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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1902
Page
4
Engineer Hankow Canton railway advocates modernization asserting railways will surpass missionaries in shaping China. Interview discusses British and American firms, Chinese labor, and potential future rebellion fears, with views on railway construction and foreign influence.
A fragment notes Alten and others ordering big engines to haul 15 car passengers to the World’s Fair. It mentions the Werthe site and a Daviedine Putrhiey Iee DOO with unclear names. The readable facts point to a transportation plan for a major event and associated infrastructure.
A historical piece on health and diet credits meat as vital for vitality, urging regular meals and digestion aids like Stuart’s Tablets and Bhinrt’s Dyepetsa tablets. It promotes a high meat diet for nervous dyspeptics and lists various tonics, digestive aids, and proprietary remedies as paths to restoring digestion and energy.
Yarsinger locomotives for Dreenberde Hers will feature large coaches and seating for 10 percent more capacity. Spats Locomotive Works revives Kyat engines to deliver two powerful steam units, planned for order of twenty locomotives. aims to run Chicago to St Louis trains without annual changes. Delivery set for January 1.
An annual meeting of the Mexican-American Steamelift company at the Southern hotel in Virginia re elected officers. H. Me Nickerson was re elected president, A L Roby vice manager, F N Lufkin secretary treasurer, with A J Van Antwerp and others representing related railways. Directors voiced interest in St Louis area factories as Mexican traffic potential.
In the Topeka shop area reports note a shortage of locomotives and parts hampering freight and passenger movement. Workers like Fred Blenchard, Elmer Jacquesay, and John Snyder move between Topeka and Chicago as tasks shift. Managers review orders and assembly capacity while transportation constraints ripple through the Midwest rail network.
San Francisco October reports from the Santa Fe Pacific and Valley Road lines show front earnings of 2450.17, operating expenses 1 500,787, and net earnings 1 via the rail commission notes. The Valley Road reports indicate earnings of 32,407,080 with operating expenses 1 836,807 and net earnings SALES, with 801,508 spent on permanent improvements and a year end deficit of 167. The Southern route (FASC) shows expenses 1 214.8265 and net earnings 1 BLSS5.
Reported plan to fuse operations among Illinois Central, Union Pacific, Keel island, Til ois Central and Harriman line to manage traffic beyond western termini. Officials say only a formal agreement with the Dinos Central remains and such deals already exist between Union Pacific and Northwestern and Harriman line and Milwaukee.
A new mine near Tilinots Central Carbunitne Lk is discovered along a branch of the Tilinots system. The Timple Central Ratiziaid company plans operation to reach Fraolin Dodie in Pope and Hardis counties, with construction continuing and an expected line completion by December 1.
The Ottawa Herald reports heavy movement of stock through Ottawa with 700 to 800 carloads paused for processing. Freight traffic along the southern route showed busiest activity, while yard crews limited handling to essential movements.
The Switchmen's Union of North America endorsed a wage increase of ten percent for all railroad workers on the Great Northern and Northern Pacific systems. The raise, approved after member conventions, covers daily earnings and includes full adjustments across the two lines. Also noted: Denver stockholders of the Denver and Rio Grande Western meet to elect directors including J Gould and S H Seaman.
The article outlines reinforced concrete as a fusion of cement and steel to resist compression and tension. It notes multiple system designs, benefits include reduced metal use, adaptability to light structures, and artistic appeal for architects. It mentions Venice and historic builders as precursors to the method.
A New York Evening Post item notes under the Dingley tariff the duty on sweetened bilgewater. An importer shipped 20 barrels of sugar with moisture and contamination. tests via polariscope set the duty by degrees. After multiple tests averaging near 66 degrees, duty assessed rose to 7,844.26 dollars, about double the value of the rest of the lot.
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a universal cure for womanly diseases. It promises restoration of health and notes testimonials from women like Mrs. Julius C. Bell of Kingston Ontario. The copy urges readers to consult Dr. Pierce by letter with confidential correspondence.
The board of appraisers increased three tents of bilgewater duty, one at 52.5, lowest 520, reversing a lower court ruling. They deemed Substance admissible at three cents per gallon. The secretary of the treasury will not concede most claims and may take the case to the circuit court, questioning if the owner will hire lawyers for so small an amount.
The article describes musk ox hunting in the barren, frozen lands near the land of the midnight sun. Hunters endure extreme cold, rely on dogs and fuel, and risk life for meat and survival as they navigate the deadly terrain known as the Mittin sticks.
Fragmentary lines claim DeWitt’s product treats piles skin sores bruises and wounds with phrases praising cures. Mentions Davie Paw Ark and Geeta fish Tasty Batte with unclear context and nonsensical wording.
In Oakland on October 22 Haadon defeated McFadden before the Reliance Athletic Club crowd. The event featured notable local competitors and the Bears presence, with emphasis on technique and crowd reception.
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