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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1899

Page

5

Rockefeller May Not Aid Retail Butchers Fight

Reported in New York a coalition of financiers and retailers plans to resist a price rise to two dollars per hundred pounds. Rockefeller supporters doubt securing major financier assistance while local committees push for cooperative abattoirs and wider backing from wealthy backers to sustain the butchers’ strike. A union-led drive in Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati Cleveland and St Louis seeks to unite buyers against the price surge and form coordinated action.

New York Jana Detebers’ Protective Association Wockefallerould W. C. Wilthay Ney Mney George D. Rodgers Mr. Hookefeliers Gerretars Thuie Fischefelier Towle Waaner Ers Loewer Baa Gropers Lorser Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati Cleveland St Louis

Outdoor Picnics Theme Dominates Topeka Society News

TOPEKA SOCIETY reports a lively season of outdoor picnics with Mrs A Marburg hosting a progressive party for her niece Mien Helo Gardenhire of New York. Guests enjoyed matching flowers, punch, prizes, and a crowded program despite stormy weather. Additional notes cover a Canfield Park picnic, a Pleasant Hour Club gathering at J C Neely’s lawn, and several society members visiting or returning from trips and events.

A. Marburg Mien Helo Gardenhire New York Mrs. Marburg Misa Myrtle Jetmor Misa Helen Gameshire Wilhelmina Marburg Mive Afargare Jetmore Mist Allabelie Troutman Frederick EK. Barnes Afise Barner Waa Fiteke Adelaide Sk Pee Naa Mee Dana Davis Nannie Zola Veale Mint Mise Graze FE Atwood Misa Adelaide “Skinner Misa Myrie Jermers Lucile Harris Bosale West Mamie Knox Bernard Croaby DeForrest Jetmore Willem W. Wick Frederick E. Barnes Dana Davie Frank Patterson Fred Want Frederick J. Gardenhin Lorin W. Peabody Geo. Ratna Frank Knox Harry Fugby J. C. Neely Lincoln Sirest

Community Notes features dancers at Greenwood carnivel

Mr and Mrs T B Sheard have a two week visit in Richland Mississippi Fay Quinton will visit Denver Rev HF Holland and family of Morris Guenne returned from Independence Iowa Monday evening the Potwin Delaney children held their annual carnival at Mr and Mrs James Troutman Greenwood avenue many dressed in costumes the grand march followed Emma Bolmar was chosen queen while Ada Ghent left for Santa Fe Noted are local travels and school event details.

Woman’s Home Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church Uira Korea Mary E Dragon St. Louis Fopean J. ¥ F_ McManus C. W. Snyder Topeke AveNue California Greensburg Ind Holmes Haton Kansan City Dhes Columbia Tenn Alvin Chamber Satete Colorado Hieren Quinton T. B. Sheard Farcen Rene Richland Miss Fay Quinton Denver HF. Holland Morris Guenne Tndependence Iowa Potwin James Troutman Greenwood Avenue Little Emma Bolmar Woodmen St Marys Oni ‘McBee Hackman Republican Flambeau Club Kansas Avenue Sam Rudges Topeka Kansas Medical College Athletic Park M. H. Ghent Kansas Avenue Drug Store Stumps Oly J. W. Gleed H. Nettels Boothand Eries J. & Freeman Santa Fe Hospital Hubbard J Schouls Bundy Shawnee County Fred Koester Stormont Hospital Sam Radges North Topeka Bishop Miliepaugh Episcopal Ghurch Minnesota Kansas Avenus Tia Wammer John Rhodext Richard Brown Everett Dallas Santa Fe Passenger Department Mackinac Golgpeka Marshall Lab House Quincy Street Crane & Co Dick Hodgins Harrison New City Hall Bethany College Gordon Street Garfield Park Manila Chicago Kansas City Indianapolis Ramsey Billy Bugle Corps Abel August Arthur Missey Maesey Police Aviation Pringhers Columbian Usere Collins Rev. Sheldon Thorpe Kaw River Ramser's Topeka Avenue Beautie Leavenworth

Sugar price cuts ripple through Chicago wholesale market

Readable portions show Chicago wholesalers cutting sugar prices after New York and independent refiners, including Arbuckle and others, slashed prices. A 6.15 per hundredweight rate appeared for 50 pound barrels, with further declines in wholesale cash terms. The move, led by New York and Chicago interests, pressured contracts and raised questions about who profits as prices adjust across the Midwest market.

