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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1903
Page
10
Readable fragments hint at a garbled narrative with numerous proper nouns and place names. The text weaves through odd phrases and jumbled terms, making coherent meaning difficult to extract beyond noting disrupted dialogue and scattered names.
A late 19th century city report notes J. Morsan proposing a London underground route to expand transit. The plan includes a railway linkage toward Walther and a city library station, with funding questioned by Parliament and renewed talk of a future funding decision.
Mire Francis Wardell divorced after claiming her husband Wardell cured by Christian Science therapy. She alleges the couple’s separation followed his adherence to the therapy and vows, while he insists the treatment freed him from nicotine and spousal support remains disputed.
A chaotic row erupted during funeral rites as two families clashed at a church service. A clergyman attempted to calm attendees while tempers flared, leading to a disruptive scene and accusations within the congregation.
Fragmentary 19th century notice describes a family coffin carved by Galloway’s craftsman and stored in a garret. It traces lineage from father to son amid references to Newport and Wickford communities, with sparse details on dates and subsequent mentions.
In a charged midnight scene Judge Roke and others face a raucous improvised trial. A crowd erupts over a steer’s broken leg and a belligerent witness cites gunfire and punishment. Mike Headed and Jack Taylor are central figures as authorities move to restore order.
The text recounts a poker game with Tack Jack and Mik, describing hands, bets, and a dramatic loss. It notes the social setting at the Red Dog saloon and includes an editorial flourish about poker foundations and character, concluding with subscriber growth and distribution details for The FourTrack News.
Fragmented classifieds list multiple job requests and household needs including route carrier, farm hand, general housework, nurses aides, cooks, butler types, and childcare. Entries show locations like Rochester, Chicago, Topeka and addresses such as Bronmer street, with demands for competent or women workers and various duties.
Classified notices list several wanted items and services including sale men for fruit nursery, miscellaneous want ads for a stable and rooms, housing requests in Be general ottines, plumbers needed, seed lots offered, and a furnished house for rent or sale in Lawrence with contact through the Journal. Listings show small businesses and residential needs in locais.
Grace George, a celebrated actress, collapsed during a Chicago performance on May 21 as her private life with William A. Trady complicates the tragedy. Her two year old child died that night after being left at her apartment, causing shock and mystery around the theater district.
A reader reports being greatly alarmed by a persistent cough but says Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy permanently cured the ailment. The fragment hints at a testimonial style advertisement with claims of rapid relief and lasting benefit.
For sale by J. E. Shaffer Bell Phone 565 152 East 6th Street. Repeats notice of sale by Shaffer with location and contact. Fragmentary text indicates sale or land offering near Senat Br and Barn area, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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