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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1903
Page
4
Railroad officials plan large expansion of scrap yards across Topeka and four points including Topeka Kan and nearby cities to collect iron scrap. The move aims to create jobs and absorb large annual volumes, with organized sorting and dispatch to support improved rail line operations and revenue.
An obscure, partially garbled notice reports Baata Fe securing exclusive rights related to a Grand Canyon hotel project. The document references officials, a hotel center proposal, and a government role in reserving the site, with insurance reviews and bureaucratic steps noted.
Ever since the branch tevch was built from Williams to the head of Arteht Angel's trell the hotel has been planted. The cost of the new edifice will be about $50,009 exclusive of carniture.
An early report discusses methods to reduce noise from elevated transit lines in Manhattan and New York. It notes grinding wheels to remove patina, testing vibration reduction, and the impact on property values and passenger comfort. The piece cites observation of treat conditions and the need for practical results despite inherent noise challenges.
Fragmentary report notes suspension of work by Gi and delays on the Santa Fe May Meas BR project. Mention of Allianos Lap Veris and Jones facing charges for securing a layne route amid uncertain progress. Officials say no immediate work in Kansas or New Mexico and deny active deployments. Rumors suggest the Santa Fe cut-off may resume shortly, with local authorities denying details and awaiting guidance.
A Texas-based grain man from Austin writes Aug 1 praising the Vexas Allroad Commission. He expresses admiration for their work and notes appreciation for leadership and close business ties with Kinane City and neighboring states. He hopes for continued exertion of influence and high standards in Texas and beyond.
Wichita Kansas August 1 The Rock Island system began testing locomotives to measure their pulling power. Engine No 1 passed through with a train about three quarters of a mile long and the Mogul type engine No 5 pulled a train of about one hundred cars without strain.
A garbled report notes a test run with sixteen cars set to run at different stations along a Milwaukee and St. Paul line. A tonnage tester was used to register and authorize pulls at various points, indicating a staged loading or performance evaluation.
Meadows succeeds Al as trainmaster of the Southern California division at San Bernardino Cal Aug 31. He comes from night chief dispatcher and has 14 years in rail service in the east and on the Chesapeak and Ohio. Beamer announced the changes and the board bulletin confirmed the appointment.
In Great Bend Kansas on August 21 a Missouri Pacific engine killed Mrs Sarah Terrell and her great granddaughter Miss May McDonald near Holkington. Heirs, including Sylvester Terrell and Bertha Walker, filed suit for $500 each, naming Gen W Moore administrator. The estate heirs oppose likely protracted court battle.
A Wells Fargo car in the city carried a creature named Selex described as a steer of remarkable size and odd anatomy. Born three years ago on the South American pampas, the animal measures ten feet long with a nine and a half foot girth and weighs about 2900 pounds. Scientists classify it as one animal due to its single end and vital organs, while observers marvel at its bizarre features. The latter detail has puzzled tariff clerks and loungers at the depot.
In La Junta New Mexico Aug 11 a pen authority report says General Managerudge stated the Santa Fe plans improvements near the town with an expenditure of 50000. He notes flood losses slowed progress and contrasts with earlier circulated sects.
The first annual Halfway Clerks picnic of Armmer fe and Joplin was held in Joplin Aug 11 with excursions by special trains from Parsons Fort Scott Pittsburg Nevada Rpeinefield and St roam Springs Ark. Visitors spent the day at Grand Falls park and Lakeside while many were entertained. Officials deny any relocation of the division from Chickasha as Rock Island expands roundhouses machine shops water tower and siding. Chickasha remains the logical division point with improvements expected and no plan to move.
The report notes plans to link Rock Island and Choctaw at El Reno to ease freteti handling, plus updates on Rock Island personnel and operations from Chicago to California. It cites route decisions in Texas, new maps for Rock Island Choctaw and Kiaoba lines, and staff movements including claim agents, shop workers, and train crews across multiple divisions.
George Patrick and many Santa Fe staff return to or leave work after brief absences. Machinist Thorp and pattern shop workers resume duties in Kansas City and Denver. Several clerks, water service personnel, and officials rejoin shifts after sickness, vacations, or travel, with some heading to Albuquerque or Denver for brief assignments.
The disease has declined since the Chamberlain Cholerand Cler cher Remedy entered general use. The uniform success attending the remedy spares bowel complaints in children, and wherever the valve Teta becomes known, the remedy is sold by all druggists.
The notice lists departure times and routes from Dearborn station to Chicago and then to Columbus Akron Youngstown Chautauqua Lake Buffalo Niagara Falls Elmira Binghamton Albany Boston New York and points east with ward information available from A W ner.
A New York capitalist named Bennett was killed en route to Thunder Mountain while a party led by Dr. Cramer and others, including J. Whittier and G. J. Gate, traveled through rose and Maho. Dr. Cramer’s injuries were not serious, but CJ Perkins was badly hurt and left the party at Kern. Bennett's associates and home base are noted, with sparse details on the voyage and casualty.
A young daughter of John Nelson is fatally kicked by a horse at a McPherson stable after her father left her in care. The incident occurred Monday near the Nelson home, with the horse dragging the child as the man returned to check. The event shocked the local community and prompted inquiries into stable safety.
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