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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1899

Page

4

Daily edition terms and mixed clipping headlines

A garbled OCR summary compiles disparate notes on subscription terms, office addresses in New York and London, and assorted political and industry snippets. It references canal use, U.S. political debates, prize fighting legality, pacific trade, beef preservation, and public notices, all in a scattered, fragmentary voice.

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Why Trusts Go to New Jersey for Incorporation

A historical note explains why trusts prefer New Jersey for incorporation. It highlights no dir taxes, state surplus, and favorable corporate statutes allowing unlimited capital and limited state supervision. It notes stockholder liability limits and minimal residency proof for incorporators, reflecting early 19th century corporate law practices.

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State taxes and corporate franchise rules in New Jersey

The text outlines incorporation costs and franchise taxes in New Jersey, noting a 90 cent filing fee per thousand dollars of authorized capital, with taxes based on paid capital stock. Rates include 2 percent up to 81000000, 1 percent up to 5 million, and 50 per million beyond that, with manufacturing or mining holdings exempt from the franchise tax.

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People You Hear Of and Curious Bets Across Town

A San Francisco resident Henry J. Decker proved begging can pay by earning $4.50 in an hour with a hand organ. Kentucky man Berry claims the US might face war with Germany and Spain. a German ambassador reportedly questioned the remark. Washington processes debate public expense for officials’ phones, while Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Germany is 16 with a younger brother. both are described in contrastive portraits. A New South Wales legislator criticizes whisky’s temporary genial effect. The poet Constantin Ferdinand Meyer’s estate valuation shifts amid tax history, and a wire law case notes forfeited concealed bets sustaining.

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Indlusa Group Forms Action Committees in Gas Outflow Bid

In Muncie Indiana on March 8 forty members of the finance and legislative committees of the empowerization of business men manufacturers met to curb gas outflow from the Trigiana natural gas field. They formed a property tiling committee to begin immediate action against the pipe company and decided to levy a 10 percent collection to cover mobilization costs. A second committee was appointed to assist the legislature now in session.

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Enormous Coke Plant Under Construction in Cher okee County

Pittsburg contractor T S Scott returns to work for Eastern Coal and Coke company as crews build fifty coke ovens and twenty five worker houses at Lovell in Cherakes county. The project, backed by Andrew Carnegie, includes engines, elevators, wash house and a full town for 144 employees, with headquarters in Columbus and plans to relocate operations to the city.

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Colony for Wellington Seeks Westward Move

Wellington January 26 News arrives of a Virginia colony planning to move to Sumner County seeking better schools and churches. The settlers trace roots to Iowa Ullnots Michigan and Ohio, unhappy with eastern conditions and drawn to the progressive west with its schools and churches.

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A Queer Colored Freak Demonstrates Feats in Leavenworth

Samuel Johnson, a 35 year old colored man, performs feats of strength and illusion in Leavenworth. He claims to swallow six dozen eggs in minutes and eat 60 pies in 15 minutes. Johnson says he can bend iron with his nose, drink a bucket of water in minutes, and ventriloquism, magic, contortion, rope walking, and trapeze work are among his talents.

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Galena and Empire City Will Not Be Consolidated

Salina reports that efforts to merge Empire City with Galena have failed. A joint meeting could not proceed due to a lack of quorum on both councils, though Empire City was ready to meet on short notice. Only a few Galena officials attended, leading to the likely abandonment of further consolidation talks.

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Last of Six Sisters Passes Away in Fort Scott

Miss Sarah McCauly, an Oklahoma resident of this county, died at her home near the city yesterday after an attack of grip. She was 88, renowned as an interesting character who, with five sisters, kept a vow to never marry, living together on a family farm with no companions but themselves.

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Thomas J Woody Dies by Own Action in Local Hotel

Jan 26 Thomas J Woody a seamer living nearby killed himself in a hotel here amid marital troubles. He had sought a divorce from his wife, four children stated, and left a letter blaming her and outlining bequests of property to the children. A postscript followed.

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Kansas City Prohibition Ignored by Saloon Gambling Firms

In Kansas City Kansas and its river district known as the bottoms, multiple saloons operate openly in violation of state prohibitions. One licensed gambling house monopolizes the scene with an annual $5,000 tax, drawing gamblers from both Kansas Citys to wager on New Orleans and San Francisco races amid weak enforcement and corruption.

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New Cause for a Divorce In Atchison County

In Atchison on January 7 a district court granted Mrs. Virgie Donoho a divorce from Oscar Donoho, a railroad man, on the grounds of neglect of duty for not taking her part in quarrels with his father who lived with them. Donoho did not oppose the divorce.

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Babbie Burns club to honor poet birth anniversary in Cottonwood Falls

The Babbie Burns club will mark the 180th anniversary of the poet birth in Cottonwood Falls on Friday night January 27. Prominent Kansas Scotchmen are invited and will participate in the ceremony. A dance and music by the orchestra will follow the program.

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Liquor Led To Fatal Fall Near Clay Center

A Clay County man, William Randall of Bala Kan, left Wakefield Hite Tuesday night intoxicated aiming to drive home four miles. His body was found by the roadside this morning. Authorities suppose he fell from his spring wagon and broke his neck. Profitable Marion County orchard crop despite overall poor apple year. A. N. Allison & Son near Florence reported 278 bushels of marketable apples from 48 trees planted in 1870, in addition to family use.

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Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promised Cure Claim

Fragmentary ad text touts Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for many diseases including premature death and consumption. It promises long life and urges sufferers to request a free copy of the medical association’s report by sending a small stamp to the address given.

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Orchard profits and farming notes in Kansas and Pennsylvania

The report highlights profitable fruit prices per bushel, urging adoption of orchard methods due to long lifespans and improved cultivation. It also notes Girard water works expansion plans with a subterranean reservoir and new pump, and mentions a dean from Kansas State Agricultural College preparing a lecture tour. Additional items include a sudden death in Newton and a school society seeking Indian pictures for a boy’s room.

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Latter Day Novelists Criticized for Birth Deprivation

The Medical Press and Circular attacks modern novelists for ignoring births while dwelling on marriages and deaths. It cites Anthony Hope and Prisoner of Zenda where five deaths per chapter occur with no births, contrasting with Dickens and David Copperfield which feature numerousbirths and strong maternal figures.

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Fragmented Local Wit and Wisecracks from Indianapolis Journal

A collage of quips and reflections from the Indianapolis Journal includes jokes about dead letters wages of sin and a weigh scale that trades pounds for pennies. It notes a woman’s hearty laughter as meaningful and pokes at fancy whistlers and imperialists while musing on happiness possessions and presence of mind.

Should We Meddle With Kansas Policy On Philippines

A Kansas House debate reveals Republican dissension over expansion resolutions tied to national policy on the Philippines. Leaders clash over whether to back the administration, and a caucus votes to table the measure amid calls for unity and clarity on future expansion positions.

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Fragmented Local Notice Remains Incomplete

Fragmentary OCR text references a peace commission and data handling but provides no clear action date or issuer. The readable portion hints at a formal notice yet lacks substantive details to identify involved persons or organizations. Further legible material is needed to produce a precise summary.

Poverty Around the State School Exposed by Visitors

Visitors touring the Kansas State reform school observed crowded dining, inattentive prayers, and neglected facilities. Superintendent Butler described orphans and incorrigibles sent there, while lawmakers debated funding and the need for a better library, improved dorms, and a manual training program to reduce juvenile drift toward the penitentiary.

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