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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1896
Page
7
The Topeka State Journal announces free situations wanted notices printed on select days with word limits and deadlines. Advertisers may submit brief notices by 19 o'clock Saturday or 10 o'clock Wednesday for the following issues, aiming to reach job seekers and readers.
North Topeka items list town people in and out of town visiting, arriving, or returning to work. Mentions Rev Barrett preaching at the Baptist church and other services, local visits by Bainbridge, Hodge, Ven Oredal, and Wm Green & Sons staff, plus small accidents and civic notes. Also reports New York Republican assembly results, a patent filing by Parsons Loan and Trust, and Oremus Sackett’s death.
A fierce storm hit the Chamberlain area on August 22 causing widespread destruction across the northern region. Dickinson and a family sought shelter in a cellar and survived, while Cliff Somery’s crates and John Van Patten’s barn were destroyed. Rivers rushed through ravines, crops and vegetables were swept away, and many tepees were blown away or displaced.
Joplin Mo Aug 22 The consolidation of all electric railways in Jasper county Mo and Cherokee county Kan took effect today as South Missouri Electric Railway Co bought the Joplin and Carena Electric Railway. The merged systems cover about 22 miles and serve Carthage Carterville Webb City Joplin and Galena.
A cold wave swept Sterling after two days of extreme heat with temperatures near 302 and 106. Strong thunder and lightning accompanied a gale, delivering about three quarters of an inch of rainfall. No serious damage reported. Independence also noted the hottest weather of the season with readings around 104 and a rain deficit in the region.
In London on August 2 an intimate Astor friend said reports of William Waldorf Astor wanting to marry Princess Victoria of Wales are unfounded. Astor has been traveling in the Continent since Henley and will not return to England until late September when he will go to Cliveden.
In Chicago on August 2 with many buildings under way, strikers demand 25 cents an hour. Contractors unable or unwilling to meet the pay rise face trouble. Nearly a thousand men are out across the city.
The New York Produce Exchange filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission after efforts to end railroad discrimination against New York in fares for Philadelphia Baltimore Newport and other cities. It vows sustained warfare against railroads to secure relief, even if it lasts years and reaches the courts.
London reports that the University of Pennsylvania expedition to Babylonia has unearthed tablets with cuneiform writing that extend the known history of Babylon by 2,230 years. The discovery confirms an advanced civilization capable of writing. Also noted: Madrid reports provisional contract approval to purchase the cruiser Bon Martino. Pretoria notes President Kruger opposes alien expulsion. Cairo mentions plan for a quick English advance on Dongola.
Today’s Harkey report from the Associated Press notes a firm Chicago open with September wheat rising to around 96 1/2 cents as Argentines shipments and better cables push buyers to cover. Corn steady, oats weak, and rye stock prices ease while provisions fall on lighter demand.
Market notes show cattle receipts around 1,000 with shipments 3,200 and hogs steady, while sheep were weak. Wheat and corn quotes edge higher in hard red and spring categories, with oats and hay steady. International context cited Reichstag action on grain time contracts and export movement in Chicago and New York reports.
Today's range of prices on New York Stocks and Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange data shows open high low and close figures for Friday. The report lists multiple stocks with varying percentages and volumes across lines, including figures such as 105 104 105 and 388k 58% 59% in the encoded snippet.
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