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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1902

Page

3

The Unhappy Burden Bearer Must Make Choice

An ad proclaims Paine's Celery Compound as the path to health for victims of rheumatism neuralgia kidney liver and digestion troubles. It cites physician endorsement and a testimonial from John C. Rowan of Saint Paul Minnesota claiming relief from years of severe rheumatism and kidney disease after using the remedy.

Paine Phelps John C. Rowan Winifred St. Paul Mint Tam

Sixth District Notes Show Activity In Norton Alliances

Jonas Good moves in Norton influence notes attack Republicans and warn of widespread political corruption. The Morland Independent criticizes the Republican state ticket while local figures like Postmaster Frank Lockard and journalist Tom McGill discuss crops and possible nominations. Socialists choose Beloit as district HQ amid race talk for secretary of state and congress, with chatter of lively contests in Decatur and Lincoln counties.

Jonas Good Mves Norton Jones Bryan Morland Graham County Columbus Borin Hke Cy Leland Feel Duvall Norton Courier W. J. Bailey J.B. Burrow Pecrettry SL Sawyer Sizh District Democratic Congressonal Committee C.M. Cole Beloit J.T. Barnes C. B Low=rey Mitchell County Slater White Congress Tom McGill Lincoln County Jacob Miller J. H. McFarland J. Hees

Sixth district races shape Senate tilt between Curtis and Stanley

In Kansas politics the Sixth district favors incumbents and party lines. Rumors swirl of Populist or Democrat moves in counties like Ellis Sherman Thomas Sheridan Rawlins Decatur Trego Smith and others. Socialist tickets may appear in Mitchell Phillips and Graham counties with potential straight party Democratic runs if Populists nominate in Thomas. Campaigns progress amid prairie shadows and rural gunfire imagery as speakers court voters.

Mame Heeler Long Calderhead U. S Curtis Stanley United States Senate W. A. Harris Mitchell Phillips Graham Tom McGill Graham County Prairle Ghiekens

New Fair Tickets Put On Sale For Family Use

State fair organizers offer four family admissions good for six total entries. The six admissions can be used in one, two, or three or more days. Tickets cost two dollars and are sold at several local outlets including Eagle's Clear Site, Hurghart's cigar store, Stansfield's drug store, Moore book store, Arnold drug store, James book store, and the North Topeka post office. Carriages enter free any time. Due to rain, reduced fare tickets stay on sale next week to help country patrons.

Eagle's Clear George Hurghart George Stansfield Moore Book Store Arnold Drug Store North Topeka T. M. James Booke

Philippine Tariff Legislation Proves a Failure

Washington reports surprising results from the Philippine tariff net after five months of operation under the Dingley rule. Expected annual revenue of about 90 000 fell to 12 16 for March through July, barely covering collection costs, prompting officials to seek congressional review.

Washington Sept Philippine Islands Munch & Last United States Ls G Trust Fund Treasury Philippines Apri Congress Seston

Shortage in Salmon Pack in Astoria Oregon

Shortage in the salmon pack for the season totals 399,600 cases, a 40 percent deficiency partly due to a strike. Listed producers include Alaska Fish Packing Co 37,000 cases Columbia River Packing Assn 27,000 Alaska Packing Assn four canneries 307,000 Portland Alaska Packing Assn 34,600 Alaska Salmon Co 24,000 Pacific Packing and Navigation Co 70,000.

Astoria Alaska Fish Packing Company Columbia River Packing Associaon Alaska Packing Association Portland- Alaska Packing Association Alaska Salmon Company Pacific Packing and Navigation Company

Santa Fe Boilermakers Strike Rumors Denied

G R Joughins, Santa Fe mechanics superintendent, says there is no danger of a repeat strike at San Bernardino boiler shops. He notes a recent roughhouse incident led to dismissals but asserts no friction exists and both sides seek orderly inquiry and mutual good will.

G. R. Joughins Santa Pe ¢Omst Santa Pe San Bernardino Joughins Albuduerane

Union Cards No Good On Union Pacific Rail Line

Kansas City journal reports trainmen on the middle division lack rest due to a shortage of railroad workers. The Bilis superintendent allegedly forbids carrying railroad men who cannot pay fares, prompting trains to bypass Union Pacific and reroute through Kansas via Rock Inland, Santa Fe, or Missouri Pacific. Union Pacific previously issued union cards to coach crews across Kansas, now blocked. Topeka blacksmith Edward Doyle resigns after twenty years at Santa Fe, moves to San Bernardino to lead a metalwork unit in the ore shop after layoffs in Topeka.

