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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1899

Page

3

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promised Relief Exposed

An advertorial claim discusses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and weak digestion. It describes experiments with tablets in a bottle and asserts the remedy restores digestion, with testimonials from Sarah A Sreals of Limeville and mentions nationwide druggists selling the product.

Stuart Fulloeing Huntke Mes Sarah Sreals Limeville Jaster CO Mio Stuart Co Marshall

Fragmented San Francisco Note On Local Meeting

A garbled San Francisco dispatch discusses a local meeting and participants including Emily and others. The obscure text mentions a state center, a wartime style gathering, and volunteers returning, with unclear roles and outcomes.

Safe arrival of Deering horses amid winter perils

An unreliable report details a difficult winter journey from Ontario to Pax Sullivan with horses exhausted by snow. It notes several horses lost, crews delayed by White River conditions, and locals reporting grave fragments and Saints and mares or ties affected by the severe weather.

Bienwoot Springs Col Jafor- Miathin Tie White River Tees Lake Teston

Roadways Pills Mentioned in Murky Text

Fragmentary OCR notes name Roadways Pills and individuals like Eric Seis and Easwar Xora in a garbled line. The readable bits suggest an unclear reference to a product or person, but no coherent event, date, or outcome is present to anchor a concrete summary.

Iowa Central Taps W F Allen as General Manager

Railroad news reports W F Allen will become general manager of the Iowa Central Railway with headquarters in Des Moines. He recently resigned as assistant general manager of the Rock Island and his arrival is celebrated as an excellent selection by Iowa Central officials.

W. F. Allen Hook Island Road Will Lowe Central Railway Des Moines Iowa Central Road Allensey Stock Island Towa Road Alien Coe Rock Island Towa

Englishman Surprised by American Railways Methods

English railway executive E B Bird toured United States yards and terminals in Chicago and beyond, praising American efficiency while noting gaps such as lack of brick sewers and guard protections on terminal tracks. He contrasted Western and Eastern lines, applauding Western breadth yet urging safety and infrastructure improvements.

Chicago Bird Great Eastern Railway England Ioral Reais Bfr Bint Indies China Japan Ford Chicaxi America Bygool Chi- Uigo

Pullman Car Request For Santa Fe Line Could Aid Travel

A letter from Allen Hedlector urges forwarding a petition to Santa Fe officials to attach a Pullman coach to the Superior branch train from Superior to Kansas City via Salina and Abilene. It argues the addition would ease travel for business travelers and passengers, offering a more comfortable daytime ride than the current night option.

Santa Fe Superior Superior Kapaes City Allene Hedlector Salina Kansas City Abilene

Train time between Kansas City and Chicago cut by an hour

The Chicago Kansas City corridor will see schedule reductions of about one hour or more over the next two weeks. Through-train services on Burlington Santa Fe and Denver Chicago routes will adjust departures and arrivals, shaving minutes from current times and tightening overnight connections between Kansas City and Chicago.

Kansas City Chicago Rock Leland Santa Fe Burlington Wabash Atton City Express City Denver

Rail lines agree on common schedule for Rock Island to Omaha routes

A unified timetable emerges after competition spurred a speed war, with Rock Island Wabash and Alton railroads adopting a shared fourteen and a half hour travel plan. The agreement settles a pace not record breaking, aligning with existing fast routes to Omaha St Paul and Minneapolis.

Rock Island Wabast Alton Roads Omaha St. Paul

Big Four Telegraphers threaten strike over wage talks

Indianapolis dispatch reports telegraph operators on the Big Four threaten to strike after rejecting a pay increase of about 73 000 dollars yearly. Officers say overtime pay at 20 cents an hour is required but would be dropped if overtime ends. Committees plan further talks Tuesday to resolve the dispute.

