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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1904

Page

4

Decree Bars Securities Bid in Northern Securities Merger

Washington observers discuss the supreme court ruling on the Northern Securities merger. The decree prohibits the Securities Company from acquiring stock or voting it, prevents exerting control, and blocks dividends. District lawyers doubt a major change to railroad management will follow. Burlington counsel says the merger lines remain separate and operating.

Supreme Court Northers Securities Washington Circuit Cours Supremé Cour Ita aMieres Ctr J. Hud Hil Worst & Highhr Pimpnelos FROST Urube Neb Charles F. Mandelson Burlington

Santa Fe Sells Arizona Land for 3000 Minnesota Acres Trade

Santa Fe exchanges 3000 acres in Minnesota for 33 patents tied to land near Bata Fe road. The parcels, part of the Aips forest reserve, were relinquished to the government with rights to reselection elsewhere. The Minnesota tract is described as heavily timbered with white pine, intended for development and settlement expansion.

Arizona Uncle Sam Minnesota Bata Fe Lule Wantington Jan Meta Aips

Kansas City Houston Railroad Project Noted in Texas

There are faint impressions of a proposed railroad from Karnan City to Texas. The item suggests the line will affect South McAlester and mentions an alleged representative involved with the project.

Kansas City-Houston Kannan Ctun Texaa McAlester

Life at Stake Amid Grim Baltic Health Crisis

A fragmentary report describes emaciated sufferers and a life at stake amid a health emergency. The text mentions Langs, Bethan Springs, and strained medical aid, with scarce medicines and mounting desperation as families seek relief.

Esas Pietcek

Large project for erecting severe chine shops

A report notes a business sector plan for a major erection project involving severe chine shops. Details are limited in the fragment, but the item indicates a significant commercial construction initiative affecting local industry and employment prospects.

Railroads resist Delano bill to cap fare at two cents a mile

Western railroads in Town argue against a Delano bill forcing a maximum 2 cent per mile rail fare and abolishing free passes. Officials say passenger demand and current rates render the measure unwise and harmful to state business, while Des Moines debates focus on mileage and clergymen discounts.

Western Delano Burlington W. E B. Knixkern Northwestern J.D. Elmer Chicago Great Western L- 3 Rocka Des Moines Senate Committee Laws Sin Eustis Minnesota

Sugar Creek refinery site chosen by Standard Oil

Kansas City reports a Sugar Creek refinery for Standard Oil. Preparations for the plant proceed rapidly with two new switches installed. The Sugar Creek depot will be built, a town site company formed for employee housing, and 145 acres purchased near the site. Contracts for cement and crushed rock awarded to Kansas City firms. lumber brick and other materials to be bought locally. steel tanks excluded. Construction to begin within ten days.

Santa Fe Sugar Creek Standard Oil Company Kansas City Brest & Crittenden Morton Standard Oil Kansas Chy W. C Cowan

Engineers Will Meet in Chicago Next Saturday

Chicago hosts engineers from across the country and Canada for a March gathering to form a general trainmen association. The meeting follows a preliminary January conference in St. Louis and includes members from 100 railroad systems under the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

Chicago Canad Blexteo Thairmen Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers North American St. Loui

Accidental Scalding at Newton Engine Site

John Welte, a belt washer helper, was injured yesterday afternoon near engine 14S when a shot to loosen belts triggered the blow off cock on 2071, spraying him with steam and hot water. He sustained severe burns to the face, shoulder, and arm and received prompt medical care. his condition is reported as improving under the circumstances.

Newton Kan John Welte Welles

Wincheck Named Foreman at Santa Fe Needles Shops

Charles J. Wincheck was appointed foreman of the Needles shops in Santa Fe, moving from Albuquerque where he had been general foreman. He left Santa Fe to join Mexican Central as master mechanic, a position he recently resigned from. He is an expert mechanic with decades in railroad service.

Chas J. Wincheck Gan Bernaring Cal March Generil Santa Be Charles J. Wincheck Wincheck Santa Fe Albuquerque Mexican Central Hit Rad J. A. Reawick Sante’ Fe Paul Sherman Santa Fe Freight Auditing Department Grip Chile U. Mudge Ters Topeka Westers Mudge Ening McMillan Tonal Atchison Ma Gredericks W. C. Nevill

Moffet Leaves Rock Island to Be Replaced by Sloat

General Agent A H Moffet resigns from the Rock Island lines to pursue private business and take effect next Tuesday. Charles B Sloat will succeed him, returning from Pueblo where he engaged in mercantile work after earlier service at Denver. A passenger train near Keene suffered engine failure yesterday causing nearly an hour delay.

Chas. B. Sloat Pusbio Denver Colo A. H. Moffet Rock Island Charles B. Sloat Pueblo Ke of Lal Luck Jeavine Newton

Men on the Car Platform Thankful for Swamp-Root

A man recounts relief from long standing indigestion and coated tongue after using Swamp-Root. He credits four bottles with restoring appetite and strength, praising the remedy and a friend’s recommendation.

Swamp Root Endorsement After 1889 Grippe Ailment

A reader reports long standing bone pains and fatigue from grippe periods since 1889. After using Swamp Root a 50 cent bottle relieved the pains and led to a second bottle that cured the ailment. The testimonial claims lasting relief and gratitude to the product.

Swamp-Root Said to Cure Back Pain and Kidneys

An advertiser claims Swamp-Root cured a long standing backache after five bottles and reports continued relief for over six months. Outdoor workers are urged to take Swamp-Root at first sign of kidney or bladder trouble, with a tester praising it as the only remedy that worked after others failed.

Swamp Root Recommendation Promises Relief From Dyspepsia

A reader touts Swamp Root as curing long standing gastric dyspepsia after trying many remedies. He reports full recovery nearly a year ago with no recurrence and urges others with similar symptoms to use Swamp Root.

Why Swamp-Root Gives Strength to Kidneys

An advertisement extols Swamp-Root as a kidney remedy that strengthens the kidneys and supports overall health. It claims powerful effects for those under physical strain, offers free sample bottles and a book, and promotes Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York with price details and a sales push through drug stores.

Swamp Root Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Topeka Daily Strate Journal Swamp-Root

Rail and railroad notes mixed with city updates from Prescott

The issue reports on Salvation Army work in Prescott led by Captain Cranes Smith, plus Pan-American railway discussions and a proposed Frisco line south to Quanah. It notes Pepper’s international trade report, a Trans Siberian scope, and Santa Fe railroad personnel changes, a new fast train nicknamed the Hummer, and various station updates and staff movements.

Cranes Smith Salvaton Army Prescott Santa Fe Railway Company Chicago Salvation Anny Prescott Fournss Washington Charies Popper Roots Vrit Mexico Frisco Oklahoma City St. Louis San Francisco Quilley Today This City Quanah Tex Kanana City St. Leuis Texas Trans Siberian Road Altontoo Atlantic Russia Japan Moscow Nindtostox Sibel Moscom Vinwivestok

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