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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
4
The article notes mileage up from 700 to 7200 and locomotives rising from 36 to 1312, with annual advertising costs of 200000. It details company operations, a Santa Fe reference, and mentions an accident with a pedestrian and a separate case of escaped arrest.
The report outlines growing demands by workers for higher pay and improved housing while railway companies including Southern Pacific face coordinated labor actions. Officials anticipate production slowdowns as wage talks extend, with multiple divisions debating broader equipment and safety concerns affecting service.
A set of Chicago and Alton employees presses for wage increases through collective action. Union leaders reportedly seek an advance on wages to cover living costs and midyear raises, while management warns of potential disruptions.
Fragmentary text discusses patent medicines and remedies, referencing alleged cures and experimental substances. Mentions a trial or test of a substance named Pyrenid Fie Cure and various medical claims, with garbled names and phrases indicating confusion or misprint across the source.
A torn OCR passage discusses freight scarcity on western rails and labor shortages. It notes a movement of stock by railroad crews, limited ability to locate figures, and a slight easing of track labor with weather improving, which aided roadbed drying and rail operations.
The article explains managing soft coal in ranges, hot air furnaces, and steam heating balers. It notes soft coal lights quickly, requires constant watching, and differs from anthracite in draught and fuel management. It warns about fire bed stability, even temperatures, and servant adaptation.
The article explains gas evolution and air supply in coal combustion, noting that too much air wastes heat via the chimney. It advises on damper and draught settings for anthracite versus soft coal, describing how soft coal needs gentler bottom draught and limited stoking, while anthracite requires careful management to avoid smoke. Overnight stays with soft coal are hard without a watchman, but firing with soft coal can be efficient if managed with small antimony reserves and careful shaking and reloading.
Details report a late arrival of two vessels from San Francisco, the Courtney Hard and the Water Loute, amid a September to October gale near Cape El Bergen. Three crewmen drowned, with two bodies recovered and additional survivors rescued after a long salvage effort. The incident led to a public inquiry and notes from Recorder Elh Shumway and W. F. Conelin.
A garbled reminiscence recalls an editor of the Kansan and an invitation to a Low residence reception. The narrator, avoiding gasoline scent on garments, laments missing dignitaries and praises Albert and Ibert for their rise in politics and society, recounting past style and present hard work.
In Crete Nebraska on October 24 Matt Limbeck bowed to friends and, as his gun entangled in his coat, it discharged striking his sister and Wallace Barbekh. Limbeck nearly turned the weapon on himself before restraint. He and Harbeck sustained nonfatal injuries. London coronation honors were celebrated at Buckingham Palace with investiture in the ballroom as officials gathered and medals awarded.
Harry Vardon of Scurborough defeats James Bratt of Romford by four holes and one down on Hayling links in what is described as their likely final match of the season per a London dispatch to the Herald.
Postmaster General Payne entertained the President and members of the cab inet at the Arlington hotel in Washington. A large social gathering followed the dinner with attendance from city officials and notable figures.
York Pa Oct 2 surgeons report Janon Demuth of Stonyrook was seriously injured when a gun barrel penetrated his brain during a hunt. He lost three ounces of brain, faced deafness and impaired condition but has since regained consciousness and some sight and speech. His fiancé is among the attending nurses and doctors hold cautious hope for recovery. In Pekin Oct 24 Prince Ching seeks German interpretation of Shanghai evacuation terms amid British influence fears. Germany’s agreement remains a key factor.
Convention crowds attend svat meetings held morning noon and night during the event with hundreds gathering at street meetings and sessions throughout the day and evening.
Mrs Fiske starred in Mary of Magdala in Milwaukee at the Palet theater delivering a record triumph. The five act drama set in Jerusalem during Mary’s government drew a large representative audience and featured Tyrone Power and Henry Woodcutt in a strong supporting company with a rich stage production and a storm effect that thrilled viewers.
In Pittsburgh area October 2, a 14 year old girl named Prorence Filia, living with her mother Himeworth, returned from Steubenville with her 16 year old husband Nelson ONeill after a two week visit. The young couple caused a local stir during the trip as weeks of street meetings were cited. Authorities planned to question the youths about the elopement and the circumstances surrounding their marriage and residence.
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