Kansas City Journal Union Pacific Bilis Kansas Rock Santa Fe Missouri Pacific Union Topeks San Bernardino Cal Topeka Edward Doyle Mas

Rushing Cars to Kansas Report Warns of Transport Blockade

R. G. Dun & Co. notes severe railway blockades threaten shipments with cars scarce for eastern coke districts causing furnaces to close. The report warns the transportation problem grows as scrop movement is about to be added, intensifying supply disruptions nationwide.

R. G. Dun & Co

Movement of the enormous crops in freight cars

The text notes a movement of large crop quantities and mentions that a famine in freight cars is not anticipated even though a marked shortage is possible.

The Stuffed Mountain Lion Provokes Panic in Santa Fe

In Santa Fe a long used stuffed mountain lion with wide jaws and glaring eyes caused alarm when a janitor discovered it in the cellar. Papers and blankets were piled over it until it was buried among refuse. The incident ended with reassurance that the animal was only a taxidermied specimen.

Santa Fe City Denver Times J.P. Halil Hall

Doubles the Assessment Santa Fe Tax Holdover

San Bernardino California September 2 railroad property in San Bernardino county valued at 28.09? fixed by the 1991 board of equalization. All carriers except Southern California Railway and Rondsburg line were reassessed. Also El Paso Texas suit James M. Hip against A. T. and S. P. Railroad for 10000 damages for assault and false imprisonment. He says a depot worker Frank Barton beat him on June 2 in Albuquerque and he was jailed fifteen hours.

Santa Fe California San Bernardino Cal San Bernardino County Board of Equalization Wagner Dow Southern California Motor Road Bane Frank Barton Depot Maner Fiuinells

Union Pacific shop workers back to work at scale

In Omaha two hundred carmen at Union Pacific shops, who struck two weeks ago, decided to return to work at the company offered scale. The entire force will resume tomorrow morning, with leaders pledging adherence to the premium scale contract. An initial break occurred Saturday when twenty men returned.

Omaha Neb Union Pacific Sca

Santa Fe Railway Rumors of Southwest Extensions

The Denver Times reports rumors that Santa Fe may build from El Paso to Pecos Texas and from Pacts to San Angelo starting a line linking the Pacific coast and Galveston, strengthening bids for Galveston business. It notes possible new Texas tracts, but many doubt construction beyond Amarillo to the main line. The company is issuing timbers for standard ballasted wooden trestle bridges to replace weak old structures, with creosoted timbers expected to last about 40 years.

Santa Fe Denver Times el Paso Pecos Tex San Angelo Pacific Coast Galveston Southern Pacific Texas Southwest Amarillo Santa Fe Company Baldwin

Santa Fe rail line extends toward Bartlesville in 15 miles

The Santa Fe reports grading completed for an extension to Bartlesville Oklahoma City line 15 miles south with rails laid toward Wann and plans for train service into Bartlesville by October 1. President Finney of the Oklahoma Katy lines will visit Pawhuska Osage nation to locate the line through that city if possible. Three new men Edward F Gummo J L Rodgers and John King joined the Santa Fe freight auditing department yesterday. Gummo, formerly at Reform school, is among workers who quit in the recent shake-up. Mrs Hurley, wife of the Santa Fe superintendent, tours the West and will arrive in Topeka around September 15 with a party of friends. A new Santa Fe book about Arizona is also noted.

Cea Een Seoeet Nee Mea Bartlesville I T Wann Finney Oklahoma Katy Lines Pawhuska Osage Nation Sants Fe Sante Fe Freight Suditing Department Edward F.gummo J. L. Rodgers John King Award F. Gummo Reform School Hurley Topeka J. E. Hurley Santa Fe Salt Lake City Colorado

First appearance in Irish in this city at Boucicault venue

A notable debut in Irish presented in the city highlights Boucicault's enduring fame. The performance features established plays and meets with strong public interest, signaling a successful and widely acclaimed engagement.

Meade Boucicault

The American Cigar Company Gives $142,500 in January Promotion

The American Cigar company announces it will distribute 142,500 among 35,213 smokers in January of next year after a nationwide competition. The firm touts its brands like Cremo Cubanola Florodora and credits improved value to reforms in the cigar market.

Uncle Sam Patent Office Washington Dolimie American Cigar Company Nsxt Enterprise

United States tax on December 1902 cigars contest

The American Cigar Company launches a nationwide contest asking smokers to estimate the monthly tax revenue from cigars at $3.00 per thousand for December 1902. Participants must include 100 bands from various brands to earn four estimates, with potential multiple 100 band submissions. The promo boosts sales and public interest nationwide.

United States American Cigar Company Penabitee

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