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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1899
Page
3
Mae Lidia McLane of 3239 Vine Street Philadelphia recounts years of chronic indigestion and poor response to doctors. She endorses Hyomel Dyspepsia Core as effective and urges others with similar complaints to try it.
An advertisement for Hyomei Dyspepsia Cure claims it treats every phase of indigestion and is the only germ free internal remedy. It promises a money back guarantee if not cured and offers one dose by mail upon receipt of a stamp. The notice lists price and availability through druggists and the T Booth Company in Ithaca, New York.
Lord Mayor Daniel Tallon of Dublin and John Redmond MLP travel to the United States to secure funds for preserving the Parnell homestead in Wicklow County. A certified check for 23,000 is presented to support the effort, amid broader appeals to aid the Irish cause.
Rock Island officials praise the Epht Tonkdweraiiroad branch opening last Monday. Garber leads among Cropper and Billings in rapid growth with brick and wood buildings rising, new grain shipments of 85 cars noted, and plans for a large elevator, two twenty story buildings, a line-hourlrottle, stores, and warehouses expanding town business.
Chicago reports a new Pullman coupon ticket being tested on the Alton route to simplify berth checks. The ticket splits into four detachable coupons for the conductor porter and clerk, allowing pre-collection from passengers and reducing night train delays. If successful, it could replace the separate berth tickets and porters’ check handling.
In New York a conference of the Anthracite Operators association pledged support from independent coal operators in Lackawanna and Schuylkill valleys. They sought a railroad system under a single controlled line to move coal from the mines to markets, arguing railroads like Reading and Lehigh Valley have pushed prices down. The group, led by Pierpont Morgan, contends the combined rail lines limit competition and raise costs for independent mines.
An eastbound Great Northern train near Leavenworth Washington engaged in a dramatic chase with a rival train heading toward St Paul. The pursuing engine transferred mail cars and reached Spokane in four hours thirty minutes, then closed on the pursued train near Blackfoot, after routing changes and delays.
Pullman Company officials toured Denver on November 21 to consider a large shop site. Vice President Wickes arrived from Chicago with A Garset, W H Reed, H M Plager, and KR Dean to inspect options for converting the old Twenty sixth Street roundhouse into a shop. Wickes said a purchase is possible but no site has been chosen yet.
Secretary of the American Amendment of General Passenger and Ticket Agents urges railroads in the United States Canada and Mexico to adopt the association recommended safety paper for interline tickets by January 11. The paper, monopolized by a few firms, is guarded to prevent counterfeits and aims to standardize ticket security across the industry.
Chicago, Nov. 23. Teryl Morton argues for legalized pooling as offering rate stability and aiding small shippers, while opposing government ownership of railroads as likely to raise rates and lower service. He warns that ticket scalpers and dishonesty must not be tolerated.
Monterey Mex Nov 23 Armending a millionaire businessman of this city has invested in a concession for a railroad from Monter ey to Matamoros on the Rio Grande border. Ameri can promoter WS Anderson is expected to begin construction about January 4. Guadalupe Alataceu a party to the venture joins Anderson in the enterprise. The line would connect with the San Antonio and Fravensville route creating a through link from San Antonio to Brownsville opposite Matamoros Mex, linking the port of Mexico with the United States.
A two day meeting of the protective board of Tacumarive Firemen in Pigsours Pennsylvania ends with a demand for higher wages. A committee presented to General Manager J F Loree of the Pennsylvania lines a proposed wage increase. no decision was made and railroad officials declined to comment on potential actions.
The Santa Fe railroad ran a through service from Kansas City to the City of Mexico beginning November 1. Travelers could board at 2:30 and ride nearly four days in a single car, with through sleepers between the two cities. The route employed passes via G Pasa Texas to the Mexican Central line, with plans to add twelve-section buffet Pullman cars to improve the service.
Santa Fe's Grand Canyon Line work advances rapidly though delays occur from contractor Coleman unable to hire enough men. About 60 workers arrived from Los Angeles and the east to aid progress, with the goal of finishing to the canyon by mid February. the route to the post near Christmas is still anticipated.
