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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1900
Page
6
A damaged notice argues contagious blood poison remains uncured by doctors. It claims traditional treatments with potash and mercury worsen digestion and bone damage, praising 5.5.5 as the only blood remedy that targets the disease’s cause and promises safe relief.
Manila reports describe Father Chapelle, the papal delegate, arriving on the USS Sherman to influence church matters in the Philippines. The discourse centers on appointment plans for Archbishop and church privileges, with factional support among friars and brotherhoods over property, independence from state aid, and reestablishment of native parishes.
Local chatter in early January hints at Rock Island Railroad backing an electric track from Kansas City toward Topeka with a spur toward Leavenworth. Proponents claim the line could shorten routes to Colorado and Texas, though curve-heavy segments and uncertain timetable accompany the plan.
January dispatch from Montreal reports President Lowery and Manager Pennington of the Minneapolis St Paul Soo Line in consultation with T G Shaugensy of Canadian Pacific and other officials about several Soo Line extensions likely to begin next spring. Extensions aimed mainly at northern Dakota, opposing Northern Pacific incursions into Soo territory.
Masena in southeastern county suffered a fire outbreak shortly after midnight. The blaze damaged homes and property in the town, with estimated losses around $20,000, partly insured.
The dispatches discuss Boer positions, Modder river campaigning, and renewed Natal reconnaissance. British actions under Babington and Methuen are described amid Allied mobilization debates and Kaiser Wilhelm’s New Year speech drawing English attention to naval and army reorganizations. Germany and Britain drift toward uneasy alliance tensions over Transvaal issues and the Delagoa Bay situation.
In Frankfort Kentucky both houses organized today after a Democratic caucus nominated candidates for leadership. Representative John P Haswell of Breckinridge county was nominated for speaker. The Goebel era bribery scandal looms as Col Whallen arrives to face charges while investigations into gubernatorial appointments continue.
In Frankfort Kentucky on June 2 former Senator Blackburn was set to be formally chosen by the Democratic Joint caucus to succeed Senator Lindsay. Early talks indicated at least two Democrats might block, while Senator Gillepie, who abstained previously, stated he would participate in the vote to support the move.
The Comptroller of the Currency reports December 20 1899 National bank notes total circulation at 240 195 02 up 2 400 418 for the year and 45775 for the month. United States bonds circulation 4 256 007 up 598 053 month. Legally held money 6 475 64K up 6 716 490 for year and 1 817 199 for month. Registered bonds 204 911 90 securing notes and 75 097 520 for public deposits. Coinage for year 128 243 as gold 111 346 2592 silver 30081919 minor coins 1 487401. December coinage gold 7 309 952 silver 1 490 000 minor 0 0.
The Burlington Route offers two daily trains to Kansas City and St. Joseph with extensions to Nebraska Denver Utah and the Pacific Coast. Tours to Black Hills Montana and Washington via short Hillings Route claim time savings up to 6 cents per mile. Sleeper cars and chair cars are highlighted with free seats and Pullman sleepers. Tickets available through all agents for travel via the Great Burlington Route.
Chicago January 4 The University of Chicago convocation drew a larger crowd than ever with Yale President Hadley as keynote. Harper of the Midway anticipated gifts totaling 5 675 000 but delayed until after the address. Hadley urged ethical reform in business politics and finance to curb trusts and centralized power.
J C Sherman, veteran editor, claims a remarkable secret to restore youth and ease age related ailments using Electro Witters. He testimonials his wife and others benefited, praising gentle kidney stimulation and appetite improvement, with mention of Wasgoner's Drug Store for purchase.
The Chicago market clears with mixed signals on wheat as traders absorb new orders and outside buying. May wheat closes firmer amid stronger Liverpool demand and firm corn and pork values, with receipts and shipping interest sustaining price moves throughout the session.
Markets report mixed grain and fiber prices with wheat and oats steady, corn up, and cotton firm in New York trading. Local Topeka notices note bullish sentiment in Wall Street and avenues for railroad stocks, with grain receipts and prices from Kansas City and Chicago areas.
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