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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1899

Page

2

PAY EMPLOYES OFTENER ADJUSTMENT IN STATE DEAL

A large steel company and the State reached an agreement affecting over 38 plants across Indiana. Weekly wage payments and adjustments were discussed, with representatives from Terre Haute Muscle Marion New Albany and other locations involved in the settlement. The accord aimed to standardize weekly payments and address wage differences among workers. The company pledged to provide timely compensation across sites.

Stes Infiatapus Tod Hepebiic Iron & Steel Company Ebbbax Terre Haute Atbane

Edison Buys a Farm in Poulipsturs Minnesota

A company linked to Thomas A. Edison has taken options on adjoining farm lands near Stewartite. Prospecting has continued for months with the group, including a local agent, exploring mineral and ore potential. The Benn ett Book State at Kansas Avenue is involved in facilitating services related to the deal.

Poulipsturs Cmpilatiots Oharity Thomas A. Eilison Stewarterite Gollay Evans Daveeis Bind State Kansas Avenue

Spot Cash GROCERY Special Low Prices for Tomorrow

Spot Cash Grocery promotes two for one style specials with double premium stamps on most items except sugar and coffee. It lists prices for sugar tea ham coffee beans crackers soap and canned goods and urges customers to place orders for tomorrow with numerous discount items and staple groceries.

Roberts for Publicity In Utah Inquiry

Washington December 5 a congressional committee opened proceedings into the status of Mr Heberts of Utah amid a prolonged public inquiry. The committee adjourned after private sessions and recessed until 2 pm to review the charges and potential answers, with discussion focusing on the manner of handling the matter and its public interest.

Washington Wileh Roberts Utah Bela Heberts Hoberts

Rumor of Benjamin Andreys as Nebraska State University head

Fragmented: Olde Bao public schools superintendent Benjamin Andreys denies engagement with a move to head Nebraska State University. He says no one has consulted him and he has heard no official nomination or talk of the post, noting it would be improper to discuss matter further.

Phickzo Benjamin Andreys Oldebao Shane Cellar Nebraska State University

Boom for DLXIE in Birmingham steel plant plans

Reported plans describe a new Uticrninzanit near a fat steel plant run by the iirminebars rolling mil. The village announces a large scale venture with a million dollar steel plant at Thomas. The Republic company prepares to enter major sideral projects with Sylvana capitalists.

Birmingham Ain Irie & Stedl Sruth Iirminebars Rolling Mil Enpady Rentintie Cher Thomas Grier Bepotliq Company Alabame Steel & Ship Enehay Republic Company Conteniind Ts Ohta Titingis Pens Sylvana Capitaliars

Pacific and Northwestern in Merger Talks Report

The report says conferences between Union Pacific and Chicago and North Western have occurred in the past week to discuss absorption or control changes. Executives from both lines deny any immediate action and argue their presence has no significance beyond talks.

Union Pacific Northwestern Road New York Dee In Pacific Chicago North Ted Jemer Huehis Murt

Out of Politics Dayton O Der S A Recemution

A partial and garbled report discusses a federation of labor and a socialist move, noting a resolution opposed to political involvement. The vote was blocked and referred to another body, with unclear details and several transcription errors.

Dayton O. der S

Family Troubles Spark Fatal Shooting Near El Reno

John Curtis shot and killed W. B. Thompson about seven miles west of El Reno. Curtis surrendered afterward. W. B. Thompson died, while Heure Smith was wounded but is expected to recover. The case follows a family dispute. no motive given. Nearby towns and names mentioned include Wichita, New York, and Detroit related church and corporate notes.

John Curtis W. B. Thompson E Reno Wichita Deck Aspertal el Reno Bregade Funils Jorn Heure Smith Curtis Smith New York John Roli Detroit Wee Metortal Presbyterian Church Nejaut

Car shop dispute at Santa Fe hinges on officials decision

Grievance between car builders and Santa Fe railroad moves to company officials for settlement. Workers in the car sheds express willingness to accept a new schedule and potential shift to piecework if living wages are maintained. A committee will meet officials to resolve irregularities, with unions and local clubs mobilizing support and a community program featuring musical entertainment and social events accompanying the talks.

