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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1903

Page

4

England Warned by US as Ireland Pact Falters in Glasgow

The speech in Glasgow warned that Britain risks being left vulnerable if trade barriers persist. Chamberlain urged protection for colonial industries while urging reliance on imperial markets and questioned free import policies. He contrasted Britain’s export gains with rising foreign competition and emphasized the need to defend empire trade against aggressive tariffs.

Jonepte Chamberlain England Chienlal Secrabary Wadler Adam Smith Mer Chamberlain Hener Hempesker Glasgow Canality Sweden Benues Bart An Tor Boamen Vane Spemkrr Mrs Chamberlain Vrain Feorkd Venice Chamberiat Britain United Peter Scubias

Great Western Railway Low Fares Listed for Western Travel

Rail rates from Kansas City to Billings Livingston Hinsdale Portland Victoria and Vancouver are advertised with connections to Helena Butte and Seatt le area. Tickets on sale through November. Promotional notes mention seair and equipment but details are unclear.

Kansas City Chicago Great Western Railway SIEKS Billings Mont Livingston Hinsdale Helene Butte Portland Ore Taroma Wash Victiria Vancsuyer Seeser Abe Wirqualy Wil Ap Sevan Kansas

Ex Santa Fe legal chief appointees named in California Amid chaos

Exposed details of Santa Fe legal staff changes reveal T J Norton as solicitor in California and Arizona since a director’s death. E D M Kenna reasserts leadership as Norton selects E M Milliken as principal assistant, with shifts for A T Clotfeller in Prescott and I A Chalmers in Phoenix. Norton, a former Kansas reporter, rose through Santa Fe ranks after Chicago ties.

Saw Angeles Cal E. DM. Kenna Santa Pe T. J. Norton California Arizona Norte Jude C. N. Sterry Norton Milken Los Angeles Trection Company Country Pross of Kansas Paul Burks Low Anawles A.T. Clotfeller Prescott Horace Dt Pilebury I San Franciero A Chalmers Phoenix Brita Fe Prescott, Phoenis & Prescott

Rock Island Lines Settle Mileage and Rate Disputes

Chicago based rail interests have resolved differences over mileage and rate questions. The Rock Island and Western Passenger association agreed to merge mileage bureaus and issue three mileage tickets, testing credential unity. A rate between Chicago and St Paul will go into effect October 16, with other lines to withdraw their rates. A committee from Northwesterns Milwaukee and Tin Island will organize the new amalgamation bureau and more settlements are anticipated.

Chicago Go. 1 Newert Nattronds Chascen Rock Island Western Passenger Association Rock Latend St. Paul Milwtaukee Tinek Island

Will Yoakum Quit as Frisco Leader Rumors Fly

Circles discuss B F Yoakum's retirement from the Frisco presidency with W P Leeds named to succeed him. Rock Island interests refuse to take the Bra Dawn line on terms, stirring AI level tension among old and new Frisco factions. Santa Fe expands Southern Kansas division with heavy rail upgrades toward Texas Panhandle, replacing lighter stock.

B. F. Yoakum Prisco W. P. Leeds Orcord Rock Island Youkurn Frisco Rock Islind Santa Fe Kan Kansan Texas Panhandle

Mi-o-na Fowley Snow Promises Guarantee Bond

An advertisement touts Mi-o-na as a remarkable remedy for dyspepsia and stomach troubles. It claims a money back guarantee bond if the product fails to impress, heal, or restore health, asserting customers incur no risk.

Fowley & Snow

Guarantee Bond Claims Mi o ma Flesh Forming Cure

An ad promises a money back guarantee on Mi o ma flesh forming food from Rowley & Snow. It states purchasers may return unused boxes for a full refund if they do not feel benefited, claiming the product firmed flesh and eased stomach troubles. The piece also mentions unrelated travel and rail notes in Austin and Denton areas.

Rowley & Snow Rowley 4 Santa Fe Central Snow Austin Tex Minna Denton, Decatur & Western

Impossible to derive a coherent title from the fragment

A fragmented OCR passage mentions routes, extensions, and a Gulf connection but contains many errors and incomplete ideas, making it difficult to identify a clear event, date, or entities. The readable bits reference Santa Fe and a potential extension, suggesting transportation planning.

Need for Steel Ties Prompts Rail Road Shift

A prominent official notes railroads face wood tie shortages with 30 million cords of usable lumber left nationally. Steel ties, already replacing wood on the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Lake Erie line, are seen as the best substitute, with Germany and Switzerland using them for years and U S Steel forecasting broader U S adoption and domestic manufacture growth.

Tormculty Woodon United States Pittsbur Boasemer Lake Erie United States Steel Corporation Germany Switzerland United States Stest Corporation

Railroads Try to End Western Freight Dispute

Chicago Oct 7 Street talks push settlement of a Western railroads feud involving the Rock Island system and western lines. A meeting led by Western Passenger Association chairman E H McTeod discussed a new mileage bureau and the aim to avert a longer war with an eventual adjourned session planned for tomorrow.

