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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1902
Page
3
A vintage medical advertisement extols Omega Oil as a permanent remedy for a tired aching back. It claims back muscles and tendons are usually at fault, not kidneys, and says rubbing the oil into the back instantly renews strength and vigor, reducing soreness and inflammation.
Counsel for Anita WT 22 seeks legal action after a biscuit allegedly expanded in her mouth at a Newark store on November 18 causing two teeth to be knocked out. The incident occurred after she bought a package at a grocery near Orange Street and the case proceeds in circuit court.
An East Coast earthquake discussion cites Selamic expert A Eddy predicting heavy vibrations. The fragment hints at two slight tremors in New Jersey late Friday and references a barrier between crustal activity and potential future quakes within the coming year.
A fragment describes a 0fficial action in a Kansas city court where jurors, summoned by the sheriff along Kansas Avenue, faced questions about payment and eligibility. Judge Figen ruled that only actual jurors called from the crowd may be paid a fee, while professional jurors who frequent courtrooms receive no fee. The report mentions local shops, the Union Pacific line, and a city election context without clear dates.
An OCR fragment promotes Adways Pills claiming relief for headaches constipation indigestion and stomach irritation. The text asserts natural ingredients, no mercury, and no harmful substances, presenting a list of supposed benefits and cleanse effects.
Fragmentary OCR text describes digestive issues and fevers with references to names and places that remain unreadable. The passage appears to be an isolated medical fragment lacking coherent events, dates, or a clear subject.
The Chicago Tribune lauds Hooley’s crowd pleasing Nip and Turk starring Harry Webber as a standout. The Girl from Maxim’s heads to the Cinema at Crawford with Lena Melville leading a big cast, celebrated for lively farce and strong performances.
Sa Una police judge TD Wagstaff disputes Mrs Folia A Chase Hiawatha account of a Cheyenne raid near Salina. He says Indians never came within miles after Mother Bickerdyke settled there. Chase cites data from Mother Bickerdyke collected years ago.
The White Star Liner Symbc sails from Laverpaw on January 2 to New York, carrying Brand recaiber of sarinent Ear fat ixee and Joarp Devutteltnes on a tour of the Dalted Sista for ire curr, with details garbled but indicating a forthcoming voyage and names involved.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention an individual named Wren Gilbert alias Seed Webeter, connected to desertion from an army in Chicago and later marital references in Texas. The text is garbled, with numerous obscurities and misspellings, preventing a clear identification of events, dates, or places.
William G Nevin, general manager of the Santa Fe system west of Albuquerque, died in Los Angeles on Sunday after years of creeping paralysis. He began his career in Denver and Chicago, later rising to chief clerk and purchasing agent for the railroad. His death saddened Santa Fe officials, with few expected to attend the funeral in Los Angeles.
The Santa Fe board issued a formal statement defending a $90,000 bond issue after critics questioned the move. It cites the need for rapid acquisitions and improvements, existing funds, and projected savings from new equipment. It explains annual debenture maturities and expected impact on earnings and surplus.
The Mexican government grants the Mexican Central Railway a concession to build 100 miles from Torreon to Trevine. Surveyors are locating the route and construction will begin immediately. The new line will parallel the Mexican International from Orreen to Trevine, linking with the main Mexican Central at Torreon and with Monterrey and Mexican Gulf at Trevine. The Mexican International recently passed to Speyer interests, raising rail rivalry between the Mexican Central and Mexican National factions.
The Iron Age notes that Limir Tron manufacturers have booked all desired steel rail orders for delivery in the near term. It reports that 2SMLAC tons have already been booked with a review of the rail shipments in progress and the expected delivery schedule.
Reports indicate the Mexican Central has ordered about 35 000 to 40 000 tons, with some sources claiming a large order from an American road for foreign makers for Gulf deliveries. The Pacific coast may depend on rail shipments for the year, with small orders already placed and larger quantities likely.
L W Welch Parsons retires February 1 after fifteen years as Bees division superintendent. J A Davis from Sedalia Mo will assume three divisions including Parsons to Muskogee and Paola to Coffeyville. Superintendent Pinney at Franklin Junction will gain Davis Sedalia main line duties, possible reorganization to Franklin Junction to St Louis and Hannibal route.
Advertising agents remove church notices from the Santa Fe depot in Kansas City Kansas, claiming exclusivity for ads. A Chicago concern sent a representative who confiscated church and lodge directories showing worship locations and pastors hours. The janitor restored all except two no smoking signs and two smallpox signs posted by health officials.
Survey work and investor interest surround a proposed Transcontinental line to rival the Santa Fe and Union Pacific. The route would run from the Denver area toward Utah and California, passing near Walker or Kern River mining districts and ending in the Sierra Nevada, with significant elevation advantages at Walker's Pass.
A report claims the Pullman company ordered no more cars to pass into Mexico due to alleged smuggling. Cars from Kansas City to Mexico City would be cleaned at the border then sent on, with some held and removed. The change took effect January 22. The piece also notes the Interstate Commerce Commission’s Ten-Year Book on Railways and related statistics, law, and administration developments in railway transport.
A fragmented clipping discusses railroad crews and local notices. It references Goodland Kansas and San Bernardino, naming Cal Lewis Farrow, E J Wilson and Engineer A D Ebert with brief mentions of an agent appointment and a sick child, all presented in a garbled OCR style.
The Tecumseh and Goodland rail crews report varied conditions with several returning to work after illness and vacations in Colorado Springs and Roswell. Multiple hand and machine shop workers were off or reassigned as repair work continues on locomotives, car repair, and new shop facilities ahead of spring operations.
Ex justice of the peace C P Botnar asked county commissioners to pay his fees and costs in the Johnson Etzel liquor case. Daniel Grimes, an employee of the state treasurer’s office, and Hisel were arrested for selling liquor at Garfield park on Labor Day during a riot. Grimes and Fetes were convicted, appealed, and the case moved up, with a mandate issued. A fine was imposed and the court ordered costs paid, leaving Grimes seeking relief from the governor.
Civil governor of the Philippine islands Taft arrived in Chicago from San Francisco and was greeted by M. Pelton of the Chicago and Alton railroad. He visited Mr. Felton’s residence but declined most visitors after his mother-in-law Mrs Herron’s death in Cincinnati. He planned to depart at 9 o’clock and continue toward Cincinnati, with a few personal friends granted access.
A Buffalo mother claimed dramatic child health improvements from a tablet remedy. The account describes the mother praising the product, noting the tablets’ effects on her baby and the upbeat response of an interested observer. The piece mentions a notary and dates, with cautious caveats about efficacy.
Chinese officials uncover a treasure exceeding 100000000 taels in gold and silver hidden in the palace women’s quarters before the court fled Pekin. The find prompts a court grant and raises questions about the security and fate of the hoard.
The notice outlines a Kansas Midwinter Exposition in Topeka from January 20 to 30 with events on January 21 and 22. It lists distances and restricted points within 100 to 209 miles, and notes products from Kansas forestry manufacturing and minerals. Local agents provide further particulars.
An advertisement touts White Ribbon Remedy as a cure for drunkenness to be given in water tea or coffee without the patient’s knowledge. It claims the remedy cures obstinate drinkers a tippler and asserts trustworthy trials, urging free trials and nationwide support from temperance groups and weightman the local druggist.
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