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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1903
Page
4
Rail lanes shift amid export rate cuts across Gulf lines Galveston and New Orleans benefit as four for export rates drop further. A collision incident aboard a vessel injures a crewman, with foreman H. Bjek reporting damage and a grinding stone mishap during unloading at the port.
A fragmentary advert style text lists varied catarrh symptoms and asks about nasal blockage throat irritation ringing ears and digestive discomfort. It hints at a remedy or cure but provides no concrete product names or verifiable claims. The passage reads like an 19th or early 20th century medical pitch with misspellings and questions prompting the reader to seek relief.
An old time mail order style ad claims a radical cure for catarrh and related ailments. It promises immediate relief and urges readers to mail their name and address to receive the product by return post, citing a Marshall Arkansas address.
A dispatch from Newton Kansas recounts a labor accident where helpers on a train were assisting with lowering a component. A worker’s left hand was caught, producing a painful injury that will keep him from duties for several days.
Rail interests argue whether the Katy 15 Amibitious line can claim land grants in Indian Territory. The Kansas Texas line allegedly offered to farm every alternate section along a 10 mile corridor, totaling about 1 086 000 acres, while government views the line as not a land grant road. Proceedings promise further adjudication as financing and federal approval unfold.
Chicago dispatch reports Frisco will show a November decline in operating expenses of about 125000 by cutting its workforce to month end levels on October 31. Officials say the reduction offsets higher costs from September and October. The system aims for steady earnings across nearly all lines with expected savings in the coming winter. They anticipate additional cost reductions on the Southwestern routes opened earlier this year as hundreds of miles remain to be opened.
Reported plan by President J J Ware to create a fast freight link from St Paul to Denver, aiming to influence the Missouri River freight market. Connections from Ames to Sioux City and Omaha are noted, with a proposed St Lawrence river corridor and a belt line along the Sioux City Omaha survey. Sources imply Hill seeks access to transcontinental freight gateways rather than Missouri River entry.
Kangae City Missouri December 1 a cabinet of officials directed General Geralit to appear before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Seattle. The case concerns a sexual matter and the subpoena was sent to the office of the United States marshal in the federal building for service. Embry indicated he did not appear and has acknowledged service with the return on the subpoena filed with the registrar of the correction at Washington D C.
Santa Fe will build a Moki Indian village at the Grand Canyon to entertain passengers on the Grand Canyon branch. A number of Indigenous people will be employed to live in native attire and sell beadwork and crafts.
A. Dillon of Downs was elected chairman of the protective board of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. The new officer was born at St. Louis and returned home yesterday. The position pays about 22,000 per year and Dillon is expected to devote his full time to duties.
Delegation of business men from St Latta Maine visits General Manager Russell Harding about locating a general assembly of the Missouri Pacific Line to support shops in Sedalia. They discuss steel rails and coal supply amid low rates and shipping arrangements from Chicago.
A fragment notes a quotation from the Hill Lines regarding a Rancho business venture and the difficulty in obtaining a comparable statement through other routes.
Texas must improve rail lines but roads entering Mexico promise more mileage while Texas faces open warfare between state railroad commissioners and press and the railroads. The industry plans to halt expansion due to regulatory action and expense, with Texas noted as a key arena in the dispute.
Pass trading stop details a new railway agreement adopted by railroads to take effect January 1990, tightening free transportation lines and restricting mileage tickets and free or reduced transport for passengers. It outlines government oversight, executive appointments, and stricter housing of officials amid interpreting the pact.
New York reports the Mexican Central railroad cannot carry out its Belcan Wes plan to penises its jacoma borate, mannounting EXLAw On. Reorganization halted due to opposition from two bondholders protective companies acting independently. Henry Clay Pierce, chairman, notes withdrawal allows each bondholder to act independently with the two companies.
