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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1899

Page

4

Treated fragments and grand claims in a garbled notice

A jumble of commentary on Automobilxe and business trusts cites the Dreyfus case and a delayed resignation by Tom Reed. It mentions rising paper prices, unchanged stamp costs, and dubious forecasts of capital combinations. Paris Universal Exhibition highlights a large telescope, with jokes about French generals and the army.

Paris Wilkie Bay Wis Lick Mt. Hamilton Cal Nutrero News

Thirty Years of Failure at Tammany Hall

A Brooklyn contemporary notes over thirty years of Tammany's failures to secure a presidential nomination. It recalls 1868 to 1888 cycles with Sanford Church Horatio Seaver Tilden Hancock Hendricks Cleveland and others while criticizing Tammany's influence and shifting support at national conventions. It laments the party's persistent opposition to a consistent presidential candidate and hints at future figures like Bourke Cochran or William Whitney as potential shapers.

Brooklyn Tammany David Bryatt Chicago Bourke Cochran Wiliam Whitney Cone Ser Tin

Sugar price cuts spark industry turmoil in New York

The Buffalo Express reports that American Sugar Refining and Independent refineries cut prices on Marlay by a quarter of a cent per pound, while the trust bears the larger share of losses. Orders outstanding total about 150 million barrels, with trust ownership around 1.5 million barrels. Refineries face higher fees as competition drives expenses. grocers report renewed discounts and changing delivery terms amid disputes over future pricing and delivery of undelivered orders.

Buffalo Express American Sugar Refining Company Marlay Attuckles Dorcher Howell Fefutetien Unem Daseher Renaing Trunt

Sugar Trust Faces Competition Dangers in Fuel Market

The article argues the sugar trust is reducing output to avert demonetization effects and protect trade. It notes fuel competition remains limited and warns against expecting stable conditions, suggesting no current monopoly but a large single-corp investment.

Kid Trust Liovich Sugar Trust

Glorious Globe Light Bits From Atchison

A fragment from the Atchison Globe recalls quirky local vignettes about propriety, pie making, taxi etiquette, and curious anecdotes. It ponders manners, money, and surgery ethics with a mix of humorous observations and small-town detail.

Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press

The article lampoons married women and dating in a sardonic tone. It critiques women's dependence and curiosity while joking about male folly and social expectations. The piece uses sharp humor to reflect on gender roles and courtship foolishness.

JAYHAWKEER JoTs and Kansas Town Notes Crazed by News

Scrambled Kansan notes mix local parodies and editor changes with brief blurbs. Mentions Leavenworth suburb Buttermilk, Lar Tempe arrest, Atchison Globe lampoons, Wichita water, circus posters, editor swap at Atchison Champion, Mrs Bishop leaving Salina for wartime duty, and an army worm in Brown County.

Kan Buttermilk Hi Saltanasee Coal Trust Kansas Stanley Lar Tempe Apa Newton Kansan Michigan Atchison Fanston Charney Finch Atchison Globe Wichita Eagle Wichita Saling Street Atollaon Champion John J. Reynolds James Q Mra Bishop Salina Wintune Tate Tiwentienk Kansas F Volunteer Infantry Maita Katsan Brown County Seanegie Ewing Herbert Lawrence Journal Bere Rello

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Health and Place Identity

Benefit focused ad copy asserts that pure blood supports good health and stable life. Claimed by the product Hood's Sar­saparilla, it links vitality to keeping one’s place in society. Emphasizes health as key to enjoying life and maintaining social standing.

Hood

Morning lawn work sparks neighborhood capers in town

A west side house scene unfolds as a woman mows her yard with a hand mower earning a dime from local boys. They form a crackpot cutthroat scheme and a scene of curious neighbors and antics, including a startled husband and a climbing commotion over a red necktie mystery. A Topeka anecdote closes with a lawyer's morning shoe bitten by a spider, easing pain with ammonia.

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Populists Plan Kentucky Campaign Kickoff on Labor Day

Frankfort Ky August 2 The Kentucky Populists will open their campaign on Labor Day September 4 with governor candidate J G Hair speaking at Harrodsburg Mercer county and other speakers in counties meeting that day. Ex Senator Peffer Kansas Mayor Jones Toledo and Crolone Davia Texas had accepted invitations to speak but Peffer denied knowledge of the event calling it untrue.

