Two New Railroad Lines Near Completion by May First
Rail development advances with two major lines nearing opening by May 1 between Chicago and St. Louis, and St Louis to Memphis. The Rock Island and other lines push rapid construction, promising faster, more direct service and a major freight artery for northwest routes.
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Trinity
Louis
Memphis
St Louis
Rai
Army 1
Tulenen
New Orleans
St. Luotite
Gollos
Chiemsee
Astern Flethine
United Rates
United States
Tieton
New York
Philadephia
Immigration figures show rising foreign born population and ship traffic
The report outlines immigrant inflows to the United States from 1822 to 1903, noting large shares from Germany Austria Hungary and Russia, with North Dakota and several states hosting high foreign born percentages. It discusses trends, deaths, and the growth of steamship lines boosting transatlantic movement.
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United States
Jst
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Roesia
Maskila
Kitedom
Austria-Hunemry
Ituis
Aoeria
Poland
North Daklin
Musemctiivestis
Gormpelicut
Wer Bend
New York
Callnienia
Michlenn
South Delta
Georeia
South Cape
North Carillim
Levenkersner Frien
Sears
Souther Ualy
Cfeiffnide
Inobense
Saptiemie Trary
New Frisco President A J Davidson Named Leader At St Louis
A J Davidson of St Louis is named president of the Frisco railroad with headquarters in Springfield. He succeeds interim head and arrives after New York conference with Rock Island Frisco officials. Davidson’s career spans 1540 to chief train dispatcher and division superintendent roles.
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A. J. Davideor
St. Louis
A. J. Davidson
Fribee
Oral
Bpringatt
Citt
Twa
St. Lens
Youksin
Zeherah
Vincent
Pring Field
Frisco Hallroad
Frisco
St. Louie
New York
Rock Tland Frisen
Petus
Frisco Board
Loret
Rock Island
Aeeminte
Mather
Shce
Suecred Vis
Winchell
Gon
Leral Meniger
Tho Will Raiske
Managed at loom and a heroic will to work
A Rhode Island cotton weaver, HL Hickey of Marine, endures cold air pains and crippling rheumatic symptoms while seeking relief. After trying many remedies, he and friends praise Doctor Witthaxia Pink Pills for Pale Beagle, crediting them with swelling relief and renewed health in the Hickey home.
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HL. Hickey
Main Street
Marine
Rhode Island
Georgiaville
Fei- Joe Storkmen
Eelf
Nik
Sticksy
Ksmana
Tamencas
Railroad executive moves and promotions ripple through Wichita
El Paso & Northeastern superintendent Hart resigned after years of rapid rise from messenger boy to top rail line post. Hart’s brother-in-law Hartnbs, Thad Van Horn, and Warey Wincott hold various roles. J M Som mers promoted to superintendent Eastern Western division with Missouri Pacific links. New York notices report Yoakum's push for operating expert leadership and Davidson to chairboard with changes in St Louis & San Francisco.
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el Paso & Northeastern Railroad
Hart
Sears
Wichita Pell Road
Joe
Thin Plate
Hee
el Paro & Northeastern
Fion
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Hatnbs
Thad FL van Horn
Wichita
el Peo & Northeastern
EL Paso
Warey Wincott
Copper market activity and United States Steel preferred dividend doubt
Aearful conditions xtet the is the Copper mirket im active are teed ny thee linen trade, with some doubes however, of m xkintenance of the United States Steel preferred dividend rate eee iutter will be flaed an Tues.
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United States Steel
Calvin A Bansas Man Promoted Across Rail Lines
Calvin A Bansas, longtime Oregon Short Line manager based in Atchison, is elevated to general manager of the Railways Navigation Company with headquarters at Portfield. He will also virtually hold the president’s office, while remaining titled as superintendent of the Central Branch. The move places him alongside regional leaders in Portland and Vermillion as successor to A. Jaee at the Navigation Company. President H. G. Burt of Union Pacific is mentioned in the leadership succession.
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Atchison Railroad
Atchison Globeele
Atchison
Missouri
Vermillion
Portland
A. Ja Ee
Recce Pater Navigation Company
H. G. Burt
Union Pacific
Railroads Sued Under Sherman Law by Chicago Shippers
Twenty six leading railroads entering Chicago face a Sherman Act suit filed by the Chicago shippers association. The petition seeks an injunction to stop their membership in the railroad group and any formation of a similar combine. The case was presented to the district attorney six weeks ago and sent to the attorney general for action, with hearings to follow if the railroads appear.
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Chicago
Cifiengo
aApril
Rugal
Sherman
Aunney E Bethen
Kup
Knatrsdad Bir
Tieton
New Kind of Pullmans Set for Uniform Blanchard Sleeper
Owing to sanitation aims the Pullman company has addressed a new Blanchard sleeper that resembles the ornate cars built years ago. The standard is plain and devoid of scroll and girl work. Upholstery reduced materially and all angles simplified to ease crossing and prevent germ spread. Imported mohair used for curtains with design planned to minimize cross traffic and contamination. All passenger cars will be built on the same plan to ensure uniform equipment.
