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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1898
Page
7
Freight workers clash over who pays a new war tax as Santa Fe sets a July 1 effective date. Western railroads push for receipts that split consignor and carrier duties, arguing the tax is ultimately borne by shippers while ships’ interests seek clarity.
A chaotic report notes ongoing reorganization of the line with promises of strict progress and near completion. Mentions Encino and San Francisco terms, with push to consolidate control and tighten corporate structures amid tensions.
Miles notes extersins around the 1000.6 percent hands of the Aton son in Colorado and Utah. Atchison Western bonds of 700 were bought by Missouri Pacific from Union Pacific reorganization committee. Bonds held by Winton Buckingham are sought to exchange for new bonds, with 113 percent par exchange and cash payments between 2 and 3 percent, paid in stock for old bonds.
June 22 Port Leavenworth Kansas convicts escaped from the United States penitentiary as James Carter James Clemens William Brady and J W Lewis slipped past guards crawling through a wire fence. They fled toward Sheridan's Drive into timber where Brady and Lewis surrendered after shots were fired. Two others remained at large as a guard squad hunted the woods. Several escapees reportedly previously served time in the Indian territories.
In Yates Center Kansas Private Albert Fergus of the Twentieth Kansas died in San Francisco. His funeral was held with honors of war attended by state Senator G H La. He was 17 and buried in the local cemetery. Also reports a boy Henry Kenon, 16, lost an leg after a small van ran over him at Weir City, prompting amputation below the knee.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a blown ad busting with odd spellings. It mentions a place at West Eighth and a water product, then references bacon or tea like items. The legible items hint at a local signage or product display with unclear branding.
The headline notes a continued bond drive at the Bank of Topeka. Details describe competing offerings and investor interest, highlighting sustained activity in the local financial market and the bank’s role in the campaign.
The treasury circular invites subscriptions totaling 200 million dollars for 3 percent bonds to fund war costs. Subscriptions at par are open for 32 days through July 4 1898 at Bank of Topeka plus offices, with bonds issued in coupon and registered forms and redeemable after ten years. Public interest grows as diverse citizens rush to invest, viewing bonds as safe, accessible funds.
Kansas day formal dedication of the Kansas building with Exposition officials presenting and accepting the structure. G W Glick presided as expositions committee president and John Hi Frost handed the building to authorities. Program featured bands, choirs, and speeches by Gordon Wattles and F D Coburn. Free Theodore Thomas orchestra concerts announced.
The motion to resubmit the proposition was deemed fatal for the idea and many oppose an auditorium. Mr Billard moved to amend directing the committee to consult the city engineer and the auditorium architect to show reductions from the original plan to bring the cost to 25100. The amendment carried and Mesers. J.B. Billard W. Miller and J. S. Warner were appointed as the committee. The board then adjourned.
Fragmented classified style notice listing for sale and trade items. Mentions horse and property, cash offers, names and partial addresses, and buyers with money seeking property and renters. Includes broken spellings and unclear details but indicates real estate and goods for sale or trade.
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