The approach of trains at Merchant, Commercial and Mechanic streets will soon be heralded by automatic signal bells. Signal men have had the connections made along the rails for some time and have been waiting for.
An old advertisement promotes Munyon's Inhaler claiming treatment for colds coughs hay fever bronchitis asthma and throat diseases. It mentions home delivery by mail from Arch Bing Pail and lists price terms.
Denver notes that dust delivered to the Rio Grande introduces the most powerful locomotives yet built for mountain lines. The engines can pull more than the Leavitt freight engine at freight speed, though passenger engines are still being built. Bells will ring when the engine is 560 yards from the street, costing £1200 to install, and will keep ringing while in the house.
Fireman Frank Hall remains on the switch engine role with favorable test for fireman on Monday. Assistant Hustler Harry Berry passed fireman exam. O F Hil off duty after mishap unloading Wayfreight. Roundhouse gains new pits and a brick pot. Cy Penrod tested for Ireman after years in the machine shop. Engineer Art Hodgdon injured in Herington while stepping into a new cinder pit. Horton payroom checks replaced to detect padded payrolls. Ed Bryant to move family to Scranton Pa for work with They & W. Bryant resigns from the Fock Island and departs Horton.
Fireman Dave Henderson to 9 aid 10 east, Leo Davis moves to 6 east. Guy Marshall promoted to foreman of the Mixsport Pacific depot paint rang. Burtele resigns under James Hardie to a new Oklahoma Gulf line post in Little Rock. Holix covers night duties for Wd Abbott, while Atex remains in Love Samuela. Anticipation grows over rail service changes as funding on roadbed remains uncertain and through freight and passenger plans are unclear.
A runaway incident occurred on Sixth Avenue West on a Wednesday afternoon as a horse pulling a buckboard ran toward a stairway. The vehicle struck a doorway, chips flew, and bystanders watched as the horse, though shocked, remained largely uninjured while workers secured the scene.
In San Francisco on November 23 the United States transport George W. Elder holds the record for a sound trip. Other vessels from Kaerperrcour and German Satee for Pil will Seem Ft, Hgts can ence iem in all Spark, with Hawaii and Hawaiian routes mentioned.
A clinic advertises devoted years to study and cure of chronic diseases of the heart lungs nerves and brain with treatments for women and children. It promises expert consultation, reasonable prices, and office hours daily with Sunday consultation by express request.
Washington reports the German ambassador Dr. Von Holleben discusses Samoa settlement benefits for all three governments and Samoa. notes Germany favors open door policy in China and retains open access at Kia-Chaub. He observes European public opinion on South Africa and China but says government stance remains neutral.
A deposition from Harold Clumbers, linked to Harris Husky of the Twentieth Kansas, alleges Colonel Metcalf shot a Filipino prisoner. Husky recalls signing a statement while intoxicated and re enlisting in the Eleventh Cavalry. Corbin orders records checked but finds no supporting evidence and plans a formal investigation.
The Santa Fe California Limited will feature exclusively Pullman sleepery, buffet smoking car, observation car and dining car. It departs Topeka at 11 32 p m every Wednesday Thursday Friday and Sunday beginning November. Tickets and reservations via TK. Le. Agent, Depot.
A vintage health ad urges immediate kidney care, praising Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as the leading remedy. It promises free sample bottles by mail, claims wide ranges of kidney and urinary benefits, and notes endorsements by physicians. The copy emphasizes kidney primacy for overall health and urges readers to act now.
A vaudette program opens with a two act farce at the Crawford theater on Monday with a TRON device and a seaside comedy. Oliver Scott's Colored Minstrels perform through Tuesday, drawing strong patronage and presenting a varied bill with light entertainment.
In Tanami Washington November 2 heavy rains caused the Nookeack River to overflow its banks and carve a new outlet. A massive jam at the river mouth and shifting channel washed through Gomm village, endangering residents and destroying structures. Indian families report loss of property and homes as floodwaters rise.
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