Paul Morton Comments on Rail Pooling and Consolidation
Santa Fe vice president Paul Morton offers a cautious view on pooling and consolidation in the railroad industry. He warns that unfettered competition harms securities values and urges regulation by a competent body to ensure reasonable rates and stability. He notes broad opposition among the public to pooling yet argues a controlled system could prevent carrier ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Morton
Santa Fe
St Louis
Santa Fe Railroad System
Mutton
Ewoneshty
Morton
Interstate Commercemralasion
Promotions for Twentieth officers sent to Governor
Col W S Metcalfe forwards promotions for Twentieth officers to Governor Stanley. Promotions include Martin Fort Scott to captain Fry Abbione to captain Shideler Wort Scott to first lieutenant Parker Ottawa to first lieutenant Huddleston Topeka to first lieutenant Deming Join Halsah to first lieutenant Woolley Girard to second lieutenant. Cablegram damaged, misdirected intended for Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Metcalfe
Stanley
Charles S. Martin
Fort Scott
la Nen
J. Deming
J. Halsah
Toperks
Oscar B. Woolley
Girard
Povermor
Amilitant
Wash Inudtor
Te Clawgow
Beleville
Topeka
Hanley
Miicalls
American Steam Laundry Ad Fragment
An OCR fragment advertises the American Steam Laundry offering mended garments. It mentions a telephone contact and an address style typical of a local laundry service. The readable lines invoke a service promise though many words are garbled.
Topeka Patrols Record Turbulent Sunday Scene
A chaotic Topeka Sunday is recounted with multiple incidents. Tay Smith, 16, was picked up for safe keeping after a disruptive episode. A sheriff investigated an armed man wounded in a street fight near Monroe and Fifteenth. Merriweather died from stab wounds after a confrontation involving Jim Harris and a knife.
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Tay Smith
Pelive
Nim
Denver
Jolmiat
Hallroad Street
Topela
Walidus
Tom Ford
Harris
Page
Smith Campbell
Fernish Bond
Wes
Mifteenih
Monroo
Cook
Tillie
South Tosselen
Merriweather
Gonth
Merriwreather
Elis
Bellisstity
Fiftewnth and
Monroe
Merritweather
Jim
Fallin
Anderson Plum Will Be Ousted at Once
Senator Baker supports Major T. J. Anderson of Topeka for a state agricultural department statistical agent at a $1,200 yearly salary, replacing H. O. Garvey. The move follows political contention over military appointments and census supervisor recommendations across districts, with several State reformatories and district officials named or under consideration.
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United States
Lucien Baker
T. J. Anderson
Topeka
Ue Agricultural Department
Washington
Hecht
H. O.” Garvey
Lst
Garvey
Anderson
Senator Baker
War Department
Harris
Baker
Ihat Harris
Capullet
Afr
Biker
Beker
Frank Milliken
Sante Pe
Moray
Hutchings
Morse Iy
Felow
A. J, White
Atchison
J. M. Humphrey
Mor Hs. Fort Scott
Asa Smith
Parsons
S. Briggs
Carbonnne
PRR W
Sith
Murseville
Sheth
Charles Dwnidis
Oslorn
J. C. O' Morse
Hutchinson
Seaton fires back at Leland over party funds
Captain Seaton critiques Cyrus Leland in a Leavenworth interview, accusing him of using national committee money for political battles and claiming Seaton spent his own funds. Seaton stakes out his stance on Curtis, Congress in the First district, and party loyalty amid Leland's charges.
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Telle
Leland
John Seaton
Atcntion
Cher
Curtis
Kannan
United States
Che
National Committee
Heaps of Money Revealed in State Bank Reports
The Dank .ementay reeived by the sate bank comsniunioner shows June 20 deposits in late and private banks at 524,100 692.78, up 1,727.08 from July 14, 1SRK. The review totals 1T91435 with an increase of 26,520 and borr owed money at 208,420.94, down 27,000 year over year. In three months, reserves and deposits in the largest banks rise, with borrowed money highlighted. Since the bank commissioner’s department formed, the surplus above the legal reserve stands at 6,268,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atementy
Comsniunioner
Yeas
Simpson Suggests Stanley for U S Senate Seat
McPherson resident Simpson suggested Governor Stanley as a possible U S Senate candidate during a Sunday visit at a local event. He floated Stanley's name if Morton and Baker quit the race, drawing mixed reactions from the crowd as Republicans considered the remark.