Indianapolis Ind Telpher Reilway

Rail projects eyed as three Frisco lines surface in Arkansas

Charles G. Gleed says three Frisco routes may cross northern Arkansas linking Seligman Missouri Eureka Springs and Springfield Missouri with a northward from Little Rock. He cautions no line is certain and denies Frisco Santa Fe joint plans. Western roads scrap refunding for unused tickets unless certificates are certified. Southern Pacific to shorten main line west of El Paso via a Phoenix area route. Omaha Kansas City Eastern eyes consolidation with Northern railroad. Brimson to oversee 402 miles. Pacs agreement discussed at St. Louis meeting of Western and Southern lines.

Charter S. Greed Topeka Zic Arkansas Eureka Byringa Railway Seligman Eureka Springs Ark Springfield Little Rock Gleed Frisco and Santa_Fe Eureka Springs Southern Pacific Fort Worth Tex el Paso Arizona and New Mexico Florenca Pim Gila Valley Glia Valley Glabe Northern Railread Darwin Somewture Western Quincy Tih Manseer Brimson Omaha, Kansas City & Eastern Haspete Pioneger Northern Railroad Oklahoma Karsas City Pasa St. Louis Southern United States T. R. Hyatt Santa Fe Treasury Department de Air J. D. Hamilton Santa Fe Rattey Yet Coa Ehuren Commisc Auieday Ey Nln Schoner Sim Hudson's Sc.ater Keneas Crosby Jackson Street Washburn Missouri University HA. Wright Tt Capmeet Tone Gioke-Democrat Pelea Haa Sekay H.W. Filix Site Journal Cattonwood Falls Pam Lawrence W. C G. Beal Kansas Carlson Sophia LL Carlson Fortis Janeen Een

If Women Only Knew About Kidney Pain Relief

Sage Mrs Barrett of 41 West Second Street reports eight to ten years of back pain and sleepless nights ended after taking Doan's Kidney Pills purchased at Rocky & Snow’s drug store. She credits the capsules with removing cheek pain and restoring restful nights, noting Post Office-Milburn Co. Buffalo as the U.S. distributor and reminders to remember the name.

Opeka M. Barrett Sage Dean Rocky & Snow Ad Postes-Milburn Co Buffalo

Fire department promotions and crew changes reported

The article lists applications for promotion to firemen, names several engineers and firemen including Morris Jones, James Patt, Harry Jones, and Scahill, notes promotions discussions, and reports crew absences and transfers due to travel, fever illness, or service schedules. It also mentions a Santa Fe crewman cashed checks and a minor incident with a worker.

Thie Job Mae Bax Ie Hans Bose de Colorado Alem County Frank Hamp Ike Wilron Chas Ben Butler Deve No. 2 Banday Hollaway Reat James Patt Harry Jones Kanky Scahill Stereier Walter Webb Andersen

Three Barns Burned In Sunday Fire Alarm

A Sunday afternoon fire between Seventh Street and Sixth Avenue in a mixed alarm destroyed three barns and several sheds. The blaze, fed by wind, spread from a story and a half barn owned by Dr. Rowles to adjacent structures, with only quick response from equipment saved the H. D. Bonge residence. No insurance except 500 on contents of a Salvation Army hospital. Birds and pigs survived. Cockrells away at the country, this being the second burning on their property in a year.

Seventh Street Sixth Avenue Buchenan Lincoln Streets H. D. Bonge Witmerth Salvation Arisy Hospital Buchanan Street West Sixth Avenue H. JD. Fooge Montweney Bulgation Army Hospital Mr. Boo Cockrell

South Chicago Fire Destroys Fourteen Buildings

A major blaze in South Chicago yesterday gutted fourteen buildings including the Grand Central hotel. A landmark frame structure burned rapidly as guests fled with little clothing. Fourteen injured by burns sprains and bruises. Fire began in a barn behind Peter Hansen's saloon and spread both directions. most property was insured.

Chicago Vusmers Eofalling & Jone Palntulis Isjurtrup Grand Central Hotel Peter Hansen Grand Central Soaresees

Blizzard toll rises in Great Falls region

In Great Falls area a blizzard has killed at least nine men, with five bodies recovered and likely many more unaccounted. The latest body recovered is H. Wierrald, a sheep herder, whose beard clothing and boot were worn by sheep. Stray sheep without their owners suggest additional fatalities.

