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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1901
Page
3
A reader letter extols a Doctor Greene blood and nerve tonic, claiming it eased severe female pains and weekly weakness. The writer, seeking further advice, invites others to write to the physician at 2 W. Zach Street, New York.
The Missouri Pacific and other lines report a southwest visit by George J. Gould as talks on limiting traveling agents and branding extensions. Rail officials warn against combinations bypassing authority while aiming for tariff stability and uniform rate policy across major systems.
A garbled fragment notes Barr vice president of ay Pe visiting Topeka, mentioning a meld east of the erit and car shops. It hints at a large future project including railroad blacksworth shops and a plan to be among the largest built within the next ninety.
The report details G F Harsix becoming leader of the system amid ongoing company issues. Debates focus on parking at the sounds and policy shifts, with discussions of a potential 10 percent test and leadership moves. Several named figures, including Mr Perkianes and Mrs Hattie, appear in the fragmentary text.
Shareholders of Union Pacific are summoned to a special meeting in Salt Lake City on February 21 to vote on a proposed capital stock issue of 1.4 million and $100,000,000 in common stock, plus $2,000,000 in 6 percent bonds. Directors will seek approval of property acquisitions and related matters.
Pacific faces a unclear situation as officials describe plans to manage services and ice access amid a tense period. The text references potential changes in operations and a focus on sustaining essential functions while addressing unsettled details.
A fragmented Santa Fe notice highlights Gus Smith of a paint shop leaving on account of mine sickness, Archie Felerabaugh in regular firing service, and a sickle plate report. It mentions soldiers from the Tenth infantry en route from St Louis to the Philippines, Kansas railway officials touring Rock Island stations, and potential changes in locomotive fuel.
Fragmentary read across columns mentions Newman of Wichita hosting, Mabie returning home, Jolie Patiosi at Conway Springs substituting, and Warren Coleman replacing J D Ginn while ill. Mentions Fort Scott trip, Mertan Stewart illness, Orr Stewart home, Swilel invitation, and a sale note about a person moving.
In a Santa Fe business update, George Walker resigns from duty on the fleet while Switchman Guriow oversees a night list. Machinier Wallace testifies about Newton shops and Pere Catamack advances as engine inspector. John Munworn from Albuquerque is involved as the city sees many equalizations amid heavy boiler work and busy shunting rails.
Advice urges total rest for grip and warns nerves weaken the most. Drink pure water and keep bowels open with Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills, three doses daily, plus an extra at bedtime if needed. For fever and aches, use Dr Miles Pain Pills, claiming rapid relief and a money back guarantee.
New York dispatch reports debate over American permission to export horses for war to England during the Boer conflict. Critics call it aiding a monarchical empire, while some House of Commons members condemn the South African policy yet avoid public comment. Washington authorities weigh neutrality and potential damage to Boer independence.
A reader states they would rely on Dr Miles Pain Pills and Dr Miles Nervine for relief. The note reflects preference for these medicines as remedies.
A lone highwayman robbed the private bank of F. B. Venture at Pisher Champaign County taking 1620. Arthur Hyer, 22, entered the bank and demanded money with a pistol. The robber boarded a freight train, was pursued by armed citizens, and was captured after a mile, with the money recovered.
Fragmentary note mentions tents, work, and various names. References McCoy, Red Engines, Machinist Angie, and a San Francisco прошл, with loose details about visits to an old hedge in Nickerson and returns by several individuals.
An 19th century report notes American competition impacting Britain’s iron and steel industry. Duke of Devonshire cites worsening conditions and predicts further declines, highlighting steel rails as a key pressure point amid global rivalry. Also mentions Stephensons works price shifts and railway ticket sales with travel details.
In the House of Commons debate Br Ritchey cites reform need while noting total prohibition was pursued by an opposing Liberal. Washington replies to a Senate resolution on supplying the British in South Africa, asserting international law allows neutral sale of supplies and that seizures by belligerents are possible.
A collection of short telegram items mentions the Bank of England discount cut to 4 percent, a fire destroying a Forestry building in Kansas City with heavy losses insured, American Refining Company signaling contract withdrawals, a legislative committee addressing school fund shortages, a heavy snow event in Madrid disrupting traffic, and political moves in Spain. Other lines note a Lexington sale of a horse and a U.S. senator discussing land tax measures.
Fragmentary list names Corporal Michael McCue and others from the Twenty-seventh Infantry and related units. The OCR shows war casualty notes and ranks, with limited legible details about the corps and personnel.Filed under wartime casualty rosters with partial names and unit hints.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous infantry and cavalry units with scattered names. Mentions include Nineteenth Infantry, Sixteenth Infantry, Thirty-fourth Infantry, Twenty-seventh Infantry, and various officers such as James Wilton, Samuel Huatlar, David Crosier, and Charles Adame. Details are garbled, but reflect a roster or muster fragment.
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