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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1901
Page
3
A massive railroad project spent about 15 million dollars to upgrade the line between Cheyenne and Ogden. A large party of engineers and workers reports dramatic terrain work including widening tunnels and bridging canyons, with new track and drainage, enabling safer mountain travel and faster trains.
In Wilmington Delaware a contract outlines seven new buildings to be erected as part of the Pullman Shops project. The article notes the anticipated scale and related work, with emphasis on the planned structures and construction sequence.
Reported robbery during a teat 20 excursion at Epworth frascers. Details are unclear with scattered garbled words but reference to theft and involved parties remain. Local officials urged caution as investigation proceeds.
A garbled report notes a European sounding project charging fifty dollars per mile for a service using fluid as fuel. It claims Sante Peds lines and others aim to treat over 2,500 liens at regular intervals, suggesting a broad scale operation.
New York July 2 The Commercial Advertiser says changes are likely on the Santa Fe board to provide representation for powerful financial interests and for the Northern road interests. The proposed reshuffling aims to appoint new members who reflect brokerage and rail interests and to ensure control lines align with influential financiers.
New Roads Inc and several capitalists announce incorporation of the Santa Fe Central Railway with a $2,250,000 capital to build a 190 mile line linking Seti ta Peto to Wella, connecting Denver Rio Grande and Rock Island systems with Albuquerque’s line. Another line, $1,500,000, aims to run 43 miles from Albuquerque to San Pedro fields, tying into Santa Fe Central. Both routes surveyed and to cross the Santa Fe system. Harriman and Stubbe are in San Francisco for a conference. Southern Pacific officials discuss Omden-Lurin and other movements, with El Paso traffic head Bein and trader Hawley named in new posts. Newspaper notes manager D Eckman dies. Indianapolis reports on joint-rate inspection bureau leadership changes.
Eman B Purcell reports for work as Pollermaker Theman Purcell. several foundry and tank room staff, including Mög es, Keocer Fal, McLaughlin, Wheeter, Meade, Tal Clayton, and others, return or fall ill. Many details are garbled, but the note records workers resuming duty, sickness, and shifts across the railroad shops and engine houses, with mentions of supervisors, engines, and car work.
Unclear OCR text describes early symptoms of weak grepals and dull back ache. Mentions rheumatism bladder issues nervousness catarrh gravel calesil and a pale complexion with dark circles around eyes. Notes suppression of urine and passing water often day and night.
Local notes describe Weeks’ absence while visiting family, paint work on a new frame, and shifting houses near the Tub. Also reported: Santa Fe planning car liver branding, a boat incident near Pine Creek, and internal moves at the plant with staff mentions including Keane and McCowan.
Porco International Convention fet Yours People's Union Tickets on sale tay 23.90-25, return limit July eth, except by sepeeiting Uicket with Joiet Agent at Chicago It can be ex pose to iene zit. leave Te Past ea ae De ang 4-40 a trains Finne at Catemo at 7 730 2nd '$38 a. tm, seith the time of other ines) Tee to m. train carries Pul on At See -In con con the tines Lekert tickets 'to Buffalo mand returns to for the Pan-American Exposition, at the rite SC gie09, for tet -days. Great opportas ise tig Sat a Ss Trip from Chicago to Milwaukee and D siemmmer ony 31.00. To Cure Cills or Malaria ic 4 Days
Hall, the officer who killed George Head and faces murder charges, gains council support to suspend or expel him rather than remove him from the force. Chief Stahl’s stance and council split reveal tensions over discipline and the trial’s impact on law enforcement leadership.
London reports gossip over an American Maine hospital ship committee presenting a commemorative medal to King Edward through a delegation. Some committee members opposed, while others carried the offer. The king thanked the delegation and the committee for their services in presenting the ship to the government, led by Bernard Baker of Baltimore.
A mid day report from Saginaw says the steamer City of New Baltimore sailing between here and Tevia sank in the river three miles from Saginaw. Thirty aboard were saved and no injuries reported.
Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo is linked to a $100,000 share for a fiddler. Kobdelik, a Hungarian violinist, will tour the U S from New York, with Daniel Frohman guaranteeing Kobdelik a minimum $100,000 share. Also notes railroad fare details and travel timing.
Chicago Chronicle reports Rev Charles M Sheldon delivering a sermon at South Congregational Church urging action against social fade and love of tone. He frames perseverance and charity as divine spirit, citing Jacob wresting with God for blessing and linking it to modern civic efforts.
A damaged fragmentary text notes religious tension and apocalyptic tone within Christian communities. It references a leader with promises and the danger of unsteady faith, urging caution as congregations face upheaval and calls for spiritual steadfastness amid mounting fear.
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