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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1903
Page
4
Patchwork Kansas page blends scattered items from crime to weather, naming towns like Chanute and Wichita, plus mentions of workers, accidents, and public notices. It notes a mining trip near Chanute, a sewer accident in Kansas City, a hardware merchant’s sudden death, and county fiscal actions, with a flurry of names and places.
Rum West to Trinidad proposal backed by C Q Chandler of Medicine Lodge with vital figures circling state charter. The route would connect Anthony to Buck Ty via Medicine Lodge and Santa Fe Hinera, with several county seats named and multiple banks backing the project.
A Santa Fe machinist apprentice in San Bernardino suffered a severe accident at a drill press. His arm and clothing were caught in the rotating machinery, causing extensive injuries and shock. He was confined to a hospital while his recovery begins, with several days expected for stabilization.
State court grants Cameron exclusive rights to Bright Angel Trail after a lengthy dispute with Wrought Wythe Co. The decision, rendered yesterday, affirms Cameron's claim and outlines the terms of access, with implications for the Grand Canyon region and related property interests.
The Rock Island plans to sell Dawson coal and expand into Colorado markets including Denver. Reports suggest railway ties and related routes are being prepared, with involvement from Western lines and Colorado interests. The drive aims to secure access to Denver and connect with Caltrans and others, signaling extensive development in the coal trade.
The text discusses Barres ors pow re the Hel byte cat the Bee Hee and remarks on the Dawes eae impact on retail trade. It notes coal in the region and large scale mine openings with expected high output comparable to other mine groups.
Fragmentary notes report on trainmen resisting slower freight timetables between Chicago and the Missouri River and remonstrances about pay tied to miles run. Other items include stockholders meeting outcomes for various companies, personnel changes, and regional publishing notices about new issues and rail routes.
The Mackemi district reports a flurry of railroad activity with workers, repairs, and shifting crews. Key figures include Charles Twid, Frank O'Brien, and Harry Cooper, as shops and switchmen prepare for navy repairs and reorganization. Local operations see aging machinery retired and new parts sourced, with cross country travel by workers to St. Louis and Wichita for meetings and training. The piece notes employment changes, bank activity, and public notices tied to railroad maintenance and safety.
The Kansas State Temperance Union held a Tortie on Bronday and Tuewtdy session at the Auditorium adjourned after an evening with Rev. Clark of Boston as principal speaker. The crowd heard praise for the Endeavor movement and a speech stressing temperance, duty, and vigilance against drink.
An OCR fragment touts Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary disorders. It claims universal health benefits, urges use regardless of wealth or pain, and references doctors prescribing it for relief. It presents patient cases as proof and invites trials to convince readers.
Santee Santey ad promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims relief for nerves, sleeplessness, back pain, indigestion, and liver issues, urging readers to try the remedy with a sample offer and mail order option from Binghamton New York. It emphasizes personal testimonials and cautions that many doctors and medicines fail.
A June oration by temperance leaders urges Kansans to keep prohibition, warn of national harm from liquor and travel abroad. The speaker argues local action reduces saloon pressure, defends prohibition as a duty to the country and world, and calls for disciplined politics to sustain the policy. The letter critiques American travelers abroad and emphasizes unity among Temperance Union officers.
A fragmented historical notice outlines amended charter filings and proposed railway operations involving the Kansas City Pacific and Southwestern railway company with connections through Stillwater, Guthrie, and nearby towns. It mentions key officials E. Wantland and others, plus references to territory routes, appointments, and a February school toll note amid scattered, uncertain OCR text.
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