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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1903

Page

4

Peruna Catarrh Remedy Praised by Readers and Officials

A flood of testimonials extols Peruna for sixteen years of catarrh relief with a Kansas City case noting full recovery after six bottles. Congressman David Meekison and others credit Peruna with easing heart catarrh and long standing illness. The ad urges prompt responses to letters for free expert guidance from Dr. Hartman in Columbus Ohio.

J. HL Kells Sharpe Kan Thas Perna Neve Berg Kansas City David Merkison Witty-Aith Congress Ohio David Meekison Congréan Peruna Pr. Hartman Cratis Dr. Hartman Tae Hartman Sanitarim Columbus

Quarterly Harms Board of Agriculture review noted

Journal editorial overview critiques the latest Harms Board of Agriculture Farmers Guide, calling the issue essential for farmers in MDURHIEE and Lee County. It highlights sections on modern cultivation, experimental farming, and regional agricultural reports, praising the publication’s authority and practical insights.

Harms Board of Agriculture Trillian Eelp Repor BR Pimillar Kassie Board Ara Teem Mdurhiee Lee County

Turfs and Stewards Reported Action at Local Race Meet

Reported confusion at a Washington D C track where stewards disciplined several participants after a muddled race. Officials questioned actions after a heavyweight tumble left a rider injured and the crowd unsettled. No further publication details were provided.

Jodux to Fight in West After Consolation Win

In Chicago the night before the bout, Byack Host returns to ring for the first time since losing to George Gardner of Fort Erie in July. Flynn, a Colorado boxer, is unknown to local fans and not in Roots class. He’s a big man with some county wins but has not faced Hoots. Heeseman, Roots’ manager, came back from New York seeking a match, but none was lined up.

Root West Chicago Byack George Gardner Fort Erie Foot Witl Jim Flynn Colorado Pueblo Flynn Jack Munroe L. MM Heeseman Reot New York Olineh SUM Hangiog Tire

New Cough Remedy Promoted From South Africa

From Durban Natal Arthur Chapman reports a new Chamberlains Cough Remedy claim. A South African letter asserts the remedy cures for both old and young and saved a two month old child after parents feared danger. Consumers urged to buy from local druggists.

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Pacific Rates and Train Tickets Noted for Chicago Dispatch

In November, hands are set to sell round trip tickets at 16 dollars from Union Park with departures on the 28th, 29th, and 24th, as life stock repositioning. additional freight and passenger movements are noted with dates in 1888.

OA Broan Toseru Murass Chicago Union Park Cnssgn Demrnteer

Rail routes eye Gulf outlet for Nebraska grain movement

Chicago dispatch reports eastern trunk lines’ higher Atlantic rates push Burlington and others to seek a Gulf outlet. Negotiations with Santa Fe to grant trackage rights, potential Kansas City Southern sale discussed, while Missouri River rail rivals strive to reach Gulf ports via new line connections through Morgan and surrounding counties toward Jacksonville with survey work ongoing.

Chicago Gray Gulf Burlington Hill Santa Fe Superior Neb Galveston Tex Nebrusks Kansas New York Atlantic Coast Missouri River Kanin City Nebraska Wall J. 3 Tls Hil BH. Herriman Kansas City Harriman Alon Union Pacifc Misaburi Texas Burington Rockefellers

Cassatt Probes Rail Plan as Public Sees Retrenchment

President A J Cassatt and Pennsylvania Railroad officials toured Pittsburgh to review improvements and consider cutbacks while preserving service. Rumors say the visit aimed to gauge savings, potentially affecting estimates for this year. A Wabash survey reportedly seeks a new eastern route shortening the Philadelphia line by about 73 miles.

Pittsburg A. J. Cassatt Pennsylvania Railroad Careatt Cassatt James McCrea Pennsylvania Lines West Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia Wabashi Pennsylvania Here New York Allegheny Kiskiminelas Junction Armetcons Indiana Susfiushanme Williamisport Delaware & Hudson L. Fuller Pennsylvania Coal Company

Southwestern Linse Close Up Commission at Steele's Office

At the annual meeting of the Colonization Agency representatives in St. Louis Nevada, leaders debated closing the Southwestern lines agency by war end. They favored curtailing expenditures though labors praised, with pressure to end central immigration work via direct territorial communication. Commission Steele planned to take necessary steps to close the operation by November 34.

