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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1901

Page

3

Railroad News Sparks Kansas Southern Project in Midwest Rail Push

A new Kansas and Southern railroad initiative forms the nucleus of Wheeler's plan to connect Kansas City to Texas, linking Omaha, Leavenworth, and Western routes. The project aims to extend lines southward, absorb stock, boost agricultural trade, and create outside world connections, with the existing system operating eight and a half miles, ten cars, and pending improvements amid strong local interest.

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Cures Baldness and Hair Loss Claims Unclear Product

An advertisement-style note promises a treatment that prevents hair falling out removes dandruff and restores growth to scalp eyebrows and eyelashes. No verifiable sources or evidence are provided. The claim targets readers seeking hair restoration and scalp care products.

Baldness Remedy Promoted by Falrmount College President

A promotional notice features Professor Futter of Falrmount College in Sulphur, Kentucky, touting a “trial package free” hair remedy claimed to regrow a full scalp in weeks. The ad asserts extensive testimonials and urges readers to request the sample by sending a stamp for prepaid delivery.

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Goats and deals in railroad finance reframe Omaha ties

A garbled report notes an individual removed from a venture linked to John Teere Plow and the Thayer Moore Brokerage company. It mentions close ties to Omaha and Emparta, aims to extend a rail project, and names Moore Jr as president with HQ in Kansas City, plus Woodford and Norton Thayer in management roles.

Moore, Jr Plare Hansas City Woodford Westmoreland Norton Thayer Kansas City

Frisco Connection Plans Memphis to Texas Rail Link

Announcement clears the plan to build a Memphis to Texas line via Fort Scott and Miami forming a 13 mile segment and a Grande river bridge near Miami. Construction overseen by Johnson Brown and Tullock, with bridge stringers and track lay by late July enabling trial trains before full completion.

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Beachtel urges Clyde for Missouri Pacific division site

Ther a J D Beachtel ex engineer and nun advocate locating a division at Clyde to save money for the Missouri Pacific. He argues extending to Dover supports a Clyde terminal and predicts future moves toward Denver, urging Concordia be balanced by the route. He lists costs for yards, coal shed, and stock wards totaling thousands without tax impact, insisting Clyde is optimal.

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Memphis Retrenching On Rail System Across Kansas City Line

Fort Scott April 10 reports indicate the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis line laid off several hundred workers for two days across the system as a retrenchment measure. Officials anticipate further reductions in other departments during the slow season.

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San Fe Publishing Broad Adverts In German Pamphlets

Pamphlets issued by the San Fe Publishing Company promote immigration to the United States and include a leading article by Secretary Coburn on Kansas. The materials announce a railway cooperation involving Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and Sal Lake routes, amid competition with Harriman interests. The Wabash Road disruption adds to western railway tensions.

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Rail fare dispute over faster Wabash line names cities

A rail service proposal for a fast Kansas City to Boston style route faces differential fare objections from Western Passenger Association. The Wabash’s faster through sleep ers threaten standard-line pricing, with Great Western Alton Burlington St Paul Rock Island and Santa Fe moving to match Chicago St Louis rates to counter Wabash. In Texas El Peso April 3, chamber of commerce directors urged U S action to protect American railway employees in Meson sealant unlant prisommenst, with a state department reply pending.

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Santa Fe Exposition to feature Buffalo exhibit and rail updates

Santa Fe locals report a summer Buffalo exhibit with 12 photographs showing a Chicago to San Francisco letter trip, plus an electrical diagram of the Grand Canon. Rail notes cover yard work, personnel shifts, and upcoming service changes, including engine moves and station duties, with Pan-American rate discussions and local Y. M. C. A. activities.

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City Engineer Wise reports on city paving and bridges

City Engineer L. Wise submits a yearly report detailing pavement work, contracts, and costs. He urges switching asphalt contract terms to pay for actual square yards and recommends repaving cedar block and limestone streets with asphalt or brick. He notes bridges needing repairs and paint, with attention to the sixth Avenue Viaduct and other municipal structures.

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Test for Yourself the Wonderful Curative Properties of Swamp Root

Reader letter from a Binghamton worker detailing kidney trouble and back pain. He cites relief after using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root and endorses the remedy along with two colleagues. Editorial notes announce free samples and a booklet about kidney and bladder issues from Kilmer Co. in Topeka State Journal.

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Find Out If You Need Swamp Root Kidney Remedy

Reader warning about weak teeth and kidney issues links Swamp Root to relief. Claims doctors endorse Swamp Root as a natural kidney and bladder treatment, urging readers to buy bottles locally for about one dollar.

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Mayoral power and writs clash over city council action

Capt J G Water voices a view on the political standoff where a writ compels the city council to canvass judges certificates while de facto mayor Hughes fights the process. The piece mocks delays, laments no immediate court ruling, and portrays street commission controls amid a circus setting with police and passes. Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup ad ends the column.

J. G. Water Parker Hughes Actlos Chancery Lane Hong Supreme Court Phillietines Uepolis

Judge Fines Commissioners in Oklahoma Mandamus Case

Charls E L Moore sues Harfield county accusing commissioners of ignoring a probate court order. The district judge's ruling mirrored the Parker Hughes decision, and the commissioners were fined for contempt and jailed after defying the mandamus. Moore is a Democrat, the judge a Republican.

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Political Ball Opens and Election Law to Be Tested

Bienais election law faces scrutiny as Judge Thorson may rule on ballot access. The Altus campaign kickoffs with a Carom shot and party factions discuss nominations, while Hallett biennial rules threaten no general election this fall and no official ballot. The scene features Judge Thomson and Senator Cadging amid partisan maneuvering.

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