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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1899
Page
6
A long established drug store emphasizes its graduate pharmacists and disciplined service. The shop highlights polished conduct, pure drugs, and polite handling as core foundations for attracting a discerning public. Prompt personalized prescription work remains central to its offerings.
A mixed batch of brief telegram items from New York to Ottawa reports a candidate for judge in Superior Court, naval orders for Admiral Sebrey, a resigning Canadian MP, a Republican governor’s Cincinnati speech plan, and various local business notices. Also covered are insurance bond issues, a secretive textile manufacturers meeting in Cleveland, and a Topeka weight certificate dispute amid coal weighing claims, plus medical patent claims and a large note about mother’s health benefits from Groggins Miller.
London voices roar over war with the Boers as troops flood into transports and officers prep raids. The army details at Camp Glencoe, inoculation against enteric fever, and political debates color the capital while rumors swirl of engagements and royal intrigue in Europe.
Lord Strathcona and Count Royal vie for the lord rectorship at the University of Aberdeen, vacancy created by the Marquis of Huntley. Feexoty's house at Yarmouth has sold for £460. Miss Munro likely appointed pastor at Brotherton Congregational Church. London to spend £10,000 on a building aiding divided families after disease outbreaks. Fall Cube's The Christian struggles at London Theater. Langtry moves The Degendrates to Garrick. Autumn turf season strong aside from Sloan’s missteps. notable jockeys Hess and Martin prominent. Riley Grannan sails for the United States.
Oct. 21 reports note mixed British views on the Americas Cup result. The Edinburgh Scotsman and Glasgow papers credit American yachtsmen for a fair, square defense, while London observers acknowledge the Shamrock’s strong challenge and lessons for British designers and crews.
Report from Marion County alleges J. M. Miller congressman in the Fourth district pressed for a census bureau clerk post. Local leaders claim Clifford Church secured the job months ago, while Miller and Church dispute residency and service details amid political backing.
The executive committee of the National Conference of Charities and Corrections has set May 15 to 18 for the next gathering in Topeka Kansas though the location was misapplied in initial notices. B F Wilmes of Hassell Kansas seeks a pardon from Governor Stanley for a federal offense but the request cannot be considered as details remain unclear in the damaged text.
Arizona woman bandit Pearl Hart, who escaped from Tucson jail two weeks ago, was arrested today at Deroitig, New Mexico, where she had been active on horseback with a male companion. She will be returned to Tucson tonight.
Governor Stanley grants Urant Horry conditional clemency and citizenship papers to allow registration and voting in the upcoming county election. Terry receives a two year sentence for manslaughter, with release set for October 30 on reform school superintendent J A Eimmumen’s recommendation and the governor’s order.
Samuel Lakin set a new record of 126 for 13 holes at a Topeka golf event with Ned Osborn and Te 1. Klene among others posting notable totals. The report notes improving scores overall and a strong finish by W. H. Rum and H. S. Morgan, with references to local players and college links records.
An East New York elevated train stalled on Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, causing passengers to jump to the pavement. The train lurched, throwing several people to the ground. Five men were seriously wounded and a woman died from shock. witnesses report a man named Lingie Ayu among those injured.
Buffalo Jones of North America returns from New York where he hunted elk and shipped seven buffalo by freight from Woodward Oklahoma and Goodatent Texas to the city. He describes a rough method and the successful capture of three elk near Arkville and furlows hills, and notes plans to supply Hagenbeck in Hamburg with more animals.
Judge William I Stuart finds the Nemaha district court ruling invalid. The case involves the law creating the court of visitation with power to enforce reduced telegraph and power rates. A patron challenged the Postal company's rate denial, and the patron sued in district court. An appeal to the state supreme court is planned.
In a neighborhood dispute over a persistent whistle blown by a man called the Greek, Sergeant Donovan warned him to stop. The persistent nuisance led to a showdown as the sergeant threatened arrest and the Greek challenged the action with repeated defiance.
Linemen Giles Laces Sam Bayless and Oliver Eynich held for copper wire thefts from streetcar and telephone poles. Thieves operated in Oakland and Lawrence, stealing copper wire. railway company offered a $100 reward for the culprits.
Rail timetable note offers a Kansas City and return fare 82.67 from October entry. Sancta Fe service announces daily trains with round trips starting October 22 and continuing through October with one train per day in each direction.
North Topeka updates report social calls, millinery stamps and visits. Cora Wilson ill at home in Elmont. Mrs Myers at Hoyt and Mayetta. G M Thomas of Lansing guests of Oliver Woff. Bowmen to return from Denver. New moves on Jackson street. Preachers plan services at Christian church and Rossville. Oyster supper by Amity lodge. Clergy announce Sunday schedule and origins series. Major Johnson visits kin and Fort Riley Illinois troop link noted.
Letters pour into Topeka hotels asking to reserve rooms for the night of the Twentieth Kansas reception and even the surrounding nights. Hotels prep for heavy business during the Week of the reception as railroads plan special trains into Topeka and back. Some guests will return home after festivities, while many stay over to dodge rush-hour travel on the special trains.
A morning tribute to George W. Mills, late member of the Twentieth Kansas, was sent from Topeka Morist and Tywendeth Kanvas committees. The floral design featured a knapsack made of white carnations and white roses with blue violets, roses, ferns, and an easel display, commemorating his service and death returning from Manila.
Washington October 21 The applications received by the treasury for interest on bonds deposited by national banks to secure circulation and public deposits under the secretary s offer to anticipate interest due to July 1 1900 total 31144 with a government rebate of 5349 The bonds involved amount to 16150250. The rest of the text appears as miscellaneous ad and biographical fragments not providing cohesive additional facts.
A local notice announces a special weekly sale of Majestic Steel and Mailable Iron Ranges. The message mentions travel details via Santa Pa and dates from October 22 to October 20 with a return travel emphasis. A reference to THOMPSON BOW. co. an, Ave appears as the issuer.
Chicago market report notes heavy foreign selling and an expanded visible supply. Wheat opens weaker, with prices slipping to near yearly lows before tentative recovery. Traders monitor early hours as selling pressure abates and bids appear.
Market reports show mixed signals as grain and livestock prices fluctuated. Rio Adriatic trade and New York activity influenced futures, with lower December wheat and firmer coarse grain prices lifting provisions. Buyers and sellers in Kansas City and London confined activity to tentative orders as market mood shifted.
Reading from a historical note on May grain prices and car counts at Topeka and Chicago markets. It mentions wheat and corn values, car totals, and bushel figures for lead commodities.
Fragmented old notice listing multiple help wanted briefs. Mentions a salary offer and places like Monroe and North Topke Road Wake, Baltimore reference, and traveling nurse or pipe maker roles. Details are incomplete and scattered across the limited readable text.
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