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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1897
Page
5
Trade with THE CASH SHOE AND CLOTHING CO on East Sixth Street for bargains. The ad lists prices on men’s shoes, wool pants, dress suits, and work footwear with various markdowns. Notable mentions include men’s dress suits, wool pants, and patent leather shoes.
A local notice references The Cash Shoe Clothing Co located at 115 East Sixth Street. The fragment mentions a time or amount but the legible text provides no clear action, date, or outcome. Readers should monitor official notices for full details.
The article reports Senator Foraker opposing Storer's appointment, viewing the Storer nomination as a central clash with administration forces. It notes doubts about Speed’s suitability and predicts Senate debate shaping up as a major confrontation, comparing the expected rhetoric to past party intraparty battles.
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A New York notice reports Carnegie's baby named Margaret in honor of his mother. The item notes congratulations from friends, mentions Mrs Carnegie, and references public interest in the family. A separate, unrelated line includes a court-defendant letter from 1587 mentioning epilepsy and a person named Alice M L Webber.
Sixty four counties owe the state for school land sales past years. Funds collected from sales were not remitted to the state treasurer as required by law. The state seeks payment from delinquent counties. An abstract of amounts due has been prepared and placed with State Superintendent Stryker for collection. The list details each county and its owed total.
A covert bid by FE Grimes to halt a bribery investigation linked to Falcone measures failed. The committee will start tomorrow with at least 3000 in state funds spent on testimony and materials. Grimes questioned the committee’s post adjournment authority and potential to compel witnesses, prompting Attorney General Royle to defend the process.
Beogivs Maryland April 6 Thomas H Hughes Dunes fisherman was arraigned at the mouth of Middle River. One of his nets exceeds three miles in length.
Washington April debate centers on Senator Chandler’s amendment to Foraker’s pool bill. It would ban interstate price fixing and division of markets while allowing contracts under strict conditions. Interstate Commerce Commission would supervise agreements and penalties apply per day of violation.
In Newark on April 6 Prof Lee hypnotized Samuel Story in Columbus by telephoning witnesses to provoke pain with a pin. Story, a social leader, showed no reaction as doctors watched. A Chilliouthe dispatch reports Dudglass Reece, buried Thursday, revived at 7:20, though not truly asleep.
Agent James F Aesey of the Fargo Express reports a promising strawberry crop in Arkansas regions and nearby areas. He says Kansas will see shipments soon with the best fruit in weeks and prices reasonable. The season looks favorable for large, fine berries reaching markets.
Thomas Wotelebtmnat 20 days old from the cutting of cords. Weightman of Sentin Avenue Camden suffered from coins and pain. He applied salve and retired. Sunday he endured great agony and could not stand. A doctor pronounced it a case of blood See Te progress of the malady and De ayan of the mulusy and Dr Bares Swae Sealed up consultation. the sufferer grew weaker until death relieved the agony. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS list transfers including Mary A. Dunlap to J S Campodoras for 28 and 20 Chandler Street and Polly Randall to John M. Baird for 1 Lite Central Avenue.
A petition for jail improvements proposing separate accommodations for youths and criminals was presented but slowed by Mrs. C G Poster and other prominent ladies. Chairman Fresh Seances has worked on organizing an inquiry into repairs. The city engineer is currently preparing cost estimates for the project.
Simon Greenspan urged the council to enact provisions to prevent overflow from Lower Kansas Avenue, Jack Gor and Harrie Streets. The communication was referred to the committee on streets and walls. Subscrise tre State Journal.
Dr Humphreys Says claims ten is linked to dyspepsia. Sota and partner reception of cen Humphrey Med Co, Bors Wilkes and Jone Bias Nos Pork.
A long readable letter from Lorina, calling herself Tam Loring, announces her return to Topeka for the Pall Festival. She describes royal affection, carnival imagery, and a promise to embrace the people as the Carnival approaches with orchestrations and subscriptions urged.
A packed snapshot of Topeka life features court activity, political mentions, and community notes. Ex-Senator J W Parker visits for legal business while Gov Leedy attends a sentencing hearing. Local workers, contractors, and officials are cited with appointments, reports, and ongoing projects.
Fire alarm at 4 o'clock disrupted activity at a livery barn on Western Avenue. District court proceedings include Jadee Hazen awaiting sentencing and Roberts case set for the April term. Various municipal notices cover railroad rooms, medical college officers, and a questioned ballot at a public station plus a divorce suit involving Jennie L Jencks and John D Swacke. Local arrests, aquisitions, and probate movements are also noted along with a hospital surgery report.
Dry goods failure at Pittsburg premises with executions totaling 333,000 against W. Bernhard, proprietor of a large South Side store. Fire department plans include purchasing 500 feet of hose for up to 560. Advertisements urge DeWitt's Little Smitten Risers for liver and overall health. G. W. Stansfield, 632 Kansas Ave.
Crowds gathered in Washington on April as W. J. Bryan former Democratic presidential candidate appeared as Nebraska counsel in the freight rate case. John L. Webster opened for the state while Bryan waited to be heard, with railroads represented by James Garter of New York. The case tests the 1693 law fixing maximum freight charges for lines operating in the state.
Chicago witnesses debated the case of Miss Phoee Cousins on a sickbed in St. Louis. Jane Addams supported equal rights and the franchise for women, while Dr. Sarah E Stevenson, Dr. Julia Holmes Smith, and Mrs. Lucy R. Flower offered cautious or mixed views on the suffrage movement and Miss Cousins' ambition.
At a regular meeting of the city board of education ten members discussed retrenchment with salaries held at last year’s level. Clerk Ef. W. Farnsworth’s pay dropped to 5 dollars per month, reducing annual costs by about 306 dollars. Superintendent Davidson was nominated and approved for the coming year. The board debated attendance incentives for teachers at the Northeastern Teachers’ association and room usage charges for a local society. The finance report showed March receipts totaling 40,540 dollars and bills passed for the month.
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