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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1899

Page

6

Extraordinary Speculation Fails to Shake Trade Basis

The New York market report notes continued robust buying and rising prices in wheat and cotton amid strong export activity. Heavy exports outweigh imports, with the cotton market buoyed by foreign demand and smaller domestic crops. Prices for various textiles and related goods show mixed strength, while consolidation talks and capacity constraints affect several industries.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Tig Ebset New Som Sieldine Atlantic Penn Pirleos Toreiellers Wny Sin Somrone Ohio Pitts Vare Anme Philadelphia Chlcago Nova Scotia Jp Boops Vere Handard Oil Company United States Canada

German Salve Widely Trusted in Country Town

Boggs' German Salve is praised as a cure for piles cuts burns bruises and skin diseases in a country town where neighbors share its benefits. The same healing qualities and color-safe laundry service are advertised by Peerless Steam Laundry offering shirt washing and color protection at the Oxford Hotel end restaurant managed by Frank Long.

Boggs Peerless Frank Long Oxfors End

Topeka News Mixed With Snow and City Plans

The report describes Topeka residents amid wintry streets as General Passenger Agent W. J. Hinck travels to Denver for a Western Passenger association meeting. Citizens debate underground telephone systems, bicycle enthusiasm, and street safety while officials discuss city governance and local affairs.

Jintin Eerts Anne Raciun Strause Ona Topeka Amlay Mac Itavor Bradford Miller Topeka Somme Asia Peanla Br New Jersey Ole Tipad W. J. Hinck Santa Fe Deiver Western Passenger Association Teckine

Sunday Church Services Read Across City

A compiled list shows church services across the city including Westminster Presbyterian, North Congregational, Philips sisters duet, First Christian Church and First Methodist Episcopal Church. It notes preaching times, Sunday schools, youth meetings, and evening lectures by pastors and visiting speakers with multiple locations and denominations.

Asked Brethren Church Church of Cotter Twelfth Quincy Streets W. m la Brooke John Bright Westminster Presbyterian Church Merning and Suerte de Palmec North Congregational Church Laurent and Jackson Streets Has Clune Peoples Soto Philips Sisters Merrettairs Church of the Good Spirit Kannas KE Chesney Ele Husband English Lutheran Church A. BH. Wagner Sta. Mo Pregerick W.ilies Tas Iim Mre Yurkin Hewatie Church of Christ Cery Oelotk Tanavian Society Unity Church Topeka Avenue Ofelia Cane D. D Lawrence Kan G. Ennkepee Baptist Church North Popeea Waren Quines Su Mere Ices Terian Church Ee de de First Christian Church BE Marian First Methodist Episcopal Chirch I. Thorpe O Dy W. 16. Jenkins HS. Grant H. Sorenon Papa Air United Gowpel Wess A. Ti Faway Hirst Unied Dulret Coret Rt Topeka Gyendes McKirshan Wauias Marin Madison Patroluen Services Mission Zkorih Aa Pilar Hm Sip Roatan Peace Sane

Prince Alfred of Saxe Coburg Gotha Death Shrouded in Scandal

London reports a dark tragedy behind the death of Prince Alfred, son of the Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha. Once brilliant in Hussar uniform, he fell into gambling and dissipation, faced dismissal from the guards, and died in delirium away from relatives. The succession question looms for Queen Victoria’s family as Duke of Connaught weighs leaving Britain.

Associated Press London Prince Alfred Saxe-Cobure and Gotha Queen Victoria England Herlin William Guards Biro Cobure Alfonso XI of Souin Kopelore Coburg Samitarium Austrian Tyrol Saxe-Cobure Gothe Duke of Connaught Prussia Duke of Devonshire Duchess of Marlborough Joseph Chamberlain Picen

Scott's Emulsion Aids Infant Health Through Mothers Milk

Advertises Scott's Emulsion as cod liver oil digested with hypophosphites to improve infant nutrition via the mother's milk. Claims richer blood stronger nerves and flesh and bones for both mother and child. Mentions price one dollar and druggists in New York.

Gee Eqopt & Bowne

Movement to erect a tablet for Lieutenant Alford at KU

Lawrence Kansas February 11 Eugene Ware urges a commemorative tablet in University Hall with Alford’s portrait and a brief statement. The plan calls for public subscriptions, urging citizens to donate while the university regrets Lieutenant Alford’s death in battle. The university chancellor expresses sympathy and pride in Alford’s service and character.

