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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1903
Page
4
A fragmentary report describes a confusion over office locations and missing passes. It mentions suspects including William Seti Tach and Jo Gildersiaers, with references to a desk, an envelope, and a letter containing a instruction. The text hints at political tension and alleged alterations to a record.
A garbled report claims the Chicago Great Western may acquire the Maple Leaf line in a major railroad consolidation. The tale mentions Chicago Milwaukee St Paul as buyers with ongoing uncertainty about sale terms and future operators. The piece hints at the broader history of U S railroads and the potential end of independent systems.
An old wood numbered engine from the Frisco, once in service, has been sent to Frelingfield shops for repair or scrap. It is described as worn and rusted, with commentary noting its poor condition compared with modern autos. The engine may have originally been No. 4 of the Petecyan and could be twenty six years old.
Fragmented OCR describes a legal action involving a board and railroad firms including St. Louis and others. It mentions charges of Omnicmiint and various named entities, with a focus on a broad union of parties and a periodical public action. The text is garbled but centers on a legal case against multiple railroad interests and their associates.
The document outlines pension eligibility and retirement rules for a service, detailing monthly benefit payments, limits on pension if the service is terminated, and the effect of leave or permanent separation. It notes board approval required for certain caps and describes distributions and allowances by month.
The American host Weht and Power Company of New York asserts control over Johnstop patents and unveils a process to manufacture both fuel and incendiary guns from crude oil. Immediate development is promised, with a tank capable of fitting the locomotive tender to hold a dense fuel, promising one third the cost of current fuel. Tests of a practical nature are planned soon and will be watched closely.
A man was crushed and waited in a hitching trunk car for over an hour before an ambulance conveyed him to hospital. The injured was transported from Newdler to Los Angeles, a journey of 245 miles, with delays blamed on lack of available conveyance and foggy conditions. No clear cause for the crash was established, and the incident prompted witness accounts from a friend traveling with Arkil. The ambulance finally arrived around 8 o clock after fourteen hours in transit.
Freesrsetertnn describes an AN MA Tem porter sedterany Geld conversation after a collision at Simm California. The official says he returned to examine a wick and found it burned for over four hours. The witness suspects a Mexican tempering the wick along the road that day, complicating the incident narrative.
A fragmented account describes a land and road deed last week in Chese county transferring tracts to the Orient. The route from Pile at Matted Green to Deere is set and grading will begin from Wichita cast toward Sedewtek Huiley line with a contractor named Rent coordinating a return to Wichita for work.
Readable fragments describe contract expiration and potential changes affecting goal scoring. Mentions Seow, Rock Intasd, Lee Veet, and references a planned event at Cavewen road. Context unclear but implies shifts in duties and responsibilities following the expiration.
The section foreman on the Biveke Esher, Patricnsend, was accused of shifting loyalties as the newspaper notes the wider public discussion. Ford reportedly offered $250 through a lawyer, prompting criticism of trust in the community and concerns over proper conduct. Prominent figures such as August Belmont and John Waterbury were named in discussions linked to interstate commerce policy and regional tensions.
A National Biscuit Company advertisement extols Uneeda Biscuit as a modern breakthrough in soda crackers. It describes choosing the finest materials and equipment to keep crackers fresh and clean, challenging old bakers’ traditions, and pledges to tell the tale again for those settling for stale crackers.
Long article details railroad staff layoffs and reassignments at Lewinville and Nashville lines. It notes workers like Miller, Teves, Mover, and Brown returning from layoff, new machinery and electric lighting in the planing mill, the coach shop, and the power house, plus changes in supervision and a fatal asthma death in the tune room.
Kansas pension notices list increases for several recipients including Wim W Berbert Topeka and Elisha M Root Russell with amounts such as 10 dollars and 38 dollars. Other names appear with smaller sums and widows pensions noted for relatives.
The torpedo boat destroyer MacDonough tested a measured mile off Wood End Provincetown after weather delays. It exceeded contract speed briefly but endurance tests faced valve failures and conservative officials doubted the final return could meet 25 knots while under peak conditions.
A long fragmentary message from Missouri recounts letters urging Senator West to decline reelection. It alleges Democrats are dissatisfied with West’s record while supporters insist he will not seek another term. The text hints at party strategy and public statements about retirement.
A string of property transfers is reported, detailing buyers and sellers such as A W Tinkham and A G Lars non with $1000 for lot 102 and south half 199 areas 2 part 23, M Of two, 12 range 16 TL, B McClintock to E Poindettar for $4900 for tote 97, 9%, Tod and Eighth Avenue weet, and several other parcels including Fillmore Street, Highland avenue subdivision, and Monron street additions.
News item reports Lessir F. Rene leaving the newspaper field to pursue mining interests in Colorado. The report notes a six o’clock dinner at the cyclepalace luncheon following the departure, marking a transition in the local press and mining community.
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