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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1901
Page
3
United States railroad interests promote a Sheep Rest plan covering 600 acres of rich grazing land, with bridge, barns, sheds, and a water system. The project aims to streamline livestock movement to the Kansas City market, supporting rail lines amid hopes of stabilizing grain and wheat crops and offsetting regional drought and transport shortages.
July 29 report from the Transcontinental Passenger Association notes a busy day with plans for September welds and routes for transport from Montana to the Pacific coast. The meeting discussed stringing lines from Colorado to Teaver Colorado New Mexico and near the Pacific shore while considering brands and routes but most individual roads held little public interest.
The Santa Fe and Rio Grande may build a Union Depot at Colorado Springs. The Denver papers report proposed Entita Fe depot improvements costing 255.08 dollars, stalled for months due to the failure of the trial street railway, with the city and railroad company in agreement on construction methods.
A dramatic oil discovery near the Rio Grande depot area sparks town excitement. Reported gushers, a large drilling operation, and new production plans amid investor confidence. Local officials and workers prepare for intensive development as rail facilities continue.
Denver Republic reports Alpine pass snow earlier with large lakes of snow and a claim that a new Alpine pass report is not a token or ad. Bethar S. H. Wood denied sending a paper note to Trenton, New Jersey, about Colorado snow in July. A railroad passenger ad touted a cool mountain spot as a draw.
Arent T Kine of the Senta Fe has returned from El itena, reporting conditions in the country including land draws and water scarcity. He describes 2-box car travel, high premiums, and a town with gambling and autos, plus a land drawing contest in progress and a warning that later plans may disappoint readers.
Santa Fe to sink a gas well just north of the round-house on the west side of the track at Chanute. Superintendent Barnes backs the plan though officials express caution. Howal Jones chosen to take P Maginnis' price as Santa Fe land agent, with circular issued by First View Preis.
I Partin works as a carpenter for Santa Fe but faces harsh conditions and poor luck with farming. Reports from Colorado Springs, Newton, and Greenwood Springs mention travel, sprains, illness, and two payday days for merchants. The Journal’s reporter visited, and families like Bubeck, Daugherty, and Healy are noted with trips to Buffalo expos and Colorado Springs.
Reports from Herrington and surrounding lines describe a head on collision at Peete between Hubulaton and Dillon and a late morning incident affecting passenger No 5. Superintendent Cannon announces new depots and freight lines to Oly, with trains 2 and 24 added between Pratt and Liberal to connect with the Dalhart route. Buckfin to Bodee city also gains a service.
Not seriously injured after the Grand Island train collision near Gower Missouri. The injured include Miss Kegan of Hiawatha and Mrs J Hi White of Kansas City among many others with bruises and shock. Reports note several passengers knocked down or struck, with hospital transport unnecessary.
A chaotic rural police blotter notes Thompson’s arrest, a postponed gambling trial, and searches for an elusive complaint. Items seized include chairs, tables, a bar, and bottles as officers escorted James Rheasley and a still unsettled case against Ella Buckner for disturbing the peace.
Mrs J S Newberry of 1115 Avenue agnoT reports relief after a three year complaint from using Doan s Kidney Pills. She credits the remedy from Rowley Snow’s store and notes her husband also benefited. Sold by Millurn Co Buffalo sole agents in the United States.
A tale of a judge, Henry Schmidt, and a mispronounced name in a German context. The narrative follows a march to the court where Henry challenges the judge, insisting his name is Schmidt, not Jokn Lee. The scene unfolds with confusion, pride, and a demand for accurate identification.
Henry M. Wise has been granted parole from the penitentiary. He was seen driving in that direction with McKean in the late afternoon. The jury that convicted Wise signed the petition for parole. Milwaukee annual meeting grand lodge tickets set for July 20 21 22 with rent extensions. plans to leave Milwaukee August 19.
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