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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1903

Page

5

Vast Wealth Gaps Tracked Across Nations In Late Report

A long extract from Associated Press reports global wealth patterns, noting New York courts actions, public spending, and economic forecasts. It highlights U.S. wealth per person near 50 thousand dollars, Britain and Germany rank, and shifts in stock and streetcar prices, with commentary on population growth and infrastructure.

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US Interest in China Opens Door to Trade Growth

The United States shows growing interest in China, aiming to expand open trade and cooperation. Analysts note a shift as experts from the United States and China consider mutual benefits and market access, reflecting a broader push to strengthen ties across Asia.

China Wesechwana

Fragmented Dispatches on Trade and Local News

The clipping surveys Atlantic trade with China and mentions port activity at Newcheng and Shangxi, noting U.S. exports of cotton goods and a 1900s import balance. It also reports assorted local items: horse sales, town politics, taxes, social incidents, and community notices from Brown and neighboring counties.

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Reflections of a Bachelor in the New York Press

Fragmented text discusses a bachelor’s reflections and social scenes with disjointed phrases about relationships and behavior, mentioning names and dates in a vague, era-esque voice. The garbled OCR hints at examining male and female roles and social expectations, with unclear chronology or events.

Topeka Girls Defeat Kansas City Team In Close Basketball Match

The Topeka high school girls defeated the Kansas City team in a hard fought game by a score of 11 to 9. The report notes a brief recap and mentions a local event with speakers and prizes, including references to Washburn University and a Gamma Sigma Literary society.

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100 Doses For One Dollar Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad

An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best valued medicine promising cost effective blood purification. It claims to cure pimples eczema eruptions tiredness loss of appetite and general debility and speaks of personal testimonials from a Washington DC area reader.

Hood

City Franchises Spark Debate on Costs and Reform

Citizens and officials clash over railroad franchise terms and city revenue. The State Journal urges careful action and warns councils against biased measures while noting past failures and the need for a fair ordinance benefiting both company and city. A Chicago trip and reorganized rail plans loom as central factors.

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Glanders in Topeka Alarm Among Horsemen

In Topeka horsemen warn of a glanders outbreak after two city horses die within weeks. Vets report symptoms similar to glanders and fear spread through contact with nose and eye discharges. Authorities debate whether to euthanize infected animals as a costly wartime precedent looms.

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New Santa Fe Train Service Details

On June 4 a new Santa Fe train will start a pew train service between Chiomde i0iate and the olne with branding on the Calstado Fiyer. Equipment will include a dining car and a link to the Cali forate Lienited men. The train departs in the evening around 3 o'clock and arrives in Colorado Springs the next day near noon.

Sante Fe Chiomde Olne Calstado Califorate Colorado Springs

Fragmented OCR shows unclear divicer market notes

Scattered text appears to reference a rush start and various names and actions, including mentions of "Panel Ne Minrenn" and "Thomas 8 Morgan" with uncertain context. The fragmentary lines hint at a market or panel discussion but lack coherent events or outcomes.

Divicer

W. Myers & Co Move To New Store Location

In a relocated operation grocers and merchants shift to a Bew location on Worth avenues near Tenth street. The store unveils newly added features including a terse and tandem seating area with special tor amenities. W. Byers and the Blaine company showcase their shareholding and activities during the opening week.

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City Council Debates Street Railway Franchise Changes

Council considers a new street railway franchise ordinance amid calls to refer the measure to committees. Debates focus on propulsion method, rail lay requirements, which streets are authorized, and a 20 year term. Provisions on net earnings shares and reporting are also questioned as councilors push for revisions.

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Water plant ownership move discussed by city leaders

Mr Street of the To Water company outlines a plan to transfer ownership of the water plant to the city, with the council weighing agreements and payments as the mayor and city attorney speak in the afternoon session. The town plans to confirm election results and a council vote later tonight to proceed with the proposed transfer.

Hames J. Streat To. Water Company Anne Ely Tata Airipady Edo Tadke

Vinewood Dye Kn Tay Delegation Tour Sparks City Rail Plan

A city council delegation toured the Vinewood area to inspect new railway work. Officials and business owners discussed track ballast, water supply, and a possible summer visitor quota with plans for a hotel and transit improvements in Vinewood.

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Frisco Collision Kills Engineer in Missouri

An engineer from Springfield Missouri John Osenforth died in a collision between a westbound passenger train and two freight trains near Carthage Missouri at noon Sunday. The crash damaged multiple cars, injured several people and halted service. the passenger train had arrived ahead of schedule.

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To Bains Salaries The City Budget Controversy

Fragmented OCR text describes salary provisions and city officials including the mayor, police chief, city engineer, and council members. It references a budget, expenditures, and a proposed raise or allotment tied to a national pay scale, with unclear figures and context.

Boltce

Pension day changes line for veterans checks delivery

The article notes a new pension system reducing in-person visits as checks will be mailed to veterans. Rural service enables home delivery in most areas, with exact addresses required. Postmaster Gathrite explains this ensures timely, safe payment and deters early cashing by others.

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Seven killed and 30 hurt in Detroit train collision

Detroit reports seven dead and about thirty injured as Grand Trunk Pan-American flyer derailed into a crowd of Pullman passengers at Bequinder and Camilo streets while boarding a Toledo-bound train. Casualties include an unidentified child and Stanley Riezchoinke of Toledo. many rushed to nearby hospitals as police managed crowds. In other items, Missouri toppled Kansas 8 4 in a college game, DePauw announces presidency of Charles Bacon, and a shooting in Butte leaves two women and a man wounded with one fatality.

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Circus Day Draws Busy Season With Grand Acts

The circus opens its season in St Louis and travels to nearby towns. Promoted acts include Belle brothers and a renowned acrobat troupe with death-defying stunts. Visitors are urged to buy tickets at the City Ticket Office near Union Pacific Railroad on Kansas Avenue.

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