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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1899
Page
6
A moneyed proposal to host a one hundred dollar per plate dinner for Admiral Dewey draws fire as unpatriotic and elitist. Critics argue it signals aristocracy and diverts funds from needs, while supporters call Dewey a popular hero worthy of honors. President Stilwell will address the sale and merger of rail interests.
Chicago and Alton Railway officials seek to acquire the Pittsburg and Gulf to secure a gulf outlet. Receivers' reports, and Harriman involvement, point to a possible purchase after the P G railway exits receivership. A Pacific railroad link could then grant Gulf shipments and Chicago access, boosting Alton facilities.
Governor Roosevelt advocates a shift to state assessment and collection of all franchise taxes and related levies. He argues New York should tax railways, telephone, gas and electric firms, street railways, banks, insurance, and licenses such as liquor to equalize burdens and reduce public expense.
The Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railroad receivers report a flood of letters seeking the general manager job after Robert Gillham's death. They state there will be no appointment and the office has been abolished.
Governor Roosevelt convened a special session of the New York Legislature for Monday the 22d, which adjourned sine die on Thursday after passing a franchise tax bill and appropriating 75000 dollars to celebrate Dewey’s return. The Missouri Bankers Association at its Kansas City meeting urged government action to promote corn exports to Europe.
The farm community faces strong objections to a recently organized trust. The American Agricultural Chemical Company unites multiple fertilizer makers in a Boston formation with authorized capital of 40 million dollars and twenty two plants across the country.
Hot Springs will send a strong delegation to the Trans Mississippi congress meeting in Wichita Kansas next week to capture the next session. The city’s people are energetic and optimistic about success. Arkansas Gazette reports.
The text notes that street crossings and culverts are being enlarged as Mena grows, suggesting earlier builders underestimated the town’s future size. It adds that the Pittsburg and Gulf Railway has shown that more railroads benefit Arkansas and boost prosperity for its people.
The construction of the college will spur erection of many residences nearby, creating business for building material dealers and work for local mechanics.
A plan is urged to drain and clean the small lake beneath the spring as part of grounds improvement. The idea calls for better drainage and cleanup to enhance the park area and preserve the spring and lake environment.
The substantial activity across iron and steel industries signals we are moving toward a peak in business. Many people are visiting Mena to seek locations recently.
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