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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1899
Page
7
A garbled OCR item hints at a capital stock inquiry tied to a district under press scrutiny. It mentions an investor, a note on a legal site, and a certification step. The readable fragments imply financial misdirection and regulatory checks amidst unclear names and places.
The article recounts a nighttime scene where senators debate adjournment and the workload of theWays and Means committee. Senator Purney challenges the need to hurry to work as Turner Hall hosts an anniversary celebration. Amid interruptions, Forney and others react, with references to court news and county listings interwoven.
The Supreme Court decision transfers the 1897 transportation law to shippers of stock, extending interstate commerce reach. It confirms railroad companies must furnish transportation for stock consignments to and from various points, affecting cattle shipments and related consignments.
Senators Forney Stocks Armner Batter and Coleman head to Winfield to study state institutions. The panel, appointed by the senator, will report on conditions and needs to guide future appropriations. Householder says no doubt about a favorable report. Gov. Stapler's grip with La Grippe noted as epidemic, with health remedies touted. Special notices include travel tickets, pneumonia prevention advice, and advertisements for remedies and services.
Market report from Chicago dated February 11 notes daylight receipts and price shifts across grains and hogs. Wheat futures advanced with strong Liverpool cues while corn demand for feeding kept futures firm amid cold weather. Hog receipts and cattle futures showed cautious trading with steady to firmer tones on mixed domestic demand.
Financial figures show cattle receipts near 2500 and hogs steady in Chicago and Kansas City yards with mixed corn and wheat futures. Announcements list several local political and job notices including candidates for city treasurer and school board with Republican primaries upcoming. Also several Want Ads seek domestic help, sales agents, and barber training opportunities across multiple states.
Classified text offers money making in stocks bonds and notes with a guaranteed capital growth. Includes contact from Mickey & Co and American Introduction Co for investment advice and weekly income offers. Various Wanted and For Rent notices indicate a busy classifieds page with exchanges, farm loans, real estate, and used goods listings in Quincy and Chicago areas.
A chaotic Topeka real estate page shows numerous properties for sale or exchange. Listings describe two story frame houses, brick and stone residences, lots on Kansas Ave, Tyler and Jackson streets, farms near town, and rental possibilities. Trade offers include exchanges for farms and merchandise, with prices ranging from modest to substantial, plus notices from Benedict & Co and Payne & Thompson.
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