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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1899

Page

7

Continental Insurance Rates War Alarm Topeka Agents

The Continental demands to stem rate declines, citing a six month loss of over $100,000 and urging Topeka agents to push for higher and more equitable rates. President Moore warns that continued rate reductions threaten competition and access to affordable insurance, accusing rival tactics of private malice and potential market consolidation.

Continental Insurs Topeka Continental Insurance Company Tte B.C. Moore Continental Moore Total Boards Intel Corpa

Twentieth Kansas Band Concerts at Grand Opens House

Topeka and Kansas visitors will hear the Twentieth Kansas band at the Grand Opens House on Thursday afternoon and evening. Two concerts are planned with a 2 20 pm and 6 pm conclusion. The programs include marching tunes and the Philippine campaigne favorites A Hot Tip and Heroes and Stripes Forever. Proceeds benefit band members.

Topexa Kansas

Transportation plan for Kansas troops revealed

Secretary of State Clark, State Treasurer Grimes, and State Auditor Cole lead a committee on transporting Kansas companies. They coordinated routing from Topeka to home towns across several railroads to organize troop movements.

Clark Grimes Cole Kansas Tofo

McGifert Controversy Likely to Grow From Trial

New York October 3 A New York presbytery committee failed to force Arthur C. McGifert of Urton Seminary to resign. At its meeting the panel decided to report to the presbytery at its next session on November 8. The group fears McGifert’s views diverge from church decisions and plans to request guidance from the General Assembly in May.

McGiffert New York New Yorkresbytery Arthur C. McGifert Urton Seminary Quieuy Presbytery Presbyterian Viary

Attorney General Details Stockyards Case Before Supreme Court

Kansas City stockyards company faces a U S Supreme Court review on enforceable charges. Attorney General Godard argues averages show profits would jump if the new law applied. He cites historic stock issues and dividends totaling 2 444 500 paid cash and 5 962 240 issued as stock dividends, with a 21 53 percent average rate over 25 years. The case awaits a November hearing after Justice Brewer recovers.

Kansas City Stock Yard Company Godard Am Fullows Kansga City Luck Kansas City Stock Yards Company Aes Tron TEBE Cne Bt Nent Ocs Stockyards Company TSO Supreme Court of the United States Davin J. Brewer Topeka

Veatibuted Train Wrecked in Carbon Pennsylvania

Train No 6 on the Pittsburg and Western road wrecked at Carbon Pennsylvania about dusk yesterday. Fireman George Holbtaday was killed and Engineer Capps along with the baggage master were slightly hurt. No passengers were injured.

Pittsburg

Thirty second reaches Manila Washington Oct War ent

The report notes the Thirty second reaching Manila and Washington with details on officers and volunteers. It mentions a general and names several officers, including Ti mon and Glen Ewenty. Casualty information is limited and fragmentary in the text.

Manila Washington

The Working Force Those Who even to ee of Reception The Nation

Committee lists for state and local groups handling reception duties for the Twentieth Kansas event. Names include Marion Madden Emporia and J Roscuriin Jene among state chairmen, with numerous ward and local members, officers, and reception chairs across Kansas cities. A long roster details committees for Music Printing Transportation and Fireworks, with notable figures such as Jonathan Dacoree Shatrnens and Arthur Capper involved.

Marion Joan Madden Emporia Watrous Burlington J. Roscuriin Jene Sam Kimble Manhattan Stocks Blue Rapids A. MH. Ealis Beloit Samea Flies Colby N- E. McCormick Phillipsbore A. W. Smith M.D. Samps Salina J.D. Walker Girard 3. Lite M. Ury Fort Scott Kansas City A. L. Selig Law Ward FL Bonebrake C. A. Saas Warner Crosp Whittelaey Wolf FL P.ee Wm Green J. E. Moore James Huy Ipance Ht. Crosby I. We Going J.B. Warner D. W. Millivans Breas F. Mackennan M. Holman Cateman Culley M.D. Henderson Abe Steinberg Gao W. Parkhurst A. M. Puller Jonathan D. Norton J. W. F. Hughes SM. Fox Tadney W. Doston Perorniion M. Stone John Dudley Otto Larkhanke Fred Roundtrey Hodiway L. St Pennel Rideers C. H. Netters L. H. Greenwood Dora Gandy Coulter Mattie Zook Flora Shearer Sarah Penny Woman's Relief A. Wisen Information C. A. Fellows Reuben Wade A. J. Davis A. A. Andey

Fragmentary note on stamps and city changes in Berlin

An unclear clipping references stamps from January 1 bearing a bust and a statement on page seven about Continental Insurance base rate changes. It mentions Philadelphia and a person named Cooley who had been allowed to participate in games, but details are fragmentary and uncertain.

Berlin Continental Insurance Company Bporti Ae Philadelphia Cooley

Market Report Shows Mixed Wheat Trading Morning

Chicago and Ontario markets opened with weakness amid European selling and favorable weather. December wheat prices slipped as traders weighed stock and weather factors. Reports from Minneapolis and Duluth show varied bids while pork products, ribs, and lard traded with shifting demand.

Chicago Wilay Sarah Minneapolis Duluth Cota Munca Eae Ener Sas

Chicago Livestock Market Report

Chicago market notes hogs and beef with sparse figures and trader chatter. Estimated receipts and prices appear, with mention of beeves and loads of cattle, while market activity and brokers’ reactions are briefly described.

Chicago Beeves Taeren Belessi Wesckers Beasia

Cattle Receipts and Market Notes From Topeka and Kansas City

Receipts and market notes from Topeka and Kansas City show cattle and hogs steady with mixed grain and hay prices. Reports include wheat, corn, and butter markets, with stock movements, port shipments, and financial summaries from grain receivers and brokers.

Kansas City Texas Naive Seegers Math Hogs Hevelits Eax Gee Jet Gorkers Seele We Artis Cee Ince

FOR RENT HOUSES AND REAL ESTATE ADS COMBO

A jumble of old classified lines lists rental offers and sales pitches. Entries include a four room house for rent on Filimars street, inquire 538 Palmore street, and a two story or three room cottage near depot. Also advertising estate sales, restaurant for sale, and French Jersey cow for sale. Many lines are incomplete or fragmented.

W. F. Fogaboom Fopeka Inquire Palmore Street Lyon Wea Cittage Hancoc Sigel Sants Po Doran Commulan Messer College Avente

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