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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1904
Page
10
A sweeping Get Richutek scheme spreads through southern and western Kansas, prompting warnings and investigations as residents report widespread interest and potential financial risk. Authorities urge caution and remind readers to verify investment opportunities before committing funds.
A garbled account describes a risky investment scheme with stocklike promises and secret profits. It mentions promoter Six White of Bloomingdale and investors paying for railway and hotel pulls. The piece hints at a speculative gate factory and large cash inflows, while warning of regret for many involved.
John Miler, an Atchison barber for twenty two years, is profiled by Archiel FOE. The piece notes steady clientele, a decade plus loyalty, and his practice of hair care remedies. It highlights skepticism toward sales tactics and asserts the barber’s honesty and skill in a candid portrayal.
A garbled Kansas city report notes a death near a church and mentions fraudulent divorce allegations. Details are unclear due to unreadable OCR, with several names and events only partially legible and unspecific.
Feo 87 lists district gathering with K P lodges, officers, and banqueting at the Winter hotel. Seventy five plates served as Mayor Carter grants city freedom to the order. notes on members, visitors, and third degree work referenced amid varied local notices.
March and April ticket sale notice for Vin Santa Fe items. Mentions tours, free chair cars, liberal plan and free literature. Contact King for full information.
An old advertisement text extols Hood's Bark as a warm helper from head to toe. It touts invigorating the blood and boosting circulation for men, women, and children during cold weather, claiming lasting warmth and health benefits.
The notice describes an old through sleeper running from Kansas City over the Frisen Systern and Southern Mailway to Jacksonville Florida. It highlights prairie untics thievehater and Pull information with service details for readers of the State Journal.
Russian railways run deficits nearing 4 million rubles for 1904 with Siberian lines blamed for losses as kerosene freight tariffs are debated. Officials note accidents last year totaled 9,517 people harmed, including 1,000+ killed or wounded. naptha owners protest tariff rises amid competition concerns.
Denyer and Kunsna Northern railroad directors met at the office of KP Waggoner Sasinleht. Present were W W Caldwell Can Gordia J Williams Stockton J Parke Topeka A T Rodgers Beig it and W H Laky Atchison. The company chartered recently plans several Kansas lines and discussed extension toward Den. An Atchison director declined to provide details, hinting no stenographic record.
Fragmentary text discusses raising money and moving shops between towns including Wichita and Shreveport. Mentions exclusive Orient town, subscriptions, and a division point. Lacks complete names, dates, or concrete actions.
Testimonial from Mrs Julius C Belt of Bathread Oregon praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for chronic weakness and inflammation. Describes life before and after treatment, claims regularity and healing of ulcers, and notes accompanying use of Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. Encourages consultation with Dr. Pierce and advocates the medicine as effective for women afflicted with ailments described.
The Southern railway plans annual passes for engineers and conductors based on service years, with 5, 10, and 15 year milestones, extending to wives after fifteen years. Editors argue such perks may threaten individual loyalty and question if broad passes truly reward the person over the mass.
Frisco plans a Lufkin to Galveston railway through Sour Lake and Saratoga reaching Galveston from east Texas with an outlet to the port. President Yoakum visited Galveston and east Texas outlining a forthcoming announcement, while the route parallels a Rock Island proposal blocked by the Texas railroad commission. The project would connect with Houston East and West Texas at Lufkin and link with existing lines to reach Galveston, involving timber lands of Kirby Lumber and expanding Frisco access to the port.
Gov. La Follette seeks access to railroad free transportation records for 1901 and 1904 to probe possible law violations by referends lines in Wisconsin. Chicago & Northwestern defers, legal department to decide if disclosure will be granted. Officials deny fear of examination, while railmen suspect aim at states opposing his tax campaign.
A federal court in Kansas City awarded Frank P. Lucas a judgment of 9,800 against Union Pacific Railroad for a fire on March 18, 1902 caused by a spark from an engine that destroyed Lucas’ fumigart. Lucas was represented by Ly, Boyla and Guthrie. the railroad’s defense was by Bercer and Loomis.
The ad touts Peruna from the M'i g Co Columbus O claiming it cured a severe cold that developed into catarrh of the respiratory tract. A testimonial from Margaret Hueston of Endic, Ind says she felt relief within a week after taking Peruna and regained better health after two years of illness.
An advertisement extols Perruna as a total mucous membrane tonic that can prevent colds from becoming persistent catarrh. It cites women as more vulnerable to weather induced ailments and features testimonials from Blanche Myers of Kansas City and G Nolan of Washington DC claiming relief and eventual cure after using Perruna.
Edith M. Barnes of Washington D C reports that Peruna gave her relief after doctors urged rest for a year. She calls it an excellent remedy and a tonic for worn out women and invites others to write for doctor Hartman’s guidance at The Hartman Sentinelarium Columbus.
A historical bulletin reports 1 765 collisions and 1 296 derailments across the United States with 251 collisions and 140 derailments impacting passenger trains. The total damage from cars engines and roadway cited is 545,400 dollars, noting casualties from nontrain events exceed those from train accidents.
A frail Virginia youth worked harvest in Kansas for Frank Strothman then began a cross country trek from San Francisco to New York with three cents. He interviewed prominent figures about politics for an eastern paper, ending with $240 earned. The witness, Michael Garmion Harmen, calls himself the people's reporter.
The State of Texas filed suit in Austin on February 21 seeking penalties exceeding 8 million dollars from American Express for alleged anti trust violations. Attorney General C K Bell and District Attorney Warren Moore lead the action on behalf of the state. Similar petitions target United States Express and Pacific Express.
A few months ago the district attorney Moork instituted actions with heavy penalties for anti trust law violations and the cases are to be dismissed. The Texas state suits against four express companies for forfeiture of their charters for failing to maintain offices in the state remain pending in district court.
Burlington official argues safety devices cannot replace human judgment in railroading. He cites emergency crises and railroad wrecks, promoting veteran crews' discretion and cautious operation over full automation.
The last of the Rock stand general officers, excluding the attorney, left Topeka for Kansas City. They will transfer office forces and fixtures in a private car to Kansas City. The move signals a shift in administrative control as the group departs.
In Topeka reports from the Bryant building and Santa Fe offices a number of personnel changes and travel notes are recorded. Train No 2 arrived two and a half hours late due to a coast line delay while Train No 61 backed into yards causing a minor wreck with several injuries. Senior staff including Ramsey and Harvey were in town, and agents Tartmer and Besti were mentioned in connection with recent travel and family bereavement. A meeting of Santa Fe officials and local aides is noted along with a brief reference to an excursion through Topeka and Ottawa.
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