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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1903
Page
4
A 1908 railroad news summary reports wage increases of 12 and 15 percent for trainmen and conductors, the abolition of most double headers, and major changes affecting Western lines. It notes president Kendrick’s illness, and outlines revised pay scales, route adjustments, and district rules for freight and passenger handling across multiple lines and stations.
A dubious medical ad touts a “vegetable remedy” for Contijtous Dlomt Poisey with claims of erasing the poison and curing symptoms. It promotes a “Swift Specific Co.” in Atlanta as offering free medical advice, asserting long running effectiveness and universal eradication of the disease.
A Topeka incident reports a San Bernardino railroad worker Clarence Horner and a bicycle theft scheme. Witnesses say a wheel seller paid 19 dollars after a buyer claimed similar ownership, with later accusations of misrepresentation and a warrant issued by Judge Thorns.
An unidentified assailant shot and killed a Santa Fe switchman named Hess near Purcell while he walked along a Southbound road at dusk on Saturday. Hess, aged about one year with unclear details, was found by a passerby. investigators say the motive is unclear and a woman’s photo was recovered but not identified. Police are following several leads and searching for a suspect, with a motive not yet established.
A Chicago Record-Herald analysis reports that commission members interpret the Elkins bill as plain law. They say rebates or concessions to shippers violate the act and should be punished. The discussion covers applicability to railroads, freight terms, and enforcement pathways through justice and courts.
Samteue Wan sues the railway company for 45000 damages claimed from an engine collision. The piece discusses Atchison finances and the Railway Age, noting the ongoing reorganization and new mortgage of 5100000. It tracks debt, bonds, and earnings amid reorganizational changes, with references to connections to California Texas and Oklahoma and the diversification of revenue sources.
Change in division superintendents on the Central Branch Concordia March 21. Holden becomes chief dispatcher at Atchison succeeding J F Simms who moves to a higher post. J J Skinner of Peru Ind succeeds Holden in Atchison. Several other promotions noted as the Atchison region faces broad changes.
Report from Mobaye Miner notes Santa Fe railroads prefer white men for track work, citing alleged incompetence and expense of Mexican labor. The piece accuses recent hiring of a Mexican worker and argues whiteness equates to better performance, urging publication before service cutbacks.
Austin report discusses Chicago Rock Island Texas Railroad possibly using a tract to connect Houston to Galveston, raising questions about authority and required special consent from the railway commission under the charter for the project.
The article chronicles a performer with a strong, sorrowful voice and harp skills, touring Chicago on company business. It notes a series of domestic and work-related events, including shifts in factory and shop foreman duties, jury service, and transportation notices impacting rail schedules and local movements.
The notice identifies a ticket office location for the Puce Railroad at Hensae Avenue in the city. It outlines a public-facing point for passenger services and potential scheduling details related to the railroad's operations in the area.
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