Chicago New York Anitheen Sugar Heming Company Arbockies American Sugar Refinine Company Aiolw Warmi Ann Miko Delmar Micoiher Whobenier Lugh Delcos Chase Houses Bel Murstoeh Franklin MacVeagh & Spa Tiras Bokort Arbuckle Cnicogu West Eidesgo Pete Remathy

Praise for Otis General Miles Lauds Army in Philippines

General Miles tells Tribune correspondent that Secretary of War is businesslike and will pursue a vigorous war in the Philippines. He praises General Otis, cites health and discipline as excellent, notes inadequate forces hinder operations, and discusses rear duties and supply supports to the enemy from Manila to Hong Kong.

Miles Hoe New York Nelson A. Miles Philadelphia the Tribune Philypinies Majergebent Otis Philippines Tumbers Mabout Manila Hong Kong Prater

Commission Refused in New Tors Amid War Secretary Protest

A disrupted scene at Major General FV Grenie’s area draws volunteers, with state officials opposing the secretary of war Captain Austin. A court hearing is noted as part of the controversy while a watermelon social at Fest Christian church, 42 Holtz and 17 Monroe Street, is postponed and then held tonight.

Ceneral Austin Bat Ba Nastier York Roweshay Fest Christian Church Holtz Monroe Street

Topeka Chronicle Snapshots of City Life On Weather And Then

A jumble of Topeka notices covers rain benefits to corn, local bands and events, street scenes, open colleges, and daily town chatter. Entries mention the Woodmen band, Topeka businesses, patrols, schools, harvests, traffic, and community quirks in a period voice.

Boom for Iron Prices Rise as Demand Surpasses Supply

The Iron Age reports a surge in pig iron demand with large deliveries for 1900 and rising prices. Eastern consumers cover about 20,000 tons, Southern furnaces push up to July 1900, and lake iron firms cut allocations. Prices for basic pig iron rise, with scarce Hessemer pig and high steel billet quotes in Pittsboro. Shipments and duties questions cloud foreign sales, while rails and structural material backlogs loom. Large buyers offer premiums for prompt delivery as 24,000 tons of wire rods to Germany are negotiated.

New York Weekly Review Pittsboro Pennsylvania Central West Lake Minim Pittsburg West Germany

China Japan Alliance In Formation Amid Russian Protest

Telegraph advices from Victoria BC dated Aug 1 report China and Japan moving toward a formal alliance as a secret mission to Japan seeks to secure Japanese backing for a coordinated offensive and defensive pact. Russia warns the venture would affront its interests while other war events and a fire at a village are noted in dispatches.

Russia Victoria Mall Advices Room Orient Wrudehi Kinehia Mara China Japan Amahiu Mara Jagan Dowsent Ching Mikado Crlna Wei Hai Wei Kaing Yu Wei Manghal M. de Glers Hae Groupe Aeelunig Sages Roberts Shanighal Tee Csee TeMmoy

Local notices and events from North Topeka area

Column notes list visits and meetings including Kansas Baptist Association in Silver Lake, plus social items from 1008 Kansas Avenue and related entertainment postponed due to a storm. Mentions absent, a funeral at Rock Creek, and local travel to Plattsburg for a gathering with ice cream social hosted by A O T W Lodge No. 29.

Kimball Kansas Avenue Jexale Myers Walt Silver Tng W. B. Hutchinses J. A. Lakenstant Silver Lake Svsulen Kansas Baptisl Association John Sonkug People’s Bath William van Mews Nome Pister Himore Mary Daub Harve Eeghilchaksr Piattsvarg A. O. TW Bonet

The Remington Aids Dreyfus Case Reconsidered

A garbled historic note discusses Dreyfus accusations and calls for justice. It references trials in Rennes, the press framing, and questions the court's conduct amid a troubled portrayal of persecution and public opinion. The fragment hints at evolving views and demands for fair treatment.

Remington Dreyfus Pelaos

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