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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1902
Page
3
A Topeka real estate dealer with 27 years in the business recalls Topeka’s growth from a small town to its present size. He claims age near 77 and credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for his and others relief, stating dramatic improvements in appetite and digestion after using the product.
In Cumberland Ohio a preacher incites with a anti Christian doctrine statement during a church service leading to a fight in which Cot tin Van Winkle, 34, is shot dead by Lamar and Willan VanWinkle. Lamar is arrested after clashes with the elder VanWinkle and others. Meantime trials in Teklo report Mosquito's found guilty as military tests show limited results in Florida.
A fragmented OCR note mentions bids, a telegraphy link between City dal St and RGohart Alaska, a 14 mile area near Newton, and references to an Atlantic Adhesive division with Latin-Skuil Powter. The text is garbled, unclear on dates or outcomes, and lacks coherent details.
A readable fragment describes a woman's battle with illness and sorrow, noting medical remedies and personal endurance. The text references distress and perseverance, mentioning health aids and a medical teaching context. The piece hints at broader themes of female suffering and resilience.
Rail developments reveal Rock Island Railway expanding toward Texas gulf ports via Fort Worth Dallas and on to New Orleans, with surveys completed for a North Canadian river bridge at Watonga Oklahoma. The project aims to connect Fort Worth to Anadarko and Lawton, linking to a southern route, while rail traffic battles over freight car shortages and management changes.
An El Paso rail official informs the public that ticket scalpers must be abolished. He argues the railway company will enforce policies to protect travelers and curb scalping, urging cooperation from authorities and the public. The report notes the city’s stance and possible actions by commerce officials.
Denver judge rules agreements by railroads with Pullman for liability waivers are illegal and void. Clarence L. Adams, a Pullman conductor injured in a collision, sued Rock Island and Denver & Rio Grande for 315000 damages. court overruled the defense that the Pullman contract shielded the railroads.
An old advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion claiming higher quality and faster flesh restoration at a small price difference. It targets readers seeking strength and recovery, mentioning Scott & Bowne in New York and urging readers to choose the product over inferior emulsions.
An editorial notice and testimonial letter promote Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney and bladder remedy. The letter details long illness, claimed cures after multiple bottles, and praise from police officers in New York. Advertising copy urges purchases and offers a free sample by mail with an address in Binghamton New York.
Multiple workers faced injuries or health issues while a major Santa Fe yard reorganization progressed. Kel of the air broke department was hospitalized. Dan Masterson and Joseph Spendrowe also faced serious health setbacks. Construction plans referenced boilers and dynamos for a new shop, with locomotives and wreckers tested or moved, and staff reassigned as schedules shifted.
The northwest corner room on the first floor is under construction with plans to finish next week so chemists may move in soon. A separate report notes a rider named Fred Roeming was injured in a buggy accident, with kin injuries described, while Elmer Olinger takes a three month leave from the Garvey office after health issues. Four Pythians candidates were raised and a banquet and pledge making event occurred, with speeches from Daylason, Watta, Derby, Confer, and Black.
Havana on March 25 reports the audencia court verdicts in Cuban postal funds embezzlement cases. F. W. Neely received ten years in prison and a $56,701 fine while W. Ti. Reeves drew three years and a $35,000 fine.
F & M Northcote transfer to John A Swanson and wife of lot 79 Polk street Goulds add. Curtin J Betts and wife receive lots 65 and 66 Polk street. Demko Inch conveys 11s Harrison street. S Erb Spee 2 tn 101 Huston to G J Matier or Matlier for 735 dollars in tow.
In Cornwall Pa a distributor advertises Dr Means La Grippe Pills for colds and headaches. The notice claims 5,000 boxes sold in the home county and urges households to obtain the medicine. Distributed by M Howard A Keiser of Cornwall Pa.
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