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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1903

Page

4

Railroad Contract Sparks 4000 Men at Work Soon

Talks of a major railroad contract lead to immediate mobilization with 4000 workers to begin within 30 days. Officials project completion of the line in two years, detailing the route near the Mansano range and outlining station, crew, and supply plans for the project in the unfolding timetable.

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Fragmented local notice reveals partial tale of unrest and danger

The readable fragments describe a tense scene with a crowd and a man hiding near a fire door. A sense of danger and fear appears as onlookers witness a confusing disturbance and potential violence. Names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Rock Island and Northern Sacorities in the Erte Deal

Fragmentary text notes a dispute involving Rock Island and Northern Sacorities in the Erte deal with partial references to dementia, control, and a safety or oversight claim. The readable portions hint at a legal or financial contention with unspecified parties and dates.

J.J. Hilt Rock Island

Scrofula Threatens Health Through Ancestral Taint

An early 1900s public health notice explains that scrofula is hereditary, linked to tainted ancestry or food, showing gland ulcers, bone and joint weakness, sores, and deformities. It warns of blood taint across generations, urges constitutional remedies, and promotes the Swift Sports Co. Atlanta, Ga. claim of offering a cure without minerals, urging readers to seek treatment if signs appear.

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Plan for carrying out the airship incident discussed

A terse briefing outlines how to implement a plan related to the airship affair. JP Morenn & Co will supervise, with Mr Moriah as chairman of the committee and Mr $3b involved. Augmented by discussions of coast guard and railroad officials, the plan aims to manage the immediate steps and timelines.

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They Have Geen Wells as Coast Line Men Demand Raises

Los Angeles January 18 Geuinral Mauger schedules meetings as a wage dispute with conductors and engineers escalates The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and related groups push for a 4 3 percent raise while threatening possible action and emphasizing the conductors and spikermen are among the world’s best organized unions in a stalled negotiation with managers and a public commission.

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Caught in a Saloon. Severe Penalty for A Bibulous Worker

An Southern Pacific boilermaker in Los Angeles faces disciplinary action after going to a saloon during working hours. Foreman Hodwinger observed the misconduct and the man was discharged. The worker claimed unjust dismissal as he left the yard. A subsequent confession by Newton in a nearby jail linked the event to the saloon visit.

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Chicago Scale Advances In Wages And Prices

Report outlines wage and price adjustments across industries in Chicago as standards shift. Mentions hourly rates and per item increments, noting widespread increases from 20 to 38 cents per hour in various roles along with new advance conditions and employer expectations.

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Disjointed Publicity Sparks Police Watch In New York

Disjointed OCR text describes a suspect linked to William and Santa Fe, mentioning New York police scrutiny and a contested public image. It references a hospital, a rail line project between Santa Fe and Turre ne, and a rail engine test. Details are garbled but imply investigations, passenger rail updates, and local civic actions.

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May come to Kansas rumors of U P shops move

Rumors spread of Union Pacific shops shifting to Maryavills in Kansas, with mentions of Topeka trips and a Saturday meeting. Officials including W. Darnes and local committee members discuss railway changes, schedules, and potential impacts on transport and industry.

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Theories About Food And A Few Related Facts

A fragmented discussion on diet and digestion outlines old and new theories about healthy eating. It highlights claims favoring meat and dairy for vitality, cautions against overindulgence, and promotes a digestive remedy attributed to Stuart's Dyspepsia.

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The Smallest Pony In The World Reported

A report from Detroit Free Press describes an astonishing creature titled the smallest pony. The tiny horse, weighing about 1 01 pounds and measuring inches long, stands only seven years old yet remains diminutive. Owner Morrison acquired the creature in Tasmania, with locals revering such beings as sacred. The animal reportedly easily lifts its head and endures a tapered jump before escaping a net.

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Unclear Election Prospects Amid Turbulent Politics

The text discusses uncertainty around a major political meeting and potential events in November, noting pressure on candidates and partisan dynamics. It mentions Delaware and references to Addicks and Ad Micks as central figures, with concerns about forward-looking actions and party alignment.

J. Edward Ad Micks Gwar

Delaware Senate Seats and Addicksism Put to Test

In a tangled party maneuver Democrats and Republicans weigh how to fill a vacant Delaware senate seat. The editorial argues that backing either Addicks or a Democrat risks reshaping power, leaving a two-year seat and the rise of Addicksism looming unless a cross-party compromise occurs before the assembly vote.

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Rail safety device tests at Berlin to prevent train collisions

Reports from Berlin describe an electrical collision prevention system tested for trains. Mason outlines a third-rail conductor with a square enclosure housing brakes, lamps, and alarm bells linked to the engine driver. The device enables simultaneous braking and warning upon command, with ready indications and a German government order for further track testing.

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Fragmented text on pay and ethics in labour dispute

The readable lines point to a discussion about pay, duties, and integrity of a worker in a troubling text. It mentions temptation, fraud, and the challenge of upholding duty while facing financial pressure and external pressures.

White Ribbon Remedy touted as cure for drink craving

An advertisement promotes White Ribbon Remedy claiming it cures thirst for alcoholic stimulants and aids temperance work. It targets social drinkers and problem drinkers, lists contributors and endorsers, and offers trial packages via mail from Townsend and Boston druggists.

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Rural Mail Carrier Delivers Change and Convenience

A detailed account praises rural free delivery for farmers, noting post offices will provide weather letters and newspapers to doorsteps. It highlights the role of rural carriers, often local men, in transporting mail and parcels, improving farm life, education, and market knowledge while boosting carrier income and community ties.

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Rural Free Delivery Routes Expand Across the Nation

The piece describes the expansion of Rural Free Delivery routes and how farmers petition officials to establish new paths. It notes route requirements of 20 to 38 miles, connections between lodgings, and the need for multiple road exits. The Detroit Free Press reports details from the American Benevolent Association event with a 2 cent admission.

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