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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1904
Page
4
April talks outline a path for municipal ownership of the water system subject to settling pending lawsuits. Mayor Street and council examine the plant condition, pledge continued operation by the city, and plan transfers by mid spring with bonds and repairs to ensure delivery.
A Wilmington man aged 76 with kidney trouble was allegedly saved from death by Warner's Safe Cure after doctors deemed him near death. The testimonial claims months of decline reversed in days, with the patient recovering fully and returning to health, supported by “thousands” of similar cases and doctors endorsing the product.
Street and Shaw describe a washed out main repaired on a trestle, with pumps from New York and a plan to replace a 6 inch main before plant transfer. They discuss costs, repairs, and a council vote on bonds and control, with dates and officials named.
San Bernardino Cal January Times Index reports Salt Lake lines likely to hire Santa Fe for all heavy repair work for ten years. Plans show a 125 foot extension to machine shops and land purchases to north of current shops toward Kingman street. Officials say shops may relocate or expand to Los Angeles area as needed. Local leaders note strong Harriman interests and expect the arrangement to boost Salt Lake City prospects.
Rail leaders urge simple, unvalidated excursion tickets for the world’s fair. From St Louis lines and nearby territory, most tickets would require only original purchaser signature at the starting point. Plan seeks to curb scalping while easing travel, with broader adoption by connecting railroads.
The San Bernardino Times-Index reports a fire drill for President RF Ripley and Ken officials, where arriving by private car they watched firemen advance to tackle a mock blaze. A water flow failed when the nozzle was not turned on, delaying the imagined emergency response yet the scene remained inspiring.
John Z. Dresser, the Postal Messenger, suffered an amputation and reports haunting sensations after a run in with a mysterious, unseen entity. Officials ordered the body exhumed, but Dresser, at the News Optic, felt a cold draft as the dena was performed yesterday.
Denver report outlines Benjamin La Fon Winchell's rise through multiple rail lines, including roles at Atchison & Nebraska and Denver & Gulf. Born Palmyra Missouri, educated Hannibal, married Mira Helm, age 46 next July. Details cover career moves, rumored salary, and Rock Island plans for Denver real estate and improvements.
Lawrence reports the Union Pacific has completed a water purifier at the North Lawrence station. The clarified water will be used for engine boilers and to extend boiler life, with connections being made so the system is in practical use early next week.
Officials in Ottawa deny reports of a collapse of Canada’s transcontinental Sobemne railroad project. The rumors claimed Grand Trunk Pacific would refuse duties on the Moncton section without guarantees for fifty years and sought a complete revision of service terms.
A conversation at a national gathering in New York features several famous American doctors sharing a remarkable winter case. A rectal specialist testifies about a woman with severe hemorrhoids who avoided surgery after using Pyramid Pile Cure suppositories from a drugstore. The doctor confirms dramatic relief and notes he arranged further study of the product and its maker.
W E McCully, district railway commissioner, says big engines fail to meet expected schedules and consume excessive coal. He notes engineers rarely praise them, two firemen needed in mountains, and overhauls required before battleship locomotives can be deemed a success. Atchison Topeka Santa Fe introduces Baldwin giants with ten drivers weighing 640000 pounds and capacity for a 6000 ton load, over a mile long.
The Roswell Record reports a morning blaze destroyed the Pecos Valley depot near 7:30. The fire wiped out the building, with freight in storage heavily damaged. A temporary three-car depot is improvised on the sidetrack while officials decide on a new structure. Agent Burns will manage the business amid difficulties.
At the Kansas City Union Depot directors meeting several changes were announced. C A Goodnow will be replaced by a Rock Island official. he has left the Rock Island and is now general manager of the Chicago and Alton. J R Will becomes a director as general manager of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul. Milwaukee bought 599 of Santa Fe’s 1 000 shares, gaining a board seat. Santa Fe held 1 000 shares and had two representatives, Mudge and Tarlew.
Missouri Pacific officials confirm Sedalia Missouri as the site for new railroad shops to cost about 1.5 million dollars with a 200000 cash bonus to Sedalia. 140000 already deeded and banks to cover remaining. Company aims to employ over 1600 workers at the Sedalia shops.
A promotional notice extols Dr Kilmer and Co Swamp Root as a vegetable remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It includes testimonials from Hubert Berner and offers free samples by mail, urging readers to request the treatment and a booklet with cure letters.
The Chicago council adopted several measures tightening the theater ordinance, including fire safety limits, and set new restrictions on seating and gallery pitch. Officials note pending decisions on reopening theater operations and emphasize agricultural and industrial exhibit coverage at the fair.
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