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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1901

Page

3

Miss Gould Funds New Coffeyville Railroad Building

Miss Gould of New York donates 40,000 to the Af C. A. Building Bore project in Coffeyville Kansas. The brick structure on Thirteenth and Willow will house secretarial offices the library and reading rooms and a bowling alley. Total cost near 13 500 with subscriptions of 1 700 to cover original costs.

Cofferville Kun Newetas Saint Geet Minton Gould New York C. A. Luilding Bilas Gould Mise Gould Akabedicbrury Readcne Roerum Thirteenth and Willow Streets Sills Gourt Pacific

New Baggage Rules From Western Lines

Regulation updates for Western Lines effective January 1 establish uniform baggage handling and transfer procedures. The rules govern baggage transfer, on board equipment, and passenger conduct, applying to all trains and terminals under national guidelines issued by the American Association of General Hamgenine.

Eleimen Feenona Nationak American Association of General

Four Menai Tank Project Nears January Completion

Workers describe compressing rit material into half inch thick sections for four tanks. Abres quarters joined by a helper to bolt parts, while nine hundred tower drawers and sleeves form part of the equipment. If no delays, tanks should be finished by January.

Four-wheeled cabooses intrigue readers and trains desks

The article notes twenty four pew cabooses at 6 matt FR yards near El Paso and Siete ene oat mss ae lenis Cet Poneene. Described as half the length and weight of standard cabooses, they have only four wheels and appear small like streetcars. A trainman says they are unusually strong in the frame and durable for pushing on steep grades, with Pennsylvania and Great Northern using similar designs.

Ely Pennsylvania Road Great Northern

Locomotives Too Large for Santa Fe Shops

Emporia Gazette reports the Santa Fe locomotives could not enter the Emporia shops on the first trip to the Far West. The engines were deemed too large, with crews noting the need for a different facility or adjustments.

Santa Fe Emporia Emporia Gazette Rewenthy Senuevivania

Railroad Y M A the meet in game room described

The text outlines a railroad Y M C A style association on a second floor with thirty games, sleeping rooms, and a lecture room for meetings of railroad men. Members pay five dollars yearly. room rates are ten cents per night and five dollars is the annual fee to join. The facility will offer baths, a library, reading room, bowling alley, and bathe access, with additional charges for some services.

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Fragmented OCR reports a stalled discussion on a factory or project

The readable text hints at construction progress and staffing issues, referencing wages, pay, and policy checks. It mentions engines, cars, and mechanical progress, with scattered mentions of routes, tickets, and over privileges. Core names and precise facts are unclear due to garbled OCR.

The Old Way Starvation Digestion Cure Debated

A reader discusses the starvation plan for indigestion, arguing it weakens every organ and nerve. The piece advocates abundant nutrition, well cooked food, and products like Dynpeasta Tablets to support digestion after meals.

Uilvier Verona Byiether Stuarts Beamer

Harriman Plans to Align with Kansas Pacific Rail Line

A Chicago report says the Harriman syndicate, owner of the Kansas Pacific, contemplates joining with the Alton in a merged system. The merged network would connect Chicago and St Louis to Denver and Colorado under a single route. The arrangement aims to create a stronger line between major midwest hubs and the Rocky Mountain region.

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Gambling men on Chicago med Bouth emerern railroad

A chaotic report describes bets on railroad disruption in Jolietville with men blocking tracks to force payments. Deputies and sheriffs pursued suspects, guarding the scene as authorities investigated obstructing travel and the linked payments demanded by several men.

Chicago Poe Larry Craw

Santa Fe machine shop project plagued by material shortages

The article notes delays in the Santa Fe machine shop foundation due to scarce materials. Crushed stone from Pareia City is poor quality and ballast from Hallasd on St. Joseph beach is unavailable after the local crusher closed. Cement and sand deliveries are being unloaded while timber for house construction remains scarce. Lecompton depot work proceeds rapidly pending brick ram platform arrival, with overall progress hampered by supply gaps.

Moseley Fang Santa Fe Ean Parea City Hallasd St. Joseph Beach Pune City Lecomptoh

Santa Fe Tank Car Construction Progress

ABoilermaker described as A. Te SteNatr details completion of a new Santa Fe tank car project. He notes 25,800 rivets used and seven steel bands spanning 15 feet each, with components hoisted and attached during assembly. The work aims to finish the tank near the Santa Fe facility, with team labor spanning about two months.

