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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1903
Page
4
A distinct taste marked Tom Keene cigars leading to prosecutions of several dealers for selling them as 10 cent cigars. The action aims to curb misrepresentation and protect consumers from deceptive labeling in the tobacco trade.
Chicago news reports that three Rock Island division superintendents J H Conlen Doxas Aeit and C L Nichols are considering resignations amid headquarter directives in Congo DL. A fourth vice president John F Stevens appointed to oversee operating department fuels speculation of leadership shifts. The article notes ongoing stockholder interest and formal meeting procedures at Chicago and Alton railroad.
The Iola Register advocates for a new Santa Fe depot and proposes sending a committee to present the town’s case. It asserts Lola’s high freight tonnage and substantial passenger traffic, urging Santa Fe officials to recognize and reward Iola’s importance on the line.
Foanasano and fellow directors are re elected for three year terms with further re elections to the executive committee. The Louisville and Nashville railroad dismisses forty freight clerks for union activity as Henry Sanford lobbies for a clerks union. The railroad commission in Missouri prepares a maximum freight rate cut of about 35 percent and will consult railroads in St Louis and Kansas City.
A New York Times report outlines credentialed Smooth Book Agent Yoakum set to join the Rock Island board as directors discuss consolidating traffic departments across lines. B J Winchell of the Frisco reportedly slated to become vice president, with formal announcements pending.
A Davenport financial report submitted to the Rock Land meeting covers 15 months ending June 30, 190%. It notes 5,979 miles of red, earnings at 572 per mile, with significant improvements to property and $5,700,000 spent on equipment. Net earnings reach $427, or 26, and treasury surplus closes at $5,500.22.
Total operating earnings for Bo and G system in July and August reached 12,800,809.05 dollars, up 1,297,134.2 percent. Net earnings stood at 0H6 S702, an increase of 631,540.05 dollars. Fixed charges including interest rentals and taxes were about 2,000,000.
Eagar Vanetten, vice president of the Boston and Albany railroad, describes a past effort to disseminate information on destroying farmers property via a new scheme. A blank form allowed notes on carcass type and related data, with sections for the carcass portion and location details.
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