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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1897
Page
5
In Kansas Governor Leedy debates charity versus state action as thousands in flooded districts face hunger. He backs limited aid while urging rapid relief through federal and local efforts. Citizens request clothing and medical help as waters rise on the Mississippi River basin, stressing duty to feed the needy.
John Parks state printer-elect, who will be Maj Hudson’s superior July 1, purchased the Printing plant formerly used in the state office. The deal, reportedly worth 18000, ends Major Hudson’s 25 years in politics as he retires to six months rest and travels to Mexico California and Alaska before deciding on future work in Kansas.
The State Board of Charities filled several minor reform school posts with Hf. Am elected as an officer and Sir. re Boaters Curley of Saline county named fireman. The board planned further actions after Wednesday afternoon with likely rapid progress thereafter.
A fragmented report notes a bribery probe by the Joint Legislative Committee delaying until Marsday. Han Gurcau expresses interest in a local scheme at his home in iuthagtar Ang, with a planned contest tomorrow. The chairman cannot reach Topeks by Wednesday afternoon, limiting the committee to a formal meeting and a possible first evidence hearing Thursday morning.
A cryptic call attributed to Lieutenant Governor Percy Daniels urges state residents to respond to a wind of reform. The message promises a summer gathering to recruit from every county for actions aimed at ending traditional precedents and securing wealth taxation through a constitutional amendment. The petition signers include Governor and other officials, signaling broad official interest.
A garbled report lists various officials and candidates including Leedy, Doster, Allen, Overmyer, Morris, Clemens, Stryker, Harvey, Landis, Shearer, and Mahan. It notes changes in the New Labor Commissions with W G Bird handing department duties to W L A Johnson of Kansas City and moving to Chicago for insurer work. Charles E Bigelow to edit Kansas Free Mason. W L Holcomb succeeds as grain inspector. George S Colby to assist as grain inspector at Kansas City. W J Grantham to remain inspector at Kansas City awaiting reappointment.
Snapshot items from Topeka report council and school board activities. Citizens vote for ward school board members tomorrow while committee notices encompass real estate, festival rehearsals, and public meetings. Includes remarks on city streets, church events, and local officials facing reelection amid weather and safety notes.
W Hughes offers installment sales on carpets lace curtains lamps watches and more at 397 East 5th Street opposite the post office. Also includes a testimonial about Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and a local patent claim note with a Ky resident praise.
A Topeka proposer sketches a five day festival plan with Labor day parade on Monday commerce day Tuesday art and music Wednesday war Thursday and a carnival Friday. It envisions a floral parade a 1 000 strong festival chorus and a Pantastics masquerade parade attracting large crowds for visitors.
Evening pageant of the Pivsia into the W Moral procession features 16 floats, each depicting a legend with varied designs. Floats include Morning Glory Aurora, White Rose, Titania with Puck, papyrus Cleopatra, Olympian temple, and Mikado themes with detailed heraldry and symbolic figures.
Last week shoppers saw many choosing Carpets Mattings Draperies with a busy scene. The ad lists Witton Axminster Velvet Moquette Body Brussels Tapestry Ingrain Carpets Oriental rugs Straw Mattings Linoleums and Oil Cloths with prices such as Ingrain carpet at 20 and 50c–55c per yard. Velvet Rugs Smyrna Rugs Art Squares Linoleums by the square yard and up.
A dense catalog of curtain and lace offerings with prices. Notable entries include Nottingham lace at 75¢ to $1.87 per pair, Fishnet curtains at 2.00 to 2.50 per pair, Brussels net 4.87 to above, and Tapestry curtains 2.37 per pair for doors. Various muslin and Madras muslin shades offered by yard with multiple colorings and price points.
A retail catalog listing Corduroys, Jutes, Oriental and French tapes, figured silks, couch covers, curtains, silk cretonnes, fringes, rug fringes, window shades, curtain rods, rope portieres and tassels. Prices range from fractions of a dollar to several dollars per unit, highlighting new designs and colorings for home decor.
Fire on First Mountain ridge near Netherwood New Jersey burned for two days driven by dry leaves. Crowds fled from frightened wildlife as flames scorched roots and rocks. Later a similar blaze started behind Plainfield two miles away with smoke columns. Additional fires burned across the Orange Mountains.
The Carnegie Steel company wins a contract to supply steel for a large four story building in Tokio. Architect Tamasaki Tokokawai arrives in Pittsburgh to coordinate details. The project, built by Natsui Co. for mercantile use, will use about 1500 tons of steel shipped from New York in September.
A brief notice notes five dollar jackets for children are scarce in California last week. New stock arrived Saturday offering blue items in sizes two to six priced at 3.25 and 3.50 each.
A local ad promotes 20 percent off fine imported suits now in season. Shoppers are urged to take advantage of the spring sale on all new stock, highlighting a limited discount window and urged purchase for latest styles.
Sale notice highlights dress goods priced at 25 39 and 50 cents per yard with a wide range of fabrics on display. Customers are invited to browse the tables featuring substantial selections and value buys.
Handkerchiefs are laid out on two long tables in the north room. They are cheap and move quickly, making soil avoidance unlikely. The item appears as a public aid or charity distribution with low-cost goods for the crowd.
A list of crafty sale items with low prices including Baby Side Elastic Hose Supporters five cents, Misses and Ladies Side Elastics, collar stiffening and dress facing at a few cents, curling irons three to five cents, safety pins, hair pins and brushes described as the cheapest and best pattern.
Washington reports the Maanc hiuseux will visit Boston June 47 replacing April 19 with 16 weeks to Victory Day. Admiral Trance caticend and Secretary Long plan a large North Atlantic squadron presence, promising rare representation from Trinity in Boston Harbor aboard Bunker Hill. Massachusetts excursion via Santa Pe Route set for April 6 and 3a.
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