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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1899
Page
6
Page text outlines church services across multiple congregations with sermons, meetings, and religious activities. Mentions specific churches, ministers, and scheduled events, including prayer, lectures, and Saturday excursions. Note the wholesale eviction mention concludes a bulletin-like listing of local religious and civic notices.
North Topeka residents share news of visitors and family visits. Mrs Jame Morris entertains relatives in Hoyt while Mabel Jett and Mim Jett of Paramore enjoy quiet gatherings. Local ministers plan services at Asbury Chapel and Christ Church with a full schedule of morning and evening worship.
Tickets to Kansas City and return via Rock Island Route on sale September 27 to October 7. Travel from Topeka at 7:30 a.m. arrives Kansas City at 9:15 a.m. Return trip leaves Kansas City at 10:30 p.m. arrives Topeka at 4:20 a.m. Reference to Rock Island used for period travel.
Farmers are urged to note ticket sales for two routes to Wichita. The Great Hook Island line offers round trips at $4.62 with tickets on sale September 24 to 30 inclusive and a return by October 1. The Great Rock Island line lists $4.82 round trip with sales September 26 to 30 inclusive and return by October.
Rumors allege Chester T. Lang plans to punish W. M. Wallace of Kingman by removing him from the internal revenue post for alleged partisanship as the race for Congress in the Seventh district tightens. Wallace, a deputy collector, and Lang deny the charges, while Kansas political rivals debate the tale’s truth and intent.
The rate auditor's staff refiles and reorganizes the wagonload of records, chiefly vouchers, into a numbered filing series. A new large steel filing case is installed in the vault for secure storage to protect against fire and loss. Some historical treasury raid vouchers are kept in vault storage to prevent theft.
The Republicans assert the state agricultural college shows the college’s condition under the current administration with enrollment figures cited. They contrast enrollments during Republican rule with those during Populist governance, arguing the college improved under their tenure.
The state election commission will meet Tuesday to hear the first contest over the nominating certificates filed under the Fulldom ticket. Judge Stuart protests the certification of Palloon and objects to Ballot’s inclusion on the fall ballot in the judicial district.
Frank Nelson state superintendent visits Kansas City to address the tenth anniversary celebration of the Friends of the North among the Sioux people. He delivers an address before the society this evening.
The transport Zealandia arrives in San Francisco from Manila via Yokohama carrying six companies of First Montana volunteers. A celebratory reception greets the returning soldiers as crowds, brass bands, and cannons echo the joyful homecoming. Governors, Senator Carter, and Montana delegates join in the festive return amid cheers and gifts of beer, sandwiches, and fruit.
One death noted aboard Zealandia James Ashton of Fourth United States Cavalry died September 1 from pleuro pneumonia. Otherwise no illnesses reported during voyage. Quarantine officer certified good health and Montara reception committee allowed boarding. Governor Smith led cheers as volunteers were welcomed home. Officers from regular army and Brontann officers listed aboard with ranks and names amid jubilation as ship docked.
Preparations for the Grand Army of the Republic reunion in Topeka proceed with tents, badges, and police protection planned. Commitees report readiness, sunrise and sunset cannon, and a camp directory to guide veterans and visitors through the events and city streets.
London dispatch reports that society has invaded Scotland with queenly circles and wealthy Americans joining in lavish house parties. Gambling atmosphere grows as high society indulges in baccarat and roulette amid rumors of war while prominent figures like the Bradleys and Astors are seen among the crowds. The piece also notes a controversial anonymous London poetry book allegedly by Lord Alfred Douglas and a sale plan for Avondale, Parnell’s old home, with funds sought in America to preserve the estate.
Market gossip and financial terms from Topeka listing exchange rates, US government and state bonds, commercial bills, and silver futures. Includes wheat and corn quotes, butter and sugar markets, and prices for young chickens and hogs. Read as a snapshot of trading activity and commodity prices with names of markets and brokers.
The Maurice Grau Opera Company prepares a new season with performances beginning October 10 in New Haven Connecticut. Details describe the company’s schedule and guest artists for the debut period.
A Kansas City newspaper published a half column rumor that Rock Island plans a line from Topeka to Kansas City with branches to Leavenworth and Argentine. M A Loy of Rock Island denied any truth, calling it a newspaper fairy tale based on land grabs near their Wyoming Street freight house.
The Topeka Athletic Association will hold its seventh annual meeting on Monday October 7 1899 at 6 oclock p m. W C Reichennbach secretary Topeka Kans September 22.
Chicago traders noted nervousness in the wheat market with rumors of large firms selling after a major column. Prices and futures fluctuated, shipments expected near 200,000 bushels, while other grains showed mixed activity and provisions and hogs markets reflected a steady to cautious tone.
A fragmented OCR excerpt from the Kansas City Produce Market section references sales details and items with unclear quantities and vendors. The legible parts mention market activity and pricing hints though many words are garbled, leaving the exact items and figures uncertain.
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