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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1903

Page

4

Marvelous Cure for Blood Poison Promises Free Treatment

Fraudulent patent medicine plea cites Dr Eareont Pocre Cleveland Ohio promising a universal blood poison cure. Offers free sample by mail and urges readers to send name and money details. Claims a life mission to restore health and peace, with testimonials and dire warnings to trust the product.

Ratara Mall Ur. Ferris Roving Pune Enon Eareont Pocre Steen Miftding Cleveland Bloc Polkon Brevard

New Chief Named in Railroad Brotherhood

Cleveland dispatch notes M H Shay of Youngstown named to succeed Chief P M Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Arthur’s death in Meadville Pa prompts Shay to lead as executive head with Shay also serving as chairman of the adjustment committee within the union.

P.M. Arthur Engineers’ Union Cleveland A. B. Youngson Brotherhood of Lollewnative Engineers P Mt Arthur Mesdyltte M. HW Bhay Ciapater Meadvil B. Youngenn Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Meadville City Heepstat Madden P. M. Arthur M. H. Shay Youngstown Slay Erie Ube

Morgan Makes the Deal Buys Hooley's Stock for the Rock

New York reports on July 1 percent Markgaty and Co acting as financing agents took over from Bowin Hooley and Co. Hooley stock controlled Ryaneville and Terre Haute lines. The price speculation centered around Exaneville Terre Haute shares. Details on minority interests remain unclear as Evanaville and Terre Haute stock trades appeared and Dex Moses Fort Dodge activity rose on the day.

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New Depot and Officers for Frisco at Wichita Kansas

Frisco lines announce a new Wichita depot with H Rudolph named chief executive and Creight and Pachengo as agents. J H Wilson shifts to Dunn’s clerical role in the Rock Island division. Earl Pyle to become chief clerk in passenger service. Changes take effect August, with offices moved to the new depot and Saturday events planned for the opening.

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Accident at crossing sparks drought suit in Wyandotte county

Cornelius Dery of Kansas City alleges the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad caused his July 18 injuries at Tenth street crossing by a freighter uncoupled and backing car that toppled him from rocks. He seeks $2,000 in damages in Wyandotte county court. Also mentions a Warren case and a train collision injuring a woman named Ava Heler.

Kansas City Cornelius Dery Tenth Street Hock I Stand Kansan City Kas Cealnet Chicago, Hock Isand & Pacific Railroad Court of Common Pleas Wyandette County Bucy Ava Heler Houk Island Warren Dwight Marcha Alexander Vies Fidtac

Rumored railroad line to Bucklin and beyond in Kansas

Rumors claim a Prisco extension will run from the southeast to Bucklin connecting with the Dodge City branch. Chicago Rock Island may extend to Gomtland, linking northwest and southeast routes. Proponents expect the new line to unlock cattle and wheat growth and shift freight directly from Shickiin to the mouth, bypassing Hert.im

Kansas Peel Burklin Prisco Bucklin Contuct Dodge City Hock Island Gomtland Hhere Hock Shickiin Hert Im Tn Pommel

Road realignment rumors spark hope for Dodge City route

Fragments discuss a proposed road linking Buckila to nearby regions, with enthusiasts backing the plan to ease travel and support Denredean claims. The debate centers on whether the project will become a firm reality or remain rumor, amid local interest and opposition.

Rumored railroad purchase ties Frisco to Gould assets

A circulated rumor from Helena and surrounding areas claims that the Arkansas Midland railroad has been bought from the Gould interests by a major system. The possible use of this line by the Frisco is described as part of a joint-use agreement with Gould, affecting competition along routes toward Memphis and Latour, with ties to lines from Mari oo and Mariansa.

Yoakum Wave Gould Helena Ark Arkansas Midland Raiirona Goulda Angina Helena Cares Erin Neky Helena Cypitatis Minsouri Pacific Gould and Frisen Meun Memphis Goulds

New Modern Depot for Burlington Will Be Modern Tele

The Katy carpenter gang, under J. A. Sharpe, arrived to prepare for an August 1 start on a new 18 by 20 foot depot at Neosho street crossing Thirteenth. It will feature six entrances, two waiting rooms, a 24 by 12 office, a freight lobby, and a seven foot rooftop extension. Completion is planned by September 1.

