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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1904

Page

4

Colorado Rail Officials Form Arbitration Board President D E Cain

Denver February 4 officials of the railway world gathered at Union Station to organize a Colorado association above chief dispatchers. D E Cain elected president with B Carson as vice president and E L Butt as secretary. The group aims to act as a railway arbitration board to settle differences among lines and facilities.

Association Railway Arbitration Board D. E Culn Archies Topeka & Sante Fe la Junta B Carson Denver Colorada & Boullines Kecrstary Thesiires EL Butt Commissetier Chiorade Be. Cain C. Cassa Farris Unt Golan Ae Cite Ines Columbe HF. Hueslin Fruthington & Mixes Fiver Colorado Alt. Abbott Hick Iriend Catorada Union Station Uniamaster C Ei McGraw Meerarater Wie C&r Alt Abeboth W. G Seentor Rock Island Jade Sprig Kimball Wensral Thin Fick Ware der Giorno Speinus F.C U.S Parks H. C RA. Dwsor Les Renger Missouri Pacite Nevill Tees

Gruber Plans Reforms In Union Pacific Car Service

Word from Omaha indicates E Huckingham, superintendent of Aranaportation for the Union Pacific, will lead the car service department and oversee the western division. Officials expect organizational changes, new appointments, and a reorganization affecting the Colorado Division amid noted managerial shifts.

Omaha E. Huckingham Isien Orland Trivator Colorado

How to Help Your Girls and Family Ailments

Article advises on home care for female health issues and family ailments. Warns about doctor visit costs and stresses privacy. Mentions Becket products and remedies, claiming cures and cautions against certain laxatives with mock endorsements. References to Beebone and Worth's Disress and Mexican ASSO Joe Batali in promotional context.

Becket Bajos Joe Batali N.Y

Mormon Missionaries Stir New York

New York sees protests over active Mormon missionary work led by Rev John Q McQdarris Eastern Conference president. Opponents including Rev Dr Dencan J McMillan challenge the campaign and deny girl converts are sent to Utah. Denver merchants previously resisted Colorado division attacks. Union Pacific officials and Colorado division superintendents face relocation and expense cuts amid planned moves to Denver next week.

New York Amate John Q. McQdarris Eastern Conference Uta Dencan J. McMillan

Domestic turmoil drives Pettit family from Fourth Street

Mrs Pettit leaves with three children after weeks of warnings about separation. Neighbors say domestic strife centered on her insistence Pettit move to Los Angeles and her fear of living far from town. Pettit and children seen at Arcade depot, while neighbors question his reputation and claim she urged two boarders to come from Topeka.

Jerry Pettit Santa Pe Abe Aeouk Topeka Snowitiis Topeks Jean Minneapolis Aneles Pettits Pettits Have Ved On the North Aidt Fourth Street Fro Topeles San Bearnardinga Los Angeles Mirton Grimes Che Mien San Bernardino Rae Ean the Arcade Depot

Alamogordo Strike Continues Amid Dispatchers Personnel Fight

Alamogordo New Mexico February 21 The strike of Bit Page Northeastern Shopmess clerks and carmen remains in a tense standstill. President Eddy and General Manager Martin confer with workers without a settlement. Union demand covers discharge of certain foremen and clerks. The road officials reported near standard service but still hindered by the walkout.

Alamogordo N. M Carmen Eddy Mn Martin Wight Gurdon Dawson Walker Biller Dieptcher Murphey Dave Wilkott Chiat Uniay Eddy

Glen Succeeds Whitman As Trammaster

In Galveston Texas February Fetr Gon is named trammaster of the Santa Pe with ee Galverton. Mr Glen takes over from Whitman who has been made tram master at Cleburne.

Galveston Texas Fetr Gon Santa Pe Ee Galverton Glen Whitman Cleburne

Santa Fe and Harrimas Lines Explain Recent Advances to Shippers

Trade officials announce advances in shipping rates at a Santa Fe conference attended by executives from major lines. The meeting aims to brief the four large shipper firms on changes and to align discussions on forthcoming tariff adjustments.

