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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1904

Page

4

Santa Fe Completes Eureka Extension Survey

Santa Fe reports a $12 million Eureka extension survey with three routes identified. W J Storey, chief engineer from Topeka, leads the California work, aiming to connect Bureita and San Francisco Bay while opening a rich northern Mendocino Humboldt corridor.

Santa Fe Eureka San Francisco Bantui Railroad Humboldt Mendocino Humbonit el Baportas Gurvey Bagatenid Ae Placid J. Storey Townie Deke Whlet Topeka Fornia Storey Ehler Ingrieve California Sar Franch Wis

Russia's hard problem the troop transit across Asia

Analysis discusses a hypothetical 16 to 19 thousand troop mobilization between Irkutsk and St Petersburg during wartime. It estimates a 2000 mile rail haul, required engine and train counts, baggage and supply trains, and overall rolling stock needs including artillery and subsistence transports to project a massive mobilization beyond existing capacity.

Louie Brriun Irkutsk LMAO Balt 5 Diy Manchuria Wrk

Hotel A Success New York Central to Build More Rooms

The New York Central Railway reports a successful men’s lodging hotel at De Witt New York for salt road employees. Due to demand the company plans to double capacity and open similar hostels at additional Atkins stations. The De Witt hotel provides sleeping accommodations every twenty four hours for visiting men workers.

New York Central Salt Road New York Central Road de Witt N.Y de Wic

Not What The Want W. WW Service Director Explains Route

One of the proposed Denver and Kansas Northern railroad directors says the line will be examined. The plan involves a Stockton to Scott City segment of about 14 miles on the Missouri Pacific line from Kansas City to Pueblo.

Servie Woo Ee Denver & Kansas Northern Railroad Stockton Score City Scott City Missouri Pacific Kensee City Pueblo

Russian Guards Watch For Japanese Invasion

Fragmented OCR notes describe military observers or guards in Russia watching for Japanese incursions. Mentions a Denver & Kansas Northern line expansion seeking Pacific interests and a Stockton Seatr City project with a state charter, though text is garbled and unclear.

Office opened at Bryant building in Rock Island

The Office of General Superintendent H. B. Byrato of the Rov Isuini has moved from Tapeka to the Bryant building fourth floor now partly occupied. Rock Island reports a new long term loan of 5 million dollars from a local bank at 45 percent interest plus a lender commission. The loan runs about twenty months and funds civic improvements slated for Kansas City and Dallas projects.

Faizeke Tournal H. BE. Byrato Isuini Wales Tapeka Bryant Pinesent Baunany Chloe foRierne BO. Wilkinwot Cube Perk le L. Calldes Brie AL Be Stnudson Atesiane Tapbers Aline ML Hantieie Uel Irks Mr. Syrain St. Pauli Kansas City Bere Fyrien MMI Banter Itnet

Santa Fe Refuses Water Rate Hike Plans Own Plant

Winheld Kan March 2 The Santa Fe company ties up a new water supply by building a plant at the racnl hous west of the Southern Kansas Bridge. A tank and stand pipe will rise high to serve surrounding areas, enabling water without the rate increase. The move follows a rate raise from 75 to 40 per month and aims to counter later charges.

Winheld Kan Santa Fe Company Racnl Kansas Dridge Enon Thy Sath Heund Winfeld Water Company

New Santa Fe Move May Reach Toward Waco Texas

Officials in Waen Tex observe a report that Wil plans to build a line to Waco Texas while New York Central borrows 5 million dollars. Police and local farmers discuss the road proposition as the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe group considers options. The president and general manager are cited in the evening bulletin with statements about the project’s potential.

Santa FE Waco Texas Waen Tex Munch Managat Gulf, Colorado Sam Ukbeolty Bte Palle

Man Arrested After Passing Stolen Express Order

A stranger aboard a Frisco passenger train near Garnett Kansas was found in possession of a stolen express money order from El Dorado Colorado. Conductor Carter identified the defendant and police tracked the suspect to Garnett where he was captured while riding a different passenger train.

Denison Tex. Maren FL d. Carter Pedger Carter el Dornto Col Chats Wobsgike Ff Ustoctiven Garnett Kai

Rock Island in talks over rail line links

Kansas City reports say Santa Fe sold part of its stake in the Rock Island line linking Kansas City to Rock Island with a 50 percent Santa Fe share in the Rock Island road. The move would align Rock Island with joint passenger depot plans at Twenty second Street and Grand Avenue, signaling a broader railroad union.

Santa Fe Bell Line Kansas City St Louis, Kansas City Fort Beott Memphis Chicago Milwants & St Paul Rand Kanak City Beitine Union Pasenger Twenty-second Street Grand Avenue

Will Vote Again on Bond Issue in Wichita County

An election is planned to authorize another bond issue for Will Dave to support an Orient rail project. The measure will be voted in Wichita and Sedgwick counties, with an initial vote deadline around February 16. A construction firm says the new election costs will be borne by the equity, and a committee has completed canvassing to offer $50,000 of bonds for sale.

