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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1899

Page

3

Newspapers From Topeka State Journal Blend National News

The clipping cites editorials and market notes from the Topeka State Journal and other papers. It mentions subscription terms, circulation by mail and carrier, and New York and London offices. It critiques political figures and policy, notes Santa Fe crop prospects, flour prices, and public works. It includes satirical takes on Alger and various city issues.

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Transfer Up the Sceptre From London to New York

A New York World analysis questions whether New York will become the arbiter of world finance as the trade balance and gold remittances favor the United States. It notes exports exceed imports by about half a billion dollars annually, increasing domestic production, and growing debt with Europe lacking gold to spare. The piece warns of looming borrowing needs and tight cash flows as European gold reserves dwindle.

New York World Finance Lendyn Ely England Germany London

London money influence shifts to New York banks

The article discusses American bankers luring funds to London and argues New York is becoming the world’s financial arbiter. It notes New York’s rise as a major lender hub and hints at London’s traditional dominance fading as New York attracts more wealth and loans.

London New York

Atchison Globe Sights on Summer Visitors and Kin Congress

A fragmented Atchison Globe column mocks social quirks and summer visitors while noting a Kin convention in Atchison to discuss propriety and vices. It mentions straw poll pricing, diet humor, and local delegates, with a mix of humorous paragraphs and pointed observations.

Junction City court house cost to be set at 24485

The fragment notes the Junction City court house price at 24485 dollars and mentions various local anecdotes. Other items reference Richfield clubs, a violin maker in Junction City, and stray notes about marriages, arrests, and people traveling to Kansas City.

Spanish Treasure Box Found Near Santa Toma

Independence notes a strong box buried deep under ground near Santa Toma containing gold valued at four thousand five hundred dollars. It likely belonged to a wealthy Spanish family abandoned when Americans arrived, with locals offered bounty for retrieving buried treasure and guns. Pratt reports a woman hidden at home, mistaken as a runaway wife, later found in attic with mischief and fear driving her strange escape.

Independence Emi O. Atzold Company G Twentieth Kansas Hie Philippines Will Smart Orville Spencer Kansas Santa Toma Smart Spencer

Reception to J. J. Frey at Larned honors Santa Fe manager

General Manager J J Frey of the Santa Fe road arrived in Larned on a special car and was greeted with a rousing reception led by Colonel Willem Scott and prominent citizens. Mayor Tim McCarthy gave a welcome address praising the railroad’s progress. Frey expressed pleasant surprise at the warm reception and the group planned further meetings before departing tonight for Albuquerque.

Larned J. J. Frey Santa Fe Road Willem Scott Tamily Frey W. & Carver Santa Fes Thompson ME Frey Dever Square Tim McCarthy McCarthy Epet Col. Beatt Bray Mr. Frey Luried Mr .Thurupeus J. L. Hall L . Yocum Marcetine Hall Frey Topeka C. 1 Scott Mise Nellie Scott Albuquerque

Mustered In Co E Attends Ottawa Armory Night

Adjutant General J W P Hughes visits Ottawa to observe Mustered In Co E at the armory. Post Regiment band and Co E officers are noted, with band leadership, officers named, and organizational details for a military event at the Ottawa armory yesterday.

J. W. P. Hughes Ottawa Guarrat Wo Hughes Kozisus National Guards Ottawe Comany E Air Myron Linpieosnts Poe Fone Wiliam Shiras Lemen Chiefmurt Maynard Hand Geo. D. Rathburn Fr. van Osdell V. O

Ottawa boys club holds indoor exercises and games

Ottawa daily reports a well organized boys club with secular week activities including indoor gymnastic exercises and basketball on the grounds. Min Robemann lectured on nitwity. the tabernacle was jammed and filled with delight for the speaker’s country scenes. Br Albert E Hyde of Cincinnati is noted for his lecture on prevention of dis—

Ottawa Daly Albert E. Hyde Cnettanoogs

Lecture Series Highlights Broad View Of Science

The event featured Prof Hawke delivering a wide, engaging talk on various subjects. Attendees expected a rare treat and packed attendance with laughter echoing through the venue.

Hawke Hawks

Self-inflicted death of H Benede at Olathe Kansas

At about 4 o clock yesterday H Benede shot himself in the heart with a B calibre revolver. He was about 26, a book keeper at Interstate National Bank of Carminercs in Kansas City. A note to his parents said he had been at the barn since Saturday and his death was not deemed an inquest matter. His parents, from Kansas City, had moved to a farm near Cluthe five years ago. The coroner called no inquest.