The Rock Island Interests earlier owned 20100 shares and held an option on about 160.0% more, enough to seize control if they paid the option price above market. Ryan-Blair Interests faced a standoff as the Flock Islanders and three Southern systems align, emphasizing a community of interests among Southern, Atlantic Coast Line, and Seaboard.
Philadelphia December 1 A secret convention of officers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen on the Pennsylvania railroad is in session. Firemen seek to restore the nine hour line under the new schedule as they have worked ten hours. Conferences with railroad officials have failed to yield results and delegates may decide on a course of action.
Two young women aged 15 to 20 and a woman connected with the Valley and Western Railroad were fined 500 dollars each in Frisco, Enkt Oklahoma, after police court action. They allegedly lured girls to accompany them to a rooming house near the depot less than a mile from the town, while the women’s ages and origins tie back to Argentine and local labor work. The case involves use of railroad property and trafficking, with authorities planning to transfer the girls to homes elsewhere after Col. J C Greenman reviews the matter.
A reminiscence contrasts Mexico City twenty years ago with today noting calmer streets, public benches, and calm Alameda life then versus modern growth, commerce, and broader busyness now. the writer recalls era of leisure and the steady social fabric amid change.
Topeka Sunday news reports two new street cars for the Topeka Railway Co now in Jackson street car barns awaiting use. Cars are 31 feet long with 30 seats and six foot rear platforms not enclosed. Each car has a hot water heater and heater pipes, offering heated interiors while electric heaters proved uneconomical. Some town sections may keep old cars until spring due to incomplete loop terminals.
Hyomei claims to cure catarrh by breathing it into air passages and lungs. It asserts the spray destroys catarrhal germs, heals mucous membranes, and cleans the system via the blood. The complete Hyomel outfit costs $1.00 with replacements at 50 cents each. Symptoms listed include runny nose, throat irritation, coughing, and chest discomfort.
Cider Smith scored another bold forecast predicting yesterday's snow storm after weeks of prophecy. A month earlier he forecast snow around late November, but Clocmang d ny missed the exact timing. The storm is shown to affect roughly half of Kansas today, with scales and angles noted in the forecast.
Unclear text describes a dispute over funding county services in Shawney county. Government reportedly paid obligations for beds, light and water. Commissioners argue the county should reimburse costs. Proposal referred to Attorney General Philander C. Knox for approval.
The readable fragments describe unrest and possible revolt in a region labeled Four syatem with nervous factions and references to authorities, but details are severely garbled and few concrete names or events remain.
Arkansas City reports Charles Le iewn and former city official filed in district court to set aside an Art judgment against the city on fraud grounds. Supreme Court in this city held the city must pay Mire Art for injuries after she says she fell on a detective sidewall.
Washington December 1 rural carriers for Kansas were appointed today. In Fairview a regular carrier is Seth Elile with W. W. Hattish as substitute. The notice lists a few names and duties in rural mail service across the state.
An illuscated ad-style notice warns that surgery is risky and pain prone, urging readers toward Pyramid Cure as a safe, reliable remedy. It claims long suffering can end with this treatment, touting fast relief, better sleep, appetite, and perineal comfort while criticizing other medical approaches.
A dated advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a world famous kidney remedy. It claims kidneys root and purify blood, cures numerous ailments, and offers free samples by mail from Binghamton New York. It urges purchases in stores and warns of serious health risks from weak kidneys.
Since summer a colony of over three farmers and families from Nebraska has settled in Clay County's southern part, buying good farms and paying cash. Last week another Nebraska crew arrived, searching for suitable detentions and opportunities. A rabbit hunt near Herland uncovered a United States mail pouch under a church, but letters were opened and rifled.
A one hundred page illustrated booklet from The Record Company St Augustine promotes the East Coast of Florida. It lists hotels boarding houses with rates eight dollars per week, travel details, maps of Florida and nearby states, and attractions including Nassau Lake of Fire Slavena and It. It targets travelers and includes ticketing and transport information.
The New York office of the Florida East Coast Hotel Co is located in the Old Brunswick Building at 221 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
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