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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1901
Page
10
President Ripley addresses anti pass regulations and a western railroad compact. He expects termination of wholesale free passes, with Santa Fe delaying changes this year. Rumors say eastern policy may influence western action. no firm changes announced.
A long discussion notes that a proposed ordinance to curb railroad ticket scalping was vetoed by the mayor after a council attempt to override. Railroads argued the measure would aid convention rates, while supporters pressed for better fares for events. The veto override motion failed by a 7 to 6 vote, with two votes needed to pass.
Santa Fe will place an order for several hundred new cars within days. Details on model, builder, and delivery remain undecided as the company finalizes freight equipment needs and orders for western routes.
James A. Davis resigns as industrial commissioner of Santa Fe County. The report notes his future business embarkment and outlines his background including prior railway service and family ties to Meritt. Details appear regional and fragmented with inconsistent OCR.
Fragmented OCR text mentions officers and locations including Kannas City and New Orleans. It references committees, elections, and reorganizations with unclear names and dates. The readable portion centers on a planned meeting and potential city actions surrounding Western Conference operations and a birth in New Orleans.
W B Leeds, elected by the Moore brothers to lead the Rock Island, is expected to push a more aggressive management approach while keeping some existing officials. The change follows the retirement and health concerns surrounding president Purdy, with Leeds’ background in Pennsylvania railroading and various industrial ventures shaping the new regime’s direction.
A group of workmen among the Church of the Assam at Sade oversee a scrap operation. They dismantle locomotives to repurpose parts, with two machinists needed weekly to finalize grinder components. About fifty engines were prepared for the scrap heap during the process.
Church notices from a local paper list services at Lutheran and other congregations. The Rev A A Ot and Rev Floyd J assist, with lectures by Mr Seaman and Canon Bywater, sermons, Sunday schools, and evening prayers. Also noted are First Baptist and Presbyterian services, Unitarian services, and a testimonial about Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs.
The Rev Ar Coleman has begun leading the Reformed Presbyterian church in this city after Dr McClurkin resigned due to health. Special services at East Side Mission continue, with active Ladies’ Aid and Ideal Club efforts, plus a Worker’s Bible Class to study scripture and lead souls to Christ. Multi-church activities include a large Christmas program and ongoing sermons at First Presbyterian and nearby churches.
A compact overview of week’s local happenings as depicted by the State Journal cartoonist. Acquittal referenced with a light, observational tone highlighting community angles and notable figures.
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