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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1903

Page

4

Absconding Philippine Officers Lead Cash Shipboard Escape

Fragmentary report describes officers Maas and Bwese planning escape with 4000 in cash and supplies from a steamer. They allegedly attempted to flee toward Bulian and the north shore, with guards deterring pursuers as authorities pursue legal action.

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Kentucky Teaching Horse Breeders Assembly meets at Lexington

Report from Lexington Kentucky dated October 4 describes a thirt fret aenoal shieting event of the Kentucky Teaching Horse Breeders assembly. The ceremony gathers notable breeders and officials to discuss advances and standards in equine education and breeding practices.

Lexington Lexingwon Kentucky Teching

Fragmented OCR history item mentions Curislias Temperance and local notices

An OCR fragment references Curislias Temperance and local notices, naming individuals and places such as Armagh and 423 Sazsas Ave. It appears as a garbled diary like entry with scattered names, terms, and possible event notes without coherent context.

Unclear headline from damaged OCR sports item

Fragmentary report describes heat races and postponement of an event date. Names and details are unreadable. core action unclear.

Lawresce Man Killed By Falling Wall At Omaha

A severe windstorm caused a wall to collapse on a man in Omaha. The incident damaged buildings, severed wires, and led to multiple injuries as scaffolding and debris fell from a five story structure. Authorities investigated the collapse and noted the roof was compromised.

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Empera Woman Charged with Bigamy after Kansas City Return

Empera, returned from Kansas City with Eddy Parker, faces bigamy charges. Her first marriage to Pittstarg is cited while Mire Pare seeks divorce from Hone Pacler. The case involves a July 36 date and a reported wedding on M4yardis Avenue, with Parker’s other wives mentioned in the record.

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Dramatic Fall Season Opens With Local Stage Shows

Local theatre review previews varied events starting Saturday with the Noe Crestor troupe and the Logon Twin Beathers in a mix of music and dance. Upcoming appearances include Has Rewi easteners, Kemper presenting Plasch Wale, and Stesurrecthen with a four minute sequence.

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Real Estate Transfers in Washington Area Papered

Fragmented OCR notes show real estate transfers and property dealings in Mount Eyeeston and nearby areas including additions, lots, and street names. Mentions names like Baker Spratt Shanks Gordon and addresses such as Chesemat Street and Th siushurd ef ab. content is garbled but records convey transfers and property actions in region.

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Railroad Savings Association Aims to Aid Home Buying

Easley presides a Santa Fe railroad town and savings society in New Mexico to raise funds, offer lower loan rates, and assist workers in buying homes. Similar associations planned for coast lines. aim to invest funds prudently and strengthen national security by expanding home ownership and savings.

Western Santa Fe Railway New Mexico Frank J Easter Santa Pe Las Vegas Simlar

Mudge Tours Sterling Depot and Plans Railway Improvements

Bir Mudge, famed railroading figure, visits Sterling to inspect the new depot and discuss improvements. He praises the design, notes local interest in progress, and recalls early town days while meeting residents and officials, including Muir, Hawkins, Pair, Stay, and Senator Pindiry, highlighting Santa Fe’s work and the town’s growth.

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Prize claimed as inventor reshapes railroad crossing

A fragmented report notes an inventor associated with a crossing project, plus a personnel shift at a railway company. May include dismissals and a new chief dispatcher. details are unclear due to damaged text and garbled names.

Simple Hyomel remedy for catarrh claims cure

An ad style paragraph touts Hyomel as the sole scientific method to treat catarrh and ENT infections. It urges inhalation four times daily for quick relief, promising marked improvement within days and claiming no pain or cost, with a testimonial from a General W Stansfiett.

Treeems Lees Serenup Kiswesa

Unclear OCR on Atchison Office Superintendents

Fragmentary report from the Atchison office discusses four men considered competent for superintendent roles. Brooks is praised as capable, but senior leaders worry that growth within the system makes superintendents too lenient and biased toward workers, potentially harming the company.

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Jerry Simpson Letter On Rail Road Expansion Plans

A letter from Will A Miller Jr and Stuart Miller, acting for the Mentor Decatur Western Railway, to Jerry Simpson asserts a planned line from Denton east to Boswell and through to western destinations. The message promises rapid construction with local officials to begin soon, seeking Simpson’s support and indicating funds and contracts are in place. The document notes the corridor from Denton to Decatur is already surveyed and will be pushed forward as money and men allow.

