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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1901

Page

10

Tornado and Fire Hit Vancouver and North Lack Towns

Fragmented report describes a severe cyclone and fires across Vancouver and Queenstown areas. Ports and steamers were damaged or ashore with vessels wrecked or driven aground. towns North Lack and Queenstown suffered near complete destruction. Rail lines, telegraph and cable services were cut for days, with several ships and cattle losses noted. Additional notes mention upcoming winter travel bargains and a political item about presidential inauguration travel packages.

Vancouver, & 2 Fem Warrimont Trans Astras Nouwwow Tam Carualk Suphs Fee Seppe Dee Leon Deve Atric Quewnstown Tiernan Amhurhan North Lack Raitraix Eanieas Teirine Oueenstown

Adway's Pills Adway's Pills Adway's Pills

Fragmentary ad copy mentions headache indigestion and digestive complaints. The garbled text references liver terpid and stomach issues with unclear product claims and pricing. No identifiable organizations or dates are discernible.

Railroad Expansion Plans West of the Mississippi Coast

The article outlines a broad railroad expansion plan across the western United States and Texas. It details Santa Fe, Rock Island, Choctaw, and other lines extending toward El Paso, the Gulf Coast, and Mexico, with hundreds of miles of new track, contracts awarded, and anticipated resource development tied to these links. Strong entities include Santa Fe, Rock Island, Choctaw Oklahoma & Gulf, Kansas City, Mississippi, and Texas routes, plus references to Mexico and Sabine Pass, underscoring a continental growth strategy and rising interregional freight and passenger traffic.

Texas Sabana & Packie Nery Onm Mezive Mexican Central Railroad Suisa Pe Bes Pucia Aseregates Tully Choctaw, Oklahoma & Uitpany Trom Oklahorma Sunkwest Polet Endlan Oklahoma Tex Fort Worth Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe Galt Basement Kangas City Ure Ts Louisians Sabine Pass Arkansas Gulf of Mexico Mises River Republic United Earthy Nes Frawley Peraunger Nee, Pacific Kansas Thurstop Nebraska Brett Topeka Wromirk Soni Passenger Worth Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Houston& Texas Central

Mew Equipment Order and Santa Fe Promotions

MEW Equipment is ordered for urgent delivery by October 3. The initial allotment includes twenty first class coaches, four second class coaches, six baggage cars, two combination passenger and baggage cars, two dining cars, and six chair cars plus mail and express cars. Santa Fe reports promotions due to high demand for engineered firemen on lines east of Albuquerque, with several firemen promoted to engineer and new engine numbers cited.

Fock Selon Combinarion Pasaenevr Bageage Mal and Express Tonga Santa Fe Sante Me Albuquerque Ie Meen Freokahl Frank Ehrhart Berry Quincy Edd Archie Ming Harry Ceutg Guacge Hf Lindstrom Janes Hai Engi Firman Las Vegas Ellicott St Linly Rue FP. Smith Aley Lane Hawkworth Flave Port Madison Iowa Mulcahy Ok Bian Ae Ene Tech GM Fisher Fust Sas Jewel Shaw LE Durrell Banning

Railroad and city notes recount late 19th century works

The report details railway and civic happenings from Eaton and Las Vegas including new boilermaker Marcos Anderson and machinist John Velion, a masked robbery near the Catholic cemetery, engine inspectors quitting, a silver wedding, and El Paso & Northeastern progress toward the Pecos river with 65 teams now on site and 105 more to come. General Manager A G Wells visited Albuquerque, noting prosperity and fellow railroad men, before travels to Santa Fe and beyond.

Eaton Marcos Anderson John Velion Puebelo Bi Soytt Carpepaires Conmuwpellinz Fenry W. Butler Frank’ Grand Roundhouse Benevie la Junta Walter Rudolph Chai E Divisun Las Vegaa I. J. Hubbard James Britton B. le Rome A. L Com- Lock A. Hatch Mexican Central Railroad el Paso & Northeastern EJ. Dedman Greig Paso Aimmogurts I & Co Peers River Deimmann Pecos River Tock A. G. Wells Santa Fe Pacific Albuquerque UN Banta Fe San Francisco Wells

Review of Trade Indicates Gloom in Textile Industry

The New York Federal Reserve B-Kd G Dun & Cass weekly review of trade notes a gloomy situation for Gotten and Woolen goods manufacturers. Business along the east and especially the North Atlantic coast is beginning to pick up relative to other regions.

