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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1904

Page

4

Pastor's Wife Praises Peruna Remedy in Letter

A Chicago woman Mrs Anna Fleharty wife of a former Nebraska Wesleyan University president recounts using Peruna for pelvic health issues and nervous exhaustion. She claims恢复 health and appetite, crediting the tonic for restoring vitality and sleep.

Anna Fleharty W. &. T. K. Held Muarters Galenbirg Nebraska Wesleyan University Tancoma Neb Sixty Seventh Street Chica Pleharty Anna B. Pichorts Hartman Amietita Perunu Perona Perini

Harris Nomination Debate Splits Kansas GOP Interest

In Kansas a heated dispute over ex-Senator Harris's potential nomination roils parties as Republicans and Populists brace for a divisive fight. Topeka figures like J A Davin pledge to cover Harris's expenses, while Burton supporters accuse Harris allies of manipulating the nominating process. The piece sketches a tense political landscape with taxes, railroad influence, and factional alignments shaping the looming battle.

Harris Tr Politica J. H Burton J. A. Davin Topeka Tepulineans Free Elver Hutchinson Reformatory Laedy Sim Harris Ie Davin Fellowes Bineb Republica of Karsan Barris J. Ft Burton United States Senate Burton Basket Washisend Aishon United States Burton Senate Burtons Farm Kelly Taltronds Burlin Tate Treakurer Selly Burton Rehiom

Santa Fe Rail Improvements Surge Across Southern Kansas

Surveys in progress for new branch lines and reballasting as Santa Fe rebuilds tracks. Bridges are being replaced with substantial steel structures. Report from Shawnte Oklahoma notes plans to connect Oklahoma and Kansas lines, boosting traffic and potential extension toward Independence and Yates Center. Delegations seek updates as crews lay ballast and raise roadbed.

The Santa Fe Shawnte Oklo Shawnee Owasse Oklahom Kansas Line Buffalo Yates Center Benedict Independence Buffell Steekaste Mariiner Kanaus Deiie Built Gtaves Kansas Une Ube Thaware Jr Southern Kansas California Feens Valley

Irrigation plan eyed to spur county growth and rails

A century old note describes county leaders facing sparse roads as homesteaders press for development. Cattlemen, railroads, and a government irrigation effort converge, with a task force weighing the appeal against costs and timing.

The Sew Way Seeks Courier Role With Newspapers

Paul notices its employees to act as friends to newspaper men guiding transportation advertising. Agents urged to be courteous, maintain friendly relations with editors and reporters, and push timely, accurate notices. The plan aims to improve publicity and ad handling by newspaper courtesies.

Paul Paul Rowbins

Watched Doctor Cut Aboard The Colorado & Southern

Charles J. Wellington a Colorado and Southern traffic manager underwent a lung surgery in Chicago last week. Ill for weeks with pneumonia and congested lung, he declined chloroform due to a weak heart and watched the operation while conscious. Doctors inserted instruments and drained matter, aiming to speed recovery. prognosis hopeful but delicate after a remarkable, nerve testing procedure.

Colorado & Southern Charles J. Wellington Chicago Mer Wellington

Plans for Double Track Between Kansas City and Topeka

Plans for double tracking the Union Pacific and Kansas City to Topeka lines are complete. Union Pacific will do the work with Rock Island bearing part of the expense. The change aims to relieve congestion on 97 miles of single track and improve livestock shipping from Kansas City. Local railroads plan faster car turnover and through stock trains from Nebraska points to Kansas City, with stops at Oberlin and St Francis. Santa Fe and Burlington see a double track system in stock yards enabling quicker deliveries.

