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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1899

Page

6

Four More Arrested in North Topeka Prohibition Sweep

Sheriff Cook announces a mass arrest round in North Topeka following County Attorney Jetmore’s inquisition. Mart Cave and Curtis jailed on debt operation charges with bonds under 500 dollars. John G Oakley and Frank Reynor faced liquor and bond actions. Sheep Lytle sought on East Sixth with a 500 dollar bond. Pigg partners sought but not located. Routine witness examination spurred arrests. more suspects still sought.

Jetmore Mart Cave Curtis North Topeka John G. Oakley Adams House Oakeley Alo Frank Reynor Curtis Street Sheep” Lytle Bob

Market Report From July Seventh Weather and Prices

Market report notes mixed weather with light rain in the northwest and mild temperatures. It lists wheat futures, receipts, shipments, and prices for commodities and regional markets, mentioning Augusta and New Hartford and including scattered figures and months like July and September.

New Atta Bree

Kansas City Livestock Market Report Amid Turbulent Trade

Fragmented OCR text notes a Kansas City livestock market report with references to natives 120 Tex steady to moderate, skeeteers and deavyers. Mentions tax 7 and various traders, with unreadable phrases, suggesting a bustling but garbled market update.

Kansas City Bartae Cry Jule Sennea Skeeteers Deavy

New York Money Market and Sugar Market Report

July 7 reports on the money market with on call rates and sterling exchange steady, plus a sugar market note stating prices were steady. Also includes agricultural market chatter from Topeka and New York with cattle, wheat, produce, and hogs as well as shipment numbers and dividend discussions.

New York

Grain Market Report and Local Trading Notes

In a bustling market, grain prices held steady with a bearish local crowd and a government report anticipated. Traders noted demand returning as shipments and exports showed activity while hogs and corn futures faced mixed momentum.

J.C. Goines Fifth Street sBopek Han Bret Toledo the & Bard Batanduy Mats Amd Anglo-American,” Salvgling Graman Werpool Hams Hamis

Abolitionist George W. Julian Dies in Irvington

The noted abolitionist George W. Julian died at his Irvington home. He ran as a Free Soil vice presidential candidate and was a delegate to the Republican convention in Pittsburgh in 1859. Julian served multiple terms in Congress and, in May 1854, acted as surveyor general of New Mexico.

Tedianapolla George W. Julien Irvington Pittsburgh New Mexico

Milwaukee Woman Seeks Divorce Over Steak Dispute

Mrs Pau line A. Johnson, daughter of Harrison C. Cawker, sues Charles Johnson for divorce. In testimony she said he complained about how she cooked his steak and she prided herself on cooking well. She claimed he refused to dress up and go out with her after marriage, despite her desire to do so.

Milwaukee Pauline A. Johnson Harrison C. Cawker Charles Johnson Johnson

Prince Danilos Fiancee to Embrace Orthodox Faith

Duchess Jutte of Metkienbure Strelitz will publicly adopt the Orthodox faith in Antivari Montenegro on July 26 and July 27 amid royal ceremony with the Mouitoreerin court and czar’s representatives. Crown Prince Danilo’s engagement is celebrated with a grand reception in Cettiore. 750,000 roubles are reportedly paid in anticipation of the marriage.

Jutte Vienna Jutta Metkienbure-Strelitz Frederick William Augusta Antivari Montenesro Mouitereerin Antigart Naducal Cettiore Danilo Principality Nicholas Crown Prince

Compromised suits force hearing on temporary injunctions

The hearing on temporary injunctions involving Infano ions and telegraph cases proceeds under stipulations before Judge Hizen. Parties seek to move disputes to Justice Werikhts court for trial while the Postal and Western Union questions are debated, with anticipated appeals and further suits to test constitutional issues and damages across the state.

Ota Citrict Phils Simon Fale Western Union Reali Aetary Topel Yat Otier Pers Cy Company Aline

Damaged corn in city from heavy rain and wind

Farmers report corn damage from last night's heavy rain and wind. N D Stark notes rapid growth left stalks brittle and unable to recover after being beaten down. Rain was heaviest in two local areas, with Garnett and the southern Kansas region also affected.

N. D. Stark Twocalley Topeka Frank Brown Unite States District Court Garnett Kansas Min Brown

Track Under Water In Kansas City Area

A Star special from Independence reports another heavy rain last night with streams rising again. Many rivers already bank full and flooding will put them over banks causing immense damage. Several washouts and tracks under water reported beyond Chanute affecting the Santa Fe and the Chicago Kansas & Western lines.