New York Fed B—Kd G. Dun & Cass Weekly Review of Trade East Altrate North Atlantic

Nursing Mothers Seek Scott's Emulsion for Strength

Nursing mothers favor Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a nutritious aid during pregnancy and lactation. The emulsion supports digestion, increases milk supply when needed, and improves milk quality, with promises of steady nourishment for both mother and child. Scott & Bowne advertise this product as a trusted aid for nursing women.

Economic Signals From Textile and Related Markets

A late week survey shows mixed movement in retail grocery and dry goods with some improvement, while interior farm and craft trade stagnates. Textile markets face weak demand despite price pressures, with mills restricting output and some shoe and leather sectors holding steady. overall production activity inching forward in construction metals and grain markets uncertain amid global crop notes.

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GILLETT 15 BROKE Zaseas Ontile Plueger In Kansas City

Kansas cattleman Grant Gillett, who fed to Mezien to escape creditors, is said to return to Kansas soon to settle affairs. The report comes via Chihuahua, Mexico, and references past losses and pending actions. Albany reports state officials plan an emergency move regarding New York police leadership.

Zaseas Ontile Kansas City Fels Chihuahua Mexico Grant Gillett Kansas Cattleman Mezien Kansan Chibsiebua Bart Investments van Wyck Albany Piesdag Meyer Vat Wrek New. York En Ahal Newrae Otty Sensr Platt New York City

Local News Roundup Heads to Court and Politics

A sprawling weekly digest reports on legal cases, court actions, and political shifts. It notes Wheeler County details with mentions of cases, a governor’s aide appointment, legislative moves, and minor criminal incidents across multiple jurisdictions. The item combines court outcomes, public notices, and political maneuvering in a compact, era-typical news summary.

Hatchet Souvenirs Toast at Newspaper Publishers Banquet

The American Newspaper Publishers Association held its annual meeting at the Waldorf Astoria in New York with 250 attendees. Hatchet souvenirs were distributed as speakers addressed press freedom, honesty, and the future of newspapers, including remarks by Don C. Seltz and Judge Edward W. Hatch.

American Newspaper Public Association New York Don C. Seltz New York World Trrimr Edward W. Hatch Supreme Court, Appellate Division Mijares M. Book Journglan United States Frank Brewier Boston Harmsworth Bir London Sir. Harmsworth Stevens Ae. Scatchard

Peruna touted as cure for catarrh by US senator Ea Makinson

A fragmented 19th century advertisement letter extols Peruna as a universal cure for catarrh. It claims the senator Ea Makinson endorses the remedy and cites vast prevalence, urging readers to use Peruna rather than other drugs. The letter presents strong testimonials and pressures readers to purchase.

W. N. Roach United States North Dakota Larimore, North Dakota

Newspaper Men in Congress and Memorial Proposals

A report covers speeches on Newspaper Men in Congress and a plan by ex congressman Oliver of Pittsburgh to donate 100 toward a memorial for Herjagin Franklin. The publishers association executive board is named, and sessions discuss parliamentary goals and potential costs alongside references to France and independence era themes.

Cumberand Fhiomua Cooke Hashana Tennesste Claflin Anes Atherton Prince of Wales Eancere Duke of Westminster National congress of the D. A #2 Washington Charles W. Fairbanks Catherine Leeda China Bordentown N. J Rose Hudson Millwood Leavenworth Sharon Penn Rio de Janeiro Yokonama Honolulu Congress Ipa Willa B. Green Dewik the Village -Smith Chaiman Hongreseman

Inauguration Travel Urged From Washington DC via Santa Fe Route

An advertisement proposes a round trip from Washington DC to Santa Fe Route for 31.25 dollars. It promotes easy travel tied to an inauguration event and mentions Beomrtie Bund and Olof Ekberg, merchant tailor, with a brief quip about fittings and staying healthy.

Washington, D. C Retum Santa Fe Olof Ekberg Fas Dr OW St. Beomrtie Bund Nelvers Che Latest Sprig Seylen

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