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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1901

Page

3

Teak Party of Students and Professors About It Great Possibility

Press dispatches from New Haven indicate inventor Vander Ditt works on a tubular boiler with great potential. He predicts general use within a decade and plans to demonstrate its practicality. Early tests show reduced smoke and different draft dynamics versus tubular boilers.

New Have Conn Cometus Varder Ditt Bollers Vander Tate Pernhos Nordiirnad Stata Das Joni Berlin

Firemen Assigned to EMS Promotions Create Vacancies

The article notes promotions among Santa Fe fire engineers triggering a vacancy cascade. It mentions assignments and shifts across branches including Topeka and Marathon areas, with references to passenger vans and service routes. Strong entities include Santa Fe, Topeka, and Newton.

Firsmes Santa Fe Yaransy Lucy Piremiaty Tee Atkinson Atenieon-Se

Promotion for Johnston in Topeka area

Jams A. Johenton, a former Topeka boy, is promoted to replace J. B. Mathers as station agent at a northern depot. Johnston has long resided on the North Side and is described as well trusted among local residents and railway workers. He is connected with the Rock Island line near the river.

Jams A. Johenton Las Bees Chickesta T. We J. B. Mathers Johnsinn Ceokee

Topeka Man Paid $100 In Fake Locksmith Hold Up

George Nick of Topeka was allegedly robbed by men posing as deputy U S marshals who demanded $100 for passing a note. Nick was released after the incident, with the robbers keeping his money and belongings and warning him not to report the matter.

OBLEF George Nick Topeka Paya Matas Nick Aistes Warshals Beses Val- Labbe

First Step for Clarek Line Aims at City Connection

A San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake Road venture organized to advance the Clarek line project. Officials report initial steps toward incorporation and building authority, with plans tied to Salt Lake City as the primary corridor.

San Pedro Los Angeles Salt Lake Road Cuan Ren Saliegua Salt Lake City

Walking the roads the Isam powered boom to construct the graph

From Newton comes a fragmentary report noting engineers and workers such as “Baidy” Woobet and Rteigmeyer to Wick, with mentions of a Santa Fe fever siege and a Christian Endeavor society gathering at the Third Christian church. The text references the railroad, track work, and local laborers including Garin, Seubert, and Kelley, amid a chaotic scene of repairs, illness, and community events.

Ee St Louis Vee TF Miter Ht S McKee Arene Ee Gallroad Tip Trowbridge Stumekeaver Cleyswill Christian Endeavor Society Third Christian Church Railroad Fen

Big Hospital Fire Kills Many in Tokyo Area

Report from the Orient says the hospital attached to Tokio University burned in January. Ninety six patients were present. two dozen died or were burned. Twenty one patients perished and eleven nurses and attendants were injured in the blaze that swept a wooden building between four and six in the morning.

Victoria Orient Tokio University Yun Ku Wan Hong Kong Ching Ee Ito Kate London Berlin St. Petera

Changing Hands Chinese Railways Pass Between Powers

Pekin dispatch notes the transfer of control over a key railway to civil authorities under an agreed framework. The Cox report details international oversight by a British director and two deputies from Germany and Japan, with responsibilities for traffic, telegraphs, and policing along the line. The future guard duties are unsettled amid shifting occupier interests and inter-allied arrangements.

Pekin Amhoug Shan Hwan Ie Oldoast Berkesh Jie Supme Trafic Ig Aalitacy Itish Agren oThlrwese

Wreck Slams Two Trains in New Jersey Disaster

Trenton report details a catastrophic collision at Russing's siding near Bordentown on the Amboy division. The Nettie His express from New York to Atlantic City smashed into a Camden to Trenton local, killing ten and injuring over twenty five. survivors crawled from burning cars into the canal as fire and wreckage trapped passengers.

Trenton N.J Amboy Pennsylvania Railway Russing Keene Trenton Hospitale Cooper Hospital Carsden Atmone Wester Earl Whexpress James Bir~sningham Iris Prask Roland Pennsylvania Railway Company Michael McGmw Nellie Bly Frank Thompson Lex Broten Win Garwood Will Teegeen Edward Sapp Allande City Feekace Tie Beloves Sidine

Train Crash Provides Narrow Escape For Passengers

In a dramatic incident on the railway, a collision caused a car to splinter and a passenger chair to be ripped from its seat. One rider was not injured, and rescuers freed another through an opening in the car side. Most travelers escaped unharmed as the train halted after the impact.

