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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1900

Page

3

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promote Internal and External Use

An advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a versatile remedy for nasal and throat catarrh. It claims internal use, water dissolving for douche, and even external application with immediate relief from nasal blockage, prospecting the tablets as the best and most convenient cure on the market. The ad urges readers to ask a druggist about the fifty-cent six-package offer.

Tis Eariles Stuart

Prosecution of Liberal Party in New York News Analysis

A chaotic batch of early dispatches reports political maneuvering around the Liberal and Conservative parties. Analysts note parliamentary questions and potential seat changes amid South African conflict coverage, with emphasis on British policy and German South West Africa as focal points. General French is described in partisan terms as an electoral influencer.

Liberal Party New York Lew Prees Tina Bat War Office Pesan Sf Casinel Sibarain Raat Pedora Gore South Abe Bredinpoard Wulie Cnn Gount von Waldersee Yukio Fom Kong South Africa French Scotland

Railroad Convention Rates Debate At Buffalo Meet

Railway officials weigh if lowering fares to boost traffic is wise as eastern lines resist a one and one half fare rise. Western leaders argue a convention rate change could boost travel while major topics include anti ticketing, regular rate sheets, train checks and baggage handling.

Bafalo Deen Tepane Cai Ussher Canadian Pacific Farmer Eastern Trunk Association Las Lnes Bis Central Passenger Association Western Lines Rocky Mountain Northern Lake Resorts Smith Fred Haf Trunk Line Association W. B. Einskern Weinber K. Hooper M. G. Carrel James A Woot Pennsylvania Railroad Sheeranmeae Socom

Coleman in Charge Santa Fe Takes Grand Canon Rail Receiver

Word from Colorado says R R Coleman has been appointed receiver of the Grand Canon railway. The move places Coleman in control of operations as the Santa Fe system extends reach toward the canyon line.

Santa Fe Grand Canon Railway Colorado R R_ Coleman

Santa Fe Pacific Guarantees to Make Up Line Operations

The passage notes that the Santa Fe Pacific has guaranteed to cover any incurred operation costs on the line and that measures for completion are appreciated by managers who view the canyon as advertising value for their line.

Eerven Santa Fe Pacific Ttme

Steel bridges replacing wooden ones on western railroads

Railroads including Rock Island Burlington and Alton are replacing wooden bridges with steel across the western system. Rock Island abandoned about 30 wooden spans this summer and added 40 steel bridges totaling 1219 feet and 200 tons. The shift aims at long term safety and cost savings despite high initial expense. Also discussed is a move at the American Railway Association to adopt a per diem car charge system to replace the current mileageBased method, with roads like Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Santa Fe seen as likely adopters to improve revenue accounting.

Rock Island Burlington Alton Millun Sermaneares Ubacsratea Missouri River Zuannt Work American Railway Association Sys Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Santa Fe

Santa Fe Coal Car Shortage Hits City Demand

Early fall coal conversions last month caused heavy demand for coal cars. Santa Fe reports shortages affecting schools, public buildings, and patios, delaying shipments and constraining supply for the winter season.

Holding Their Grain

Railroad officials say farmers are withholding a large portion of the wheat crop to fetch higher prices. One official notes that only about a quarter to one third has moved to railroads, with storage tight and conditions favoring higher prices this year. The inference is that grain movement lags origin points amid rising storage and pricing pressures.

Parker Will Inspect Chickasha Line for Rock Island

Rock Island General Manager H. A. Parker, en route through Topeka, will inspect the new Chickasha to Mangum railway line. The trip, made with Chief Engineer W. E. ee and Chicago Bridge & Iron president H. B. Horton, follows reports of heavy business and promising prospects in a still-new route.

Rock Island Chickasha H. A. Parker Topeka H. EB. Horton Chicago Bridge & Tron Ear

Sherwin Promoted to Fort Scott Post

Wichita Missouri Pacific official Sherwin receives a promotion to Fort Scott on the first of October. He succeeds Mr. Hollinger, who moves to Little Rock, Arkansas. Sherwin’s friends congratulate him on the advancement and the new duties.

