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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1899

Page

3

Camera trust forming among Chicago manufacturers

A Chicago movement seeks consolidated control of camera and related device makers into a trust. Efforts span projector and plate producers, with strong resistance from at least one major color raster supplier, threatening the plan. The drive mirrors other industry consolidations and faces internal disputes over terms and leadership.

Chicago Menly Bedly Combine Tinn Ile Traverment Poindexter Sidutt Detroit

Little Pimples Turn to Cancer Cited inHealth Ad

A faded health notice warns that pimples can evolve into cancer due to blood impurity. It claims cancer is unpredictable and urges not to experiment with treatments, citing a claimed cure and a specific blood purifier as the remedy.

Purely Vegetable Health Claim Seemingly Sold in Georgia

A fragment notes a claim about pure vegetable products versus dangerous minerals, plus an assertion about blood diseases mailed free by a Specific Company in Atlents, Georgia. The readable text hints at a promotional or fraud-like item involving medical claims and a distant supplier.

Atlents Georgia Bright St. Vitus

Hotel Thief Caught After Waiter Betrayal

In a dramatic City case, detectives arrest a thief who stole a guest’s jewelry and fled with keys and valuables. The suspect, linked to hotel staff, was identified by a bellboy and pursued to a residence where the victim and proprietor were involved in the ongoing investigation. Local authorities recovered the stolen items and continued questioning witnesses to determine full circumstances.

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Unclear historical ball may reflect Topeka event and meetings

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Topeka ball or gathering, mentions Omaba senator, rehab, and a meeting by various groups. It references Des Moines and St Joseph, with scattered names and places, but the text is garbled and lacks coherent narrative or dates.

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Government Negotiations Aim to Sell Flour in Brazil

Reports from Washington indicate active talks with Rio de Janeiro to secure tariff concessions for American wheat and flour exports to Brazil. Officials Alvis Brown and Kacer spearhead the negotiations as Brazil considers amendments to curb flour imports and support a growing river port milling industry.

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Railroad unions plan new Santa Fe schedule and pay rise

Conductors and brakemen of the Santa Fe railroad meet in Topeka to push a revised timetable. They seek higher wages and rules updates, arguing the 1844 schedule no longer fits current conditions. Grand Masters Clark Morrissey and others will aid in arranging the talks and proposed pay increases.

Order of Railway Conductors Brotherhood of Sante Fe Tater Clark Morrissey Tt. T Topelcs Santa Fe Vulva Tainmen

Fragmented rural poem in rough dialect with stray memories

The text presents a jagged, dialect heavy reminiscence poem describing travel by road, a town encounter, and a dramatic chase scene. It references Davy Jones, a wagon, a track, and a sudden shout, conveying a rustic narrative voice and disjointed memories.

Davy Jones Amash

Regional and Association Meetings Amid Travel Fare Hikes

The Wester Passenger association set issued rates for upcoming meetings across states including Tolhowitgs and Hurlicame. Conventions cover Teachers' associations in Hutchinson and Oklahoma City, with fares at one third. and large gatherings in Kansas City Missouri and Topeka with similar pricing. The notes list dates in December and January and reference state and territorial organizers.

Wester Passenger Association National Aid Association Hurlicame Cootpal Hutchinson Missouri Kunsae Kansas City Kansas Chane Trrritorial Teachers’ Association Oklahoma City O. T Sikte Tian of Agriculture Topeka

Railroads Tighten Grip as Iron and Steel Demand Grows

Railroads impose heavy iron and steel orders for 1900 amid booming manufacturing capacity and rising exports. Factories race to install machinery and ramp up production as demand from abroad and domestic orders surge.

Capacity Deficit in Heavy Machinery Demand Urgent for Delivery

Railway view highlights capacity shortfalls as demand surges for heavy machinery. Officials warn the deficit will be clear to many buyers as inquiries and quick orders flood in for delivery in the first half of the year.

Time Card Curiosity From 1875 Drat Tune Card At Santa Fe

Engineer Jono Snyder uncovers a 1875 May 12 time card issued to the Santa Fe line by Bania Fe. The No 18 system card includes rules, divisions, and older timetable practices with unique train numbering and watch variances, noting Pueblo as western terminus and limited service on branches.

Jono Snyder Santa Fe Bania Fe Quite & Cueriosity Eiew Tapers Commonwealth Publishing House C. F. Storse Wil Multibone Ted TD. Cann Miluine Attoad Wis Imilon Livinions Atchison Division Atchison Pika Kansas City Rassas Chey Emporia Panetting Cottonwood Vailey Emmparks Wietstar Arkanaus Valley Newtin Lakin Calemly Puebio Walnut Vehey Mhorenee Eijorade Pleasant Hill de Soto Junction Lenett Atonison Pueblo Uume Deferior Bains

Railway Age Blames Populists For Rail Expansion Decline

The Railway Age editorial attacks Populists, arguing political stance hindered railway growth. It notes Kansas once led cabway building, cites mileage highs in 1880s and declines afterward, and claims current lines from Biqie to Westmore with connections to Leaversworty reflect stalled progress due to partisan pressure.

