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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1901

Page

3

Big Desls Financed by Mexican Concessions and Rail Road Deals

The article details financing for a major railroad project. It notes Mexican concessions and large bonuses, with mentions of bond holdings, property control for years, and construction plans. It includes biographical notes on leadership and executives, referencing figures connected to routing from Kansas City to the Pacific and various railway lines.

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Independent Interests Clash Over Pacific Trading Alliances

Fragmented OCR reads about J Pierpont Morgan and W K Vanderbilt shaping amid a Memorandum wenig to curb war between competing interests. References to Book Island, Northern Pacific tard, and Hill Morgan duel hint at a major realignment.

Book Island Hiu-Morgan Daal J. Pierpont Morgan W. K Vanderbilt Mewes Morgan Hil WK. Vanderbiltt Ibalee

Building of Burlington sites in Northern Pace of Great Northern territory

A fragmented item describes Burlington construction plans in the Great Northern area. The note mentions Northern Territory actions and beer-related delays, with unclear attribution to specific dates or persons.

Burlington Great Northern Territory Tiat Hue Beer Arta Blahed

Experiments at Las Vegas on Telegraph Telephone Link

CG Sholes, Santa Fe route superintendent, and G H Luts of the Geranton correspondence school tested a telephone service between North Topeka and Meriden at the Santa Fe junction depot. They used the rail round wire to talk while operators sent messages on the same line, without interference.

C. G. Sholes CG. Sholes Tennerney Santa Fe G. H. Luts Geranton International Correspondence School Santa Fe Junction North Topéki Meriden Ezatleoad Lesiie George W. Boon Haw R. V. Wells Cub J. Gruasnmeyer F. Bartell Max_Roth James Jonson E. A. Brown Dlanine Frank Gibler Mackamith Agala Wiindles Seine Buslades Joseph Mellinger Cuein Ly Rte Wilko Adair Brooks Budsep Cosaway Cook Gus Clembnis Binettamith Foriit Riemer Earuert Iain “Scnaritiendert Lachess Kehoe Scription Gana Tobert Granam Conchetor W. C. Comatock Oklahoma Cere Pica Euan Stornbonne Ranie Scrap Wheeler Conpany Han Ie Dave Dia Harles Sputum Butler Sboy Geor Boinikts Eiano Oli Roma Tor Mbout Waliam Hobaon Cheries Derk Peter Hoeffner Hoeffner J . J. Comba Pacific Sanity Horna Oncor Charley Scheffer

Disputed Area of Emporia Topic Appears in Court Actions

Fragmented OCR notes describe a land dispute near Emporia with references to contractors, surveys, and a plan to begin proceedings soon. Names, dates, and precise locations are partially unreadable, but the text signals ongoing legal actions around property boundaries and construction permissions.

Central Mexican Railways Likely to Come Under Goe Management

A report cites President Rotinesen and executives Mar Nickerson and Mr Styner touring new lines for Mexico Central. A plan envisions tying Monterey to northern Central routes via Travina to Chihuahua, with possible acquisition of Mexican International by the Central system. Market chatter says a unified network may soon link key Mexican towns and cross the border toward El Paso, as railroads in the region advance rapidly and consolidation grows.

Air Railways of Mexico Goe Hi Piso Heraiastra Rotinesen Mar Nickerson Styner Geptrel Menteras Repapita Mino New Monterey Travina Chihuahua Nickerson Ington Republic Eagle Tuhet

Grand Canyon Extension Contract Won by Lantry & Son

The Lantry & Son firm awarded the Grand Canyon Extension railroad contract from Williams Arizona to Grand Canyon, under Santa Fe supervision. Completion aims for rapid progress in the mining region, with hotel facilities planned under Arthur Harvey’s supervision.

Lantry & Son Grand Canyon Chist RB B Burns Santa Fe C. W. Whitney Los Angeles Gaal Sures Gunes Be Grend Canyon Witiaz Arte Colorado Geode Lee Lombard Wwe Rania Fe Ieee Anyon Pred Flarvey

Against Free Passes Railroads Move to End Employee Rides

Chicago July 22 reports say major railroads plan to end free transportation for employees and families. Pennsylvania Railroad already requires 3 per month for nominal tickets for shop workers at Pitcairn. Other roads aim to abolish free commuter and official passes by January 1, seeking an agreement to end all free mileage.

Chicago Pennsylvania Lasume Pitcairn Auberben

Railway workers claim pay and perks raise injustice to public

In a regional debate, railway officials and workers clash over compensation. Critics argue lowering wages and favored treatment harm travelers, while officials note broad industry practices. A separate petition from Hill City and Graham county business leaders asks the railroad board to restore timely passenger freight and mail service on the Salina Plainville Oakley line. The Union Pacific line also faces grain handling disputes, with grain buyers seeking access and agreements to build storage facilities and elevators amid funding hurdles.

Myer Dt 45 Rllroid Hill City Hin City Graham County Salina, Plainville Oakley Union Pacific Nave Board of Railroad Commisioners Plainville HI City Iesiie Grabaui County Union Paciic

Rock Island line to reach Lawton by August first

The Rock Island announces the Anadarko to Lawton line will be completed and in operation by August first, six days before the drawing. The road nears Port Sill, three miles from Lawton, with work intensified to settle the town’s growth by month end despite labor shortages.

Rock Isincu Omonium Anadarko Lawton Port Sill Bure Villa Rock Inland

Police Jottings of a Sunday Night Rampage

Police report a violent Sunday with about 40 arrests including the Stanford family. Officers Revelle and others pursued and captured suspects after a night of chaos on Jefferson Street. A fight ended with injuries and one man badly beaten, while several individuals were hauled to the station for incidents ranging from disorder to assault and public drunkenness.

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One Fare to Kansas City by Union Pacific Rail

Union Pacific offers a four one fare rate from all stations including Muncy to Junction City and Manhattan to Marysville. Tickets valid for travel July 24 to 234. Return by July 1st or earlier.

Kansas City Rotary Union Pacific Muncy Junction City Manhattan Marysville

State Journal Ad offer for 5 cent a line

Advertisement plea outlines cheap advertising rates in The State Journal for reaching Kansas readers. Promotes renting or selling property, trading goods, and business changes with 25 cent adverts and 50 cent weekly care. Encourages small ads to generate customers and profitable returns.

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