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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1903

Page

10

Prominent Florida figure endorses Peruna claims

A letter from Jacksonville references Hon W H Sebetug a former Brigadier General and ex county judge praising Peruna as an excellent remedy for coughs kidney disease and general debility. The missive includes medical anecdotes and endorsements from multiple named individuals and locations urging readers to seek Hartman Sanitarium guidance for treatment.

W. H. Sebring Levi County Florida W. H. Sebetug Florida State Militia West Fourth Street Jacksonville Fla W. M. Sebring

Schools and Public Closings Amid Quarantine Across Kansas

The Emporia Gazette reports a general quarantine closing schools and churches as public gatherings halt. Towns like Matfield feature new bank and hotel activity while rail plans excite residents. Smallpox fears prompt factory, lot pricing shifts, and a temporary halt to services before quarantine status lifts.

Fifth district Knights of Pythias session at Junction City

Junction City November 21 reports the Fifth district consecration of the Knights of Pythias. Supreme Representative Bird of Topeka and several grand lodge officers attended. The gathering focused on the order’s secret work and exemplification for members.

Junction City Knights of Pywar Heid Grand Lodge Weil Celegeies Crom Topexm

Leavenworth Roadhouse Fire Destroys Roundhouse

Leavenworth Kan Nov 21 The Bennines Piece notable roundhouse just south of the Leavenworth city limits burned Friday afternoon. The horse kept there was badly burned and was removed by some local men. Fire partially covered by insurance.

Leavenworth Bennines Lemeerworth Frigny

Fragmentary report on man’s disappearance from hotel

A garbled excerpt describes a man claiming to be balanced and insisting he is in a city, then leaving a hotel in OsKiny and walking toward an unknown destination. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates.

Interesting History of Daniel Hughes of Atchison

The article profiles Daniel Hughes of Atchison known as the sid trapper, noting his extensive trapping travels across Kane and nearby rivers. It outlines his family, ties to Chippewa heritage, and recounts traditional Chippewa arrowmaking methods. It also credits Hughes and John Manell with trapping expertise and mentions Hughes’s reputed medicinal use of skunk oil.

Daniel Hughes Atchison Bracter Ato County Dance Sid Trapper John Davits Oak Ot Kane God Hughes John Maneell Lushee

Runaway cart kills Kane near Tock Creek K

A man named William J. Kane, 69, was killed last evening near Tock Creek, after his cart ran away due to a broken wheel. He leaves a wife and five children. A turkey dinner for veterans is planned in Leavenworth with a large turnout expected. Rural free delivery routes are set to begin December 1 across several Kansas towns. A Lyon County teacher was allowed to correct a student with a severe whipping, while David Simons was bound over on a self defense shooting in Junction City. Osage City beat Burlingame 28 to 12 in a basketball clash. William Potter, 69, died on a Paola street after living there fourteen years.

Tock Creek K. Willamn J. Kane Soe Mr. Kane jand_pine Emporia Kan McCarty Lyon Simmons Junction City Kas David Simons Civiiian John Cullen

Union Pacific Introduces New Schedule After Salt Lake Cutoff

Union Pacific unveils a revised time card effective Sunday, cutting coast travel times by seven hours after completing the Great Salt Lake cutoff. California train No 4 will reach San Francisco earlier, and No 5 changes to No 3. Other local trains shift numbers and routes, with Denver and Kansas City connections adjusted in the major timetable overhaul.

Union Pacific San Francisco Salina Kansas City Junction City Denver

Western Railroads Strong for Years With Limited Upkeep

Officials of western railroad construction departments report properties are in excellent condition and ready for several years of heavy traffic with minimal maintenance. They note extensive new construction, especially replacing wooden structures, reduces future upkeep costs and enables retrenchment without sacrificing equipment or roadways. The plan targets a high physical efficiency level during the upcoming presidential year, amid expected business slowdown.

Western Railroads Bendie Heavy Trans

Railroads Cut Tourist Sleeping Cars Due to Losses

Western and transcontinental lines plus the Pullman company say the tourist sleeping car business loses money. Regular trains will no longer carry tourist cars. three days weekly they will run as a special section west of Ogden and El Paso. East of El Paso and Ogden, cars will link with the Southern Pacific on specific days, three times weekly.

Chicago Pullman Company Ogden el Paso Ei Paso Southern Pacific

Santa Fe Buys Land Tracts in Kansas City for Tracks and Yards

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad has filed transfers of two Wyandotte county tracts bought to expand tracks and yards between Argentine and Kansas City. One tract of 1.7 acres sold for 7,462 dollars by L. B. James, and a second 12.8 acre tract sold for 10,?50 dollars by Herman Hite for improvements. The railroad plans further acquisitions and may initiate condemnation to secure additional parcels between Argentine and Rex Mills.

Santa Fe Kansas City Navy Argentine Parner Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Register of Deeds Wyandotte County L. B. James Hmma Hteffins Tthaw Tubor Rex Millls

Build Double Track Between Atchison and Kansas City

Civil engineer C. Chapman of the Missouri railroad will survey a proposed double track between Atchison and Kansas City. The 47 mile stretch carries heavy traffic and a favorable survey could lead to early construction.

