One Steady Pull Commercial Cin Takes Steps For New Union Depot
A committee led by Jolene E Frostwatuy explores plans for a new union depot in North Topeka. Hinckley outlines two main schemes with elevated tracks and multiple railroads, aiming to attract Santa Fe and Union Pacific interest and improve through-train service while reducing congestion at the river crossing.
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McCinives
Uienn
Ed Ae
Miiey
Oneal
Jolene E Frostwatuy
UN Committee
Dot Mlo
Hemlerson
Hergumlhaly G. Wi Wo Yates
Freemai
Frank
MacLennan
Piru
Moore
Union Depot
Tépela
Santa Fe
Hine
Partin
Niles Depul
Tron Pacific
Fas Growlime
Deyst
Mitsouri Pacific
Uv Union
Kansas Avenue
Quincy Street
Pietaeaus
Te Terminal Company
Kansas River
Jefferson Street
Routh
Jefferson
Unes
Union Pacific
Rock Island
Yaihe
Curmiir Benail
Anreranes
nWitehnog
Parvenwer
API
Taseynysr
Baim Freight
Kent
Erage
Weil
Treleht
Tussenser Tronsvisanie
Kansas
Streipouny
Am Muaide
Agratien
Owe
Electric ‘Carta
Atre Evans Olty
Abd Mukneerti
Topeka Commercial Club outlines industrial boost plan
Detailed notes describe Secretary T. J. Anderson drafting a contract for Topekas buttons bearing a leaders photograph to promote the 1904 convention. A pamphlet with multiple Topeka images and statistics will be distributed at conventions as new industries are pursued including brick, tar and paving, patent medicines, sewing machines, and automobile factories. A street lighting system modeled on Flint Mich is discussed for council review and potential adoption. The Young Man of Today debate urges equal pay and opportunity, and several new members are elected to the Commercial Club. Also reported is the Monterey railroad sale and weather notes for Chicago and surrounding areas.
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Ork
Wes
T. J. Anderson
Brotherhood of Deomiative Enginners
Sngioners
P.M. Arthur
Topeks
Topeka
Nakigue
Arteas
Anderson
Teea
S. Dt Clapp
Cudaby Packing Company
Tan
Sigay Cheek
Ian Wish Clapp
Warin
Spiteful Irish cheers over Methuen defeat debated
March 13 report on the Irish and British press denouncing the Irish House of Commons reactions to General Methuen's defeat. Critics say the imperial visit veto signals ministerial spite, with nationalist and unionist voices weighing the implications for Ireland and the coronation plan.
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Lonips
King Jedward
Queen Alexandra
Ireland
Hheels
House of Commons
Gen. Methuen
Ahso
Preeman
Aheles
Nia
Uniopiss
London
John Redmond
Iikh
Mettinen
Bis
Chicage St Sutemn
Hemor Shaster
Fedmond
Replevin Suit Filed Over Croft’s Outfit
G W Moffitt filed a replevin suit against Chief Tim Donovan seeking return of an outfit valued at about 20 dollars. The plaintiff claims a mortgage on the property, and Donovan is to provide a redelivery bond and hold the property.
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Croft
G. W. Moffitt
Tim Donovan
Mee
Donovan
Fights Subsidy Shows Cost Double Uther Service
The report notes that the subsidy for the Uther service is twice its current cost, highlighting a substantial price difference and potential financial impact for involved parties.
Senate debate on post office bill and rail subsidies shrinks costs
Washington March 13 routine business resumes on the post office appropriation bill. Debate ends in three hours. Discussions focus on subsidies for routes between Washington New York and Washington Kansas City Newton Kan. Southern Railway argues it cannot afford to lose subsidy and fast trains. Arthur Pue Gorman credentials presented for Maryland Senate term starting March 4 1903. Diplomatic and consular bill conference report approved. Hepburn canal report expected soon.
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Washington
New Orleans
Kansas City
Newton
Kan
Vuether
Crumpacker
Indiana
New York
United States
Southern Railway
En Orleans
Cweilar Mall
Tmi
Senate
Wellington
Arthur Pue Gorman
Maryland
Hale
Maine
Morsan Ala
Bank Break-In Shocks Minooka Nearby Joliet Area
A six men in Joliet area broke into the Exchange Bank at Minooka near the West Joliet rail line. They wrecked the safe with a tool described as Seemane Satanden, assaulted a clerk identified as 32,000 acaauited him, and fled toward Rock Island after a two hour delay. No further details are clear.
