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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1902
Page
3
Local officials debate a claimed through service from Pekin via Santa Fe to Chicago and Peoria. Santa Fe officials deny plans, while workers describe hardships and wage pressures amid clerical vs train crew raises, with labor tension across the industry.
Reports from the Railway Clerks union show friction over salaries as rail workers like brakemen and firemen face wage issues. The era sees limited gains for conductors and engineers amid broader labor unrest and stalled terminations.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an electric belt treatment claim and a physician institute offer. It mentions chronic disorders and treatment methods but the legibility is poor and specific details are unclear. The text references timelines and experiments without solid dates or names.
A Southern Pacific treasure train rams four Mexican workers near Fairbank as it speeds around a curve carrying cargo and passengers. Two men jump to safety while two are struck, leaving one dead at the scene and another badly injured. The survivor was taken to Tucson for hospital care and the deceased were transported to Benson for burial.
General Manager H. A. Munge and General Superintendent CF. Hesserule nf the Sint. Po attended a Union Depot company meeting in Kansas City. The gathering decided to pursue a new depot either on the current site or at a new purchase site. A five member committee of railway officials was named to study best plans and select a site.
A prairie rebroad local agent was found guilty by Commissioner Parker of the Colorado Terminal Lines association of violating the passenger agreement. Detected through a staged Chicago trip, a young attorney feigned a suit and attempted to secure six Chicago-bound tickets at a favored rate, only to be exposed when the plan unraveled. The case highlights rail fare manipulation and enforcement concerns amid recent wrecks.
Reports from Albuquerque discuss heart to heart talks and precautions after recent disasters. Circles note Frisco and Santa Fe promotions, with Albuquerque cited as a potential base for a Frisco superintendent. Dolan new depot agent in Albuquerque. a record breaking train between Exiporia and Newton is described. Supreme Court to hear Minnesota vs Northern Securities merger on January 27 with notice to the company.
A scrambled local column lists railroad staff and workers including Frank Fieger’s wife, John Olson, Snyder, General Superintendent Raswerule, and J. Hi, Levon, with notes on sick days, absences, and upcoming tasks. It mentions Bert Snyder, William Mairsine, Bert Bronkon, and Charles Cross family happenings, plus Coach MG and Heines Soepango Suisen interests.
A dubious medical pitch argues that a new treatment named Hyumel drastically reduces deaths from consumption, claiming government reports endorse it and that no reputable physician acknowledges a cure. It warns readers that ignorance about truth and heredity leads to deaths, urging letters for more information and promising life-saving results.
A fractured, heavily damaged account details a rail yard incident with multiple workers injured or killed while describing ongoing labor shifts. It notes Frank Holloway's quarantine, various workers like Arthur House and Samuel McCann, and changes in the railroad Y M C A, with men moving for jobs in Topeka and Osage. The piece mixes routine maintenance, new machinery, and community notices at the Santa Fe yard, including plans to resume work and temporary disruptions from freight traffic near the Soldiers' Home.
A fragmented report notes steel posts set outside the east wall of a building site with foundation work ongoing. Henry Moseley directs foundation tasks while weather hampers progress. The Santa Fe line at Fine 29 near Arkansas Western is involved as a locomotive is moved to Heavner Waldron rail service with a second hand engine purchased amid uncertain completion timelines.
Conducted by Lida Ames Willis at the Marquette Building in Chicago, this guide stresses strict cleanliness, restricted foods, and simple preparation to support recovery. It advises avoiding pork and rich fish, omitting frying, using unenameled vessels, serving hot foods hot, and minimizing fat while favoring broths, milk, and predigested options for fevers and debility.
A missive from Arabelia MacDonald Albany N Y claims three years of persistent pelvic catarrh improved after Peruna. She cites relief within weeks and no symptoms for eight months. Other letters praise Peruna for various ailments, urging readers to write for a free consultation.
The text discusses feeding fever patients with palatable soups and light, water-rich dishes while avoiding overfeeding. It emphasizes inviting odors, careful portioning, and avoiding excessive nourishment to protect kidneys. It also urges cleanliness, fresh air, sunshine, and sleep as key restorative factors.
A historic cooking note advises nourishing nourishment at a time with liquid form. It describes simmering scrag end of mutton neck in cold water to scalding point, then two hours of gentle simmer. Remove sediment, skim fat, and store. Reheat with barley for serving and add a touch of salt.
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