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University Daily Kansan
Page 0253 from reel: NP 8957 (2000-12-01 to 2001-07-25)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/90649

Title: Big, Mean, Digging Machine
Summary: Feature article about Big Brutus, the second-largest electric shovel ever built, which stands as a monument to coal mining in southeast Kansas. The article covers its history, specifications, and current status as a tourist attraction.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: coal mining history; industrial machinery; regional landmarks; southeast Kansas
Named Entities: Big Brutus; Jason Walker [news editor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Big Brutus Electric Shovel
Summary: Large photograph of Big Brutus, the massive electric shovel, displayed in an open field in southeast Kansas.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: industrial equipment; coal mining; regional landmarks
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Inside Big Brutus Machinery
Summary: Interior view of Big Brutus showing the massive motors and mechanical components that powered the shovel.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: industrial equipment; coal mining machinery
Confidence: 0.9

Title: How to Get to Big Brutus
Summary: Directions and travel information for visitors to reach the Big Brutus site in southeast Kansas.
Category: informational content
Subjects: tourism directions; regional attractions; travel information
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Big Brutus Specifications
Summary: Key facts and specifications about Big Brutus including its size, weight, construction dates, and operational history.
Category: informational content
Subjects: industrial machinery; coal mining equipment; technical specifications
Confidence: 0.9

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