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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1904

Page

4

Catar Cured by Munyon's Paw-Paw Threat and Testimony

A Chicago representative of the Third Senatorial District proclaims Munyon's Paw-Paw cured his catarrh stomach disorders and nervous issues, praising the remedy as marvelous. The letter-style testimonial asserts Paw-Paw cleanses catarrh and improves digestion, with claims of boosting energy and curing liver and stomach ailments, ending with a note on Munyon's Paw-Paw products for sale.

Hom Kitt Gould Chicago State Board of Pharmacy of Illinois Munyon

Haven't Given Up On Printing Reform Fight

A Washington debate centers on whether the government should print return cards and stamped envelopes. Rep Murdoch and Rep Scott oppose printing costs, while editors and printers push to keep the practice alive, arguing it saves money. The issue ties to postal rates, state interests, and reactions from Republican and Democratic members during committee consideration.

Washington March Muritook Scott Dave Perenent Post Ofice Committee of PON Lettices and Post Murdock Fred Srey Vdtigreser Njeet Karitut Tate Duubnese

Robbery near Peabody yields $950 to two suspects

Report of a hold up southeast of Hitle tors by two men netting $950 from a single buyer. One man asked for a match, the other drew a revolver and demanded cash. In another item, a Wichita case discusses a neglected child and state care after authorities investigated. A Ware family returns from the South improved in health.

Peabody Max Aiarch Hitle~ Tors Frelerk Kimnton Frohock Wichita Kas Rome

Rail stock rumors spark a Pacific bid and Union Pacific moves

Rumors of inside purchases drive a sharp Union Pacific rise as investors seek insiders. The market credits various parties, including J J Flagain, with block buys while denying Morgan and Harriman action. A large sale from a director signals insider activity, and the stock closes up over two points from last week.

Wall Street Tion Pacific James J. Flagain Union Pacific Hill Union Pavifie i Asleas Morgan Mr. Hat Ras J. P. Stor~gan Union, Pacific Pacine Boia

Immigrant Traffic Row Upends Eastern Western Lines

A conference between passenger officials of eastern and western railroads over immigrant traffic failed to settle disputes. The East pressed for routing rights to all immigrant business, threatening a unified distribution, while the West demanded full statistics and control over their share. The issue centers on the New York Ontario & Western railroad and its agents.

New York Eastern and Western Peter McDonnell New York, Ontario & Western

Sharpening Their Tools in Conway Springs Work

Wichita reports that Smith of the Orient at Conway Springs has ordered tool readiness for active construction. The track force will be mobilized once new materials arrive, with the first track to run ten to twelve miles south of Palmview before moving to Bitton to lay steel into Wichita.

Wichita Man Msrea . Smith Orient Conway Springs Palmview Bitton

Four New Buildings At Santa Fe Hospital To Cost About 20000

Construction officials in Albuquerque announce four new hospital buildings for the Santa Fe company will cost around 20000 dollars. Los Angeles contractors in charge of the project expect to arrive Monday to begin erecting two main two story structures and two ward blocks, north and south, as part of the Santa Fe expansion.

Ganta Fe Bants Fe Hospital Albuquerque W. FL Moher Santa

Passenger group withdraws rate concession for Buffalo Young Men's gathering

The Y M C A passenger association passed a resolution撤 withdrawing the reduced fare previously granted for the International convention of Young Men's Christian associations to be held at Buffalo May 11 to 16. disputes over alleged favoritism toward Grand Trunk and Lehigh Valley lines prompted the action, with Grand Trunk insisting a one fare rate stand amid protests and denials from J Wilbur Messer, Chicago Y M C A official.

Cena: Passenger Association Buffalo J. Wilbur Messer Chicago Grand Trunk Messer Meeser Grand ‘Trunk Lehigh Valley Grant Trunk Ross Canta Sinten

Where Is The Driver In Santa Fe Train Collision

A Santa Fe passenger train struck two horses attached to a wagon between Putnam and Newton around 2 45. The horses died and the wagon was wrecked. No human remains were identified, and the driver’s fate remains a mystery. Train crew rushed to the scene with road crews to clear debris.

Santa Fe Wichita Putnam Newton Mike Connel

Santa Fe and Orient Railroads Clash Over Yard Extensions

Emporia Gazette reports the Santa Fe and Orient railroads face a dispute after a settlement, with Santa Fe plans to extend yards and potentially use Orient right of way. Grading crews are active south of the yard as talks about a new shared right of way continue.

