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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1899
Page
8
A fragmented ad lists groceries and nonperishables with prices and brands. Items include potatoes, cucumbers, pickles, cheese, baking powder, oats, coffee, tea, soap, starch, and syrups. Multiple brands and packing details appear as a dense catalog from a neighborhood merchant.
A shopping list advertises canned goods and prices per dozen or per can. Items include corn, beans, tomatoes, peaches, pears, peas, oysters, sardines, salmon, beef, meats, cherries, apples, apricots, plums, and grapes with varied price points and pack sizes. Some entries show unit counts like 4 cans or 2 cans and per dozen pricing.
A local ad lists various dried fruits with warehouse style pricing. Items include prunes, raisins, figs, apricots, dates, apples and pears in assorted bag and pound quantities. Prices per pound or per package are shown beside each item.
Local ad touts prices on crackers including Oyster and Ginger Snap varieties, along with lemon cream and other cookies. It also promotes flour deals and urges readers to compare prices to save money.
Democratic national leaders including William Jennings Bryan Senator Jones and ex Governor Altgeld held a conference at the Auditorium annex in Chicago discussing funding for their political platform. The meeting centered on money raising rather than silver policy with Altgeld and Mayor Harrison largely sidelined and Aryan and Senator Joel pushing back on reviving free silver at 16 to 1.
Chicago Jan reports sculptor Isermann died at his home in Chicago from heart failure at about 70 years old. The obituary notes his prominent role in Chicago arts and associations with local figures and venues. Also mentions Judge Tarvin in Covington controversy and the burial of Mrs B J Jones in Jefferson county.
Text of instructions from Washington to General Cus as military governor in the Philippines following the Treaty of Paris. It outlines sovereignty transfer from Spain to the United States, governance and civil administration procedures, property rights, taxation, and aims to win public trust while maintaining military power to enforce order. The message emphasizes benevolent governance, protection of private rights, and orderly transition for the ceded islands.
Consul Boyle reports record American goods into Liverpool in 1897 despite overall trade drop. U S exports to the world rose while imports from Britain fell. chilled beef demand surges as English buyers shift from hoof to chilled meat and pork. American cheese loses ground to Canada amid manufacturing concerns. The apple market outlook is decent with a short crop. tomato shipments falter. California canned fruits remain popular though metal taste from tin is noted. Bicycle sales rise as U S pricing undercuts English models.
East Liverpool January 5. The mysterious disappearance of Attorney A R McCall while insane last July is solved by the discovery of his skeleton ten miles north near his parents home. He hanged himself from a tree by a strap. the body decayed but identification is complete. He was 35 years old.
President Harper announced gifts totaling 403000 to Chicago University at the twenty seventh convocation. Martin A Reyerson donated land valued at 4000 while John D Rockefeller pledged to double cash to 68000. Marshall Field gave lakefront land valued at 135000 and Rockefeller planned 200000 for gymnasium, bringing inland value to 169000 with 24000 cash forthcoming. Carl Shurz delivered the address on American immigration and expansion.
Paul Minn notes bipartisan caucus for United States Senator Cushman K. Davis. Republicans hold a joint majority in the Legislature with a formal session. Six votes were recorded on the roll and Davis received the majority, signaling unity and no opposition in the caucus.
Laying the wires now from Wichita details a looming contest over the Populist railroad measure with Republicans split on endorsing it. The piece notes plans for appointing a penitentiary warden, potential candidates Skinner and Grown, and hints at renomination aims for the state ticket, Neave and Letani, plus Senator Baker and McKinley delegates.
A drunken baboon from Prof. Macart’s troupe escaped its dressing room at Creighton theater in Omaha. It toppled stage hands, crashed three long mirrors, caused chaos in dressing rooms, and raided liquor and cosmetics before being tranquilized. The incident halted show activity for about twenty minutes.
A local paper reports a historic move transferring a large interest in Michigan Telephone to Cleveland Telephone, adding Cleveland officers to Michigan’s board. Charles J. Glidden and James F. McKinsey are slated as leaders with Frederick A. Forbes and Hugh McMillan continuing in management. The combined entity would serve about 50 000 subscribers and 20 000 miles of wire, with strong ties to American Bell and Western Union. The plan envisions growth to 15 000 more subscribers in 1909 across North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Arkansas and Texas. Further management changes are expected.
The Southern Pacific Company and the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway reach a definite agreement allowing the Santa Fe to use SP trackage between Mojave and Bakersfield California. This eases the path for an Chicago to San Francisco line, avoiding a second line and signaling potential harmonious cooperation between the rivals.
New York reports the death of George Trier after a prize fight with Thomas Foley in Jersey City. Trier died at a hospital from a broken neck after Foley landed a decisive blow. Also noted is a monthly pension granted to Mrs. Fija J. Haskell, widow of Brigadier General Haskell, wounded at Caney and later dying in September.
A humorous error occurred when police arrested United States District Attorney William E. Binds. The mistake became apparent upon arrival at the station, turning the joke on the officers as the city contends with crooks and diligence. In Lansing, Michigan, Senator C. Burrows was unanimously nominated by Republicans for the seat.
The fragment mentions an investment topic with emphasis on fundamental safety and prudent approaches. It presents scattered phrases about new forms of wealth and security, suggesting a civic or economic discourse. The readable text hints at guidance on value and risk in financial planning.
The January caucus in Augusta Me carried a harmonious gathering with proceedings naming supporters for Senator Hale’s re nomination. The event reflected strong turnout as figures discussed the fall campaign and tribute was paid to the chosen slate amid party enthusiasm.
Fragmented OCR text reports New York stocks and exchanges with reference to a largest ever balance and record high figures. Mentions January activity, formers exchanges, and peak values though details are garbled and partially illegible.
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