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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
3
A reader notice describes a journey heading toward the Pacific Coast and the Rocky Mountains. The brief item emphasizes travel westward by a traveler or group, outlining the direction and destination without expanded details.
Epworth League delegates from Kansas proceed to San Francisco under special Colorado and Rock Island tariffs. The Rock Island will haul extra coaches for the influx, with trains routed via Topeka, Glenwood Springs, and Salt Lake, ending in California.
A new stock train service is planned to connect Wichita with several points including Paynes, Mulvine, and Kaunas City. The plan envisions an early morning opening and evening returns to capture the stock market, with Purcell and Guthrie-Purcell trains likely starting, and Pawnee connections considered. Officials say the route will improve freight timing and market access, with coordinated arrivals to reach Wichita early in the following day.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses rate changes by officials, approvals, and an upcoming meeting. Mentions Western region and agents, with multiple garbled terms and unclear entities, offering minimal concrete details.
A fragmentary notice indicates Southern Pacific will pay $1000 to J A Fil eors in San Francisco for a July reunion. The text mentions examiners and a Mr Willinsee, with references to pension implications and possible future rail work that may affect benefits.
A fragmented report notes a blocked area involving the district and a county attorney on a public matter. The text references a late pun elution and a person named Wie, with unclear details about a public action or jurisdiction.
Citizens along the Kansas City to Springfield route oppose consolidation as rail firms face a hearing schedule. Presidents Winchell and Yoakum submitted statements while officials deny plans to merge the lines. witnesses urged proof in district court as July sessions proceed.
Claims Attorney Hamilton visits California on business related to appointing a successor to Chair Agent Maginnis who recently resigned to promote a Mexican mining company. Hamilton, newly appointed claims attorney for the Santa Fe system, may oversee further force changes upon his return.
Arkansas City July 7 The Santa Fe division faces a severe car shortage as 220 cars remain shy for shipments. Freight congestion slows movement of wheat and other merchandise, with reports of heavy delays at the south depot and rising business for the railroad.
A Fort Scott report says a new piecework system may be rolled out in Missouri Pacific shops. The rumor mentions job changes, increased productivity, and adjustments tied to Santa Fe passenger traffic growth and freight movements across the region.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Fireman Dalton Heel near Douge City facing a test ride west end. Mentions redouke effects of his ond Ts feeling likely tied to the Beat. Reported to resume work in a few days as Santa Fe post notices delayed for July vouchers.
Reported shop activity at Santa Fe lines includes engine work, yard crews, and a switchmen meeting at Stark and Quincy. Mentioned are Topeka assignments, personnel changes, drouth stock rush, and plans for additional service along the Wichita to Guthrie corridor.
A century-old account chronicles Cole Younger and the James gang, their rise from Missouri guerrillas to infamous outlaws. It details Younger’s leadership, early raids on Clay County Savings and Liberty Bank, crew members, and the 1876 St Paul bank raid, with vivid depictions of the gang’s daring and the ensuing chaos.
A historical account details the James and Younger gang led by Cole Younger. It covers bank raids in Lexington, Savannah, Juncsville, Corydon, and Missouri towns, shipwrecked by lawmen near Oxbeola, and a violent Northfield confrontation where Jesse James, Jim Younger, and Bob Younger are wounded. The narrative emphasizes planning, pursuit, and the gang’s retreat to the Ozarks after a spree ending with multiple casualties.
Leonard F Verdery of Augusta Georgia and Baker of Buckhead Georgia attest to Peruna and Manalin easing chronic catarrh and related ailments. Verdery reports dramatic personal improvement and improved energy after using Peruna. Baker claims his long breakdown system improved, praising Peruna as the best medicine. Catarrh described as seasonal varying in severity.
A blurred ad outlines a cure for dyspepsia attributed to Dr Hartman president of Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus, offering purported relief and advice. The fragmentary text mentions Dowie and Perunk cures and promises of treatment success though details are unclear.
In a perilous escape led by Jim and Cole Younger with Barker Caldwell, pursued by 408 men, the fugitives retreat through Lake Minnetonka country toward Minnesota. After days of siege, surrenders begin as leaders face capture. the Younger brothers and allies endure hunger and wounds while evading a massive manhunt.
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