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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
4
A grand railroad themed social drew about 2,000 attendees with 100 couples in the Grand March. Mayor of San Bernardino presided as the Bernardine ladies prepared refreshments and a large crowd filled the hall amid a formal program and county officials in attendance.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Heart Cure as a remedy that purportedly eases dangerous breath, palpitations, and other heart symptoms. It asserts success when others fail, mentions relief for patients near death, and quotes a testimonial from Andrew Jack in Centralia Washington.
The report outlines a rising surplus for the current fiscal year with projections through October. It notes improvements in assets and mentions balances and earnings, though the OCR text is garbled in places, leaving several figures and names unreadable.
In Marshall County a major damage suit over a fatal incident on the Frisco Road route to St Louis and San Francisco Railway hearings began with jurors chosen Wednesday. Attorneys from Kansas City and Plattsmouth argued for and against liabilities while the court weighs the death of Spercy W. Marabull killed in a Bettie attack at the Eskato platform.
An OCR fragment recounts a road incident involving Patton and two robbers on a railway line near Alsan City. It mentions rifles and gunfire, a wounded man, and a company employee among disrupted events, with unclear dates and muddled names.
Hoetetingen Kas December 4 3trs 3M Holtschew of Tarinton is awarded a life pass on the Hook Island railroad after she spotted a fire in a coach and signals on a freight train. She rushed the tracks and halted the train preventing disaster. The life pass was granted by the railroad’s general superintendent as reward for her brave action.
Missouri Pacific announces the resignation of general superintendent Hardy after health issues. Hardy, 53, leaves Salida dispatching duties and plans to move to a ranch in New Mexico. He had served as superintendent for the Missouri Pacific line until recently.
Salt Lake Viab Tet and partners announce a new retirement scheme for elder employees of the Oregon Short Line and related firms. The plan, tied to the harshman consortium, will recognize twenty years of service and grant benefits during the transition to a revised railway labor structure.
Changes announced by the Kansas Linea General Superintendent indicate a new appointment effective immediately. Mr. OH St. Diver is named superintendent of the Inca of the Khas Gabinete Par trim Airwington, with headquarters at Murbio Cubo. Lake resigns to pursue service with another company.
The Port Jervis area saw a railroad sale in Monticelia New York to satisfy a judgment of Central Trust Company New York. The sole qualified bidder was J D Rickard of New York, with the auctioneer confirming the favored bidder when bidding ended.
In Empire city dispatches details unfold on tariffs and rail revenues. Mentions include McLeod distributing immigrant-related funds, a potential $1,000,000 distribution near Filandy, and railway guide editor resignation. References to Illinois, Kansas City routes, Gould interests, and western rail plans.
Fragmented text reports multiple items. It mentions Sree tre Bey Sone te Pee, Frisea xyster, Peenmytrasta pany Bhs, and Santa Fe related matters. References a three week rheumatizing illness, a Mr Snyder, and recoveries. Also notes an engineer Brakerman Thomas Geass died near Kansas City, with body taken to Valenees and mentions tuberculosis and a Rev. at Santa Fe hospital. Residential Shaworn area appears.
Blanche Molineux, seeking a divorce, is confined at Cataract House in Sioux Falls under pressure from a divorce colony. She shows nervous strain, loss of appetite, and insomnia while relying on counsel, Senator Kittredge, and a guard against public exposure. Neighbors discuss her case and isolation as town watchers and hotel staff urge air and mobility despite warnings.
In a mishap while descending to Cranberry cet two men identified as Kishor and Gustavs Strack were killed and others severely injured as they were travelling to a vehicle to build platforms for a construction project. Strack reportedly fell from a car during the incident.
In Paterson Der 4 Soreat mourns as Walter Shepherd dies in a Brookline Mass barroom after a two week drinking spree. His friend Norton, a traveling agent, collapses shortly after recounting the death scene. Doctor notes heart disease.
The Friars of the Philippines gain support from the Order of Foresters of St. Pauls Church Chicago. Senator Cullors of Illinois presents a senate protest condemning government policies toward American Catholics in the Philippines. The protest condemns non Catholic control of Philippine schools and calls them Godless. It denounces alleged immorality reports and opposes expulsion of Catholics from the islands.
In Leavenworth Kansas a petition signed by several councilmen led acting mayor Me Bluserman to allow gamblers to operate on ground floors until December 14, reversing a prior order to clear main floors. Church members criticized the decision as a state convention looms, with a council resolution to fine gambling houses 290 dollars monthly likely not enforced until mid month.
Jones Brothers of Reading sue Arther Brock Thomas Evans and David W Miller for $60.50 default judgment from a committee of arrangements for a Senator Quay banquet. Appeal planned to common pleas court. Also notes a juror theft case in El Dorado and memorial services for W C Spangler at University of Kansas with speakers from Abilene Kansas City and KU.
An adv ises that pale blood causes pale faces among schoolgirls and promotes Scott's Emulsion as blood food to restore beauty. It urges readers to send for a free sample from Scott & Downe chemists at 40g Pear St, NM.
A testimonial style letter from a patient endorses Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a great kidney and bladder remedy. It urges readers with kidney symptoms to request a free sample by mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York and notes widespread use by doctors and families.
Gordon-Shay Opera company clowns engage Grand Opera House with A Thoroughbred Tramp at Crawford tonight. Grand prices range 10 20 and 20 cents, The Honorable John Grigoby by Charles Klein features James Neill Friday at Crawford. Lewis Morrison Mephisto appears Saturday matinee, Faust spectacle with remarkable scenery and anecdotes of backstage life. The Kings and Queens burlesque arrives Tuesday at Crawford.
A Herald Dispatch from Port of Spain reports a combined U S naval squadron preparing to attack east of the Windward Islands as part of a great naval exercise. Details on the attacking port and specific ships are withheld until ship movements commence under orders issued at 6 this morning.
Guthrie Oklahoma December 4 The snow storm lifts the quarantine on cattle in the northen states as the Missouri livestock sanitary board directs federal inspectors to ease restrictions. Cattlemen claim fever ticks are killed by cold, and authorities say the action ends the quarantine though fever tick menace persists.
Fragmented text mentions indigestion and dyspepsia, a person praising a medicine for relief and appetite, with scattered names and places including Decatur and Kansas, suggesting a historical health testimony or advertisement fragment.
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