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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1899
Page
5
The Topeka area muddles through a busy slate of political rallies and civic notices. Senators, state superintendents and county officials appear in speeches, church events, and reception planning as the Twentieth Kansas anniversary approaches. Local crimes, transfers, and street work updates fill out the day’s page.
Mrs Drikht was chosen pianist for the ninth time for the coming year. Beges will depart from his post as grand secretary at the corner of Bitth and Quincy streets.
The Twentieth Kansas reception committee met to plan the parade with Gen. Hughes as chief marshal. A large event is expected with accommodations for up to 400, and local doctors and ambulances will be on standby. Buttons for sale at 35 cents each are planned, with proceeds to benefit the celebration. The committee will coordinate with school officials and Governor Stanley on logistics and transport.
City officials praised the crematory after a test burn of 26 sacks of street refuse and a large fat hog. In 15 minutes the refuse, burned in recaling holes, produced no unpleasant odor. A follow up test is planned next week with a larger load, with Mayor and Council members affirming the plant as a long needed, efficient institution.
Congressman Charles Grosvenor of Ohio spoke two hours to a sizable crowd in Kearney Nebraska, urging Republicans to welcome Populists who would leave their party after this year. He criticized Democrats over the McKinley administration and the Philippine policy, drawing vigorous applause and expressing optimism about Nebraska politics.
In Topeka racing notes, Little Squaw a four-year-old pacing mare owned by a Topeka concern, won decisively in Dallas last week with a time of 210K and a 390 mark, earning praise for a late surge. Ownership linked to Oscar Burs and a Topeka railroad fan, with reports of wagering and transfers surrounding the stakes.
The supreme court decision concerns Scott County bonds owned by the state school fund. Interest totaling 5.76 remains unpaid as county officials refused to levy needed taxes. The county treasurer also declined to act, triggering a notice to county officials to collect and remit the money due the state.
In Topeka reports say Adjutant General Pos will return with the Twentieth and Rot with the Governor an intended when he left Topeka. Mr Fox is said to have been asked to remain in San Francisco to assist in prepaying the tails of the trip for the Governor. Stanley will arrive home next week and Henry Allen private secretary will leave for San Francisco to accompany the Twentieth home.
Dr C W Laffingwell of St Marys Knoxville with Mrs Walp visits as they plan Sunday departure for Ditnuts Tenn She is editor of The Lividge Chinese sabville Cycle Races reporting an Oct 14 meet at Cotteeum with racing and exhibition One five mile match race saw a fall and a minor scramble with no injuries Mile handicap results list Charles Bitler J Eaton WW F Stafford and times near 24 Time 1 20 4 5
Pleasant Hit) Fred Stantey to wed Mise Mageie Korte next Wednesday evening. Burlingame’s F. Austin and Topeka’s Anna Thomas wed this morning by Jude Dolman. Ramsey reports a joist pull near Keneas Ave. Sylvian Kine arrested. Miles McCarthy stars at Grand Opera House next Saturday. Mrs Elsie Cleveland linked to Chas Clarke case. Messenger boy incident near Divyetes leaves one injured but courier unhurt. Insurance man James Berne hosts guests. crowd disrupts with scrambles. Supreme Court case Pulloon-Stuart submitted. decision due by Wednesday. Runaway at Bisath junction. wagon collision injures horses. eerie events at the Carhelie church. Local notices, ads, and theater listings fill the page.
Tickets go on sale October 14 to 16 for city pairs Portland Tacoma and Seattle, offering a single round trip fare. The notice mentions a November 16 deadline and hints at pricing and sale dates, with era language reflecting a promotional transit offer.
Mr A A Robinson president of the Mexican Central railway is at his Topeka home for a few days then will travel to City Mexico to resume duties. The company plans improvements to make the road second to none in North America, including new branches to the Pacific coast with completion expected next year, enhancing traffic to the Orient.
The Muiroy Chandler Colored Minstrel company presents a performance at the Grand Opera House this evening. The troupe, 33 performers, travels from Fort Scott to St Joseph and will arrive by Missouri Pacific train at 5 o’clock. A parade on Kansas Avenue precedes the open engagement.
The State Journal notes a Friday filing in district court at 2 pm for a divorce involving Mrs. Pugh and Mr. Pugh born from a Kingfisher Ok marriage on January 12, 19, with one son Winfred. The petition cites alleged gross neglect and secrecy, suggesting no contest. Treasurer Edward F Millholland, ex Baltimore Sun reporter, now oversees duties at the agency with Alitolland and Heart Grescitt managing operations.
Market report shows limited price movement in wheat with sparse demand and mixed futures. Cattle and hog markets feature steady to modest gains amid thin buying, while provisions and butter receipts reflect light activity and modest price shifts.
Fragmented OCR describes dairy product pricing and coupons, mentioning creamery items, market references, and promotional notes. It notes a 15 percent offer, factory references, and various product bundles including fats and cream, with scattered mentions of New York markets and dated lines.
Historical stock and commodity notes reference wheat prices, barley, sugar, and trading opinions. Mentions of December wheat, stock market actions, London orders, and local Topeka figures including Arthur Joseph and J. C. Goings. Indicates cautious trading outlook and potential stock moves.
Classifieds from a Kansas avenue newspaper listing numerous help-wanted ads and misc. notices. Entries include requests for general labor, housework, sales agents, clerical help, cooks and waitstaff, stenographers, and various trades. Several ads mention pay per week, travel, and living arrangements. addresses city and street names appear, with numerous offers and inquiries across the local labor market.
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