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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
4
A narrative of a lone traveler from St Marys who walked and swam across a dangerous route to Topeka. Endurance and grit carried him nine days as he faced harsh currents and treacherous terrain while seeking passage and safety. The perilous journey tested strength, will, and survival against natural and logistical hurdles.
A vintage advertisement touts a teaved remedy claimed by thousands as unequaled for curing stomach and liver disorders, presenting bold assurances and promising quick relief through a specialized infusion.
Rail news notes cheaper round trip tickets from Kansas City to Chicago at $14.50 and $10 price cuts on Western routes. A summer War era travel boom is anticipated as cities like Chicago, Kansas City, and St Louis witness ongoing fare reductions and increased service toward midwestern and eastern destinations. Local meetings and youth associations plan visits to Chicago and Indianapolis, with various rail lines announcing reduced rates and summer excursions.
The readable remnants describe a chaotic record of eruptions and cryptic notes from offices and witnesses. Names and places are garbled, but reference to a deadline, warrants, and a bewildering sequence of events is evident amid torn passages.
Rail lines resume service after storms slowed travel. Frisco Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Missouri, St Louis Valley, and Central routes report trains moving from Union Station with several lines listed as active. River levels drop, enabling limited passenger and freight movements while other lines anticipate restoring service.
Chicago officials say ticket agents will ignore the circular appeal about a telegraphers boycott. The Santa Fe officers allege interference at joint stations and vow to respond with proportional protest actions to protect interests on the system.
Washington June 17 The Interstate Commerce Commission released a summary of its annual report on U.S. railroads for the fiscal year ending June 30. Total single track mileage reached 274,195 miles, up 248 miles. 1,228 locomotives and 1.64 million cars operated, with 348 in passenger service. Employer count 118, and payroll and wages at 150 percent of payroll equivalents. Operating expenses and dividends and debt figures show substantial growth. Freight and passenger safety and accident data indicate 74,200 accidents, 14 killed and 2008 injured, with per passenger mortality ratios noted.
The article notes reductions in freight rates affecting Pacific coast shipments. It describes an amendment to tariffs that shifts many commodities from slower continental routes to faster Pacific routes, with price cuts reported from 10 to 30 percent. The change aims to streamline freight from the West to the East and influence small buyers to place larger orders.
Unclear OCR reveals a plan for a Mexican railroad with Governor Orman and Denver financiers backing the enterprise. Mentions investors, corporate figures, and a national project tied to Denver capitalists and regional officials amid a push to build a rail route, with names and roles partially garbled.
Reports say Grand Trunk purchased the Toledo St Louis & Western railroad, linking Toledo to the Mississippi River at East St Louis. The move creates a Detroit Toledo route connection and fits with recent Clover Leaf and Cannlin company activity amid shifting rail alignments nationwide.
A disputed report on prohibition in Kansas prompts a query to Secretary of State Burrow. The exchange includes editorials from the South Boston paper and responses from state officials about enforcement and criminal trials across counties.
A plea praising efforts to reward rescuers at sea and on land appears as a writer appeals to the State Journal to publish a donation plan. The note argues for a communal fund raised by readers to recognize crews of rescue stations and others who saved lives during dangerous events.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a fatal incident at Bhutt Pass involving Standard CML competitors. It mentions a car crash near Tex yesterday, with unclear details and several garbled names and actions, including J M Schne and Basalie Art, among others.
A dying rancher shoots one attacker and wounds another during a highway assault near Cherie. Victim says security failed as the gunman, identified as a man named Cummins, is jailed for trial. Witness Anne Purchal of Kansas City testifies to life claim and motive. trial judge Boynard presides.
Unclear OCR fragment describes a resident Hepner, a wife and two children, and visiting relatives. Mentions city Sundar nights food and a Guniling bite. Reporting on family notes and missing clear dates or events.
President and Mrs Roosevelt reach Washington shortly after 10 o clock, after a trip from Charlottesville. They were met by officials and aides at the White House, resuming duties amid routine ceremonies.
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