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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1904
Page
8
Munyon's Paw-Paw claims it cures a wide range of conditions from rheumatism to nervous ailments and kidney issues. The advertisement touts multiple Munyon remedies including Paw-Paw tonic and Paw-Paw laxative pills, promising money back if not satisfied and urging sales at druggists.
The letter from Benedict details the Jackson County contest and committee actions at the late Republican state convention. He claims no fraud was proven and argues for majority rule, noting internal disagreements over chair appointments and minority versus majority reporting. He describes efforts to avoid political expediency and preserve a fair decision process.
A Sacramento letter claims a treatment for Brights Disease and Diabetes cures several cases, including a road engineer and a schoolboy, praising a San Francisco remedy as a certain cure. The writer, A Newton, yardmaster at Phil Co, asserts dramatic improvements after weeks to months of treatment and urges others to begin therapy.
Boston on March 1 reports Easter cycle fever with over 2000 riders expected for a May 10 event. Captain A D Peck will supervise the ride from Columbine Avenue Boston to a stated destination. Washington's Birthday drew 1000 spectators to see new bicycle models and rental firms anticipate 9000 inquiries before May.
The Pope marks Saint Joseph Day in Rome with thanks to visitors from Italy and abroad. The St Peters club hosted a ceremonial basket of choice fruits and flowers, with a Verevan gondola centerpiece. He expressed affection for Venice and hopes for a strong St Peter’s pontificate.
March 19 report from a bustling indoor event highlights Miccourt topping Hansas with a near margin of 43 to 4. The contest showcased swift laps and strong finishes, though the night faced a setback as the hosts stretched late into the action. Meanwhile Burbas claimed a separate win and local firms J. Thomas and P. railway secured a consignment of Red Cedar posts, noting broad durability.
Purge City Kansas March 19 local railmen report Santa Fe high speed runs between Dodge City and La Junta labeled the Santa Fe race track. Engine 25 under Engineer Reeded covered 202.4 miles in 3 hours 5 minutes running time to average about 65 miles per hour, plus delays. Another run Syracuse to Dodge City 101% miles in 2 hours 0 minutes at 61 mph. Speeds spiked to 75 mph over 20 miles. New compounded engines 258 ft may surpass speed expectations.
Chicago dispatch reports the Rock Island tariff offering shippers a rebate of six cents per hundred pounds for freight to Rock Island depots may provoke retaliation from western lines. Railroads fear store door delivery would erode revenue, a practice previously rejected years ago and deemed unlawful under interstate commerce rules. Authorities note the move could force inconsistent rates or further rate cuts across corridors from St. Louis to Minneapolis.
A train from Buffalo Virginia carried thirty three cars of peanuts to Chicago via Norfolk and Western. It marks the largest Virginia peanut shipment, highlighting Suffolk as the center, with about 960000 pounds valued near 50000 dollars. The oddly golden advertising run promotes Virginia peanuts and Suffolk’s role.
A fragmented testimonial extols Di Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as strengthening and stomach-healing, claimed to be free from opium and cocaine. A Mrs Hartrick from Eigen... endorses its wonders for her family, citing improved vitality andhealth through its use.
Kansas City Union Depot discussions proceed slowly as executives delay a decision on a new depot for the city. J B airmen and engineers study sites. others doubt railroads will act before the world fair. Santa Fe reports a $50,000 payroll boosting town prospects. no layoffs expected as shops stay busy with repairs and locomotive demand, signaling robust summer activity.
G Te Cobo, southwestern passenger agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, returned from Kansas and Denver describing a favorable crop outlook. He noted recent snow and rain moisture improving wheat prospects, with green fields visible from the train and many farmers pleased with the crop's potential. He mentions plans to supply irrigation water later in the season.
The Denver Denver & Rio Grande last night tested an electric cell lighting device owned by the Henry Wireless Equipment Company. Claimed to be simpler and cheaper than remote dynamos or storage batteries, the device attaches directly to the car axle with a storage battery. A group of railroad men and light company officers traveled to observe the operation on the road.
The Alamogordo News reports that the El Paso and Northeastern shops will not be moved to El Paso or elsewhere. Officials state no truth to claims of relocation and affirm cooperation between Alamogordo and the El Paso & Northeastern.
A relates of domestic dispute in El Paso recounts a wife striking her intoxicated husband with a club to force him to return home and abandon drinking. The clash ends with the husband returning home, nursing sore ribs as a lesson learned. Meanwhile reports mention a new steam wrecker arriving for the Mexican Central and the Pacific Electric abandoning phone dispatch for a cable system on the ROW line.
The Rock Island system plans a new depot and entrance into the city as it expands intercity cooperation. Oklahoma City is set for a fine Rock Island faci lity while talks confirm Choctaw division under Rock Island control.
Car repairers and inspectors in Frisco employ with the Car Men's union held an indicpation meeting in Pittsburg to discuss wage cuts. They claim Springfield conference granted an advance but yesterday the company again reduced pay to the old scale. Union reps from Cherooka and other points attended as the company reduced force with several men laid off. A committee will meet the company.
Kansas City Railroad Minstrels prepare for a tour to Topeka and Lawrence with a Sunday rehearsal to select singers for shows next month at Willis Wood. The club will keep the chorus permanent with weekly rehearsals to be ready for society events.
The O T C held its fifth annual ball at McCarty's rink. Rock Island ran a special train from Bucklin to Dodge City, returning after the dance. Beeson’s orchestra provided music and supper was served at Traynor and Justatt's. Santa Fe Agent Haas was arrested for sale of freight and misappropriation of proceeds. Charles Snyder, ex Santa Fe conductor, was seen in town. J K Donovan and William Howard discussed rail plans in San Francisco.
An early 20th century style ad urges readers to avoid rheumatism by using a new appliance that draws poisons from the body through the feet. It claims acids accumulate day by day and cause distorted ships and tele from suffering, advocating avoiding medicines and wearing a device called Foot Crafts to rid the system.
A garbled notice invites readers to send names to a vague address in Nookoom Maine for a booklet on household remedies and magic foot drafts. It mentions a discoverer and references a dated publication tone. The fragment requests responses by a specified date and hints at a forthcoming booklet.
In Topeka reports, Cornwall and other stockholders of the company consider selling the road to the Northern Pacific while a Cascade mountains extension toward Spokane and Oregon Railway connection is put in abeyance. Northern Pacific representatives are negotiating terms. Local Santa Fe staff arrivals and visits are noted, including Carder, Hodges, Meyers, Crammis, and Cain. A Gates excursion returned from the Grand Canyon, handled toward Chicago.
A large turnout gathered from Newton Denver Florence and Oklahoma points, echoing the success of a two year ago event.
A Herald dispatch from Seoul reports that twenty condemned prisoners, after witnessing executions in the city prison, broke past a guard and escaped through the gates. They had been imprisoned for three years for aiding Korean refugees fleeing to safety.
A Herald correspondent reports very large orders for ammunition have been lodged by several governments with German powder works. The principal buyers named are China, Turkey, and Spain.
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