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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1902
Page
3
Rock Island seeks control of Chicago and Northwestern with an annual meeting on June 1. Vanderbilt faces a tense maneuver to gain influence at Union Pacific while Morgan pursues control and new officials. The report outlines tangled ownership, board battles, and proposed shifts across major rail lines amid wartime pressures and market maneuvering.
Report on a vast 800 ton train built by Santa Fe tested on April 5. Train No. 2, composed of 13 cars with Pullman daylight service, reportedly achieved speeds around 30 miles per hour and 4 minute travel times between Newton and Topeka, marking performance of new Santa Fe shells.
The document discusses a costly Monon deal tied to J P Morgan & Co with projected losses around 43 million. References to shares, foregone payments, and tensions over advances suggest a late 19th century financial dispute with Morgan’s firm and railway interests. The fragmentary text mentions rail, equity shares, and potential adjustments to the deal terms.
Fragmented OCR note outlines rival interests hindering a proposed integration with the Louisville and Stasis Railway. It suggests possible pressure from minority groups and concerns about staffing and corporate commitments, with no official word on changes.
A scrambled report from New York cites figures on Harriman's preeminent transcontinental plan. Officials reportedly show limited support for continuing a 20 efficient arrangement with routes via Denver and the Southern Pole toward a new Pacific connection. Descriptions are unclear and largely unverified.
Disjointed text describes a legal matter involving large checks and financial dealings. It references a person tied to criminal or civil proceedings, mentions banks and a sum about $1,000,000, and alludes to a trial or hearing in California with officials and witnesses. The passage is garbled with many unreadable words.
Fragmentary OCR details a historical discussion on sugar prices, transport costs, and freight rates between New York and midwestern hubs like Kansas City and Rock Island. Mentions railroad and canal routes, cent-per-pound changes, and regional economic impacts amid wartime concerns.
A severely damaged OCR item reports a May 26 event about the first Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific route to Oklahoma City, halted by a washout near Cimarron. The trip, toward Topeka and Santa Fe connections, faced several hours of delay as crews worked to clear the line. Names such as Charles Cromer and A. P. Gowther are mentioned amid scattered details about locomotives, repairs, and upcoming service adjustments.
Local dispatch details the Santa Diversation district near Los Angeles with reports of locomotive oil burner issues en route to the Pacific coast and several injuries. It notes shipyard activity, contractor leaves for Los Angeles, and a series of weather and water supply concerns affecting nearby communities and rail lines.
The Supreme Court decides officers cannot be tried by court martial for Deming and about thirty prisoners in Lexbenworth. Deming, charged with embezzlement, will be released with full pay as the army musters out. Other prisoners may seek release. prosecutions for Deming’s case are possible upon release. United States Attorney’s office plans to handle rest of cases in federal prisons.
Washington May 26 The French mission completed ceremonies for the Rochambeau statue, toured the east, and attended divine services. President Roosevelt joined a horseback ride with Prince Henry of Prussia’s party, then rain interrupted the return. The visit included Cardinal Gibbons sermon and a patrol of the city, with officials and military leaders present.
John A Crabb notes that Smith Center editorials oppose reprinting beston. Smith County Democrats endorse R. W. Allen for Congress and urge delegation to Beluit convention June 3. Populists back a candidate who can meet Reeder. Turner seen unlikely to win. Norton convention factions clash over postmaster appointments and county nominees. Local editors and candidates from Phillips, Jewell, Norton and surrounding counties vie for offices.
New York May 24 Old and new reports describe Mont Pelee’s volcanic fury as deadly and widespread as ashes and toxic gases suffocated inhabitants and wrecked Fort de France. Scientists say eruptions may continue for some time with lingering danger to the islands and ships off Martinique.
Rail routes connect Eastern resorts via Burlington Line to Michigan Canada and Atlantic coast regions with Lake service. Chicago bound trains run from Kansas City and St Joseph with sleeper cars and free chain cars. St Louis daily service offers comfort and standard equipment on the Kansas City to St Louis segment.
Advertisement announces a through Burlington Northern through train service connecting Denver to the Northwest via Minneapolis St Paul and St Joseph. It promotes a northwest route branded as The Burlington Northern Baalle express with connections to Be Northern Pacific line and Be Mortis west territory and urges readers to send ticket details to Crozier and lever for travel information and publication.
Amid fierce fires the vol cano remains quiet as reports from May 20 describe floods of lava and ash over Fort ie France. Citizens flee while authorities open shelters and evacuations expand. Rescue teams struggle to control eruptions and assess damage to the surrounding region.
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