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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1904
Page
4
A local council faced strong opposition as only two members supported the contentious measure while the majority opposed it. The debate sparked public comment and raised questions about governance and community impact.
The Topeka city council met in a bustling session approving a new Edison franchise with a 50 year term to install call bells and lines, and considering two sewer projects for Potwin and Guth sewer. The meeting also addressed street improvements, auditorium rules, and mayoral veto protections on paving plans while naming appointments and bid timelines.
A cereal ad discusses that while many early buyers chose FORCE for its perceived nutrition, most current consumers eat FORCE because it tastes good and they like it. The message emphasizes flavor as the primary driver of continued use among millions.
Report filed with the city council detailing the yearly activities of City Clerk J H Squires and City Treasurer M M, noting 32 regular and 10 special meetings, 91 ordinances passed, journal work totals, and debt figures of 525 600 in city bonds and 507 189 22 in improvement bonds. The document, summarized in a State Journal issue, covers departmental expenditures and official actions for the year.
Al Strone of Manhattan Kansas died in the Tron Mountain wreck near St Louis on Saturday. His body to be brought home today. He about 30, leaves a large family. He was a member of the FAAL and Cd Pelions lodges.
An odd notice touts a diarrhea remedy and touts a physician prescriber. It claims a miracle cure exists and denounces medical failures. The piece suggests a drug sale and mentions an exposé of quackery by A. Baller Extitur. The sale of the remedy is advertised amid dubious claims.
A machinists strike at San Bernardino escalates as Baldwin Locomotive Works alleged to supply workers to Santa Fe. Departing employees and new German crew clash with management while presses demand a public statement of the dispute. Foremen and deputies aid the lockout as workers report mass layoffs and new hires in a tense standstill.
Text of injunction against Santa Fe strikers in Albuquerque. Prohibits interference with management agents, movement of locomotives and trains, custody of engines and cars. Names Wilson and J B Buckalew among the parties.
A magazine style dialogue recounts Miss Morse stating stomach catarrh improved after using Peruna. Aline Morse and others testify the remedy cured chronic ailments, with Hartman promoting free confidential advice from The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
A May 3 strike disrupted an excursion train from Fanta Fe to Albuquerque as two dishwashers and several workers in the dining car defected over long hours and poor conditions. Security was summoned. the train later resumed movement toward Albuquerque with crews restored.
A Coast Lines manager remarks on the ongoing labor action. He says the strike may extend but the company is prepared to meet it and not seek a quick resolution. He notes workers face harsh weather and emphasizes readiness to keep shore operations running.
A fragmentary report from Albuquerque notes Local shopmen, including thirty-sight tolerances, SS helpers, and 20 ehwet metal pipe fitters, plan a strike in sympathy with workers. The text mentions disrupted railroad engines and a planned walkout beginning tomorrow, amid tensions with authorities.
An official note from the Boilermaire area reports ongoing shop activity with delayed schedules. Workers at the Deniven Shope faced continued build pressures as recent events pushed the timetable back.
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