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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1901
Page
3
Four prominent men testified before the Illinois Legislature about a district matter. The testimony covered political corruption concerns and funding details spanning several years. Names and exact locations are unclear due to OCR errors, but references include Springfield, Peoria, and Chicago areas with mentions of legislators and petron allegations.
A Monticello Illinois page features an endorsement by Robert Brown praising Dr. Galdwell’s Syrup Pepsin and Herb Laxative as effective for biliousness headaches dyspepsia indigestion constipation and liver diseases. The ad claims cures and offers a free sample bottle and book, noting the product’s value as a stomach remedy and urging readers to consult their druggist.
The Railroad plans a multi‑year project on China Basin to create a major San Francisco terminal. A sea wall to hold back a million cubic yards of fill is under construction with dredging and rock work. Partnerships involve the Santa Fe and local rail interests. the work includes a ferry slip and extensive piling along the harbor for future rail yards and terminal facilities.
The Santa Fe road ran its first trip to the Grand Canyon with General Superintendent J. E. Hurley’s business car aboard. His wife and child rode, keeping the tire length steady as the inaugural excursion left Williams on schedule. The note highlights growing freight and passenger activity and the line’s expansion into iconic Arizona scenery.
President Bays of the Southern Pacific company plans to terminate the ties with that corporation after beginning hehop hem ter seer une Xaur. His beauty is Sheidy making preparations to return east at that time. The sows wuscuc smys. Sorge Trimmer, a machinist, two years of work, was injured Friday while attempting to stepperd a south bound train. He fell into the yard arm, suffering a badly torn arm and hand. He walked a mile to a tower and was aided by five doctors prior to eventually returning to Salt Lake City. Officials inspected Albuquerque shops and power equipment, praising the nearly completed improvements. The party went west last night.
A notice to the National Live Stock Association secretary reports a member venue offering two dollar fares from all points within his territory to the fifth annual convention in Chicago. On December 1, Central Deocration east of Chicago adopts a similar rate. Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line officials pledge parity with Western Association leaders in setting these rates.
A historical note praises a well known laxative remedy made from senna and aromatic plants. It claims pleasant taste and gentle, effective cleansing without irritation, improving digestion and relieving colds and headaches. Manufactured by a prominent company, the text touts medicinal laxative principles and a method known to the industry.
California and Washington rates to attend a convention are cited, with emergency corn rate withdrawals by Union Pacific and Santa Fe affecting Kansas points, effective September 4. Rock Island’s James A. Shern ill and deteriorating health noted amid rail labor updates. Albuquerque district court reports mail robbery indictments against Robert L. Sunner with two 2-year sentences.
Fragmented OCR text discusses injury reports, work conditions, and prospects in various industries, naming workers such as Ewin Mcintyre and Frank Wootran. Mentions Chicago travel, rail lines, and stock market activity. Indicates local economic sentiment with references to demand, investments, and shipments around a central city.
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