Sante Fe Orient Emporia Santa Fe Setar Venteal Nyrne West Wigeet Elf Emporia Gazette

Winchell His Clerk Era Echoes In Rail Boss敬

Rock Island’s Western Chief John E Utt notes long friendship with Winchell, once passenger and freight agent in Omaha, now head of the Rock Island system in the West. Utt says the generatl position was likely created by Winchell for Tet, praising him as the most capable man in the country.

Tims Rock Island John E. Utt Rock Lind Omaha Ind Nebraska Atchivar Lelerc Wax Winetiell Tet Atchiaon Grobe

Railroads Refuse State Right to Force Free Passes

Traffic officials of western roads refuse the request of live stock associations for resumed passes to live stock shippers. They hold that no state has the right to pass a law requiring a railroad to give something for nothing.

Chicago Trafic Western Lve Pasmex Tof

Cameron denies sale of Bright Angel Trail to Santa Fe

An official denial from Cameron states that Bright Angel Trail has not been sold to Santa Fe and that no incentive exists for such a sale. An Omaha March bulletin notes Mohler’s appointment as general manager for Union Pacific west of Omaha, effective April 1, with transfers and staff moves across the line, including Arkansas and Oregon Short Line positions.

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Santa Fe Man Wins Honor for Giant New Mexico Eagle

C Proctor, section foreman for the Santa Peat Giants, earns the honor for killing the largest bald eagle ever seen in New Mexico. The bird weighed forty five pounds and measured six and a half feet from tip to tip.

Santa Fe Mana C. Proctor Santa Peat Giants New Mexico

Chicago Railways Seek injunction against ticket scalpers

Railways terminating in Chicago plan to file in the United States circuit court for an injunction to stop scalpers buying or selling non transferable transportation tickets. If granted, it will bar scalpers from dealing in state restricted tickets and benefit the public and railroads by preventing improper access to cheap rates.

Chicago Railways Chicago United States Circuit Court Washington Cincinnati St. Louis Eastern

Germany to exhibit giant three cylinder locomotive at St Louis

Berlin reports a novel three cylinder locomotive tested on military rails with a forward engineer in contact with the fireman via speaking tube. The design reduces resistance and reached 80 mph with a light train, suggesting feasibility of a 40 mile schedule without track changes.

Germany St. Louis Berlin

Oil and Gas Drive Starts in Kansas Towns

A Cawker City meeting led to plans for oil and gas development with Downs partners. Officers listed include G. W. Dockstader and Clark A. Smith. The group aims to drill two wells soon, leases running in several counties, and expects active work in Downs and Cawker City. Also a Good Roads association formed with nineteen counties represented and delegates to a St. Louis convention.

Cawker City Kan Downs Kansas G. W. Dockstader Clark A. Smith G. J. Hudkins H. A. Carleton Lincoln Park Burspont Nam Karaus Good Roads Association Grant Billbe Foln C.F. Miller Fort Scott Stoore Te. W. Ftichardson National Good Roads Association Board of St. Louis

Creditors Messy Case From Boston Firm Pettingill Co

Counsel for the Boston firm Pettingill Co states the creditor list is large and complex with thousands of claimants. Newspapers form many claims while advertisers and contracts also appear, though several agreements are not yet finalized.

Boston Cotnsel Pettingill! # Co Icf Creditére Wil Negroenty

Weather Proverbs and April Projections in Kansas

A fragment discusses weather forecasting practices and proverbs used by farmers in Kansas. It cites Director Jennings of the Kansas weather bureau, notes proverbs about April showers and April warmth, and mentions observations of humidity and animal behavior as signs of changing weather.

Jennings Kansas United States Weather Bacreau Weather Bureau T Ie Department Peti Hanation Mary St. Gor St George

Wabash to St Louis Route Ad Highlights Fair Travel

Travel ads from Kansas City to St Louis promote the World's Fair route with ticket prompts and the MCLELLAN Passenger Agent in Kansas City Missouri. The fragment mentions a travel center and urges readers to seek instant relief with Dean's Ointment priced at 9 cents.

Kanes City Wipaherantok E McLellan Era Kansas City Dean

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