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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1904

Page

3

Panic on trolley car injures Independence riders

An electric trolley car derailment on Twelfth Street and Cleveland Avenue caused panic as passengers including Mrs Nolan of Independence and Mrs Berely were injured. A woman struck her head and others sustained pain from a stampede as the car halted at the scene and passengers were assisted to local stores and homes.

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Newland Elected at Retail Grocers Convention

The text records election results for a pirates year with officers including President A. W. from Atlanta Vice President A. Suse from San Francisco Secretary Keet Minos from St Paul Treasurer Galigsh Colweade and others. It mentions Great Western railway schedules and multiple states listing towns and territories for travel.

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Heir and Found in Sacramento Hospital

A nationwide search ends as Geores Miller, exiled from Brooklyn for years, is located in Sacramento County Hospital. He recovers from fever while executors pursue his share of a fortune estimated at nearly one million dollars. His father is presumed dead and Miller will be brought home to claim the estate.

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Iowa State Normel Debaters Defeat Kansas State Team

The Cedar Falls competition saw the Iowa State Normel debating team defeat the Kansas State Norm of Emporia. The debate centered on Free Mail Delivery for Cart, with later notes on committee actions and legal notices including a divorce ruling in Concordia.

Cedar Falls Iowa State Normel Kansas State Norn Emporia

Severe storm cripples Kansas City water and transit

A devastating rainstorm floods Kansas City Missouri area destroying a 3% inch pumping station and a 40 inch pipe while high water delays streetcar service across most lines. The storm disrupts Elm Ridge branch traffic and leaves rail riders stranded as authorities shut flood prone areas and report fatalities.

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Santa Fe to Hire Strikebreakers From East for West Work

New Mexico reports say strikebreakers arrived in Albuquerque, with three perloads today. Some men sent west to join Santa Fe shops while others remain for evaluation. Wages at the Santa Fe line are noted as high.

Albuquerque Coast Vines Sefigman Winslo Palaus Santa Fe

Temporary truce declared Between Rafrouls and Scalpers

Chicago reports a tentative pause in hostilities between rival groups during railway ticket dealings. Officials outline conditions for stable passage and ticketing as talks proceed, with lines drawn on permitted overland travel and broker activity.

Harriman Finds Western Prosperity Exceeds Hopes

Observer notes by Harriman indicate the West is more prosperous than expected. He cites improving conditions in the West and Northwest, contrasting with prior depressions, and comments on transportation links and markets shaping a brighter outlook.

Unclear fragmentary text hints at rail and office mergers

Fragmentary OCR notes mention merging offices and railroad topics. It references Union Pacific, Teports India, and unspecified plans or orders. Context is obscured with garbled phrases and lacks coherent events or dates.

Northwestern Railway Information Bureau Opens in Chicago

Public service bureau established by Northwestern Railway in Chicago to aid travelers. Hours from 6 a m until midnight on Sundays, offering convenience to the traveling public as the special feature of the initiative.

Northwestern Railway Chicago Bet Saaeentreas Peblic Weimer Pulliam Ate League

Complaint over freight charges presented to officials

Officials at the port received complaints about Sante P charges for transferring cases and freight rate disputes. Detailing names such as Orta and Het, the grievances concern the ten lara transfer fees and related costs.

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Off BURNERS IN SERVICE Cane Beit Santa Fe Possession

Cane Bet and Tracsling Eganee report delivery completed with engines 012, 057 and 037 in service. W Rothrock of the Santa Fe took the first time out Tuesday, as the Cane Bet and Tracsling Eganee assume control amid a busy transfer.

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Unclear fragmentary text about a battle or incident

Fragmentary OCR reads about a crew or base in New York and San Francisco with references to shots, seats, engines, fear of tumbling into something, and an unclear event. The readable items are nonspecific and do not form a coherent report.

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Smith Leaves Dalhart in New Railway Role

Unclear text reports a man named Smith leaving Dalhart and taking a new position as chief clerk. Mentions a person Baw accepting a stable position with the Mexican government and Old Mexico context. Overall the fragment hints at appointments and administrative changes.

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Unclear text fragment on labor dispute and machinists

Fragmentary OCR notes describe anger and strikes involving workers from Strong City Kansas and Albuquerque circles. Mentions four game s aver yenteting and bellers facing action, with references to wage talks and shop layoffs amid labor unrest.

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Bird Vice President Headed Gould Ines Aid Effort

Bird served as vice president for Gould Ines aiding the SH Knight general fret effort.

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The World's Fair Line Ticket Ad From Missouri Pacific EY

An old railroad ticket advertisement from the Missouri Pacific line promotes a rapid World’s Fair journey. The fragment mentions timing, availability, and a traveler’s urgency, with scattered references to places like Valley Saugerties and a historical context.

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