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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1903

Page

4

Kendrick and His Ax in Coast Line Tour

Bernamine Aug 1 report on the Santa Fe system executives and proposed improvements. Kendall is to California for advising on coal line changes to avert losses from floods. Widespread economy measures and anticipated executive meetings are noted.

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P to Move Soldiers to Fort Bayard via Southern Pacific

El Paso Texas August 12 The Southern Pacific has contracted to haul soldiers from New York and other points to Fort Bayard. The move uses Southern Pacific steamship routes and rail connections through New Orleans Houston and Mart Bayou. The government seeks lower rates and a delivery plan keeping troop transfers orderly and periodic.

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Kidney and Bladder Troubles Prominently Cured

Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer promises rapid relief for kidney and bladder problems including back pain burning urination and frequent urges. It claims to neutralize toxins, ease liquor related discomfort, and restore control with 50 cent and one dollar bottles, offering a free book by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.

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Fragmented OCR Note Pointing to Company Threats

The unreadable text hints at a tense scene with references to potential action against thieves and prowlers. Names, times, and places are missing or garbled, leaving a partial account of a threatened response by a company or group.

Kitten on a Galveston Passenger Train Stirs Commuters

Report from Cleburne Texas dated Aug 19 claims Commissioner Tom Watkins and party on a late train noticed a tiny kitten exiled to a top bell area. The cat repeatedly hid and rushed back, with a bell ringer securing the pet by paying a mall boy 25 cents. The kitten accompanied them home after their Galveston stay.

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New Santa Fe Depot At Raton Progressing Rapidly

The new Santa Fe depot at Raton is under rapid construction with raised interior plastering and a design featuring domes slender spires antique cornices and massive pillars. Citizens anticipate one of the finest depots between Kansas City and Los Angeles, reflecting broader city improvements amid local concerns.

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Loss of Passenger Service Hits Rock Island Branch Lines

Mr W W Watson of Chicago reports to Kalina Awe about the Rock Island abandoning passenger service. He states efforts to prevent the cut failed though executives claimed to have improved service. The action affects about 1000 metres of branch lines and costs about 85 passengers per day on the Hallan to Herineton route. Watson says promised mixed train service would restore usable transport and benefit Salina residents.

Kalina Osewe Sette Ela W. W. Watson Chicago Rock Inland Oak Wetann Hallan Herineton Ames Watenn Salina

Katy Speeds Heavy Track Laying Near Hol Inter

The Katy Railroad began work today with 100 men at Holinter, near Hiattville, laying a sidetrack with a rock crusher. They expect to load at least six carloads of ballast daily. Mr Gilbert says the line will handle large falls heavy traffic and Urey plans to run some of the west's largest locomotives through the city.

Holinter Hiattville Ttls Gilbert Urey

No Santa Fe Traffic Plan Confirmed by Ripley

President LP Ripley denied any traffic alliance between Santa Fe and Rock Island railways. He said there is no arrangement beyond ordinary interchange and noted Santa Fe's new line from the Rio Grande to the Texas Panhandle would intersect Rock Island at a junction point. No definite plan or timetable was established.

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Work Begins on El Paso Depot Construction

Preparations underway to erect a union depot at El Paso with over 160 workers from Powers A Conner on site. Camp life established for a five month earth removal project, clearing more than 126000 yards of ground while crews set up tents and equipment.

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May Block Deal Stumbling Block in Great Western Sale

Amsterdam stockholders of the Chicago Great Western reportedly demand 120 and 390 for their holdings, preventing a purchase by the Santa Fe and affiliated interests. Market prices for common stock and preferred shares are cited, with Rock Island interests unlikely to meet the elevation. The report notes Dutch investors may be leveraging the Omahai court decision on the railroad’s entry.

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Freight men meet at Els Amore hotel on rate discussion

A freight men gathering at the Els Amore hotel in Karsar City discussed winter end rates with Renavalated jdvelign freight agents and the Minor Preght association. The closed conference noted no specifics, but officials indicated traffic improvements and price movements in the coming fall and winter.

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Watchmas Mistakes Supt Joughins for Bleop Walker

The Santa Besare city watchmen are praised yet flaws appear as Superintendent GH Joughins, visiting from Los Angeles, arrives to inspect a missing guard pair. Report details theft fears and security gaps amid a confusing, earlier warning about watchfulness and a break in at a local building.

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Railroad surveyors flood the desert for mining rail lines

San Bernardino mining notes describe vast railroad survey activity in the wasteland. Henry Hinkeman claims dozens of railroad men are roaming the desert with ca ratios str vervor. Permanent surveys for branch roads to various mining camps are being laid along major tram lines and railroad routes.

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Rail and Railway News From Across the West

Kansas City reports Dickinson back from Europe and in city soon with Stilwell. Hobbs resigns as Denver Rio Grande purchasing agent. Tipton named replacement. Hargrave found dead in Raton tunnel near Victor aged 20. Santa Fe plans new Port Richmond depot and shifts store distribution practice. Several Santa Fe staff return from trips and new hires noted. Supply car No 1 starts Kansas City to distribute material on the line.

Denver C. M. Hobbs Denver and Rio Grande Railway Thomas Tipton Edson Mann Raton Law Vegas Herbert Hargrave Victor Cal Raton Tunnel Hargrave Santa We D. W. Lewin Ture Drake Santa Fe Ing Westinghouse George Bennett Santa Fa Bax Gine Pennsylvaniia Bennett Sasi Mennett Kansas City FA. Wilson Banus Eystem Uise Ronda Kansan City Kansas Satees Pierenoeyes Ray Marceline Port Madison

Harvest Labor Estes to Minnesota and the ehoe

Low rates for parties of two or more via Chicago Great Western railway. Tickets on sale daily to August 31. Liberal warrants for return trip. For full information apply to Geo. W. Lincoln, T. PA, 7 West Ninth Street, Kansas City, Mo.

Tvo Chicago Great Western Railway Geo. W. Lincoln, T. PA West Ninth Street Kansas City

Nebraska Republicans Meet in Lincoln Nominate and Ratify

At the Nebraska state convention in Lincoln on August 19 the party ratified Court Commissioner Julie Barhes for associate justice, nominated Charles B. Allen and W. G. Whitmore to university posts, and unanimously backed John L. Webster for vice president in 1919. The platform praised Roosevelt, McKinley, and the nation’s prosperity, while opposing capitalist monopolies and stressing American protective policy.

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Republican Messages and Fairground Privileges in Topeka

A Nebraska Republican platform endorses ships built and manned by Americans to grow foreign commerce and uphold U S expansion in the Philippines as a sacred national asset. Theodore Roosevelt is praised for steady leadership and a second term. D. Lindsay re-elected state committee chair. Kansas State fair rules prohibit alcohol on grounds and require applications for booth spaces.

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