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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1898
Page
8
A brief ledger style note compares the Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company with figures compiled from sworn statements. The comparison highlights discrepancies and alignments in reported assets and reserves, outlining potential accounting variances and financial position implications.
Local notes cover a wide mix of people, places, and events. Mentions include the Copeland hotel, state printing house, rail travel, Christmas affairs, insurance inquiries, a Baker University student reception, and a Pittsburg store purchase. Names such as Thompson, Mosher, Crastiy, and Crane appear amid scattered community updates and social reminders.
Translated proclamation from Havana states the United States and Spain agree on the final evacuation of Cuba and handover of public property. It outlines orderly troop withdrawal, protections for Spanish forces remaining, territorial immunity, and duties of authorities, with ceremonies at 32 o clock on January 1 1899 and subsequent steps to deliver control to U.S. forces.
William G. Hoffer, late Democratic congressional candidate, denounces Colby activist James Fike as overstepping party agreement. He insists active campaign workers should not seek official posts and urges Democrats in the Sixth District to uphold party principles over rail position pursuits.
A letter from ANE G. Hoffer urges Democratic officials and members to protest the appointment of Mr. Pike to the board of railway commissioners. The writer argues neither candidate nor party interest should be sacrificed for office and calls Democrats to organize protests and inform county members promptly.
Kansas City dispatch reports joint lve stock event organizer Frank P. Moran says the Pecos Valley Road will reach Roswell by January 10. 15 miles are in operation with 291 miles more, totaling 781 miles from Kansas City by rail. The line via Amarillo will bring Pecos Valley 480 miles nearer to Kansas City than any other route, while Pecos Valley and Northeast line handles vast sheep and cattle shipments en route to market.
An 1898 testimonial touts Regan Rheumatism Remedy as a rapid cure for rheumatism and neuralgia, claiming instant relief after the first dose and full recovery after one to several days. Sold by Swift & Holliday and several local druggists for $1 per bottle with a priestly endorsement from Saint Francis sisters.
Passengers aboard the steamer China from the Orient include Grand Duke Cyril of Rasdu and several officials and officers headed to Washington or St Petersburg. Others aboard are Captain Biddle of the Olympia Marines and Prof. Bell. Illness may delay arrival of Lord Beresford and Sanford B. Dole. Holiday sale offers ten to thirty three percent discounts on watches jewelry and pictures.
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