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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
3
Connell shows indifference toward funding the bond issue as time and interest rates do not concern them. Officials note the plan proceeds without strong local backing or urgency. The item reflects a quiet stance amid financial discussions and public funding debates.
City council narrowly approves extending city limits and issuing bonds for 80,000 over 20 years at 4 percent. Mayor Bergundi backs refunding option to lower rates. bids to sell bonds open December 17. Protest from northwest residents over forced annexation and street openings noted.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Fal to zero dollars cited and a council meeting adjourned to reconvene on December 37, with mention of Wysard Mesa consult ee. The fragmentary text indicates scheduling confusion and uncertain financial actions.
The Concordia mayoralty contest, set for hearing in the supreme court Tuesday, was continued to the February term to allow more briefs. Wheeler seeks the office against Caldwell after a tight election. costs exceed a thousand dollars, with witness expenses and record costs pushing higher.Ballot disputes involve marks, ink blots, and imperfect Xs. photos show contested ballots, and the case may take time before a decision.
Mrs J H Tincher complained that McBee refused to take her home in Auburndale after the omnibus driver declined. McBee says Tincher and her child boarded his back seat, offered 60 cents, and he refused to drive two and a half miles for 59 cents. Curtis to Return to Wisconsin. Arthur Curtis has consented to coach Wisconsin football next fall.
In Wichita on December 9 Judge Dale sustained a demurrer in the Cowley county versus Santa Fe and Rock River township versus the same railroad cases. The actions seek about 128000 in interest dating to 1872 and 358000 with earlier interest. Plaintiffs allege bonds were exchanged for stock in the old Wienite and Southwestern line which combined with the Santa Fe left them with stock but no value after absorption.
An expert survey under Governor Taft outlines Luzon rail extensions from Manila to Aparil 386 miles costing 6,075,603 and other links with 165 miles at 3,167,086 and 69 miles at 1,097,457. Labor shortages and use of foreign workers dominate feasibility, with wages and duration impacting costs.
Reports from Ottawa indicate government concerns as the Grand Trunk Pacific fails to deposit 5 million at 4 percent as required. Charles M Hayes travels to England to seek support from the parent company while doubts arise over the feasibility of changes to the transcontinental railway plan.
Announcement says 45 percent of 83 008 stockholders are women and children, with countrymen holding about one third. Rockefeller Gould interests push to oust President Cissatt as managers. Stock price fall from 4100 to 115, losses to farmers and women total millions. March meeting will elect new director. 15 000 workers left job due to retrenchment.
Railroads west of Chicago and St Louis reached a New agreement to share immigrant traffic worth over 1 million dollars annually. The pact, formed in New York with ocean liner representatives, lowers commissions to ten percent or higher and removes Peter MacDonald from influence as western roads brace for tighter control of traffic.
The Kirby Lumber company plans to merge its regional tram roads into one system linked by new connecting lines and integrated with the Rock Island Frisco network. The system spans over 190 miles with valuable terminals at Beaumont and reaches the east Texas pine timber belt, with a Trinity and Houston Valley railroad project expected to connect at Beaumont.
A Chanute report says A J Corkins Santa Fe agent at Chanute was discharged for three days absence without leave. He was expected to come to Topeka to confer with H UT Mudge, the general manager, about his dismissal. Local railroad officials said Corkins had not yet arrived and no advice on the matter had been received.
Ottaw a rumor claims Santa Fe shops may move from Ottawa to Chanute. Chanute newspapers cite Topeka road officials saying work on a new Chanute machine shop will begin shortly. Local citizens await confirmation amid speculation.
local jottings report Rowley and Snow promoting Mi-o-na the flesh forming food and digestion regulator. customers say it increases weight and cures dyspepsia. advertisers highlight a no cure no pay policy and guarantee to refund if unsatisfied.
A long testimonial by Chas S Many details a ten year catarrh struggle and relief with Peruna. The ad urges readers to mail symptoms to Dr Hartman Columbus Ohio for guidance and promises possible cure in months, with a free illustrated look at chronic catarrh and endorsements from Thomas H Baker.
In Philadelphia the locomotive works current tour plans include stops nationwide. Owen, the company rep, aims to rent in the city while dealing with malarial fever. William Urbanty of Newton returns after visiting his father, now in hospital with an injured hand. The Bachelor Pee and Conductor Incobe of Enneeds seek treatment at the fort as health concerns rise.
Pennsylvania Railroad expects record time runs as four tracks from New York to Pittsburgh and double track ballast from Pittsburgh to Chicago are completed. The timetable envisions New York to Chicago in 27 hours with trains running 15 hours, plus rapid connections from New York to Philadelphia and Washington. Mexican Central earnings show gains in November and December. extension plans include Ogden to Coos Bay with steel ordered and rolling stock allocated.
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