Kansas Ciy Independence Santa Fe Chicago

Exports Rise Worldwide Amid US Trade Growth

A July US trade study shows world demand for American goods expanding, with notable increases in Africa, South America, and the West Indies, while Europe and Asia shift. Exports to Britain, Canada, Mexico, and the Havanas rise, driving a total value well above last year. Japan and China show mixed shifts, with gains in cotton and manufactured goods offset by softer purchases in some Asian markets. Wheat and cattle exports respond to price changes and trade dynamics across regions.

Fea Stalintics Uiope Orld Africa Mexico Canada Havanas Islands Oceanica British North America AmBaust Cuba Peres Fiba SEIA West Indies Percever South America Agi Chin Stuowini Hong Kan Japan Hite Tse Oveanica

Bonner Dies in New York Founder of the New York Ledger

Robert Bonner founder of the New York Ledger died last night in New York. Born April 28 in Londonderry Ireland he moved to Hartford in 1849 and worked at the Hartford Courant before moving to New York in 1851. He built the Ledger into a leading weekly with vast advertising and circulation and owned notable racehorse Maud S purchased for 40000.

New York Robert Bonner New York Ledger Londonderry Ireland Teta Hartford Conn F Hartford Courant Bonner United States Maud S

Recruiting for Philippines service progresses rapidly in New York

New York on July 7 reports urgent recruitment to fill regiments for the Philippines. Major Whitney oversees main recruiting station between Third Avenue and Ninth Street as volunteers travel from Providence, Bridgeport, Danville, Yonkers to enlist. Daily intake nears 1,000 potential recruits, tempered by strict physical exams and Washington directives.

Philippines New York Betne Third Avenue Ninth Street Whitney Sixth Infantry Providence Bridgewort Danville Yonkern San Francisco Manila Pennsylvania Washington Lkely Pesm Manin Otis Bnd Woiman

America at the head? Women’s congress elects new president

Mrs May Weient Sewall, president of the United States council of the Women’s International Congress, has been elected to succeed the Countess of Aberdeen as president, indicating leadership transition within the organization.

May Wright Sewall Women's International Congress

Draft of convention for the pacific settlement of international conflicts

The Hague July committee adjourns till Friday July 1 to allow delegates to consult governments and receive final instructions on the mediation and arbitration scheme. The draft outlines general peace maintenance and arbitration provisions.

The Hague

Band of Heroes Returns from Baler Siege to Manila

Manila July 7 Spanish commissioners who met Aguinaldo at Tarlac to discuss surrender of prisoners say release is practically arranged but needs Spanish government ratification. Aguinaldo reportedly issued a decree for civilian officials and soldiers’ rest. The remnant of the Baler garrison and prisoners were escorted by Filipino troops to San Fernando and Manila. Lieutenant Martin led the veterans through crowded streets as Spanish civilians wept and recited a remarkable tale of failed surrender and a captain killed by his own sword when a white flag finally appeared. The men marched with arms and flags, cheered by insurgent crowds through several towns.

Manila Tarlac Aguinaldo Delrio Aguiialdo Iaderready Baler Euzon San Fernando Martin Tampa

Ohio Wheat Shortenings Reported Amid Dry Conditions

Ohio wheat prospects show a 71 percent of average yield as of July 1 after heavy thrashing. Nine percent of wheat acreage has been plowed under and other crops altered. Burley tobacco, oats, potatoes, corn, timothy and other staples also show reduced outputs with corn backward and weedy. The wheat harvest nears completion earlier than in recent years.

Columbus Ohio State Board of Agriculture Burley Timothy

Plan to officER provisional army discussed by cabinet

Washington July 7 The president outlined to the cabinet a plan to appoint colonels and lieutenant colonels from regulars and volunteer officers with credit. Records of volunteers to be locked for officers below lieutenant colonel. Attorney General Griggs studied Porto Rico and Cuba wharf rights, urging revocable privileges for abutting-property owners. Ministers debated tariffs in new possessions as well.

Washington Provisional Army Anc Bentenant Colongia Gal“st ‘Ie Griggs Porto Rio Cuba Whder Tari Aliee Wilhonce Todas Metne

Visit to Attorney General by Chief Ramsey on Liquor Case

Attorney General said Chief Ramsey informed him no court action was needed. Ramsey believes police and county authorities can handle liquor questions and intends to keep liquor sales orderly in buildings he owns.

Guaard Tnday Ramsey

Skunks and snakes threaten refuge survivors and livestock

Governor Thayer reports a perilous situation after a Tung distance telephone flash about residents sheltering on a hillside below a ridge. Dozens of people and hundreds of head of live stock are endangered by venomous reptiles and skunks. bites are increasing as conditions deteriorate. Nearby, Topeka croquet players and a round-trip Santa Fe special to Los Angeles are noted with unrelated travel deals and tournament chatter.

St Louis Post-Dispatch Texas Thayer Sealey

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