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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1899
Page
8
A Topeka edition lists events and updates from schools, hospitals, and city life. It mentions Santa Fe train schedules, fresh fever cases, parade plans, and upcoming community meetings while noting public notices and local personalities.
Promotional copy extols Grape-Nuts with claim of seventeen body nutrients. Describes wheat base and sugar content and advises sensible diet for well being.
The text strings together disjointed items including train notes to Atchison and UcStemoditn, a reference to five reception foo, Hapgood paying fines for an incident with McCiininck, and a Manitou backman story. It mentions a Union Pacific attorney, a chestful of saddles lost toward Auburniaie, a rescued horse, and carnival street elements with Krewe organizing efforts.
New York pastry makers react as the American Pastry and Manufacturing Co assent to modern delivery by automobile. The trust, capitalized at 5,440,000 dollars, plans to streamline sales in the city with new vehicles. Some independent bakers vow to oppose the consolidation to the bitter end.
Kansas City on September 20 saw cattle prices climb to new highs as limited supply drove bids. The Globe Commission Company sold Kansas steers at 50 dollars per hundredweight to a large packer, reflecting rising demand and tighter supplies. The market remained active as buyers sought term and steady throughput.
Charles Wilcox a Colorado planner and longtime police official died at the county hospital from Brights disease traced to a bullet wound through the kidneys 24 years ago during a quarrel with a lieutenant he was eyeing to arrest The death marks the end of a career as Denver police deputy US marshal and deputy sheriff with service across local and federal law enforcement
Newport reports Count Glevcki, recently from Austria, drew applause at a dinner dance for M. G Deschamps. He tossed $10 bills to the musicians after an Austrian gavotte, causing excitement and a round of cheers as the band shared the unexpected windfall. The cash did not fully circulate, leaving some denominations torn in two.
Washington observers report quiet inquiries into next winter’s currency legislation. Leaders see conservative measures likely as the Gage scheme and Dawes report fall from favor. Republican lawmakers favor broader reform, with national bank bond secured circulation and a $25,000 cap for small towns, but fear a gold reserve contraction from any rigid reserve policy.
Partial OCR notes discuss money schemes and the president's plan, suggesting general support but with fragmented wording and no clear entities or outcomes.
Des Moines Iowa September coroner s jury probes Rock Island wreck near Iowa City where two Filitoad men and two tramps died. Dispatcher John Jones of Dee Morris guiles accused of criminal carelessness. crew exculpated for following orders. Jones and wife dispute. Jury planned to return verdict after years in Rock Island service amid questionable conduct and missing witness.
In New York Democratic primaries John Sheehan defeated Frank J. Goodwin backed Croker in the ninth district amid cheers at Pequod club. Confusion over bogus ballots and contentious scenes followed as supporters tore up a Croker portrait and clashes with police occurred before Sheehan's victory was confirmed.
Fragmentary report from the Democratic club in the district describes a clash at a meeting where Isaac H. Hopper reportedly overthrew Charles Weide, the present leader. The scene involved uneasy exchanges and shifting allegiances as party members questioned the leadership.
New York on September 26 reports all cabinet members refused attendance at the Dewey celebration. Secretary of the Navy John D. Long declined to be present in Washington due to engagements, while Secretary James Wilson cited business pressures. Governor Roosevelt has accepted. Parade seating limits will restrict spectators to about 70 000. many crowds hindered by parade trucks and electrical work.
A telegram from Shiga governor reported by the Empress of India says the Kenn Maru foundered in a typhoon off Hana kaw i Biwa Lake. Fifty passengers were aboard, mostly women and children. Twelve drowned, two fatally injured, and eight crew members perished with the vessel.
Sept 20 in Marysville Curi Naaf was instantly killed while driving a lumber load when the timber shifted spooking the horses causing a runaway. He was a member of the Bons of Herman a German insurance lodge.
New York September 20 The heavyweight title bout between Tom Sharkey and Jim Jeffries is postponed from October 23 to October 27 after a meeting of managers William Brady and Tom O’Rourke. The delay allows the Coney Island club more time to arrange the boxing card during the big week, with two undercard bouts set for October 3 and 4.
Detroit Sept 20 Eight of ten events carded for opening day of the International live bird and target shooting meet were completed before darkness halted the rest. Crosby won the first event with 15 birds and King took the second with 15 targets. Crosby and Blossom tied for the third with two each, Blake won the fourth in 15 birds, Parker and No tied for first in the fifth with 15, Allen led the sixth in 15 targets, and Crosby and Gilbert tied for first in the eighth with 01 each.
Washington reports that Treasury checks for anticipated October interest on government bonds were mailed. The sum could approach five million dollars and may reach New York soon. Authorities consider possible government aid if New York bankers cannot manage current demands. Deposits and disbursements by government officers show unusual strength. no plan to impose deposits or alter bank reserves presently.
David G Shafer, bicycle race promoter, casts his fortunes with the Arena Athletic Club after failing to secure riders for the cycle meet. He claims the law enforcers hindered cheap riding and that the Arena Club has dropped the event while transferring contestants to other lanes. Shafer says he has secured for the Kansas City Athletic Club a plate line up including Cooper, Kiser, MacParland, Stevens, Kimble, Freeman, Gardior and Plater starting September.
A Port of Spain dispatch reports a Venezuelan schooner loaded with firearms and war material departed toward Mexico amid vigilance by observers. The account includes comments on political tension and potential international implications.
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