Railway Age Kanens Nutworth Kansas Aransas New Road Ward Dulldinz Healy Bannlies Barkan Iilfeage Kansai Biqie Westmore

Rock Island buys West Bottoms land in Kansas City

Rock Island continues to acquire Kansas City real estate in the West Bottoms, buying a forty foot parcel on Wyoming Street for 50604 percent? The purchase supports plans to extend the railroad terminal facilities. The firm has been buying property nearby for months, suggesting extensive improvements may follow.

Rock Island Kansas City Rock Ts Jami Railtead West Bottoms Kate Peppare

E D Kanna Improving in Chicago Update

Chicago November 20 Kawari D Kenna, fraternity vice president and general secretary of the Atthisun, Topeka and Santa Fe lines, shows improvement as reports from the city indicate ongoing recovery and status updates.

E.D. Kanna Chicago Kawari D. Kenna Ee Ipaene General Selietator Atthisun Topeka Santa

Guthrie News Brief Describes Rail Survey Plan

A Guthrie report notes Santa Fe railroad stock agent Zach MM Mushath says Santa Fe will soon survey a line from Guthrie to Luther and into the Indian Territory. Current connection Guthrie Luther runs via Oklahoma City. News mentions Friday appendicitis operation for a railway man recovering at Hotel Metropole.

Appenitcitis Metropole Mr. Kenna Guthrie Guulris Dic Zach MM Mushath Moe Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Santa Fe Une Luther Indian Territory Prisco Oklahoma City

Train crews and repairs noted at Kansas shops Sunday

Sunday record shows Train No 6 with cars made up and engines No 4 No 2373 and No 2351 brought in for slight repairs. Several engineers from Osage City Lawrence and Usise City were mentioned along with crews laid off and work changes at the east shop. Wiser Ben Putler went off duty Sunday.

Banta Fe Eginest Welch Geo. Cooper Shesta Chicago Nisht Rock Tnland Kansas City French Lawrence Denton Cratchett Round House John Hand Oscar Jones Agus Ben Putler

The Second Edition of Andrew Dowidne's Dooks of theme live

A notice extols Andrew Dowidne as author of The Hite volume and The Hed Hird declaring his poems show grace warmth and sensitivity. It praises the romantic odes and sonnets and notes Dowidne's personality as bravest and tender while highlighting the book as an index to his character and life.

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Delicate Errand: Potter Mission to Honolulu Fails

New York reports Bishop Potter's mission to Honolulu did not succeed in securing the resignation of the Honolulu clergyman Archbishop Willis. Potter, with Rev. Grant, viewed as a cautious endeavor, aimed to adjust episcopal relations amid tensions between American and Anglican hierarchies. They traveled via Yokohama to Hawaii and then toward the Philippines, with possible routes to India.

Potter Honolulu New York Yokuyhama Japan Pency Grant Church of the Ascension Phillyphes India Bonoeliiu Alfred Walls Imand Thane Canter al Eogland America Elstrop Willis Col Apendence Canterbury Honginlu Willis

Church shift ties Wes to royal era allies

Fragmentary text notes Wes aligning with interests surrounding the late queen. It mentions a Congregation alive for years with former President Dole and cabinet members as supporters. They opposed the queen, prompting the church's departure to join the Episcopal Church.

Wes Dole Dethrouine Episcopal Churcch

Among Men of Note Alfred Harmsworth and the America's Cup race

A Chicago Journal summary notes Alfred Harmsworth and two other figures as potential challengers for the America's Cup. It mentions Lipton, Lord Dunraven, Iselin, and Nathaniel (Nat) Herreshoff with fundraising plans and tensions over yacht preparations amid Boer War context. The piece also touches on Sir Alfred Milner and a hardware ad closing with a steel angel jet offer.

Chicago Journal Alfred Harmsworth London Daily Mail New York Hyemaworth Wa Sir Thomas Liptus Thomas Anless Shamrock Harmsworth Sir Thomas America Lord Dunraven Thorge Lipton Borke C. Oliver Iselin Petie Nat Berreshoff

Scothorn Named to U S Attorney Post Amid Turmoil

The article details Scothorn’s appointment as First Assistant U S Attorney under the new administration, notes the defection of Jody W. Rothien, and outlines historical context from the Cleveland era to McKinley’s presidency, including prior positions and family ties. It references political connections to Foraker and Purdy and mentions Amanto Benzilene Soap as an aside.

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