Sherwin Wichita Missouri Pacific Fort Scott Oc- Fort Scott A. J. Hollinger E . Bleckley Mr. Hollinger Little Rock Ark

City News Intake Bears Busy Visiting Names

Mrs Chet Harding of Atujvane wife of Brakeman Harding visits family of Engineer 8 H Barner. Engineer Jane Buswell travels from Chanute to Hutchinson path. Rev Landreth of Springfield Mo arrives for extended visit with family of his son Engineer Jack Landreth. From Coffeyville George attends jabilee to visit parents Rey and Mrs Willian Long. Clarence Goss a clerk at the freight depot drops a bucket of white lead point yesterday. The ball slips off un

Chet Harding Atujvane Harding Wellington H. Barner Jane Buswell Hutchinson Chanute Rey Willian Long Sears Clarence ‘Goss Frelght

Santa Fe Roundhouse Mourns Infant Death in Arkansas

Telegram reports the death of an infant son named William Hoeck from the Santa Fe roundhouse in Little Rock Arkansas. Mrs Hoeck and the child had recently visited there for a few days before the illness and death.

Harry Way Ben Johnson Chicago William Bush William Hoeck Amos Becler Santa Fe Reds Santa Fe Little Rock Ark Hoeck Ltle

Fusionist's Turn in Shawnee County Rally Echoes Trusts Debate

John Breidenthal and Maj. A M Harvey lead a Shawnee county campaign rally amid a muddy ground and wet seats. Harvey faults Republicans for trust favoritism while Breidenthal attacks national banks amid calls for trust deeds and anti trust laws to curb investor power. The event, attended by about 2,000, underscores cross party sentiment andigares to protect local interests against corporate influence.

Shawnee County Wakarusa Topeka A.M Harvey Bors Wakarust Harvey Nateiver Harvey “Phere Sania Blcan Kansas Dalla Republicana Gavernor Morrtil Zanees Ud Sekian Morrill Stanley Legtenature Existanure Jim Troutman Wat McNail Wal’ Trust Kaveas Lawrence Bart Hneas Nee Uxaes

Political speakers rail against trusts and currency policy

A fragmented edited transcript shows speakers discussing Populist and Greenback era platforms. They condemn corporate wealth, national banking, and liquor inflation while praising farmers, laborers, and onetime political organizers. The piece references figures like John Breidenthal and debates over silver, coal and oil, and mine closures due to trusts.

Jeferson Seridenthal John Breidenthal Kansas Krts of Labor Pespis Bisines Sid Quays Republicsty Iver

Scott and Reeder Debate in Colby in Joint Meeting

In Colby on Sept 20 the second joint debate for the Sixth district pitted Democrat Tully Scott against Republican W A Reeder. Dr John B Dykes the Populist nominee was largely ignored. The armory was filled and the crowd showed good humor as the Red Glee Club and Fee Horse Band provided entertainment. Both candidates left pleased with the meeting and prepared to move on.

Colby Dr. Dykes Congress W. A. Reeder Tully Scott Norton John B. Dykes Scott Reeder Fee Horse Band Gle Red Glee Club William Levitt Ris H. Clay Simpson J. R. Conver Chas. Yost Mmre Aitteen Indy Scottler

Santa Fe announces track and bridge repairs completed

Advices from Topeka state repairs on the Santa Fe track and bridges in Galveston are finished. Trains will run on schedule within a few days. The Santa Fe has issued orders allowing all stations to receive freight shipments for Galveston.

Topeka Santa Fe Galveston

SARGENT DECLINES TO RUN FOR LODGE HELD POSITION

Des Moines reports Grand Master M Sargent of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen will not seek re election, accepting a more lucrative offer elsewhere. The item notes a leadership change and references railroader figures, with a brief asides about related ads and Rock Island excursions.

Des Moines M. Sargent Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Orter Ater

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