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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
5
The St Paul Globe reports a forecast of near term weather impacts on grain and crop prospects. It notes winters and prices, with discussion of crop viability and market conditions affecting farmers and the home market. Rural economy and national freight factors are touched, including reference to grain export potential and pricing signals.
Disjointed notes reference Persian Gulf cautions and a German diversion, while Detroit Journal reports on a potential US tour and political themes. The piece mentions police actions, sensational lines about gems sold, and questions of innocence amid a brewing controversy.
A garbled fragmentary text touches on poetry and a teacher urging students to exercise daily. The scrambled lines mix bias and quotes, referencing burglars, writers, and a scribbler. The piece resembles a confused column or literary note from a historic page.
A garbled OCR snippet hints at readers reacting to a convoluted text. Names, places, and clear facts are obscured by errors, producing a puzzling excerpt about the archiver and a hinted visit or event without coherent details. The piece conveys confusion rather than a defined incident or outcome.
The text describes impurities within the body as causing pimples and eruptions, loss of appetite, fatigue, indigestion, headaches, and other troubles. It links humors like fiver Kidutus and organs to poor care and accumulation that litter the system.
A garbled excerpt mentions poor goods and prices, noting a tense market and rising costs. It hints at civic anxiety and distorted phrases about leadership and advice, with scattered references to doctors and a Cheyenne setting. The readable bits resemble a distressed mid century column on supply and public mood.
A garbled excerpt discusses gender norms and attire, noting women’s dress limits and a man’s contemplation of collaboration in social roles. The passage hints at constraints, personal expectations, and evolving behavior within relationships, rendered in a tattered 19th century tone.
The stalled discussion on the land measure continued in the House of Commons. Speaker Healy and Nat ionalist critics debated the bill’s aims and potential effects, with calls to convict government actions and questions about its impact on Ireland’s governance.
In St Leite on May 7 Detie Gong a 46 year old Chinese leper was captured and will be returned to Vie aiertery for Jane Wien a year. He was soieid to Chinese Winters as customers edit burl the Hoes learned of the nepEsete during the incident.
In Ontario a wreck fifty miles west of Port Arthur occurred when a wagon left the track in a storm. The car overturned and caught fire, leaving twelve dead and eight seriously injured. Wires were down and details were scarce due to high winds.
A collapse in a tunnel at Eggleston Virginia traps workers and buries thirteen. Rescuers recover several bodies as authorities and emergency crews mobilize. The incident remains under investigation with search efforts continuing at the site.
Fragmented OCR text shows a jumble of tax and railroad governance, with references to assessments, tariffs, and government entanglements. Mentions Kansas City, St Louis, Denver, and various officials amid a noisy dispute over interstate charges and rate structures.
A fragmented report notes a Democrat victory and references soldiers, a war, and a political event. Names and places are obscured, but the piece implies an electoral outcome linked to military or veteran matters with unclear details.
Brief telegrams note a board of trade April statement showing imports down 1285.00 and exports down 8750 010. Other items include a plea by a grave robber and various court and railroad notes across New York and Washington with mentions of judges, juries, and financial actions.
Mother Gray a longtime nurse at the New York Children’s Home offers her remedy Sweet Powders for Children now available in drug stores. The powder is mild, milk friendly, and advertised as helpful for feverish ness, constipation, headache, teething, stomach disorders, and worm removal. Priced at 25 cents. No substitutes. Cape Went dress ail en Olmuted LeRoy N.
Readable ad listing reductions on ladies washable shirts silk waists walking skirts mercerized petticoats and boys shirt waists. Items include ginghams madras laces and new weaves in blue brown gray designs with prices from 7c to several dollars. Ends with under vest styles offered at 7c.
Bryant reports a large crowd flocked to Squire Sitton’s home after a petrified man was unearthed on Henderson county land. Locals recounted the discovery by laborers, the curious visits of hundreds, and the eerie resemblance to a prominent figure, with townsfolk speculating on the statue’s origin and value and a possible auction or further display.
May 7 reports a smithy crowd in Bluffe Nebraska mobbed a non union driver returning to his barn. The driver drew a revolver and was arrested. Wagons bearing goods to Omaha were stopped at the Broadway bridge. Judge Munger amended an injunction against the Western Union union, lifting some restraints but leaving others to hinder meetings and strikes. Fewer teams were working as union leaders vow further court action.
Sheriff Lucas has recovered most articles stolen from the Spivey residence by John Thompson, including a 44 caliber revolver bought unknowingly at a second-hand store. A large tan overcoat was paid for and disposed of but not fully recovered. The suspect is in county jail as of Wednesday.
Local figures from Larned to Topeka attend district, court, and state board events. A Topeka choir rehearsal is set for today at Security Hall, while Washburn College hosts sermons and a gathering of Holted Commercial travelers plans a notable event. Delegates from Alphison and Saline arrive for the grand council meeting as Topeka hosts multiple civic and cultural activities.
A man named Ward was arrested for abducting Mrs Connor on Quincy Street and selling her by the arm. Mrs Connor and her servant Ankin Connor shouted for help as Ward allegedly dragged her toward a shop while the husband looked on. Ward then fled, leaving them injured and alarmed in the doorway.
Maurice Gin, ac compatind De Sis wive and Mies Louie Grav, sailer for Europe aboard the French iceetermer Tae Beyer. He does not know when he will return as he finishes oper en coe aieplay.
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