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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1897
Page
5
Thompson Bros at 626 Kansas Ave showcases a wide selection of furniture and novelties from leading manufacturers. Tempting three piece Divana Parlor Suites, leather upholstered chairs, and Bonkers recliners are advertised. Renaissance Lace Curtains priced at 14 dollars elsewhere go for 8 dollars here with other curtains from 1.66 to 12 dollars, plus silk and tapestry options.
The Burrs offer a list of features to entice buyers including Tin Caps on axles to prevent oil from staining dresses unequaled Running Gear fashionable Parasol genuine Rubber Tires finest Carriage Bodies and Uphostat ring. It proclaims this season as optimal to give the baby sun and breeze benefits.
Obscure lines describe stock selection and pricing with distorted names and numbers. The fragment hints at a market scene with pressure, selection, and a price range around five to fifty five, but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities.
A legislative investigative committee led by Ontealt plans a wide inquiry into bribery charges linked to stock Yards MLL and host bill expenses. Allegations include attempted bookmaking and copperization schemes with single party ties. Fourteen teachers and Varinite figures face scrutiny. committee secretary Braghrimes notes suspicious activity as bills left to other hands.
From China and Japan vary patterns of matting. They stay cool and easy to sweep. The text notes these mats are valued in hot climates but now face a new tariff duty raising price from 1 cent to 0 cents a yard.
A large stock of rugs and carpets including Turkish Saxony and Ingram Art Squares awaits inspection at the store. A display highlights extra fine Witons and Japanese pieces amid a broader assortment.
New furniture items labeled Business Desks arrive for offices with or without nilgeon-hole boxes. The shipment includes various configurations and features for modern workspace setups.
The text discusses a general tendency to excuse discrepancies due to employee incompetence rather than intent to wrong. It mentions various laws such as mortgage assignment, railroad, stock gourds, Breitenthal banking and notes a hostile group around the legislature aimed at sabotaging good bills. The speaker supports improved records and prosecutions for any proven crookedness.
In Montreal a statue relaunch at St Patrick's Church is said to hold a relic box claiming a portion of Ireland's DNA. Documentary proof ties the relic to the Holy Cross monastery in Ste Urve Italy, sparking Catholic interest and questions about its miraculous origin under Rev. Mier Levitz.
Miss Ruby Tilden Carpenter of Cambridge N Y received ten thousand dollars in cash and securities from Mrs Willis Paine, a former claimant in a past event. Two women inquired about the estate then visited Carpenter, who resided with Reeranarae et. Job Sherman at Camp entry. The legacy came from a relative of Samuel J. Pilden tied to a noted contest. A stray health ad closes the fragment.
Gen Bradford replies to a critical article about his bookkeeping as clerk of the court of appeals. He asserts he earned and deposited fees in every case, that records show amounts due him, and he will present a full statement in Topeka between April 15 and 25. He says his books were kept as required and challenges any misreading of his conduct.
With four days until the election Carter Harrison appears certain to win mayoral race. Republicans urge to protect civil service gains before the law takes effect, while Morrison pushes the civil service bill to shield preexisting appointments. A emergency clause is debated to extend the current terms, as Democrats seek the two thirds vote.
Annie Besant argued science and religion once walked together, science now enters the invisible world, and a harmony between material and spiritual truths is possible. She cited Darwin, Tyndall, German texts, and Crookes to suggest science can converge with spiritual philosophy, forecasting a future where materialism yields to deeper principles.
Mrs. Platt, confined to the Arinetos since Friday with a light heart attack, showed improvement tonight. Dr. McGruder expressed optimism for a temporary attack and a speedy recovery with careful nursing. H B Platt, senator Platt’s son, is in town, while the other sons are in communication and likely won’t visit while she recovers.
Albany April 3 Anthans Comstock urged the assembly codes committee to hear him again on Hus ted's anti nudity bill. Chairman Armetrone said he had spoken previously and the panel, after executive session, decided not to report the measure. Comstock protested and asked for another opportunity to speak, but the committee refused.
