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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1903

Page

5

Turbulent election reveals shifting party balance and public discontent

The report notes Republican and Democratic deputies facing long campaigns as voters weigh party gains and losses. It highlights unsettled sentiment toward leadership, calls for decisive action in the Senate, and signals rising challenges for the administration amid persistent economic strains and public weariness.

Cable tariff notes and world cables project outline

A fragmentary, old style report outlines major transoceanic cable projects and costs. It mentions New York reception, Parisian links, and European connections, detailing planned cables, routes, and financial figures across a world telegraph network with named firms and engineers.

Fragmentary legislative rant yields unclear protests

Disjointed OCR text shows a chaotic political complaint accusing lawmakers and governance failures. Names, dates, and clear actions are missing, leaving only scattered phrases about legislation and authority without verifiable specifics.

Topeka Mayoral Race Turns On Prohibition Issue

Amid wartime style rhetoric, Topeka voters weigh candidates in a bitter race centered on saloon opposition. A crowded field, including Bergundthal, frames the struggle as pro prohibition forces celebrate restraint while critics warn of municipal crime and disorder if lax. The outcome hinges on law and order versus business speculation, with residents urged to consider temperance and reform.

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JAXHAWRED JOTS Mete Jaxhawred Jots and Patrols

Fragmented OCR notes describe a scene at a gathering with crowds and unusual names. Mentions a hunter, a deckard heat tree, and a walnut jog. Vague references to Lake water, whisky, and shaves. No clear event or person clearly established.

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Scrofula Traits Across Ages Inherited Health Issue

Scrofula is commonly inherited with few entirely free from it. Pale weak children are often afflicted, and many adults suffer. Common signs include neck swellings abscesses eruptions inflamed eyelids sore ears rickets and wasting, indicating a general debility.

Hood's Sarsaparilia and Pills Claim Permanent Cures

An advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilia and Pills provide permanent cures based on testimonials. It cites a Parker City Indiana woman who used the remedy and felt better, claiming Hood's Sarsaparilia both promises and keeps its cure.

J. H. Joma Parker City Ind Hood

Fragmented Literacy Echoes in a 19th Century Column

A garbled OCR style piece recalls social mores, weather, and daily life scenes. It mentions a New Combis Eppelia nomiin, a Rexuw night, a Topeka event, and a parade. The text hints at families, mothers, servants, and cultural expectations amid a fragmented narration.

Quaker Reflections from the Philadelphia Record

A fragmented collection of whimsical reflections and snippets on money, art, and social mores. It weaves humorous lines about thrift, price, and value with quips about love, debt, and miserliness, presenting a mosaic of wry observations and urban reminiscences.

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Editorial on the Burdick murder and women suspects

An editorial argues the Burdick murder implicates jealousy and possible female involvement yet cautions against overreach. It questions motives, notes several women linked by rumor, and calls for careful evidence before blaming any suspect.

Money Order Clerk Sees Blessing From Paine's Celery Compound

An Roxbury Mass post office money order clerk reports relief from fatigue and skin troubles after using Paine's Celery Compound. The ad-style testimonial claims improved vitality, appetite, and general health, noting blood cleansing benefits and renewed vigor.

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Unclear War on a Cold Calculating Murder Theory

Fragmented excerpts discuss a murder case with debates on whether a man or a woman carried out the killing. It references anxious public sentiment, possible motives, and investigations, noting evidence is not yet conclusive. The text also shifts to telegraph operators seeking pay increases and notes on news distribution.

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Disastrous Fire Reported At City Store

A printer’s wire transcription describes a disastrous fire at 3 o clock in the evening that wrecked a store on State Street. The origin is unknown, discovered by Officer O Brien, with flames issuing from an alley entrance and the rear of the building filling with smoke as firefighters arrived to find rapid progress.

Ising Reanard Philippines Chicago Obrien Neafis Sith Dresan State Street O Brien Alewedly Uaek Inelower Nowe Mullinan Street

Designation of Midshipmen and visitors at naval academy

The president named midshipmen at the naval academy including Ralph Earle Sampson son of Admiral Sampson and J W Philip son of Rear Admiral Philip among others and designated alternates Geo W Simpson and W Price Wilthamuren. also named five visitors to the academy for the coming term with a list of officials and locations across several states.

Washington Terge Ralph Earle Sampson Sampson J. W. Philip Philip Alfred H Miles Chas St. Mile Usn Rufus King Charles Hing Sloan Powenhoiver Danenhower

Favorable to Cuba Treaty Report Advances

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee today authorized a favorable report on the Cuba reciprocity treaty with an amendment. The measure, linked with other reciprocity pacts, would become effective if approved by both houses and signed by the president. It mirrors similar agreements and aims to boost trade while maintaining existing policy.

Washington Ows Orf

County antitrust cases put county in funding bind

County Attorney Nichols filed antitrust suits against 56 life insurance firms. Commissioners backed prosecutions for potential fines, but learned funds would not go to the treasury, sparking a dispute over court costs and potential appeals that could drain the county.

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President and Beggars How the Little Incident in Dallas

A fragmentary Dallas item recalls how the President and beggars story spread from Mrs Roosevelt to Dallas ladies. It notes the social maneuvering, mentions Mrs Poccevelt sending requests to the Dallas chapter, and hints at reactions to the affair. The piece reflects early 20th century press tone and social intrigue surrounding the presidency.

Dallas Texas Wes Roosevelt Poccevelt Davis

Low Golonist Rail Rates to Northwest and California

From Pebruuty II unti April 30, the Buritueten maker greatly reduce ene wy rates for settlers golme t California, Montana, Big Horn Bushit, Sinho, Washington, Oregon, Pusat Bound County and British Columbia. Reduction ranges from 25 to 40 percent.

Northwest California Golme Montana Big Horn Bushit Sinho Washington Oregon Pusat Bound County British Columbia

Exquisitely Worked Handkerchief Offer Sparks Refined Debate

A listing quotes a $25 handkerchief with delicate embroidery and a spending argument about its value. It notes past costs and hypothetical savings if the item were purchased, plus references to photography and portraits, with mentions of prices around $15 and broader requests for similar pieces from various sources.

Treresdine

Local municipal meeting announced in city notice

A brief local notice states there will be a municipal meeting at a designated post location. Details are scant due to fragmented text, but the event is officially scheduled by city authorities and intended for community discussion.

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Deaths and Funerals Notice

Mrs Aflaline Nurthe died at home of Mrs John G Otis, December inglely. services to be held at a later date at St Oetose. Interment arrangements by Ticket Offer, Unley Paste Railroad, Kansas Avenue.

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