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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1898
Page
2
Davis and Glick advertise a war against high prices on groceries. The column lists numerous items with prices, promotions, and options, inviting customers to visit for discounts. The page preserves period advertorial language and a bustling catalog feel, including canned goods, baking powders, cereals, and household staples.
Local ad notes flour prices have dropped and offers mail order service with prompt shipping.
Bernt J Mosher of Smith Center sought reinstatement of teaching certification in Hanes after prior removal as principal of a local school amid alleged misconduct. The board, citing affidavits about a pupil incident and disputed conduct, refused to rescind the order and offered no defense.
Chicago on April 6 reports F G Connelly treasurer and manager for tragedian Thomas W. Keene is missing with fears of robbery and wound. He reportedly carried about $2000. his valise and trunk were found in Connell's room at the Gault House with several hundred dollars inside. Connelly, 48, has worked with Keene for four years after a career in Philadelphia.
Secretary F D Coburn of the state bureau of agriculture sent the first contribution to the Omaha exposition exhibit fund. The Kansas commission received his personal check for a hundred dollars but did not disclose the amount. Members then traveled to Omaha to arrange space and other details.
Representative Jerry Simpson of Kansas pressed the president for a clemency pardon for a constituent but had to defer the plea to tomorrow due to time constraints. The news item also notes railway leadership changes and new train schedules promoting Union Pacific services between Kansas City, Topeka, and Topeka connections.
Citizens and wheelmen urge keeping bicycles off sidewalks. Police Chief recommends repealing the prohibition as council debates safety. Residents warn riders threaten pedestrians, children, and the elderly. many call for streets only use.
Report notes Wilson Keith has been in Texas for three months and has not attended board meetings. His absence comes as the Democratic faction seeks action on his method of holding office as a police commissioners representative for the Silver Republicans. Keith’s real estate firm Keith Stevens handles business in his absence.
The Presbyterian choir will present an entertaining concert next Friday evening featuring the Ladies Quartet composed of Mrs. Thomas Mrs. Miller Mrs. Poster Mrs. Ferry and Miss Parkhurst with Miss Mabel Martin as accompanist. Violinist Mr Beermant and pianist Mr Ralph Dunbar will perform. Singers Hinckley and Strong will offer solos and several war songs are planned. Tickets are selling well at Mills Adams dry goods and Chase's shoe store.
A meeting of the Pe committer of the first congressional district is called at Holton on Friday, April 16, at 7 30 p m to decide the convention date. The A O U W will hold a large event at Hamilton ball Thursday night with past supreme and grand workmen in attendance. Wisteon’s orchestra will provide music with no admission fee and all invited. We 40 mending and sew on buttons from Peerless Steam Laundry. Walmore Bread Barbers 735 Kanave.
City Attorney Bird led the session as Whitted and Brennan faced trespass and concealed weapon charges. Brennan was fined $9 and Carry was discharged. The men were arrested in Union Pacific yards Monday afternoon by Patrolman Summers and Detective Capron.
Short social items from North Topeka list visits, travels, and conversations. Names include Mrs. Holland, Will Offield, Mrs. Kline, Edith, Mrs. Clifford Welch, Willard, Mr. and Mrs. E. Fagan, Dr. M. A. Swift, Mrs. A. F Ebey, Mrs. Carey Atkins, Mrs. Jonas Lukens, Miss Annie McLoughlin, Mrs. Woodcock, J. M. Morrow, Dr. Thorpe, and Epworth League events. Also notes on wallpaper, framing, club meetings, a child accident, and Presbyterian church elections.
At the April monthly meeting of the New York merchants and manufacturers board of trade a unanimous resolution holds Spain responsible for the Masse loss. It demands substantial indemnity and ample reparation without delay and asserts Cuba should be recognized as independent, to be secured by peace or by force if needed.
Will Bunch appeared in police court and, denying guilt for disturbing the peace, recounted a confrontation after a meeting with Will McDaniel who he said accused him. McDaniel testified, and Judge Atchison discharged him, while Bunch was fined five dollars.
Madrid reports Washington's reply to General Woodford's peace suggestion reached. contents not disclosed. Expected an honorable peace satisfactory to both nations. Date line April 6.
Rome reports semi official word that Spain accepted the armistice principle with the insurgents as urged by the pope. McKinley’s reply awaited with hopes for continued negotiations at Mitrid and Washington. powers may act to prevent rupture. The Euterpe Two Step by W F Hoehr released. Easter free with purchases at 433 Kansas Avenue on Friday April 8.
Market summary furnished by the Associated Press to the State Journal notes general price movements and trends. It references stock activity, currency values, and commodities with emphasis on overall market direction for the day.
Wheat opened with small offerings and strong demand for small lots from shorts, pushing prices up briefly before a Middletown edge faded. Liverpool and continental markets showed strength while Washington news kept traders cautious. corn and oats followed wheat with firmer tones and mixed receipts, and hogs and cattle showed steady to weaker tendencies in Kansas City reports.
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