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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1903
Page
4
Topeka resident Mrs E W Grigge says she suffered kidney complaints for years with back pain and a constant heavy bearing down feeling. After using Dean's Kidney Pills from Roy Ley & Snow's drug store, the pain left and has not returned to date.
The annual report from the commissioner outlines U S school statistics for the year with enrollment at 15,925,582 pupils and an average daily attendance around 10200272. It details total school property values and private versus religiously controlled institutions, plus notes on universities and gender representation in undergraduate programs and naval organization debates.
Washington notes a navy department inquiry into depot locations and waterway assets. The Adel, amid testimony, weighs transfer of civilian staff and bureau structure while considering hydrogaphy and naval survey needs.
A confusing note reports a man sought in several states including California and Nevada. A reward of 200 is offered for the arrest and delivery of Neb gon in any U S jail. Nelson jumped a train and eluded capture, with details tied to a Montgomery County, Kansas case. Shrader, the traveling performer nicknamed the vine bealer, disputed engagements and cancelled appearances. And the Andotte County grand jury convenes December 7 with jurors drawn and officers summoned for service.
The annual district women’s clubs meeting opened in Hiawatha Wisconsin on Wednesday with Hiawatha hosts delivering the welcome. Mrs Ad Best of Cen Walia and Mrs Dy Mareick of Bieer apes spoke, with Mr Thorsten of Benen, federation president, also addressing attendees. A reception followed at the home of Mrs Lacovh. In Salina Kansas a son was born to Mr and Mis K Serisinon. Swisher, father of twenty, noted in writing about family history. A Missouri man’s death was rumored in Amportia, Nev, after a man jumped from a river.
A state commission led by G Mes.M TT Scott visited Metropolis to inspect a site for a national park. The $10,000 appropriation funds a site purchase and caretaker, with a report to Legislature every two years. A plan to memorialize General George Rogers Clarke’s fort is planned with the park opening soon. The body will be brought home for burial.
Nov 6 report from Western Rural Carrier Washington notes Kansas Dramatic Club officers elected for the next year. Names include Seyster as business man and TL Haiert as property man. A November 1 performance of Alazarma is planned with a spring show to follow.
A fragmentary passage laments dire living conditions as consumptives suffer daily. It mentions a life saving cure called Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pierce's Pills touted to treat serious ailments, amid harsh scenes of illness and poverty.
Santa Pe bin test general manager B U Mudge reports no clue to the train wreckers near Fowler. He notes several arrests were cleared and the $5,000 reward should help, while detailing how the spikes were pulled and the engine's fate. Engineer Walker shows signs of recovery as the community recalls the broader fallout.
Saute Fe railroad began work on extending the line ten and a half miles into the Sunset district, bringing rail access closer to West Side oil properties. Improved transportation promises to unlock shipping from local producers, with Monarch and Maricopa properties tied to the project through Adolph Spreckels and partners after negotiations with the Santa Company.
Hon W Williams of Pawnee County explains the Oklahoma legislature plans to delay freight rate reforms. He notes railroads gain leverage from eastern capital and that elected bodies have postponed action for two more years to study freight regulation and related issues.
Oakland and Berkeley will receive new Santa Fe passenger depots as service expands. Los Angeles reports the Oakland station may open after March 11 next year with plans for a stylish facility costing about 25000 dollars, while Berkeley’s depot is estimated at 7500 dollars.
San Bernardino Sun recounts engineer William Dobson returning to Santa Maria engine duties after a two week northern site stay. He observed the Tulmite bonfire where about 370400 worth of units were detried and several hundred dollars of hands in the aggregation drew interest.
Explanations focus on a trust agreement dated May 1, 290% securing gold bonds maturing in 1913. The plan to execute a blanket mortgage for 25 million dollars faces clauses limiting authorized bonds to 18.5 million. The proposed refunding uses the railroads’ stock and St Louis & San Francisco assets as vehicles. The 1921 maturity of certain bonds adds further delay.
T M Ramsdell, 45, chief car inspector for the Santa Fe with Topeka ties, resigns to become master car builder for the Chesapeake & Ohio. His new duties begin about a week after Santa Fe resignation. Huntington, Virginia, houses C&O shops, likely Ramsdell’s new location. Ramsdell’s career spans Wisconsin Central and Santa Fe, with promotions from car foreman to general car inspector.
A solid train of walnuts, comprising forty or more cars, traveled through Sin Hernarding yesterday for the eastbound exst. The shipment marks the first south state delivery via Santa Fe lines, while celery crops from Smelt ver fields move north. The Toc a division handles twenty two passenger trains daily with additional freight runs, keeping crews busy and traffic flowing despite observers not grasping the constant rush.
The Santa Fe works a large fore as workers quarry white stone for railroad ballast. Hundreds extract from stone quarries atop the mountains, delivering inexhaustible supply. Santry Area of Strong City holds contract to furnish ballast for the state.
John Rogers aged years 014 from Salt Lake City had his hand run over by a coal truck at Starkville while traveling on the Santa Fe line. He crawled into a coke oven in his sleep and was found with his arm crushed as the night train passed. He is in Trinidad hospital for care. New Santa Fe relief agent Donnell arrived from San Diego to serve in Bernardino. Erie Railroad stockholders reelect outgoing directors for another term.
A Hamilton County letter from Floyd County deputy sheriff Raymond J. Morris describes a severe winter cold with catarrh and deafness relieved by Peruna after eight days. A United States consul, Chas. Bouchselg, also endorses Peruna for catarrh and colds, praising its curative and tonic effects.
The Girectems approved the purchase and consolidation of the Quincy Railroad Bridge company and branches with the Burlington system, acquiring properties from the Burlington and Western and the Iowa and St Paul under lease. News from Canton and San Bernardino notes family visits and employees moving to new work, with homeseekers rates causing heavy east-bound traffic and a derailment incident near Topeka.
The Tow company and Las Vegas Street Railway sign a contract to supply 50 000 tons of winter output for Gallin Canyon. The Santa Fe railway staff, including Tommis and Torrell, return from business trips as the YM CA board meets after a resignation.
J W Rotsam purchases 1s acres from A G Lamb for 37260. The property lies five miles down Walnut from El Dorado and includes water and improvements. The Walnut Valley Times notes a century ago 0M would have been a fair price, now bidding 7250, and Mr Rosa expresses satisfaction with the purchase.
From South Africa comes an anecdotal report by Arthur Sanne of Durban Natal describing a baby with a severe cough. A bottle of Chamberlains Cough remedy given by the parent allegedly relieved the child after initial dose. The claimant states the remedy is sold by all druggists.
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