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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
3
A promotional note urges using Kodol digestant to prevent sunstroke by stabilizing the stomach and digestive system during summer. It proclaims the product clears the way for health, builds strength, and protects against heat related illnesses, claiming broad cures and prevention for indigestion, dyspepsia, and summer ailments.
An early claim markets a universal remedy touted as a fifty year old wind cure for diarrhoea. The text references medical promises by unnamed authors and promotes widespread use across the world, urging readers to apply the method everywhere.
Rome dispatches report that nearly all Spanish friars real estate in the Philippines, once under church control, has been bought by Americans in New York. It claims corporations hold titles, with friars owning shares but not controlling interests, shocking the Vatican and Governor Taft's land purchase plans.
J H Johnston of Brighton Georgia recalls untold misery from bronchitis and says a new discovery fully cured him after years of illness. He credits the remedy with saving his life and relieving his wife’s asthma. Free trial bottles available at Arnold Drug Co. Kansas Ave.
A concise notice highlights maintaining an orderly ledger of batteries and telephones for railroad operations. It emphasizes organized tracking, inventory control, and reliable communication assets to support railway efficiency and safety.
C H Gaunt, superintendent of Santa Fe telegraph, introduces equipment boards to record telephone and battery gear at all points. The system, with plugs labeled by equipment and towns, aims to save time and labor by giving an at a glance inventory. Santa Fe owns about 10 independent telephone lines supervised by the telegraph department, aiding engine readiness and interdepartmental communication. Supt Gaunt currently on Colorado division inspection, due back Friday.
In Denver, Union Pacific and Rock Island announce a joint freight agency at Pullman, likely Sept 1, to handle through business. The move signals closer cooperation and could shift westbound through traffic away from Burlington, though officials say it merely facilitates through shipments.
Spokane Aug 7. After a second conference with northwest farmers J J HU president of Great Northern proposes railroads own the lines. Messages from President Mahler of Oregon Short Line and Navigation Co and President Hill outline wheat rate reductions on shipments to the Pacific coast and east. Farmers seek a reduction from 12 1/2 cents to 1 cent per bushel or 32 3/4 per ton.
San Bernardino California August 7 a new position has been created in the Santa passenger department. HR Sandrett is named to the role, to staff Fellet agent duties and oversee related tasks. The appointment signals expansion of local public service positions.
A group of young women on a Los Angeles Santa Fe train were stopped when a dog dressed as a baby appeared from a bundle labeled as a baby. Conductor Hickson argued with the passengers as the dog was sent to the baggage car, while the distraught owner refused to part with the pet. Jack O Brien aided in moving the dog to the baggage area amid tears from the girl.
Fort Worth Texas August 7 The Chicago Rock Island and Texas Railway company filed in the county court its indenture conveying to the Illinois Trust and Saving Bank of Chicago as trustee a mortgage of railroad equipment franchise and income to secure 1000000 of gold bonds payable in 12 drawing interest at percent None of this indenture or any bond shall prevent consolidation merger or transfer provided the lien remains and trustee and bondholders rights are preserved
Vice President and Comptroller Gabriel Morton presents July earnings for the Mexican Central in Mexican currency. An order to census employees over seven years old on Southern Pacific signals a broad pension plan likely to be implemented across Harriman lines.
The Union Pacific system posted gross earnings of 7500278.50 for the year ending June 1, showing a gain of 3777006.88 over the previous year. Expenditures including taxes were 4726.8.03, against prior year figures.
A damaged ad in history touts Dr Pierce and his Favorite Prescription as a path to health for weak women. It claims confidentiality and free correspondence, urging letters to Dr. Pierce for a supposed cure.
The Rock Island case highlights long standing ties to Memphis with strong taxable equity and gains from Illinois Central facilities. The Memphis city council shows reluctance to grant further privileges, despite the railroad committee report and implied concessions once granted to Central. The Frisco and others suggest similar leverage, while debates center on city revenue and strategic advantage.
An official of the Western Passenger association describes how railroad investigators traced a forgery ring centered on ticket broker Chan J Allardt of 192 South Clark Street Chicago. They bought forged and altered tickets, secured warrants, and seized dies inks and stamps. Chas J Farnum was among those implicated, with the grand jury setting bonds under $550.
Chicago Tribune reports possible walkout by Santa Fe machinists on Texas division if talks fail with company officials and Union President J McConnell. Workers demand a four hour day and 74 cent hourly raise. A mass action could halt all Chicago to count motions if no settlement.
In Santa Fe, M White resigns as garnishment clerk as Wilder of the Senta accepts a position with Devin coal interests in Galesburg. J E Holman will replace White, and Holman’s son Charles takes his post, as local boiler and mill work, repairs, and shop duties continue with several staff updates and illness affecting several workers.
Topeka railway workers feature a flood of moves new hires and transfers. Foreman White reports a discharged hospital patient Roy Clark the bill clerk aims to return soon. Tradesmen like Michael Hagan and John Maynard plan travels to Denver and Sheldon, while George Furor and Nightingale adjust shop duties and locations.
Promising results claim high recovery rates for Brights disease and diabetes using new compounds. Investigations and demonstrations discussed, with reports available upon request.
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