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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1904
Page
4
A sale advertised by the Chicago Selvage pany at Creenwald's Stand near 637 Kansas Ave Topeka Kansas. Readers are urged to save the notice and return on Thursday January 14 at 9 00 A M for the sale event.
A large Topeka sale offers entire stock of clothing and furnishings valued around $65,000 at retail prices, slashed to about two thirds off. The event runs Thursday through Sunday, with heavy discounts on overcoats, suits, shirts, hats, socks, and more. Names and locations referenced include Topeka and Cabemokis Chinhing Fonsp, with dates January 4 through January 8.
Collier's Weekly correspondent Frederick Palmer bound for the Orient faced a train delay, catching a late Lake Shore special after the Northeastern service ran over schedule. The special train stopped at Wells Depot, delaying Palmer two hours as he aimed to join the regular coach to the coast.
In a damaged report, Chicago salvage firm details a Santa Fe train wreck and its implications. The item mentions manager W. McGill and notes ware and freight disruptions affecting shipments. Unclear dates and specifics due to OCR errors.
A rail industry report urges balance between speed and safety as trains run at higher tempos. Officials stress better signaling, crew training, and maintenance to prevent accidents while meeting demand for faster service.
Chicago January 7. Owners of the numerous wrecks blamed on excessive speed push for stricter enforcement of operating rules. General managers warn engineers to keep to schedules regardless of conditions. they defend safety over punctuality and cite recent incidents to justify discipline.
In a ruling handed down yesterday a court held the government cannot claim party rates for transporting troops and marines. It rejected deductions after party rates and upheld the railroads Northwestern Illinois General and St Paul. The dispute centered on whether military movements could use reduced rates not available to the public in eastern territories.
A local project to clear a right of way affects several houses and farm buildings between Stony City and Emporia. Contracts compel refitting and relocating homes, a large livery stable, and farm structures to allow a new steag line and Orient freight trains to pass toward Wichita.
Stockholders at Des Moines Iowa abstain from actions on a proposed bond issue. The ballot discussion centers on authorization of a lava bond bill and related dividends, with an expected outcome in the latter part of the year as a special stockholders meeting proceeds.
The report shows 208 injuries from robberies with 24 cases of stains noted. Compared to 22 last year, the figures indicate 7 robberies in the first quarter and 6 later. No passengers were killed this year, but some were wounded. last year one was killed and wounded. One robber was imprisoned at 130 percent, versus three killed last year.
Reported interest by Rock Island in a new Midland Valley link from Denver to New Orleans aims to forge a Gulf of Mexico route with feeder lines through central western states. Philadelphia capitalists behind the plan, tying the Choc taw line from El Beant Tennessee to Memphis into a cross country corridor.
The Post reports Alten will merge with Union Pacific and Southern Pacific, with Chicago as a potential headquarters. Stock deposits are sought to seal the deal, and the arrangement could facilitate closer ties with Kansas City Southern while preserving other planned affiliations.
President Ripley of the Santa Fe and his family plan to leave Chicago for several months to stay in southern California. He has secured a house in Santa Barbara and will arrive in February, making the coast his winter home for years past.
Tex Ansvnes reports S Halstead named attorney for the San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake railroad with headquarters in Salt Lake City. Halstead, two years partner in Gibbon James and Halstead, is to become the youngest in the United States to occupy the new position. Appointment noted as a historic milestone in the railroad legal staff.
Las Vegas Optic notes Southern Pacific and Santa Fe will not issue stockmen passes for cattle shipments. Petch men will be charged for their return tickets. Williams city seeks Santa Fe excursions at low rates to attract Arizona travelers. Santa Fe shipped 10 cars of perishables east, 100 cars oranges. Rock Island Frisco names D H Maloney as general agent in Pittsburg. California Limited record run Albuquerque to Las Vegas, engine 1080, three hours fifty five minutes.
An advertisement purports to offer a wellness system book and a druggist near you selling Powell Botting Shanps Restorative. It promises increased strength, vigor, and vitality with guidance and a letter fee for the book, urging readers to try the remedy themselves.
A fragmented OCR passage mimics a dubious claim about Dr Shoop’s Restorative and a monthly dose. It presents an unclear patient scenario, mentions feigned endorsements, bank ties, and a request to write back. The text evokes medical quackery and reputation concerns without clear dates, names, or outcomes.
