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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1899
Page
6
An era sale ad lists various fabrics by the yard and ready made garments with sale prices. Items include 36 inch wide and 23 inch wide textiles, cream colored weaves, Zephyr Ginghams, and Velvet Drone facing. Ladies dresses, skirts, and suits priced during the sale with multiple markdowns.
Fc Richter recalls Dick Cooley's misplays and unfair calls that cost Phillies runs in a key game. Pratt Nepas duel, a bad throw, and late bunting attempt fuel a harsh roast from local papers. The piece weighs Cooley's struggle at first base without Lajoie, praising his resilience amid mixed infield changes.
The United States offers naval ships to transport relief as Secretary of War Elihu Root coordinates with Acting Secretary Allen and General Alger to aid storm struck Porto Rico. A Quebec donation of funds arrives while Washington organizers shift focus from Texas to Porto Rican relief. Davenport notes Mayor Baker sent 1000 for hurricane victims as coal shortages and transportation woes drive price spikes and hamper shipments.
Special Agent Charles Lynn plans a third free rural delivery route in Shiwnee County after success of two routes. He will submit a map to Washington for Alliston township, following a tour with Postmaster Guthrie to survey the territory and garner local support.
The War Department urges states to aid storm survivors in Puerto Rico after the Currienne. Governors are asked to mobilize donations of supplies or money, with shipments via swift New York steamers. Contributions go to Colonel F B Jones in New York for supplies or to the National Bank of North America for funds.
Chicago consumers face winter coal prices around 36.30 to 36.75 per ton with hints of $7 for private buyers. An Aug 1 rise to 5.75 shifted to 3. a second increase targeted for Sept 1 to 6.25. Railroads and mine owners control the market as buyers who did not stock up in June or July will pay higher, with no strikes or severe disruption to date.
The Tecumseh route proposal would service southwest Topeka area Mission township and parts of Auburn with a 26 mile path from Wallahburn college to Seabrook, Wananaker, Bradford Bills place, Liberty school, Grange Hall and Quinton Heights. It could affect small Mission township post offices and shift Dover and Topeka mail delivery patterns.
Havana reports editorial fears the United States may intervene in Santo Domingo amid Latin unionist ideas and Cuba's ties to regional power blocs. amid crime and public events, Havana tightens controls as gambling penalties rise and Assumption Day observes trading slowdowns. local ads promote sewing machines and canvassers’ commissions.
The weekly United States Department of Agriculture climate and crop report for Kansas details a hot dry period with scattered showers in several counties. It notes early corn ready to cut in multiple districts, varying wheat and oats yields, heavy prairie haying in some areas, and general conditions ranging from fine to stressed. A separate item reports three killed by a train near Wernersville, Reading, Pa.
A chaotic market report shows mixed actions in wheat corn and livestock. Prices fall for several futures while others rise or hold, with notes of lower cash prices and active buyers amid unsettled receipts and weather conditions. Kansas City and Chicago markets listed with varying cattle beef and sheep quotes and seasonal price shifts.
Spot Cash Grocery at 108 B 6th St offers low prices on groceries with premium stamps. The list includes granulated sugar, various coffees, baking powders, cereals, soaps, sardines, salmon, oats, lye, lard, potatoes, canned goods, and baking items, emphasizing cheap daily essentials and fresh meats always on hand.
Market notes from J. C. Goines detailing a Topeka grain market session with prices and hedging talk. References to corn, oats, and wheat values, plus distant price indications and a hazing note. Includes scattered market chatter and agency terms amidst rough OCR text.
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