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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1894

Page

6

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.

Pullman Palace Car Co Holds Stockholders Meeting

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.

Cincada Pullman Palace Car Company George M. Pullman Marshal Field J. W. Deane Norman Williams 0. Sprague Chicago Hurlburt New York Henry J. Reed Bowton Aeurplus Uspital Pulloan Sista Eurain St, Tal Pullman St.k

Missouri Knights of Prythias elects officers

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.

A. Brink Missouri Knights of Prythias Missouri Pythians

deposed pastor removed over political mixing with religion

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.

Breckinridge Laxineror B Jones Hermitton Female College Providence Christian Church Jose Breckinridge-Gwens Breckinrid Ofiers Athey Key Jones

Supreme court rules Fusion Bryan ticket to bear only one designation

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.

Home Court Nebrasts Fusioniats Eixcotm Supreme Court Bryan Secrrtary of

Straus Withdraws From Mayoral Race Amid Pressure

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.

New York Norince Nathan Stenns Stranx Straus Acloxe Felowil Senator Hill Egies Ariut Nicoll John Fa Towers

American Association forms among six cities in Colonnade hotel

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.

Asebuil Colonnade Oie Frank It. Richter American Association of Baseball Clubs New York Brooklyn Chino Pittsburg Milwaukee Detroit Columbus Buffalo

No Better Now The Removals and Appointments Rise

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.

WashingTon Cleveland Harrison Bissell Wilus Wanatanker Democrate Stevenson Clarkson Maxwell

Czar to wed as royal family heads to Anvyadia

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.

Bettux Peterscore Cxar Anvyadia Alix Livadia Ceaewitsh Pobie~ Dowes Holy Synod

JUDGE TRUMBULL TALKS ON POLITICS AND VIEWS

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.

Chicago The Chicago Times Adolf Kraus Preston Harrison Carter J. Harriison Kraus Harrison

Pacific Express halts operations in Indian Territory

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.

Pacific Express Company Indian Territory Srbow Taisian Territory L. A. Fuller United States

Tour of the World entrant Anna Londonderry arrives

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.

Exnellant Ind Anna Londonderry New York Chicago Sedalia Bank Jerermoy Crry United States First National Bank of Slid Kansas City Adams Express Company Searccy Cumberland Municipal Council of Berlin Sie Legacia Jack Dorr Lawrence County Indiana United States Circuit Court Harriet Monroe Miss Monroe Richmond Tredgarden Lewis Seymour Tom Washington Likenate Hibe Carson Julius Rohrback Atlantic Sons In Law Thomas Fogarty Southern Railway “Roman Knoxville Tenn Lyte Rhoden Fogarty Rhodes China Smith Interior Department

The Nervous Woman At The Train Station

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.

Chicago Serald

Expose debate on factional hypocrisy and reform in Kansas Republicans

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.

Failist Pullman Pullman Assvasieni Aintojastus Ords Jounsac Starn Haa Kansas

Farmer Smith Campaign Appeals Stir Central Sask Province

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.

Kuovau Central Westerd Saskouw

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