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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1901

Page

3

Dubois Bitter Words on Supreme Court Decision

Idaho senator Dubois criticizes a five to four Supreme Court ruling declaring Congress has sole power over newly acquired territories. He urges unity in honoring fallen soldiers and hopes future generations remain undivided in commemorating the war dead. Filipinos arrive in port en route to Pan American exposition. travel ads and local notices filled with assorted items follow.

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Washburn College Lists New Catalogue Plan

Washburn College adopts a new plan for its catalogue redistribution under the Washburn College Solaritia. It will be mailed at second class rates. the catalog will no longer be annually posted and instead published quarterly with the next issue numbering Vol. 2 No. 2.

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Famous Americans Memory Tablets Unveiled in Hall of Fame

New York May 21 Tablets honoring notable Americans were unveiled for Memorial Day by the Society and various organizations. Among the dedications are Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, and other revolutionary era figures, with numerous representatives and committees listed as presenting or commissioning the tablets. The ceremony featured remarks by officials and a display of engraved tablets marking the memory of these historical figures.

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Pullman Company Plans Pension System for All Employed

Railroad industry notes reveal Pullman intends a comprehensive pension for 12 000 to 15 000 workers, including 7 000 colored porters. The plan, likely to be reviewed at the August quarterly meeting, would allow retirement after ten years service at age 65 with a 2 percent monthly pension for each year, potentially shaping other railroads follow suit.

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Trouble on the Aepatra Fe Train Fends Off Cowboys

An incident aboard a Porter to unknown destination train involved a gang of cowboys from Meteees Anes Bever and a porter nicknamed Black Diamond. Witnesses testified about theft and threats by Miller and associates. Prosecutors and police pursued action as the case unfolded with hearings and counterclaims.

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Whitehead 15 President Denver May 3

The Nations Associogiany of Humes Accanitine officers meet to nominate external spoke of Philadelphia in the instreek of Atay 10. Offsets were elected for suite vodts as follows: Proscar H. Whitshead Chicago, sees Auilleer of de Atlin, Copel Sante Fe Zeney Bret vere presidertooent Le Paul vice president Maier et te Cuteneo Great Westerns second ler 2% oot J. W. Renber commissioner of Pennsylvania lines Rest senator and treceuree. CG Pha Tina Chicago membere of The barcutes commites A. TR Parker Denver FE A. Dunn Sasurmah Ga FL Fnaby at Pun Ailonepolis St Ledemou C2 Bue Wi EL Sronsun of Pittsburgha Lake Be

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Frisco Extension Planned From Girard to Nla

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Frisco extension project from Girard toward a pine or depot area. Mentions authority, expected start, and routing via Soran with alarms about timing and road use. Readable portions hint at plans to extend toward a location called Be Aes, with preparatory work to begin soon.

Bonds Sought To Fund County Road Improvements

A report indicates a proposal to issue bonds totaling sixty two thousand dollars to fund a county road project along Orient Road. The plan involves townships and potential cross-county connections, with anticipated routes via a bridge over a river and a path to a distant city.

Osage City Officials Weigh Bonds At Two Meetings

Town officials discuss bonds at two Osage City meetings. Officials propose taxes to fund bonds, with details unclear due to fragmented notes. Early reports indicate a bonding plan tied to local developments and votes pending.

Paul Morton Talks Santa Fe Hamburg Deal and New Line

Paul Morton announces Santa Fe negotiations with Hamburg American to establish passenger and freight service between San Francisco and Oriental points. Terms with Oriental line expire next year. service to grow as demand rises. Also Santa Fe reveals summer excursion rates from Colorado to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Glenwood Springs, Salt Lake City and Ogden with limited validity and return limits.

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Santa Fe Telegraph Back from South Trip and Rail Work Progress

C G Spores Santa Fe superintendent of telegraph returns from a southern trip. Electric fire between Junction City and Fort Hier to open in about three weeks as rails are laid. Santa Fe played Washburn Thursday and lost 71 to 3 as Washburn showed team play and practice. Batteries Grey and Diehl, Boity and Wahl, were noted. Rock Island official Embry returns from Chicago with Day appointed assistant chief engineer of the system, moving from Topeka to Chicago. H H Embry and Topeka Athletics host a fast game at Lowman Will grounds ending 40 to 19 with protests over rulings. Rock Island has lost two straight games. Topeka Athletic Association challenged. President Ripley orders oil burners on Texas lines engines. Martin to manage passenger traffic for a Ken sas City outbound train. fares to revert June 7 with decision soon. Lake Shore Michigan Southern moving Cleveland offices to Chicago to aid business. A novel officer inspection engine for Petul Haus eon is received by Burlington. J H Lynn Missouri Pacific western passenger agent visits Topeka.

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Commerciada Committee Reports Land Purchase Progress

The committee in charge of securing land for the Santa Fe shops says no difficulty arises with owners and arrangements are being made. Owners have agreed to terms, and the property will be transferred once funds are real in. Bonds will be issued upon ready payment within two weeks.

Commerciada Santa Fe Notalte

Grand Trunk Pan American Route Announcement

Fragmentary notice describes a Picturesque Pan American Route to be issued by Grand Trunk Railway. It mentions 2 cent stamps and payment to a city agent, with unclear dates and locations. The readable pieces indicate a plan or advertisement for the Pan-American route.

Grand Trunk Railway System Pee Will Mati Ite City Sirest

Red Tape Delays City Pavement Plans and Tax Details

City officials describe the lengthy process to pave a block in Topeka, detailing petitions, committee reviews, council votes, bids, bonds, and a two clerk system to unwind red tape. The article notes that 15,000 lot numbers must be certified to the county clerk for pavement taxes and interest payments.

Pounce Squires Abe Fiy Wich

Homeseekers' Excursions Route Ticket Sale

The Santa Fe route June 4 will sell tickets to points in Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas and points east in Colorado at one fare plus 12.00 for the round trip. Final limit four days with stop-overs going. See agent A. T. 8S, Fort Riv for particulars.

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Suit At Lil Woon Tailored Suits Greatly Reduced

This department offers its usual good values with reduced prices on two large wash suits and unlined separate skirts in wool and mohair. The corset section is in a rear annex with a range of Corsets by Zenderson La Greque and Flexhona. Also featuring muslin underwear of the SS make for trade customers.

Atlil-Woon Zenderson

High School Senior Girls Defend Rude Principal Incident

Four senior girls arrive late to class at a high school after spotting a horse and carriage in front. The principal disciplines them, suspending them and sending them home. One girl writes a souvenir story about the affair, a tale not meant for the regular printing channel.

Rodien Davemters

Censored Paper Prevents Proving Note Publication

The text notes that censorship blocked publication before proofing and that the copy was given only to the printer without allowing a clearance. It emphasizes that the fable and its critique of the principal were concealed, a point obvious to readers.

Mutiny in Antwerp Sparks Civic Guard Turmoil

Brussels reports a mutiny in Antwerp as civic guardsmen disrupted a parade singing the Marseillaise. Police withdrew, officers faced friction, a guardsman was arrested after a confrontation over a pipe discipline, and unrest spread among ranks.

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