Withite Kan Dave Wishinamt Sedgulet Orient Wichita Pebruary Electone Rock

Salt Railroad Decision Impacts Free Pass Policy

Hutchinson Kansas report notes the Western Interstate agreement debates over free transportation passes for rail employees and officials. The item suggests interstate commerce law tensions and possible rent concerns tied to industrial rates, with discussion of penalties and potential changes affecting annual free passes on connecting lines.

Ran Lena Anni Pases UO

Lloyd Gets the Job In Rail Dept Appointment

Chicago confirms T. S Lloyd named head of operating department for the Rooktna system in a general Santa Fe appointment. Austin reports railroad commission issues special hearing notice directing Banter and Cotton Bett to address division or milling in transit rates with a March 1 session.

Chicago T. S Lloyd Austin Tex Railroad Commiesion Crr North Texas

Railroad People and Staffing Shuffles Reported in Topeka

Railway workers across the Santa Fe and related lines in Topeka report new hires and transfers. Samuel Cooper begins at LeOttboe, while several auditors and clerks move between Santa Fe departments. A funeral train delayed departure from Chicago as crews adjust for new assignments and local operations.

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Worldwide Endorsement War on Dyspepsia

An old newspaper ad proclaims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure dyspepsia everywhere from America to foreign countries. It claims universal relief, natural harmlessness, and widespread physician support, with Detroit physicians endorsing the remedy as indispensable. Packaged for sale by druggists at fifty cents a box.

Stuart América Foreien Detroit Phyure

To the Editor of the State Journal critique of Jackson county convention

A Topeka Capital report on a Holton tabernacle convention is challenged as misrepresentation. Readers from Jackson county defend delegates, claim Curtis managers planned unlawful seating, describe peaceful entry, and note legitimate delegates and supporters opposed the Curtis plan seeking honest nomination details from Topeka.

State Journal Topeka Jackson County Tabernacle Holton Jackson Curtis Congressional Sacratihe Atchison Leavenworth Curtis Committee Ux Tinet Yiotton Kas Graham Rivert Laura Sentiles Ajex Dunn Birkett Kaufman Young W. T. Beck Tom King W.H. Webster Dave Congteton Magar A. J. Crane Frank Pomeroy W. H. Kettering L. M. Ellott A. McDen Hatey Phillips Wible Newnan Pickel J. EB Bundy

New Era Store Opens Next Saturday in Barnum Building

Louis Spear plans to open the New Era in the former Barnum dry goods building on Hannan avenue. The stock is all new with up to date dry goods and millinery. Spear, in North Topeka for ten years, with his brother, restocked after a prior fire and expect strong business from the start.

Discot Hannan Aveniue Louis Spear Barnum Spear Barnums North Topeka

Jayhawker Track Team Begins Outdoor Work Under Moulton

Lawrence Kan March 2 Tuesday opened the outdoor track season as Jayhawker members trained under Fay Moulton in his first workout. Moulton plans to stay amateur and travel from Kangon City for instruction while Kansas adds J B Mulligan of Minneapolis Kan to help with sprint and field work starting next week.

Jayhawker Fay Moulton Lawrence Kan Jayhawkers Moulton Kansans Gratia Kangon City Kansas Hée J. B. Mulligan Minneapolis Georgetown Mulligan

Kaness Burs routes ordered for Douglas and Butler areas

Routes in Kanes Douglass and Butler counties are ordered to be established on April 1, covering 26 square miles with a population of 404. The action aims to create rural routes for local access and service delivery in the region.

Kaness Washington Kanes Douglass Butlier County

California 925.00 Vis Santa Fe ers and free chair cars

Rail notice announces 925.00 fare options with Santa Fe service. Liberal stopover privilege allowed and full information available at the address 3 & PB. & T, Topeka.

Ture Topeka

Peruna praised by Lansing mother for family health

Mrs. A Hobson of 325 Washington St Lansing Mich testifies Peruna kept her son free from catarrh and grippe after worsening health. She reports quick improvement, complete recovery in three weeks and continued use for colds digestion and general illness. She recommends it to mothers.

A. Hobson Washington St Lansing, Mich Pernna la Grippe Peruna

Lottie Kramer Eyes Improve After Home Remedy

Lottie Krohner describes swollen lids cured by a family remedy from Mrs. Caroline Kramer. She recounts taking the patient to a doctor but notes lasting improvement after using the remedy, expressing relief and recommending further guidance from Dr. Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus, Ohio.

Caroline Kramer Hartman Hartman Sanitatium Columbus Ohio

Surplus in February Government Receipts Expenditures

Washington March 2 The monthly comparative statement shows February 1904 receipts 45 895406 and expenditures 42 604 772 leaving a surplus of 3 240 634 The public debts statement at February 29 1904 shows debt less cash in treasury 918 01M inclasse for the month of 2 973 081 The debt is broken into interest bearing 156 700 debt since maturity 3 161 680 and non interest bearing 382 704 759 with total 1 201 108 139 Cash on hand totals 72 0 73 and gold reserve 31 Susanna National bank deposits TLS In Philippine treasury total 722 073 against which there are demands 22 350 The text includes garbled lines and stray phrases.

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