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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1894
Page
2
The company announces a dividend of two dollars per share.Shareholders will receive the payout on a specified record date. The declaration signals solid earnings and returns to investors in the current period.
Corcago October 19 The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Pullman Palace Car Company was held with over 25 million in capital stock represented Directors re-elected include George M. Palmer Marshal Field J W Dose Norman Yeriten and S Stregue of Chicago GO Hurlburt of New York and Henry H Reed of Boston A quarterly dividend of 2 per share was declared for the year ending July 31 and will be paid November 15 to stockholders of record at the close of business November 1 The meeting discussed possible adverse legislation and the directors refused to discuss changes in officers or policy Laid out were the companys revenues and expenses for the year and noted a surplus of 3 520 000 before dividends The assets total 53 045 003 and passengers carried were 289 323 with miles run 197 406 503 The year showed a 7 percent drop in passengers and a similar drop in miles The value of manufactured products was 4 847 017 and total earnings 4 023 331 The payroll paid 4 008 548 The report also covers strike discussions and wage scales amid work force adjustments.
Missouri Knights of Pythias finish revisions to constitutions and by laws in Excelsior Springs. Grand officers elected include Grand Chancellor J A Frisk and Grand Vice Chancellor H Roebald. Meetings focus on housing, next gathering site, and other reforms.
Oct 19 Bryanites and fusion Democrats lose bid for two Bryan ticket lines on the official ballot. Court rules secretary of state may reject fraudulent certificates and that each candidate’s name appears only once on the ballot with its party designation. The ruling ends fusion printing for the Populists and Democrats.
New York Oct 10 A late night hint from Nathan Straus close to Senator Hill shows he will withdraw from the mayoralty race. Tammany leaders including Mayor Gilroy Hugh Grant Delaney Stool and John M. Bowers pressed hard but Straus remained obdurate. Withdrawal would unsettle Tammany plans with Grant seen as possible nominee if he accepts though that seems unlikely.
Six cities represented at Columbus hotel as Frank Richer announces American Association with clubs in Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburg Milwaukee and a pending eighth in St Louis Detroit Columbus or Buffalo. Policy sought no conflict with the league. agreement to respect contracts and play a single season schedule. Walter Crabtree surrenders after fatally shooting William Leech at Deep Water, Henry County. Edward Shefeld and Ellen meet in Wall Street law office after twenty years believing the other dead.
A murky report notes Prank Grey shot by Ballroad Policemen Michael. Policeman Crane dies after being run over by freight cars at Teenth and Liberty. China considers a 7 percent loan of 20 106 000 sterling. Burglars rob F J Barnes safe near West Park, 40 miles north, with no clue except possible southern departure.
A historical note emphasizes improved removals and appointments, highlighting broader changes in staffing and governance. The text points to increased efficiency and expanded roles across departments, signaling a shift toward more dynamic administrative practices.
A Oct 19 report compares removals and appointments across administrations from 1863 to 1894. It notes counts of presidential postmasters and fourth class postmasters, highlighting Democratic control growth and slow removals due to lack of prodding for replacing Republican incumbents.
Dispatch from St Petersburg reports the czar near death as imperial family travels to Livadia. A betrothal to Princess Alix may precede a quiet church wedding in Livadia before the church fasts end in November. Reports also claim the exar witch as repent is hourly expected and that Pobiedonetzcer’s resignation as writer might be rejected.
Lyman Trumbull of Chicago declares he is not a candidate for the senate or any political office and plans to stay out of politics. He urges people to avoid unrest unless conditions improve, expressing concern over public dissatisfaction.
Thousands of Salvationists gathered at the Salvation Army barracks in Loxopoy to witness Miss Lucy Booth daughter of General Booth wed Colonel Hemberg a Swedish member of the army The couple plan missionary work in India with baptisms St Josnis Missouri Baptist General Association of Missouri met in session in St Joseph with large attendance
Fusific Express Company will not operate in Indian Territory. Agents in the Indian Territory have been ordered by L A Puller to stop receiving money for shipments and to suspend money orders, due to frequent depredations and lack of government interference. Commerce is clogged as offices close and complaints grow. The First National Bank cashier J C Thompson, who fled Mexico, is reportedly wandering with authorities believing he is dead.
Anna Losdonderry, a newspaper writer and bicyclist, arrived in Etenant Indiana on her world tour with a $5000 earnings goal. She plans to reach New York by November 10 after covering about 1550 miles on the trip and rides a Chicago-made bicycle in blowmora attire.
Adams Express officials say no new information on train robbers while awaiting the C J Sourcey Cumberland hearing. Berlin council rejects eight hour workday with 84 to 18 vote. Lawrence county farmer Jacob Dorr dies crossing a railway track. Harriet Monroe wins $5,000 in copyright suit over the Columbian ode. Richmond’s Tred-Sim Iron Works suffer major fire loss. Avon Lewis Seymour arrested in New York over senate sugar trust inquiry. Bills Carson seeks conservatorship over fortune after trips. son-in-law withdraws. Fire at Knoxville injures a Southern Railway fireman. A Tien Tsin dispatch notes China seeks peace but will confront any Japanese advance. Interior department workers may take leave before elections. Advertisements for Attlies & McManusTailors. Hair loss remedy ad ends.
Nervous woman worries about missing a train while a station agent confirms travel time. Humorous vignettes offer dating tips, wedding misdirections, and light gossip from The Herald and various papers. Jokes on bearded ladies, medical anecdotes, and comic exchanges round out a miscellany of social wit and advice.
Fragmented OCR text recounts a sailor tale with garbled phrases about seas, sunsets, and life at sea. It mentions drugs, gates, and journeys, but readable facts are minimal. The piece resembles a personal reminiscence or excerpt with incomplete sentences and scattered names.
Rock Island route offers harvest excursion tickets from Pleas Valley to Deming and Dallas with prices from one state plus $2.00 round trip. Tickets valid twenty days from sale. specific dates October 2 and November 6 plus two day return trips on October 7, 26 and November. Includes notices for state fair and Dallas exposition travel.
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