Santa Fe Hill and Harrimas Hlard Harrimas Irs

California Limited Burn Devastates Santa Fe Train Depot

A serious accident destroyed a westbound Santa Fe train engine and a composite coach near Tehachapi. Fire from the oil engine and a powder explosion razed the depot, severing southward telegraph lines. No passengers or crew were harmed. Estimated total loss about $50,000 including cars and station.

Bakersfield Cal Santa Fe United Tehachapt Pacifc Santa Fe Plaee Ihe Henna

Burglary Charge Spars California Club Employee

William Yarger, employed at the California club, was booked in Los Angeles on burglary charges after allegedly entering the room of Finley J. Shepard, superintendent of the Santa Fe, while he slept and stealing Shin Vaeser. Detective efforts continue as J. S. Vallaty, club steward, swore out the complaint and police pursue Yarger.

Sama Fe California Los Angeles Wiliam Yaccer California Club City Whie Yarger Finley J. Shepard Central Sante Fe Witter Shin Vaeser Finley

Shorter Coal Cars Under Master Car Builders Rules

The Master Car Builders association standardizes coal car size: box tare 40 feet long, capacity 80 000 pounds. coal dirt 28 feet long, 60 inches high, capacity 6 000 pounds. Shorter cars gain 2 000 pounds capacity, are easier to sand and switch, and save storage space as the old long cars are phased out.

Master Car Builders’ Association

New Santa Fe Job In Pueblo Depot Winders Remover

The Pueblo Star Journal cites a Santa Fe official at Pueblo station whose duty is to remove winders from travelers eyes. A colored man reportedly aspires to enter the optic specialty business as he grows older. Terrific snowslides on D and BG near Salt Lake City block the canyon road, rocks and timbers hurled across the path in a dramatic slide that closed the route, stranding travelers and blocking the line.

Pueblo Santa Fe Pueblo Star Journal fForporation Wow Salt Lake City Utah Tha Derver Amd Tie Canyon William Mi Srulth Santa Pe Railway Kansas City Ui Adjust & Few Albuequerque Journal

Bright's Disease Cured by Safe Cure Claim

James Bryant of Kingston Ontario, a Canadian tiller, asserts complete cure from Bright's Disease in four months using Warner’s Safe Cure. The letter claims personal remission after failing other medicines and promotes the product as a universal kidney liver bladder remedy with free sample offers and dealer directions.

Bright James Bryant Kingston Warner

Stilwell Hosts Banquet Party Tours Orient Rail Line

A Kansas City banquet linked to A E Stillwell and Orient railroad stock purchases followed by a private car tour over the Wichita section. A party of fifteen from Springfield Moline Chicago and Freeport praised progress on the road and the country. President Key Stillwell and London investors J S Braithwaite arrive Wichita to tour the city and attend a Carey hotel banquet.

Stilwell Kansas City Springfield Moline Chicago Freeport A. E. Stillwell Mexico Osiertraitroad Bullwell Orient Wichita Kesno Palrview O. T Kas Key E. Stillwell Orient Railroad Hockbawlara J. 5. Braithwaite Carey Hotel Seighbartinr

Three new positions announced by Rock Island system

In Pennsylvania Talent Chicago Feb 23 under the transport section plan the Rock Island management created three new posts. E A Kearney was named supervisor of malls and C J H McKim named general superintendent of transportation both based in Chicago. A third post for general superintendent of motive power was not yet filled. Kearney and Moce come from the Pennsylvania system.

Rhe Rock Island Pennsylvania Chicago Transportion Department E. A. Kearney C. J H. McKim Motive Power Messrs Kearney and Moce Pennsylvania Sysem

Strike Looms in Alamogordo Shopmen Tie Up Section

Reports say there is no settlement yet in the Alamogordo shopmen strike as President Eady and General Manager Martin travel to support continued action. Train crews along the line are expected to back officials, with the reinstatement of a discharged timekeeper demanded.

