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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1904

Page

4

City Park Land Purchase Sparks Ward Debate in Fourt Ward

Residents and officials discuss buying land along Crane Street to widen the boulevard and create a city park. The plan would require a 25 to 28 foot strip, with concerns over costs, frontage, and impact on nearby properties and street alignment. Local petition and public input shape the push for or against the land acquisition and park expansion.

Alhouert Faree Citlecke Corneltian Weber Thie Font Weber Maueckiean Weber Kania Avenue Crome Holt Yarth Wind Puwal Cranelimans Weber Elty Park Elty Parige Bowen Ward

The Rudolph Reward Mystery In Court Files

The report notes a reward linked to a complex case involving charges and authorities. It mentions a figure of $200 and references an investigation by Pinkerton agents. The language is garbled but indicates legal action and a formal inquiry surrounding a named suspect.

Bible Sunday observances honor 100th Bible Society anniversary

Washington March 7 President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt Justice Brewer Senator Dolliver and other dignitaries attended the Bible Sunday service at St John’s Episcopal church marking the 100th anniversary of the British and Foreign Bible Society. Speakers praised the society’s work, noting 250 million Bible portions circulated and the drive to unite Christendom through shared scripture.

Washington Rocevelt Brewer United States Supreme Court Tadliver Iowa Jatine Brewer Dolliver Bible Society

Petition drafting errors delay city pavement vote

A historical petition issue shows multiple drafting mistakes on proposed Euant Mi arene pavement from Shungenunga to the city Heaits. Confusion over street blocks and signer deficiencies led to postponement, with a council majority resuming discussion to fix text and finalize paving plans for East Mighth and Tyler and other blocks.

Shungenunga Thady Adeners Maheny Nice Yeats Wader Paynenent Weork Joy Deteron Harrison Topeka Avenue Hieventh Alii Betwern Kantas Quincy Latrent East Mighth Tylor

Santa Fe Mortgage Fraud Case Nears Trial

Fragmented report covers a Santa Fe property purchase with a $600 mortgage, disputed ownership, and legal wrangling. Attorney Ft. Leiich represents a party as officials seek to interpret transfers and lien claims. A planned tour from Kansas City to Jacksonville is noted in local business chatter.

River god found after freight car search for exposition

Union Pacific crews traced a carved wooden Philippine river god lost from a freight car near Armstrong Kansas. The artifact destined for the Louisiana Purchase exposition in St Louis was recovered and returned to the island exhibit. Vehicles and boats from the Philippine display include eight Joto boats and bamboo houses, all to be assembled for the fair.

Kansas City Moa Union Pacific Raiload Plains of Kansas St. Louis Silipos San Francisco Denver Armstrong Yards Rewarite Section Wan Kansan Kanes City Union Pacific Armstrong Kan Joto Uate Beas Jota

Canada Pacific Officials See War Boost for Japan Trade

Canadian Pacific executives discuss the Russo Japanese War and its impact on trans Pacific trade. They caution short term losses but foresee long term gains if Japan gains sea control, predicting Yokohama and Chinese markets will expand and open doors for imperial commerce benefiting Canada, England, and America.

Canadian Pacific Road Russia Japan Trans- Pacific Sresmers Vladivostock Mitte Whyte Canadian Pacific Huanta Vancouver Yokobana Chita England Spain Holland Arpiada Exige Yokozama Flongkors China Anit Peking Thoee Canada America

Santa Fe Plans New Tracks to Speed Argentinian Stock Trains

The Santa Fe Railway will lay two new tracks from Argentina to the chutes at Ue stock yards. Trains will be bundled for stock yards with no circuitous routes, eliminating delays. The lines run along Haw river bank from Argentine and will be free of freight and traffic interference. Since measures by the Live Stock Exchange and Transportation Bureau, arrivals of stock trains have improved, reducing delays and complaints.

The Santa Fe Argentina Banta Ve Haw Argentine Live Stock Exchange Transportation Bureau Lme

Curse DRINK Curse DRINK White Ribbon Remedy ad

An advertisement claims White Ribbon Remedy cures alcohol use by any woman using a glass. It promises permanent cures, nerve stabilization, and health restoration, with mail order and refund guarantees. The product is sold by Townsend, secretary of a temperance organization, and by a special agent in Texas.

Mall Woman's Christian Tempaeance Inverst Opel Wsigetman Drugeist Ransau Ave

Rioters Aim to Boost Kansas City Market Interest

Riot all over the Western country are designing to realize that it is to their interest to serve their agents to the Kansas City market. The Santa Fe line to make life better in this rest, therefore, will be hailed with delight by those interested in making this the greatest stock market in the world.

Kansas City Santa Fe

Cold Weather Strains Wisconsin Central Rail Lines

Crews on sick list and harsh cold cripple operations across Wisconsin Central in January. Extremely cold weather disrupted traffic, with February expected to worsen results despite a January 20 percent net decrease due to 18 percent higher expenses. Train crews and engineers were sidelined by 30 below conditions, leaving a backlog that could take three to five weeks to clear. other northern lines face similar difficulties, notably St. Paul and Northwest divisions.