The Electric Carriage and Wagon Company has started electric cabs in New York. Six cabs are in operation since Saturday and are running at about eight miles an hour. Fares remain the same as horse drawn cabs. The cabs are handsome and easy to control, but demand outstrips supply.
A Providence April notice reports prominent real estate owners from New York and other cities may buy an attractive Narragansett Pier villa near McKinley’s summer home. They consider presenting the cottage to President McKinley for a set period or by quit claim, with a decision expected within three days.
Mrs Hobart was the guest of honor at a tea given by Mrs Seawell on Seawell’s residence on O street. Attendants included Mrs Washingon, Herbert Voorhees and Miss Baltaell of Baltimore. The room featured long carnations and pink flowers. Mrs Seawell wore a vine-colored costume.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a steamer timetable and a bulk metal shipment with references to ounces and Mexican dollars. The readable facts include quantities and dates but lack clear context or coherent events.
M A Low known as the silent man urged railroads and railroad commissioners to define reasonable freight rates to promote Gulf shipments. He argued western lines should reclaim control of export grain traffic, allowing lower Gulf rates and keeping profits from hauling corn and wheat to the Gulf, after a Supreme Court related pool decision.
Railroad Commissioner Campbell and A A Hurd of the Santa Fe clashed over freight rates this week. Hurd argued it makes little difference to farmers since the consumer bears the cost. Campbell pressed Hurd about Republican tariff theory, asking how foreigners and consumers both pay the carriage tab.
A Chicago anti trust company that publishes textbooks writes Kansas state officials proposing to supply uniform, low priced school books. The letter touts possible savings, streamlined distribution, and minimal handling costs to win approval while asserting superior merit and mechanical quality. It notes plans to meet school text book laws and suggests Kansas may accept their lower prices and uniform texts over traditional, more costly options.
A fragmented report notes discussion of last year's corn yield and current crop prospects as Representative Conger or Kaos County, while in Topeka visiting his daughter, contends over a proposed maximum freight rate. He states he still represents the wishes of his people.
The text discusses fears of the Kansas railroad line losing service and seeks a Sur County route to stay connected to the world. It notes Kansas needs cool crops for progress and hints at rail rate cuts if crops and business improve. It mentions Gustav Lindbind seeking information on a Chicago migrant linked to a saloon and a push for municipal ownership of utilities as Labor Commissioner Johnson gathers data.
Washington April 2 Miss Kate Mickies Bradley daughter of Col. George W. Bradley US Army has become a professional model after eight years away. She describes a transformation to vigor and grace learned on her western sojourn and says many respectable women pose for art. Bradley aims to establish herself in physical culture and lists current assignments including draped Greek-robe poses by a lake and allegorical figures for Mr. McDonald and the Art League.
The president said he intends to appoint H C Barnes as the next Oklahoma governor. Dennis Flynn, Barnes rival, was present at the announcement. Barnes had support from Senator Elkins of West Virginia and national leaders Berens of Missouri and Gen Fowell Clayton of Arkansas.
A water scarcity in Santiago de Cuba forces authorities to ration prison and hospital supplies while a steamship from Philadelphia arrives with 400 barrels of water. Thousands gather at the wharf seeking relief as the governor tours the city, and four prisoners held five years due to a court error face prosecution.
Transfers include Charles Engler to Pred trsler for 11.20 acres in township 12 range 15 north half of northwest quarter section 21. A tract in southeast quarter ton 36 township 12 range 15 to Bear t Henry Dryer for 200 dollars. Samuel C. Sarver to Belking Seaview Belknap County New Hampshire for 180 dollars. 7% acres in Jefferson county and 47% acres in the northeast quarter of section Ll township 1 range 1h Shawnee county. Audrew A. Williamson of Mani ery county Ohio to LA. rey of Vanwest county Ohio for 1 dollar, lots 743 to 747 and 815 to xP avenue Irving Place addition Topeka. Debts are Boabie His Assets St Paul Mine April 1 Ex-Mary Robert A Smith postmaster of the city who recently assigned fled statement today showing assets 106190 and liabilities 207512. We do mondita and Dettens not Charge. Peer lean Steasn to be free When you go East take the Roole Island Route. a Broken 4 Mars made Pian gigs collars made emooth by
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