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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1901
Page
3
A garbled OCR style summary outlines county fairs for 1901 compiled for the State Board of Immigration and Agriculture. It references dates in September and September 3 to 5, lists officials, and notes costs, scheduling, and coordination with a secretary and county fair committees.
Readable fragments describe a travel offer via Rock lead Route Nechemge with a return option. Mentions a price 21.35 and upcoming sales or tickers. Details are unclear but imply a timetable in September and a note about a headache prank. Specifics like dates or organizers are not discernible.
In North Topeka a Sante Fe telegraph office test demonstrated a single wire carrying both telegraph and telephone signals. C G Shales and L M Jones showcased a practical system allowing ten miles of telephony over the line with a bell interference reduction, with plans to equip branch stations and extend the method for simultaneous telegraph and telephone use.
Sierrin, Aug. 21 A railroad report notes that on August 1 a train on the Johnston division was handled by telephone orders from Illinois Central instead of telegraph. Central dispatch reportedly issued orders for six to eight trains daily from Carbondale to Johnston City and back, creating a new telephonic method that bypassed the telegraph system. Messages included passenger and private communications, raising questions about safety and standard procedure.
In San Francisco on August 21 observers report attempts to separate railroad matters from politics failed as railroad interests clashed with oversight figures. The episode centered on resignation rumors connected to Harriman and the Southern Pacific, illustrating ongoing tensions in railroad governance.
Uncertain reports tie Mr Hays political manager to a street clash in the city. Separately a Union Pacific fire in Omaha destroys freight sheds with twenty five loaded cars worth damage but no total loss. Fire crews rushed to the scene and saved several passenger cars.
The Frisco system announces expansion adding Memphis service and new advertising cards. Former Memphis regime head Tim Fulton and top assistant T. Fulton will oversee operations from St Louis offices, reflecting broader network coverage and personnel changes.
Locomotive building booms with President Callaway praising the industry as a great business boon. historical production figures show 473 locomotives in 1858 and export figures rising into the late 19th century. A Newton Kansan Republican joke notes a shop fad and a worker replacing Walter in the soundhouse.
A garbled report describes multiple Pettis county trades and shops facing disruptions. Workers including an apprentice, masons, finishers, and foremen are mentioned leaving roles or being replaced amid internal shakeups and absences. The text also notes inspector involvement and a move of personnel toward Texas.
A chaotic incident near the Santa Fe line involves boiler shop workers and train crews. Injuries were reported as tracks were switched and a boiler tank prone to failure was moved for service. Several workers were affected, with one serious case noted and others treated, as repairs and hauling continue along the line.
Springfield reports a wave of sensational bondictiner stories as officials pursue suspects linked to a fatal crime. William Goodley found dead near the Lawrence hotel, with details surrounding Joe Lark and Pete Hampdon. Confessions surface and rumors swirl about Aunt Barrett and a missing motive. An investigation into a Pierce Military Company incident suggests reform efforts amid race-related tensions and searches for escapees.
Washington August 21 Attorney General Knox sends a formal reply to the American Anti Trust League and Labor groups regarding their request for information on the U S Steel Corporation. Knox says he has no access to contracts or papers and cannot provide substantial facts. he notes he was never involved with the Carnegie Steel Company or with any U S Steel arrangement and defends the department’s duty to private litigants.
A victim found with throat cut near a culvert sparked a chase that followed a bloodhound trail to Joe Lark’s home. Three suspects including George Lark are under arrest. Authorities offer a reward for the arrest of the fugitives as quiet returns to Pierce City and the area.
A dense excerpt outlines how peaches differ from other fruits in cooking and flavor. It lists serving methods such as peaches and cream, broiled peaches with orange sauce, peach pastries, and peach cobble, with instructions on preparation, baking, and ingredients like sugar, cream, almonds, and orange.
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