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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1899
Page
3
An advertisement from a Cleveland Ohio physician promotes diagnosis as the crucial first step in healing chronic diseases. It touts expert examination, private consultations, and a treatment plan claimed to cure ailments from eye and ear disorders to heart, liver, and kidney diseases, with a focus on women and children.
Fragmentary OCR reference list includes Berne and Cleve ana with unclear context. Heading appears to cite names and initials. Unable to determine full event or article from readable text.
A testimonial from MRS. HDITH SNYDER in Collinwood Oregon describes a treatment claim and patient experience. The letter references health effects and a travel location with several personal names and an office address for more information.
A garbled dispatch from Orts Mex dated November 22 reports Indigenous leaders offering to abandon arms if grievances are addressed. The message accuses the leaders of wrongdoing and warns of renewed conflict if negotiations fail, mentioning displacement and government actions around Ghasmos and Ponce land grants.
The Cuban chickenpox epidemic in Arkansas City shows a downturn with only seven current cases recorded. One death occurred Monday from disease complications though the patient reportedly contracted a separate cold at a prior time. Tickets for the Young Women's Club concert Diutsias on Nov. 2 are on sale at Bee Houamiie book store and Flat & Grebb's drug store Cotter. admission is $1 for three concerts 35 cents for single tickets. Chart for reserved seats opens. State opens Tuite working at Flad & Grubis.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions familiar trade wording and phrases related to a long standing advertising slogan. It presents no clear event, person, or organizable fact beyond the likely reference to a well known stated promise. The readable text lacks coherent details to anchor a full item.
J W Rolston of Euhe rsdo Kan reports at Hannas City that the Kansas Live Stock association will contest a proposed 100 pound live stock shipping rate. The group previously faced injunctions and court actions over similar changes, and the battle may reach the state supreme court as lawmakers formed a railroad board and provisions affecting cargo rates. Heavy cattle shipments could incur costs from 8 to 19 dollars per shipment under the threatened change.
Fragmented transcript captures heated debate over Interstate Commerce Commission powers, railroad liability, and government control. Speakers urge limits on federal authority while defending state oversight and wage fairness amid transport industry tensions.
In Baltimore in November word spreads of potential ties between the Baltimore & Ohio and major rail lines. Reports speak of possible arrangements with the Union Pacific and linking routes, plus talks involving the Baltimore & Ohio with the Pennsylvania Central and Reading to move trains from Philadelphia to New York. No official confirmation available.
Large newly acquired Mogul engines force Illinois Central to replace 28 bridges on the Central railroad section between Curbondale and Caiva in the Mindestopl Valley. The 23 lines between key points demand higher clearance, leading to swift construction of new steel structures despite the high cost. The railroad cites reduced earnings per ton mile as a pressure factor amid the overhaul.
The company plans to increase car occupancy on each train and orders additional locomotives. These engines will soon form the core of twenty three new bridges to be constructed for the service.
Trade data shows Nour, eran, and proviniana exports from Chicago to Atlantic ports totaling 112 002 tons for the week, with prior week at 113 60 tons and year earlier at 92 590 tons. Projections anticipate declines as rates rise toward prohibitive levels across rail and sea routes. Flour shipments reached 200k tons last week, while coal, provisions, and other goods show varied gains or declines versus last year. Rumors of Missouri Pacific laborers visiting saloons circulate but a detective report adds little substance, noting two disrated drunkards were discharged.
Patrick Maloney aged 85, reputedly the world’s oldest switchman, dies in Jersey City after sixty years with the Brie fond line. He began voting for James K. Polk and has since backed the Democratic ticket. Missouri Pacific Hospital changes expected after December 1 with Dr. King leaving Kansas City. Kansas City hospital closures rumored, new staffing to manage Missouri Pacific territory. Ed Moore injured at the Kansas City furnace, jaw cut. work injuries rise as overwork at the Dicken shop impacts John Jacbe and workers. A new Flyer train promises fastest west of Chicago service between Chicago and Milwaukee, cutting seventy-five minutes from current schedules.
