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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1902
Page
3
Fragmented OCR writes of blood poisoning symptoms and painful eruptions, asserting botanic and folk remedies as possible cures. The garbled text references various treatments, claims of success, and mentions of medical terms and remedies without clear attribution or proven outcomes.
In what appears to be a damaged OCR of a transit notice, trains between Kawase City and St Louis are described with unclear times and routes. The fragment mentions departures from Kawase City at 3 and from St Louis at 2 and references a public timetable issued by authorities.
Rock Island reveals new daylight through trains between Chicago and Kansas City with reduced excursion rates for teachers and friends. New time card effective April 13, Western Passenger Association debates withdrawals, and negotiations with rival roads continue as Rock Island plans El Paso service and through cars.
W C Nexon rose from bridge carpenter to general manager of the Gulf Colorado Santa Fe with headquarters at Galveston. His rail career began at Burlington and Mississippi River road, advanced through Albuquerque and Chicago, then culminated as general superintendent before becoming GM.
General Manager Russell Harding reports from a Kansas trip on wheat needs and prospects. He cites an increase in wheat prices and discusses plans to consolidate Missouri offices into St Louis, noting transport and labor conditions amid ongoing railroad issues.
A. A. Robinson, president of the Mexican Central, completes his tour with mentions of ongoing changes and plans. He notes cooperation to promote development, with emphasis on farming land value and potential stock purchases by purchasers of Mexican Central stock, and lists connections to Peoria & Western and Omaha interests.
Fifteen choppers were flown through El Paso en route to Chittiphsia to assist in cutting trees for a forest road project. A fire number at Aaterhaun sire attended by contractors in Sanat and Cabuaherk outlines the dispatch and duties.
The notice states SMITH'S OFFICE ABOLISHED with no successor named. G. T. Joughine, formerly mechanical superintendent of the Intervotan War of Cai, will assume responsibility for the coast lines of the Santa Fe. Georgt W. Srlth resigns April 15 as master mecitunle, effective immediately, and the text mentions related personnel changes across several rail entities.
Fragmented OCR details a chaotic event at a shop where foremen signed and a crowd showed goodwill toward Mr Lawless. The text is garbled with misread names and actions, mentioning a hatch, tray, and a preacher figure amid disrupted activities and absent clarity.
Philadelphia magnate Cassatt, head of the Pennsylvania Railroad, makes daring runs from Philadelphia to New York aboard a powerful locomotive. He recently covered 90 good miles in 72 minutes and now pursues further speed to beat his own record.
A derailed freight near Marceline blocked the line with 1 engine and tender off track. Reports say the train ran out of time to stop after striking a ditch, delaying traffic until late afternoon. Railroad workers and supervisors, including J. D. Jones and others, were noted at the scene and in the shops as crews inspected the equipment and prepared for repairs.
A report notes Fireman Fred Bartel, wife and baby planned a several weeks visit to the west. It mentions Bartel’s duties, the family’s travel, and related community notices as part of ongoing local timetable chatter.
A reported attempt at assault aboard a train led authorities to order a thorough investigation into the operations of a camp. The incident involves a man once known as George Rothmiller and later using his own name, with police tracing connections to local shops and a years-long history. The case remains under inquiry as officials seek to verify details and locate additional evidence.
Washington reports no appropriation will be sought to cover expenses for the United States embassy to King Edward's coronation. The party travels on their own funds, with their own packet and wine, while the army and wives are to London, dependent on ordinary mileage.
Famous American declares he will not let his divorce affect his public life. He emphasizes resilience and continues to pursue his career while addressing the personal matter publicly.
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