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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1899

Page

3

Public Ownership and the Trust Question From Washington

A Washington governor cites public ownership as a remedy against trusts, arguing state control can curb corporate power. The writer warns trusts threaten prosperity and warns that exclusive private ownership concentrates power, urging legislative action to restrain formations and management of trusts.

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Santa Fe Plans 95 Bridges On Gulahuma Division

Wichita June 20 Santa Fe has authorized Blas Yo Budd to build 95 bridges on the Gulahuma division at a total cost of 170000. The railroad intends extensive track repairs and embankment replacements to improve flood prone sections and overall line condition. Engineer McCoy says the improvements will strengthen the southern division and benefit future traffic.

Wichita Santa Fe Gulahuma McCoy McGoy

Western Passenger Agents Vite for New Chair in Midwest Rail Pact

Chicago reports an unsuccessful bid to appoint a successor to Caldwell as chair of the Western Passenger association. James Chariton led the field with the most votes, but no candidate secured the majority. Numerous nominees declined, and the meeting remained secret with the vote count incomplete.

Caldwell Western Man Chicago West See Cantwell Hedeon James Chariton Alton Cee Chariton Parker Western Wellington Western Trunk Lines A. PB. Smith Burlington & Adlesuari Ktvec T W. Lee Caldwell A. TL Craig Ogeneral Merc Northern Pacife Charles & F Northern Pacific J. Buchan Fremont Kikacen Missouri Valles J.P Francia Burlington & Mimouri Valley James Chartton L Welington

Air Line Movement Seeks South Extension from Sedan to Peery

A movement to extend the Caney Valley Airline branch of the Missouri Pacific main line south from Sedan to Osage country and Oklahoma aims to pass through Elgin, Pawhuska, and to reach Peery. The plan would serve thickly populated agricultural and stock-raising regions, with local residents pressing for the road and Missouri Pacific officials reportedly favorable. A survey party will visit the proposed line this week to report back.

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Back Island Anocal Report Prom the Railway Age Reason for steady advance

The Back Island & Pacific stock shows a steady advance with higher earnings and dividends. For the year ended March 31, 399, gross earnings rose to 1,029,271 and net earnings to 291,504 amid strong passenger and freight growth. Through freight up, local freight down, with rate gains and large capital expenditures on property and equipment. A quarterly dividend of 4 percent continues, plus special dividends from prior accumulations, highlighting the railroad’s improving financial position and ongoing expansion projects including a new line into Indian Territory.

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Rock Island finance details reveal $213000 allocated for construction

The Rock Island company pledged to repay stockholders using stock or cash and began year one of redeeming an 18 year old promise. It issued 46 156 shares, par 34 615 600, to satisfy a 10 percent addition. To cover this, 7 716 shares were bought in the market. The recap totals 4 900 207 with 30 222 686 remaining for 29 quarter years of dividends. The line spans 1.423 miles across western states and territories. The board, led by F. Cable and WG Purity, expresses satisfaction with current prosperity and management.

Wes Puy Mithoagh Rock Island Semdeddebe F. , Cable

Downs Rail Roundup Marked by Quarantine And Community Note

The Downs area rail scene reports a small pox quarantine affecting Conductor Jack Brouse and several crewmembers, with repairs and yard work ongoing at Downs. A tribute to M. Hisginean honors a life of modest service and integrity.

Western Pacific line repairs expand beyond Coffeyville

Coffeyville June 21 The WV L & W branch of the Streucurt Pacific is to be repaired and placed in best condition. Work will extend beyond the Osawatomie to Coffeyville section to include the iron Mountain between Coffeyville and Van Buren. A large amount of prior work has been done with more to follow.

Lissouri Pacific Coffeyville Strewcurt Pacific Osawatomie van Buren

Elopement of Bernard Bauer and ballet dancer shocks Vienna society

Mer Bernard Bauer aged 70 eloped with a ballet dancer from the opera in a startling Union. Bauer, born in Pesth to a wealthy Jewish family, once served as chaplain to Empress Eugenie and to the Paris siege ambulance, earning honors and renown in Vienna society for his religious writings and outspoken conduct.