Burlington Kan Katy J. A. Sharpe Rhodern Neosho Street Thirteenth Street

Unfortunate Santa Fe Man Struck By Steam Disaster

Chanute Kan July 30 Chas D Reynolds a machinist at the Santa Fe shops was badly scalded about the face and neck when a discharge of steam and boiling water from an exhaust cock drenched him. He was freed by coworkers and treated by Dr Barker. This is Reynolds second injury in company service.

Santa Fe Chanute Kan Chas. D. Reynolds South Highland Reynoldo Linnerd Black Mar Drs. Barker & Barker Reynolds Jess Barker Drormeman Alexson Sickarem Henry Keyter Brass Foundry Wom Bert Askin Brase Mortle Leonard Macksmith Ulment Worl Frank Swatwell Vietting Ralph Kosh A. J. Rhodes Senta Fe Ae Gfij Tim "Sanday Manhate K. Kinaley Mitton Heberer Newton Topeka Walter Gillimore Banta Elwaiey Ken Vierman Clinton Santa Pe Nouthern Kansan WE Marton Santa Fe Shoyu Thad Stone Christian Church Smeeds Roe Arin Beerhead Beadwe Santere Taggit Hanaas Weiler Rere Emery Obd Ety Pitart Tor Shi Wan Jonge Witln Kinsley Santapein Darpeee Wteg Aisbeth M- Zoos Terpehia Hicathier Hen Butler Rome Tom Milter Chicago Archie Buxghnoan Nuda Binta Fe Acc Hart David Vail A. A. Maxwell Fourth Street Haspold California Maxwell Abe Sarita Ie Santa Be Kansas City Robert Weir Grate Banta Pe Sentaro Wdman Electeie Zaght Weir Sip A. W. Raymond Geo Pactio Tmond A. O Santa Fy A. W. Thempsen Water Service Omae Hegan Tlwoud Grekeert John Helvig Walter Williams Harta Fe Tua l Colorado Ayer Hete Land Newton Willems Bern

Will Build Roundhouse Fort Scott Plan Unchanged

Fort Scott July 20. After months without news, the Privco Fair raid company plans for city improvements remain in force though altered from earlier Rock Island announcements. Bids have been asked for and will be opened soon.

Frisco Fort Scott Privco Fair Raid Company Rock Taland

Hay Fever Cure Claim For 27 Years Relief Offered

A Mansfield Massachusetts woman testifies Hyomei cures hay fever after 37 summers of symptoms. She says Eastmummer Fyomel gave relief and no recurrence since. Ad copy notes Hyomel as a climate substitute via germ killing bellows and breathing therapy.

New England Hyomei Helen F. Whitlaing Mansfield Mase Ware Eastmuimmer Fyomel Hyomel Bellams White Mountain W. Stansfield Aulferer

Stricken From Market Listing On Frisco Rock Island Tie

The New York Stock Exchange announced the common stock of St Louis & San Francisco would be stricken from the list. Officials cited a report that less than 15 percent of issued shares remained outstanding, amid the Rock Island exchange for Frisco stock deal.

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Frisco Starts Something in Southeastern Rail Plans

Frisco lines indicate a major rate cut for southeast to Colorado. Birmingham, Alabama, announces an August excursion for travel to common points at 24 dollars. The trip would use Memphis and Kansas City routing via Rock Island tracks from Birmingham to Colorado, signaling likely cheaper east to Colorado travel.

Bouthen St Louis & San Francisco Colorado Thanes Birmingham Ala Memphis Kansas City Rock Island I City

Texas Wheat Crop Thrives Despite Car Shortage

Austin July 30 reports show a severe lack of cars and equipment hindering moving Texas northwestern wheat. Threshing runs full tilt with record yields, while railroads cannot supply sufficient traction cars for stimper traffic in the grain belt.

Austin Tex Texas Oklahowesee Indian ‘Territory

Frisco to Take Control of Ozark & Cherokee Central Line

The St Louis and San Francisco road will assume control of the Ozark and Cherokee Central railway running 18 miles between Payetteville Arkansas and Okmulgee Texas, linking the central Frisco division with the Hed river District as the connecting segment. Read as a railroad industry update from local dispatches.

Santa Fe Work News and Local Tidings Update

A wave of railroad labor notes, accidents, and personnel moves from the Santa Fe system is reported. Incident sketches include injuries to workers, promotions, and anticipated travel as personnel seek better positions and training, with dates and locations tied to Kansas City, Chicago, Santa Fe shops, and local outposts.

