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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1901
Page
3
A letter from Mrs Ira Knowlton of Butns Mont extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for chronic stomach troubles. She describes lifelong indigestion, heart pressure, and palpitations relieved after taking the tablets with meals. The account highlights dramatic appetite improvement and improved well being after using the remedy.
The trial at the Clay Center court concluded with a guilty verdict in a case of assault and battery. Proceedings referenced witnesses and contested evidence, with damages sought by the plaintiff and defense citing procedural concerns. Sentencing or further actions were not specified in the readable fragments.
On Sunday Soffries and Roblin rested while the rest of the crowd kept to routine activities. Ruble spent the day socializing at his training quarters and word came from Georgr Aller that Rubin appears in great shape for the upcoming contest.
Nov 11 Paris Ellen Beach Yaw reportedly said Usher lied and tormented from a waterbed engineer Wito died at about 30 He had met the American singer but once four years ago in Chicago He never tried to pursue her though his will indicates intense affection His death appears accidental in a chemical experiment rumor spread of jealousy and secrecy
Albuquerque reports Santa Fe machine shops undergoing rapid expansion with 200 new workers expected next week. A new brass foundry area is repurposed for smithing, a 1 1/2 ton steam hammer installed, and a shift to electric power across most shops while a boiler and annealing furnace are updated.
The suspension of work on the Guadanjam to Montanabio branch stems from Mexico's refusal to grant bond shipping rights for dutiable goods. The U S government allows such in bond shipments, aiding European and Oriental trade via New York and San Francisco. Mexico demands duties on all goods entering through Manzarillo or El Paso, threatening broader Mexican expansion plans.
Zion City sees heavy winter traffic as Northwestern Railway plans an east side depot near Shirot Boulevard and Zion station switches. The move follows a new telegraph service to Zion City, signaling continued city growth despite cold weather.
Pinal buerveys completed for the Nome Council CH section of the Alaska Siberia Railroad. The Alexka-Biberia Railroad Co announced last summer it would build from a point on Cook Inlet to Behring Strait. Construction to start soon after Behring Sea navigation opens, per G. S. Canfield who supervised the survey work.
Santa Fe plans improvements at Emporia stock yards with a large 960 foot shed under construction. Workers have to finish in about two weeks after three weeks of effort. The expansion aims to house about 3,000 head under a main feeding point in Kansas.
Rock Island embarks on a $250,000 advertising push to promote its southwest route from Chicago. J Bann, general advertising agent, announces extensive spreads highlighting the Arkansas City shore line, El Paso outreach, and a free Cloudcroft view distribution. Larkin to write a descriptive piece on El Paso, leveraging Bann’s Chicago connections and experience.
Western railroads to Chicago moved 174473 grain cars in ten months 1901, down 64.59 cars from the same period in 1900. Milwaukee and St Paul led traffic with 18700 cars, Burlington 2501, Northwestern 23 percent, Rock Island and Illinois Central each 15 percent. Five stock deliveries through November show 22555 cars, up 1219 from last year’s nine months. five stock deliveries in Get a Ammonitel show a decrease of 340 cars from last year. Western roads dominate the traffic with major carriers Missouri Pacific and others referenced.
An assortment of railroad shop signals weekly activity, listing names like Adolph Taub and John Eckerman among blacksmiths and boiler room workers. Reports cover absences for illness, returns to duty, job changes, and travels from Osage City to Lawrence, with personnel from various shops and departments noted for days off, injuries, and new assignments.
Enea plans to visit other stores and inspect improvements at several corners while Milwaukee work continues. A surprise party honored G Hlussman in North Topeka. engineer Samuel Wi arrived from Marchline. Workers adjust engine crews after new assignments and tuneups. A Kansas City hospital treated 1 year old Bottermaker Miglario for a long past leg injury. Domme of James Mullen’s engines off work several days. October bolt threads record 2686 bolts and 612 wheel pairs removed. Claude Finn died at Argentine after a fall from a barn years earlier. John Themes, trucker, broke his left leg at the freight house yard. Al Olson hunted rabbits near Topeka. Gifford Haird returned to duty. David McMichen left Topeka Shops briefly. Wheeler ill with anemia at North Topeka. Seubert, Baird, a switchman, killed in a saloon gunfight after feud. Fuel contractor Closson ships workers to Chicago coal lodges. Rich grain crop boosted Topeka elevators. Brotherhood Journal features Roosevelt likeness and notes his railroad regard. Dr J P Raster’s lecture "What to Do When You Are Hurt" draws crowd.
Local rail brief from Dodge City mentions No. 6 trains late on Saturday and Sunday, crews like Trakimaster Fowler and Joe Pillard visiting Ta Junta and Wichita, and personnel transfers to Clifford Texas. It notes A B Glaze buying a residence east of the city, Chas Helm starting a six room dwelling, W Parsons resuming switching, and Mrs. Harry Hubbard returning from Hutchinson. Also engineers and firemen Byland Beach Mudgert transferred to Clifford as Santa Fe expects six weeks away, with the State Bank of Commerce building division headquarters slated there temporarily.
Father J. H. Timphaus, a renowned Catholic missionary to Kansas and the West, lies at his Wathena home in ill health while priests from St. Joseph stay nearby. At 80, his frontier service spans half a century, shaping the region’s early church presence and guiding successors.
A steam pipe explosion at the Schwar schschild Sulzberger packing plant pumping station in Kansas City fatally injured two men and seriously hurt two others. The blast followed a week of pipe upgrades and released scalding steam that swept the area, as rescuers rushed to aid workers Murphy, Russell, Hoover, and McMahon.
In Ebseroum Armenia earthquake shocks persist with many casualties reported. Foreign consuls join residents, taking shelter in tents as aftershocks disrupt daily life.
In Kansas City on November 1 the National Wardens Association held its first congress session at the Quand Avenue Methodist church. Noted prison officials attended as Geis Fuller from Michigan opened with the president’s address, with talks by T Gilmour of Toronto and James Heys on prison reform and construction. Captain Samuel C. Lemly of the United States Navy spoke at a session organized by Old Mum’s association via the Public library.
Fort Beaufort area reports that JUROR W. Proctor was arrested on a misconduct charge for allegedly reading a newspaper during a trial and challenging evidence to influence acquittal. He faces a perjury charge, was held on 300 bail, and plans to sue juror Pipin for damages to his character. An i nteresting note from the steamer Victoria telegram mentions Japan planning a steel plate factory at Kure and a China telegraph line concession. The Tacoma dispatch notes Sutherland Steamship Co preparing to move into the lumber trade to Puget Sound using Newcastle Tyne vessels.
Wires to be erected this winter between Fort Egbert and Valdes with a spring start on the Fort Egbert to Tanana line. A temporary 80 mile cable will then be laid from Tanana to Rampart, extending Yukon communications.
Lawrence defeated Topeka on Saturday by 21 up. The match details list Wyman over Howson 5 up, Hanmatt over Jones 1 down, Merriam over Witches 1 down, Pullian over Barteldes 8 down, Chere over Sterling 7 down, Willard over Copley 4 down, Morgan over McChimg 1 down, Pierce over Spangler 2 down.
A friend reports ex-bandit Frank James will join a theatrical company in Zanesville Ohio and make his debut as a stage actor on November 25. The account describes the plan as a spectacular dramatic presentation with high anticipation.
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