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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1899
Page
2
A newspaper ad lists countless grocery and household items with prices and pack sizes, inviting customers to shop the Meat Department for fresh meats and mail orders. The note proclaims the store carries one of the city’s largest stocks and guarantees no underselling, with prompt service.
Washington July pension committee reviewed claims of widows and veterans in a formal session. The committee debated relief proposals and heard testimony on procedural fairness, with emphasis on government action and the Painignation Bureau's role in pension distribution.
Fire, termite, glass and steam protections advertised by Crmary Bank, successors to Mt Yen Valkenburg, Dudley's Bank, S19 Kanda Avenue. Claims strongest stability, widest coverage, and lowest rates for superior indemnity.
Washington July 14 The monthly trade statement records June imports at 61 685 208 with 25 481 273 duty free. Year to date imports total 607 077 388, over 50 000 000 duty free. June exports of domestic merchandise near 24 822 000, about 20 000 000 for the year. Gold movement data show June imports and exports with mixed shifts. wheat export price averaged 98 39 cents per bushel versus 74 77 cents last year, while flour exports rise about 3 000 000 barrels. Cotton and breadstuff values fall, but manufactured goods exports may surge to 25 000 000 by year end.
A train wreck in July near Kansas City, Missouri, left ten loaded cars derailed with merchandise and cattle. Perry Curtis of Atlanta is identified among the dead. Five seriously hurt. among the injured a woman in female attire escaped unharmed. I W Priddy describes how Garygenor aided his return to the store.
Rock Island and Santa Fe announce a shared 480 mile line from Kiowa Kansas through Oklahoma Indian Territory to Fort Smith Arkansas. Charter approved with directors from both systems, outlining route via Chickasha and Kiowa lands, enabling western expansion into Texas and western Arkansas with branches to Enid and Anadarko.
Galveston Tex July 14 The general managers of the railroads wired for estimates of flood damages. Col Polk of the Gulf Colorado Santa Fe says through traffic to resume. main line north of Calvert partially open. total damage estimated at 220000 dollars. Missouri Kansas Texas reports full line open to traffic. Brookshire worst damaged with submerged track. through service via Houston restored.
The August festival centers on the Snake Dance performed by the Moki people of Arizona. The ceremony, about rain petitions and harvest hope, is a single public rite marking centuries of devotion. Dancers and details vary by village.
The Mokis Snake dance at Walt Santa Fe is described as a powerful, ritual spectacle with Antelope and Snake Priests in red and white ornaments. Spectators are promised a dramatic procession, sacred rites, clouded rites, and a large crowd anticipated to view a culturally rich ceremony with special travel rates.
Chattanoo ga Tenn two hundred brakemen will be dropped by the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway as it outfits freight cars with modern air braking appliances. The Interstate Commerce Commission decree requires all railroads to adopt air brakes and standard car dimensions. The change will cut brakemen needed from three per train under hand brakes.
Rock Island runs Bath Traine to an artificial salt lake located about two and a half miles north of Hutchinson. The lake is formed by overflow from salt mines and has a consistency similar to sea water. Bath houses have already been built at the lake end with a club house planned.
The Rock Island line runs daily trains to the lake resort carrying bathers and visitors as plans emerge to enlarge the lake for better accommodations. Southern Pacific and Santa Fe officials discuss scheduling and service ahead of new routes to San Francisco while Fred Harvey takes control of the Barbara Street station Eatery in Chicago.
Rail notes report Engine 19 in on the Kansas City Arkansas City run while Engine 902 resumes its usual No. 5 position. Engine 13 of Tt. T. & SW. goes to repairs as Engine 22 proves in order. Santa Fe immigration agent Bennet visited the city. Rock Island agents Embry and Johnson travel for meetings and tours. Rock Island builds a new elevator at Caldwell and another at North Kent Oklahoma. A Rock Island president Johnson tours wheat country. assistant GM Alien tours the road in his private car. Santa Fe offers a 145 rate to Cann Diabla for the Moxi Snake dance in mid August. AHL excursion preparations for Philadelphia set for early September. Andrew Lux injured in workshop accident. Charles Excleion hurt by falling iron bar. Huck Talend freight volume strains car scarce. work advances on a car order for grain movement. Small rise in Santa Fe whistle traffic. Johnson at round house. Jons Stafford, paint shop head, celebrates a new baby boy. Thomas Flynn, bridge builder, receives twins. American Steam Laundry offers free button repairs. Tele 341.
A major alliance mobilizes millions of capital for investment in China, signaling a strategic push by firms to bolster cross border ventures and finance growth across key sectors. The arrangement emphasizes coordinated funding, risk sharing, and accelerated project timelines to capitalize on evolving market opportunities.
New York July 14 The Tribune reports a major American English capital alliance formed with vast China concessions including railroad from Canton to Hankow and coal rights. The US government is asked for moral support as Pekin negotiations near a critical stage with British influence strong and tensions over contract fulfillment rising.
In Los Angeles July, the Chamber of Commerce warns that proposed tariff reductions on citrus fruits by Congress would cause irreparable injury to California and harm many U.S. industries. The article notes past Southward Congress actions and the risk of a broader counterstroke.
Chitengo July M. Advices say Huntington Uses may extend to Salt Lake City with right of way and depot lands in Lake City. Burlington lines reportedly plan Nebraska Wyoming Western branch reach Utah. $150000 spent on land for terminals. Rock Island may extend Guthrie to Pauls Valley, contingent on city covering right of way damages.
Foreman of the tin shop Mr Louie Dutcher will vacation in Colorado with his wife. They will attend the Masonic retreat at Pike's Peak and then spend two weeks traveling before returning home. The notice ends with an advertisement for Dou n's Ointment at 69 cents.
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