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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1899
Page
6
A fragmented market report notes wheat and corn futures fluctuating with modest gains and some disappointments on September and December contracts. Hog futures show firmer tones near settlement despite selling pressure, while cash market demand appears uneven and volume remains light.
Receipts and shipments for yesterday show totals for cattle and hogs at Chicago Livestock Market. Native steers, Texan sows, native cows and heifers, stockers and feeders priced with varied values. mixed consignments and auction activity reported across several yard lots.
A mixed commodity and stock roundup notes dull dairy and wheat activity, with New York close to steady on cereals while grain futures hint at a bull trend. Reports from Northwest markets show receipts modest yet steady, with corn and wheat prices fluctuating and industrials expected to improve as dividends resume.
A letter from J W Faulkner announces incorporation of three Kansas corporations to build a Topeka gas and electric plant costing over 800000. Council support is sought for a liberal franchise and introductory rates, with plans for a temporary 1 dollar and later 96 cents, then 90 cents after five years. Local gas trust opposition is noted.
Government crop report lists August 15 condition values with Kansas at 106 percent and Nebraska at 92. It notes corn improved 24 points in July and is 29 points above last year’s level, while spring wheat, oats, barley and rye show varied changes and state rankings across Minnesota, Iowa, New York, Ohio, and others. The report also cites farmers holding percentages for oats and corn crops from 1896 to 1898.
Preliminary crop reports show buckwheat yields up in New York and Pennsylvania but down in Wisconsin, with August conditions near last year in many states. Potatoes hold mixed gains from August 1, while hay acreage declines and tobacco shows regional shifts. pasture improvements appear in New England and parts of the Mid-Atlantic as crops enter August with uneven prospects across the nation.
Washington Aug 11 Gen Otishow announced nominations for officers of the volunteer Eleventh Cavalry regiment formed in the Philippines. Names include Col James Lockett, Lt Col John B H Weisenberger, Majors Hugh Sim Thomas C Carson Denne Nelan and many lieutenants and captains from multiple states. Also listed are quartermaster and commissary posts and surgeons.
Governor Stanley announces promotions in the Twentieth Kansas militia. Albert H. Krause of Lawrence is named captain replacing Edgar A. Frey who is discharged. Samuel G. Hopkins of Leavenworth becomes first lieutenant and Chauncey S. Pratt of Independence is appointed second lieutenant.
Finving buys the Topeka Dru Store at 607 Kansan avenue formerly Sim Drug Store and announces remodel and beautification. The store offers a complete line of fresh drugs druggists sundries and toilet articles with a full prescription department and special attention to physicians' prescriptions.
A Jefferson County couple, Robert J. Foster and Susan M. Colgrove, wed in court without waiting for their license. Judge Dolman officiated as the groom, a 65 year old veteran, and bride, both eager to start their honeymoon, leftarm in arm to fetch the certificate later. Deputy Garrard promised to have the certificate ready when Foster returns.
Chicago August 21 The monthly government wheat condition report spurred a sharp advance on the board with September futures near 71¼ cents before the close, marking a strong session after storms and nervy selling in the Northwest. Early buyers pushed prices higher but some profit taking trimmed the top as the market remained buoyant into the close.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will remove platforms and hoods from express and mail cars to boost safety and reduce weight. Tramps’ favored riding place vanishes with the platforms. General Manager Underwood also orders removal of tender numbers so identical tenders can be interchanged in emergencies.
The committee on streets and walls reports against granting Topeka Water Company permission to lay a two inch pipe from Buchanan and Thirteenth to Slog’s residence and extend west on Thirteenth to Lake. Reasons cite inadequate six inch line, prior refusal to extend mains, and pending quo warranto case in Supreme Court risking city rights. John Elliott, chair.
Fire department rushed to Tid Tyler street at 2 o clock after boys burning refuse spread to a barn owned by A. C. Keating. The structure burned completely with an estimated loss of 25 dollars.
North Topeka column lists residents visiting relatives and resorts in Colorado. Mr and Mrs George Peabody plan Sunday visit to Kansas City friends. Mr and Mrs J M Baird travel Wednesday to Colorado resorts. Mr and Mrs Charles Suit welcome a daughter. D G Klein returns to Galesburg Illinois for two weeks. Mrs Sadie Nichols of Ida Grove Iowa visits G W Petro family. Infant of Mr and Mrs C French of Silver Lake died and was buried. A tree in front of Roe Jones home struck by lightning during storm. Mr and Mrs Joe Chrisman hosted guests with music and refreshments. The Gem bakery on Kanvoy Avenue under John Tyrell to supply bakery goods and Sunday dinners. Anton cream parlor and restaurant to operate. North Side people discuss Garfield Park soldiers reunion. meeting tonight at Hive Post on Kansas Avenue. 200 tents to be secured from Kansas City. park accommodations and free supplies planned. Wood straw ice water provided. trains with transfer wagons to park.
Topeka formally accepts deeds for the new city hall site at Seventh and Quincy. Funds paid include 10000 to C J Webb trustee for the Masons, 5700 to Albert Parker, and 3500. Parker home to be moved to Eighth avenue near Whitton house. Event includes a Knights and Ladies of Security excursion leaving Ft Riley Thursday Aug 17 at 7 90 p.m. Round trip 1 50.
W M Hord, reported dying in Beurtey Arkansas where he oversaw his interests in a hoop mill, returned home Thursday with his wife after a severe congestive illness. Physicians had said there was no hope of recovery. He rallied and is now recovered though still weak.
Mr. M. L. Torrence of 19 East Street, carpenter, testifies after kidney pain and daytime distress eased by two boxes of Deans Kidney Pills. He reports lasting relief with no return of symptoms and urges readers to seek Dean's relief through official dealers at 50 cents.
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