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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1897

Page

7

Manhattan Alma and Burlingame RR declines rate reductions

Receiver Dillon of the Manhattan Alma and Burlingame railway replies to the railroad commissioners demand for cuts of 24 percent on distance tariffs 20 percent on coal 15 percent on grain and 5 percent on livestock rates. He argues the railroad cannot sustain losses and would likely cease operating if forced to reduce tariffs. Over 16 years operating expenses exceeded gross earnings by about 1 718 21 yearly, with taxes totaling 102 033 71, an average 617 02 annually, contributing to rising deficits.

HP. Dillon Manhattan Alma Snd Burlingame Kansas Dillion Dillon Manhattan, Alma & Burlingame Railway Company Dafeie Aupgunt

Legislative blunders and a void repealing act

The attorney general identified a repealing act that is inoperative and void, misaligned with the statute’s body, affecting districts Sixth Linn Bourbon Crawford, Seventh Cherokee Labette Montgomery, Twelfth Cloud Republic Washington, Seventeenth Paitine Norton Decatur Rawlins Cheyenne, Thirty-fourth Rocks Graham Sherman Thomas, Thirty-fifth Wabaunsee Osage Pottawatomie. HB Tracy first noted the issue. Boyle reports the remaining districts won’t be interfered with by the conflict.

Genera Hoyle Sixth Linn Bourbon Crawford Elsventh Cherokee Labette Montgomery Twelfth—Cloud Republic Washington Feventeenth Paitine Norton Decatur Rawlins Cheyenne Careney Iret Marshal Riley

Waters Says Legislature Did Not Abolish District Thirty-Fifth

Captain J G Waters argues the Thirty-Fifth Judicial District remains intact. He says Judge William Thomson of Burlingham confirms the act repealed only redundant provisions, not abolish districts, and that the claim by County Attorney R B Trey is incorrect.

J. G. Waters Wabnunsee Portawatomie Osuge Meestake William Thomson Burlinhame Thomson H. Trey Wabaunsee Thape Thirty-11th State Journal Capt. Waters Thirty-fifth Webb

Southern University Professors Cleared in Inquiry

A Texas temperature committee concluded after examination that reports of northern professors teaching southern pupils to scorn southern traditions were wholly untrue. The panel found no objectionable teaching at the state university and that no such influences were being introduced or taught.

Austin Tex Texas Teetalature State University

Department Commander Botkin Names Aides In G A R Unity

Kansas Department Commander Botkin Announces a large list of aides and praises renewed vigor in the Grand Army of the Republic. He cites growing post meetings and welfare for aged and sick comrades while noting a few problematic posts. He endorses loyalty to comrades and flag and mentions Mother Bickerdyke Day preparations for July 1.

Botkin A. R Kansas Grand Army G. A Union Army Navy Hue Mr. Botkin Newton Oreer GAR Tin Horn Allen G. Hudmer Baldwin M.A. Carmichael Colony T. R. Hornaday Wichita John J Baker Bonner Springs James Lawrence Wellington J. M. Dunsmore Thayer W. H. Avery el Dorado Alex Terrell Attic Emporia J. A. Campbell Severance J. S. Mcdowell Smith Center Ed J. Goubleman Wilson W.H. Fletcher Clay Cener Geo. W. Trout Wamengo D. B. Shadabareer Toledo Thomas Knoop Paola N. F. Graves Springdale A Sidney Chase Ellsworth J. ¥. Buell St Marya E. P. Bradley Jetmore W. P. Haywood Lakin W. H. Houghton Beloit J. C. Kitchen Garden City A. H. Jenkin New Salem G. W. Brown Shanton RB. Moore Oke G. V W. Bousman Stafford Elmer Loomis Girard W. T. Short Concordia R. D David L. Ringwall Oakley Jackson Geo. Handall Wakefield W. G. Brooke Topeka Patterson Kansas City EA Bulioth Muscoral Botkin Enlts Boonsil

Tillman's Eye Warms a Tariff Row in Senate

Washington June 1 two Democratic senators Bacon of Georgia and Veot tangled in a factional quarrel over a revenue duty on raw materials. Bacon accused allies of withholding support while Veot argued Democrats favored Republican gains. Tilman pressed for fair shares, urging regional balance for South Carolina amid the clash.

Washington Bacon Georgia Veot Secon Tilman South Carolina

Local Notes on Lectures and Flights of Oratory

John MacDonald will lecture at El Dorado June 29 on Scotland and the Scots. Captain Joseph G. Waters will be Burlingame's Fourth of July orator with a speech rich in patriotism. Judge William Thomson of Burlingame visits en route to Westmoreland to speak tonight to county teachers. Emma Yohey, once committed to Topeka asylum, is now restored and back at home with relatives.

John MacDonald el Dorado Scotland Joseph G. Waters Burlingame William Thomson Westmoreland Topeka Insane Asylum

Market Report Shows Wheat Fluctuations and Weather Boosts

The marking report notes a firmer Liverpool wheat opening with limited gains and a later retreat due to short covering. Domestic weather remains favorable in the southwest, warm in the northwest, with a large drop in visible supplies anticipated. Northwest receipts total 237 cars, July prices up modestly before easing, while hogs and pork show weaker early activity amid overall demand.

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Chicago and Kansas City Livestock and Grain Market Summary

Market receipts show cattle hogs and sheep with steady to higher tone in spots. Wheat and oats futures mix as Chicago Kansas City and Minneapolis reports list varying arrivals and price ranges amid firm creamed dairy and sugar markets.

Chicago Wien Kaness City Kansas City Missouri

Market Letter Chicago Urges Cautious Wheat and Pork Outlook

Market letter from Chicago notes early cables higher by a penny, signs of a better dry market, and tentative demand. It warns of temporary influence from weak conditions but expects a lower market for hog products and a softer pork outlook into September with cautious near-term trade signals and price trends.

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