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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1901

Page

3

Secure Steamer Line to Control Twelve Ocean Steamers

James T. Hara han, second vice president of the Junk Rom, denies being offered the Southern Pacific presidency. In Europe he aided a working arrangement between the kadellite line and the Mechtale Central to run steamers between New Orleans and port cities, using twelve ships to move cotton trade. New Orleans remains the movement center, and the arrangement aims to speed cotton shipments to foreign ports.

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Santa Fe's OFL Tank Trials in Texas Gulf Coast

Preparations underway to use a liquid pool and oil tank equipment in Texas Galveston and surrounding routes. Contracts exceed $10,000 for tanks and engines, with testing of skid engines for burning off. Extensive infrastructure work includes a large wheel and supply tanks, rail links, and Western rail lines. Trials aim to validate crude petroleum logistics and oil fuel devices, with demonstrations planned in coming weeks and broader deployment across Gulf Coast lines.

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Filing A Big Mortgage Amid Revenue Stamp Confusion

In Greenwood County records a large mortgage faced irregular stamp charges as the St Louis and San Francisco Railway filed a full mortgage for 42,590 revenue stamps. Officials estimate the total tax would cover about 65,000, with 42 stamps of 1009 each and a 1 percent transfer fee. Similar activity noted at Oswego for a Frisco railway mortgage of 25,000, with revenue stamps totaling 340 and filing costs listed.

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Tharaban's Rise and the Fair Era in the South

Marehan, a train official rumored to be a presidential contender for the Southern Pacific, travels to Alpha Central in November. The World’s Fair coverage notes a dramatic yet nonviolent schedule run with a two minute timetable and no incidents as Harahan’s staff and executives move through the grounds.

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Cornish Duke to travel by American Railway car

Dayton Ohio reports that the Farner and Smith car contours claim to have completed use of the finest traveling cars ever built. The Duke will ride the car at Cornwall and York during this voyage.

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Legislation on Wabash Realty Case Heads to Hannibal Court

Aug 2 session before Judge Fowlkes heard levies by An O Connor against Wabash company. Bonds set at 510003 with property released. The case involves a levy on a cave residence near the Wabash, and General Agent Fowlkes attended the hearing at the Hannibal court of common pleas.

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Brooklyn Rapid Transit to Test a New Theater Service

Brooklyn Rapid Transit plans to inaugurate a winter theater service linking Fulton Street area to Seventh Avenue routes. The new service will operate along the Fulton street and Seventh Avenue corridors, easing evening crowds and returning patrons after shows.

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Preservation ties stir at Laramie in unique textile debate

A garbled report from Laramie Wyoming describes a preservation process tied to a Paetie union dispute and local repairs. It mentions Replian and Laratain and a capretacion effort with claims of fishnet defimises and a South region long involved. The piece notes a decision favoring echinide art tine over place based methods and highlights ongoing local controversy.

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Railroad Woes And Worker Notes From Early Times

A garbled set of railway and shop reports describes engineers and workers tied to various lines. Mentions a Central Jersey order on trains, Manion’s hospital care, water pumping at Yucca station, and unhappy freight rates in St. Louis and Saint Paul amid line competition. Also notes workers at Emporia shops, machine shop duties, and multiple crew movements across cities with limited clear details.

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Turbulent West River News Highlights and Local Notices

Reports from the field describe boiler repairs, personnel shifts, and travel logistics. Key names include Bob McAllister and Leila Murray with updates on duties, hospital stays, and wage adjustments. Occurring items involve a large engine project, rail traffic, and a fire at Perms Valles Northwestern.

Governor of Isabila appoints new provincial officials

Aug Mutuila in Ima pela province the Philyping commission appoints Captas Johnson of the Sixteenth Infantry as governor and Captain George Povey as treasurer.

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Swam 26 Miles Between Boulogne and Calais to Dover Attempt

A swimmer aimed to reach Dover from Boulogne, covering about 26 miles in heavy seas. After 11 hours in the water he collapsed near Cape Gris-Nez with eye and hip injuries, aided by a tug and attendants, then taken to a hotel and hospital in a precarious state. He planned to attempt again next year.

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Queen Anne's Silver Stolen From Royal Palaces

A damaged text reports eight royal palaces missing silver ware once owned by Queen Anne. The silver, heavy and ornate, was reportedly found in a van with tarnish and neglect since the queen's death. Royal inventories indicate the pieces were used for dinners at Hampton Court and other royal residences.

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Rich Woman in Early Cripple Creek Mining Era

An account of a wealthy and influential woman known for her sharp investments in mine properties around Cripple Creek in the early days. She built a controlling stake in several mines, amassed wealth, and maintained close but troubled ties with prominent figures, while her aggressive speculation unsettled financial circles.

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Riot in Camden Struggles Between Races Reported

New York reports from Camden describe a night of violence between black and white residents. A black man was assaulted by police, rumors of harsher punishment spread, mobs formed and several homes were broken into amid widespread fear. Police intervened and dispersed rioters with injuries reported at Siphople and Boulsides, no fatalities noted.

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Elopes with Niece Sparks Abduction and Bigamy Charges

Swift Water Hills Gates, famed Klondike figure, is wanted for abducting and marrying his 14 year old niece Adaline Lydia Boyle. The girl’s mother filed the complaint. They fled toward San Francisco and were pursued across Washington, with a train chase ending in South Tacoma. Gates previously earned, married, and divorced multiple partners during the Klondike era.

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Judge Hower Delivers Harsh Sentence In Insult Case

In Dallas on August 2% Judge Hower sentenced Nason Davis for insulting a white woman, proposing 100 lashes and a $190 fine, expressing wish to impose heavier punishment. The judge likened the act to violence seen in a separate case involving Alice Wilder, underscoring unwritten law aspects. The prisoner was taken back to his cell.

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Nerves Like a Flat-Iron Remedy Ad

A life story of nervous prostration ends with an advert for Lichty Celery Nerve Compound sold by Geo. W. Stansfield and Marshall Bros. The copy touts the remedy as modern and effective, offering a solution to persistent nerve troubles and mood issues.

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White mob attack at Fairview Park injures several Black residents

An Aug 28 riot at Fairview Park in Indianapolis involved about 500 people and a gang known as the Hugnatics. Four Black individuals were badly hurt, and Harris had his right arm broken. Police intervened as stones were thrown and more arrests followed.

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Religion Domestic Theme Leads First Congregational Talk

The Sunday morning sermon at First Congregational Church, by Rev. Dr. D. M. Pak, titled Religion Domestic, touched on the steel strike and labor trust issues, reflecting on biblical guidance for national affairs. The column also threads a string of humorous clippings and quotes from various sources, including poems and social quips from London Spare Moments and other papers.

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Wabash Offers Fast Through Service To Buffalo Exposition

The Wabash Railroad proclaims it is the only line running through trains from Kansas City to Buffalo with sleeping cars to New York. It claims the fastest time and promises a day saved while passing two thirds around the Exposition grounds for through passengers.

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