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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1899
Page
7
New York reports show many businesses paying employees with gold and transacting in gold instead of currency. Officials cite rising money in circulation and a shift westward, warning banks expect tighter supply and more gold payments as a temporary trend.
South Head Ind July 15 Members of company FL Ont Hundred and Fir tyeerent Indiana volunteers have rallied to prevent the sword of General Lawton from leaving the war. The gift, raised in minutes, funded by subscriptions from the Cine Hundred and City regiment, is mounted in gold. Studebaker’s Theers marks the first volunteer regiment to join the regular army, with Lt Col Wit Tour and Chaplains noted in the ceremony.
A strange and garbled report describes a planned bull versus lion spectacle at an arena. The text mentions a terrible “non” arriving, references Spanish Creeds, Maz and Antennax, and hints at French civilization and a spectator spectacle.
Regents announce instruction in marine engineering at the university with Prof Mortimer E Covey leading the department and Prof Quoley directing the program. A competent instructor will be provided. Covey is a Annapolis graduate who served in the Spanish American War aboard the Yosemite.
July 25 report states the Senate will begin an inquiry next Monday into the conduct of various state offices. The House vetoed a bill allocating 2900 for expenses as the committee prepares to examine access and vetting procedures. Members will proceed as individuals seeking attendance and testimony.
July 15 mill firemen demand higher wages and threaten to not return to night shift. Day men plan a stoppage at several mills including American Print Works while talks continue for 200 car men. Alexandria Indiana July 16 Union Branton company grants wage increase amid railway plant labor unrest. three deaths noted in earlier incident.
A fragmented classified notice seeks employment for a young person offering housework and related tasks. The imperfect text mentions “WANTED Work” and requests a kind city or county, with partial references to Dietz and local barses.
Fragmented notice lists wanted help for a household including a cook and housemaid. Includes partial address hints and misc rental items, with multiple garbled lines and stray housing offers.
Numerous notices offer real estate and goods for sale in Topeka Kansas area. Listings include farms residences rental properties and stock items from Benedict & Co Wood & Co and J W Jones 2 Son. Several parcels seek quick sale with prices and locations, ranging from small houses to large farms near Madison Street and Clay Street.
Classified notes offer varied properties in Topeka including 4 to 7 room houses with barns and cellars, multiple lots, and corner parcels near Monroe and Tyler. Cash and monthly balance options advertised with insurance and financing terms. several firms and agents list homes, cottages, and farms for sale or rent across scores of Clark, Kansas avenues.
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