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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1899
Page
7
The Star Grocery run by J. S. Sprout offers wholesale and retail groceries fresh meat and wares at marked down prices six days a week. Special low prices on flour and other staples highlight daily savings with mail orders shipped promptly.
William Slaughter fined two dollars after attempting to gain entry to his own home. Police report say Slaughter, intoxicated, forced a back door, damaged it, and removed it when refused entry. Officer Schiehler noted the incident occurred at his residence and involved property claims and mixed fees.
Disjointed report describes anger at a city council’s saloon ordinance and potential factory disruption. A union leader vows to oppose the package of city bonds and ordinance changes, warning of a recruiting station action and a town turnout impact. Residents question the town’s future and religious meetings amid the political standstill.
The text presents disjointed remarks about staying out of a movement and views on potential harm. One person questions joining, another notes an individual refused. The fragment suggests debate over participation and possible consequences.
In a scene marked by stern wartime discipline Judge Guy fines Ed Leonard 9.00 for selling a glass of beer to Officer Hall at 504 Kansas Avenue. The incident drew attention to district court proceedings and highlighted strict penalties for police-related offenses. The piece also references military and railroad routes, including Baltimore and Ohio, and the Royal Blue Book.
In New York a Times correspondent reports panic in money markets as the Bank of England contemplates higher rates to protect reserves. Banks struggle for funds with three to four percent for longer notes, and the market steadies briefly before renewed pressure and fears of a deeper crisis. European turmoil, especially in Germany and France, contrasts with growing British and global trade gains and renewed demand for British goods. Domestic activity improves but Europe remains fragile amid gold movements and monetary strain.
Ottawa reports reveal a family coin tale dating back four years with a US half penny from 18th century and two rare coins once stored by Br Armstrong. The Worth catalogue lists 1829 and 1824 half cent pieces valued at 950 and 875 dollars respectively, totaling 1725 dollars for Armstrong’s pair.
A Washington dispatch says President Schurman of the Ahispidaies is expected to reach Vancouver tomorrow or Tuesday and go to Lake Champlain to discuss the Philippine situation with President McKinley. He will travel with six colleagues whose views will aid in planning the campaign and government changes, to be embodied in a message to Congress.
Police Judge Guy and Chief Ramsey faced a disorderly house case at M4 Kansas Avenue as Mrs Alina Ragan and her daughter Ines pleaded guilty. They paid 80 for maintaining the house and 35 for the inmate, with 20 and 100 dollar bills in hand to settle the balance, then left the court astonished.
A Washington Herald report states Ambassador Tower informed the State Department that Russia agrees to arbitrate American claims stemming from the seizure of sealing vessels along the Siberian coast in 1892. The case involves several ships seized, with arbitration to follow conventions used in prior Cheek and McCord settlements and a six month deadline for the arbitrator to issue an award.
The Swiss government plans to press claims during the emergency period in the coming fall. The seizure of the Delagoa railroad, owned by an American citizen and taken by the Portuguese government, amounts to several millions of dollars in disputed value.
Santa Fe office employee bicycle enthusiasts held a race meet at Garfield Park on Saturday. Events included one mile open won by Fred Brown, second Percy Crow, one-half mile open won by Fred Brown, with Tagnet second and Chas Bowle third, two mile from for all won by Chas Sowle with C J Rette second and Frank White third, 100 yard dash won by W Si King with P Billiver second and Henry Henig tied. Three mile department race had entrants from freight receipts divisions, Iguire Beff Brown Beat, Chas Sowle second, W Tesgert third. Lunch offered and a special train to Ft. Riley at 7:30 am from Unsor Pacific depot, round trip $1.50.
A garbled historic newspaper page lists scattered notices including wanted help for domestic work and private service, job ads for a private family, and various sales offers. Names such as Dr Eva Harding and Dr Sears appear in unrelated ad copy alongside calls for house painting, horse care, and shop services. Items mention Kansas avenues and Topeka addresses with miscellaneous goods and real estate notes.
Classified notes show multiple rental offers, sale inquiries, and business notices. Furnished rooms for rent on 60 Hardoon Street and nearby addresses. unstructured contact snippets mention trades, watches, and pianos. Also includes a public notice about an Election Board meeting and various promotional solicitations.
The City of Topeka opened proposals from a single bidder for street recon struction and improvements across multiple blocks and avenues. Work includes Seventh through Twentieth streets and several cross streets, with repairs to pavements, curbs, and drainage on Willow, Greenwood, Gru Tyler, and other corridors. The city clerk announced August 1 as the bid opening date with City of Topeka oversight and award authority.
Mayors office in Topeka Kansas publishes an August notice about proposed amendments to city ordinances. The city clerk’s office will accept feedback or amendments, with the official document detailing the legal basis and submission procedure.
A notice announces a special meeting of the city council to discuss grading costs and curb construction along Greenwood Avenue and adjacent streets. The meeting will address street work from Aviad Avenue to Achinnih avenues and related public improvements.
Public notice states registration for a special city election will close on a specified date. It lists the election authority and required eligibility, urging eligible residents to register or update records to vote in the upcoming city election. The notice emphasizes deadlines and compliance with local election laws.
Fragmentary notice announces a public hearing to consider a paving project along Central Avenue. It mentions a meeting time in August and references prior appraisals and eminent domain concepts. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
A garbled meeting summary from Timont cites officials discussing plans to promote a new project and attract investments. Key figures and specific proposals are unclear due to transcription errors, but the note references city authority, potential funding, and regulatory steps.
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