Atchison

Veteran Engineer Retires Amid Old Tales At Inland Shops

An experienced but retiring engineer, long associated with the Inland shops, is the subject of muttering tales about his career. A small, square figure known for his distinctive character and long service, he has not recently appeared on the division, yet rumors persist about issues with his engine and responsibilities.

Tocomotiee

Man and Fireman Clash Amid Misguided Escape Plan

A disjointed tale from the San Bernardino Sun describes a dangerous escape attempt gone wrong. An elderly man and a volatile fireman faced off during a rushed action near docks, resulting in chaos as a lever and tools flew amid heated exchanges.

Dispute over Kansas spur with Frisco line looms

John Tracey a Kansas wholesale coal dealer has appealed to the state board of railroad commissioners over Frisco railroad plans to tear up a spur linking his Wear City mine. The spur serves several mines with daily car loads and Tracey seeks an order preventing its removal.

Risco John Tracey Kansas Cy Kansas State Board of Railroad Wear City Frisco Tracey's

Col orado and Southern stockholders elect new director

Denver news reports the fifth annual meeting of the Colorado and Southern railway stockholders. Joseph P. Catton of New York is elected to replace J. Kennedy Tod on the board. The new directors plan a New York meeting December 10 to discuss important matters. Trumbull presided at a Colorado Midland stockholders meeting where Dwin Hawley was added to the board for a December 1 New York meeting.

Denver Colorado & Southern Railway Mr.Trumbull Joseph P. Catton New York J. Kennedy Tod Trumb

Rock Island Cuts Grain Rates From Nebraska to Chicago Area

The Rock Island freight offices announced a rate cut from Nebraska points to Chicago St Paul and Minneapolis reducing the low rate already offered by the Chicago Great Western. The through rate applies to shipments from points with wheat and corn rates above 12 and 10 cents to Omaha. The Rock Island also applies the rate to towns with wheat and corn rates at 10 and 6 cents.

Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Nebraska Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis Chicago Great Western Omaha Rock Island

Santa Fe Encourages Western Roads Board Voting

President Tuplay says Santa Fe currently enjoys the friendliest relations with western roads. A forthcoming board election may formalize this by granting the western road a vote in Santa Fe directors, though no single road can gain control due to dispersed stock.

Santa Fe Western Roads Ador@ing Tuplay The

Cane Belt Railroad Plan Extends to Mexico Coast

The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe announces the Cane Belt railroad will extend down the Gulf coast in Texas and into Mexico to connect with the Mexican Eastern line. The project aims for about 500 miles of track at an estimated cost of 14 million dollars, funded by Santa Fe capital.

Austin Tex Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Gulf of Mexico Texas Mexico Mexican Eastern Santa Fe

Orient loses first case over railway right of way

In Wichita Kansas on November 21 Mrs Pathshiha Turley won 2151.80 dollars damages after a district court jury ruled the Orient railways taken road through her farm violated her property rights. The initial appraisal had been 1420 dollars and many similar disputes were settled out of court. A new Chicago route is announced with a Milwaukee and St Paul cut off between Kansas City and Chicago starting December 6. The Milwaukee line will add a passenger train to daily service between Chicago and Athens City.

Crour L. Minerer Vincent Ave Minneapolla Sunn Wichita Kan New Orient Railway Pathshiha Turley Nerror Chicago Ssenger Milwaukee Ashe Norton L. HH. Thompson Atwood Rawlins National Bankative Leen Becit National Lincoln Osborne First National Gaylord Goodland Mankato Thomas Stnaunty Ahlborn Kensington Smith Center Janury Smith Bern Mortem Snl Ccal Pak Dan Dyer

Railroad People and Rate Changes Highlight Rail News

Hy A mucge and C W Kouns return from business trips to Kansas City and Chicago while Jona Zimmerman resigns his post, replaced by Arthur Wood. Staff transfers in the Tock Sdash office include W S Stevens and William Kelter. Santa Fe plans a limited third Tuesday homeseekers rate with a broader rollout to Topeka and Pecos Valley routes, and a new time card goes into effect on the At A Pacific railroad on November 21.

Hy. A. Mucge Arthur Wood Wood Bmizcourt Paride W. S. Stevens Willian Keltegar Tock Sdash Mr. Bhat Kansas City Western Union Company Stevens Wyoming Union Pacific Railrou Cota Fe Acamates & Special Homesee Santa Fe Topeka Alt Poipite Pulnts Pecos Valley Springer No. M

Time changes for Topeka train schedule noted

Sixth district notes discuss federal judgeship prospects in Norton and local political shifts. Train timetables list Topeka route changes including eastbound departure at 6 60 a m and various arrivals in Topeka and Togiela with a Salina local running daily except Sundays. Ongoing bank reorganizations and regional political activity are also mentioned.

Topeka Togiela Salina Denver Pauckin Junction City

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