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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1899
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal notes subscription pages and pricing while discussing political commentary. It references figures and names, including Goebel, Bryan, and Aguinaldo, and comments on American policy and the Philippine war in a period-appropriate editorial voice.
The New York World notes a stronger economy with $506,000,000 more capital in April than a year earlier. Industries show higher activity and directors plan to borrow an additional 9904,000,900 from the national banks, signaling broader financial expansion.
A commentary on national banking growth notes more lending by state banks private banks and trusts while merchants and manufacturers borrow heavily. The piece cites World magazine figures and points to broader prosperity. The column shifts to social observations on gossip youth women happiness fate and neighbors, using Atchison anecdotes and personal vignettes.
A satirical column reflecting on love appetite and marriage. The piece compares women's loyalties, men's happiness, and the role of pluck in romance. It uses humor to critique relationships and maternal affection as strong but playful comparisons.
A jumble of scattered notes reports on local events from Atchison and nearby towns. Mentions include the post office in Wekeman, changes to printer materials costs, a funeral after a sowder keg accident, and a delayed county courthouse plan.
On a sweltering afternoon the men rest in shade while the tower stalls stir with stamping as Chief Widmarth pores over ledgers. The heat wears on all, horses lower heads, and a bell snaps the crew to alertness as two napping workers spring up from the dormitory.
A dramatic Topeka scene follows a realistic alarm drill as Chief Bancroft guides his horse drawn wagon through busy streets. Firefighters, wagons, and horses race toward a small alley blaze, then return to headquarters with a calm report.
The Denver and Rio Grande advertises four routes through the Rocky Mountains with all through tickets via Cripple Creek and the Ogden Gateway. It promises daily trains with Pullman palace and tourist sleepers between Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver and Portland. Contact Write & K Hooper for illustrated pamphlets.
A health ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the remedy for sleeplessness loss of appetite and nervous tension. It claims the product provides pure rich blood and steadier nerves, promising a wonderful change for those overwhelmed by daily care.
In three days on the rural free delivery route Carrier A P Roundtree has delivered 413 papers and 51 letters and collected 58 outgoing letters. Postmaster Guthrie calls the start good though boxes are slow to be set up as carriers cannot deliver to ad hoc boxes. Residents in remote areas ask when service will extend to them.
Assistant District Attorney Osborne announces the preparation of evidence linking Roland B. Mollenox with the death of Mrs. Katherine J. Adams. The material, both new and old, will be presented to the grand jury on Tuesday. Enlarged photographs of Molineux's hand and writing may be introduced from police specimens when testimony is brought to the jury's attention.
The Madison State Bank led by president William Martindale sues Morton Albaugh as receiver of Cross National Bank in federal court for 36963.90 plus interest. The suit claims this amount was due to the Madison bank at Cross Bank’s failure, which briefly forced Madison State Bank to close due to its large Cross deposits.
Three men died when an oil tank exploded during reconstruction at Port Oram New Jersey. Edward Mills superintendent Frederick Scherttner and William Murty, all of Port Oram, perished with Mills instantly killed and the others drowned in the mine water. In New York the Columbia yacht defeated Defender in the second race of a 19 mile course.
Richmond July movement seeks Senator Thomas Martin of Virginia as chairman of the national Democratic committee. Backers include prominent southern and national leaders citing Martin’s dozen years of political work in the state. The article notes Martin’s earlier gold standard stance and ties to the party.
A fragmented report from the Chicago convention references Senator Daniel and a colleague amid an unclear discussion about finances. The misquoted remark compares a dangerous act to a train running on a straight road, signaling confusion and potential misinterpretation of the financial dissection.
Chicago figures report a wage dispute at a meeting between Tin Plate Co officers and Amalgamated Association of Tin Plate and Steel Workers. Workers demand a pay rise and six weeks of phot dons. The plant halted operations pending wage settlement with expected mutual concessions at today’s talks.
County Attorney Jetmore grants leave to North Topeka bankers to use the state name in an injunction against the city council delaying the buline of the guumerie. Clemens Wally will file the petition this afternoon. Officials cite courtesy and avoid public obstruction claims as hearings are delayed until midweek.
Damages of 100000 are sought over alleged bar cotting and blacklisting by brick manufacturers in Chicago. Plaintiff claims business ruin after refusing to join the brick trust. Also notes a kissing bug linked death in Philadelphia and a Bryan campaign event planned in Lebanon Missouri with a speech by W. J. Bryan.
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