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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1899
Page
3
Washington October 19 revenue report for September shows substantial increases in several sources. Total receipts rise to 4 621 468 with a year over year gain of 208 482. Net receipts and miscellaneous items improve, while tax collections extend from prior periods noting higher overall income compared with the same span in 1998.
Carnival attractions run October 16 to 21 with a Santa Fe route offering round trips at 4.62 dollars. Tickets go on sale October 15 to 31. The fair includes rides, a balloon display, and a streetcar carnival fare. Special rail promotions and Majestic Steel sales are advertised with assorted local references and travel details.
State officers gathered in Wichita to back Burton for U S senator with Cork, Cote, Grimes, Nelson among backers. Burtonites claim growing Eastern support and stronger Sedgwick County clout. Local Burton confidants say Governor’s aid could help carry the county at the Republican convention.
A. J. Myatt of Wichita, present solictor of the court of visitation, will not seek renomination next year. Suggested successors include Ivy J. West, former district judge at Fort Scott, and Ten Simpson of Puccia. Politicians eye the Second district seat, with possible move of Fred Funeton’s race to the First district and Judge Broderick of Huiton favored for that post.
A Journal interview cites a proposed Kansas Republican state ticket with W A Johnston of Minneapolis as associate justice and W E Stanley of Wichita as governor. Names include H A Richter of Court Grave as lieutenant governor and George A Clark of Junction City as secretary of state, plus A A Godani as attorney general and F L Grimes of Leoti as treasurer. Other posts listed: Frank Nelson of Lindsborg state superintendent, George E Cole of Girard state auditor, J B West for bulleiter court of visitation, W V Church of Marton for superintendent of insurance, L Cram of Deweno and J Postlethwaite of Jewell City for court of visitation, WA Johneron of Garnett.
George A Clark state official orders from the state printer poll books and tally sheets for inmates of the Dodge City Soldiers Home. The home voters have already cast ballots in Ford County, and legal complications over this vote have arisen.
An advertisement touts Kimner's Swamp Root as a rapid cure for kidney and bladder issues, including pain, poor urination, and nighttime urges. It claims relief from back pain and urination problems with no bad effects from alcohol or drugs. A sample bottle and a book are offered through the Topeka Daily State Journal.
The document references last winter authorizing suldtera to vote and credits the county of origin. It notes the secretary of state must furnish the necessary blanks and books for this election, per the law’s provisions.
State Department of Insurance reports complaints from North Topeka residents about J A Policy soliciting for Old Wayne Mutual of Indianapolis. The insurer lacks authorization to operate in the state and is labeled a fraud. The superintendent urges people not to buy policies. Some locals already hold policies with the company.
President McKinley’s special train halted in Youngstown for a five hour stop with crowds estimated near 20 000. The ceremony joined Miss Anna Viola Dietrick to Dr Williams McKinsey Duncan, nephew of the president, after which the party attended a reception before heading to Pittsburgh. In Millen Ohio the president recalled his boyhood and praised the nation’s war effort and industrial growth while noting schoolchildren waving the flag.
Chicago circa 1874 reports unions urge expanding Interstate Commerce Commission power to regulate sleeping car rates and rail charges. Critics call current berth rates outdated, tied to travel time, and argue rail monopolies evade regulation. Experts caution until broad jurisdiction is granted, regulation remains limited.
Local brokers and railroad men report a boycott against brokers selling straight tickets and a planned settlement. The move follows a campaign to bar scalpers, with brokers refusing to handle certain rail tickets. Authorities and unions weigh options as protests rise on the eve of a new regulatory push.
W J Black of Boston 23 presided at a gathering of the American Association of General Passenger agents. The convention discussed rail transportation in the country with officers and a ceremonial session at a hotel. Secretaries Long and Smith were noted, and J Black represented Santa Fe at the Eighth gathering.
The Santa Fe introduces a faster timetable effective November 5 linking Denver and Chicago. Trains will run at about 50 miles per hour on the route, with new equipment and sleeping cars. California Limited connections will streamline service via La Junta, Colorado Springs, and Denver, while Chicago trains gain earlier departures and new engines forColorado routes.
Gillett will take command as manager of Consolidated Cripple Creek Ronda Denese. The former Banta Fe auditor is assigned to oversee operations with authority starting October 24, amid organizational changes and anticipated cost controls.
The Santa Fe rail tale and the Terminal project near Boston are in flux as Gillett guides the deal and management of a new corporate entity forms. Years of recreation committee influence and bond terms shape the restructuring, with completion anticipated by January 1 under new oversight.
Bi Louis October 1 reports that Frank Jay Gould W H Phelps and other railway magnates photographed in St Louis then inspected the Jasper district and Ozark mining camps. The visit sparks rumors of a Baswell Missouri Pacific branch extension through Missouri and Arkansas tapping mineral and fruit regions. Surveys along the proposed route fire local hopes as ore discoveries in Arkansas draw attention.
Ex Rock Island official G. A. Kimball is considered for the Santa Fe post at Topeka as a successor to F. C. Macgrey. Western Trunk and Southwestern freight committees will decide, with G. A. Kimball preferred by Trans Missouri officials. locals favor Willie Klippel based on service and familiarity with duties.
Harry Donaldson city ticket agent at the Santa Fe depot returned from a two weeks visit to Washington Niagara Falls New York Chicago and other eastern points A L Fisher traveling passenger agent of the Northwestern road is in town on business George Bible of the Rock Island passenger department returned from Omaha Engineer James Thomas tus formars Joh Deegan and Cro Waddell have been promoted from the round house to Santa firemen and will likely be sent to Arkansas City for service Engine No 60 was broken in today by Amos Beeler
Ed McKeon, passenger agent for the Rock Island at Atchison, is transferred to Chicago to take charge of the excursion business. He has served Atchison almost two years and earned recognition from superiors. McKeon and his family will move to Chicago, leaving Sunday.
At today’s General Agents convention George H. Bell of the New York Central was elected president Henry C. Towneed of Missouri Pacific became vice president and A J Smith of Lake Shore was secretary A. J Smith. interchangeable mileage tickets discussed Conductor Matteson dead Rock Island conductor L G Matteson died Wednesday in Kansas City of consumption He had served Rock Island over twelve years.
South McAlester reports W. Yancey formerly a United States commissioner has been appointed assistant general attorney for the Missouri Kansas & Texas railway with headquarters in Muscogee.
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A collection of letters urging women to seek Mrs Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for ailments such as leucorrhea irregular menses and nervous distress. The writers describe long struggles with health improvements after using the product and praise the treatment and Mrs Pinkham’s guidance.
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