Kentucky Frankfort J. G. Hair Harrodsburg Mercer County Peffer Kansas Jones Toledo Crolone” Davia Texas Popollat Senator Peffer

New Pastor Takes Charge at Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Rev H F Smilth from Gallatin Missouri accepts pastorate at Cumberland Presbyterian Church corner County and Polk streets after four years without a pastor. He will begin with an initiatory sermon Sunday morning inviting all Cumberland Presbyterians in the city to attend. Residence listed as 611 Taylor Street. August Garfield park event with 10 cent admission noted.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church H. F. Smilth Gallatin Countoon Polk Street Smith Miaguri Snith Taylor Street Ney

Low Gas Rates Hope With Faulkner Plant Plan

Chicago man W J Faulkner seeks franchise to build a gas and electric plant in Topeka to cut rates. He argues public support and cautions council to demand capital and allow amendments to prevent faults while stressing no other US gas maker would bid at proposed prices. City should aid if plant lowers rates and benefits public utility service.

W. J. Faulkner Chicago Topeka Tne Couneil United States Dobi Faulkner

Fusion in Sight at Populist County Convention

The Populist county convention met at Weber's hall in session to discuss a coalition with Democrats for sheriff nominations. A conference committee was appointed. fusion supporters urged uniting to back Bryan and Bryan in 1900. J M Hart led as chair with BC Fowler as secretary. Kepley signaled willingness to run only if both conventions united.

Weber's Hall B. Kepley RM. Spivey

Mirage In Topeka Shows Skyward Landscape Illusion

A mirage effect was seen north of Topeka along Renais auvente, giving the landscape a rising, mountainlike appearance for about 10 miles. The phenomenon was attributed to atmospheric conditions.

Topeka Renais Auvente

Local Board Meeting and Farm Picnic Address Planned

Trustees of the GA Re sill plan a meeting in Lincoln post Bail Captain Jo Waters and TF Doran will deliver an address at 4 pm at a farmers' picnic in Berryton. Dr. D Rogers and his niece Genev Giles return from a three month tour in Colorado Idaho and Wrominson. Roger collected funeral specimens while Ammons and others gathered at a miner's "the test stone" crowd. Eb Larkin arrives in Topeka from unknown origin.

Board of Trustees GA. Re Sill Conighe Lincoln Jo. Waters TF. Doran Berryton Dr. D. Rogers Genev Giles Colorado Idaho

Holton Recovers 1-Year-Old Girl From Home Incident

Holton found Georgia Brown, a one year old, at a residence and returned her to her guardians after a report of a missing child. No injuries or further details provided. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

An Atchison Worn Whit Euchtem Alchisun Hee Holton Georgia Brown Beck

Boy Arrested After Soap and Water Cleansing

Frank Arnell, 11, was arrested early today by Gifber Bimpset as a runaway. He was taken to the police station after alleging abuse by his brother in Boston and said he was trying to reach his mother in Cheyenne. Officer Bundy gave him soup, then sent him to work as the jailer Mapkind commented on his red hair and smoking habits.

Sana Mra Butt Rae Mae Bud Crane Mia Indic Tepika Gia jAwhat Frank Arnell Gifber Bimpset Policie Borton Cheyenne Bundy Hin Aire Mapkind

Rain and Wind Hit Topeka and Statewide Areas

An electrical storm and accompanying wind affected Topeka and other parts of the state. No damage reports were received. Rain fell in central and southern regions with lighter showers in the east. Temperatures ranged around the mid 70s. Ice conditions and other details remain unclear.

Topeka Midie Banthern Furt Rikht

Troop Movements Ordered to Coast from Forts

Washington Aug 26 Orders issued moving the Thirtieth Volunteers under Colonel Gare diner from Fort Sheridan to San Francisco on September 1 and the Thirty Second Infantry under Colonel Tralg from Fort Leavenworth to San Francisco on September 20. The Thirty‑first from Fort Thomas Ky and Thirty‑fourth from Port Lacan Col to depart later. Twenty‑eighth from Camp Meade on the 29th and Twenty‑sixth from Plattsburgh on September 6.

Washington Aus Garediner Fort Sheridan San Francisco Thirty Second Infantry Tralg Fort Leavenworth Fort ‘Thomas Port Lacan Camp Meade Ute Plattabure Septimber

Funeral gathering for Steer Lucy J in Monroe Street hall

Members of Capital Council No. 2 K and L of 5 are summoned to attend the funeral of Steer Lucy J at Monroe Street hall tomorrow morning at 9 o clock. Members of sister councils invited. MES BELLE FOSTER President.

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