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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1899

Page

3

Safe counsel for sick women offers remedy advice

An advertisement praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female illness. It quotes testimonials from Mrs. Geo. Banswarpee of Morea Pa and Mrs. Sust. J. Weaver of Philadelphia as evidence of relief from womb trouble and menstrual pain. The ad invites readers to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Mass for free advice.

Lydia E. Pinktam Sust. J. Weaver Callowhill St Phila Delphia Lydia Epinkham Mes. M. Baumann 21St St Chicago Lydia Pinkham

Porto Ricans Will Never Learn Self Government Say Gen Davis

A World Washington dispatch reports Gen George W Davis, then military governor of Porto Rico, stating Porto Ricans are not men and will never be capable of self government. He urges an American cabinet to supervise affairs and a federated system with a native elective legislature while final authority rests with an authoritative council.

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Railroad Card Tickets Limited to One Day Use

Railroad news outlines a new policy effective after November 1 where card tickets between lines will be valid for continuous travel only for one day with no stopover privileges. Agents are instructed to advise travelers to buy separate tickets for intermediate stops and to forward unused cards for refunds if valid reasons are provided.

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Western Roads Pass to Abolish Free Transportation

Western roads discuss continuation of free transportation for the coming year. A committee report shows limited support for wiping out free passes, with the meeting identifying restrictions on passes for employees, franchise representatives, and interstate transfers. The reaffirmed agreement aims to align practices with railways while excluding certain groups from benefits.

St. Louisa Ross Cormardnd Unes Unis Xfot Aireet Foreige Railrad

Santa Fe in Stockton Site Under Construction

In Stockton California the Santa Fe depot project has begun under FL Henderson directing surveys for the roadside site. The structure will be 18 feet long and 42 feet wide with a full length arcade along the front and a rear arcade for carriages. A clock tower rises on the north side facing town, with covered waiting rooms and apex fireplaces.

Stockton Cal Santa Fe Henderson Busterss

Santa Fe Move Tie Kansas Road Project Nears

Reports indicate planning continues on a Kansas road project linked to the Crippie Creak route with a target completion of six months, according to unnamed sources cited from Santa Fe discussions.

Kansas Road Crippie Creak Bere Grom

Santa Fe Rio Grande Rivalry Reaches Cripple Creek District

Rivalry intensifies as Santa Fe and Rio Grande plan competing lines into the Cripple Creek district. Rio Grande contemplates a connection from Palmer Lake, while Santa Fe seeks terminal facilities amid F C C Moffathes consolidation changes. Competition emerges as key routes and ore traffic shift.

Canon City Cripple Creek Santa Fe Colorado Springs Rio Grande Palmer Lake Mesrs Smith Moffathes Santa Fe Peale

Settlement of Union Pacific receivership reported

Special master Howard Abbottt fled the United States court as a report on filed claims against the Union Pacific estate was submitted under Nebraska district court order. The largest allowed claims include Union Pacific Railroad, Pacific Wagon Company, and a $7,206,254 United States government balance. others include Benedict and landholders committee, and Jonesh B French and others. Total allowed claims rise to 56,851,221 beyond $26,414,720 already paid. several claims are disallowed.

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New Style Engine Tank at Santa Fe Shops Hare

A new style engine tank is under construction at the Santa Fe Shops Hare. It features a bone finished surface and includes a large new style locomotive tender with a substantial capacity.

Santa Fe

Dyspepsia Tablets claim dramatic digestion cure

An advertisement touts Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe scientific remedy for indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims the tablets digest meat up to 20 to 3000 times their weight and cites experiments with meat in warm water to prove stomach digestion. A patient attests to long lasting relief and doctors’ trial.

Atoual Wilham Ing. Bidalre Tularé Eame Eamam Cy. Ao

Munyon’s Inhaler Promoted for Colds and Breathing Ailments

An advertisement extols Munyon's Inhaler as a remedy for colds coughs hay fever bronchitis asthma and related respiratory issues. The copy claims quick relief and lists several conditions treated by the product.

New Tender Designs for Heavy Freight Trains

Describes larger locomotive tenders increasing water and coal capacity to power through freight routes. Explains modifications include extended pillars, center-sloped tops, and a front-weight coal flow system to prevent coal from piling atop the tank.

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Rock Island specials aim to bring thousands to Topeka

The Rock Island railroad plans special trains from Phillipsburg Bellevue Manhattan McParland Hennington Hollon Betha St Joseph and other points to Topeka for the Twentieth Kansas event with arrivals before 1:30 AM. Schedules are being arranged and more trains to be announced as plans solidify.

