Pullman Declares $2 Per Share Dividend
Pullman announces a dividend of two dollars per share. The action signals a financial move to reward shareholders and may reflect the company's current earnings outlook.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1894
Page
6
Pullman announces a dividend of two dollars per share. The action signals a financial move to reward shareholders and may reflect the company's current earnings outlook.
Cincada October 12 stockholders represented over $15 million of capital. Directors re-elected include George M. Pullman and Marshal Field. Dividend of 6 cents per share declared, payable November 15. Officials avoided discussing policy changes. Company fears possible adverse legislation, though no countermeasures were decided. Annual statement shows revenue $4,575,007 and expenditures $7,274,050 with a $2,520,116 surplus. Passenger count and miles driven show modest changes from prior year. Manufacturing value and total assets listed, strike discussion noted by Mr. Pullman with no new comments. Present employment 3,040. earnings rose per piece-work prices. Intelligent consumers favor Price's Baking Powder.
The Missouri Pythians near completion of revision work and by laws adoption. Grand chancellor J A Prink leads, with H Rebald as vice chancellor, Key J Grellow grand prelate, J B Holmes grand keeper of records, De WW Rumiston grand master at arms, J B Thomas grand ovater guard, Leo Keller grand ovater guard. Also notes ongoing home location and next meeting details.
In Breckinridge Ky on Oct 1 Professor J. Jones of Hermiton Female College and Providence Christian Church was ousted as pastor by state members over objections to his political involvement. The Breckinridge Gwens faction backed Colonel Breckinrid, and church officers who favored him helped remove Jones.
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that the fusion or Bryan ticket must be listed as Democratic on official ballots. It held the secretary of state may verify certificates but cannot print a candidate’s name more than once on the ballot with multiple party designations. The decision favors the look to have fusion nominees printed once, aligning with the ballot law’s design.
A late hour report says Straus plans to withdraw from the mayoralty contest after a word from Senator Hill’s circle. Supporters labored to persuade him, but he persisted in withdrawing, upsetting Tammany plans and leaving unlikely rivals to contend.
Frank Rich ter announces creation of the American Association of baseball clubs with a circuit including New York, Brooklyn, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Milwaukee. An eighth club may join Detroit Columbus or Buffalo as talks aim to avoid league conflict while respecting existing contracts.
Washington October 19 A comparison of figures on removals and appointments under Cleveland Harrison and the present administration shows 1185 presidential postmasters appointed March 4 1833 to March 26 1880. From 1390 to 1990 1785 pres postmasters were named and from 1893 to 134 1506 were appointed. The first sixteen months of Cleveland saw 30841 fourth class postmasters named, Harrison 26645, and the present 22019. The article notes Democrats hold many offices in some states and implies slow removals due to lack of advocates for Republican successors.
Dispatches report the czar plans a quiet wedding to the ex-queen betrothed, following the christening of Alix and the arrival of the royal family in Anvyadia. A regent appointment is anticipated while rumors swirl about the former procurator’s resignation and ongoing church affairs.
Chicago talker Lyman Trumbull denies seeking any office or senate candidacy and urges speaking to reach the masses. He says he is out of politics and notes a pervading priestly spirit and public dissatisfaction that could bring trouble if unaddressed.
Pacific Express Company will do no business in the Indian Territory. Agents are ordered not to receive shipments or sell money orders due to frequent bandit depredations and lack of government response. The disruption threatens commerce as express offices close, and cash flow dries up.
Exnllant Ind Oct 19 Miss Anna Londonderry a newspaper writer and bicyclist touring the world for an alleged $5,000 prize arrived in Exnellant. She aims to reach New York by November 10 on a 1550 mile leg wearing bloomers while riding a Chicago wheel.
A nervous woman asks the station agent how long until the train departs and insists she may go to a newsstand across the street to buy a paper. The agent confirms one and a half hours and reassures her she can go briefly, warning she will report him if she misses the train.
A partial OCR fragment discusses an expose attacking administration hypocrisy and partisan corruption. It mentions Pullman and rail issues, state papers, and a split within the Republican ranks. The text references fear of challenging leaders and fears of a voter shift away from the party.
Uneven editorial voice laments farmer hardships and political pressure as farmers face crop failures and rising expenses. It urges support for Republican candidates, denounces Democratic efforts to suppress Black voters, and cites beer production figures tied to state politics and governance debates.
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