30 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1902
Page
1
Secret of the Wiggins Ferry deal becomes public as a new system extends from Union to a western connection. Negotiations center on a St Louis terminal with plans discussed quietly, involving Kansas and Colorado lines, Santa Fe, and Mercantile entities. The bid details, parties, and potential benefits are described amid behind the scenes negotiations and official authorizations.
The passage outlines a jumble of railroad and territory disputes with references to Fort Worth, Rock Island, and multiple states. It mentions land transfers, routes, and legislative actions affecting lines and property rights, all described in an unclear, garbled OCR style. personnel and places include Fort Worth, Rock Island, St Louis, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Colorado areas.
M A Low of Topeka and Rock Island executives visit St Louis to discuss securing the Wiggins Ferry Company and a direct rail connection between Kansas City and St Louis. The talks touch on stock options, debt, and a broad strategy to consolidate Rock Island with Gould lines and the Missouri Pacific in a regional transit expansion.
In New York on April 20, a fierce battle for railroad control erupted among Reading, Hocking & Pacific and Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe rivals. Shares surged to 8.80 per share as Blue River and Missouri Valley interests contested Rock Island and Kansas City routes, with Terminal moves tying St. Louis to the transcontinental web and stirring bids for the Wishing Ferry Cotton Company stake. The dispute drew in Governor Francis and regional leaders as exchanges and transfers aimed to reshape terminal access in St Louis, Kansas City, and Colorado interiors.
A Valley Trust company filed a circuit court suit in St Louis to restrain the transfer of shares in the Whiteine Ferry company to the Mercantile Trust company and to compel delivery of certificates. Judge Tait issued a temporary restraining order. The case names John Souliter and Pestis J Wade, with an alleged bid to secure a majority of stock including 200 shares in the name of John Westman.
Commercial club in Topeka outlines plans for a major exhibition featuring Santos-Dumont, the famed aviation navigator, and a varied program including a race meet, live stock show, and entertainment. Funds aimed at $10,000 will be raised from citizens and merchants to underwrite the event.
A legal narrative describes an April action where Mary Archer O’Raily held 13 shares and withdrew an offer to the Mercantile Company. The case involves attempts to convert stock to the Misviksivol Valley Company and a petition referencing 16 shares, with a court restraining transfer and compulsion to deliver stock to the different entity. The muddled wording implies a contested stock transfer and corporate dispute under court order.
A. A. Robinson, president at the Mesien Centrat qruliwar, expresses support for the St Louis line as a good move for Rock Island. He will attend the annual stockholders meeting in May to direct ore of the real. Mr Botanson will depart for Boston on Saturday. Continued on the Fourth Page.
Washington April 30 Senate opens with Burton from public lands committee reporting the Central Arizona Railway bill granting a right of way through San Francisco Mountain forest reserve Arizona with recommendation to pass despite President veto. Wellington of Maryland objects and the measure goes to executive session as other Senate business resumes. In Sioux Indian Hesebud reservation debate continues with Gamble explaining support for enactment. Patterson in Philippines debate offers resolution urging war secretary to cable for Gardner’s presence. objection noted but discussed. House resumes without preliminary business to consider agricultural appropriation bill.
The wedding of Miss Huntington to Gilbert Brooke Perkins was held at Trinity Church with Bishop Brent officiating. The event attracted social prominence, detailing bridal attire, bridesmaids, and a post ceremony breakfast at the Washington residence.
The Weather Bureau hopes for showers this evening and tonight with a cool period. Early morning temperature reads 58 degrees as a light wind shifts. The forecast notes possible brief showers in many areas and cooler conditions later today.
President Palme and entourage arrive in Manzanillo after greetings across the city. Officials recount wartime memories and praise U S aid, while crowds cheer as bells toll and a royal welcome is accorded the visiting party.
Detrowr Colorado April 20 General MacArthur repeats his claim of responsibility for the floods and the capture plan concerning Aguinaldo. He maintains his former utterances and confirms the expedition was formed and executed under his leadership.
Fragmented reports describe revolutionary violence at Monte Cristo and Guayanban with government forces retreating to Puerto Piste. American interests flee inland as reinforcements move, while pensions list for Kansas residents and other individuals appear amid the unrest.
Fire at Digburger Omen Co cigar factory on Tenth and Warrington streets in Philadelphia causespanic among workers. Reports say 1,200 girls were employed. seven dead and many injured, with chaos worsened by arrival of fire engines. Police say victims died in the crush while fleeing, with 3,200 workers overall affected.
April 30 Pittsburg reports a gang blew open a dairy and provision store on Crafton Avenue Crafton Pa. A chase followed with Officer Thomas Weenett shot in the leg and Officer William Peak in a heat chase. Burglars escaped with about 10 pounds and were pursued by Steubenville citizens. Suspected to be the same band operating in the region are a crew from near Milwaukee foray. Officer Sullivan captured one, while another escaped. A separate report notes an American vessel halted, with details unclear.
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