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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1901
Page
2
The article touts the durability and value of Trefousse and Foster Kid Gloves, claiming eleven years of customer satisfaction prove their real worth. It notes a comprehensive Spring lineup in multiple colors and styles, with guaranteed fit across sizes, including prices from $1.00 to $2.00, and highlights the Tampa 2 Clasp Glace and assorted Embroidered varieties as featured in local sales.
In Beloit Kansas the laying of the cornerstone for Mitchell counties new court house was celebrated as a half day holiday. The event featured a parade led by the Lebanon band and local officials, speeches by Deputy Grand Master A G Meade, and Governor Stanley addressing the crowd. Contractors and architect names are listed with project cost around 64 000 dollars.
Bonds refinanced at lower rates save Stockton Kirwin Mankato and other towns about $11 000 in total savings while Kansans pensions and guard changes affect local communities from Glasco to Augusta. The Solomon Valley wheat area sees wealth shift as farmers gain through new bond terms and cattle and poultry fairs showcase stock and yields.
Report covers expected election outcomes in Nortonville and nearby towns with candidates for mayor and temperance factions. Notes on a Saint Tadne concert, a slab concert success, Saint Pacific line involvement, and a July fire at Augusta with a cigarette-caused blaze damaging two livery stables.
The Chronicle notes suburban electric lines to Aurora Yorkville and Geneva will be bridged under consolidation. A 200 mile network will run from Wheaton to Chicago with a three rail plan planned. Denver Colorado reports General Firebush Lee recovering from a cold delaying travel to California. A testimonial from Old England is mentioned.
California fruit movement improves as Santa Fe moves about 100 cars daily eastward from Albuquerque. Railroads face engine and car shortages despite higher fruit and grain volumes, with motive power diverted to passenger service and a surge in locomotive orders. The Memphis line expansion and corporate leadership changes at Santa Fe are noted, plus the Emporia survey confirms Orient line construction progressing toward Wichita and Texas.
A fragmented note indicates a Frieco Memphis consolidation effective after July 1, with discussions hinting at shifts in community interests and possible effects on local stakeholders. The fragment references a sit-down to clarify the community of interests and its practical implications.
Local newspaper page reports Topeka sports chatter and rail service notes. Mentions Frank Wall, shortstop position, and practice with Slashburn Colts at Washburn grounds. Notes Vallentine visit, Newton trip, and various crew movements including a foreman transition and layoff of engineer Harry Fenn.
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