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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
7
A scratchy notice advertises round trip rail to Saint Louis at 11.90 via the Santa Fe with June sale dates. It mentions King as agent for details and references a quick meal gas station and Campbell's shop on Mansas Avenue, Culver & Baller at 29 Eanes Avenue.
The Commercial Club endorsed the Made in Topeka circular and ordered 10,000 copies printed to promote home manufacturing. It urges buying locally to boost employment, keep dollars in Topeka, and grow the city’s economy, listing many Topeka-made goods and urging merchants to stock them. The note cites Kansas City trends and calls for local support.
Awar notes indicate volunteers in Manila show little inclination to reenlist for service in the Philippines. General Ov is organizing three segments of state volunteers to remain, with potential recruitment from the United States if needed. Dispatches deny plans to reduce cavalry or expand companies. reports say no such move is contemplated.
In a midweek Duck pin tourney Sunflowers defeated Topeka 1 210 to 2 1 0. Sunflowers hold one more game versus Santa Fe who together with Topeka trails Santa Fe for second place. Individual averages shifted with Cart rising to second and Thompson closing the gap to first, prizes to be awarded for undivided and team totals as the contest closes next week.
Chief of Police announces he controls the situation and that jointists are routed. The double-barreled liquor ordinance is blamed for driving prices up and draining proprietors' funds. James Gheasiey fined two dollars with one dollar bond. Charles dockceck arrested. Adirins says the place is closed and will not reopen. Bob Meg W. W. Kiley and AL Hi Crist arrested for selling liquor near Milwaukee restaurant.
Topeka reports Kansas born artist P Townsley of New York City is in town meeting with local interests. Townsley, noted for illustrative work in wearables magazines and illustrated papers, recently competed with the New York School of Art and studied at Washburn College in the early days. He married Miss Kilmer, daughter of Capt C B Kilmer, at Topeka.
Morris Cummings was arrested in Auburn for horse stealing and theft to Nebraska. Officer Lucas recovered the horse description and learned it had been sold to H Lindsey. A reward of 7544 was offered for the horse and bogey, with the case moving through local resorts and streets as officers pursued leads.
The Commercial Club votes to continue meetings all summer due to heavy business demand. Despite heat, members decide that important matters require ongoing consideration and no adjournment will occur.
Walter J Van Ntee aged 31 died Wednesday at home 71s Taylor Street funeral Friday at 10 am from the residence J A Gorham aged 54 died Wednesday at his home 1000 Harrison Street funeral Friday at 3 pm from the house Gorham was a member of Tincoln Post Wat on 4 wast iv mat temporary Tetiat from plies bata cure i stay were call oh Fanei pot ceees and inka ota seen acaider tupe eared wean Wad skin dseases Gen W Stare ee Pvligow Ad Araola a Bek J Kane Co
State Journal profiled LH Crandell, owner of the Topeka Box Factory, noting talks of a growing trust in the industry. He recalls prior cracker-trust battles, price manipulation, forced partnerships, and a yearslong fight against consolidation that ended with a devastating arson and loss of business.
J L Gilbert, accused of bigamy, faced Judge Hazen in Ames after a district centri Tate witness described him confessing to hating two wives. Gilbert received a light sentence of HW ane 4 jail days 96, amid teary scenes as both wives sat nearby with his accompanying son.
A Detroit Prep Press item recalls a Civil War father and his son discussing war memories at dinner. The old veteran contrasts hardships with modern hotel rates, while a Cuban hero anecdote closes the exchange. Also noted are Union Pacific travel rates to California and the Victor bicycle sale offer.
In Gartieta Park a small turnout marked the twenty-second old settlers gathering as ranks thin. Organizers plan a second picnic later in the summer to recruit and keep the group alive, with Topeka listed as a recruitment site and a civil war era memory invoked by Halliday and others.
The commission appointed by the president to study a feasible Panama route met in Washington in the Corcoran building. Ex-Senator Pasco was absent, Admiral Walker was elected president, and the group visited the president in a formal call before proceeding to the State Department to brief Secretary Hay on their work plan.
A coroner’s inquest erred by naming G. F. Jackson as the slain man in the Jackson-Yeoman shooting. The jury signed the verdict without reading, then learned the victim was David T. Jackson. The misnaming sparked questions about the legality of the inquest.
Washburn College may build its own athletic field as 관심 grows. Officials say this year’s baseball and football teams were among the best in years and interest in sports has revived. A plan for a complete athletic site with facilities including a track gridiron diamond court and grand stand is discussed, with several top players expected to return next year.
The Marion county Republican gathering endorsed a slate headed by J. C. Lilley for treasurer and AL Wietler for sheriff with Burns. Sterling, Erlich, Case and Runkel also named for offices. Support pledged to administration at state and national levels.
A young man robbed Tuesday night in a hotel recovered his cash after a day of searching. At four pm he located the woman on a depot platform about to board a westbound train. She admitted the theft saying she was hard up and needed to replenish her purse. She produced the money from her shoe top and fled as police learned the victim’s name.
Governor Stanly speaks to Friends University graduates in Wichita and plans to resume duties in Topeka soon. He has delivered more speeches since the inauguration than typical for a two year term. Homeseekers Excursion trains to Oklahoma and Texas run on the first and third Tuesdays monthly via the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe route, with broad promotions and low rates. For soil, climate, lands within Oklahoma, request details from Ringer Bros Edmond Okla or T J Nichola Topeka Kansas.
Southern Pacific absorbs the Santa Ana and Newport road, bought by J. Ross Clark, extending from Santa Ana to Westminster via ten miles plus 12 more to Newport Beach, totaling 22 miles. The sale includes tolling stock, tracks, rights of way, the Newport Beach long wharf, and shipping privileges worth 400000 dollars. The coast terminus boosts lumber trade valued at many thousands annually.
Rumors claim Baker and Leland plan to back Bailey for Congress in the First District next year amid U S Senate maneuvering. Leland denies any talks or agreements with Baker. Bailey has reportedly told nothing about his intentions regarding Curtis or allies. Includes travel ads offering Santa Fe tickets from June 26 to July for Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and return.
A cluttered classified notice lists multiple job and rental ads. Positions include a dishwasher, lunch counter worker, and house painter among others. Numerous rooms for rent and various sale items appear, with addresses and contact hints scattered throughout.
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