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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
13
The Shawnee Grocery offers per dozen prices on grape product items and preserves. It advertises vinegar, Kansas potatoes per bushel, and evaporated apples with extra prunes, plus baking powders and other goods. The note invites trades and cash payment for balance.
Officials at the courthouse discuss plans to address cleanliness and inspection by the board of health. Proposals include washing windows, buying feather dusters, and training staff, with a later note on Cowherd’s renomination and a political update from Independence Day activities.
Merchants of Topeka organize the street fair with Swift & Hotby, Mount Carmel Coal Company, and others aboard. Monday night they plan a committee meeting to finalize exhibits and entertainment. A British exhibitors event is planned with a good crowd expected. posters show growing interest for the expo as Topeka anticipates a busy fair week.
Chicago May 12 Propised changes to the organic law of the church came to the free today during a general conference. The report of the Di tal Commission appointed four years ago to revise the law was presented with amendments to article three and other provisions. Delegates debated bishops and ministers eligibility while several motions sought to redefine church offices. A committee proposed benevolence distributions and reduced salaries for bishops, with discussions to continue at the next session. Postmaster Guthrie advances plans for a state convention in Topeka next Monday evening and has formed a visiting postmasters committee.
Three garnishment cases involving the Bike name were heard in the ay court this morning. One defendant Rowley Snow received a judgment of 1608, and Wiltam Green faced a judgment of $us.e0. The proceedings mention a sale action and a local business named New and Improved. Swan fountain is cited as made by Mabe Totd Gard. Bennetts book store at Kansas avenue is referenced.
In a Wyandotte County and two Graham County actions, Union Pacific faces claims arising from a mail train incident near Borve on October 24 and the death of G Purple in a Wyoming wreck. Mrs Cassondra Purple seeks damages totaling 5000 for loss of her husband, reported as Kansee City resident.
The Ottawa paper notes resolutions adopted by the state legislature urging the governor to press Congress to grant interstate commerce power to set just railroad rates. It quotes criticism of state officials for not pursuing federal remedies and the governor’s reply urging action through the Interstate Commerce Commission and Congress.
The Twentieth Kansas Infantry holds a meeting in Lawrence to elect officers and plan an annual reunion, outlining the composition of the company and the intent to hold future gatherings in conjunction with the GA reunion. Also noted is the incorporation of Lyons State Bank with Robert Bigding Co acquiring the local bank and electing officers J Ainsworth Griff Doddridge Wilt ies MeNlRtant cashier and others.
A woman at 5 Quincy Street attempted self harm by swallowing carbolic acid after a heated family dispute. Sheriff Cook intervened after bystanders chased the suspect, who then surrendered the bottle. The danger was averted and she pledged not to attempt again.
Union leaders press for recognition as street railway workers prepare for a Sunday conference to map actions. National leaders and business heads discuss settlement terms with Transit Company officials while police plan limited guarding of power houses and car sheds.
In Topeka two key manufacturing firms, the Chas. Wolf Packing company and Otto Kuehne & Co. preserving and vinegar Works, are highlighted as city pride. The text notes they began small, now employ many workers, pay substantial wages, and produce top U S home products like bacon breast meats catsup pickles preserves and vinegar. Citizens are urged to favor these local industries through grocery and butcher shops.
A Santa Fe finance committee reports a $3,000 contribution from Hall Lithographing Company and Chas Wolff Packing Company with plans to announce six more similar subscriptions. The current $1,000 subscriptions include Cree k y Brothers Wilder 8,2.3, and the group hopes Weather Bureau notes describe winds, humidity, and a pending thunderstorm tonight.
Chicago May 1 market report shows corn active slump early with slight adjustments. Receipts 306 cars. July contract steady to higher, then sagged to near support levels as shorts covered. Weather favorable, demand fragile, oats and wheat fluctuated amid mixed buying interest and contract activity.
Market notes from Kansas City and Topeka on May 12 show mixed grain bids, with wheat and corn prices drifting. Reports mention No. 3 spring wheat, No. 2 wheat, and various fat cattle receipts, plus quotes for eggs and produce, reflecting a cautious trading mood across grain, meat, and dairy markets.
A pile of classified style lines offers help wanted, housing, and misc services. Entries include odd spelling and garbled locations such as Topeka and Park St, with calls for a general housemaid, a middle-aged man, bright women, and sales jobs. Also includes requests for horses, fabric, and equipment, plus stock market and mining adverts. overall a chaotic early 20th century classifieds page.
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