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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
3
A terse notice notes that mental illness and a disordered nervous system contributed to suicide. The brief item references struggles with mental health and its fatal outcome, framed as a cautionary or clinical observation within the periodical.
An old style advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for melancholia nervous disorders and insomnia. The filler claims it strengthens nerves increases blood flow and vigor and promises safe results with no risks or reputational concerns. It also references Diamond Dyes and other products in a verbose promotional block.
A fragmented report discusses Eutivor of the State Journe and a trial or inquiry into inhuman treatment allegations. It cites Dr. Wade, Christian Science therapy, and various doctors while mentioning the press coverage and public reaction to the case. The narrative mixes testimony, medical opinions, and social response.
Article outlines a proposed merger where Santa Fe would consolidate with Santa Fe Pacific to save costs and keep two roads separate in administration. President A A Hurd explains the move aims at economy without changing current officials or stock relations. notes the Santa Fe Pacific was formed in 1897 and that consolidation would not alter ownership or policy.
A meeting of Southwest Passages Bureau members is called at a headquarters in Union Trust Building Ham Woodacatay on March 12 to discuss withdrawal of Kary Southern Pacific and Aransas Pass from the Barret. No withdrawals were reported yesterday.
Milwalker and Hallway company general offices will relocate from the center of Chicago to a new building at Fullerton and Southport avenues. Executives will remain in the old Olt Colony building until their offices move. The move marks the first time a Chicago headquarters has shifted location.
Granger and Miln report St Pauls new office building. General offices of several Chicago roads, including Santa Fe, Chicago and Alton, Eastern Illinois, and Pennsylvania, will be relocated from the downtown district to railway property farther out. Burlington and Northwestern offices occupy company owned property.
Eben McLeod, chairman of the Western ras Foctation, told Chir Rate Stenn club members at the Pull man restaurant last night that railroad officials are regular men and should not inspire fear. He praised rate clerks as the backbone of transportation and warned that passenger agents must set their own tariffs to prevent excess rates.
The 1901 operations report to stockholders shows gross earnings across the system at 1d 20.87% higher than 1900 with net earnings of $64,019,491 after expenses and adjustments. Pittsburgh to St Louis line earned $314,200,502 gross with $7,015,063 net, and after deductions for extraordinary items $3,696,900 remained.
In Trenton today Senator Gob Hart of Hunterdon introduced a bill to repeal and dissolve the charter of a proposed Northven Berura tes company. The bill cites aims to aid Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads to violate state lines and destroy competition in passenger and freight rates. The preamble notes public interest and Minnesota governor actions against the plan. The bill was referred to the committee on corporations.
Charles A. Snyder, formerly acting foreman since J D Murphy’s resignation, is officially promoted to foreman at the Santa Fe Machine Shops in Newton Kansas. Snyder has long service in railroading, previously with theelon Pacific at Bilis Kay, then Wellington, and has been at the Newton shop about a year.
Petitioners from the Santa Fe workers in Newton seek management funds for a city reading room. About 160 names appear on the petition urging every railroad man to sign. In Newton, Kansas, March 6, the Topeka Santa Fe railway seeks a district court injunction to stop Sheriff Simmons from selling depot coal home and other company buildings at Goddard.
The Wichita & Western Railway Co faces a judgment dispute over building ownership with A A Hurd and Houston & Brooks as attorneys. A temporary restraining order was granted pending the next term. Paul Morton reports from Chicago that his Mexican trip aimed at renewing ties between Santa Fe and Mexican Central, not a regulatory consolidation.
The dispatch lists a flurry of workers including welding and boilermaking staff moving, returning, or reporting sick at various shops. It notes absences due to grip, transfers to new posts, and a planned visit by officials to discuss duties while detailing incidents, meetings, and a forthcoming track and bridge modernization program.
Surgeon General Sternburg received the health report for the military division in the Philippines. Sick rate fell to one percent with total sick cases at 25 percent. There were nine deaths in the month, down 18 from the prior month. Col. Pope, who prepared the report before his death, notes the low deaths amid active operations in Samar and Batangas. Bubonic plague shows improved conditions with only three cases in the month, including Harry Dunn, a quartermaster’s employee who died December 7.
After nine and a half months the San Francisco iron workers strike ends. Two thirds of the Trades Council unions vote to end the dispute and allow members to return to work. In the next week between 2 400 and 3 000 men will be employed as a temporary settlement is discussed with broader national federation talks to align iron trades nationwide.
The Record-Herald reports Major General Otis will retire March 24 and be replaced by Major General MacArthur who leads the department of Colorado. Brigadier General Funston, fresh from the Philippines, will fill the vacancy created by MacArthur’s transfer to Chicago. Aged Woman Burned to Death in Ontario Cottage.
The Rock Island Line offers a Fort Worth to return fare of 16.50 for Cattlemen’s Convention travel with tickets on sale March 3, 9 and 10. Tickets to Utah and Montana points 50, 10, Washington and Oregon 2, California and Puget Sound 0.9. For full information contact A. M. Suller.
A 1910s style health notice urges women to try Electric Tattern, claiming it alleviates nervous exhaustion, backache, headaches, sleeplessness, and dizziness. It cites widespread relief for fertile and urinary troubles and kidney weakness, naming Arnold Drug Co. of Kansas as the distributor.
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional blood disease not local. It promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as the internal remedy that reaches the liver and mucous membranes, asserting tablets are superior to inhalers and local applications for lasting relief.
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