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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1903
Page
4
A long, fragmented report describes plans for an electric tramway in Santa Bernardino, detailing conversions to electrical power, car coupling and unloading, and expected timelines. It notes plant operations, wiring, and the anticipated efficiency and cost savings, with references to local operators and mechanics.
Western railroad managers estimate flood damage will far exceed repairs. Readiness to disclose losses is low as they gauge costs to restore tracks and properties across Iowa Nebraska Kansas Missouri and other western states. Impacts on immigration and future rail value loom as recovery delays threaten service.
In South McAlester on July 1, Judge W H Chaysin overruled a demurrer filed by the Mawor, Kenson and Texas Railway in a Choctaw Nation suit against the railway. The court session followed a raiding of a cantinual session after fifty two days, marking the first skirmish in the Choctaw Bull dispute.
An advert advises Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and urinary issues noting its broad claims and offering free samples. The text also references a Choctaw Nation land rights suit against a railway, arguing constitutional overreach in granting a wider right of way and predicting Supreme Court review after tribal governance ends in 1906.
Circles in Aaridal report rumors of a merger between Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Missouri Kansas Texas. A linked plan would align Chicago Alton with Kansas City Southern as Belt Line ties emerge to reach Kansas City, St Louis, and Galveston Bay.
A special three coach train visited the shipping facilities of the Kanestine line to assess crop conditions at elevators. Officials plan a return trip to secure a definite view of rust and car shortages due to recent rain, as rust season approaches.
Atohion Glohe xaya W H Darrin night operator at the Banta Fe frelant office stands trial in Topeka for the ditcher position. Peter Griswold, son-in-law of Hurd, also on trial to succeed Damm. Damm was sent to Topeka by Atchison after alleged malipax and was the first patient to occupy the new deten hospital.
Aludvon, new president of the San Antonio and Aransas Pose railway, assumed office in San Antonio Texas today. He announces staff changes and plans to reorganize operations to improve efficiency and service along the Aransas Pass line.
A fragmented report notes discussions by President Hudeson and General Manager Monseratte on a proposed Brownsville line. The outline references a Texas system and territorial considerations, with emphasis on a long journey and sustaining in country conditions.
Rock Island reports for a full year ending June detailing gross and net earnings, common and preferred shares, and surplus. The report lists totals such as 7154, 985 for gross, 5,151.12 for net earnings, and notes interest on Frisco preferred issues and new bonds. The document explains the surplus allocation and balance for the community capital, with emphasis on the Rock Island system’s first year performance and expected distributions.
Fort Scott July 1 The EM one of two moguls bought by the Frisco last winter for coal haul between this city and Cherokee has been converted into a yard engine. The work was completed yesterday. the engine is now commissioned for yard service and is a twin to the RS, among the largest engines on the Frisco system. Weight believed around 160 tons. bought last winter and has performed well hauling coal from the mining district.
The Record-Herald reports Grover Cleveland will speak in Chicago at a Commercial Club banquet this fall. The exact date isn’t fixed yet, but the event will be timed to coincide with heightened attention to the 1904 presidential election.
Indianapolis July 15 United States district court judge Tudge Anerson denied the Chicago board of Jade an injunction against L A Kin sey Co and twenty bucket shop proprietors to stop them from using the board's continuous quota forms.
An instructional line urges readers that every organ including stomach liver and kidneys must function properly and suggests taking a small dose if not feeling well.
Postmaster General Payne believes the Bristow led investigations at the post office will soon conclude with some officials removed from their posts. He notes several names, including Rand Hedges Louis Masten and Hazards, and says the final report may come after his Boston trip. The federal grand jury continues to probe post office affairs and transfers.
William Landveight formerly led the registry division of the firm and now heads its classification division. He has been submitted to the Postmaster General for confirmation of the new post.
McBride and Clyde Wilson freed on 15000 bail each after Berry murders. They met Senator John E. Hessin in Manhattan and traveled to Eureka Lake with Chauncey Dewey and his father to plot rides and defenses before Cheyenne county district court in December. Wilson heads to Salina while McBride returns to Eureka Lake then Chicago rumors swirl about future visits.
Kansas and Missouri officials led by State Treasurer Williams and State Auditor Alien plan to visit Lansing to inspect the binding twine plant. They intend to recommend establishing a twine plant at the Jefferson City penitentiary and will review a plant in operation and weather data.
Federal prisoner Hio Gilbert Mullins, who escaped from the county jail last Saturday, has been recaptured and placed in the county jail. He remains there until October when he will be tried in federal court on murder charges.
Kansas City July 13 Edward Quilty sues in the court of common pleas over a wreck on the Missouri Pacific near Little Blue last Sunday. The plaintiff is described as a tallon alleging damages from the collision involving Abererecht.
Quilty, a claimed eastbound passenger en route to Sedalia, sues Missouri Pacific alleging carelessness and negligence in causing a collision with a fast mail train. He seeks damages for injuries to the right arm, elbow, left side, stomach, and back, with the case tied to General Clay Loss His Weapons. An event from Lexington reports weapons removed from Cassius M. Clay’s Whitehall room by order of a Richmond court committee, including a revolver and bowie knife, prompting questions about caretaker actions.
K Wear and wife transfer to Kew River Land Co for 700 dollars lot 5 mec 36 11 Ih Lyon and wife to Catherine McCustin for 1500 dollars tote 681 483 and 685 Clay Street Martin and Dennis addition City of Topeka to Anta Kennedy for five dollars and ow percent of ow percent B 15 16 Te Wheeler receiver 1H M Drake for 1 dollar tote and 13 Chestnut Street Young's subdivision to College seem to M Cobe and wife to Hattie M Drake for 1 dollar lots 11 and 13 Chestnut Street College HU addition Foit Hunt and wife Joh L Betser 441 and 443 Quincy Street Feit addition
A garbled item notes a package delivery at 525 Kansas Avenue in an unclear city. It mentions prices and parcel terms but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities beyond the address.
A list of Kansas inventors granted patents in Washington includes Jew G Dixon Topeka for a hole cutter Rob ert A Snear and W W Tobey for fobs thoketoie Orley D Graves Coffeyville for holder for plowsharns Gulla Washington Mumphek Thomas Mell King Rapids for carpet stretchers John TL Sheehan Atchison hernial truss Carl Bwanton Elie Taplin cust ivator Andrew Bivenson Leavenworth ileile grain door David a and RC Wright McCleetan Kansas
Warden R Jewett and three Kansas penitentiary directors will travel to Joliet to examine how Illinois enforces parole under a new law modeled after its system. The inquiry, arranged by Justice Bigelow, aims to compare procedures for parole applications and rulings.
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