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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1899
Page
6
Readable items include sugar, apricots, syrup, corned grain, seeds, pancake mix, flour, and assorted brands. Many words are garbled. assets list specific product names like Aunt Jemima flour, California items, and per unit prices appear but are inconsistent. The fragment resembles a shopping list or ad with multiple line items and quantities.
An audit of Knights and Ladies of Security in Wichita shows Patterson duo pocketed 253.45 for an exam of the books. arrest alleged as Staines chairs the inquiry. Patterson and wife are charged with extra fees and misuse of funds amid a broader scrutiny of officials. Funeral notices for local families included in the same column.
The story recounts Mr Mergan’s Topeka family search for a relative in New York City. Aiding his effort, he learned of a brother and his family, including a wife and three children, while in the city. He contacted Topeka officials, seeking privileges and examining links to the Richa River yard.
The Grad Art y of the Republic chose Chicago as the site for the next reunion. The gathering will occur during the second week of August in Chicago, marking a return for attendees from prior events.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway company directors announce a dividend on the preferred stock at 1 percent, marking an advance over last year. The payment shows a rise of one quarter percent in the annual rate, underscoring a stronger financial position.
A confusing, OCR fragment reports an early morning tremor in Dakota near Mitine and quotes several names and events. It mentions a divorce suit in North Carolina, a $1000 fine for a tunnel pass, and railway manpower shifts involving ships from Seattle and the Mare Island yard, with workers awaiting orders and potential January work. The passage blends multiple topics with unclear connections.
In Frankfort today contested election cases focus on whether the board may review returns behind certified counts for governor and lieutenant governor. Democrats seek a ruling to set a precedent. Republicans urge adherence to initial tallies. The commission convened at 10 a.m. in the Site Senate Chamber to hear arguments from counsel.
Witnesses describe a shooting scene with multiple Jackson family members present in court. The trial features witnesses and relatives including Mrs. Jackson widow, her mother, and other kin. The crowd and officials fill the room as proceedings continue into the afternoon.
Opening of today’s senate session saw the annual reports from the secretary of the treasury the attorney general and the comptroller of the currency presented. A concurrent Michigan resolution was introduced by Mr. McMillan as foreign relations probes cited sympathy for the Finnish people amid constitutional concerns.
Reports from Manila describe intensified assaults with about 900 engaged and the garrison repelling attackers after fierce street fighting. U.S. forces claim captures of prisoners and despatches reinforcements from Vigan as General Young’s troops move to support.
A Kansas political dispatch notes fusion forces rally behind Webb McNall for governor while Breidenthal contemplates staying in his current role. The report cites Topeka figures Harvey and Breidenthal’s allies weighing risks of a McKinley defeat and Western populists seeking a national role. Also mentions Paderewski and Mme Paderewska arriving aboard the Ceranin from Liverpool.
Dramatic minstrels present a opening musical novelty at the Grand Opera House Thursday night. A parade sets the mood with drums and a brisk curtain roll, and the performance features a bold company of singers in stylish presentation.
An advertisement urges shoppers to explore dining room chairs and cloth options at modest prices. It touts a new all wool dining room carpet at 5Be and cautions against buying furniture or carpets without viewing the line and pricing.
The Irish farce comedy McCarthy’s Mishepe stars Barney Ferguson in the principal role at Crawford Theater tonight with several specialties planned. The Jefferson Comedy company engagement opens Saturday with Themis, Joseph, and William Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle, led by Thomas Jefferson. a busy program and ship news fill the page alongside stock market notes and livestock figures.
Wheat and corn futures show volatile sessions as buyers absorb mixed signals from overseas markets. May contracts pull back while corn strengthens. provisions trade steadies with modest gains, and U S money market remains cautious amid shifting interest rates.
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