Property ad promises wide exposure for rentals and sales
An advertisement note promotes easy statewide listings for property to rent or for sale, claiming it will attract many applications or inquiries and help place the property quickly.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1900
Page
5
An advertisement note promotes easy statewide listings for property to rent or for sale, claiming it will attract many applications or inquiries and help place the property quickly.
A terse notice offers limited stock of goods for sale with pricing set at six cents per week. The seller asks if readers have any changes in their business or mariners, requesting prompt information and indicating no desire for further investments.
A Tribune summary from Weetington discusses the Army law of 1898 and the Cockr-German act, noting that reductions apply to regulars and not necessarily to volunteers. It cites estimates of total active and retired personnel, including officers and cadets, and questions plans to restore numbers to pre Spanish war levels.
Delegates from Kansas start their journey to the national Populist convention with meetings in Kansas City and a Dolly banquet in Denver area clubs. Officials report seventy of eighty four delegates have begun travel toward Sioux Falls for the convention while proxies cover the rest.
In Lincoln Nebraska the Topeka Whist Club claimed the silver loving cup after defeating Kansas City by three points. The cup will be shown at Topeka Whist Club rooms tonight while the next challenge will be arranged within three weeks.
State secretary D G Tliviaga announces a forthcoming W Conference meeting at 2 Ransis avenue with many notable delegates and speakers expected. The gathering, labeled highly important for the camp, will feature Duby Sid and A. Towse among others, drawing broad interest across the state.
May 7 Buffalo New Jersey reports Lacka Wanna and Erie employees remain at work while wage petition issues are debated by Lehigh Valley officials. Western New York and Pennsylvania crews await President De Courcey’s arrival. Erie railroad switchmen unionization grows as tensions rise and a strike seems possible within 24 hours.
Commissioner Wilson of the internal revenue bureau issues new instructions effective May. From June 1, 1400, manufactured goods exported to Hawaii in bond must pay tax or forfeit drawback. Includes distilled spirits and related products, fermented liquors, and other items listed in schedule B of the war revenue act of 184% context notes.
A Topeka confectionery on Joint Kansas Avenue reported a missing cash drawer last night. A clerk, Louis Jr, dozed at front, woke to find the drawer gone with about $2 in change. The empty drawer was later found in an alley behind W A L Thompson hardware store. Police were notified.
An ad offers free tooth extractions from 5 to 10 am to introduce patent painless techniques. It lists 15 day prices including $10 for a set of teeth and $15 for best teeth with 22k gold crowns, gold and silver fillings, and promises 10 year guarantee. Location is American Dental Parlors at 712 Kansas Ave.
In Clay Center a quarrel over a Farmers and Merchants club fund of about 784.50 sparked a dispute after a city election defeated a joint liquor policy. The club treasurer refuses to pay funds without majority written instruction, while the bank and comptroller investigate alleged missing liquor stock and checks drawn on the club’s account.
In Chicago on May 7 a circuit court decree grants the Inter Ocean access to the Associated Press news service and lifts the AP ban on suspending the paper. The ruling finds AP a public interest entity and voids certain AP by laws and contract provisions that restricted exchange of news with perceived antagonists. The contract remains valid apart from the struck provisions, and AP personnel are enjoined from suspending the Inter Ocean’s service.
Washington May 1 report on Senate approval of conference on army appropriation with Hawley Sewell and others named as conferees. Colorado cooperative colony desert lands debate includes Hansbrough Carter Sullivan among conferees. Everett port of entry in Puget Sound passed. Sulzer’s suspension attempt expressing sympathy for South African Boers halted. quarrels over journal approval and procedure noted.
Governor Tanner from Springfield arrived in Peoria with Mrs. Tanner and aides to back the Republican state convention. He said the effort targets party control of the next Legislature, not a single U.S. senator, and warned against nominating a senatorial candidate. He planned to open headquarters at the National Hotel that afternoon.
The Chicago session of the Methodist General Conference featured brisk debate and lively meetings. Opponents blocked Dr M Buckley’s resolution to remove contentious articles from the Daily Advocate and backed individual communion without discussion. The conference approved Huckles’ resolution on suppression of certain rights by a close vote after free remarks. Delegates urged openness on these topics. Dr J B Price questioned the amusement clause, arguing it may be unconstitutional, as the panel noted the paragraph’s long-standing origin.
Wellington passes a motion to forward 5,000 pounds to Canadian premier Sir Wilfrid Laurier for Ottawa disaster relief. The decision marks a notable pledge from New Zealand as Ottawa seeks aid from international allies.
A Washington report recounts arguments by Robertson and allies on martial law in the Tang region and the authority of U S troops and federal officials. Sherriam and others are cited as central figures arguing for president control versus dual authority amid unrest.
The van gaard of the People's party convention arrives with notable figures including Senator Allen of Nebraska and Congressman Sutherland. Senators Butler and Pettigrew, J B Weaver, and multiple correspondents join as delegates arrive from Kubans, Nebraska, Colorado, Texas and others amid tight hotel capacity. The Washington arc event leans toward adjournment after nomination, with vice presidency to be arranged by conference with the Democratic convention in Kansas City depending on sentiment.
The market opened lower on weaker cables but steadied, with light trade and heavy wheat and corn activity. Cattle and hog receipts sold, prices mixed. soybeans and oats mixed to lower, with provisions weaker amid softer hog values. Local and regional bids varied as producers weighed near term demand and futures trends.
Topeka market reports and New York money trends describe higher cash grain receipts, lower wheat prices, and shifting finance as interior crop shipments loom. The market notes carry Liverpool telegrams and price movements for wheat corn oats and provisions amid bank activity and shipping outlooks.
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