Pratt S. D Clark Cliri Anil Wien Min Olathe H. Benede Wnd Benude Interstate National Bank of Carminercs Kansas City Fara Saturn Execetsior Springs Cluthe Kans City

McPherson Forms Athletic Group Aims to Build Ground and Track

McPherson July 21 preliminary organization forms the McPherson Athletic association to buy land and build a track and baseball ground, plan a permanent body, and develop the site for a fall festival. funds already subscribed and efforts to wet the land in good condition proceed.

McPherson McPherson Athletic Association

Nomination call and local political notes across Kansas

The article reports on a call for a Sixth Judicial district convention to nominate a judge with Judge W. L. Sitons as likely acclamated candidate. It also notes Ottawa Journal sale to N B Witkimeon and W F Benson, Atchison traveling man W J Richardson's death, von Herlich case resolution, army worms damaging sorghum near AL Livingsewene, and death of Wm Simpson of Norton.

Port Oveguey McKinsey Stanley Huber Twentieth Kansas Regiment Nfien Walter le Sitvesis Cor Sixth Judicial District Ottawa Journal Ottawa Messrs N. B. Witkimeon W. F. Benson Willow Springs Brean Chicago Haywood & Miller Journal Muskogee I. T Muskogee Times Wm. Simpson Norton Willam Simpson Kansas Battle Creek Michigan Bright Simpson

Lawrence Man Killed In Accident on Bridge Collision

Lawrence July 21 H G Church an old resident died yesterday afternoon from injuries after being crushed between a bridge and a car. The accident occurred as he was caught between structures and succumbed to his injuries.

Paul Learnard Charile Finch The Journal Wakarues Lawrence Journal Atchison Lawrence H G. Church

Anthrax Plague Spreads in Gothland Amid Military Orders

An outbreak of anthrax in Gothland moves through cattle on the island and causes human fatalities. Parishes become infected and a several deaths are reported. Military drills planned in West Gothland are cancelled. Soldiers guard infected districts to prevent residents from leaving home.

Stockholm Sweden Gothland

Vanderbilts Buy Splendid Estate West of Wheatley Hilly

A prominent Amy New suk of the Vanderbilts has purchased a grand estate west of the Wheatley Hilly. The crest height affords a commanding view and the property is reported to include silk weaving work and a Martar pill feature. The price and full plans remain undisclosed, but improvements will be extensive.

Monsen

The Artful Raven Story in Philadelphia Times

A Philadelphia Times tale describes a raven using cunning to trap a young hare for dinner. The mother hare distracts the raven, guiding it away, while the raven feigns fear and lures the hare back. The young hare escapes, and the raven is left disappointed by its failed ambush.

Phildelphia Times Gus Sid Ted Bertow Peenais Gaza Willehow Englad

Robins Plans Move to West Ninth Street Kansas City

Mr Robins, former principal owner of Robins Mercantile, buys a house on West Ninth street and will join his family there soon. He is exploring nearby areas for business, while local services advertise free mending and button sewing, including American Steam Laundry offerings.

Robins Robins’ Mercantile Company Bos West Ninth Street Kansas City Plac Joptin Ameren Steam

Denial notes on Gen Olin dispatches and press charges

Washington reports the War Department released Gen Olin’s dispatches in response to press correspondents Round Robin claims. Olin says correspondents pressed to cable official reports and private facts, charges denied as unwarranted. He asserts harmony between army and navy and cites dispatches praising naval support and joint cooperation.

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New Niagara Bridge Opens Across Niagara River

The new suspension bridge across the Niagara River linking Lewiston on the American side with Queenstown on the Canadian side opens at noon. Ceremonies led by WC Ely of the International Traction Company and Burt Van Hors. Prominent citizens from Buffalo Toronto and frontier towns attended a luncheon at Gen. Brock monument base.

Niagara Fells Niagara River Lewiston Queenstown WC. Ely International ‘Traction Company Burt van Hors Buffalo Toronto Gen Brock

Laughing six year old in St Louis hotel fits

In St Louis on July 21 Henry Sheldon aged six is confined in a city hospital as he cannot stop laughing. He is hoarse and his tongue swells from the strain but his merriment continues. Doctors call it a hysterical delusion while noting the boy may be a workhouse prisoner under restraint.

St Louis Henry Sheldon Yaare Dr. Bohartt Sheldon

Had Two Chances in Sedalia Mayhem Ad Reveals Bond

Fragmentary Kansas City telegram from Sedalia Missouri describes a court appearance with a bond set at 5000 dollars for July 21. It references train service and promotional material about rail offerings from Farnodts and the Lake Shore Limited to Boston.

Kansas City Sedalia Enya Ker Bool Ta Tint Cumbler Hardware Company Aeate Huon Bond Lake Shore Boston Heston New England Atrest B. PB Humphreys City Byron A. Chicas Ad. Selth Cleve

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