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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1903

Page

4

Citizenship and the duty of good Americans in politics

A long address argues citizens must resist calls for partisan political pressure, urging sober public duty and unity. It warns against corruption, labor disputes, and ignoring law, urging citizens to preserve democracy through responsible participation, thrift, and loyalty to government. The piece cites Chicago and national figures as context.

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Chicago Bears Defeat Rush Medical 89 to 0 in Maratiall Fold

The University of Chicago eleven crushed Rush Medical College at Maratiall Fold by a lopsided 89 to 0 score. Regulars were benched early, with substitutes given chances to perform. Ticket office details list Union Pacific Railroad at 25 Kansas Avenue.

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Order of Railway Clerks Aims to Boost Efficiency and Wages

Article outlines the goals of the Order of Railway Clerks of America in improving efficiency and value to employers, arguing strikes stem from poor deliberation. James Fister emphasizes harmony of interest between employers and employees, detailing how progress comes from higher standards, proper grievance handling, and nonstrike actions.

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Burlington Backing Moffatt Road Hearts in Railroad Circles

In Chicago, whispers say Burlington likely funds for Western Pacific from Battle Lake to San Francisco and the Moffat road from Salt Lake to Denver. Gould and Morgan ties noted, with details on canyon surveys, rights, and Wall Street backing shaping the proposed empire across Chicago to San Francisco.

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Burlington engines used in Western Pacific project harmony praised

The report notes George J. Dillman becomes chief engineer and heads to Salt Lake to begin work. Surveys and auxiliary firms tied to Moffat, with terminal facilities and Burlington engines at construction sites, suggest strong collaboration between Moffat and Burlington as the two groups share influence over Western Pacific and Mortar enterprises.

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Hill Property Owners Battle Depot Route and Land Loss

River front property owners fight the proposed depot route as the Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific lines threaten valuable dry land near the east city edge. Locals fear displacing yards and shops, with civil engineering references to Red River control and rail access impacting ownership and future use.

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Three New Directors Elected at Stockholders Meeting

Short Line Mallroal company stockholders in this city elected three new directors to the board James Bt firde and Paul Watts all of New York were seated. Existing directors including Olver Ames Boston H I Negri Omaha Samuel Carr Boston W D Cornish New York and several others were listed as members or candidates. The meeting adjourned until November 2 for convenience to secure quorum.

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Kansas City Belt Route Impacts Union Depot Plan

The Kansas City Times notes the Belt line’s selection as the entrance road into Kansas City for Rock Island lines directly affects the push for a new Union Depot in Kansas City.

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Rail lines divide routes for new depot sites

An expert predicts Belt Line entrance choice signals Rock Island will not back any depot plan tying to Belt Line rights of way. He warns that if Talon depot railroads fail to choose a site by January, separate depots may be built. He cites two proposed unions: Rock Island Santa Fe and others for a Union Depot at Twenty second Street and Grand Avenue, with other lines forming a North End depot.

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Iron Workers Convention Row Sparks Legal Lessons

A Kansas City based review notes a dispute at the Iron Workers convention featuring the president clashing with Local No. 2 of New York City and a convicted official. The piece argues sympathy for Parks trends toward excusing criminal acts, urging labor to respect law and avoid vigilante justice while warning of delayed vindication if law is defied.

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Finishing Armourdale Work at Rock Island Yard

Rock Island reports 40 miles of side tracks at Armourdale with 17 more tracks to be laid next spring and 4 new buildings. All additions this year to be finished by Saturday. Workers to repair damage while the old yard has 11 tracks, nine miles long, totaling twenty miles of yardage.

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Dan Wickard Opinion on Topeka Hospital Case

Dan Wickard returned from Santa Fe hospital Topeka after another operation by surgeons. He suffers from a growth over the eye and has undergone a second operation following a prior one. The Chanute Sun reports his condition and the repeated procedures performed.

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Rents Bey Petsphone and Way to Convalesce

A fragmented report describes Tantramenta installations and a patient recovering after an operation. He returns home soon with one eye heavily bandaged and the other protected by dark spectacles. He visits Chartis Gislian and former acquaintances by proxy, aided by Charlie in Topeka with the Ranta Pe.

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Santa Fe introduces new Pullmans for transcontinental service

The Santa Fe announces a new lot of pullman cars to enhance its transcontinental route between Chicago and the West. Several cars will be added to the fleet and placed into service as updated rolling stock for the line.

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Backlen’s Arnike Balm Promises Bounds of Healing

A vintage clinic note touts Backlen’s Arnike Balm as the remedy for sores burns piles and skin issues. The ad lists Ott Doda of Pondar Mo referencing a peat not, and claims a “best sate om earth” with a price of $9 from Seas orfold Drug Co. Dr Adam Rupin a homeopath offers consultations in Regina and German and mentions deepay cures.

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