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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1902
Page
3
Vintage rail explainer highlights how a single spreader car handles work of many men, moving 17 000 yards per hour equivalent to over 680 carloads. Describes operators, track sections, and mechanical feats powering heavy lifting, signaling, and alignment tasks in a lengthy test or demonstration.
Fragmented text describes surveyor plans for a Santa Fe railroad route from Delaware to Port Pons and nearby towns. Mentions Sante Fe cutoff, central line, and western division trent. References to Potivatee, Port Sumner, and building the cutom.
The Sun Bernarding Transcript Baye reports signs of an invasion in the North Pacific coastal area. Officials discuss territorial stakes and troop movements as authorities attempt to deter threats and reorganize defense posture along the Bay to protect key cities and ports.
About 1,000 head of cattle are expected to move from El Paso in a northbound shipment. The cars were reported loaded for the Santa Fe line, with a major stock movement continuing across routes. Missouri Pacific official Hierkley and Wichita agents Bonnet and Cooper receive promotions in Southwest Kansas railroad postings, with Fort Scott and Wichita noted as key agencies.
D. Garwood named superintendent of the Proogees in play of Georwe A Starkweather division. Garwood, long with the Hunt a Fe Papas Valley lines, has many years with the Pecos Unex and holds duties as a federal bozenge car duet and car accountNal.
A brief item notes Orient buys 90 acres in Kaw Valley near Armouniale and Santa Fe corridor. It covers railroad and local affairs with mentions of property routes and nearby towns including Santa Fe and Sante Pay. Key figures and names appear amid scattered notes on land use and future development plans.
Railway workers and engineers depart and transfer across towns including Herington Caldwell Goodland and Dalbart with engines 515 495 18 and 5 4 in service or awaiting overhaul. Local construction includes a two story residence on Western street and new roundhouse brickwork and stone foundation nearing completion.
Shawnee county Democrats named a delegation at the Saturday convention to support David Overmyer for governor and J. B. Hillard for treasurer. They adopted resolutions upholding the Kansas Democratic platform and denouncing Republican trusts and industrial combos.
The passage argues against a tax system that shields the rich and burdens the poor, calling for reform to empower communities with lawful tax options. It condemns prohibition as a violent, corrupting force and urges a state referendum on continuing or ending prohibition, appealing to allies to join in demanding popular action.
George Christman, a farmer west of Wanamaker, was robbed by two men who stopped his buggy after dark. One held a revolver to his head while the other searched pockets for about $50. Deputies pursued to a bridge by Martin's Creek but the robbers escaped, leaving two armed farmers and constables to continue the search.
Washington report states novelist Stockion died Sunday after sudden illness during a visit in the capital. He had wintered in New York and spent years in journalism and sociological writing, with a notable early career as an animator and drought volunteer, later turning to social work.
Unclear text describes a so called white ribbon remedy to be added to water tea or coffee. Mentions patent and medical claims with names and places including Boston and a list of individuals. Overall reads as promotional and lacks verifiable details.
The Crawford Theater announces new productions and showings including The Climbers with Clyde and Longteen, at the Crawford Wednesday night. Bijou theater in New York features The Climbers and other acts, while additional shows like Ingwmar and The Three Musketeers are slated for Crawford Friday night.
A sweep of real estate transfers lists several properties changing hands among individuals and entities, including Chandler Forsythe and spouse, WJ Sob Sete, Gordam E Taudevellr, and W. Morrie among others. The notices reference parcels at Oakland, 3714 and 4 Wintela avenues, and a 320 Tenth Street address, with dates in early May and a reference to Topeka and specific parcel identifiers.
A chaotic scene unfolds on Greene Street near the New York Center as a heavy express loss disrupts traffic. Officials report delays at the fort area and the United States Express line from New York Central to Lalor shore, with workers assessing damage and rerouting services.
Fragmentary OCR describes cures for ulcers eczema and scarring through botanics and tonics. Mentions arthritis, skin lesions and general body healing claims, with references to eczema cures and cosmetic effects.
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