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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
3
The Temperance movement backs a White Ribbon Remedy claiming 16 ounces of water or tea can curb drunkenness. Aged advocates Mrs Moore and Mrs West praise the cure, with Townsend and Siguiman endorsing the product and listing contact details in Tacoma.
A Topeka reader questions the Oakland Street Railway service and fare policy in a letter to the State Journal. He details crowded cars, unsafe conditions, and delays after a late night event, urging the company to address service reliability and nickel fare refunds.
On February 4 and 18 will offer tickets to points in Arkansas Arizona New Mexico west of Rocky Ford Colorado Solerado Louisiana Indian Territory Oklahoma and Texas at one fare plus $2 round trip. Liberal stopover privileges allowed on going trip. Final line 23 days from date of sale. For full information address Agent at depot Tupska.
White and red pale blood poor health then rosy faces follow after treatment with Scott's Emulsion a clean white medicine described as blood food. The pitch targets young girls at school claiming pale blood is common among them and promises to restore rich red blood. Contact WCOFT & BOWIE New York.
A serialized railroads mystery unfolds aboard the California Limited from Chicago on January 12. An on board passenger’s daily witty entries, later published as a Santa Fe log book, mix truth and fiction about a bashful boy, a beautiful girl, and a rival, with party snippets among travelers and travel details across Missouri.
A disjointed reminiscence centers on a tense scene in an observation car where a woman speaks of fear and pressure while the speaker questions whether she will reveal truth. The fragment hints at emotions, hesitation, and an undercurrent of possible conflict or danger.
An OCR fragment presents garbled dialogue and disjointed speech about a social scene. Names, places, and clear actions are largely unreadable, producing a cryptic mosaic of quotes and partial phrases.
The excerpt sketches informal conversations and shifting social tension as a narrator recalls family seating, expectations, and a distant trip. Mentions of a back porch, meals, and a planned two month stay in Pasadena followed by a move to Honolulu hint at personal routines and upcoming travel.
J Turnbull, a former fireman, recounts the deadly Lancaster train collision near Dover in fog. He and engineer Macpherson reflect on the Grand Dear Acleax line wreck where two trains collided less than a mile from his home, killing one crew and injuring others. He describes the fatal moment, his injuries, and the flames threatening lives and merchandise, with vivid, restrained detail.
Inland to enlarge El Paso roundhouse to accommodate more engines. City site will gain space for six tracks as brick structures and new work areas are added. Expansion aims to ease storage and maintenance as railway traffic grows through the inland route, with minimal difficulty expected.
Reading drafts indicate plans by Mr Haerdy relate to engine repair work necessary during the stay. The brief note mentions the number of engines requiring attention and outlines the scope of related preparations.
D Harty, appointed superintendent of the Missouri Pacific system, travels on a trip with Mr Clark to discuss ongoing and planned improvements. The Choctaw structure has separate departments for track work, with about 1 000 miles of track managed. His appointment takes effect on Wel 5.
Rio Grande officials and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen representatives reached an agreement in Salt Lake City after talks with Manager Herbert, General Superintendent Welby, and Car Service Superintendent Welsh. The raise, described as only a fraction of a cent per tile, meets part of the trainmen’s wage demands. Tomorrow the trainmen plan to present the same request to Oregon Short Line officials. No trouble is anticipated by either side.
A biographical sketch traces J D McInnes from a Topeka apprenticeship to traffic chief for the Lackawanna at Kansas City Missouri. He built a rail career across Santa Fe Kansas City Fort Scott Memphis Missouri Pacific and Wabash before becoming Lackawanna agent in 1898. He is praised as a hard worker with deep traffic training and strong ties to west shippers. The piece notes his personable nature and influential role in railway history while hinting at enduring opportunity and dividends for his firms.
Fragmentary report shows Baltimore and Ohio potential disruption as railroad conductors and two rival brotherhoods warned in Cumberland and surrounding areas that a general strike may begin. No full details given on dates or actions.
The Eakse Exidinors and Ohio alliance led to a shift in road management as the line of control moved to a different company, reflecting a consolidation of transportation interests and pricing impacts.
The report discusses a proposed interchangeable mileage system being prepared by merchants and considered by the association. Action stems from a petition for reform valued at over £0,000 and submitted to the New York Board of Trade. Though not concluded, outlook favors adoption.
The Woodward and Quanah railroad was chartered to build from Woodward Oklahoma to Quanah Texas a 125 mile line with two million dollars capital. The Rock Island line is reported to be back.
J P Sherman moves from traveling auditor to head auditor of the Santa Fe Prescott and Phoenix system with base at Prescott A T, overseeing freight and passenger receipts. The piece lists numerous railroad shop staff changes, sickness, and personal notes from the Topeka area including machinists, blacksmiths, and foremen, with several locomotive and shop operations updates. The broad report also mentions officials visiting, upcoming upkeep, and a death in the crew.
The text presents a garbled report detailing workers named Clifton Gerverick and Thomas Norton, a pending court or police matter, and ongoing industrial plans. It references transport disruptions, car service concerns, and potential use of electricity to power trains. It mentions two new tracks, a carpentry shop, and potential changes to the Montgomery Branch of the Santa Fe line. The passage also notes an injury, a train rider recovering in town, and general remarks about street car service and suburban trade.
Washington February 6 list shows pensions awarded to multiple individuals across cities including Kansas City Cannondale Valley Falls Leavenworth and Hartford. Amounts such as 5 and 12 dollars appear beside names like Orville Niles Nelson Lienvlentown and Samuel Bells. The dispatch cites widows Catharine Kexton and Jala Dye among beneficiaries with modest sums.
A vintage advertisement promotes Satin Skin Cream and Powder for complexion and beauty. It also features Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy endorsed by a New Jersey reader who praises its effectiveness for colds and croup and recommends it for years of relief.
A Topeka State Journal insert advertising a free trial bottle of Warner's Safe Cure for kidney and liver ailments. It claims the medicine will relieve symptoms, offers a medical booklet on diagnosis and treatment, and invites readers to request by writing to Warner's Safe Cure Co. Rochester, NY.
Topeka hardware man T J Coughlin, once noted for denying a government claim, faces a new suit from Nancy A Mortley alleging a financial claim tied to a quarter section. Mortley, who is not related to a family, claims Coughlin net 21 years of age and disputes any familial ties, prompting a local community discussion.
In a noted change, the Denver athletic club football team will not face the Medical College team from Topeka this season. Correspondent reports indicate the mystical college teams will not travel to Denver, halting the scheduled game in Kansas border region.
A special freight agreement outlines rates and routes between ports and cities in Canada and the United States. It lists points including Montreal Toronto New York Portland and others with described rate schedules and packaging terms for various goods. The document preserves historical trading terms and transportation connections among North American firms.
The Solomon mayor states the city is not badly affected by smallpox. He says no quarantine is in place and few cities are under caution. The local military and state journal notes suggest no widespread danger.
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