In Layton California a tidal wave wrecked Bear Harbor wharf washing away workers Charles Ward and Christopher Jones who drowned others rescued. Property losses mount as families plan legal action seeking damages for honeywell tragedy.
A Newton fireman named Chris Webber entered the local hospital for treatment after his eye was badly injured by a bursting water glass. The report mentions interactions along the California border and a Santa Fe extension dispute. Also notes a Missouri Kansas and Texas official change and a contract for freight car delivery for winter.
Santa Fe locals report Chas Lett laid off and Byrom Guerit assigned to different duties. Firemen Jones Rus, Spynie Galutis, and Bert Qanfolser are noted for new tasks or running engines. John Humbert of Company A Kansas is described at Butter Station. other names and duties appear in a garbled roster of activity and exposure effects.
From Wellington machinists Barrett Snyder McLean and Swarts who helped during the rush have returned to Topeka. More railroad men have been around Wellington lately than in the past two or three months. The stock rush is slackening. Fireman Henry Blake was sent to.
Woodward will transfer the route from Woodward to Amarillo with Amick taking Blake's passenger run. McCoy, a Wichita resident on Santa Fe company business, leads the division after civil engineering staff removal. Perkins in Wellington and Pollock, formerly with H. S., ordered to Amarillo to assume dispatching roles as the line shifts.
G C Clemens voices strong critique of Populist involvement in the Democrats. He questions the Populist state committee’s decisions, warns genuine Democrats against aligning with Populists, and urges unity to beat Republicans in the next election. He accuses some leaders of manipulation and hints at upcoming party realignments.
Judge Guthrie returns from Washington with new money order blanks printed for five cents per thousand allowing firms to imprint names and sender details to reduce errors. In Kingston Jamaica, Mosquito King wed drone Mor-Five as mail reports say the former ruler abdicates his throne under certain conditions, per Kinertina advices.
A court ruling by Judge Holtum with Judges Himedt Stein and Bretano ends the Minols tax law aimed at preventing the desert tier of the national emblem. The legislature had passed the bill, but the decision states the act was a clear example of class legislation and exceeds lawful authority.
In Jefferson County district court a $3000 damages suit proceeds after W. H. Thompson of Topeka sues S. T. D Butler, alleging E. W. Benedicts was swindled in a valley Falls land and store transfer involving farms near Judsonia Arkansas. Depositions span hundreds of pages as the trial spans a week or more.
The 11th annual New York Chamber of Commerce banquet drew 200 notable guests at Delmonico's. Governor Roosevelt, Senators Platt and Depew, ex-Speaker Reed, Yale President Hadley, and Columbia's Seth Low attended. Toasts honored the president, Queen Victoria, and United States relations with Britain and Europe, with Reid stressing cautious foreign policy and the need for stability in global affairs.
A fragmented passage contends that Britain Germany and the United States are the three great Ravens needing nature and unity. The text notes a formal gathering where a relate speech by YOUNES was praised but drew no reaction, followed by a terrorizing toast and a banquet conclusion.
Baltimore November 22. Judge Morris fined P. J. Cardar & Co. for violating federal law by forcing naval academy workers to exceed eight hours daily on public works. Indicted on two counts, the firm faced penalties for both long hours and for permitting overtime. fines set at 500 dollars in one case and 100 dollars in the other.
Washington announces the Official Gazette will publish an exceptionally large patent batch. Fifty nine patents in one issue are expected, with extensive diagrams and claims. The text notes the immense workload for printers and the unprecedented scope of the publication.
Chicago reports the Algertcan Hereford Breeders Association voted 15000 dollars for prize money at its annual meeting. Officers named include President T F Lotham and Secretary C H Thomas. In Boston, Thomas N Hart was nominated mayor by the Republican convention with 239 votes over Alpheus Sanford.
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