Mer Bernard Bauer Mer Bauer Pesth Jullenes Paris Eugenie Suez Canal Feyot Christian Brothers Herod Legion of Honor Vatican Vienna

Promoted Brassington Heads Santa Fe Air Brake Dept

William Brassington promoted to foreman of the air brake department at the Santa Fe Pacific in Albuquerque NM. He departs to assume new duties, with an assistant to the air brake department in the Topeka shops assisting for a period.

Wm Brassington Witliam Brassington Santa Fe Pacific Albuquerque Frassington Topeka

Huxtabie Injured In Railroad Accident At Bresham

Pratt June C. T. Huxtabie brake man on the Rock Island was caught between a car and the engine tender at Bresham Saturday evening and badly injured. He will recover.

Brskeman Pratt C. T. Huxtabie Rock Island Bresham

Dark Horse Bid Faces Split In First District Nomination

Curtis Bailey gains backing as writers note a possible deadlock over the First congressional district race. Ex-Congressman Broderick may reenter, with Curtin and Bailey seen as potential front runners amid factional splits among Shawnee and other county delegates. McKeever’s prospects and party dynamics are debated as candidates maneuver for the nomination.

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Lover's Revenge in Paris Fetes Ends in Shotings

In Paris during the closing week of fetes a would be assassin shot a woman named Clementine Letes and wounded a designer in the leg as the assailant ran out of ammo then killed himself. The victim and the would be murderer were hospitalized amid reports of sunstroke among procession participants.

Paris Froman Sassin Clementine Letes Etienne Marcel Charles Lodsine Mme. Lefevre

Beautiful Killarney as a Two-Week European Tour Detour

A London Times account rebukes rushed sightseeing by an American traveler in Killarney. The piece extols lingering to savor scenery, noting the tranquil Upper and Lower lakes and the Rim of mountains. It praises the landscape, the castle ruins viewed from the lake, and the lasting memory of serene beauty.

London Times Holy Land Times Europe Killarrey Enerelie Bern Able Beest Mike Urper Lake Rass Castle Cutaut

Ohio Congressman Dies in Wheeling Testimony Fragments

Fragmentary OCR from Ohio congressman obit shows June death near St Clairsville with family references and a daughter. Mentions Dr Sary Te Saly Toember and notes American Steam Laundry and Telephone 630.

Ohio Congressmas Wheeling W.va Cassaia ‘Greesman Sietesnuh Seart Kuceynski

Farmers Prosperous From Export Growth

The author argues farmers prosper due to postwar protection and rising export sales. Using Treasury data, three fourths of over 2.2 billion dollars in exports last year came from farm products like breadstuffs, cotton, provisions, live animals, and tobacco. Wheat and corn exports surged, and western farmers show higher prosperity than eastern peers, with farm success fueling broader business gains.

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One Miner's Luck from the Cornhill Magazine

A miner, exhausted and nearly out of resources, plans to return to his camp at dawn to fetch tools. He reflects on past harshness toward fate and the divine mercy, marching through scrub and desert as he contemplates survival and prospects for redemption. The struggle centers on hunger, fatigue, and the hope of reclaiming his lone possessions.

Cornhill Magazine Theo

Surviving miner recalls perilous trek after winter strike

A miner explains his long ordeal after pushing through hardship to reach his barrow and pick. He describes stumbling, prayer, and rage that drove him to break a stubborn stone and recover a gold nugget. He faced scarce food and water, with his ship and life at stake before returning to Perth.

Tien Perth Back England

Mainland Academy Closes With Speakers and Baseball

Havi land June 3 Edmond Stanley state superintendent of schools delivered the principal address at Mainland Academy closing. Four graduates were named. In the afternoon a baseball game between Haviland and Trauma teams ended with Haviland winning.

Mainland Academy Cioses Havi Edmond Stanley X-State Superintendent of Schools Haviland Trauma

Sanitary supplies advertised in old pharmacy sale notice

Fragmentary OCR shows a sale notice for Bowes products and oxygen related items. Mentions J. D. Pattison and Squires Pharmacy. Text is garbled with illegible sections but indicates a vendor offering sanitary goods and possibly oxygen or chemical items to the public.

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