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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1901
Page
3
An exhausted woman seeks relief from weakness and nervous exhaustion through Dr. Greene's Nervura. The ad extols Nervura as the sole remedy to build blood and nerve strength, improve sleep, and restore energy for daily duties and social plans.
Missouri Pacific Lines from Kansas City No 2 departs at 9 50 a m in solid vestibuled train to St Louis with smoking car Dey coaches reclining chair car seats Fres and Pullman parlor car Connections at St Louis union depot with eastern lines for New York and Atlantic coast points.
Fragmented report alleges a Topeka theft of diamonds with suspects named and a chase leading to Colorado Springs. The text mixes names, dates, and official actions, including a supposed reward and court references, but many details are garbled and unclear.
A Chicago dispatch reviews the Southern Pacific Railway's transcontinental project led by new president Charles Mee, with details on leadership, secrecy, and internal managers linked to broader plans. The report notes key figures such as DEE C. Stubbs and mentions San Francisco connections and private aides aiding the overhaul.
Fragmented OCR text notes a military inquiry and charges against Major Conet with unclear surrounding context. Readable elements mention Paris, January, and a formal inquiry process led by a board, but key names and specifics are garbled.
Missouri Pacific announces holiday ticket rates with 32.2 percent and 34.3 percent increases in January 1 pricing. Notes unclear on destinations or duration.
Colorado flyer details a route plan for a product named Great Rock Route. It describes a promotional offer with a price and a refund policy, inviting readers to apply for a free sample or trial. No explicit dates beyond the year are stated, but the notice emphasizes accessibility and consumer benefit.
Northwestern Steamship company plans a direct Chicago to Liverpool and Hamburg service. Four ships with light 15 foot draught will carry Chicago cargo and connect at Lake ports and the St Lawrence to European ports. W F Purdy named traffic manager, formerly Rock Island agent at Hutchinson, son of Rock Island president.
A. Matthews, formerly night operator and station agent in Topeka for the Rock Island, departs today to assume the permanent ticket agent role at Hutchinson. The company also appoints C A Buscom as district agent in Wichita, with travel duties expanding to Salt Lake.
A Missouri Pacific poultry car was lost en route from Denver to San Francisco with transfers at Denver and Pacific lines. Initial reports claimed the car reached San Francisco via connections but confusion over responsibility and extra car movements remains. Two cars now appear to be involved as railroads dispute who bears credit for the shipment.
Chief Engineer We Fre of the Rock Island headquarters resigns or changes position in this city. Details are incomplete, with surrounding notes indicating a leadership shift and possible reorganization within the engineering department.
The text notes engineers moving between divisions: to Topeka and Chicago as division engineers, with another shift west of the Missouri River and a position for Mr Day. Mentions Mr Wickham and Mr J F Carey in relation to division engineering roles along the lines.
The Chicago Rock Island and Mexico Railway company forms with J He Conien as president and F. Texas as vice president. The project starts in Liberal Kansas and runs through Dalam Hartley and Sherman counties to connect with the El Paso and Northeastern at Romi point New Mexico. Expected completion by late next year. Frank O'Neil wins Santa Fe prize for freight handling in Oklahoma City.
Nat M. Brigham, a noted lecturer, will debut in Topeka at the First Christian Church next Thursday. He will present The Grand Canon of Arona with vivid pictures and a comprehensive look at the geology, history, and science behind the phenomenon, aiming for a broad and instructive talk. The lecture date has been moved to Thursday night, January 2, due to other events.
W H Plue of 207 East Eighth street an employee of the American Steam Laundry wanted police help chasing a watch overcoat and other articles from Hoy Pint who works of Kepler's vs. Pits Says What he went to the house of Flue yesterday to fetch them Pratt was asked to take a drink and did so. Some time later he awoke sober to find no articles missing besides Plue himself. Pratt had left, however, a few of his own personal effects which could not compensate for Pratt's loss.
A garbled marketage advert describes the 2s Overland Limited by Union Pacific with 15 hour run between Missouri River and San Francisco. It touts dining cars, Reading Rooms, a Palace Car, and Pleasant Reading Rooms. Admiral Beresford praises the dining car. Also mentions One Minute Cough Cure as instant relief for throat and lung troubles.
Missouri Pacific announces holiday round trip tickets within 200 miles west of Missouri. Tickets valid for multiple dates from December 22 to January 2. Adult price 60 cents, children 5 to 12 years half fare. Return by January 2.
An editorial style ad from the Topeka State Journal touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a great kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims early kidney health improves overall wellbeing and offers a free sample by mail. The misspelled text cites testimonials from Gibbard of Papin Street and urges readers to try the product for a range of ailments linked to kidney issues.
A fragmented report depicts a harsh public campaign led by Mrs Nation urging women to continue protests against saloon fixtures. The text references quarantines, trials, and a harsh stance toward criminals with a backdrop of moral reform and harsh justice. It mentions carpets sold to fund repairs for a convent and church, with sale details and dates in 1900.
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