16 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1903
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes indicate Cortelyou nominated for appointment as head of cabinet with mentions of associates and officials. The garbled text references Corletyou or Cortelyou, individuals named Wallace and Garfield, and a discussion of corporate roles, but specifics are unclear due to faded or corrupted printing.
The jury failed to reach a verdict in the case involving Inilioampolin and Tei, with seven for acquittal and five for conviction on the eviction matter. The judge discharged jurors and scheduled a new session between the two parties, Sirens Javed White and Hobert Py Lingenteiter noted among attendees.
A derailment near Frisco injured several crew members including Pinehuss Ban and Fels 18 Frtern. Train No tot derailed at the Giant aedadplin junction. Injuries ranged from lacerations to sprains and fractures, with some passengers and staff hospitalized.
A weather front dumped sleet over New York causing service disruption on the elevated lines. A fire sparked by the ice on a third rail near a Gray Belitke location caused damage but was extinguished with minimal injuries. Temperature reports follow from February 17.
J Farrah a gardener recounts shocking details from Tuquest claiming wrongdoing and misconduct. He names local figures and describes events tied to a public inquiry.
The Weylum inquest into the death of patient Jimon Maxwell concluded with attendants Nell and Petersen held on murder charges. Testimony indicated Maxwell died after a beating by the two attendants in Ward 3 while overseen by staff, with investigators scrutinizing ward conditions and patient welfare.
Minneapolis authorities pursued A. A. James, a fugitive ex-mayor candidate, with papers for his return from Hancock, New Hampshire. Reported as having fled Kentucky, the man faced multiple indictments and alleged schemes affecting local elections.
Bucklin, Kun, Fey report several trains trapped by snow in the vicinity. The westbound Kor Takend passenger derailed after stopping yesterday, and the Golden State Limited along with two freights remain stalled between hare end Batohin Sau. Eastbound United also stalled near here, with service expected to resume today. Weather forecaster Chiewga Fey predicts fair tonight and tomorrow with slowly rising temperatures west portion.
Governor Bailey opposes exempting notes and mortgages from taxation. he fears uneven treatment and rising interest rates. A state law taxing all property equally is urged to avoid capital flight. county borrowers warn exemptions could drive taxes up and tighten credit as land prices rise and real estate deals surge.
A fragmentary text mentions the creation of separate protocols with Norway and Sweden. It references the European Union as a model and the drafting of formal agreements. The passage is garbled but indicates negotiations and potential institutional alignment.
A crowd of 19 youths traveling by train car were struck when a Rio Grande West passenger train derailed near an early morning scene. One person, Pearl Quailer, was killed instantly, while several others were seriously injured, including a man seated near the actver's seat.
A terse Washington report notes a conference between a state department official and Mr Bowen discussing standards for aviation claim sampling and the related desire of signatories. The fragment outlines preparations and aims but lacks clear context or full names.
Mrs A H Thompson a leading Topeka clubwoman lies at 607 West Tenth Street in a serious condition after diphtheria and subsequent complications. Doctors fear for her recovery as her family notes a rapid decline despite earlier improvement from anti toxins and surgery for a painful jaw infection. The Topeka Federation praised her civic work and leadership, including decorating school rooms and advocacy for urban improvement, with decades of service in club and national women’s organizations.
A garbled report notes a conference between Santa Fe officials and moteliers and teammen, with poets mentioned and unclear outcomes. It cites a committee and Saturday activity, aiming to address an unspecified issue amid confusion and misprints.
Bitter cold and heavy snowfall prevail with a four inch drift and temperatures plunging to three degrees below zero. Rail service reports delays and sharp winds as cities from Oklahoma to Texas see colder conditions and shifting storm patterns in a weekend of record low readings.
Fragmented OCR text reports that a New York City company on Coder Waliant and Liberty Streets advanced all grades of refined sugar. The notice references the Mutual Jaze Te anience Company and mentions a date in connection with the sugar advance, though the wording is garbled.
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