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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1900
Page
6
A historical note extols Ivory Soap ground to a paste with water in minutes. It claims paste cleans clothes carpets rugs gloves slippers leather belts and painted woodwork where water washing isn’t possible. Cautions about counterfeit soaps and the need for the genuine Ivory Soap.
A late 19th century Weekly Review of Trade notes mixed signals in New York markets with declines in some sectors but gains in others. It cites 2.6 percent drop in payments and shifting activity in grains, copper, and wool, highlighting higher prices for specific metals and ongoing demand in cotto n goods. The piece references Britain and Pittsburgh markets, with exports and shipping data showing variances from the prior year and quarter.
Washington reports show Representative Julius Kuhn and Calhoun delegation members delivering a silver candlestick invitation to the president for a San Francisco banquet on the president’s birthday, which he declined. Also noted are a death-row Alaska murder case backlog and diverse international dispatches, including Osman Diena’s arrival plans and Boer War discussions.
Henees City and Return two dollar fare to Santa Fe. Tickets on sale Zan 21-32-23. Regular trains run daily with a schedule note and penalty details indicated in the fragment.
Fragmentary report describes a vessel sailing to Manila via Guam with 4000 tons freight and 5493 tons cost for Guam. Mentions a large ballast and board for Guam and tubes for the Monteres’s boultre. Notes 100 apprentice Leys, 80 to be distributed, crew of 135.
Holton topeka report states Broderick, once seen as dark horse, has publicly sided with W. J. Bailey, accepting Bailey Curtis backing to win the at large congressional seat. He also praises Judge Baker and Curtis men for Senator Burton support and Republican unity in Kansas.
FE and Welter of Galena, ex Speaker pro tem of the Kansas House, returned to his doorkeeper post in Washington after losing the bid for Wesdep. Republicans push to fill the seat with Welter as debate grows over Weller’s removal and Harris backed appointment, while Carter and Kansas allies weigh next moves.
Harvey and McPherson counties set the scene as two Republican contenders announce for the state senate seat. Joni Frazer, longtime party worker and former lower house member, joins Martin Inealld in a district long dominated by Republicans where a nomination is seen as effectively securing the election.
State Auditor George E Cole registered 6 percent bonds for Delaware township Jefferson county after a lengthy dispute. The issue centered on refunding older bonds under a new law, with taxpayers allegedly owed less interest and possible savings of about $800 yearly. The audit noted discrepancies and questioned the legality of the refund plan and bond registration.
New bonds run for 25 years with total saving of 20008 dollars. Under the law, the school fund may allow the township to call the bonds at any time to raise money by taxation, stopping interest altogether.
North Topeka column records arrivals departures and community happenings. Notables include Rev Sanford af Brows preaching at the Baptist church and WG Brooks set to speak on Secret Societies at St Marie's church, while the Evening Duplicate Whist Club meets at J Mra. EP. Baker's home and the Blue Post Revert Corps elects officers for an upcoming convention. A local child suffers scalding, the city engineers inspect the new sewer, and Elisabeth Hodges funeral is held at Monroe Street home with burial in Hochester cemetery.
A jumble of OCR text reports George O White of 1717 Buchanan Street, aged 72, died last night after moving from Jefferson County. Funeral plans not set. A claims ad touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a cure for croup with testimonials from families. Military items include uniforms and sabres for a troop ball on February 11. Also mentions a Shunkananea Curtis tub meeting and various health ads.
W L Brown of Kingman, traveling on Odd Fellows lecturing duty, says the next Kansas governor may be a fusionist and Democrats and Populists could win the U S Senate and most congressmen. He notes Swedish Scandinavian voters in Salina, McPherson, Ellsworth and Marion counties shifting due to U S foreign policy, opposing a large standing army and colonial holdings in the Philippines or Boers war, predicting Scandinavian voters back Democrats and Populists against the national administration.
Wheat activity remained mixed as buyers covered shorts and futures held firm. Corn and oats showed steady to firmer tones with receipts steady but light. hog markets remained active with May and July contracts lifting cautiously amid fluctuating demand.
Topeka and Kansas City market notes show cattle, cattle futures, wheat, hay and eggs with varied prices. Reports include Texan steers bidding, feeder cattle values, hog and sheep trends, and butter and egg prices, with freight and shipment figures from Kansas City and Topeka early January.
The report covers nominal money market conditions in New York with references to mercantile paper and securities, notes on government bonds, and unsettled activity in stocks and bull pools. It also notes the grain market with commentary on wheat corn and sugar markets, market tone, and trading dynamics amid reports from New York and Chicago.
A fragmentary financial snippet mentions oats, wheat, cash reserves, and a bank statement. It references year figures, reserves and an increased indicator, with unclear entities and misplaced terms suggesting a damaged OCR page segment. The readable items include numbers like 16,230,700 and references to bank balance context and statements.
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