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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1903

Page

4

Breath Fainting Spells and Heart Tonic Testimonials

A reader recounts severe heart symptoms including fainting spells and back pain followed by a trial of Miles Heart Cure. The account claims improved pulse, reduced bleeding and better breathing after using the product, with mention of multiple daily doses and a long period of use. The testimonial names Dr Miles Medical Co and an address in an apparent old advertisement context.

Miles Care Bongats Ton Strane Kiemath P.O Decca Adiressa and Bubiiles Medical Co Exknarny Fa

Substitutions Fill Regular Roster in Local Meet

The lineup lists substitutes for regulars with names like Walter A. McCanes Hebert F. Hetering George Garton and others. Regulars J. Mccahan John Petering Cyruz Goodon are noted with replacements and bench options in the event lineup.

Washington's Honor: Two Scholars Touted at Carnegie Dinner

A garbled account from Washington New York recounts a Carnegie Hall event honoring Booker T. Washington. It cites mentions of two scholars and remarks from Abe and Willihinuclan, with praise for Washington and a call for courage in civic duty. The piece weaves through fragmented lines about leadership, generosity, and national resolve.

New York Apelle Booker I. Washington Astor Orengee Abe Willihinuclan Charles Washington Wade Eymiparivet

Wake and Wooden Legs in Washington Debate

A damaged OCR fragment discusses pensions and policies in Washington, referencing the commissioner and debate over aid and conditions. It mentions pension changes, moral concerns, and the public watch on misuses, with unclear details and many garbled names.

Unclear historical note on experiments and events

Fragmented OCR text describes a March event, university research, locations like New Castle and San Francisco, and mentions an accident aboard a vessel Masten. It references Clark’s experiment in Berkeley and a broad sweep of scientific and municipal topics with incomplete details.

Murdock Campaign Itinerary Punctuates May Schedule

Vittor Siuraoc announces travel plan with stops across districts and counties. Campaign runs from Attion and Medicle Loder to Newton Syracuse Garden City and Wichita with dated appearances in Sedgwick Newtom Hutchinson Kingman Kiowa and more through late May, ending Tuesday May 26.

Vittor Siuraoc Chaatess Syracuse Garden City City Tol Wichita Sedgwick Newtom Baturity McPherson Hutchinson Kingman Thurelme Harner Howe

Bartender in New York Shout Incident Ends in Death

Police report a bartender James Carter confessed to fatally shooting driver Obeyd Padiock after a confrontation at a resort bar. Padiock’s body was found in a hallway with a bullet wound. Carter claimed the driver attempted a robbery and drew a revolver, prompting the fatal exchange. Four others were taken into custody as the investigation continues.

New York Padiock James Carter Baldock Carter Eunindy Revelver

Jumble of Names and Events From Damaged Report

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a shooting and various individuals with unclear relations. Names like Jackeo and A Key appear amid incongruent phrases about a coffin, a neering, and wartime references. No coherent narrative or verifiable facts emerge from the readable text.

White Ribbon Remedy Promoted By Temperance Union

A misused patent remedy named White Ribbon Remedy is promoted by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, claiming to curb alcohol appetite and be secretly administered. The notice lists supporters, a Boston secretary, and sale through a Topeka druggist at $33.

Nehraig Sockel Suemhess

Japanese Railways Show Government and Private Profit Balance

A review of Japanese railways reveals total mileage near 5 000 with government routes about one third of private lines. Passenger traffic dominates revenue, with government subsidies offset by profits from private lines. Total private railway profits reach 25 500 000 and government railways post gains of around 2 000 000, while overall profit rates remain modest compared with other industries.

Cawago Amltak Impetssios Revel Japan America Projettizer Trelent Terenan Mit Ereater Sioa Pet Ae Hokkaido

New Santa Fe Line Between Newkirk and Haw City Nears Op

The Santa Fe completes the section between Newkirk and Haw City with operation likely within 10 days. Work to finish Kaw City to Guthrie segment waits on Arkansas river bridge construction at Ralston. Crews move stock from Texas to Oklahoma for pasture as higher volume demands more trains.

Newkirk Haweas City Arkansas City Sit Haw City Kaw City Fairfax Ret Sante Fe Guthrie Arkansas River Ralston Pusoetl Trick Harry Titus Stockwrent Ciller Ames Arkaynis City Santa Fe Terard Texas Oilahoma

More Engines For Ballnins Big Switch

Engines being built at Chicago Shops and Rock Island division offices. Santa Fe and other roads pushing larger switch engines. Chicago plant assembling new units while existing builds progress. Strong claim engines will be assigned to divisions where needed, with priority for earlier deployment.

Chicago Santa Fe Rock Island Sewuertay Nenerrueting Telehcope Gania Pe Br & Arwat

Orient Steamship Lines Backed by Chinese Capital

Chicago April 16 The announcement was made in Chinatown that the retained steamship company planning a modern fast house line between Hong Kong and the Mexican coast will be run In conjunction with the Mexican railroad. A syndicate of capitalists among merchants is involved in the arrangement.

