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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1901
Page
3
New York officials including Mayor and Controller discuss steps to regulate the Scotchsmen offer. A regulatory path is expected to be pursued with targets set for completion within the year. The proceedings involve city departments and legal staff preparing for enforcement actions.
An advertisement from The A. R. Bremer Co promotes Coke Bandruff Cure with testimonials asserting complete dandruff cure. The copy hints that two bottles suffice for noticeable improvement and emphasizes absolute proof through consumer endorsements.
March 1 Liberal Kansas reports rapid progress on the Chicaga Rock Island and Mexico railroad extension. First 100 miles expected by June 1 with trains already running between Liberal and Buffalo, thirty miles east of Liberal. Potential links include connections to Prattsand White Oaks and a possible extension toward Enid Oklahoma.
New York March 19 President A Et sieuney says Great Northern Railway has bought Leo Preckinne stock and penda of the Mason Port Dodge railroad. The acquisition unites lines to Fort Dodge, links with coal fields, and connects St Paul and Chicago divisions. Mason City area distance about 90 miles. bonds outstanding around 31 million with stock value noted.
March 18 report notes a force of men south of Jaume laying about twenty miles of new steel to extend the line. Work continues with twenty tubes being laid near Stereo as cart and track teams proceed. aim is to complete the entire line as material becomes available.
Santa Fe establishes 17 new telegraph stations along the Denver to Pueblo line. At 7 yesterday morning block signaling began, with chiefs Parker Cowan and Trainmaster Dean inspecting the system. Early reports say the Western route is functioning, enabling telegraph and teletype communications to Denver.
Guthrie Oklahoma March 39 The Enid and Anadarko Railroad company begins purchasing right of way and funds to extend the line from Eschilweet to Anadarko via Wacom and the reservation. When complete the line will connect with the Wuabd line to Grace county and the Beane to Fort Sil, giving island access to the Indian reservation.
Shop workers at the Burlington Cedar Rapids North line have walked out and will not return to work until a resolution is reached with officials. Key machinists and boiler makers joined the walkout, halting operations in the city. Local managers say talks are ongoing to reach an adjustment of differences.
Reports from March 19 indicate J J Hill and associates may gain control of the BE system, with plans to purchase 640 million dollars in stock to influence policy and possible leasing of the Texas & Pacific. Burlington officials dispute the claims as changes ripple through Tucson and other divisions.
From Las Vegas reports a wave of hires and transfers across shops and crews. Beeteets Sweeney Seelinger and others are listed as new firemen while Brakeman M Blaten returns after illness. J B Buckler becomes boilermaker at the Haton shops. Edison-like notes mention health recoveries and weather delays affecting operations.
Munyon claims his Rheumatist will drive out rheumatism in days and fully cure in a few days. The ad touts Nervous ailments, colds, and other illnesses as cured by Munyon products. It mentions a New York and Philadelphia address and inhalers for catarrh.
Bishop Merrill issues the annual Methodist minister appointments for the Atchison district and several circuits. Names include Simmerman presiding elder Atchison with Getweea Archinan and others listed across Inkerman, Shawnee, Holton, Hiawatha, Junction City, and surrounding areas, noting those left without appointment to attend school and supplies for several charges.
Fragmented OCR text references Topeka, evangelist and missionary figures, church affiliations, and official appointments. Contains names such as J Seaman, J P L W, Francis J Adetl, BM Wiley, J Elinor Holtar, TH Martin, and Baker, with scattered mentions of Topeka church activities and itineraries.
Fragmented dialogue traces Sixth district politicking with Ed Wellington of Ellsworth Loe Has to conjecture about postmaster and senator selections across Norton to Thomas counties. Mentions W.L. Chambers and Secretary of State race, county power plays, and unresolved 1902 ambitions amid Republican tensions.
In Washington on March 19 United States officials report Peru has offered settlement terms for the Fowkes claim and instructed acceptance of the proposal. The 1964-originated dispute involves an American merchant and a government action. The notice outlines the Peru government response and next steps in the settlement process.
Do You have rheumatism or bladder trouble. A kidney issue is warned by back pain and urine changes. Swamp-Root claims cures with a sample bottle offered. It lists numerous symptoms including frequent urination, pain, dizziness, and fatigue, urging immediate use and medical caution.
At a conference of race track managers in San Francisco, Tom Wijlama, president of the California Jinks Club, secured control of Inglealde and Tanform tracks, giving him chief control over three tracks. Engleelde will veto to Lin mayor, while Tantoran and Emers race for 30 days. Consideration to the demi was 560,000.
In Chicago the Twenty fourth ward Democratic convention abandoned an aldermanic candidate plan after protracted meetings. The county executive committee is asked to limit the party slate to a single local route office, with the municipal outcome to be decided by party rule.
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