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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1903

Page

3

Railroad News outlines Galveston coast line extension plans

A garbled dispatch outlines a proposed short line from Galveston to the coast, detailing a planned extension to Portales and connections with the Gulf, with mentions of Texico Pecos Valley routes and the New Mexico line. The article notes the project is not yet fully formed and subject to developments.

Pesh Portales Tie Gulf Colrade Aetia Beata Peel New Mexico Dune Nous Eplaestre

Unclear OCR Fragment on Local Event in Central Area

Fragmentary text mentions Central area activity, possible teams or figures, and references to formations or events. Names and places are garbled, limiting clear extraction of a distinct incident or outcome.

Settlement Difficulties Loom in Double Holder Case

A fragmented report notes settlement hurdles in a double holder dispute. Officials worry the process stumbles over shared ownership claims while power shortages threaten responsive operations and ongoing legal steps. Details remain unclear due to garbled text.

Incomprehensible Train Incident Report From Conference

Fragments describe incidents on trains and conductors, noting a committee’s attendance at a conference. A delegate mentions a proposed percentage increase but stresses uncertainty and incomplete data. The text references the Belgae route and compares incident counts to Orhnega road without clear figures.

Gustars Orhnega Road Belgae Lee

Snowbound Train Yard Snowball Fight At San Bernardino

Railroad workers in San Bernardino staged a snowball fight on top of freight cars and in the yard as snow covered the tracks and tops of box cars. The chaotic scene disrupted operations and drew attention from onlookers and supervisors alike.

Seo Bernardino Sa | Bernarding Tinee-Index Cajon Suromit Uysome

Smoke fills Santa Fe building after short fire on Tuesday

A Tuesday blaze at the Santa Fe office building caused a strong pine odor and smoke to fill the structure. Firemen from the roundhouse department quickly connected hoses and contained the fire within about an hour. No injuries or major damage to offices were reported as occupants evacuated safely.

Ringe Theoes Paar Mamas Bocee Good- Sue Tisst Sante Fe

82 Million for Betterment Figures From Santa Fe Improvements

A garbled 1920s syndicated financial item examines Santa Fe improvements, earnings, and costs, noting Inland earnings, bonds, and dividends amid railway operations. Scattered names and local shop references appear, detailing management efforts and personnel in an extensive, unclear financial synopsis.

Caney right of way ultimatum sparks railroad bid

Mudge sends a firm demand for a $5,000 payment for Caney Caney right of way with a warning of higher figures if negotiations fail. The Caney community hears a demand that the railroad would pay over five thousand dollars to secure the route between Caney and Higvvans, with a contested valuation and threats of further action.

Topeara Joplin Service Altered Travel Route

The months of discussion centered on Missouri Pacific officials visiting Fort Seynas last weekend. The aim was to review the KN & TD route and consider reversing line operations to improve service to Port Beatt and adjacent areas. Officials weighed extracting service fruit and potential patronage shifts if a new center service is installed.

Fort Sey Nas KN. & TD Port Beatt Mailrush Beit Rauthers KN & da Wenichl

Fragmented OCR Tales From a Northern California Route

A garbled report describes scattered letters and a chained sequence of actions near a bridge and railway area in California. The text references a Lawrence Journal reader sketch, a rapid sequence of events, and a driver’s reaction, but details are unclear due to OCR corruption.

Anteber Raseg California Lawrence Journal

Multiplied Capital Stock Recasts and Rail Disaster

The Souin Valley Railway reampany died with in secretary of state today in certificate of increase of capital stock from $10,000 by $5008 otc. Seven Brughtons Ditched at the Junction Emporia Kansas, Feb. The Santa Fy bed nowreck at Emporis Junction. Weine ay mofully As freight car No. 3 came to a halt, a collision caused seven cars to derail and an engine tun through a sw mess.

David Driswetl Eaton Allen Sondofler Aickneam Wwe Tharten Bt Puiller Ely Paswenitir Hay Ste Pattheen Istana Fterlingma Souin Valley Railway Emporia Kas Feb Santa Emporis Junction Weine At & Ofelook Ieee Hon Sid

Wrecking car incident reported near Tureka before noon

A garbled note describes a wrecking car traveling from Tureka shortly before noon to finish cleaning duties. The readable text provides no clear names, dates, or outcomes, but indicates a local incident with transportation or municipal work context.

