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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
3
Santa Fe executives foresee diversified rail tonnage and steady earnings. Vice President Paul Martin discusses market outlook, corn crop impact, and continued adaptability despite agricultural setbacks.
New York Sept. The Journal reports plans to consolidate directing of the Vanderbilt system, forming a parent company to hold Rock Island and subsidiary interests. The New York Central is favored for leadership, with executive discussions led by V. at the central hallway, awaiting Mr. Vanderbilt’s approval before final steps are taken.
DePrince secretary of Kaw Valley Construction Company says no more use of the Gneat grade for some time likely until May in winter. The force is centered toward Wichita and work toward salting the Grint road from the Rio Grande river at Kansas City. One hundred fifty tiles remain to be completed.
Mesercule, general superintendent of the Santa Fe, states relief from half-bin duty is welcome and declines leading the Santa Fe Western West Trail to Lawton. Arrived Wichita 5 pm. New brakeman Stiesburne joins canteen division. Jam Hases and John Mawe new workers added to the crew after layoff.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a scene around a shop and coal tide issues, referencing Thomas Datlow and Ernest Whitman among locals. Mentions a derailment or machinery work, with notes on shop activity, injuries, and plans for a new trunk and building. Names like Topeka, Sack of Sheet, Mount White, and Tepek Site appear amid chaotic railway and industrial references.
Describes the somber funeral scene in Canton Ohio for William McKinley. Military guards, marching bands, and crowds line the streets from church to cemetery. Details include the funeral car, vault services, and tribute offerings from states, organizations, and workers, with Roosevelts visiting and soldiers preserving the site.
Sept 20 Canton reports an unprecedented floral display at the cemetery. The ground is shown covered with rare blooms and costly arrangements, drawing attention to the receiving vault and the elaborate displays.
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