Jerry Simpson Chamber At Commerce Ely Ice Mentor Decatur & Westery Roswe Denton Decatur Western ‘Railway Boswell Tiedtur Denten Geestar Metor Tha ¢Egheertar Terpe Wil A. Miller Amarilia Tex Stuart Miller Simpson Peesibie Mi. Healy Will A. Miller Secreters Tremumers California Fig Syrup Co Deaser Gruggiste

May Get Harry Bock Promoted at Kansas Cement Plant

The Kansas Pacific Cement plant traffic department announces Harry Rech as successor to Mr Allien, with strong support from colleagues. Rech, previously at Wichita, is expected to return to York for the new role and bring continued satisfaction to the agency. His promotion follows extensive solicitation and proven qualification.

Tola Kan Cevignarien of & & Anin Siscouri Pacific Kansas Portland Cement Harry Rech O Rere Br. Allisag Allienn Wiichita York Areney

Changed Ticket Agents at Emporia San Oct

D Bastin, agent at Emporis, takes office as county treasurer. J A E replaces retiring agents as Santa Fe changes hands. Mr Lucas assumes charge. Emstin Jenye departs. The political note mentions Emstin Jenye’s selection on the Democratic ticket amid Republican nominal rivalries.

D. Bastin Emporis Oolice Emporia San Santa: Fe J. AE Sprint Tour Thas Lucas Sante Fe Jef Emstin Rmporia Fargstblican

Reunion of Foreman Bradiey and His Son After 13 Years

Foreman J Bradley of Sucha Pe track near Fresno reportedly reunites with his son after thirteen years apart. The boy, taken to San Francisco and placed in an orphanage, sought his father and was guided back to his family by the foreman. The article notes the boy’s discovery of his parentage and a hopeful future.

Santa Fe Foreman J. Bradley Sucha Pe Gieandir Fresno Hes Sa Fant Bradiey Chile Taowis San Franes Ee Lowli Hradiey Foreman Bradley Bernantieg

End and Roof on Coal Cars in Spring Repairs

Discussion notes a spring operation to open bolts on knuckles for cure connection, aiming to reduce time after fever cure. The article then reports a coal car roof incident on a Kansas City Southern unit, left off to avoid weather or theft misperceptions, with winter crew covering to deter theft at terminals.

Busck Express Kynses City Southern

Breaking the Blockade At Hutchinson Engine Work

The Santa Fe Railway reports extra engine activity at Hutchinson as yard congestion from a blockade eases slightly. Workers have been replacing a wire and performing switch work. the blockade limited operations for months, but ten engines will now assist and speed repairs.

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Mike O Dowd Promoted Foreman Amid Rail Road Work

Mike O Dowd promoted to foreman in a Santa Fe construction crew at Kansas City amid ongoing railway projects. Reports note improved duties and a focus on structural work as an era of major expansion unfolds. A double track system is planned within two months extending from Chicago to Moncrest, about 540 miles.

Kanaas City Emporis Kam Mikr Dowd Sunta Fe Santa Fe Kamisas City Pawl Omiletad Chicago Moncrest

Unclear text fragment with mixed product names and terms

Fragmentary OCR from a period publication mentions health products and remedies, with scattered names such as RADWAYS READY RELIEF and PREWAY. The legible items reference congestion relief and medicinal preparations, but the overall content is garbled and lacks coherent narrative or verifiable events.

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Stratch of Double Crack Under a Single Management

A short item notes a double crack under a single management, highlighting a structural issue affecting operations and maintenance. The report suggests unified oversight to address the fracture and ensure stability across the facility.

Corkings Comes to Chanute as New Agent Arrives

A. J. Corkins, arriving from Oklahoma, has accepted duties as the new agent here after reviewing the situation and the inverted doubts of the office. He will oversee the wzent ac this int with fewer tasks than Agent Cable due to the promotion of two clerks. The new staff move was confirmed yesterday and they will be transferred immediately.

Chanut A. J. Corkins Cable Oklahoma

Santa Fe official to inspect Pecos Valley line

A Santa Fe official, Mr. Mudge, is to tour the Pecos Valley lines as part of a general inspection trip. Assistant supervisor Mr. Gaunt and Telegraph Superintendent Mr. Wilson, among others, are set to join. The visit aims to review track conditions between Kansas City and Chicago and the road’s engines and works, with work crews preparing for inspections and future services.

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Uncertain OCR Fragments Describe Transport and Plans

Fragmentary text mentions tie rates, loaded carts, homeseekers, and steam accounts tied to a water series. It references a northeast center, a rattler act, and plans involving a Sama Fe and old rattler. No clear event or persons are identifiable from the garbled source.

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