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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1901

Page

2

Delayed yacht challenges amid president death at Canton

Sporting news reports that challenge committees near action, with Lipton favoring delay after the president's funeral in Canton. New York Yacht Club officials say postponement may extend into next year as proper protocol and costs are weighed amid national mourning.

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Haskell Squad Gears Up For Big Meet

Lawrence Industrial football team prepares for a major event as key players like Walter and Walker return to form. Crilale and Caditele teams send veterans to bolster the backfield and line. The scene hints at a strong quarter mile handicap and expected world record pace.

Record of Gistanné Stakes and Rockton dramatic finish

The report outlines the Gistanné Stakes at New York with a $25,000 prize and a separate $23,000 annual champion race at Sheepshead Bay. It highlights Rockton as the prohibitive favorite in the field and describes a near photo finish as Rockton overtook Maid of Harlem late, pulling up briefly. The piece also mentions Cincinnati, National League play, and a Western League recap with brief scores and notable catches and pitchers.

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Argentine smelter shutdown hits Kansas plant and 600 workers

At Aventine Kansas the Argent ine smelter’s last operations ended with the final Dora silver and bullion shipped to Omaha. About 600 men were laid off as the vitriol unit will be managed from Omaha. remaining staff stay briefly as ore supplies run and cooling occurs. Ownership and trust ties to Charles El Finney and Meyer and Finney loom over the plant’s fate amid broader corporate moves.

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Discomforts of Ainske Liversi Reported by Exile Writer

FYROM Circle City presents extracts from a letter by H. V. Nichols, now at Circle City, describing barter, mining claims near Keele, copper and gold richness, costs of horsepower and feed, rail plans, and frontier life details. The note mentions Mulligan, Valdex, Eagle City, and prices for goods, with a final line noting the sun’s schedule.

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Soldier robbed near Oswego after Philippines service

At Onwemo in Genese county a U.S Army private, A. C. Courtesy, of Company A Twenty second regiment, was robbed of 500 in gold and 200 in currency after returning from the Philippines. His train delayed him causing him to miss a connection. he was attacked at a Katy crossing, chloroformed, and his belongings and body searched.

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Railroad News: 460 Miles Nearing Completion in Southwest

The Denver News reports progress on a vast railroad line crossing New Mexico and Texas toward Alamogordo, with 460 miles laid and 18 percent in operation. A great steel bridge spans the Canadian River as multiple railways unite under Chicago interests, with construction steered by El Paso Northeastern and Rock Island Pacific authorities.

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Local Robbery Leaves Man Penniless After Theft

A paraphrased report describes a robbery where a man loses clothing, relics from the Philippines, a pistol, and other items. He is offered a reward equal to a quarter of recovered goods, while his own belongings and money are gone, leaving him penniless.

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Fair at Salina Opens Week with Half Fare Trains

Salina hosts an annual carnival in Oak Dell Park with half fare railroad rates and daily excursion trains. The midway features Pompeii, bands, vaudeville, and a large stage for a 100+ cast Pompeii play. Forest of attractions, electric fountain, and numerous shows promise a grand event as Saline county readies for the fair.

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New Rail Projects and Developments Across the Frontier

The report describes a vast railroad expansion influencing the Canadian river crossing, with a bridge nearing completion and a 120 foot high span. It notes the Rock Island line’s Dawson coal route in New Mexico and Mexico-bound plans, plus faster El Paso connections and potential mail delivery improvements via the Rock Island system.

Electric Suburban Run Sets Joliet to Chicago Record

Electric suburban trip began Saturday with a single passenger Supt Beber. The Joliet Chicago run started near Archer Avenue and Porty eleventh avenue intersection with Samuel G De Coursey of Philadelphia aboard. Departure at 9 nearly, Joliet reached 15 08 time 1 hour 20 minutes including stops.

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Trains to Lawton Begin Regular Rock Island Run

The Rock Island railroad started trains to Lawton today, marking the line as the southernmost reach in the newly opened territory. Tracks were completed recently and service begins amid settlement plans for the year in the area.

Rock Island Rock Island Railroad Lawton

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