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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1901
Page
3
An observant physician notes a sharp rise in catarrh across social classes, with widespread suffering in the current climate. The era’s generous and educated minds overlook or minimize the ailment, while its impact grows among all income groups.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a safe remedy for catarrh and throat issues. It claims rapid relief from hawking and coughing, notes cleansing antiseptic properties from optus bark and hydrastin, and prices the full treatment at five cents per package.
The Pukiness course is free to all members of the Association. Studies include Bookkeeping Elementary and Advanced Arithmetical, Practical Grammar and Letter Writing, Spelling and Punctuation. Professors EH. Rondebish and C5 Vandiorn to teach this year. they bring long experience from business colleges. Each student gets personal attention and completion earns the International certificate. Information at the Association office on East Eighth street.
The Lyceum Vaudeville House in Atlanta burned during a Nov performance after an electric sign fell. Two electricians were injured, one fatally burned, and smoke filled the theater causing panic among attendees. Financial loss pegged at 5000 dollars.
Amelie Hives’ first husband Chandler Chanter was found sane by the Albemarle County court after testimony and exams. The panel concluded he may own interests in Virginia and the court ordered the matter turned over to him.
P. Donmyer, owner of New Cambria townsite in Saline county, faces a court challenge from Union Pacific over a 400-foot land strip along the tracks. Donmyer sold town lands under warranty deeds and could be liable for residents’ losses if the railroad’s ownership is proven. Attorney T. J. Garver says the case tests rail ownership claims, with leases and land rights already disputed.
Rail officials expect Pennsylvania to absorb Baltimore and Ohio, erasing the B&O identity. Pennsylvania controls B&O management, traffic arrangements, and accounting practices as it extends jurisdiction over the former rival. The two lines have long dominated Chicago to New York and Baltimore routes, now trending toward merger and single control.
Denver, July 12. Missouri Pacific announces reorganization of western freight and passenger management after securing a share of Southern Colorado business. H remains appointed to lead western operations as specified by company officials.
The piece notes Storey becomes traveling freight gent for Southern Colorado with territory to Grand Junction, a shift from prior Santa Fe trade control. It cites the Missouri Pacific aim to cut into Santa Fe monopoly as new railroads open western territory, plus a scam involving forged tickets by a scalper affecting railroad conductors and passengers.
The Colorado & Southern plan to enter Denver street service with automobile buses next spring, challenging the Denver Tramway and running from Union Depot through the downtown business district. Negotiations are advanced to purchase Waterbury vehicles, to be delivered in early spring, similar to New York buses, signaling a major shift in Denver transportation.
Division Superintendent J. J Simms of the Missouri Pacific recently visited Beloit Resort Kansas to oversee ongoing improvements at the Missouri Pacific freight house. Workers are tearing out the old platform to install a larger, more convenient one. The depot will gain a new floor in the waiting rooms remodeled doors and painting is under consideration. The Missouri Pacific emphasizes the station’s importance as a travel hub between east and west.
A chattel mortgage recorded in Harper county covers 39,000 oak railroad ties and related timber on the Orient railroad right of way in Anthony. The Union Construction company of Delaware signs the loan with W P Robinson vice president and the $150,000 debt is due with a $15,000 payment on May 2, 1902 to W W Sylvester of Kansas City.
Plans are under way for a large Santa Fe order of about 165 locomotives from an eastern engine company. Construction of a large oil burning engine, the first of its kind for bus companies, will begin early next year, with locomotive production starting after the new shop is completed. Count Otto von Moltke praises American transportation progress, noting electricity adoption as up to date. The Emporia employee on the Santa Fe is noted as the happiest.
Fred Trumble a treakeman in Cattonwood division on Neosho street was told he is the heir to 2500 dollars from a relative who died in the east. The Santa Fe announces a one fare round trip to the Flower Show in Kansas City from within 160 miles, tickets selling November 19 and 20 with return by November 21.
A Philadelphia Bulletin quote warns that counterfeit Castoria products mimic the genuine form. It notes manufacturers have spent substantial sums to publicize Chas. H. Fletcher's signature and urges parents, especially mothers, to verify the signature on the bottle wrapper to protect children’s health.
London reports from Pretoria detail a recent engagement east Transvaal where Boer losses were four killed including General Oppermain and 109 wounded. The Boers gained no material victory as Louis Both with 600 men arrived to repulse the attack.
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