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Senate Debates Antitrust Bill and Post Office Funds

Senate discussion spans nearly two hours over Jones Arkansas resolution to discharge judiciary committee from antitrust bill. House measure deemed unconstitutional. Post office appropriation bill debated with service elimination slated after July. Amendments to southern facilities and trunk line subsidies debated amid objections of subsidy and constitutional concerns. Decision to lay the bill aside for the day.

Washington Senate Jones Ark Judiciary House Post Office Rewnes Utah Kansas City Teenessee Nal Walcott Rnilway Airtes (Tenn Diy Fawlles Armendawre

Big Realty Deal Rocks New York Market

The Central Realty bought the Bucreel building site occupying 15,000 square feet bordered by Broadway Cedar Temple and Thames streets for about 2.5 million dollars per the purchase, with reported taxes and nearby comparables. The sale marks one of the year's largest downtown property transfers, eclipsing past Broadway Cedar Street transactions and setting a high per square foot benchmark.

New York Pers Imfaba Bramway Cedar Street Temple Atrest Thames Street Ste Broadway Cedar Strnet St. Lawrence Sieger Manufacturing Company Bale Mt Broadway

Hundreds Attend Regiment Band Concert for Industrial Institute

About a thousand people filled the Auditorium for a Twenty Regiment Band concert benefiting the Industrial Institute. The performance drew praise for its quality and the band’s leadership by William Feter, principal of See Hisitars, with selections including Stars and Stripes and a vocal solo by Little Pri.

Twenty Regiment Bend Industrial Institute Wiliam Feter See Hisitars Little Pri Vocal Sole Bre J. Af Wright Necal Selection Tattle Prim Quartet Pinkie—“Stars and Stripes” Sousa

Washington Return Fare via Santa Fe Route

A telegraphic notice lists a round trip fare of 31.25 dollars between Washington, D C and another location via the Santa Fe Route. The message includes garbled OCR text but centers on travel pricing and rail routing.

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Legislative Snapshots From A Troubled Senate Session

Fragmented notes describe Senate committee activity on voting machines and railroad legislation. Mentions include Governor Fichter, Senator Peterson, and Georgy Smith consulting on eye issues. References to county officials, election redistricting, and pressure to advance bills amid partisan divisions.

Senstar Siat Georgy Smith The Marysvile News Sore Penate Petter Sesiachny Smith Gnare County Wrandotte County Senate New Sires Day Tea Sts Bas Saul Peas Coonighioe Kirkpatrick Okea Committee On Dillie Senate Wick Tos Sons Rawoeiat Businese Aimmoer

Monkey Habeas Corpus Case Snares Court Notice

A fragmented notice reports a habeas corpus action over a pet simian with references to Barker Street timing and a court proceeding led by Rubenstein. The text is garbled but implies a recovery effort for a monkey and a legal action around custody.

Pet Simian Barker Street J Rubenstein Jeanie Reade

Minnesota Wins At Buttermakers National Convention

Minnesota secured the top award and three of four medals at the national convention. Heareis won the banner for the highest state average with a score of 81. Jenson of Bernadotte took the silver medal, Noble of South Waterford won gold, Magnusen of McBee earned silver, and states including Michigan South Dakota Vermont posted various low scores as the nine year tournament produced the lowest averages.

St. Paul Minn Minnesota Buttermakers Heareis Quenzola South Waterford SC Magnusen McBee, Minn Michigan South Dakota Vermont Association

Nation's Flowers In Jail Item Feb 2 1901

Fragmentary note reports a jail entry on February 2 1901 involving a person or item referred to as in my carne. Other details are unreadable but reference a legal or penal context.

Dick Bueee Batign Ebb and Flow Mystery

Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases likely from a local notice or brief. Readable items mention names or terms unclear. no coherent event or clear entities to anchor a full summary.

Pueblo basetad) club manager changes in Western league

Wm. Hulen, manager of the Pueblo baseball club, transfers from Biots City in the Western league. He states the move is for reasons connected with club plans and future play.

Biotic City Pustblo Colo Hulen Pueblo Basetad Biots City

Untidy OCR Note On Meeting And Election In City

A garbled report describes a meeting about polling and guard actions. It mentions law enforcement, women’s involvement in politics, costs and arrangements, and a planned next session for the following Thursday.

Washington D C Return Fare via Santa Fe Route

Travel notice indicates a round trip from Washington D C to an unspecified point at $81.96 via the Santa Fe Route. The text references March 1 and advises seeing agent A J BF for details and arrangements. The fragmentary OCR suggests a fare offer and travel timetable pending agent confirmation.

Washington Santa Fe

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