kapeas City

Missouri Pacific Improves Rail Lines at Auburn and Mapco

The Missouri Pacific will construct 3,500 feet of new side tracks at Auburn to handle rising traffic. Three new tracks include a passenger, a caboose, and an engine track. Surveying underway. Additional 3,000 feet of side track planned at Mapco with grading nearly ready.

Missouri Pacific Atchison Auburn Wil Aiso Mapco

Cincinnati Architectural on Works Company Abolished

The Cincinnati Architectural on Works company was dissolved today amid losses. Assets were listed at 20.00 and facilities at 000. Bad contracts were cited as the cause. The firm organized about ten years ago with W. W. Patriott as president and A. A. Frey as secretary and treasurer.

Iron Works Cincinnati Cincinati Architectural Caine W. W. Patriott A. A. Frey

Corbett the Favorite in Big Fight Showdown

In New York on November 13, Jim Corbett and Tom Sharkey prepare for a twenty round bout at the Lenox Athletic Club with a prize of $20,000 the largest in the region. Demand for seats climbs daily via Matchmaker O Rourke as advance sales top $12,000. O Rourke says over $25,000 is staked on Sharkey at the Morton House while a few bets appear at the Stock Exchange. Corbett is listed as the favorite at odds of 10 to 8.

New_York Jim Corbett Tom Sharkey Lenox Athletic Club O'Rourke Tom O'Rourke Morton House Sharkey Stock Exchange Corbett

Opening a Cuban port debated by Washington cabinet

Washington discussions focus on choosing a western or southwestern Cuban port to aid planters amid 2000 Spanish troops near Cienfuegos and widespread sugar crop devastation. Supplies and machinery are badly needed to restart the harvest as plantations suffer damage and machinery is broken.

Washington Cuba Clenfuses

Evacuation Plans Shift After Spanish Decline to Havana

The government weighs port choices as Spaniards evacuate Havana. Cienfuegos emerges as a favored port due to rail access and desirability, while other southern ports are considered. Evacuation commissioners in Havana face quick decisions on the final port to be evacuated and the timing remains uncertain.

Cientecos Cienfuegos Havana Clenfucece

Government to Protect Terminal Bridge at Leavenworth

A.M. Geiger began delivering 1450 yards of rock into the Missouri river near the Terminal bridge to form a protective dyke. The plan, to be completed by spring, includes a fourteen foot high structure extending from shore to water line and will prep for a larger dyke project north of the bridge as water levels allow.

Terminal Leavenworth Navy A. M. Geiger Missouri Terminal Bridge Samuel Younge Low Water Rpark Missouri & Kansas Tvio Thin Wyker

Postum Food Coffee Promotes Clear Mind and Health

Readers are urged to switch from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. The ad touts Postum as crisp and tasty when boiled properly for 15 to 22 minutes, claiming it improves energy and vision. It cautions coffee as a slow poison and promises lasting vigor after a 10 day to month coffee-free trial.

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