Santa Fe Railroad Santa Fe Othiehii Willelals Tesbetjes Shepman Dies UW Bauss Onre Uiem

Social and Personal at Tocumber Federation on Mormonism

The Tocumber City Federation met Thursday afternoon at Libros Post Mutt to discuss Mormons and Mormonism. Mrs. T. F. Gurveer led, with support from Mrs. Tilforson and Mor. H. W. Robet. A reading of “A True Mormon Story” by Mrs. Dell Berner preceded the debate, aiming to influence national councils and strengthen petitions with evidence and public sympathy.

City Federation Libros T. F. Gurveer T. ©. Tilforson Mor. H.W. Robet Monte Mtr Roby Congress Topeka Salt Lake Woberts Brisham Roberts United States Sittin Sire J. K. Hudson Dell Berner Hudson Winypelt Lippinesti

Francis Wilson Here topeka theater visit teased in noise

Topeka readers are promised Francis Wilson the comic opera star and his company presenting Cyr alia de Bergerac at the Crantors theater on February 1. The item notes past Topeka absence and hints at strong comic potential. It lists other Crawford theater bookings for January and February including My Friend from India and A Stranger in New York with a broader update on theatre plans.

Topeka Bes Frank Daniels Bueller Daniels To- Derken Crawford Theater Hoyt New York White Horey Tavern Taneka Morrisur Faust Crustiond Christesas Telfowanges Sweeney's Minstrels India Hocus Seth Haskins Della Pringle Japiters Tae Widinw Brown Januiary White Horse Tavern Zuza Superior Vauderille Company Sol Smith Russel John Grigsby Sen Tere Lust Beusen

Smallpox Case Reported and Other Local News

Roy Hammond of Hancock Street was diagnosed with smallpox by Dr. J B Lewis after an attack and worsening condition. The report notes a mild form prevailing in the city and lists other local crime and wage news, including Samuel Johnson's death sentence for criminal assault and Annie Kerfoot's case, plus a Georgia wage increase for Augusta mill operatives by 19 percent affecting about 4,000 workers.

Paotwint Clyde Miller Topeecka A. H. Vance Lewis Weir Andiangpolis LL McCreliin St. Marys A. B. Morison Chicago James Morison Clay Street Garvey Kansas City John Heberar M.S. Hoover Lawrence A. Hergen St. Luis Grace Cathedral Guild Roy Hammond Hancock Street Topeka J. B. Lewis Lewis Hagerstawn Samuel Johnson Johnson Jolly Fast U Post Annie Kerfoot Hagerstawie Nesto

Local notices list dances, deaths, and corny garden notes

Local items include Fay Shreve dancing Academy invite at Harmony ball Saturday afternoon. Sherman home sick with dysentery remains dangerously ill. Merwin Taylor tiedrok konot. Mr and Mrs S Moory died. funeral at MA Scott residence West Tenth Avenue Saturday morning. RF facets near Highland Park touts corn sample Gold Mine claiming high yield, 24 pounds per 25 ears. Sewer work advances between Quincy Street and the avenue. Kistler Street blocked from Monroe to arenaing, future lateral extension north of Quincy. TRANQUILL soap ad closes brief note.

Fay Shreve Harmony Ball Sherborn Twentieth Kansas Western Avenue Merwin Taylor Moory MA. Scott West Tenth Avenue Orork Highland Park Tootka Quincy Street Avenue Kistler Street Monroe Street Arenaing

Community Notes and Social Flys On North Topeka

North Topeka column items list local notices and social updates. Mrs Courtness hosts a special sale, Mrs Heney and family plan Sunday guests, and Christmas gift buying encourages early shopping. Local moves, church ladies events, and gatherings at the Good Shepherd parish are described along with various residents' plans.

Kimball Printing Company Kansas Avenge Courtness End Mire Heyden Weir Kansas Cliff Christeas Ostley & Post Laura Moreat Emperta Steve Heney Wiemperer Siunday Mire V Parkturi Ims Central Avenue Topeka Avenue Beer Beventh Street Grorge Werk Ter Ohl Rirot Hisen Christian Guill Church of the Good Shepherd Ragen B. D. Small Hutchineon Ibtiesa Robert

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