Chicago Annoms Cement Mde Chimanday Reteniiy Nsed Steamship Company Hong Kong Mexican Coast Cnmensa Mexico & Orient Transacessic

Hong Kong to Enter Trade Competition Across Parite

Hong Kong plans to join the trade race across Parite with capital and personnel possibly controlled by Chinese interests. The arrangement reportedly maintains close ties with European backers allied to President Stilwell who leads the railroad project.

Hong Kong Sfesmeblp Stilwell

New Central America Rail Line Affects Exports

A line of railway planned from the Atlantic to the Pacific in Central America could shift exports, notably coffee, from European ports to United States routes. The project aims to connect Puerto Barrios with Gulf of Pedracola transit, reducing transport time from two months to about two weeks. About 140 miles of road are already completed.

Chicago Velpusatron New York Central América Alianté Central Hambire Puerto Barrios Gulf of Pedracola New Orleans

Railroads Pay Scales Show Wage Shifts Across U S

The Interstate Commerce Commission reports mixed changes in railroad wages since the start of the year. General officers gain up to 7.7 percent, while station agents and other workers see varied rises and falls. several roles including engineers, conductors, and machinists show notable increases, with overall averages reflecting a 40 percent advance across many jobs.

Chikago Interstate Commerce Complision Ogates Strae Nagmen FLUL

Demand for Cars and Freight Blockade Weighs on Eastern Rails

An April report from Chicago notes urgent demands by eastern connections for more cars to move grain and provisions. Freight congestion grows at key junctions west of Buffalo as Penn Central, Baltimore and Ohio, and Pittsburgh and Lake Erie anticipate high western demand. Surveyors report Concordia as a terminus shift, improving Burlington access for grain transport and south connections.

Chicezo Yeesteom Moade Pb Denandimur Poitta Buftslo Pennsylvanis Baltimore & Obie Pittshare & Lake Rie Pitsburs Tosuuel Ster Reath

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Adored

A nurse at Children's Home in New York promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children. Marketed to break up colds in 24 hours and relieve feverishness headaches stomach troubles and teething discomfort. The ad emphasizes it as the best medicine for feverish children.

Mother Gray New York

Road plan outlines 420 miles of new lines nationwide

Chicago reports guiding system work toward a massive expansion this year. The plan includes 420 miles of new routes with tunnels and yards, extending from Pittsburgh to West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland and beyond. Major lines feature Western Maryland and West Virginia Central, with costly tunnels and equipment notes.

Cieenn Gels Toledo Ate Arber Mars Tang West Virginia Central Ann Arbor Piyterlag Carnegin & Westren Hitesbure West Virginia West Tireisia Ohio Tiver Oia Dewert Lamber Kanawha Bend To Burnay Banesville Parkersuute Burnsville Bellington Maryland Cumberland Chemy Tinew Faltimary

Land Board Refuses Denver Power Lease Challenge

In Denver April 165 the land board rejects a bid to block the Moffat Denver Salt Light and Power company project claiming a weak land right and seeking rescission of a railroad lease. The decision sides with the utility and ends the dispute.

Denver Moffat Denver-Salt Light and Power Company

Underhand Graft Typewriter Agents Barter With Papers

Chicago reports allege typewriter manufacturers agents struck deals with newspapers for advertising space in exchange for transportation credits. The Fort Smith and Western line plans new service from Guthrie to Fort Smith, a 100 mile to 120 mile route expansion starting next Monday.

Chicago Cinale Spotigettas Ascetica Fort Smith Western Guthrie Port Smith Fort Wessel Iene Coum Der

Railway and city workers shift amid audits and resignations

In a bustling city report, several railroad and municipal staff are named for changes. Mayers becomes a new clerk in the freein auditors office, William Gillmere from water service, and Martin Mashfeld listed as clerk in the treme audier’s opice. Others like W. Metce and J. Kirkpatrick move, quit, or relocate, with notes on engineers and foremen reflecting a period of staff turnover and administrative adjustments.

de Mayers Freien Auditors William Gillmere Water Service Department Mertin Mashfeld Treme Audier Opice W. Metce John Gannon Tin Faine Fenne Amie Marin Servior W. W. Lang Mbop ix Atock Intard Headquartens Chicago Topele Albert Lavell Pepela Bush Tirana Wrekiuwon Ben Nichols Rickenbacker Abe Braight Stine Betsoe Rio Santa Fe

Advantists Must Scatter, Drirvit April 6 aea

Fragmented OCR report mentions Ellen G White and Seventh Battle Creek, government forces marching through swamps amid mixed feftes. References to San Carlol, Julgaipa, Aceyers, and San Miguelita with Heraldo Minhgus representative. Merke loan for Nicaraguan government.

Drirvit Aea Free Presa Rettie Ik Ellen G. White Ieccers Flaed Battle Creek New York San Carlow Julgaipa

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