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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1899
Page
3
A dense ad listing on sale items including New Geiate Ataiaseca, Apricots in large cans, Peaches and Pears in cans, Currants and Raisins, Shredded Wheat, and various canned goods. It promotes early June arrivals, price points for sugar and spices, tobacco products, and specialty coffee blends, with many brand names and bulk quantities.
The Pennsylvanian welcome committee in Pittsburgh reports at the committee meeting that 51.00 of the 325.00 reception fund is raised with 18,008 subscribed by Pittsburghers. They estimate 21.82% for traction and 34,700 for feedsime while planning the journey of 30 Goring the continent. Citizens urged shops to close August 24 and rally to a general cause.
Washington reports 7.6 million dollars in gold received by the director of mint for the season. Seattle shows about 14.5 million from Alaska cargoes, with 4,011 arriving during sales. San Francisco receipts total around 2 dollars per person. Some output remains blocked and significant quantities are believed to have entered the state via routes other than San Francisco and Seattle.
A proposed law before Congress would allow import duties to be paid in American gold or national silver or power money, with a 4 percent rate. The plan, part of a broader financial policy, signals currency-based duties and potential impact on trade and metal reserves.
Reports from Kan eux and Topeka praise Morrows Kidneclins for kidney and urinary cure. An Alton barber claims relief after using Merrow's Kidney Pills and Kid-ne-clin tablets. The ad notes prices at Swift & Holiday and Morrene Liverlax, with a prize recount by John Bigger co Chemists in Springs.
The government will require payment in paper money to a special commission appointed by the government. The commission will burn the receipts publicly each month until all paper money in circulation is collected. Export duties finance the effort under existing law. Favorable changes in the financial situation are expected if Congress approves the bill. The latest news from the interest of the republic indicates the country remains quiet.
A London report notes possible elevation for William Waldorf Astor to peerage. It cites a 19th century law limiting crown powers and suggests Astor may buy a title if willing to pay, with the king’s approval and political considerations in play.
In Indianapolis at a judge’s stately home a fancy dress ball turned chaotic when merchant Woodward, disguised as a Sioux war chief, burst in brandishing a tomahawk. Guests screamed, fainted, or fled as the intruder’s untimely prank exposed a long withhold identity and startled foreign delegates. The tale remained untold for two decades.
A California hearing before the state board of equalization examined the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe system. Agent Maginnis argued for reduced assessments on the Mojave and San Joaquin Valley lines, citing past deficits and future profitability as valleys are developed. He noted the San Joaquin line earned 399,800 with 104,000 interest, creating a 74,000 deficiency, and urged relief from 5,708 per mile on the Needles to Mojave segment. The discussion touched on equity among lines and the broader Santa Fe system in the south.
A Joural reporter overhears a group of workers discussing Lon Parre who has not eaten, received a Kansas City letter, and returned home with missed curfew. They conclude he is in love with his girl from Chirag, a cause of his troubles. The boss arrives, ending the chat.
The Rock Island Road will aid farmers in the territory by developing the new town of Mt View at the terminus of the Chickasha Exterior. The town has grown quickly to several thousand residents and lies in a cotton growing area previously hampered by limited facilities.
The town, 60 miles from the nearest rail line, joins the cotton raisin boom with 12 000 to 1m bales expected this year. Rock Island builds cotton platforms for equal storage and lease to cars bound for the El Reno compress, with similar platforms planned along the line.
A local feature notes intense rivalry as departments form baseball teams after the success of MUI Players Rounders and a Santa Fe game. Teams include Milt Players Rounders, Frat Carson's Compounders, and Judson's Rough Riders, with several more expected. Players listed include Goodrick, McLean, Walker, Harris, Conkl lis, Aigner and others. The Rough Riders invite fans to Athletic Park to watch Koe's Kangaroos and tease rival players while promising spirited competition and a lively season.
The Santa Fe railroad expects to handle 400 more carloads of Rocky Ford melons and cantaloupes this season than last, driven by Otero county’s peak crop and new plantings along the Arkansas river. Rail officials note the Illinois state line debate about fastest trains, while presenting several Chicago to destinations schedules with speeds from about 30 to 39 miles per hour and multiple stops.
A Topeka railroad page reports crews expanding hours as the plant aims to handle crop season traffic. Engines No S19 and 667 are in service, staff changes occur, and new workers boost output. plans include a night train and a sleeper to Stockton or Lenora. Local personnel shifts feature Powell, Shannon, and W. Jones with Holk Island ties.
The Las Vegas Optic reports routine rail yard updates with engineer changes and staffing shifts. Tien Sulier is noted as taken off duty briefly, and several foremen and inspectors swap posts between Santa Fe divisions and nearby roundhouses. New foreman Charles J Espott moves from Raton to Las Vegas.
A fragment notes the Las Vegas roundhouse occupying a secure position several years ago and later moving to Taton where it remained tied to the company’s service.
A Cincinnati interview with a veteran moonshiner claims government seizures boost illegal distilling. He cites remote districts, corn, and cattle markets as drivers, notes external money backing, and describes a network of cooperators across Cincinnati and Louisville.
A vivid account describes a welcoming scene for a man recently freed from federal prison. The crowd greets him with tearful smiles and hearty handshakes, while observers reflect on politics, crime, and the profits of illicit activity across towns.
A Topeka resident reports investigating a claim about a kidney remedy. The statement cites Mr E McPherson of Chandler Street and notes experiences with various treatments. The box of Doan’s Kidney Pills is promoted through Rowley and Snow’s store and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y as sole agents.
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