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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1904
Page
4
In a discussion titled Losing Opportunity, railroad officials and printers debate the potential for railroads to gain advertising news coverage. The exchange centers on whether reporting favorably or critically affects public trust and advertising value, with anecdotes about newsroom practices and the role of reporters in shaping railroad narratives.
Chicago editor reports DoMoss Agency offered to buy transferable travel tickets from railroads, using a San Francisco broker. He allegedly obtained $40,000 from Nations Bank of Commerce and sent letters to lure holders of nontransferable tickets to sell at set rates. Authorities say forgery would be required to use the tickets, and bank officials deny knowledge of the scheme while the railroad protective bureau orders an investigation.
Loree, Rock Island president, expresses satisfaction with future of the company and its rail routes from Twin Cities to the eastern border. He outlines expansion prospects, broad service reach, and need for modern management to secure long term prosperity amid westward and northbound traffic growth.
Kansas and Missouri river tariffs shift with the reduction by Thack Island and others, lowering river point rates to 700 pounds and affecting eastbound shipments. New rates from St Louis to Kansas City drop to twelve to fourteen cents, while lower tariff areas see adjustments. Guthrie Oklahoma contracts awarded to Prisco Hallway for Guthrie branch extension. Rice farmers’ hats arrive in town from Union Pacific, light white hats made of rice straw, tied with cords, praised for sun protection. reflecting local commerce and oddities.
Kansas City Journal reports Geo J Gould urges Missouri Pacific to secure a substantial preferred stake in the Wabash to safeguard consolidation aims. He notes improving traffic and rising earnings for 1902–1903, with operating costs rising but manageable as the system benefits from strong crops and railroad movement into 1904.
Austin prosecutors press heavy penalties against a company for alleged antitrust violations in signing an exclusive contract with the American Express Co to operate in Texas. The case seeks transfer to federal court, arguing jurisdiction and asserting the preexisting contract falls outside the act.
Reports say the supreme court may delay decision in the Northern Securities case until after the Easter recess. The term will end the first Monday in June with no hearings until October. In grain news, Northwestern issues a new tariff affecting Nebraska to Chicago routes, signaling potential shifts in grain movement through Omaha and Council Bluffs with adjusted rates.
In St Louis March 19 a suit was filed in the United States Court of Appeals by Prof D J H Ward to recover 12005 22 from the Board of Regents of Kansas Agricultural College at Manhattan Kan. Ward claims 1000 damages and 2065 22 salary owed after his contract as professor of English and literature was renewed June 30 1890. He alleges discharge during the renewal process and previously pursued the case in Kansas federal court before appealing here.
An advertisement touts White Ribbon Remedy as an odorless tonic that supposedly removes the urge for alcohol, claiming it cures or destroys the diseased appetite. It targets inebriates and social drinkers, with endorsements by Woman’s Christian Temperance Union members. Sold by druggists nationwide with a money back guarantee, 50 cents to a larger package.
Long speech by Hoch accepting the Kansas Republican gubernatorial nomination emphasizes party unity, reform, and loyalty to Roosevelt era ideals. Discussion covers rival factions, primaries, and county conventions, with voting details and committee actions at Ottawa and Miami County meetings.
Wichita Kansas March 1 In the Miami county credentials contest the committee adjourned amid excitement as J B Remington faced question and praise, with supporters urging confidence in his bid despite a tough party delegation fight.
Henry Allen drew a large ovation at the Kansas convention in Wichita on March 10, amid interruptions and cheers as he defended Governor Bailey and attacked corruption. He condemned criminals and defended allies while opponents accused him of political maneuvering, with clashes over delegates and party loyalties.
Fragmented OCR describes pneumonia risks and treatment remedies, mentioning doctors, remedies, and alerts. It lists possible complications from aribe and mentions Sanders Alm and Oedalas Con in a garbled historical notice. The text appears as a damaged medical discussion with scattered names and terms.
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