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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1902
Page
3
Bank statements show liabilities and capital figures with a notary seal. The document cites signatures by Hawley as cashier, with sworn affirmation by a notary in February, the commission expiring October 14.
Bank report for Central National Bank of Topeka Kansas at close of business February 28 1903 per Comptroller of the Currency. Financial entries show cash deposits loans and assets with figures indicating totals and maturities. Attest by corporate officer signatures dated September 1905.
Fragments reference Merchants National Bank in Topeka Kansas and Freeman Cahier with partial names and dates. Text is heavily garbled, lacks complete sentences or clear event. Unable to determine concrete action or outcome from the provided fragments.
Rock Island announces a new El Paso short line with westbound service through at midnight. The train features vestibuled, steel plated cars including Pullmans and diners. Officials from Chicago Topeka and Wichita attend with press and local representatives.
Prank Van Ness, an artist from the Masonic Temple, painted a photo portrait of Lacie Mulhall, sister of the famous Heists, in Oklahoma Territory. The canvas depicts her in a roping and tying a steer pose, a notable feat she reportedly achieved in seven seconds, and the work will travel for advertising if shipped to a railway office for display.
Santa Fe installs new train staff signalling to manage mountain traffic over Hutons range. The upgraded system aims to improve safety and efficiency for freight and passenger movements through the Raton area, replacing older methods with modern controls.
The document discusses a train-quit system used between Hater and Trinidad. It explains an absolute block for descending trains and expected benefits for traffic landing. The project covers 23 miles and is technical in nature, mainly of interest to signal engineering departments.
Leroy T. Wilcox resigns as commercial agent assistant to W. C. Staley in Kansas City. Wilcox began railroad service in 1881 at age 15 in Chicago mailing department then rose to clerk and stenographer before joining the Rock Island and returning to Kansas City to take the current position.
A March 1 circular from General Passenger Agent W J Black lists special rates including one fare for the road trip to the Democratic state convention in Wichita on May 20 plus numerous other reduced fares from Colorado and surrounding states. The article notes railway developments and connections linking Naco to Villa Verde and the Santa Fe system, with new mining districts in Bisbee Clifton Morenci and Cananea expected to bring substantial traffic and passenger business to the lines serving the southwest.
Sir Wilfrid from Van Horne former president of the Canadian Pacific Railway and the project promoter visited Cuba with Mr Dodge. They left for New York via Havana after inspecting the work by the Cub Fairoad company. He praised six months of progress and predicted trains between Havana and Santiago de Cuba within a year. Obstructions by alleged detractors noted but most Janu cthers support the effort.
Northwestern rail officials report Attorney General Knox has notified district attorneys in western states including Minnesota to prosecute Interstate Commerce Act violations. The order follows recent hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Chicago and President Roosevelt reaction. In Atchison a $2,000 negligence damages suit was filed by Henry Gore against Santa Fe Road after a bridge collision on November 27. Gore alleges brain injury and spinal damage from the crash on the Atchison bridge. The Rock Island line continues operations amid ongoing reports of company activities.
The report notes the Rock Island Bridge Bill’s signing and details railroad staff news. It covers machinists, conductors, blacksmiths, apprentices, and foremen, with sickness and recoveries, assignments, and layoffs across shops, yards, and stations. It also mentions equipment overhauls, new gear orders, and a near-term project shift to Emporia for a coal chute.
Washington dispatch shows Representative Long of Kittisak thanked for pushing reciprocity for Cuba. Message from the president fleet of the new Cuban nine expresses gratitude for contributions toward fostering good will and preparing the groundwork for the treaty and improved relations between Cuba and America.
Bombay reports Abdul Azix Ben Peysul a descendant of Wahabi rulers with an army of 20 men seized the city of Riad entering stealthily by a tavern passage. He killed the governor of Riad and thirty retainers, forcing a surrender. The conquering force claims control and aims to overthrow Rashia, the Aimee of Nek. Large tribes are flocking to join the campaign.
Advertisement describes a March excursion via the Santa Fe to Indian Territory and nearby areas. It mentions tickets, dates from sale, and a depot as the agent location for details. The text includes unclear fragments and several proper names.
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