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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1902
Page
10
Rail news reports Rock Island Lines planning to absorb Choctaw Northern with M A Low confirming the purchase. Charles H Warren named general manager. details cite rail executives, stock value, and line integration plans amid broader Rock Island expansion.
Superintendent Henderson reports that new engines perform well on decapod routes. The article notes freight tonnage, train lengths, and axle loads, with specific measures of car sizes and speeds. It mentions efficiency gains and references other railway lines and equipment in the state.
The text appears to describe large passenger engines and freight operations with garbled OCR errors. It mentions heavy engines, timetable references, and terms like passenger runs and decapods, but most specifics are unreadable. The fragment seems to be a rough note rather than a complete report.
An orchestra from Marshall will furnish music for a grand ball at Goodland on April 5. The ensemble, engaged by the Rock Island celebration committee, will be paid 100 for the trip and travel expenses. The event aims to be the western Kansas region’s most notable ball.
Fragmentary text outlines proposed changes affecting dining venues and schedules. Mentions division superintendent, monthly or weekly planning, and potential alterations to service areas including California Edenited and Wealdy. References to train stops and fares appear speculative within damaged OCR.
April 1 report notes sale of the Choctaw Chahoma Gulf to Beek Selend drives changes in Santa Fe coal supply. Rock Island surveyors reportedly influence new routes from Weatherstone via South MfoAl evter to Kickinahi. Chettaw favored Cunl supply, Runta Fe seeks alternatives amid disruption.
The initial batch of box cars built for the Orient road arrived at Anthony and Wichita for rail and tie shipment. The Missouri Pacific delivered cars from St. Cheries works as part of a large order, with crew movements and shop reports noting inspections, transfers, and linework along the Western division.
An advertisement-like piece claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure fixes indigestion by supplying missing digestive fluids. It asserts the remedy cleanses the stomach, aids digestion, and restores health, with a testimonial from Henry Williams of Boonville, Missouri. The product is produced by E. D. Wire & Co of Chicago.
One minute cough cure claims rapid relief from coughs and colds. A long list of names and places appears, describing workers, shops, and logistics around a Topeka area project with repairs, bids, and personnel moving between towns. The fragmentary text mentions a church event, electrical shop leadership, and various local trades and staffing details.
New York April 11. G Dun & Co Weekly Review of Tradeways reports general good news amid weather and shipping bottlenecks. Manufacturing remains active, iron sales and exports rise, while cotton goods and yarns see tight supplies and higher prices. Prices retreat on some grains and failures rise, but overall activity supports cautious optimism for late 1902.
Fragmented text discusses digestive issues and nutrition, referencing nerve strain and special tonics. Mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy and a hotel clerk context. Contains garbled phrases and unclear attributions, with scattered references to health and climate.
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