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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1902

Page

3

Government fixes higher exchange rate burdening imports

The United States commission sets a government exchange rate for the quartermaster's department higher than the bank rate. Imports face paying in silver at the government rate, causing discontent among merchants and a rise in costs while government employees cheer the increase. The move aims to secure silver payments amid scarce gold but risks widening gaps with bank rates.

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Democratic plan to relinquish claims on the Philippines

Washington report outlines a Democratic Senate substitute for Philippine governance. It proposes U S relinquish sovereignty, allow a Philippine constitutional convention chosen by voters, and establish a local government until elections and guarantees under treaty obligations with Spain are secured. The plan includes naval and cable facilities preserved under U S sovereignty and protection of inhabitants.

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Allied Party to Meet in National Convention

Louisville March 31 The Allied Party plans a national convention at noon in Louisville to unite reform forces against plutocracy. Delegates from Ohio and Missouri parties join reform groups, with speakers from Illinois Nebraska Colorado and Kansas. The agenda spans populist and labor discussions over three days beginning April 1.

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Railroad news San Bernardino and Needles shops will be doubled

The San Bernardino and Needles shops are to be expanded doubling capacity in a plan announced by railroad officials. The project aims to speed maintenance and repair work across the Arizona and California routes, boosting operations and employment.

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Beaumont Roundhouse Rebuilt After Fire at Santa Fe

Santa Fe announces reconstruction of the Beaumont Texas roundhouse destroyed by fire. Topeka shop changes take effect, including new shop superintendents and reorganized machinery divisions. Crew shifts, new equipment at Enet Yard near Point Richmond, and doubled capacity at San Bernardino and The Needles predicted to boost west division operations. Local crews report generally satisfactory system conditions after inspection tours by George R. Henderson and W. A. Nettleton with Kendrick.

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Wellington Rail Yard Accidents and Town Notes

John Summers returned to work after an accidental mouth injury from a spike maul in Wellington yard. Brakeman M. P Smith sprained his ankle and may require hospital care. Gasoline plant at Rago failed, a steam plant to supply engine water is being built. Santa Fe hotel at Woodward burned down, engines likely caused it. furniture mostly saved. Officials traveled from Tonkawa to Woodward on special car No. 201. Woodward and Santa Rosa notes mention telegraph wiring work, depots, and freight activity. J A Conlon and W E Durtham noted. A G Catlin named new agent at depot.

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Beet field railroad race heats up in Colorado

Denver reports Union Pacific surveys for a new line to connect northern Colorado beet sugar factories, directly competing with Loveland Construction’s belt route from Loveland to reach beet fields and join with Colorado and Southern. Officials say beet traffic will justify cost as surveys move from Platteville toward Greeley and Loveland territory.

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Westward Emigration Draws Scandinavian and Balkan Workers

Reports from abroad indicate a record emigration to the west this year. Scandinavians Bulgarians and Julians arrive as a vanguard. many are young married men. Poor conditions in Norway and Sweden push workers westward and into farming or mining.

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Spectators Rally for Juarez Bull Fight and Plaza Scene

In Juarez a mass gathering is planned near the plaza and church for a Sunday bull event. A large frame structure will hold about nine blocks of seating with ticketed access. Americans in town anticipate witnessing the dramatic firing of old Spain amid the festive atmosphere and street spectacles.

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Fragmented Crime Note Remains in Public Record

A garbled OCR fragment describes a supposed confession and coerced statements, with unclear references to a sleeping child and investigators pursuing a body. The text is incomplete and obscured, leaving uncertainty about the individuals, location, and timeline involved.

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