Topeka Rock Island Red Kansas Hook Island Phillinsbore Bellevue Manhattan McParland Pagesia Henngtom McWar Hollon Babetha St Joseph

Rail extensions and track work on Kansas rail lines

Section men scarce in northern Kansas as the Missouri Pacific advances Central Branch work with 13 cars of steel rails sent for North Solomon extension. Kansas Oklahoma & Gulf proposes a 195 mile extension from Blackwell through Grant Noble Garfield Logan Kingfisher Canadian to a rock island line between North Enid and El Reno, survey to start. Track laying underway near Perkins with over 500 track buyers arriving. first rate laid and six miles of steel installed. Three toes valued at 3700 dollars in damages suit against Missouri Pacific. engine spark damage case in Leavenworth. Abilene reports rail industry profits and upcoming spring railroad building surge. Mercantile Trust loan on Central Branch mortgage.

Fnc Kansas Gould North Solomon Missouri Pacific Central Branch Rock Island Wichita Kansas, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad EL Peckham EA Shae Territorial Secretary Oklaho Wns Blarkwell O, &Tl Grant Noble Garfield Logan Kingfisher Canadian Eek Island North Enid el Reno C. Phillips Tra, Kan Oklahoma and Eastern Road Perkins Guthrie Leavenworth Louis Wilsom John T. O'Keefe Charles Hirehberger Missouri Pacife Railway Wilson United States Palen

Reelection results noted with Rock Island Texas

Breezy fragment reports reelection outcomes mentioning Rock Island and Texas along with a secretary named Et Dieteibh. The text is incomplete but indicates official confirmation of a vote.

Ie Cage Rock Island Texas A. Et Dieteibh

Railroad Locals Update On Shop and Sick Leave

Engineering staff at the Santa Le ington yard reports multiple sick leaves and shop duties. John Hand is laid off for a few days while John Hodse returns after several weeks away. Engine No 252 and No 14 undergo brief shop status with trial runs planned. Fireman Devis and Frank Furman are also off sick. Henry Berry from Argentine town is mentioned. Dave Myers and Mia Myers return from Albuquerque after visiting Geo Fraser and family.

John Hand Santa Leington John Hodse Todal Amos Peele Scabill John Kelley Celine California Frank Furman The Round House Devis Henry Berry Dave Myers Mia Myers Albuquerque Geo. Fraser Fraser

Santa Fe Firemen and Crew Movements Highlight Emporia Report

In Emporia the Santa Fe Blues disband for the season as shopmen shift to other roles. Firemen from Arkansas City and Newton arrive for service on various runs with several transfers and vacancies noted. Electric headlights are being installed on engine 540 by a Chicago firm, with about 100 units in use on the Santa Fe system and more to follow.

Sutton Arkansas City Santa Fe Blues Nap Chicago Farias Attendey Elreman Kesler Baltimore and Ohio Road Santa Fe John Campbell Fort Scott Memphis Gap Jaques Ete Stee Nevada Watkins Smith Newton West Z. Merideth Topeka Marciline Kansas Pyre Natonal Electric Headlight Company

Cuban Protest Over Havana Cock Fight Prohibition

Cuban opinion opposes General Rivera's Havana cock fighting ban. The move is seen as a protest against the governor general's inaction on other bans. A local cock fight permit denial prompts appeals to higher authority. Also mentions a 1887 incident in Clay County with a man crippled by an illness and dramatic treatment claims.

Havana General Rivera Rocks Rivera la Lucha

Capt Crozier For Luzon Washington

Officers at the ordinance department will issue orders promptly for Captain Crozier to proceed to the Philippines. The assignment follows a shortage of ordinance officers in Luzon and reflects wartime demand for staffing in the Pacific theater.

Crozier Luzon Washington Armnance Department Philippines Crosier

Swamp Root Cure Promises Kidney Relief

Dr Kilmer and Company advertise Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. The copy highlights early symptoms such as back pain dizziness and nervousness, claiming quick relief and a one dollar bottle offer with a free pamphlet upon request.

Etul- Bent &Kineay Kiimere Dr. Kilmer Dr. Kilmer de Co Binghamton Topeka Daily State Journal

Clerks of Appeals Hear Case on Supreme Court Salaries

A fragmented report discusses a Supreme Court salary dispute tied to clerks of appeals and county officials. It notes questions about court clerks taxing costs, salaries, and authority, referencing Brown and Hazen rulings and a pending decision that could affect salaries and revenue.

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Gompers Westward Visit Sparks Kansas City Labor Debate

Fragmented OCR text describes a Kansas City labor dispute over hiring practices at the Cudahy packing plant in Armoundale. It mentions George Parks, union organizers, and purportedly black and white worker hiring tensions. Additional garbled lines reference Ex-Governor John P. Alignia at Blair Nebraska and unrelated health claims.

Omaha Neb John P. Alignia Alinota Nebraska Blair Spain

Santa Fe Train Sale at Bennett Book Store

Kansas City area ad announces Santa Fe rail sale from October 53 to October 2 with trains daily to October 30. In His Steps 5 Costs advertised. Store located at 70 Kansas Avenue.

Ofterret Pidaacipca Ipoadonel Uae Gus Stoee Ranses Avenue Kansas City Returl Santa Fe Ortoner Bennett Book Store Kansas Avenue

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