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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1903
Page
3
Sporting news details a two year old event where 120 entrants competed with 21 not facing the barrier and Bardolph the only unbeaten in the list. Trainer Will Gy Daniel guided the winner to a $30,700 prize amid a crowded field and diverse contenders.
A garbled sports column covers racing and boxing events with scattered names and results. It references trainers, venues, and bouts including a heavyweight figure, with fragmented passages on races, judges, and outcomes, reflecting a chaotic OCR render of a lively American sports page.
Assistant Attorney General argues for adopting a voting machine system. The discussion covers patent rights, state benefits, election integrity, and costs. Officials debate machine readiness, potential to trim poll worker effort, and the projected price per unit, with references to statewide implementation and voter confidence.
A late nineteenth century rail and labor piece argues unions will trigger financial reverses in America and threaten industrial England. It cites wage disputes, production fears, and potential market impacts while noting leaders from railroads and various cities, with Germany and France mentioned as contrasts. The commentary frames union pressure as a test of national economic resilience amid mounting public concern.
A muddled OCR fragment from St Louis Glove Democrat criticizes a report on theft and rail safety. It mentions a board of railroad commissioners and references protection measures, with garbled dates and names, making the main claim hard to pin down. The piece hints at conflicting statements and indicates the report may be notable for its overall approach rather than specifics.
A vintage testimonial-style notice claims Miles Medical Company offers remedies for heart disease. It describes symptoms like fluttering and breathlessness and promotes Dr Miles’ remedies and a free book from the Elba Indiana company, urging readers to send for information.
Fragmentary text reviews distances for tracks in Kansas and overall mileage estimates. Mentions Pace Manual and conflicting statistics, noting difficulty in understanding figures. Questions jurisdiction over electric highways and the biennial reporting versus annual reporting, with references to commissioners and the board.
A group of Boers proposes a colony in southwestern Texas near the Nueces and San Antonio rivers. They aim to settle 200,000 acres for discontented South Africans, with locating agents assessing climate and soil for crops. The project anticipates 20,000 arrivals this year and additional land purchases for future settlers.
A fragmented report discusses Landon Pet 10 and railway officials comparing passenger and freight flows between the United States and Great Britain. It notes higher U S passenger and freight activity and references wartime shipping and labor figures, with figures for 1901 and comparisons to Britain.
A detailed description outlines a Baldwin built four cylinder locomotive designed to be adaptable. It includes boiler pressure up to 20 pounds and an alternative 30 pound setting. The design allows conversion by removing two framing pieces and closing certain valve wells. The system aims for easy conversion for testing and demonstration purposes.
A secretary to the president has resigned on February 1 at the Santa Fe. Charles E. B. Scott, a stenographer for Ponca Claurs Agust Lov, is appointed to succeed him aboard the Gulf Lines, with Moodia replaced by Scott in the post.
A garbled message reports Wells denying claims amid a Santa Fe Gaara route update. The piece mentions Los Angeles events, new rules, and the adoption of dispatching standards affecting local operations and timing, with references to Pebble Beach and Graceland.
A sequence of notes from J Pierpont Morgan interests and Frisco stock activity suggests a possible Frisco Morgan alliance and railway consolidation. Statements from Mr Campbell indicate no sale of Frisco assets imminent, while Morgan control discussions imply broad leverage over properties and potential joint ventures. San Bernardino Sun reports a related color on a Hat-tip to naming choices for a through train and a separate customs arrest tied to contraband cigars.
The report covers factory activity and worker movements in Haileoad and nearby towns. It notes transfers and layoffs at the east shop, finish of hardwood flooring, new machinery, and personnel changes including Gretburg, George Carlson, Williams, Spencer, and Albert Coxe. It also mentions malaria illness, a railroad project update, and candidate Miles Vans seeking council seat.
The report outlines a Baldwin locomotive import and the move of a tent shop to a new Santa Fe division facility. It notes workers quitting shop service, a conflict between Germany and the United States, and the shifting of engines between east and other shops. The piece mentions an apprentice Reuben Peabody, a crane test in the new machine shop, and new gear including an “engine No. ws.” calendar.
An Appleton announcement notes continued strong sales of David Harum four years after publication. A souvenir 10 000 copy edition was issued in October from the illustrated plates, selling at 1 59, all sold in five weeks. The 101st edition begins soon with eight full illustrations and a return to yellow covers. Total copies reach 371 000.
The Hawaii Supreme Court upholds an income tax, rejecting arguments that it imposed coercive self incrimination. The decision sustains territorial government taxation amid debate over adequate revenue and fair burden, noting constitutional constraints were not violated.
Fragmentary New York wobbly clipping discusses debtor issues and personal property values, referencing Mr Rockets, Mr Hockefellers figures, and a “Republic” defense matter. It notes hundreds of names under consideration and mentions a medical ad line for cold cure.
An illegal ad-like testimonial from a Moscow reader extols Paine's Celery Compound as the sole effective treatment for nervousness and insomnia. The account claims physicians failed until the product cured the narrator after eight bottles, though details are garbled.
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