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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1902
Page
3
A fragmentary testimonial alleges a British general avoided years of kidney disease suffering after using Warner's Safe Cure. The letter claims restored health and even insurance eligibility after nine uses, praising the remedy across climates and urging others to start treatment.
Rail industry whispers of a 350 mile north south route through Arizona to New Mexico and Colorado. Santa Fe interests reportedly back the Cananea Yaqui River and Pacific Railway project aimed at connecting Port Stilwell to Cananea with engineers surveying routes across Sonora and Yaqui river valleys. Governmental land concessions and cross border aims surface while Austin dispatches suggest Santa Fe ties.
The San Bernardino Sun reports that unloyal boilermakers who refused to strike during the Union factory walkout have been fined between 200 and 1000 dollars. James McCarrick, union president, received the top penalty for staying with the company. Ex-members cannot be reinstated until fines are paid, a rule long in place but rarely enforced at such levels.
Chicago September 30 The News states that Muggsy McGraw confirms John T Brush now directly controls the New York Giants. Brush is identified as captain and manager of the modern Giants era, with all orders and decisions passing from him.
A mock warning on unseen dangers frames a testimonial for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. A New London reader describes years of illness, swelling, and throat pain, claiming relief after using the medicine, Pellets, and salve, attributing recovery to the tonic and asserting improved daily function.
Brush, a Newark stockholder, has been named as a key player among league magnates in arranging a Gotham game coalition at all costs. The figure shows deep interest in Newark politics but lacks time to press the shorter outcome amid mounting cries.
The Yellowstone Park Association and Yellowstone Park Transportation Co report record activity this season. Maj. E Hach, treasurer, says transport through the park reached a high total with slight declines from the peak year. Park hotel housed more guests than ever, with most arrivals via Northern Pacific and Cincinnati routes before drifting to northern gateways.
A New Mexico to Texas rail line would connect Bovina Texas near Palmer County across to Albuquerque to create a direct line from Chicago to the Pacific via the Santa Fe system. Santa Fe directors meeting in New York granted the president full authority to build the route from Bovina to the Santa Fe line, about midway between Roswell and Amarillo.
Construction crews rush to secure right of way between Fort Worth and Dallas as contracts are awarded for most of the distance. Two hundred teams and as many men camp near Arlington ready to level ground. Terminal facilities in Dallas are being negotiated to resolve disputes.
Chicago 11 September The 4 percent consolidated safety bonds of the Chicago and Western Indiana system were purchased by First National Bank of Chicago acting for the Trust and Saving Bank and the Bletr ac pent. The mortgage backs the issue with trustees Illinois trust and one bank. Proceeds fund track improvement in Chicago with connections to Grand Trunk Erie and others.
D. C. Merritt, superintendent of the Pintsch gas works in the Santa Fe yards at Los Angeles, and his fireman W. M. Barber, were burned by a Pintsch gas explosion on Tuesday. Merritt died at the State hospital in Los Angeles. Barber is improving and believed to be recovering.
A Topeka rail yard scene describes a busy shop with repairs on boilers and machinery. Foremen, inspectors, and tireless crews work overnight on track, boiler, and frame work while other workers recover from fever or take leave for vacations. Banked frost and a large wage pace of a day accompany calls for more hands.
The notice claims Pyramid Pile Cure relieves severe piles without surgery and urges credulous readers to test a remedy priced at fifty cents per package. It cites testimonials and a $1000 for any fake claim, quoting William Lichtenwalter of Canton Ohio praising its cure.
Topeka column notes visiting Kingerys from Comp ton Ok left for Dayton Ohio to visit relatives. A surprise party for Carl Kingstrum at Locust street. Miller becomes foreman at Guit fries plant in Cleburne Texas. Various railway staff changes, reassignments, and travel details crop up, with Summers from Chicago in town for shop equipment work and John Coldwell aiding Mrs Coldwell. Locomotives Lift and 1007 derail near Second street viaduct. Allen and Thompson among workers on vacation. Multiple moves involve Topeka residents and railroad employees, including brief hospital and travel mentions.
The piece highlights the growing Colorado cantaloupe market and favorable summer demand. It notes Train No. 1, the west bound Colorado flyer, ends summer service while Train No. W resumes with a new schedule, reflecting seasonal changes in travel and tourism. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised for a decade long track record in treating croup, with wide home use and no opium content.
The Erie Railroad offers special October rates for residents west of Chicago to visit friends in Ohio Indiana and western Pennsylvania. Old Home excursions aim to renew associations and memories with many reunions likely as October brings pleasant travel weather. For details contact A. W. Moore traveling passenger agent Erie R at Bantas City Missouri.
An OCR fragment notes a fare of 23 dollars and 30 cents for a Chicago to New York round trip with a return limit leaving New York on October 14, 1902. It mentions Nickel Plate lines with three daily trains and includes partial address hints and a phone line. The readable text is garbled but preserves fare, route, dates, and involved railroad references.
Fragmentary ad style notice claims rapid weight gain using Liver Tablets priced at three pence a med. References to a Senatn Ory Bore and a Big tame ranch appear in garbled text. No clear names or verifiable sources are readable.
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