Chicago Wall Street Rock Island Western Southwestern Western Lines E. H. McTeod Iileage Auesten Bork Island

Persistent Freight Congestion Delays St Louis Rail Trade

Severe freight data congestion remains in St Louis after floods disrupting clearance. Shippers report growing delays as routes divert traffic and roads issue orders to outside agents to suspend outward shipments for ongoing choke points.

EL Louis Lueif

SANTA FE AGENT SKIPS AND FUNDS MYSTERY

Word was received of an una die disappearance from Santa Fe at CA where Santa Fe agent Wort allegedly left post Saturday morning with about 40 of the conming's money. Wilson, substituting for the regular agent, took duty ten days ago and vanished with the funds. A conductor failed to receive signals as a train approached, leaving the station deserted and prompting fears the agent fled.

Wort Sultine Wile Son Santa Fe Conming Wilson San Herpardine Times Inifex

Incomplete OCR Prime Merges for Santa Fe Route

Fragmentary text notes a proposed Santa Fe Central road with a completed Santa Fe Central, a survey ongoing for a line from ten, Texas to a point on the Mexico border, involving 115 mules and issued articles of incorporation.

Stara Fe Central Santa Be Central Santi Ae. N San Tence Nlm Ten Tex México

Purdy Goes to Guthrie for New Agency Posting

T. B. Purdy, Santa Fe agent at Wellington, will transfer to Guthrie after a long hold. Purdy and Dr. King are inviting agency patrons as the transfer and invoice finalize. Expected successor at Wellington is Woc. Tyler of Trinidad, Colo, noted as an experienced agent suitable for the position. Purdy declined higher pay outside rail service to stay in the railroad system for stability.

Wellington Hes T. B Purdy Santa Fe Guthrie Doc King Purdy Woc Tyler Trinidad Colo

Fireman Goes Crazy on Arizona and New Mexico Rail Line

An incident near Clifton reports a fireman going berserk after a head injury. He grabbed his hat and clashed with Engineer Torrance before being restrained and confined to the hospital. The Santa Fe changes include promotions for C. G. Woot and others to traveling auditor positions with new northern basing.

Arizona & New Mexico Lordaburg Torrance Torrance Dorn Hhis Breman Clifton

Railroad People and Company Officials See Activity

Rail workers and executives from Santa Fe, Rock Island, and related lines are active in Topeka and Chicago. McLeod, Hock Island star, visits Topeka. Thornburg ill but working. YMCA shopmen enroll in educational charter. several staff travel for business. typhoid fever recovery noted for Neville at Sturmont Hospital. general superintendent’s clerk hopes for improvement.

Carson Crki Santa Fe Lawrence McLeod Generai Hock Taland Chieu Topeka Pai Grant Thornburg Thornbure Ratrowid Ymca Asociation Schangurt Arile Alroad Nippe Hin Wi Merv Charles W Bt. Joe Ale Wilk Speth Mecurd C. W. McCord Santa Fe Licker Auditing Department V. A. Woodruff Topeks Chicago Businessor Vie Company Seaway American Car and Foundry Company Neville Rock Island Stormont Hospital

Dyspepsia Cure Promises Glory of Health Return

An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the best natural remedy for indigestion and stomach misery. It claims quick relief, improved appetite, and restored cheerfulness, citing a testimonial from Rev. E Moag of Wymore Nebraska who says he recovered after three boxes. Pills sold by druggists at 30 cents a box.

Strt Stuart JE. Moag Wymore Neo Stuarts

Kidney Health Ad Exaggerates Swamp Root Cure

An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It claims weak kidneys cause wide illnesses, urges readers to mail for a free sample and book, and cites hospital and doctor endorsements to boost credibility.

the State Journal

Rock Inland railroad hires temporary stenographer and new conductor

W W Funky arrives from Chicago to work as stenographer for the Rock Inland general superintendent. The vacancy filled by Dargitz, a Topeka native, as conductor. Track relaying between Topeka and Joe progresses rapidly as a seven man crew upgrades from 5 to 10 and 12 pound rails. The change is expected to take about a month.

Hosital W. W. Funky Chifag Rock Punk W. O. Neville Cherie Bowie Ruatine Bedend Pandonierr Dargitz Torveka Lotal Topelo Topeka Joe

Increased Death Rate in Army From Cholera Era

Annual Surgeon General report shows army death rate rising from 12.54 per thousand in 1900 to 35.49 in 1902, cholera blamed. White troops healthier overall. black and Malay groups higher mortality, alcohol impact noted, and sick-report trends discussed amid racial elements and new Filipino enrollment.

Army Washington Rt. B. O'Felty O'Reilly Necro Malaya

Hotel Empire hotel ad for exclusive tourists and transport

An ornate notice touts Hotel Empire as a premier lodging offering unique amenities for visitors. It promises metrapalin and Anaurant for guest comfort, efficient service, and attractive rates, with connections to Broadway and transport links including ferries, steamers, and planes via Grand Cen ae Warker and Kory Finpire.

Avery Roni Lopwadte Empire Uberature Metrapalin Anaurant Wxemener Oecvice Broadway Kory Finpire Ballwey Sth JOHNS

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