Dunkard Preacher Proclaims Gospel From House Top

York Pa July 10 Nearly 1000 people heard Rev Jacob Kurtz preach from the roof of his two story mansard house. He says he is following the Bible injunction that the Gospel shall be proclaimed from the housetops. The subject was The right thing right time and right way. He opened with a hymn and asked the crowd to sing along. His tour features a traction engine with two ice wagons serving as a lunch house and a connecting project for his country-wide outreach.

York Jacob Kurtz Kurts Gas

PARDONS A FILIPINO The President Extends Clemency to a Brown Brother

President Roosevelt pardons Emilio Villamor a prominent Filipino tied to an insurgent band in Luzon who captured a police corporal and acted as a spy. Villamor previously faced a murder sentence later remitted to imprisonment after a court martial. The pardon follows army and War Department backing, citing political offense and presidential Amnesty of 1902.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Emilio Villamor Villamor Lason Marcelo Gadling Martini D ‘Villamor Gadung Army Secretary of War

Yellow Fever at Tampico Causes Medical Dispatch

Sanitation orders issued as evidence of yellow fever at Tampico Mexico prompt Surgeon General Wyman of the Marine Hospital Service to assign Assistant Surgeon Thomas F Richardson to coordinate in conjunction with Acting Surgeon Frick to disinfect ships bound for United States ports.

Tampico Washington Fexico Wyman Marine Hospital Service Hag Thomas F. Richardson Frick United States

Larned Defeats Clothier for Longweed Cup Title

Champion Larned defeated Clothier Boston in the Longwood championship final, winning 5-6, 2-4, to claim a second Long weed cup title and move closer to permanent possession after three wins.

Larned Clothier Boston Tony Longwood Clothier

Fragmented Night Notice From Kansan Page

A scrambled OCR fragment references a night scene and multiple names and places including Lehi Alexandria and Kings Xow. The readable bits hint at illness or fear, with scattered numbers like 1.07 and mentions of botuses and Eung Troubles, but coherent facts are limited.

Charles Anne Alexandria

Peruna praised in testimonial letters and warnings

A long testimonial fragment extols Peruna as a cure for catarrh and nervous irritability, claiming blood enrichment and overall vigor. It cautions buyers about imitations and urges consulting Dr. Hartman in Columbus for free advice. The piece also warns against cheaper substitutes sold by druggists.

Celia Harrington Uustine Atten Aechem Hartman Drugesete

W A Log Rolling Attracts MIllions In Kansas Enthusiasm

Concordia Kansas July 20 great preparation for the sixth W A log rolling event in the Fifth district August 2. Committees report best attractions with reduced rail rates and special trains proposed to bring about 15000 attendees. Ten thousand attended the log rolling in infancy. bands from Saline Clay Center Beloit and Wetmore will perform. Abilene Flambeau club will present a boat display. Attell vs Regan bout canceled by Attell citing illness. Czarina and suite depart Petersburg for Sarov orthodox pilgrimage canonization four-day ceremony.

Concordia Kan W. A Chagee Kansas Fed Poe Saline Mil Clay Center Flag Cetovitte Trackley Manifold's Band of Beloit Wetmore Abilene Flambeau Club

$100,000 Fire Devastates Phoenix Dry Goods Store

A disastrous blaze struck Phoenix yesterday, confined largely to the Alkire company dry goods store and the adjacent building of J. He Burts. Total property loss is estimated around $100,000 as firefighters battled to corral the flames. Authorities note it is the costliest fire Phoenix has seen in a decade.

Phoenix Ariz Ib Alkire Company J. He Burts

Telegrams From Across the Nation and Abroad

A string of brief dispatches reports arrests in Idaho for bigamy, a Cambridge wife pressing the case, and a suspect returning to Cambridge without extradition papers. Fire damages a Philadelphia importers building and a wallpaper shop. A Great Northern tunnel collapse injures laborers in Seattle. An actor in Phoenix dies of tuberculosis. A sword duel injures a Turkish embassy official in Paris. A Buffalo gossip notes the death of Mrs Emm Primrose in New York. A Chicago minstrel’s wife cancels an engagement. A Louisville convention notes a drowning linked to a life insurance case. Washington sets August 5 for a hearing on a demurrer in a D.C. case. Evansville reports a murder related to a railroad bridge incident near Madisonville. An ad promotes Dr Fowler’s Street of Wild Strawberry tonic.

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