Southwestern Linse Steele St. Louis Nev Riteria

Santa Fe Plans New Mexican Road Not Financial Interest

Santa Fe not financially connected to a proposed Mexican road, with Austin Texas cited as involvement. The Eastern route through New Mexico is described, aiming to replace part of the Santa Fe line, spanning over 500 miles and passing through the Alten pass toward Albquerque.

Santa Fe Austin Tex New Mexrica Mexico Alte Pass

Roche Island Move Surveyors at Burlington to St Louis Line

Surveyors at work on a Burlington to St Louis line. Executed by a combined Rock Island Pu cite ratio company, the project aims to extend a corridor from Burlington, Iowa to St Louis.

Burlington‘St Louis Bhemonter Clvlonen, Rock Island and Pucite Ratio’ Company Nal Eyeter Burlington Iowa St Louis Buri

Friendship forged Pullman sleeping car deal with Goodell

The article recounts Colonel Goodell guiding the Chicago and Alton in selecting Pullman sleeping cars, the first contract for Pullman cars, and the collaboration that shaped the early rail era. It notes Goodell evaluated three designs, chose Pullman, and traveled with him to Bloomington to view the Alton cars, with a lasting personal and professional bond until Pullman's death.

It. W. Goodsell Denver Colonel Goulall Chicago Aston George M. Pullman Coronel Goveil

Great Western Explains Omaha Kansas City Rate Dispute

Great Western officials in Chicago discuss the Omaha and Kansas City rate dispute with Minneapolis shipments. They claim Omaha earns about 3 cents more per bushel than Kansas City and deny targeting Kansas City with any bias. The disagreement centers on a 14 cent rate and a 5 cent through rate differential, with no anticipated traffic disruption.

Great Western Omaha Kansas City Minneapolis Stickney Chicaso Great Western Chicagca Eet of Trade of Kansas Ciy Kansan City

Gushes on Cane Belt at Matagorda Oil Well

Reports from St Louis indicate a gusher struck at Matagorda on the Cane Belt railway Texas. Oil excitement spreads as capitalists seek oil 200 miles from major fields and early boreings unleash gas power to drive other wells.

Santa Fes New Purchase St. Louis Cane Belt Railway of Texas Matagorda Texas

Brock Island Wins Access to St Louis World Fair Terminal

At the executive committee meeting Vice President BR L Stevens led discussion on terminal tracks. The Rock Island holds a lease over the Wabash and plans to use the Belt Line in addition to Wabash tracks for its entry to St Louis next year.

St. Louis BR. L. Stevens Rock Island Betr St Louis

Looked at the ground Sedilia Shows Russell Harding What it Offers

Russell Harding, vice president and general manager of the Missouri Pacific railway, inspected Elm Park and Pleasant Hill estates offered for the company’s new one million dollar project. He was greeted at the depot by Mayor J. L. Babcock, Alderman W. H. Meuschke and W. Le.

Russell Harding Sefalla Misawuri Pacifico Railway Elm Park Pleasant Hill J. L Babcock W, H, Meuschke W. le

Porter and Burding Visit Site After Local Committee Hearing

Porter rode with him in a private car to the Wichita site offered by Segall for the company. Sst she present shops. Mr Har Sper spent an hour listening to what the local committee stated, but commitments about the company’s intentions remained unclear. After the inspection, Burding went to St. Louis.

Porter Wichita Segall Har Burding St. Louis

New York Central to Convert Trains to Electricity

New York Central outlines plans to power trains by an electric system, aiming to replace steam within five years. Contracts worth millions have been awarded as work proceeds. If completed, most trains within fifty miles of Park Avenue will be hauled by electricity.

