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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1901

Page

3

Nine Persons Killed In McKeesport Streetcar Collision

A collision between a streetcar and a train on the McKeesport line in McKeesport Pennsylvania June 1 caused nine deaths and numerous injuries. Among the injured is James Mont Tenor a child of Duquesne and Irwin Montgomery who suffered head injuries and possible internal injuries.

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Rock Island Expands Topeka Freight House Project

Rock Island plans a 120 mile expansion with a new 90 foot by 42 foot freight house extension at Topeka. A two story office will be added, total wall length reaches 140 feet, brick construction with slate roofing, cost around 3000 dollars under supervisor George J. Bishop. Outstanding bridge work and grading delay progress amid flood and river challenges.

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Hoeck Made Foreman At Santa Fe Roundhouse

Ho eck was named foreman of the Santa Fe roundhouse after a progressive railroad career. He started in Topeka, then Iowa Central in Marshalltown as office foreman, advancing to general auditor and general ticket agent. He later worked as switchman and other roles before joining Xan a, where he has served for years.

Willam Hoeck ARS Iowa Central Marshalltown Ful Earth M Fire Xanana

Speculation on Sanin Pedipectors meeting outcome in New York

Rumors focus on a third vice president choice to succeed JM Barr. G W Brown, general manager of the C22 a Q, is favored by many as the likely successor. Other names mentioned include George T Neubert, Jamies I jaune, and J L B Waugh amid broad discussion of railroad posts and promotions.

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Giant Railroad Plan Aims to Control Oriental Trade

Western capitalists discuss organizing a transoceanic corridor with a long inland route and terminal facilities to dominate trade from the Gulf of California. Projections include involvement by Milwaukee St Paul, Denver and Rio Grande, and a named senator amid heavy regional interests.

Aergentic Sairoad Walland Gulf of Californis St Paul Denver Rio Grande

Secret conference hints a vast western to become terminal plan

Representatives met in Chicago on Saturday to discuss a concealed scheme tied to a western terminal. The plan, originated by Charit Tren, supposedly aims to dominate an Oriential effort timed with Mexico’s resources and Utah iron mines under Clark interests.

Chicago Charit Tren Carl Lie Mexico Utah Clark Colorado Los Angeles Gulf of Callifonta Tom Kearna

Confession of Kansas Man En Route to Alaska

An article details George Mulligan of Liberal Kansas claiming he was assaulted and robbed while en route to Alaska. He asserts the attack involved a theft of about $17,000 in bills and that accomplices aided after a plan to fund travel to Alaska. Police and trial accounts are reported with Mulligan's contested statements.

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Demonstration and Burial Plans Reported in Local Tale

A fragmented OCR piece describes a group of Cowboys and a plan to bury an unspecified person. The text references a mother and a quest for fortune amid unclear events. Details are sparse, with several garbled phrases and missing context.

Actor and Playwright James A. Herne Dies in New York

New York June 2 James A Herne the well known actor and playwright died Sunday afternoon in the city after an illness of eight weeks from scute bronchitis and pneumonia He was born in Troy New York and spent forty years on the stage He created the part of Nathaniel Berry in The Jay Was from the Very First and his most successful work Shore Acres He leaves two daughters Juliet and Charlotte and a wealthy family circle His body will be cremated funeral plans not yet set Herne Oaks was his summer home near Roseland and his career left a lasting mark on American drama

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Carrie Nation Targets Kansas City Saloon With Hatchet

Carrie Nation arrives from Topeka to strike Louis Robitieux's saloon at 105 Onion avenue Kansas City. A mirror shatters as a crowd gathers and taunts her while she brandishes a hatchet. Bartender warns health risk and the scene ends with Nation leaving the street amid mounting tension.

Carrie Nation Kansas Kansas City Louis Robitieux Onion Avenue Natien Topeka Union Avenue Angeway W. Altwett

Nation confrontation at Astor buffet ends with escort from door

At the Astor buffet on Union Avenue a dispute erupts between Mrs Nation and the proprietor's wife. A brief exchange ends with Mrs Nation being pushed out by the guardian of the fort as she moves to an uptown restaurant.

Astor Union Avenue Dubinsky Fort Bealeger Nation

Joint Slanders and Saloon Suit Opens in Saloon Suits

Sult sues eighteen men and women over four joint smashings in Saloon district of Saloon Keepers claim $87,000 in damages. George B Stevens and John K Wilson filed in district court. Stevens seeks $5,000. Wilson $2,000. Cabinet reshuffle follows in Japan with Viscount Kat-Sura forming a new cabinet and key ministerial appointments.

Thomas A. Noeftager George E McMahon Japaneas Yokohama Kat- Sura Arofulke Paris Asteisa Kilyonso-ieige Teda-Katau Toahi-Kawe Kodami Yamaneta

Nationalists win Havana mayor and council in distinct vote

Havana reports confirm Nationalists triumph in municipal elections. Miguel Gener wins Havana mayoralty with 31 116 votes to Mora Republicans 1 403 and Carlos Garcia 2 214 for a private party. Nationalists also gain most council seats while Republicans win four and Democrats two. In Wilmington Delaware June 2 Betes Mills and Standard Axe pe companies grant purposed raises and return workers after a strike.

Havana Municpal Senor Miguel Gener Na-ions List Ita Senor Mora Sena Carlos Garcia Pravie Party Republicans Democrats

Lutheran Synod church growth report and finances

Abstract of the Lutheran Synod secretary’s report shows increases in church numbers and Sunday schools, with infant, child, and adult baptisms rising. Total congregational assets reach 266,607, with recommended annual church extension funding of 40,000 starting April 1902.

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Five candidates win in city committee primary

Five of seven nominees for city committee secured spots in Saturday’s primaries. Winners include Dave Grese in Third Precinct First Week defeating Mate Campbill 6 to NS, Philips in First Precinct Third Ward with 105 votes to Adrian Sherman’s 64, and Clarence Stuycoe in Fourth Ward defeating W. Aapind 368 to TL Matt Weightmann. Wan Ho won a second precinct seat in Abe Thirdward with 44 votes.

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Unclear OCR fragment outlines military details and names

Fragmentary text refers to Major Frank McKanna as inspector general of a volunteer unit and mentions a captain of the Trent Femalay Infantry and Justice Bichenna, with references to Washington and a presidential detail. Readable content is minimal and names are partially garbled.

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Homeseekere Excursions to German Route Event

A fragment notes two June excursions by Homeseekere to a route titled The Gente Fe. It mentions Indigo Manning and a church event at Constrestgnal, with a Tuesday unspecified time. Details are unclear and partially garbled.

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