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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1903

Page

10

Doctors Claim Neglect Spreads Contagious Disease

Officials deny claim as Pallman Company 15 Equal and 10 Best Hotels in which consumptives may ride are discussed. McCormick’s investigation before the American Health Association at Washington highlights blanket washing frequency and sleeping car sanitation as key transmission factors. Railroad officials defend precautions, while experts urge stronger measures and systematic washing of blankets every six months.

J. Eh. McCormick Washington S. Wilson New York American Healthy Association Pacsen M. Hurty Zadar Mikata Wilcob Jersey City Reston Philadelphia Wilton Witkon Addet Patles Pinasyre Railroad Company al Hone Farsa

Banquet at Sterling Opens Depot Preparations Under Way

Santa Fe officials plan a notable event in Sterling to celebrate the new depot with a gala banquet and reception. A special train is expected to bring guests including Depot Manager Mudge, while organizers J. E. Junkin Wilken Hallane Dd. Falr J. C. Johnsten and A. Morris coordinate details and invitations bearing the Santa Fe imprint.

Santa Fe Sterling Banta

Honestest Man in Kentucky Featured in a Tennessee Rally

Doctor J K Lemen returns from Kentucky with notes on a controversial event. He recounts meeting Thomas Johnson a noted public figure, who defended a political ally as the "meanest man" in the state. The report hints at a staged confrontation and sharp invective in a rally setting with local figures involved.

Tune Johnson Kentucky J. Kk. Lemen Marion Kentucks St Loui Republic Tose Johnsson Strane Raltrondigures Joneson Kentucky Johnson Wien Beth Smith Johnsen

Unclear Transcription of Vetoed Pass Decision

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a veto and unanimous order regarding a pass. Mentions names like Johnton and I. & N. and references to honestest sd and profit shading. Text is garbled with multiple misspellings and lacks clear events or dates.

Johnton Dieal Sciences Ate I. & N

Texas oil men seek coal substitute by oil fueled railcars

Texas oil men report that Santa Fe plans to expand oil fuel use across its network, replacing coal where profitable. They claim oil can be supplied at low production costs, lowering travel and operating expenses, with engines burning fuel oil already in service on Texas and western lines and new oil tanks planned along the system.

Rome Santa Fe el Paso Nixon Santa Po Eterna Er San Santa Pe Texas New Mexico Kansas City

Consolidation of C and A and Illinois Central Denied

Kansas City Mo Nov 7 plans for the consolidation of the Illinois Central and Chicago and Alton lines were reportedly completed but telegrams said the meeting in Chicago was postponed. President Felton of the Alton system and Vice President Mellig of the Illinois Central reportedly asserted the consolidation report is untrue.

Illinois Kansas City Chicago and Alton Ebay Alton Dincotom Chicago Felton Alton’ Sysigm Actun Chicago Snd Alton Kenyan City Iingis Central St Louis Sioux Phils Louisville New Orleans Alton Mellig Tlinois Central The

Santa Fe to Rock Ballast Roadbed Between Coffeyville and Winfield

Santa Fe plans extensive improvements on the line from Coffeyville to Winfield including new heavier steel and rock ballast for the entire roadbed. A rock crusher will be installed by Coffeyville Brick Company on the south side of the mound to support the work. The spur line is expected to be about a mile long and construction will start promptly.

Coffeyville Kan Santa Fe Here Winfield Coffeyville Brick Company Witinstal Barnes Wella

Co operative Store Talk in Newton Kos

Newton and Kos divisions of the Santa Fe face serious discussion over establishing a cooperative grocery. Workers have subscribed substantial sums, hoping to cut living costs and offer goods cheaper. Further work stoppage and delays are noted as plans progress amid market concerns.

Newton Newton @ o Santa Fe

Fish Story From Amine Tank Reveals Missing Detail

An unclear account describes an incident at a boiler room involving an employee named Urbin during repairs. A unit was thawed and a larger portion of water remains, with a direction finding a twelve inch black hand at Ey Sink corner.

Urbin Fentian Witer

Nervous breakdown cited by Newark man in 1900s ad tale

Bir William J. Cheweth or Cheese worth of Newark faced severe prostration from overwork and study. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, selling at fifty cents a box or two dollars fifty, as restoring health. The ad portrays a recovery narrative and promotes the pills via the Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady NY.

William J. "Chempeworth Nelson Pinet Newark Market Streets Northwest Miting Company British Columbia Prudential Broad Street Cheeseworth Dr. Willams Williams Medi~cine Company Schenectady N.Y

Unclear Tank Source Sparks Reading Confusion

A fragment from the Newton Kansan Republican notes an unknown origin of the material and mentions the tank length as unspecified, leaving questions about where it came from and how long it is.

Lish Newton Kansan

Blocked the Wheels at Sundws Morning Locomotive Pit Rescue

An 19 Jurop locomotive toppled toward a new turntable pit in the Em poria Gaxsite district Sunday morning. August Couchnett, stepping from the engine as lights failed, used a tied to block the run while others worked to restart a stalled pit rescue that tied up multiple trains for hours.

Emporia Gaxsite Ives Couchnett Labte

Special car for Burlington official leaves city

Chicago November 7 P B Eustis passenger official of the Burlington road has been ill with pneumonia for over a month. He is convalescent and will depart this evening for Taos Crees New Mexico to regain strength. A special train car provided by the Santa Fe road will accompany him, escorted by his family physician.