York Central New York New York Central Party-second Street

Union Pacific Freight Cars Blockade at Junction City

Nov. 28 Union Pacific yards at Junction City Kas. are filled with freight cars tied up for days impacting eastbound trains. Blockade caused by a few second district trainmen, with trains taking Fort Riley sidings. Also notes Harve Coney Santa Fe depot master moves officials and their families, praising his moving expertise across Wellington and other cities.

Union Pacific Junction City Kas Fort Riley Hoe Santas Fe Harve Coney Santa Fe Guthria Purdy Wellington Rob Degwell Coney Supt Bailey Wichita Ayert la Junta

Railroad people and Santa Fe personnel reachings

Cr Morse chief engineer for the Santa Fe returns from Kansas City while H A Mudge and others plan trips. Santa Fe workers and managers move between Newton Ottawa and California with resignations, illnesses, and preparations for shop events.

CR. Morse San Fe Kansas City H. A. Mudge Santa Fe Chicas Charles Bil Sn Spr Newton Witla Dunn W. A. Powers Asas City J. J. Hurley Grand Division Sata Ie Charles L. Seagraves Santa Fe Passenger Department California

Transit of treaty loom amid Panama crisis delays

Nov 26 Colon reports urgent plans to rush the treaty messenger via special train to Panama for signing, with the bearer to be brought back to Colon after completion. The Yucatan voyage to New York is delayed to await arrival of the messenger, while opposition to terms may fade before ratification.

Colon Panama New York

Swamp-Root hailed as health aid for kidney trouble

An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a natural, gentle kidney remedy. It claims widespread benefit for those with tired, run down health, poor appetite, and headaches, urging readers to trust the product for cleansing the system and supporting kidney function. It emphasizes the kidneys' daily workload and suggests Swamp-Root treats the underlying cause of many illnesses.

West Linden Bi Atlante

Swamp-Root Promised Relief From Debilitating Ailment

About a year ago I suffered from Rheumatism and nearly could not rise from a chair. I lost weight from 465 to 14 pounds. I tried various medicines but found little relief until Swamp-Root by Dr Kilme’s was tried and helped me successfully.

Special Kidney Cure Offer From Dr Kilmer and Co

A bold newspaper promotion urges readers with any kidney symptoms or family history to mail for a free sample bottle of Swamp Root and a book detailing cures. It asks to mention reading the offer in the Topeka Daily State Journal and notes regular bottle prices of fifty cents and one dollar are sold nationwide.

The State _State Journal Matt Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Binghamon

Repudiated Checks Highlight Shawnee County Civil Case

County Attorney Hungate plans to summon more witnesses for his anti gambling crusade as Beeks sues Chanute and Parkins in Shawnee county district court over about 100 dollars in checks. Beeks says Perkins induced the gambling debt with the checks while Beeks was intoxicated, and stopped payment after becoming sober. Chanute bank denies payment and says it was only holding for collection. Major McClung lies gravely wounded after Garnett shot him while defending Mrs Colt. Garnett, a Virginia native and Civil War Confederate veteran, is sought by police. Also reports indicate Panamanian subjugation orders and Morrow case developments in Missouri.

Hungate Shawnee County Hiret National Bank of Topeka Chanute National Bank CE. Besks Chanute Beeks Perkins Perkine Bank of Topeka Chanute Bank Solber West Fifth Street Baeke Fetkinia Virginia McClung Garnett

Fire in a Theatre Causes Scare at Avenue Theater

Pittsburg reports a fire broke out during a performance at the Avenue theater causing a swift audience evacuation. No injuries or panic occurred and the Cedric remains undamaged as authorities investigate. In New York, the White Star liner Nantucket is confirmed safe after rumors of a collision are dispelled.

Pittsburg Avenue Theater Durit Formance Burt Cedric New York White Star Nantucket

Disastrous wrecks prompt plea for Dr King’s remedy

In the face of numerous railway wrecks and widespread throat and lung troubles, citizens call for Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. Mrs Louw Crage of Dorchester Maes credits the remedy with life saving results, sharing her experience of relief and renewed health.

King Louw Crage Dorchester Kings

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