Wisconsin Union Janary St. Fail Northwest Wisconsin Contryl

Will Be Sebastian to Represent Rock Island Western Passenger

Chitiga March 7 The Western Passenger Association readmitted Rock Island to membership Sebastian, the passenger traffic manager, likely to join the executive committee. The association moved to renew relations with Rock Island and discuss rates for conventions, military officers, and large gatherings.

Rock Island Western Passenger Association Chitiga Rock Sinn Sebastism Sibastian

OLD ENGINEER LET OUT FOR TRAINING INCIDENT

An elderly railroad engineer faced dismissal after a crossing accident in a Missouri junction near Newton. The Emporia Gazette reports the event as a major shock to colleagues, noting the engineer’s long service and abrupt removal from duty amid the crash.

Newton Crosst Missouri Pit Fife ‘Galifond’ Junction Faltnonie Tada Banger Ion Tobi Sats Emporia Gazette

Unclear fragment hints at burglary case

An unclear OCR fragment references a surprise person and Mrs Turnpaugh amid burglars with a vague scene. No verifiable names, places, or dates can be confirmed from the text.

Pers Mra Turnpaugh Tringa

Sensational fraud suit involving railways at Kenosha

F. G. Cowin sues Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway in an alleged conspiracy to defraud western systems. DetECTive J. F. Cochran admits destroying books and creating forged tables to inflate claims. Court action sought for $21,750 with a March term trial expected.

Tesla Kenosha Wis West F. G. Cowin Chicago, Milwauket Mt St. Pan Electit Cowle J. F. Cochrane St.Paul Road Cochrane St. Paul Road Chicago and Alton Chicago Ti Ts Alton St. Paul Rock Island St Paul Waukesha Jowle

Gould Satisfied With Railroad Ties To West

George J. Gould president of the Gould railroad system travels from the south to San Francisco with family and officials. He says Gould lines have satisfactory Western Pacific and Santa Fe connections and denies plans to invade western markets. Reports tie Western Pacific cash deals to Gould funds and note endorsements suggesting allied interests.

Santa Fe Southern Pacific George J. Gould Gould System of Railroads San Francisco Sen Biero Santa Barbara Gould Coset Western Pacific Salt Lake Wall Street Ana Thaorsea Missouri Pacific Western Pacifico San Almeda& Joaquin San Almeda Stockton Tesla

Go Westward to Mexico for New Orient Post

John Morgan known as Jack, longtime switchman for Sata Pe near Wichita, resigns his price and plans to move to Mexico City mid month to take a farm department position with the Orient. Morgan and J A Foley, former Union Pacific colleagues, will reunite in Mexico. Morgan will leave his Wichita home to relocate with his family remaining in place.

John Morgan Jack Sata Pe Wichita Eagle Morgan The Orient City of Mexico J. A. Foley Wichita Mr. Foley Union Pacificst Omaha Foley Gend

Gruber Visits Leavenworth With Union Pacific Delegation

A special three coach train reached Leavenworth yesterday afternoon, carrying D Le Gruber new general superintendent of the Union Pacific and a group of senior road officials. They inspected the depot yards the round house and repair shops before continuing the tour.

Leavenworth

Dyspepsia relief report from Nasgoust New York

Geo and Sealiy of Nasgoust New York report long-standing rheumatism and dyspepsia relief after using Radway's Pills They claim the drowsiness disappeared the dyspepsia left them and their rheumatism subsided They believe the tablets cure by restoring liver function and system balance.

Geo, & Sealiy Nasgoust New York Radway

Adway's Pills Promote Stomach and Bowel Relief

An old advertisement promotes Adway's Pills as a cure for a wide range of ailments including stomach disorders, bowels, kidneys, bladder, and female complaints. The copy claims relief from headaches and various discomforts in a generic 19th or early 20th century patter.

Appetite Like A Hired Man Satiates Yearning For Hearty Fare

A vivid anecdote on laborers enjoying a feast after long field work and a broad endorsement of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. The ad touts digestive relief, natural stomach support, and broad availability through druggists and physicians nationwide.

Barrest Stuart Thor

Tobacco shipment and railway news from Durham to Chicago

A historic shipment of Duke's Mixture tobacco moves from Durham NC via Norfolk and Western to Chicago in a single ordered train of three cars. The 2,950,000 packets would supply each U.S. adult with five smokes, or a packet to every soldier abroad. Meanwhile, railway executives and officials discuss routes and funding as Kansas City to Mexico Orient progress continues and locomotive orders draw attention.

Norfolk & Western Railroad Durham Messrs. Sprague, Warner & Co. Wholesale Grocers Chicago Golden Tobacco Belt North Carolina Duke J. J. Duke United States England France Germany Italy Austria Berlia

California Farm Offer Promises Growth in San Joaquin Valley

Attractive farm opportunities in California highlight the San Joaquin Valley as a major raisin and wine production area. The ad touts plentiful, inexpensive farms and low rate colonist excursions in March to Topeka, Kansas, inviting readers to explore profitable farming options and relocation prospects.

California San Joaquin Valley U. S Topeka Kansas

Fragmented text hints at a local notice or listing

OCR damaged fragmentary content mentions buying, bearing, and always going forth. No clear names, dates, places, or actions identified.

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