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Dim Simpson
McPherson
Orie
Etugaeelions
Simpson
Morton
Baker
United States
Stanley
Kansas
Illinois Farmers to Sue Over Damages Half Million
Attorney H C Withers of Carrollton Illinois will file suit in federal court on behalf of farmers along the Illinois River claiming federal dam maintenance at Canneville and La Grange damaged their property. The action opens the Chi column drainage plan showing farmers seeking compensation from the government.
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Washington
H.C. Withers
Carrollton
Cxurt
Tilinois
Canneville
la Grune
Wenmanteles
Penine
Taroe
Datas Betes
Pete
A Long Ocean Race Ends at Delaware Capes
A 15000 mile ocean race from Hawaii to the Delaware capes ends as the bark St Catharine, along with the Babcock and the Chapman, return aboard sugar cargoes. All three ships are American built and owned, commanded by American masters, and arrived within hours of each other at the Delaware breakwater after a race begun near Hawaii in March.
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Philadelphia
Sass
Dinqware
Fy Chapman
W. F. Babetek
St. Catharine
Hawaiian Islands
Americum
Babcock
St Catharine
Colley
Honolulu
Marché
Chapman
Hilo
Floriolulu
Cape Fiern
Pacific
Thelne
Equator
Delaware Capes
Thompson
Matthew
Money Flow Across Western Banks From New York
July 17 report notes western banks and trust companies flush with funds. Chisago area banks loaned to Wall Street on favorable terms, signaling excess money over local needs. High New York rates drive funds west and Europe bound gold shipments. Deposits fall under new collection charges, and funds shift to commercial uses in Cubs Porto Rico and beyond. Global financial centers show confidence fueling prosperity.
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New York
Henry Clews
Weekly Financial Review
Chisago
Wall Street
Europe
Terefore
Unis Center
Cubs
Porto Rico
Lkely
London
Paris
Berlin
Fake Fight Report Draws Scrutiny in Chicago Sparks Debate
A garbled account claims the Jeffries Fitzsimmons bout was staged yet convincing to some observers. The piece notes experts doubting its authenticity while journalists discuss the melodrama and possible deception across a Touring press circuit.
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Jeffries-Fitzsimmons
Ike
Chicaxo
Daly Siler
Bell
Womebossy
Take
Fletuce
Aries
Iayton
Aim Iso Wess
Australien Wita
Guffey Denies Bryan Speech Planned at Scottsdale
National Committeeman J M Guffey refutes reports that William Bryan would speak at Scottsdale Pa on August 10 for 200 dollars. He says Bryan is not coming to Scottsdale and the money tale was a misstatement. Porter of Westmoreland County, backing the centennial celebration, asked Guffey to arrange Bryan’s attendance but notes no financial terms were discussed.
Street Car Wreck Near Rail Crossing Report
A street car derailed at a crossing near Fira and Jeter as sirens sounded. The car tipped over on Astorw Street. the rear end was completed and the crew faced no blame from the railway company.
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Oakland
Fira
Teacks
Ferookid
Railway of
Tichats
Henri Fournier Dead After Bicycle Accident in New York
Henri Fournier, famed distance bicyclist, died at Marhatten hospital from internal injuries after a Seventh Avenue crash. He was 35. A racing ram struck him, threw him from his bicycle, and bystanders aided his removal to the sidewalk where he later succumbed.
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New York
Marhatten Hospital
Seventh Avenue
Fournier
Geas
Pers
Is for Peace Anti Expansionist Views by Funston Interview
San Francisco July 17 Consul Rounseville Wildman visited Manila and interviewed Brigadier General Funston about the Philippines. Funston advocates a strong civil government backed by military force, preferring diplomacy but ready to deploy 100000 troops if insurrection continues, while warning against annexation benefits for big capitalists and suggesting limited Cuban comparisons.
