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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1903
Page
4
The article details Cassius M. Clay, Kentucky born reformer and minister to Russia under Lincoln, his violent political clashes, gunfire during a mob encounter, and his later life including a move to Whitehall. It notes his role in the Civil War era, political shifts, marriages, and his mansion now guarded and stripped of furnishings.
A periodical notes a preventive regimen for hay fever urging Hy omel use before attacks to ease sneezing runny nose and irritation. It claims a remarkable discovery lets people breathe air almost identical to mountain resorts where hay fever sufferers escaped, touts Meine name and sale of Hy Omel by druggist W. Stansfield, and advertises Hyvinet and related medicines with a $1 price and a money-back guarantee.
Fragmented OCR text references a sequence of names and places with unclear order. Mentions include a rider or horse related scene, possible military or ceremonial action, and a stormy setting near a town or region. Overall, specifics and outcomes are obscured by garbled phrasing.
Dalhart Texas July 22 railroad circles buzz over a boom as ten thousand dollars of city property changes hands amid rumors that Dalhart will be a division point for CR EL B Frisco Santa Fe CO G and F W D with five major lines making the town their headquarters.
Railway executives discuss moving the Eastern Illinois passenger offices from Dearborn Street to the La Salle Street station. No official confirmation, but railroad circles note the general consideration of the relocation. The Rock Island and Eastern Illinois passenger departments would remain separate, with no consolidation planned. Some delays persist in finalizing the office relocation plans.
A Dalhart dispatch hints at Santa Fe Rock Island traffic deals, with Dalhart prospected as a junction point for a Dodge City to connect route. Officials dispute confirmation, while real estate values rise on Dalhart’s railroad prospects and city growth potential.
Ground broke in Cincinnati for what will be the largest freight depot in the world. The structure, with brick and steel, will house switch elevators and multiple floors, with a connected roundhouse and power house on an adjoining lot. The complex includes a three story building for roundhouse purposes and other facilities.
TIM ES INDEX reports Redondo will be cut from consideration for the sixth annual picnic as talks on a site proceed. Santa Fe boys feel slighted by how the age group was treated. a one dollar tax was charged to baseball teams for use of a dressing room where they changed uniforms for under two hours. The room’s location and ball grounds remain unclear as townspeople scramble to locate facilities and arrange a pavilion crew.
General Manager Herbert Chief to Wellington. plan to return to the city tonight as the Wellington extension of the grade completes a trip. Court or city officials were noted during the departure with a focus on the Dolan party’s movements and the ongoing project timeline.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a hotel advertisement in a central location. The text mentions Amerson Muskcaien and a public gate or venue, with references to June and advertising departments. Names include Geo. W. Léa and A G. Pea.
An old advertisement extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a trusted remedy since 1853, claiming long public confidence and benefits for indigestion nausea and kidney troubles. It asserts a single bottle proves its merit to sufferers.
San Bernardino California July 2 Henry Schlemer traveling clock inspector for the Santa Fe has been located in Topeka. Schlemer and his family have made their headquarters there but will depart for the west soon.
A fragment notes a ten day period for a company named Pteee oh aero to complete work and then recall a worker. It mentions general headquarters and a numbered reference 36, but many details are missing.
Rock Island photographer Mr. Foster travels to Colorado Springs at J M Campbell s invitation to photograph typical local scenes polo golf street views and Ut e life for Rock Island advertising literature. He will shoot Palmer Park carriages coursing views and Cripple Creek scenery over ten days to two weeks with chamber of commerce support and proof sheets from Campbell.
A Santa Fe pamphlet reports Transcontinental Freight Association fixes a winter lemon rate of 1 dollar per 100 pounds from December 1 to April 20, a 25 cent cut. The reduction aims to boost lemon movement during quiet months as Santa Fe tests curing methods that improve winter shipments to Chicago, speeding market delivery and trimming costs.
A small fire early yesterday destroyed the round house of the One Car Railroad near Denver. The fire left the engine, passenger coach, and boxcar damaged, with total losses around $5,000 covered by insurance. The road plans a quick return to service with trains on schedule.
President Ripley of the Santa Fe, staying at the Antlers with his daughter FP Ripley, is recovering from a grip here for a week. He says a Denver to Puebla double track is under consideration but not warranted by current business, though the line may be built eventually.
General Foreman L C Hicks of the locomotive department, off duty due to kidney trouble, is expected to be unable to work for at least weeks. Horace G Clarke is named superintendent of the Wabash railroad at Decatur, with jurisdiction over the St Louis Chicago division, moving from Kansas City Omaha division of Missouri Pacific.
An old New York Children's Home nurse touts Mother Grays Sweet Powders as a harmless, pleasant remedy for feverish children. She claims the powder, used for years, effectively treats fevers and is safe as milk.
A scanned textile of promotional letters urges Peruna as the best remedy for catarrh with claims of immediate relief. County Auditor Minor and Senator J. Miner are cited praising Peruna, alongside notes on testimonials from prominent men endorsing the medicine.
A Missouri Pacific dispatch official advanced from team dispatcher to a division and then to a de superintendency. After two years a Choctaw promotion followed, and the Missouri Pacific again called him to lead the Omaha division, a move he is to relinquish to join the Wabash.
The Santa Fe railway wrecked cattle train in Argentine yard killed multiple animals and halted lines. Workers labored to clear debris, with two tracks reopened gradually while trains waited for clearance to Kansas City.
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