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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1899
Page
7
A garbled report notes yesterday's market activity with mixed results. It mentions crops, sugar, and cotton trends, traders at SPC, and caution as frost impacted supplies. references Packers and a September open with prices and advances, though many details are obscured.
The page details a livestock market at Northwosh with cattle and sheep prices, seller notes, and receipts. It includes grain, dairy, and commodity prices from New York markets, with affiliations to JC Goings as grain commissioner and details on shipments, rates, and futures.
Crowds gathered at Chickamauga Park for a monument unveiling honoring Civil War figures and the state’s military history. Major Jamie A. Commatty and General Hov. Boyn tox led a ceremony with speakers including Col Tomlinson and Gov. Mount. The 195 foot tall Ragstadt stone monument features a spiral stairway and commemorates the nation’s military heritage within the National Military Park.
In a town reeling from the Collins case, Johnson Jordan, famed for his link to the affair, was jailed amid a planned reunion. He appeared poised for business, carrying a pocketful of dice including some marked as straight and others questionable.
On September 20 in New York the stock exchange opened tranquil after a feverish period as big interests supported bets to recover recent declines. Prices surged 2 to 3 points in volatile issues, then bears pushed values down sharply across rails and some names, before bulls regained ground with short-covering and a 2 to 4 point rebound in active stocks. The day showed aggressive bears, large offloads, and a late recovery near previous levels.
EL Twit, brother of Dr H KK Tefft, is in Topeka visiting his brother’s family. He is a Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul railroad conductor based in Chisago. Tefft reportedly ran the Chicago train to McKinley’s home during the last presidential campaign and is cited as an enthusiastic admirer. Bennett Book store at 70 Kansas avenue offers letter files and typing supplies.
Butter receipts and market notes show dull trading across commodities. Sugar and coffee movements appear limited with barely steady to dull price tones noted for raw sugar and refined coffee options in New York on September 3.
The Hobertian Brotherhood of America launches a drive among 101000 Bohemians in Chicago to curb suicides tied to Ingersollism. A circular warns against atheistic influence and calls for cooperation to reform mental attitudes. 5000 circulars circulated locally.
Bancord, a Santa Fe shops employee, was killed when crushed between a dummy engine and a coal car. He died en route to Santa Fe hospital from internal injuries after the fatal accident in the machine shop area where a compressed air powered dummy engine operated.
Thomas M. Sayler sues H W Newsome in district court for 2774.75 claiming balance for removing and piling rails on the old Lawrence and Carbondale railroad from Carbondale toward Richland. Sayler says he took up 18 tons at 200 per ton and was underpaid 850, plus 196 for nearby rails. garnishment against Biram Dillon, special master, was ordered by Judge Hook to reach any money due Newsome.
Judge Hazen will not try the Brand ner Webb Nichols injunction in district court. He knows the prior Titleation and asked another to try it. Judge Bland of Atelitson county has agreed to sit, arriving at noon Friday with attorneys notified to be ready.
A new law partnership named Bergen & Dana has been formed by Mr A W Dana and Judge Abeam Bergen. Both partners have operated in Topeka for many years and are established figures in the state's legal community.
Washington notes Wayne Mac Veagh and Capt. Carter in a legal matter with the attorney general. The fragment mentions a Topeka golf event involving W. R. Hore, famed winner of a Baltimore championship, and a 245 yard drive. Indications point to a next week proceeding and a final hearing slated for Wednesday.
Governor Sayers of Texas leads a trust conference in St Louis inviting nine states and notable figures including Governor Pinkee and Attorney General Nolan to press unreserved action against monopolies. The gathering echoes the Chicago meeting with emphasis on concerted state action to curb trust excesses and restore fair competition.
Governor Sayers argues for government intervention to restrain or destroy harmful trusts. He asserts cooperation between federal and state authorities is essential, warning that trust power endangers public welfare and must be checked by careful, united action. Governors Stephens, Pingree, Shaw, Thomas, Nolan and others participate in conference, with committees formed to handle orders and resolutions.
Chicago Sept 20 Over 200 attend the third Citizens' committee meeting forming a sanitarium for consumptives. A new hospital for incurable patients will be built by the Sisters of St Elizabeth's with land bought and a 125000 building for about 250 patients. The project will seek Chicago Medical Society support and includes an Austin location.
A Topeka Journal classified page lists numerous help wanted notices for bookkeepers, housekeepers, and a teacher, plus extensive sale ads for real estate, livestock, and household items. Listings mention wages, locations, and contact care journals, with a mix of positions and sales across many small businesses.
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