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San Francisco
Settline
Porto Hico
West Indies
Sandwich Islands
Philippines
Bio
United States
Cuba
America
San Meranda
Filpinos
Pro motion appointments amid resignation at Western Passenger
Official notice dated December 30, 1899, lists transfers and appointments following Mr J McLeod's resignation as chairman of the Western Passenger association. Changes include new officials and routes with travel agents assigned, plus related notices about asphalt sidewalk work and a Pittsburgh circus meeting.
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Dreilar
Minee
J. McLeod
Westers
Associanian
New York City
Vice Air
Chas Konrdy
Phiadelphia
Tiebure
Ader
Uttier
Ehee
Death of Resil Manihan Reported From Calumpit
Guilford Dudley relays a Manila front message from Jerry Springstead of the Twentieth Kansas recounting Resil Manihan’s death at Calumpit on April 26 during heavy fighting. He recalls their friendship from Topeka and notes harsh conditions, sickness, poor water, hot weather, and crowded bamboo shelters with native companions and locals amid ongoing conflict.
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Guilford Dudley
Jerry Springstead
Manila
Resil Manihan
Topeka
San Fernando
P. 1
Resil Manthon
Calumpit
Ry Grande River
Resil
San Peronado
Mtte City
Che Eun
Tale
Cupid Makes Trouble Involving Lawrence and Widow
Lawrence employed by Mrs Anna High, a city widow, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Holly Withars on a charge of assault with intent to kill. Alfred Hilt swears the complaint, noting threats to him and cousin Samuel Alden with a rifle. No sexual conflict reported. Lawrence released on bond, seeks marriage license, while both sides plan warrants. Hearing set in city court July 25. Lawrence previously hailed from Topeka, noted as physically perfect when enlisting in the Twentieth Kansas.
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EB. Lawrence
Anna High
Horth
Holly Withars
Alfred Hylt
Helt
Lawrence
Samuel Alden
Ciy
Kansas
Lsft
San Francisco
Market Report Shows Wheat and Provisions Edge Down
Daily market notes indicate wheat futures mixed with slight early gains eroding into lower levels as weather and liquidity influenced trade. Chicago and Duluth received varied car counts while provisions rose modestly on near term supply concerns. hogs and sheep receipts remained light with steady to firm tone overall.
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Liverpool
Gio
IOC
Minkineapore
Duluth
Macuna
Eariby
Sep
Ifs Bieher
Abn
Chicago
CBRE
Sanna Oor Beiters
Baer
Aenbk SR
Marat
Sonidiat
Sonidiat ‘Berusing
Tecelntay
Iteewigis
Market News and Prices From New York and Wheat Outlook
A murky OCR page cites New York money markets, butter quotes, and sugar notes with various prices. It mentions Wheat, shipments, and market gossip, highlighting receiver and shipper roles, stock movements, and price trends amid fluctuating demand.
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New York
Prim Mercantile
Igr
Mexican Dallere
TOG
Reigketerr
Newie
T . Ay
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Kansas Promotions
Topeka O
West Sixth Street
Tel Atl
American Brewm Laundry
Thas
JR. Pratt
H. C. Garvey
Seaton
Cormmissioner Breidenthel
Kansas Bank
Twen- Santeheures
Mt & Gist
Hawesay
Hawaii
Delaware Io Capes
Jeffries-Fitzalmmons Prise
Bryan
Missouri Pacific
Henri Fournier
Missouri
Funston
Rock Island
Topeka ‘Rooting Co
Kan
Commmercal Club
Tor Dean Low
Rock Island Depot
At & O
Diock
Pittsburg
Zist
T. King
F Stewlars
Payne
Terry Springstead
Cupid
T. E. Lawrence
Today's Market Report
Associated Press
Wamper
Rea Saleaeo
Guly
pAibsie Open
Tian Low Chissar Preahngn
Ole
Eanses City
Sancse Cite OF
Sean Tae
Wiendley
Smailonn
Bansis Vhcy
Marac Annes City
Joly Wyardite
Jossph
Pepe Kan
Fateien
Astrantare
Atary
Lv. Venger
Betty Oawipeh
Meuiead
Rigel
Bitches
J. Arthur JosErHt
Rone
Neally
Tae
Furie Kan
aRbad
Armani
Atime Enim
Ira 'Fae
MD Phar UR
Goasip
J.C. Coreetion
Poveke
Efam
Psu Fecelpim
Homer
T. Storks
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