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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1903
Page
10
Obituary tribute to Mr Flower highlighting his contributions to Stratford monuments and heritage. Notes his role as a renowned designer and architect who restored historic houses and streetscapes, coordinated commemorations, and inspired public projects. Describes his influence on artful preservation and the Stratford arts community.
Preparations are underway for the 第二 annual meeting of the Sixth District federation of clubs in Norton on October 1 and 3. Mrs. Core G. Lewis of Kinsley will attend with federation officers, as Norton hosts and invites delegates. an executive meeting is planned September 5 at Mrs. Chunnlur Perdue’s home to shape the program and business.
Topeka pioneer Abraham Warren died in Washington DC after a short illness then lived in England briefly. He later returned to the area and had resided here about a year. Surviving family includes his wife, two sons and three daughters.
Turbulent activity in Santa Fe and Atchison stock fuels rumors of a major deal with Rock Island. Observers warn Sherman Antitrust Law could block parallel line mergers, with Chicago Chronicle noting potential legal hurdles. Amid price swings, rail interests push toward a larger Rock Island link, while Pennsylvanias system remains a possible obstacle to Atchison.
A new 2.5 million dollar railway office building rising at Michigan Avenue and Jackson Boulevard Chicago will include 12 elevators and a central marble stair. The nine to fourteenth floors will host tenants from rail and supply firms including Inter national Bolt Co. and Great Western Cereal Co. Forty thousand nine hundred square feet are contracted to other tenants.
J M Dansey assistant engineer for the Santa Fe spent Sept 5 in Argentine to examine terminals and draw plans for a new stone depot and a large brick office building. The current wooden depot and office are too small, and plans call for expanded Argentine yards with more office space, work to begin soon with design underway.
August 25 a formal order authorized delivery of unpouched bags by baggage master when no postal clerk is on the train. In such cases the baggageman may deliver the packages at the next stop or by hand on arrival, ensuring continued service.
Washington Times reports rumors that Rock Island and the St Louis and San Francisco may have failed to gain loan control of the Seaboard Air Line. President Williams opposed the sale and aims to reclaim stock, while local businessmen express mixed certainty about what transpired.
In Raton yards Friday evening a rear end collision involving passenger train No 2 and the second section of engine No 12s caused the rear coach to topple and the private car of BE D Brigham suffer damage. The engine escaped with minor damage. Several aboard sustained injuries though none serious. names include Mrs Wim Perkins James Burne A B Gillett and Arthur Saunders.
Helpers winers hostlers and other shop workers in Goodland Kansas demand raise from 4 174 to 22 cents an hour threatening a strike if refused. They sent their petition through Master Mechanic Anderson to headquarters after failing to settle with him. Workers argue rent and living costs require higher pay to support families.
A Denison Herald letter from Mrs Caroline H Arthur widow of the late P M Arthur is received from Denison Texas. She notes the sermon and asks for a copy to keep, expressing thanks and sincerity. Cleveland August 2.
Newton Kansas Sept 5 reports Rob Smith and Williamson died. Mr Carr remains unconscious with more serious injuries than first believed. Hopes for recovery are slight. He has a broken leg severe burns and a head wound above the left eye.
Newton Kansas September 1 Santa Fe raises from 40 to 50 tons of ice daily during the month and will hire workers if a streetcar wage plan passes. The proposed job would likely go to J Z Joyce with a monthly salary discussed.
A Granville Indiana letter cluster touts Peruna as miraculous for catarrh of kidneys and pelvic organs. Testimonies from Louis E Johnson Cyrus Hershman and others describe relief after using Peruna. The ad asserts Peruna cures catarrh wherever located and endorses its status as a standard remedy without claiming a cure-all.
A farmer letter from George King of Troy New York credits Peruna with curing catarrh of the kidneys and bladder, claiming four years of illness followed by health after taking eight bottles. He praises the medicine and urges others to write Dr Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus for guidance.
A Topeka based Santa Fe claim agent reached settlements for the En terprise wreck victims, with J. Rochenover getting 75 and Mrs. Muon of Glasco receiving 0. Other injured listed include a clerk and various Santa Fe staff. The incident sparked a race between claim agents and lawyers, while many railway workers returned to duties or prepared for assignments across Topeka and nearby towns.
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