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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1899
Page
7
J S Sprout proprietor offers groceries Queensware tinware meats and more at lowest wholesale prices in Topeka Kansas. Ad lists prices on many items including potatoes sugar syrups condiments and canned goods. Also notes phone and address 112 East Sidth Street.
A fragmentary market report notes unsettled activity across commodities with mixed demand and price shifts. It mentions Topilan market conditions, weather disruptions, shipping delays, and a general sense of cautious buying amid temporary closures and varying sales, with no clear price conclusions.
Market notes from Chicago livestock and grain desks describe cattle and hog trading activity, bulk movements, and price directions. Reports from Milwaukee Minneapolis and Duluth outlets show mixed cattle, hogs, and wheat pricing with spot and future activity alongside notes on supply quality and regional demand signals.
Washington hearings reveal Wayne MacVeagh arguing for judicial review of Captain O M Carter court martial. He attacks record access, alleged press bias, and claims statute of limitations and misjoined charges taint proceedings. He cites alleged government mismanagement, high wartime contract prices, and improper punitive actions.
A long list identifies petit jurors drawn for the October term of the federal court at Leavenworth. Names include Topeka residents DF Wyatt FL Nelson and J Goodwin Montrove and many others from towns such as Seneca Seneca Sharon Horton Mishland Phillipsburg and Wakeeney. The roster reflects diverse counties and locales across the state.
An Oriental Midway feature will headline Kansas City's street fair ongoing from September 11 through October, while the Santa Fe railroad offers round trip tickets for 2 dollars from September 27 to October 2. Officials urge visitors to plan travel and enjoy the fair attractions.
Washington reports bankers lining up at the treasury to exchange silver for small denominations but being denied. Officials say extraordinary demand for small currency forces tighter silver and silver certificates use. Treasury holds about 4.78 million dollars in silver dollars and 4.43 million in certificates. little unrepresented margin remains.
Buckeye troops of the Ohio National Guard will not travel to New York for the Admiral Dewey reception. Units slated to depart Urbana, Wilmington, and Middletown were recalled after late night orders. Adjutant General Axline cites state funding refusals and auditor objections as the cause, leaving the Fourth Regiment disappointed with no time to arrange an alternative.
Delegates from across Kansas attend the fifth annual meeting of the Photographic Association of Kansas at Library Hall. President H. L. Wolf of Garden City presides, with judges named and talks on technical policy and pricing standards. Demonstrations by firms entertain attendees as prizes are awarded.
Kingston Jamaica September 27 The government seeks to re establish by cable charters for steamers to carry sap rooms and a number of partners to South America Only One Hour and Forty Minutes Time between Topeka and Kansas City Rock Island Route
Governor Stanley leads Topeka executive committee as only members present from statewide group meet about Twenty Kansas reception. Adjourning until tomorrow, the press committee forms to handle headquarters and inform Kansas papers. A proposal to feed troops on the train is debated, with cost and logistics noted.
In Chicago last night Walter Shaw on the Shaw brothers trapeze act fell fifteen feet from his ring and died from his injuries. He and his brother were part of the act and the curtain fell as the program ended.
Major General Roe said the Sampson and Schley reunite as friends, noting both rear admirals dined together under pleasant circumstances two weeks ago. He refused to disclose the dinner location but stated the two were present and spent a pleasant evening in each other’s company, criticizing friends who provoked talk.
Classified page lists multiple rental offers including Furnished rooms at 1 Kansas avenue and 11814, Quincy street. a seven room house on 1 street. and 2 Tyler street. Also available are sale items such as a Mohard oak heater, a gold organ, baseburners, and a hotel furniture lot. Stray notice and cash prizes appear amid doctors and other services.
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