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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1899
Page
7
The report surveys a broad market picture with references to grain futures, livestock futures, dairy prices, and commodity shipments. It notes shifts in wheat and corn values, cattle and hog markets, and regional price spreads, citing traders and commissions in Topeka and Minneapolis while mentioning notable price ranges and shipment activity.
Market analysts report mixed signals as private sector activity edges higher. Trade data show cautious consumer demand amid inflation concerns, with firms cutting capital expenditures in anticipation of tighter credit conditions later this year.
The Forepaugh-Sells circus dazzled crowds though sheriff’s agents failed to serve papers on a Sells brother. Performances ranged from daring trapeze to burlesque music with crowd-pleasing acts. The boxing match between Kid Mo-Se y and J. J. Corbett drew attention while trained horses and wild animals showcased the show’s variety.
Carl Selgert son of Prof Juline Selmert left home ten weeks ago to join Wallace's circus. He was bitten by a tiger in a Washington hospital after blood poisoning set in. His leg was amputated to save his life, but he died three hours later without revealing his parents' home.
London reports crowded arrivals as the White Star Line completes the Oceanic, leaving 500 to 600 Americans stranded in the city. Tourists scramble for steamship or other transport, with a local agency offering limited fares and berber chair tours while expectations for next year’s Party exhibition suggest worse conditions.
Water shortage at the state pen leads to reduced operations as wells run dry. Officials report limited supply affecting inmates and staff, with maintenance crews scrambling to locate backup sources and ensure basic needs are met.
Warden Tomlinson reports ongoing digging near supply pumps to locate a larger water source as the present pumps show partial failure. Officials have worked several days to strike a new well, aiming to prevent future shortages during seasonal declines. Local authorities monitor progress and expect improvements once a viable aquifer is reached.
Washington, six expt. 7 Comptroller Charles G Dawes considers appointing a receiver for the wrecked Atchison National Bank. Applications from Frank Crowell and others are under review amid political friction between Curtis Baker Leland and others. No decision yet and the pick should be a local, non former bank official.
Washington reports Dr. Edward Bodine, United States consul at Canton, will be ordered back or reassigned to a new consular post. The yearlong inquiry faulted his troubles on a Chinese interpreter named Chung, who fearing punishment fled to Macao with the danger of exposure.
The comptroller of the treasury approves a claim by two residents of Louisiana seeking redemption of 32.00 in mutilated paper currency they say they found. A Montgomery dispatch reports a private letter from Washington notes a new appointment to Samoa for W. E. Chambers of Alabama.
Stanley Hedges reports Governor Stanley travels to Chicago for the Clyre Federation meeting to learn how to aid state officials in suppressing trusts. He opposes trusts and hopes the conference will yield actionable remedies, urging unified state action and inter state cooperation to curb price increases and push out small businesses while preserving fair competition.
Nortonville judicial convention adjourned for one week without choosing a candidate. At 7 pm next Thursday five ballots had been cast for Judes with the final count matching the list of ten Johnson and ten Hurrell votes. Incumbent Judge Johnson pursues further to Topeka seeking Gov. Stanley’s appointment amid county sourness over the defeat and bitter convention contest.
Eldorado Republican editor T. R. Murdock endorses Senator Lucien Toker and Gemabiintuar sa cota auther tine atne toe turn own for reelection. He praises Baker as fair, incorruptible, independent, and not beholden to any crowd or push. The piece notes no evident opposition to Baker’s statewide support.
Declines the position of major in the forty fourth volunteers at Fort Leavenworth Kansas due to health and private interests. Also includes scattered rental notices and lodging requests from Topeka and Lincoln streets with various furnished rooms and stores for rent.
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