Tureka Munni

Health and digestion woes from rushed noon meals

Fragmentary lines describe hurried lunches harming digestion and nourishment. A speaker recalls personal health decline years ago and criticizes fast eating. Mentions Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a cleansing remedy amid concerns about nutrition and strength.

Pierce

Untitled Local Notice on Automotive and Rail Affairs

A fragmented report from a Wisconsin area mentions car, rail, and street issues, with references to Passie Du Chien and Green Bay. It notes a temporary suspension of a project and plans for a railway board, noting officials including John Kempton and Andrew Murray.

New Barber Bill Sparks Town Controversy

A lengthy piece details a proposed barber regulation bill backed by labor unions and opposed by local figures. The measure would affect towns over 2000 in population, aiming to curb sanitary issues and regulate barbershop practices, with mixed support across several communities and opposition from some council members.

Witcreawne & Derhery Kochenor Can Nord Sry Dave Mery Peck Butler

McFarland Charges Spark City Council Inquiry

Dr McFarland files a broad set of accusations against the police department and city officials, prompting a 3 to 3 split vote on whether to pursue a formal investigation. The council debates who will lead, what testimony may be taken, and whether witnesses will testify under oath as controversy over policing conduct and mayoral roles intensifies.

John Bunyan Copanies Fasibud Mbt McParland Inventilazion Pounell Tase Niche McFarland Rouneil Aso McParland Merced Parker Bemrumeduuad Mote Ase Chargin Eoumeil CAY Spamker S.A. Schmoson Nader Mepur Cere Ion Bale Counellian Griley Courtlinian Seenison Phil Teverend Counciimen Weber Swendeain Maine California Minnesota Florida as _Bonoratie Sam Anc District Court Fentinmen Eubrni Carrie Aaseee Nation Frank Raynor Kansas Sreonere Jos Noe Iber Bart of Salsona T. Wfarland

Lincoln Center Murder Trial Chooses Jury Amid Delays

Lincoln County courtroom heard the murder case against Shirk of Dordt and his father-in-law Fubn Nhan as jurors were sought throughout the day. The proceedings included adjournments to call additional potential jurors and the courtroom management by Judge Geet of the county. E A McParland, county treasurer, acted as the county representative while defense counsel George Th Abel and Thusick argued for the accused.

Lincoln Center Seed E. A. McParland Metarany George Th Abel

Pensions for Kansans Dying in Washington list

Washington February 19 pensions for Kansans named Horace Sovville Hays W Mc Cosh Industry SE2 Kelly Kansas City 38 Wesley Prise Hevler 1 Woiltan T Act Arkanens Etine Rerver America 12 Renfrew Valley Malls John Treat Guleen Wirews and dependent relatives Mary Porter McPherson 11 Original-Charnex Lave Fort Scott George Horner Hutchinson Samuel J Gihorn Barrington 17 James Wor ley dead Clay Center Joel Budson Lenora 12

Washington Horace Sovville Hays Tenyarmin W. McCosh Industry Kelly Kansas City Wesley Prise Hevler Woiltan T. Act Arkanens Mary Porter McPherson Fort Scott Tachimse George Horner Hutchinson Samuel J. Gihorn Barrington James T. Worley Clay Center Hid Joel Bud~son Lenura

Tows's Coach Resigns From Des Moines University

Dr A A Knipe resigns after four years guiding the university football team in Des Moines. A former member of the champion Pennsylvania seven, Knipe announced his departure to the board of indices in New York, with emphasis placed on his prior triumphs and future plans.

Tows Des Moines A. A Knipe Hiate ‘University New York Degente Af Ines City Wucles Do Hagen Knipe Peonnslvania Seven Iawn Eas: Aiven Promirienon Iehigett Seareeo

Sunshine of True Health and Life After Agony

Advertisement recounts relief from liver complaints and general misery through Paine's Celery Compound. Personal testimonial claims dramatic improvement after two weeks, praising the medicine as life saving and effective where doctors failed. Beaumont Tennessee patient recounts decades of suffering ending with renewed strength.

Otter Erie Beaumont Semphis Healey Paine

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