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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1903
Page
3
The report notes W J Black denies rumors of discontinuing service as the railroad plans a semi weekly train through the summer. The article details earnings for the Crain season, mentions repairs after a wreck near Lamy and explains changes in service and investments affecting operations and schedules.
A long, error-filled report explains the Santa Fe survey of a proposed Bow Line route. It discusses expected routes from Syracuse to Chicago, construction plans, county implications, freight impacts, and anticipated economic effects across Amite and surrounding areas. Names such as Syracuse, New York, and Santa Fe appear amid references to counties and railroad stations, with speculation on crossing points and eventual completion timelines.
The text outlines a special train run from Copel to Whehett on Saturday April ii to honor the Odd Pyllaes attending in Topeka for their eighty-fourth anniversary. Most lodge members plan to keep on the regular train, with return trips to homes after the event. The schedule and participants appear uncertain due to garbled OCR.
San Francisco papers report on BP Ripley and Santa Fe executives planning the Humboldt corridor. Kendrick and Vauclain hover over operations as the crew discusses the northern California extension and the new route touching coastal waters.
Fragmented text advertises hair care mucilage and bath items, claiming best toilet soap and facial remedies. It promotes a mysterious product with claims of dandruff relief and skin improvements, ending with a price of 16 cents.
A Washington DC resident recounts years of nervous dyspepsia and relief after using Paine's Celery Compound. She cites acute attacks, improved digestion, restored strength, and urges others to try the remedy, endorsing its benefits with strong personal testimony.
Fragmentary OCR shows residents complaining about a proposed rail outlet from Willette to Eureka. Mentions Fortis and heavy labor costs, with phrases about Lakern County and park preparations. Dated tone hints at a public works dispute and transportation reach.
An old item notes San Bernardino Shops of Santa Fe taking on significant work near Topeka as a second plant facility. Reports in various railroad papers confirm increased activity with over twenty car moves and preparations within the month. Superintendent Beamer and local supervisors oversee standard axed care equipment and coach movements.
Master Mechanic Toda calls for engineers as San Hernarding Found binuew seeks men for Oklahoma and Panhandle adjvision work on stock transport. Trains from the Westin Hivisiod would bale tory. Men are given esrb fune thirty after the rush ends.
A mangled report hints at a bridge over a dangerous stream near Santa Fe with talks of workers, resignations, and management changes. The fragmentary text references a shop foreman, a superintendent, and potential disruptions to to local industry as crews confront unsafe conditions and contested timetables.
Fragmentary text references a superintendent, someone named Mr. Gable and Pers Bess Ten, plus mentions of movers, Ruse Gut fee, and employees. Details are unreadable and no coherent event or outcome can be established from the readable parts.
Confused aviation era note outlines Santa Fe Railway moves toward building shops at Eureka California as part of broader extension plans into northern California. Article hints at potential financial and political factors and local impact while stressing uncertainty about timing and feasibility.
The Santa Fe General officer announced Taylor was appointed traveling auditor to succeed L. B. Jones. Jones had been appointed traveling auditor recently, while Baxter, previously auditor for the California Missouri Kansas City railroad, resigned. Taylor has not yet received his territory but will be based in Topeka.
Miller gains the post of foreman at Fort Worth and Denver pattern shop in Childress Texas after over three years as supervisor. The move follows T Coakley vacating the Santa Fe shop, with Miller taking charge of operations and overseeing staff, water service, and tool maintenance as the division shifts rail labor and shop duties.
An old medical advertisement asserts inevitable life changes for women and promotes Pierce's Favorite as a cure for the symptoms of the period. It claims to ease anxiety, mood, appetite, and nerves, touting a long history in Manchester and offering free printed material upon request.
A chaotic scene unfolded as a car service dispute tied up departuren and a Santa Fe shop incident spilled into a local game. Players from the car service train faced delays while a team from the Santa Fe shop contended on the field, with rails disrupting play and spectators watching tense moments.
The Kansas and Southern railroad, small in scope, serves Westmoreland in Pottawatomie County as the town’s sole rail link to the outside world. The line spans 1 1 3 miles from Blaine to Westmoreland with three depots and one engine room valued at about 750 dollars. Locomotives include one valued at 1200 dollars and another at 1000 dollars, plus two box cars at 300 dollars and three freight cars at 00 dollars.
New York April 1 Harry Payne Whitney, a son of William Whitney, was arrested on a speeding charge tied to a motor vehicle incident near Central Park West. Whitney, who claimed an occupation unknown, appeared before a West Side court and was remanded on a $300 bail but later paroled.
A British ship shortage in coal caused no arrival of 1500 tons for British ships in Honolulu. The Ambr止rite requested 2000 tons to reach Hong Kong while torpedo boats from Requimilt moved. Washington navy department waivers requested. Admiral Gilmore suit outcome: stepfather failed to prove abandonment or neglect of wife’s support. non suit granted.
An order from Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co restores old workers in Panther Creek mines, with about 20 men and dependents returning. Meanwhile reports hint at a rush to Northwest lands as thousands seek government homesteads in Oregon Washington or Idaho with favorable rates and expansive acreage.
April 1 to 4 reports reveal Marshal Howland cleared of charges after evidence and argument. Bud Briggs, W. Mriess, and peers involved, with ongoing efforts to arrest a second suspect. Pastor Charles B. Hell faces months in jail on related charges in Ahly city. details unclear.
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