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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1901
Page
9
Testimonials from Mrs J Lindwey of Montross and Mrs J Feiner of Prenklite claim relief from digestive trouble and fatigue after using Dr Miles Nervine Heart Cure and Pills. The ads portray rapid recovery and renewed vitality after long illness, urging readers to try the remedies.
A fragmented item describes Atlantic City weather, a voyage risk, and figures such as Howard Bisokbirn and Nant A. Andrews. the garbled text hints at a voyage to Lisbon, a newspaper note on travel peril, and a ceremonial reference to a celebrated person.
The state military board issued a statement declaring the Regiment’s target work recognized with a Gold Medal. Major, details of the award and the unit’s accomplishments are noted in the official release.
An old advertisement promises Bromothe cure for la grippe colds and neuralgia in one day. It asserts patent medicine relief and offers a price of two cents per package with a money-back claim if it fails.
Readers report rapid relief after two months of severe pain using Dr Biles Nervine and Six Hisar Cure. Testimonies cite quick recovery from heart and liver problems, with several names mentioned including Pitts Pearl Gales and Miles. No medical endorsement is stated and outcomes are anecdotal.
Rail traffic on the bridge over the Missouri River at Atchison is halted as river erosion undermines piling and a new steel span is being built. Passengers and freight are being transferred, and work crews pile sand to reinforce the old supports. The disruption involves Missouri Pacific, Rock Island, and Santa Fe lines with no clear timeline for reopening.
Lina New York Feb 2 A dramatic railroad reorganization signals major consolidation as the Southern Pacific net transfers toward a Pacific-dominated syndicate. The Central of Southern Pacific operations shift via Union Pacific routes to Kansas City and Chicago, reshaping control of key western corridors amid late century market activity.
The article notes Union Pacific moves to gain direct routes from San Francisco to Omaha and Kansas City via the Southern Pacific and related lines. It mentions control over the Oregon Short Line and Oregon Railway & Navigation, with speculation on George Gould being drawn into current arrangements. FROM EMPORIA: various local rail yard activities and staff changes are described along with engine 4027 back in service after shop work.
Machinist Critics quits. Matthews seeks help. Fireman Henry Fantis heads to Chicago. Crain becomes machinist apprentice. W Short visits Manhattan and Topeka. Swearenger travels to meet family. Griffin leaving Miss. Hy. Albrecht family leaves eastern state. REO actor Matlock and kin visiting Winfield. Operators Bicnner and others tied to road crews. buskers disc indeterminate. Conductor Genea heads to Chi. Converse to Bis. Hugh Robertson in town from Denver. Engineers Young laid off. Collier and Dennison active. Jia Connors relieves Wartinatin on Lake Vei run.
In a patchy report from the rail yard, Bert Ratilard a machinist with a damaged pack is noted as being in the boss’s care. Johnson has relieved Sam Bow as clerk and ticket agent at the Las Vegas depot, while Lew steel talls relies on Chapelli and Los Ojitos for a four mile distance. Draper is fireman with Clow Holmes Purcel and Lang stein leaving for a shift. Ki is Spagerisa SPE, the president of the Wells-Wargo company in Prescott. Engineer James Sturrock visits from Glories for repairs. Jerry, son of the rihehe, works in the machinist shop. James Marr, newly fired, has inspected 45 coginece operations in the DB. Kimpiin returns to shop work, mocking Walter Long who was injured firing an entire Gay and sent to Las Vegas hospital for surgery. William Mackie is a cow worker. Kemaan Jetmmort has been to passenger engine 620.
Judge T F Garver declines to serve as president of the Kansas State Temperance Union, saying he was not consulted and elected in his absence. The text mix includes unrelated wartime notes and reports from Port Townsend and Alaska about a blockade and gold, with garbled integrity.
The article explains the southern Oklahoma Territory reservation for Comanche Kiowa and Apathe land claims. It details 8,000,000 acres allocated to natives with 3,800 natives to receive 660 acres each and 430,000 acres set for common use. Settlers may claim 160 acres for $125 per acre or by residence and improvements. Provisions allow proxy locations for soldiers and sailors, with time deductions from homestead claims. Counties will be pre-platted with 220 public acres each and auctioned lots funding courthouses schools roads and bridges. Secretary Hitchcock warns against scooners and early locators to ensure orderly opening.
A hunter unearthed a box on the Scott-Lee farm northeast of Winchester Kansas. Prof Bulley of the University of Kansas chemistry department examined the contents and found the material resembles damp ashes with rusted lye tins and remnants of a human body in a decayed state. The box had been buried about two years and some contents were sent to Lawrence for examination.
In Atlanta on February 2, reports say Joel Hurt, president of the Railway and Power Company, faces a possible duel with a lawyer amid rivalry over street railway franchises. The dispute involves Hurt's monopoly claim, fee battles, and new franchise prospects, with various figures named in committee discussions.
Dr Gunsalus resigns as president and severs links with the Armour Institute. Victor Alderson, dean, serves as acting president until the board fills the vacancy. Paulus had resigned months earlier to devote full time to Central, where he is pastor.
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