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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1902
Page
4
Santa Fe and other lines plan a 10 percent tariff increase as freight volumes surge to record levels. Chicago report cites wage costs and supply prices widening the gap, with officials predicting nationwide revenue boosts but warnings of operational strains and car shortages.
The article outlines rich coal prospects in Indian Territory with Missouri, Kansas & Texas expansion plans and potential earnings from recent three month results. It mentions South McAleter and Leigh locations, development impact on Milesourt Kansas A, and possible external investment by a Philadelphia company. Santa Fe builds new line. Rock Island seeks 10,000 freight cars. Baldwin locomotive contract and related railway industry notes.
Invitations are sent for the opening of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway new Kansas City ticket and freight offices at 9 Main Street. Santa Fe officials including W. J. Kick and G. B. Gorman announce events from two to five PM on November 5. The headquarters are described as central with marble and mahogany interiors and a focus on elegance and efficiency.
J. A. Lent, ex Denver and Salt River Grange railroad fireman, won a district court verdict of 49,850 for injuries from a December 2006 runaway train incident. He suffered severe injuries and destitution, while the railroad offered a 7120 settlement. the jury rejected this offset. Colorado Springs, Colo.
George W. Marston reports New York capitalists backing a San Diego to Yuma transcontinental rail project with a $25,000,000 target. The line would connect to the west coast and access Pacific port business as several southwestern roads push southwestward.
San Bernardino workers of the Santa Fe celebrate the completion of new shop buildings with a housewarming dance. Officials from the railroad will address guests as the company marks its first such event in the far west. A collection will be taken to cover expenses and refreshments will be served during the program.
Rumor says the Ozark and Cherokee Central railroad may build from Melvin via Pryor Creek to Coffeyville, Eas. President Seaman of the Ozark denies touring the territory yet. The line nears Muscogee completion with grades from Tahlequah to Fort Gibson through Grand River blasting.
A vintage ad touts Dr Miles Heart Cure for heart disease, claiming quick relief from fluttering, palpitations, and breathlessness. It promises a strong, regular pulse and improved circulation with a course of treatment. Testimonial claims severe prior symptoms faded, urging readers to buy the remedy from druggists.
Amid efforts for a new Santa Fe hospital in San Bernardino, local workers including storekeepers and others unable to write are set to sign the petition with their marks. A meeting approved the plan, favoring a hospital in the old mission style, and signatories will be assisted by others who can write.
Attorneys for the Santa Fe Railroad filed ejectment suits in Kansas City Missouri against residents occupying land in Toad-Loup section. Squatters served notices to remove belongings within thirty days. Amid removals, several defendants resisted, while a new Kansas City to Windsor survey reconfigures lines and tunnels. A separate Omaha report notes a December 1 1903 reorganization creating Alliance and Sheridan divisions with new supervisors.
A conference of passenger traffic officials from Southeastern and Southwestern lines was held to discuss withdrawing colonist rates from Memphis to points in the Midwest. The Southwestern lines took the matter under advisement and will notify the Southeastern Passenger Association chairman by Wednesday. Meanwhile, unrelated industrial notes mention staff changes, shop moves, and Albuquerque Santa Fe depot completion as the system expands.
A temporary traffic halt is described at location due to track work and a new machine hall being installed. Switchmen of the Sahin Tr railroad from Puebla Col report wage demands and a recent meeting sought a pay advance. Workers fear delays while a balcony access plan uses two large elevators.
Nov 2 Salt Lake ministers unite to oppose Teed Smoot’s bid for the U S Senate. They warn a Smoot election would threaten civil and religious liberties and accuse the Mormon leadership of endorsing polygamy and subverting the will of the people.
Major John ab. Burke arrived in New York following a long road trip era, seeking out Tody Hamilton of Barnim Batley. He plans to explore sunsets in the park and roam the city, saying he will survive wherever he finds it. He greeted James upon arrival.
An advertisement-like passage argues that climate change does not prevent catarrh and endorses Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a cure. It cites a Columbus Ohio user, Mr AK Fernbank, sharing winter catarrh relief after using the tablets, claiming permanent improvement through an internal remedy.
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It claims kidneys purify blood and that weak kidneys cause numerous ailments from backache to digestion issues. Readers offered a free sample and book, urging mention of the Topeka State Journal.
London bound Bailey and Major Burke discuss travel as Major Burke joins a passenger jet of the Deutschland. The Crawford Theater offers Too Rich to Marry with Mabel Hazelton, while Midnight in Chinatown and The Eleventh Hour play at the Crawford and Grand opera houses feature elaborate staging and sensational plots. Gordon-Shay company returns Tuesday with Miss Shay praised for costumes and stage presence.
Real estate transfers show multiple entries including promises of deed transfers to Mathew and Minerva Tederis and Tom Fanee Caldwell. Tax deeds are noted for properties on streets such as E 27 and Meamas chunt, with various buyers and parcels referenced across several lot numbers and street names.
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