Tucumcari New Mexico January 7 The Dawson railroad finished a two stall roundhouse and plans a larger facility or conversion to a car repair shop. San Domingo January 7 The gunboat Independencia arrived with two captured Dominican schooners carrying arms and munitions. Rebels defend against government forces as retaken towns Bann and San Cristobal. An engagement at Haina favored government troops. The tug Ana blocked by revolutionists, US Minister Powell and Commander Mertz arranged protection and risk acceptance with the president. The Ana carried 20000 dollars sought by rebels. Government decrees seal several ports for foreign vessels within 30 to 45 days. A heavy attack on the city preceded a troop counteroffensive and commerce halted.
Kenselony and Frank Campbell testified before the Wyandotte county grand jury, detailing insurance rebates taken by the school board clerk and suspected bid irregularities. Jones admitted receiving rebates via authorized and unauthorized agents, while Campbell alleged contractor terms favored certain bidders. Neither could name concrete bribe payments, but concerns over contract favoritism and improper rebates surfaced.
J E Marcell cashier of the Highland Bank Kansas was arrested on forgery charges and released on bond, then jailed again as forged paper worth about 60 000 surfaced. The bank closed as authorities inspect assets while a deputy bank commissioner reviews solvency amid wheat trading losses and guaranteed paper concerns.
Patrick W. Donnelly city hall engineer found Jersey size mosquitoes in Bayonne New Jersey on a morning when the thermometer lay below zero near the Central rally road bridge at Thirtieth street and Railroad avenue. He followed a buzzing cloud into City Hall and the insects were shown to visitors. Court Officer Melando said their presence signals a likely strong mosquito crop next summer.
Jam T Eithel Rovette, a Merkdian heiress to a 3 million fortune, was located in Mobile. She plans to stay hidden from Rise relatives and intends to marry Moses, a clothing merchant. Earlier reports said relatives feared kidnapping after she vanished from Mertian. a Colorado aunt connected to her inheritance is not known in Denver.
The notice itemizes transfers including J A Paterson to C Smith for $5 at 38 Fawcock Street, and other parcels such as 60 Boswell Avenue Col lege Fill and 2236 MOM Zinemetensi Entignbend with prices from 450 to 575. It lists several names and lots, with miscellaneous scribbled details from a historic property record.
Fire destroyed the three story Dunning opera house at Fourth Street and State Avenue in Kansas City Kansas. Built in 18h it drew 15000 to 20000 onlookers as flames consumed the wooden structure causing an estimated loss of 12000 to 15000 dollars. Nearby buildings were saved by Kansas City Missouri and Kansas City Kansas fire teams despite weak water pressure and high heat.
Philadelphia reports a World Tour letter returns to Jacob F. Rotham after 18 months and travels across San Francisco Seattle Hong Kong Yokohama Nagasaki Paris London New York and more. The 2 cent postage, never canceled, bears multiple postmarks and a 4 cent due mark. A Kansas City woman praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy after a two week treatment.
A testimonial from Mrs. Al Li Walker of Atlanta Georgia praising Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder relief. She cites improved energy appetite and reduced dizziness after using the remedy and notes a free sample offer and the product address in Binghamton New York.
A State Journal notice promotes Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It urges readers to request a free sample bottle by mail and obtain a book of testimonials, then mentions available fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes at drugstores.
Edvin and William Cox were sentenced to three days in jail by Judge Svar after Edwin attempted to kiss four young women on Des Moines streets. He warned that failure to curb such conduct could lead to 30 days in jail. The report also describes an early aviation test with a flyer rising to eight to ten feet, then climbing 452 feet, with four trials showing increasing flight distance.
The Wright brothers publish their account of four flights on December 17 from a level ground near Kitty Hawk in Dare County North Carolina. Orville and Wilbur report engine powered starts against a 27 mph wind with no gravity help, marking their first correct statement of the trials.
An inmate identified as Archiball Edward Stuart, suspected to be William Brown the sea captain, is charged with vagrancy for unpaid debts while posing as a foreign prince. His marriage to Countess Tassel ends in divorce after his true identity emerges. The case highlights an incognito nobleman scam in Toronto. The New York Central unveils fast trains for the World’s Fair, with the Louisiana Purchase Limited planned.
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