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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1899
Page
6
The ad promotes heavy prior purchases with impending price rises and invites shoppers to act quickly. It features 3 piece oak red suits from 12.00 to 35.00, rockers and dinette sets with varied prices, kitchen furniture bargains, safes, baby chairs, cots, and a last day special: a 95 all wool man’s suit offered at 3.95 in grey or brown mixtures.
Buffalo delegates at the National Social and Politics conference debated reform through party action. Rev B F Mills chaired the session as speakers including Senator Laventia and FS Thompson outlined reform aims, party roles, and government by the people with direct legislation.
Brooklyn leaders warn that if city authorities do not meet demands by Sunday, a complete system shutdown will begin at dawn. The dispute centers on control of the transit network and demands from organized workers.
Crawfordsville Ind June 20 General Lew Wallace denounces trusts as the nation’s greatest evil and accuses national authorities led by President McKinley of neglecting the issue. Wallace urges urgent action and reform to curb corporate influence and protect the public interest.
A contested bid by former president Will to remain at the State Agricultural College faces disbelief from regents and a governor backed order terminating his term. The attorney general has deemed certain contracts void, while the administration insists he will not resume duties after July 1.
Havana chronicles report rising crime in Guenajay with highway robbery in Bachicha and attacks near Cabezos and Presto plantation. General Lee is praised for swift actions. Brigadier Wilson says police are not needed and Matanzas officials anticipate ongoing trouble in the province.
Rosa Thompson admitted burglary in district court for breaking into David Ward's home in North Topeka during Decoration Day. She pleaded guilty and received a sentence of ten to thirty-two days in the county jail. Police report says she rummaged closets, took dresses and finery, and wore one dress.
The report notes a bird release by Mr Vesper in Topeka with birds returning home by 2 o clock Wednesday evening. It mentions two sets and a speed record of 50 miles per day. Professor G Benton, once elected president of Upper Town University of Iowa City, offered his resignation to Governor Stanley amid state education leadership changes.
The Santa Fe advertises low excursion rates to multiple destinations including Los Angeles, Pueblo, Denver, Salt Lake City, Glenwood Springs, Richmond, and Indianapolis with dates in July. It touts rock ballast tracks, steel or stone bridges, minimized grade crossings, electric lighting, and Harvey dining service as reasons to travel, with TL King as agent in Topeka, Kansas.
An attorney general sits in his elegant capitol office as indignities multiply daily and hourly beneath him. The public will hold the president responsible for negligence and indifference of his attorney general. The only hope for future action by authorities lies in organizing all laboring men.
Colorado Springs announces a three day Fourth of July event for the Pike’s Peak region with Cripple Creek Denver and Victor competing. Victor will light giant powder on Biz Bull hill and Cripple Creek plans a giant beacon on Mount Pisgah. A 60 by 60 foot pyramid of pine and oil barrels will ignite, visible from Denver and Manitou. Colorado City joins with summit explosions reminding of past gold excitement.
Washington reports official treasury estimates for Spain and Philippines costs, averaging 809000 daily and totaling over 283 million in the past fiscal year. Civil expenses push the grand total beyond 300 million, with war and navy outlays in 1898 and 1899 contrasted and a net excess of 166 million over the peace year of 1898.
Chicago June 30 The Chicago Packing and Provision company shut down saying it would not operate until the strike ends. Most packing houses were buying hogs for slaughter, while a general walkout planned for tomorrow was postponed. Secret meetings discussed delaying action to organize and improve chances for a wider stoppage, with many workers opposing further extension of the strike at present.
Missouri Supreme Court en banc issues writ of ouster on information from Attorney General Crow against 72 foreign fire insurance companies doing business in St. Joseph Missouri for violating the anti trust law act of 187 Under the ruling the companies cannot conduct business in the state
The Chicago reached Delagoa Bay ahead of schedule and Admiral Howison plans a land visit to Pretoria. The overland trip is unusual for a naval admiral and officials expect consultation with the American consul general on issues affecting the Transvaal and Bow Ione.
John T Carpenter, arrested for horse stealing, was released from custody by Serif Cook after the Dover buyer failed to identify the captured man. The buyer claimed he owned the horse via another man. Officer Maze had worked the case two weeks and remained confident in his suspect.
Champion pug Jim Jeffries rode a Union Pacific Pullman through Topeka on Thursday evening en route from Kansas City to Denver. He was accompanied by his brother Jack and Ross O’Neil, with only a few depot spectators noting the arrival during the surprise stop.
Denver Col June 30 In the National Live Stock Association bulletin prospects for a thorough classified livestock census next year are uncertain. At the January convention strong resolutions were adopted. Secretary James Wilson of the Agriculture Department says he has not yet reached the census chief but will begin correspondence to appoint someone in charge of the work and make every effort to proceed.
Washington reports that no colored regiments will be formed for service in the Philippines. Enlisted colored men will join existing colored units in the regular army. Officers are being selected with General Otis naming leaders for regiments to be organized at home. The president will appoint 47 officers, while no general officers are planned due to expected surplus after mustering out old volunteers.
San Francisco reports Dr Rabuta a bacteriologist on the board of health announces examination results from two Japanese drownings linked to the Nippon Maru. Health officials insist no danger to the public yet quarantine remains strict until disease certainty is achieved. steamer crew appeals for release while diplomatic telegraphs note no proof the victims died of plague.
In Winnemucca last evening fifty soldiers from the Twenty-fifth and Twenty-fourth infantry raided a saloon near the station. They wrecked the bar and shot bartender Chris Delzs, with fears that he will die. The station is crowded with fearful citizens as local authorities halt the train to pursue the would-be killer.
Chicago market opened firm but turned light, with crops showing mixed signals. September wheat drifted, corn and oats steadied on favorable weather, while later months moved on expectations of demand and storage effects at Chicago futures levels. Provisions priced with slight gains, led by uncertain demand and seasonal shifts in the market.
Market notes show hog receipts estimated with uncertain demand and veal at lower bids. Cattle and calves steady to weak with cows and heifers led by moderate prices. total receipts and shipments listed with mixed demand and market activity.
Markets in Topeka report mixed cattle and grain prices with bids and items listed for No 2 wheat and oats. Fragmentary OCR shows references to cattle pigs and grain grades though details are unclear. A dated market snapshot highlights commodities and values present in the Topeka exchange.
The report lists varied market activity with butter prices at 1s per pound, oats and corn quantities noted, and September bids for wheat and corn. It highlights weekly totals for wheat and corn clearances, stock movements toward Duluth, and cattle receipts with mixed prices for natives, feeders, and breeders.
A garbled transcription discusses Kansas City produce and financial markets with mentions of wheat, dairy, bonds, government securities, sugar, and foreign exchange. It references Joseph’s Tips, stock movements, and a forecast about market trends and investments in metropolitan and western markets, including notes on receivers and shippers of grain.
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