Chicago Eustis Irafile Mamnazer Burlington Road Tas Crees Santa Fe

Rock Island Buys Enid and Amardarke Lines in Oklahoma

Reported purchase of Enid and Amardarke lines in Oklahoma for 5160 000 expands Rock Island reach. Southern Pacific acquires Maricopa division and to operate as SP branch. Colonist rights for 1901 set March to April and September 15 to October 15. Kansas City address listed for information.

Rock Island Enid & Anardarke Enid Amardarke Tall Patitio

Doubt Cast On Clemency Action In Prison Case

Doubts arise over the penitentiary clemency decision as the convict refused mercy and urged the warden to speed his execution. The narrative notes ties to Jas Kine, father of the prizefighter "Buddy" Kine, and mentions a Colorado incident where a wife was killed after refusing to live with her husband.

Jas Buddy" Kine Colorado

Bryan Will Appeal After Bennett Will Ruling

New Haven nov 7 William J Bryan returns from Lincoln to study the Bennett will contest decision by Judge Cleveland He says the election of the judge is in his favor on all major points He notes no undue influence on Mr Bennett and the bequest letter cannot be probated without proof it existed when the will was executed Proceedings move to motions for an appeal to the superior court as Bevan and heirs seek the form of the decree and discuss the appeal process He expects to remain in New Haven until the appeal is perfected and then may sail for Europe

New Haven Conn William J. Bryan Lincoln Neb Cleveland Bryan Bennett Bennett Rna Bayinett Fis Ervan Hennett iSee Bevan Eaht Hr Peta Ee Europe

Charge of Cruelty Against Rabbis Over Butchering

Denver November 1 Oliver Tufte of the Humane Society swore information against several Jewish rabbis for cruelty to animals in beef cattle slaughter. He questions if religious requirements or the slaughterers cause the cruelty but says practices violate animal protection laws. District attorney takes up the case. no arrests yet.

Denver Onnver KE Tufte Humane Sociey Cotor- So Todiy Snimary Oliver Tatts

Micky Finn at the Crawford Show Delivers Mixed Act

A Crawford stage last night presented a vaguely titled Micky Finn production with a dozen-person company. Performers like Milky Fieay and Oscar Lewis gave varying degrees of strength, while Kit fie Francis impressed in Mrs Finn duties. The revue mixed novelty stunts with song and dance, offering value amid uneven moments.

Micky Finn Crawford Fabe Welch Oscar Lewis Kitfie Francis Mrs. Finn Ganob

New Way of Using Chamberlains Cough Remedy

From Durban Natal South Africa Arthur Chapmss writes about a neighbor's two on the Ong a very bad cough with the idea that the Cough Remedy and gummy tea benefit, claiming a quick relief and suitability for elderly and others.

Arthur Chapmss Durban Natal South Africa Eld Youse Colieh

Rejected on Bright's Disease prompts life insurance scare

Prominent western tobacco figure Mr W Hopkins learned he was rejected by Mutual Life Insurance of New York due to Bright's disease. A friend advised Warner's Safe Cure, and after months of use he regained health and secured a policy. The ad touts Safe Cure as the complete cure for kidney and related diseases and urges immediate action to avoid further insurance denials.

Bright Life Insurance Company Health & Life Insurance W. Hopkins Hopkinnite Mtrie Por Kapa West Mutat Fire Insuranceary New York THARE Horiins Mutual Life Insurance Steve Wester Hees & Co San Francisco Warner Sy Ineurapee Hopkine Ami Sun Hopiking Notte Medias Warners Safe Cure Co Rochester N.C Ome Daretors

Heinze Sells Out as Amalgamated Near Settlement

Portland dispatch reports a likely settlement ending the Heinze Amalgamated copper war with Heinze selling his Butte holdings to the Amalgamated Copper company and serving as manager of its mines and smelters. Officials hedge on confirmation while Governor Toole may call an extra legislative session. Arkansas City grants an electric railway franchise linking Winfield and the Chilocco Indian School. Lou Dillon, Billings’ world champ trotter, arrives in New York and is housed at Me Wing’s stables.

Portland Ore Oresonian Butte Mont F. Au-gusius Heinze Amalgamated Copper Company Otters Heinze Amalgamated Copper’ Company Amalgamated William Scallon Ann+ conéa company New York Toole Arkansas City Council Ae P Arkansas City Winfield Chilocco Lou Ditlon Low Dillon Sq. Billings Totter Pad Cleveland Me Wing

Hyomel claims cure for catarrh with inhaler treatment

Advert says Hyomel thoroughly cures catarrh by reaching bony cells in head throat and lungs, killing germs and eradicating the disease. The pocket inhaler mixes with air for direct treatment, promising permanent relief after several weeks. Outfit costs $1.40 with extra supplies available.

Haggin to Gell in Kentucky with western yearlings sale

James B Haggin known as the largest breeder from Rancho del Paso California ships western bred yearlings to Kentucky for the first time Rheumatism cure claims rapid relief within 1 to 3 days with a mysterious remedy offered in promotion and a Far West connection noted through Tipton and staged in a late 19th century Kentucky context

Lexington My. Ser James B. Haggin Rancho del Paso California Kentucky

Burlington Announces Low One Way Setlers Rates Northwest California

From September 15 to September 30, 1903 the Burlington issues reduced one way rates to the Northwest and California. The text notes savings of 23 to 40 percent off regular fares, offering a cheaper travel option.

Northwest California Burlington Ston Idaho Montana

Burlingtons Weekly Personality Tours California Excursions

The Burlington offers California excursions via tourist sleepers for coast tourists and settlers. The route includes Denver, Scenic Colorado, and Salt Lake, appealing to travelers seeking scenic segments and easy access to western destinations.

Burlington California Denver Colorado Salt Lake

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