Eugene Ware Lawrence, Kun Lawrence Jnurns University Hall Alford Yas Lawrence Rae Aittes Borin Yast Aiton Rollowine Jeter University of Kansas Mra Salford Lawrence Kan University Council Caiogeas Alan Pater Leutenant Sifind Freilty Entintes Bia EL Snow

Open Boat Expedition from San Francisco to Manila

Captain Adolph Freitsch and Captain Prietsch plan a voyage in an open sailboat from San Francisco to Manila across the Pacific. Freitsch previously crossed the Atlantic in 62 days aboard the 40 foot Nina. The voyage aims for Honolulu after two days, then to Mantis, covering the ocean in about 42 days with a four foot waterline boat and heavy ballast.

Chicago San Francisco Manila Adolph Joh Prietsch Waa ChicaKo Pacific Atlantic Sandy Mook Teereghe Nina Freitech Honolulu Monolulu Mantis Pacific Ocean

Treaty Signed As Ceremony Marks Historic Event

The treaty was signed with the president and secretary of state at a round table in a library setting. The ceremony lasted several minutes and featured a crimson velvet seam detail. Secretary Hay transported the document to the State Department for transmission as guests at the White House looked on.

Henry White United States Lord Rosabery Cecil Gordon Memorial College Khartoum Duchess of Maursborough Lady Randolph Churchill Syesnington Chile Igning Hay Gemuerniseion Stade M McKinretary Nay

Lincoln Birthday Celebration Planned at First Presbyterian

Lincoln post G R outlines arrangements for Abraham Lincoln birthday on Sunday at 2 o clock at the First Presbyterian Church in Renworth. Governor will deliver an address with associates and members of the GAR and legislature invited along with families and the general public.

Lincoln Post Abraham Lincoln Welock Renworth G. A. KR Initend

Kaiaulani Pension Threatens Loss and New Demand

Honolulu dispatch reports Princess Kaiaulani faces loss of pension under new laws. You are told a cash grant of $2.00 is being issued by the Republic of Hawaii, with potential changes affecting her civil support. The America Maru conveyed details from Honolulu via the Assouland Press correspondent.

San Francisco Honolulu Nelson Congress Kuinalent Republic of

Foreman in Delirium Tremens Burns Grandsons at Fort Bragg

Fort Bragg Cal February 11 John Royle a section foreman during a bout of delirium tremens attacked his cottage Moor near town setting fire to his grandsons aged five and two as their mother resided with him. Police report a tragic accident followed by investigation into the man’s condition and actions.

Fort Bragg Cal John Royle

Railroad News Argues Alton Sale After Earnings Drop

Chicago report on the Chicago and Alton earnings for 1891 shows gross earnings down four hundred thousand dollars and mineral revenue down one hundred three thousand dollars. Poor crops and weak business blamed while the syndicate’s offer to buy the road gains traction among minority stockholders. Officers dispute circulating reports about a sale and emphasize the decrease is not due to those rumors.

Chicago Alton Road Chicago & Alton

General Passenger Agents Meet In Denver Rail Talk Ends

A gathering of general passenger agents from Chicago to Ogden met in Denver to discuss forming a new transmissouri passenger bureau. The session adjourned with no action and a Chicago meeting planned within ten days. Hutchinson to get a new Arkansas river bridge and depot with plans backed by the Hutchinson & Southern. Several crew changes and incidents noted including engine troubles and a fatal death sparking safety concerns.

Denver Chicago Ogden Utah John Sebastian Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific W. J. Black Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe A. E. Smith Eugsieron E. L. Louux Union Pacific D. E Burley Oregon Short Line K. Hooper Hutchinson Hutchinson & Southern Company Arkansas River Hutchinson & Southern Southern

Dogs for the Klondike Kansas City pack to Alaska voyage

A five-dog team assembled in Kansas City by a returning Klondiker sails via Union Pacific to Seattle and steamer to the Yukon. The mix includes three Newfoundland and two St Bernard dogs, trained and well kept, muzzled and chained on the ship, with transport costs paid by private owners.

Kansas City Union Pacific Seattle Dyra

Kansan urged to buy Kansas made goods to boost home industries

Local message promotes purchasing Kansas manufactured products to strengthen home industries, factories, and cities. It urges consumers to support home brands like Silver Leaf, claiming money spent locally returns quicker and benefits residents, with American Steam Laundry at 112 West Seventh Street listed for contact.

Kansas American Steam Laundry West Seventh Street Talephone Iti

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