Great Falls H. Wierrald

Thieves Follow Bryan on Democratic Tour

Thieves trailed the Bryan tram route through Toledo and Obi states, robbing dozens of citizens. The losses ran into thousands with Kenton, Findlay, Napewn, and Fremont noted for thefts. Hryan aided alarms, McClellan lost 623 dollars, and several winches were taken.

Toledo Bryan Tampav Kenton Findlas H. K. McClellan

Big order for uM Co spurs Bridgeport activity

The Chicago Evening Post reports a British government plan tied to an imminent Union Mefallix Cartrisge order for ammunition. Unofficially, a portion of the order is said to be worth several million dollars, prompting cautious reassurance amid wartime tension.

Bridgeport Cenp Tonemenee Union Mme— Fallix Cartrisge Atrios

Republican letters urge vigilant turnout in off year

The Republican state committee in this city urges local workers to press a vigorous campaign this fall. A dated October 18 letter warns that a fall election could test popularity of the state and national administrations and the war policy in the Philippines. It urges meetings with county candidates, canvassing voters, and encouraging full ticket votes to defeat opposition candidates linked to Aguinaldo and Populism.

Republican State Committee Sir Philippines Aguinaldo Uckel Ferne L. Brown

Negro soldiers in San Carlos beating case at hearing

The thirteen Negro soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Infantry faced a preliminary hearing by United States Court Commissioner Charles T. Martin after allegedly beating four Tonto Indians at the San Carlos agency on October 1. Each was held on 390 bail. The wounded Indian policeman remains in precarious condition. Proceedings will continue in Florence on November 2.

Globe Twenty-fifth Infantry San Carlos Indian Agency United States Court Commission Charles "T. Martin United States Grand Jury Ptiseis Florence Court of the Second Judicial District George Young San Carlos

Siege at a convent shocks Lewishire crowd

Oct 3 at a convent in Lewishire a siege lasted over an hour as an insane woman with a pistol paced corridors. Mrs Mary Dugan raged behind locked doors. she claimed Father Logan hypnotized her and his wife must pay the forfeit. Police Chief Flanger detained her and she was jailed.

Lewishire Pomin~ Ican Mary Dugan du' Een Flanger Logan Ife Jai

Jerry Simpson to quit politics for lecture platform

Jerry Simpson announces he will quit politics this fall and pursue a career on lecture platforms. He cites disgust with politics and faces two campaign peers for the United States Senate, making a prolonged stay unlikely. He plans two lectures on sociological subjects under H. W. Pond of Leavenworth.

Aeemyooweetr Jerry Simpson Simpon Camp Pealen United States Simpson H. W. Pond Leavenworth

Weather and community notes from Home News column

Warm spell boosts football talk as town cites matches and events. Local items cover registration dates, football games, dances, school and church happenings, and various civic notices, with names like Nicholson, Santa Fe, and Washburn appearing amid routine notices about committees, licenses, and social happenings.

Rain Out West Delivers Good Rain Across Counties

In a letter to Topeka friend Geo W Watson of Kinsley, rainfall covered large areas in Edwards, Pawnee, Ford, and Hoilyman counties. The rain aided wheat planting while wind was notable but not excessive. Livestock remained in good condition despite drier patches. Thompson’s Tablets for the blood were mentioned in passing.

Topeka Geo. W. Watson Kinsley Mr.Watson Edwards Hoilyman Pawnee Ford Thompson Ekia Mad ‘Neeve

eminent British doctors offer free three month treatment in Topeka

A group of eminent British Medical statute practitioners establish a permanent Topeka branch at 30 Topeka Avenue offering free services for three months to all applicants from now until November 2. They provide medical consultation, minor surgery, and treatment for male and female weakness, catarrhal diseases, cancer and rectal disorders with guaranteed care. Dr. S Edward McCully leads the institute with 9 am to 5 pm hours and no Sunday service.

Topeka Topeka Avenue Ata S. Edward McCully Institute Sp. A

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