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Pullman Company
Blanchard
Pasiman
Verdict for $20,000 against railroad firm upheld
Chicago April 2 a heavy verdict against Illinois Central railroad for Swift a bridge carpenter injured on the Long Bridge over the Mississippi river Swift was struck by a toppled pile driver sustaining injuries his recovery hindered The appellate court affirmed ordering damages Swift also notes Santa Fe engineer reinstated at Newton Kansas April 2 and Rock Island trade excursion plans by the Commercial club led by O W Dodge in May with fixed dates
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Chicago
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
James F- Swift
Swift
Micnois
la Saile
Santa Fe
Newton
Kan
J. ©. Wersitburg
Divisios
Gore
Woodburs
Asanclates
Kimate
Rock Island, Kansas
Cix
Trade Estensos Committee
Commercal Club
O. W. Dodge
The Discovery Promises Relief for Stomach Ailments
An early 20th century ad-like block touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach disorders and indigestion. It asserts quick relief, praises diet, and claims success in a Franklin County case, though the text is garbled and contains marketing jargon and spelling errors.
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of Franklin Co
Census Clerk Cured by Peruna Testimonial
Claude J. Kem a Clerk U S Census Office Washington D C reports years of indigestion with no relief until two bottles of Peruna. He says he is free from pains and regaining former health and urges others with indigestion to try Peruna. Public notice style testimonial.
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Peruna
Claude J. Kem
U. S
10Th Street
N. W
Ington
D. C
The Time to Cure Catarrh Promoted by Peruna
An early 20th century promotion extols Peruna as a cure for spring catarrh and stomach catarrh. Personal anecdotes from Mrs. Nelson, Jackson, and others in Cannés and Newark praise relief, rest, and improved health after use. April through June are urged as optimal for treatment.
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UN Petrononsteal
Antienne
Sarcu
Nelson
East Third Street
Jacksonville
Pta
Peruns
Washington
Pepain
Rene Finn
Enses
Peruna
Bienewt
Welles Margaret Meare
Garside Street
Wewark
Thad Sepeonin
Margaret J. Moore
Mr. Banard
Conn
Westward Street
Jersey City
N. J
Renith
Perasa
Edward E Conn
Santa Fe and rail staff changes reported at Cottonwood Falls
A long report notes rail operations and staff moves across Kansas towns including Cottonwood Falls, Topeka, and Abilene. It records large March receipts at Cottonwood Falls, several Santa Fe freight clerks and auditors starting new posts, resignations and new hires, and ongoing tours with special attractions.
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Cottonwood Falls
Kan
Santa Fe
Cottonwond Falls
Bright's Disease and Diabetes News Update
Pacific Court Blacultta R G Pell manager in San Francisco cites Bright's disease and diabetes. A letter to parents describes experiences with Bright's and the Fulton Compounds touted as cures. The Topeka Drug Co bills pamphlet and claims worldwide impact with agents at 732 Kunena Ave.
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Airight
Topeke Drug Co
Kunena
Fragmented OCR Prompt About Hartman Sanitarium Advice
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Ervin the adex Peruns Tar Manet men and a request to write to Hartman, Hartman Sanitarium, and Sotnmbs Ohio for perspective and free advice. The text is unclear and may reference a medical or personal inquiry.
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Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
City’s Record Business Growth Shown in Monthly Totals
The report notes a $130012.76 single business, the largest for the agency, with March totaling $1008.28 marking a new growth trend. Officials say rising public business reflects city expansion and increasing commerce.
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Orifice
Emporia Votes on Soden Property Purchase Plan
At a special Emporia city council meeting the proposal to issue bonds for buying the Soden mill site on the Cottonwood river was set for a public vote. The package, including dam, water power machinery, mill buildings, and land along the river, carries a questioned price of about 50 000 dollars and hinges on city necessity and value assessments.
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Emporie
Kas
Sr. Salen
Waukl Sane
Fragmented historical notice on apothecary vendor and remedies
A damaged excerpt mentions an apples and candy seller at night and references cough medicine for children. The garbled text also hints at a belief in a remedy for cream and other ailments, with unclear names and phrases scattered throughout.
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Hickey
Charles H. Hickey
Yoakum
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Youksina Wim
C_ FE
Warren
Ad. Davidson
Soule
J. M. Sommers
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Micsouri Pacific Railroad
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St. Louis & San Francisecormafiiond
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Supreme Court
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Congressman Thompson
Peruma
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Ae Minn
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Chlemco EE Harris
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W. J. Healy
Comen
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Elgin
Joliet & Babtertrautiogd
George F. Hoss
Santa Fe | Uecker Auditing
Dr. Xe
Beeran A Smith
Ween Tex
Deen
Bn Émpley
St Thin Secine
Gordon Grimtiin
Voreman Devery
Abilene Postoffics
Abilene, Kas
Bright’s Disease and Diabetes News
Pacific Court
R. G Pell
San Francisco
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