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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1902

Page

4

Untitled College Football Recap and Racing Notes

Obscure text details a football game where Marrys defeated Opponents 20 to 0 with mentions of players Ken Newdt editions, Theol Dethie, and Abbe. The piece also notes New York horse racing results, with Mustoteer and Raikt of the Guetr as favorites at Aquainet.

Marre Mare Callege Pere A. Senroner New York Noy Mustoteer Raikt Aquainet Furbeian Ain

Wabash Strike Spreads as Machinists Want Higher Pay

Chicago workers including machinists, helpers, and boilermakers strike the Wabash system for higher wages and a nine hour day. They seek 30 cents an hour, with allied motions toward similar demands on other Chicago roads. The walkout follows unions pressing for wage increases across West rail centers and threatens a broader general strike next week.

Chicago Wabeehealiroat Chivage & Aton Tao & Eastern Ilinois Mlle Piinisté Old Uotermakers Unies Pacc Alan Alton

Ticket From Ottawa Kas A Long Road To Trouble

A fragmented report recounts a convoluted journey of a ticket from Ottawa Kansas that leads to trouble in Cincinnati and St Louis. The tale mentions a broker and a doctored transportation, with references to rail lines and payments tied to a 1902 era transit scheme.

Phel Chacinnis Caas St. Louie Acaimera Saulres Inyney St Lovie Baltimors Winon St. Lawn Ala

Aggressive Campaign and Trade Tactics Across Regions

Reports describe an aggressive campaign by Moore Brothers to boost Rock Island traffic and expand eastern territory reach. New York and Chicago offices are reorganizing sales and logistics, with a focus on securing full continental traffic and raising wages for section hands. Freight-train capacity and long-haul transport developments are cited as drivers of ongoing industrial expansion and labor cost increases.

Moore Brothers Bouin Rock Island Roth Island Tribund Chicago Tribune New York Leeds Magee Histtala Jona Feelfond Vattala Tedford Meike Herat Re United States Trafic Sohn Sebastian Fort Scott Kar Bern

Evans Says St Louis to Be HQ for RailLine

W F Evans states no definite plan for Rock Island entrance into Kansas City and notes St Louis will serve as headquarters. The St Louis line is under construction but Kansas City access terms remain undetermined. Evans plans to relocate to St Louis around January 1 and devote himself to the Chicago Rock Island line business.

Rock Island Tyes Kansas City W. F. Evans Chitaga, Rock Inland & Fortie Rowe Islant St. Louis Tivarise Topeka

End of the Season in Citrus Freight Saga

Officials report the season’s citrus shipment from San Bernandina ended Friday night with about 17,400 rail cars moved by Santa Fe and Southern Pacific. The freight department notes a shortfall in early estimates, affecting car availability and totals for the period.

San Bernandina California Santa Fe Southern Pacity Sanur Southern Pacific Sluithers Gaikfarma

Rock Island Project Advances Amid Track Modernization

The Rock Island project details a plan to extend tracks from Colorado to Santa Fe, with updates on line connections, depot work, and electrical wiring. Aimed at improving main line service, the overhaul includes resurfacing, new cots, and a credit system for work crews, noting changes across multiple divisions.

Colorado Springs Fot Rock Island Seta Santa Fins Hee Linn Tim Taher Kops Bropewey Buna Colorado Fpurbly Santa

Appointment and railroad notes from San Diego

A mangled report notes a city appointment and railroad staff changes. The new ship master will depart for San Diego and assume duties tomorrow morning, with several workers in the shop and brass foundry affected by recent sick leave and layoff actions.

San Berasruing San Diego Dutien

Common Catarrh Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Stuart's Catarrh tablets as a universal remedy for catarrh affecting the nose throat stomach and other organs. It claims ingredients are disclosed and promotes relief from coughing and sore throat with a convenient daily package.

United States Pemerksek Ehromip Stuart Seth Koown Capuerh Tamicen

Local railway shop notes and personnel shifts amid repairs

A bulletin from Sante Fe shops lists transfers and retirements, new assignments and on the job progress. It mentions Thomas McArthur, James Finney, Forrest Prescott, A J Francis, and others returning or starting work, plus shop activity on the freight and switch engines, valve and boiler work, and the impending opening of a new reading room and depot area.

Win Creamer Thomas McArthur RM. Siilix Bindomnith Mondas Hawii Kansas City Bruins Gmc Fort Sinan Sanita Fe Turtacce Incinfoll James FL Forrest Prescott Penmnd Volldars F. Mealy Santix Ve Newton Sulon Kriffer Bern A. J. Francis Kelot Goorye Aye Jamer Devitt Willan Crankt Scotk Mouverowen Wanducnob Mourlay Chicago Will Hint Schmitendart Water Service Daothey Robert MyMingonm Bowers Oger Bostoves Colorado John MoKrag Pela Saul Tittie von Stormont Hospital Pig Frank Suite Blackamitt Shop Topeka Mtr McCann James Crain Traneter Decvinerh Kow Valley Santa Fe Sento Layne Rick Mp Kansas Fresenr Depot

Commission Keeps Probing Anthracite Strike Area

Haxjeton Pa November 4 The commission continues investigations during a tour of the mining region. They plan to visit Shamokin where John Fahy, president of the Mine Workers of the Ninth District, will lead a special train and accompany the party through the territory. The day will focus on inspecting mines inside and around Shamokin.

Haxjeton Shamokin John Fahy Jih Tlaitat Jalatrict

Silversmiths Strike Across New York Navy Plants

Silversmiths in New York and navy yards walk out as orders falter and wages demand surge. Protherhood of Slverenithe leads action amid widespread strikes, with workers at multiple factories near strain.

New York Navy Slverenithe Severst

Voters face foggy Wichita election day conditions

Raining and heavy fog shroud Wichita on election day with mild temperatures. Voters described the scene as quiet with no notable disturbances and polls opening as usual for countywide races.

Wichita Wilfet

The Best Hemedy for Croup Noted in Night Care

An OCR fragment describes a nighttime remedy for croup with garbled phrases and misspellings. It mentions children and a caregiver, noting plans for a demonstration or cure while uncertainty about dates or sources remains. The text is partially legible, focusing on care actions and a proposed remedy.

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