Alamogordo Eady Ee Martin

Bridge wreckage blocks Armourdale river channel

Wreckage of a 610 railroad bridge lies in the river, prompting Armourdale to urge action. The incident spurs calls for other railroad companies and corporations to clear the channel and remove debris to restore navigation.

Kanens Avenue Armourdale Singey Eimer

Railroad M C A to Form Spring Baseball Team

The Railroad M C A plans a spring baseball team with a three member committee to organize and secure material. John Motsfin, W A Stanfield, and Dan M Lane lead the effort, with work to assemble a competitive squad for the season. Officials note a large supply of suitable material available for cleeans and play.

Mitchel Santa Fe Chicago E. J. Mooney W. J. Healy Frewat Karas City Georee Washington Santa 26 W.thomas Topeka Western Grand Division Thomas William Hayes M.C. A Hoone City John Motsffin W. A. Stanfield Dan M. Lane

More ships for Orient

Washington February 23 naval officers discuss strengthening the American Asiatic fleet due to Philippine Chinese and Korean interests and possible eastern disturbances. Ships considered include the armored cruiser South Dakota the protected cruiser Milwaukee and possibly the Iowa, with debates on the Kentucky Oregon Wisconsin and the New York and Tacoma assignments and leadership changes in Evans and successors.

Washington Philippines China Korea Ante Union Iron Works San Francisco South Dakota Milwaukee Ohio Iowa New York Navy Yard Tacoma Asia New York Panama Tanama Evans Far East Asiatic Chefoo Philippine Shanghai Kentucky Hong Kong Oregon Wisconsin Newchwatg Cheminlpo Segul Evans Hae Navy Department Evane Drans Delle Descamstignes Fency Light House Board Philip Coober Muiadron Merred Aia Ivana Yates Sterling Philippine Squd— Pos Adjurat W. M. Folger

Perfect non Mew to Perfect non Mew to Where therw mea

Fragmented reader note extols a cough remedy named C lav e used with reported success. It cites households and a Dr Basford from Poolesville as ensuring relief through the treatment. The text ends by claiming broad confidence and urging readers to consult The Biate Journal.

Beriain Stra Basford Poolesvilla

Swamp Root Offered as Kidney Remedy in Ad Copy

An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder problems. It claims cures for various ailments, features testimonials, sample bottle offer, and urges readers of the Topeka Daily State Journal to request free samples and a book.

Cottage St Melrose Mans Ana Notea Richardson Bright Shimer Fee Kilmer Binghatston N. Y Dr. Kilmer & Co Hinghamton, N Topeka Daily State Journal the State Journal

Atchison man shoots self amid ill health

Daniel G. Sharp 45, a laborer living at 2805 Chestnut Street, Atchison Kansas, died three hours after he fired a 32 caliber rifle into his brain in his bedroom due to despondency from ill health. He had recent Santa Fe and Central Branch work, not employed lately, and left a $2,000 life policy to his widow.

Daniel Sharp Atchison, Kan Daniel G. Sharp Chestnut Street Sharp Fie Santa Fe Central Woodmen

Unavailable Accommodations Leave Racing Lineup Short

Plans for a one mile race are disrupted as more than 50 thoroughbreds remain on site awaiting suitable stabling. The delay stems from insufficient lodging, with all suitable rooms already reserved by visitors expected later in the week.

O'Brien Wins Narrow Victory Over Mack in Six Rounds

Fight went to O'Brien in Chicago as Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia stopped Charlie Mack of Milwaukee in the third round of a scheduled six round bout. Mack was pounded down several times in the second before the bout ended and the referee ruled in favor of O'Brien.

O’brien Chicago Jack O'Brien Philadelphia Charlie Mack Milwaukee Mack O'Brien

California 325 Tickets on Sale Through March and April

Tickets go on sale during March and April for intermediate points via Santa Fe. The rate site applies and includes stops with free choir care. For full information consult the ticketing store. Also noted is another case of rheumatism cured by Chamberlain's Pain Balm with improved back symptoms after use.

Santa Fe Chaberlain Balmamar

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