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Joliet
Exchange Bank
Minooka
Alne Mill
Seemane Satanden
Final Jabs Hit Miller Rival at Fourth District Nomination
Opponents of James Monroe Miller stayed away from the Fourth district convention, leaving Miller’s supporters to celebrate. William Allen White’s Emporia Gazette editorial praised Miller as honest and loyal, arguing he is preferable to any opposing candidate and will align with Republican caucus decisions in Congress. A nomination speech by ex sen. G H Lamb was interrupted when a delegate shouted Miller’s name, prompting Lamb to proceed with his prepared remarks.
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Miller
Gazette
Hehton Miller
White
Pacific Ocean
California
Fourth Congressional District
James Monroe Miller
Miler
J. M. Miller
Congress
The
Gagette
Gavette
Fueret
Imax
G. H. Lamb
Wood Son County
Opera House
Lamb
JIM KING WINS LIBRARY BOARD ELECTION IN TOPEKA
James J. Bing elected state librarian by supreme court justices after a crowded field. Nellie Armentrout becomes assistant librarian in charge of traveling library system. Rose Horton Lula Clugston named assistants with salaries noted. New opening hours set to accommodate lawyers, with longer evening hours when the supreme court sits.
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James J. Bing
Tofay
Supreme Court
Mr. King
Nellie Armentrout
Kansas City
Bus
Armentrout
Lbrarian
King
Rosamond Horton
Topeka
Helen Blanche Dodge
Beloit
Lulu Clagston
Herbert Clayton
Clayton
Miss Dodge
S. H. Dodge
Beloit Call
Miss Horton
Judge Horton
Brary
Topeka City Railway Plans Major Equipment Upgrade
At a New York meeting of directors of the Topeka city railway President C C Baker was authorized to lay miles of 85 pound rails in Topeka and purchase seven 22 foot cars. The cars are from St. Louis and have mixed seating. Rails will arrive late summer due to steel shortages. Baker cites fare revenue and interest payments as limiting upgrades but promises investments in property.
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Topeka City Railway
New York
C. C. Baker
Topeka
St. Louis
Kansas Avenue
West Sixth Street
CC. Baker
City Railway
Mickels
Baker
Condine
Ike
McCormick Will Take Interior Post If Offered
In a cable from Los Angeles to Senator Thomas Kearns of Utah McCormick signaled willingness to accept the secretary of the interior post should a vacancy arise in President Roosevelt's cabinet. Senator Millard confirmed asking McCormick about acceptance, noting he acted independently and had heard there might be a vacancy. McCormick had told Kearns he would accept if offered.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Marchik
William McCormick
Thomas Aeavens
Utah
Washington
Rooseuett
Etary Hiltchicock
McCormick
Salt Lake
California
Angeles
Sir McCocnm
Kearns
Millard
Senator Millard
W. 8
MecCormick
Secretry of the Interior
Interior Department
McCornick
Boston Strike Hopeful As Talks With Fr. Easley Continue
Boston reports clearer signs of progress in the harbor strike as Isher leaders confer with Secretary Fr. Easley of the Civic Federation. About 21,000 workers remain on strike, with some firms resuming supply through nonunion crews to protect contracts. Night conditions aided movements, but tension persists as nonunion drivers join the action.
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Boston
MM. Easley
Civic Federation
Abe
Hasley
Hree
Inbor
James Dupean
American Federation of Labor
John F. O'Sullivan
International Type- Rraphical Union
Frank H. McCarty
Massachusetts Stain Bracch
A. F of L
Kusley
Uni
Hrtary Transportation Company
Nou-Uniory
Talon Rearmeirs
Tesmin
Pleasant Spring Weather Forecast From Weather Bureau
The weather forecast reads generally fair tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures in the north portion tonight and a cooler Friday after noon or tonight. Light southwest wind near 10 miles per hour. Government thermometer shows temperatures around 37 to 38 degrees at 3 o clock. Funston's Last Day in Chicago marks closing of Abe Anglo events as callers and attendees note the occasion.
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Chicago
Oye” Smith Veeves
Weat Bureau
Funston
Spt
Abe Anglo
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A. Moser, Jr
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Jim King
Rose Horton
Lula Clugston
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