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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1899
Page
7
A brief notice lists Office 606 Kanass Avenue in Oval Hub Clothing Store and CHICAGO MEDICAL INSTITUTE located in TOPEKA KAS. The fragment confirms business addresses for two entities in a historical directory style.
A ministerial union committee chaired by Rev. L. W. Sith discussed federation efforts and held a session to fill out forms, while Rev. Ale. Wagner and others questioned the approach and the readiness of pastors from different denominations to unite. Proceedings moved to next Monday morning as leaders weighed how to engage congregations and avoid alienating parishioners. Supporting notes touch on church attendance, interdenominational collaboration, and public response.
A fragmented report notes weekly bank reserve and loans activity with reserves at Burpee and Circulation figures around 153 500. It mentions a 47 percent hold in excess of legal requirements and references Washington and Colorado features along with a color story about the Oran Canon.
A garbled market note reports on "Chiosgo" trading activity with mentions of timber, wines, and bees. Fragments reference bees, stocks, and market watchers reacting to declines and gains. Details are unreadable but imply late October activity and general market tilts.
London market notes warn that war opening risks a global financial panic. London banks face scarce foreign bills, heavy remittance strain, and possible credit tightening. Rand mine shares fall as the Transvaal issue and Rhodesian operations threaten gold supply while England’s capacity to pay gold abroad is scrutinized.
John Quick, a McPherson county recruit, recounts service in the Philippines with Company M, Twentieth Kansas. He sailed from the United States in fall, arrived Manila harbor in December, and details guard and outpost duties. He notes a false alarm when city troops were said to be attacked and a circus night outbreak caused surprise.
The Freeport council takes a preliminary step toward acquiring the municipal water works plant. The move signals long term city control of water services, aiming to improve supply reliability and curb costs for residents. Details outline purchase options, funding, and regulatory approvals required to finalize ownership.
A testimonial from A W Sharper of Indianapolis praises Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets for nervous dyspepsia and stomach weakness. He claims lasting relief, better sleep, and improved health after years of ineffectual remedies. Also notes widespread use of the medicine and requests a booklet on stomach disease.
Chicago brokers offer to sell the city the waterworks plat for 245000, to be paid with city water fund certificates at 5 percent. Certificates run one to thirty years, with yearly installments about 14000 for interest on unissued maturities. A late legislature allows cities to acquire water systems by issuing certificates against the plant, securing the works without rate increases as net profits and hydrant rentals cover installments.
Major Jones U S A quartermaster who served at Manila since the city fell arrives aboard the Cipite from Hong Kong and Yokohama via Honolulu to report to Washington. The article notes a preliminary plan to keep about 59 000 troops on Luzon for ten years and mentions other returning servicemen and assorted help-wanted notices from the Journal.
Real estate ad describes multiple parcels including four lots with fruit and shade trees, barn, a low drive access, and a nine room house with cellar. Also lists chicken pens, ducks, beehives, and pasture features. Mentions cash or payments with balance monthly and directs to Frank J. Brown at 17 Columbian Bldg.
A collage of classifieds and notices lists CHEAP PONY for carrier, FOR SALE items including a horse and phaeton, bed and springs, piano, red spring wagon, and a bicycle. Also includes requests for room rentals, doctors and dentists, and references to patent matter ads, with various addresses in Topeka and Chicago.
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