Burton Lappin Leland Barton Marton Fina Aloe Torr Kelly Colonel Pees Mesmin Dure Cale Lily Harris Pinan Unites! Saintes Feerie Pacific Ing Svat Vida Oumitne Ie Ely Hurigh Fellwers SBS Union Pacific Karjeus City Kansas City Topeka Rock Island Eupme Draunax Burlington Nebraska Red Cloud

Getting More Cash in New York Helps Kansas City Railroad

E Stilwell reports strong stock subscriptions for the Kansas City Mexican Orient railroad after arriving in New York. Dickineen, vice president and general manager, to join Stilwell. they plan rapid resumption of construction. Track laying to begin south of Fareview Oklahoma and between Wichita and Emporia Kansas. grading east and west of Chihuahua and El Fuerte in Mexico. Terminal facilities in Kansas City to start soon. line between Wichita and Otage City expected in operation by October 1.

E Stilwell New York A. E Kansas City Mexicn 2 Orient Ruilroad F Dickineen Tice Geniu Mr. Stilwell Fareview Oklahoma Territory Wichita Emporia Kanada Chihuahua el Fuerte Mexico Kennas City Witcummer Otage City Kan

May consolidate lines to control Rock Talents and Mexican Central

Speyers now control both Rock Talents and Mexican Central. The Beery group practically controls the Mexican Central and the Rock Talents, and reports indicate plans to consolidate the two lines. James Speyer of Speyer & Co. is active in Mexico City, with the full nature of the arrangement still undetermined.

Speyers Beery James Speyer Speyer & Co Mexico

Jury corruption alleged afterYoungstown trial mis trial ends

Report from Youngstown describes a jury corruption claim in a condemnation case involving Baltimore and Ohio against William K. Wagner. Juror Herbert H Baker reportedly spoke of a stranger offering him money to sway the verdict, with three other jurors allegedly approached with similar offers. The details emerged before the jury reached a formal agreement.

Youngstown. Gr Haltimore & Ghia William K. Wagner Herbert H Baker

Frisco survey for new line spurs western extension

Details of the accident are not obtainable at this time. Frisco surveying a new line from Avard westward, serving Woodward and Beaver counties. The plan links Vialta to Avard and Megker, a town on the western edge of Beaver County, as part of an extension toward the Colorado line.

Frisco Woodward Pripoo Railroad Company Arkansas Valley Sid Weatern Vialta I. DT Avard Tn Wasters Orianane Avards Woods H. Ward Leonard Ieee K. Leonard Soneldere Tellroads Leonura Chileno Record-Herald

Santa Fe machinists dispute and electrification talk

Reports detail Santa Fe Railway machinists leadership, with E H Moore and Baker cited as defense figures. Santa Fe declines dealings with T J Wilcor amid broader labor strife, while vice president Hugh Doran and D W Roderick handle talks. A Railway News Bureau piece notes machinist momentum, possible strikes, and the company’s stance against a union dominated by the International Association of Machinists. Separate pieces discuss H Ward Leonard’s electrification ideas for passenger service and brief railroad staffing moves and local election notes.

Santa Fe T. J. Wilcor Santa Fe Railway Tte Machintern Kendrick Wise Hugh Doran D. W. Roderick Sisson Thompson Railway News Bureau Santa Nystert Corwith Til Needles Cal Tupelo W. Roderick Trie Gerat Ite Tion of Maschistists

Outcry Over Security Measures Sparks Local Debate

Fragmentary OCR notes claim calls for stricter controls and mention several individuals pressed to respond. The text references a crowd at a meeting and concerns about safety, with no clear dates or places readable.

Advertising Drive by Southern Pacific for Texas and Lobia

Report summarizes a large advertising push by the Southern Pacific for Texas and Lobia. The item notes Houston and dollars in Pac x, Ape 5, with references to purchases, lands, and entrants drawn into the territory by 20 Tend.

Texas Lobia Houston Siares

Fragmentary OCR Note With Silly Phrasing

Fragmented text appears to mix phrases and names with garbled wording. The readable bits mention Mire J, Vie, ChesP, Chamberlain, Caffey, and a diverted plan. No clear event, date, or location emerges, leaving only scattered names and placeholder terms.

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