A. Te SteNatr Santa Fe

Santa Fe Trains Delayed by Flooded Tracks

Flooding caused overflow along the river near El Paso and other southern routes delaying Santa Fe trains for hours. Water eight feet above rails nearly halted service as crews feared running amid rising floodwaters. After levels receded a wreck was found in a ramble condition, but the train resumed once cleared.

EL Pama Poli Elemarne

Rates to West Indies Open New Banana Steamship Link

The Santa Te was announced with 41 rates for Nicaragua Steamship via Galveston to Miostide and Kama. The line will offer low freight rates to Havana and other West Indian ports to attract traffic, with banana shipments routed through Galveston. The announcement highlights a new banana steamship connection between Kamal and the Sante Pe, aiming to boost imports and trade.

Nicaragua Steammbl Company Galveston Miostide Kama Nicaragad Steamship Company Kamal Sante Pe Havana Clenfuexos West Indian

Thompson Departure to Mexico Prompts Train Discount Talks

Mr. FE W Thompson of Topeka and Mr. de ML Allen of Chicago left for Mexico City after visiting the El Paso and Northwestern offices where officials discussed reduced fares for a carnival and the Rock Island extension. Allen said trains might reach El Paso by January with operations possibly delayed until December.

Thompson Mexico el Pair FE. W. ‘Thompson Topeka de ML Alien Chicago Ickns Hock Tsinni Paseenter Turing el Paso Northwestern Rock Island Allen

Railroad workers report and injuries at local shop

Boilermaker Thomas Purcell is off duty and machinist Charles Havers laid up after an accident near Brakersan PA. Emeline, 16, arrived with news of a new season. John Lester returns to duty after an absence. A two by ten inch stall near the north end of the boiler shop is loose. Blacksmith James Kelly has been ill.

Thomas Purcell Charles Havers Emeline 16 John Lester Boller James Kelly

Topeka Machine Shop Casualties and Returns Report

In the Topeka machine shop a large force works overtime to complete repairs on hand cars and wheels. Several workers return to duty after illnesses or injuries while others are promoted or reassigned. A lectures event at the annex of the Radior Trade Union draws the men. transportation and shipments from Oklahoma and the Indian Territory arrive for winter use.

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Banta Becomes Flagman Amid Rail Shop Turmoil

The article notes Banta taking the flagman role at the Fe, a Missouri Pacific Santa Fe shop, succeeding a long held post. Attendees include Conductor TA Verlin and Brakeman E C Van Beck, who attended an investigation into last week wreck. Officials discuss potential removal of automatic engines and speed limits amid ongoing carrier talks. The piece contrasts shop culture, noting pastry habits among workers and a focus on simple meals rather than lavish fare.

Verlin E. C. van Beck Csase Die Tees Missouri Pacific Santa Me Tyne

Potted Meats and Butter Clarification Guide

Instructions from Lida Amer Willis at Mari onette building Chicago describe ready to use potted meats. Recipes cover potted beef tongue fowl marbled meat and shrimp with steps to clarify butter for preservation and serving notes.

Lida Amer Willis Chicago Banning Company

A Doctor's Philanthropy and Free Hartman Consultations

Dr Hartman offers free personal consultations to a limited number of chronic catarrh patients seeking Peruna treatment. The ad touts Peruna as a universal remedy, citing numerous testimonials from George A Gauvin of Halifax and others who claim lasting relief and cost savings by avoiding frequent doctor visits. It promotes Peruna as both cure and preventative, with instructions to write for advice and to supply a full statement of illness.

Hartman Pertina Grippe Rite Peruna Bertman Perna George A. Gauvin Halifax Tacovenant Ol Ramblers Hallas Bilin Perrin Enid Geo. Ay Gauvin

Old Time Kitchen: Potted Beef and Jugged Hare Recipes

A butchered menu outlines potted beef with spice, onions, bouquet, and mushroom ketchup, plus jugged hare or rabbit with cloves, lemon, and port, simmered in a jar. The text also covers chile con carne, Mexican tamales, and prep steps for corn husks and seasonings.

Herve B.A

Cooking Rollups With Corn Meal and Raisins

In a rough recipe, dry corn husks are cleaned and soaked briefly, then spread with corn meal paste. Chicken preparation is layered with raisins, board beer, and cucumber. The mixture is rolled, tied, trimmed, and steamed for about three quarters to an hour, yielding a dozen pieces.

Bard Boeer

On Ground of Personal Aversion

London report notes lingering personal aversion influencing negotiations. The article hints at a clash within Hohenlohe-Laneburs circles and tensions around arrangements for a potential purchase or settlement, citing private motives and opposition to a proposed path forward.

London Tehdanwine Hohenlohe-Laneburs Hohenleihe-Onbringen William

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