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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1899
Page
6
Train No 6 August 31 and all trains September 1 2 and 3 on sale with return by September 12 extended to September 30 stopovers at Niagara Falls Washington Baltimore or Philadelphia agent T S King Depot records two way fare is 32 dollars 55 cents
Governor Stanley presses the insurance examiners to turn over $440 collected from examining Kansas Mutual Life Insurance. Superintendent Church defers to Attorney General Godard for legal guidance as State Auditor Cole moves to enforce fee payment. The dispute pits the governor against Church with the attorney general’s ruling awaited amid political tension. News also notes Isaac G. Reid seeking a pardon for alleged consumption and imprisonment in 1902.
Dick Blue attacked Governor Stanley during a Cherryvale rally, calling him the stay at home governor and questioning his Civil War record. The outburst followed Blue’s nomination feud for congressman at large and sparked anger among Stanley supporters at the state house.
Spector examined the penitentary coal mines at Un Time and found dangerous conditions. The shaft repairs cost 7500 dollars, to be funded by the executive council with a plan to secure a loan and refer payment to the next legislature session. Delays are halted as repairs begin immediately with Warden J. Tomineon consulting the council for execution.
Secretary of War asked Governor Stanley to name colored officers for the new regiment in the Philippine campaign. The list from Twenty-third Kansas includes Sherman A. Harvey captain Lawrence, William M. Hawkins captain Atehi, Frederick M. Stone second lieutenant Topeka, Jens N. White first lieutenant Girard, Samuel W. Jones captain Wichita, George E. Payne second lieutenant Junction City, Richard E. Bullett first sergeant Kansas City Kan, John B. Harkiess second lieutenant.
A Marshall’s Band concert is scheduled for tonight at Garfield Park. Local grocers Yonight Garfield Park and the trading vacaltnt of the ote are mentioned in a fragmentary note, with a stray quote about speculation and crookedness.
Testimony before the court focused on artillery details including the pneumatic brake for the 420 short gun. Gen de Loye and others described knowledge limits, with references to German shells, the Robin shell, and prior provisional instructions. The session adjourned at 1:15.
The Santa Fe Route offers round trip tickets to Philadelphia for 20.55 with Sept 12 departure limit and Sept 30 return limit. Extensions and topovers via different routes possible for small extra charges. Special train from Kansas to Philadelphia teased. inquiries to J L King Topeka Kan and local agents listed.
Editorials condemn imperialism and Anglo American alliances while advocating decisive anti imperialist policy. The Democratic platform reaffirms silver and gold coinage, independence for Cuba and the Philippines, strict trust enforcement, navy expansion, direct presidential and Senate elections, and opposition to corporate entanglements and lynching, led by Bryan.
Chicago market report notes frost risk in the northwest delays, with September trading higher early and sliding later. Wheat and corn futures show weakness in the northwest while December and other contracts move amid frost fears. Oats and rye little changed with steady cash prices and minor shifts in nearby futures.
Market reports show hogs and cattle receipts with prices ranging around heavy hogs at 4.00 to 4.40 per cwt, steers near 325, dairy and feeder weights noted, cattle receipts about 14 000 to 20 000, lambs and hay prices listed, market described as dull with steady or improved tone on some sections, and regional reference to Topeka markets.
Market notes from New York and Chicago show mixed signals across money and grain sectors. Wheat futures edged higher while corn and oats fluctuated. outside markets in London and Liverpool influenced sentiment, with reports of demand and short interest shaping transactions.
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