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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1900

Page

8

Warren M Grosby 6 C outfits and ready made garments

An old advertisement notes Warren M Grosby at 6 C listing a large range of garments and fabrics. It highlights black and navy cheviot suits, Venetian cloaks, homespun suits with velvet collars, spring jackets, rainwear, skirts in various colors, and eight to fifteen dollar price points. It promotes waist line items, wrappers, and standard patterns with multiple fabric options and window displays.

Wesspers China

Old Promise Recalled by Philadelphia Carpet Weavers

The Protective Association of Philadelphia, after five years of price talk, won a 5 percent wage increase from manufacturers. A meeting is planned to approve the raise, amid 220 power looms in the locality. Two thirds are described as wearingied, and the outcome hinges on demand and the ability to work a full week.

Philadelphia Philadephia Fuwer Alty

Suspensions and Wire Work Disrupted at American Steel and Wine

April 1 suspension causes anxiety across the district as the wire departments of Ye works operate while the pall mellia idles. Rexumptre of Ninth street Uratduck wire is delayed. Grawitie and AD TLA fee Co Dewitt report ongoing interruptions affecting mills and markets.

American Steel & Wine Ninth Street

Massachusetts Republicans Endorse Navy Secretary at State Convention

April 16 reports show delegates to Massachusetts state convention intensifying support for the Navy secretary prior to the national Republican convention. Across towns near Boston, delegates expressed endorsement of Ber etary of the Navy, with scant preference for the presidential nominee.

Massachusetts Boston Anany City

St Louis Dog Show Opens Amid Buzz At Park Venue

The fourth annual St Louis Kennel show opened in the Waxt and Collenism halls and runs through Homereak Manestates. More dogs entered than ever, with judging underway and $2009 in prize money on offer. A varied array of breeds and drivers is planned for the event.

Bt. Louis St. Louis Dave Gees Driaes

Kansan Minerals Value of 1899 Production

Advance sheets from the state geological report by Prof Haworth of Kansas University show mineral outputs for 1899. Metal products include copper ore and refined zinc, hydraulic cement, stone, and other nonferrous products with estimated tonnages and values. crude and refined materials are listed along with smokestack byproducts and feeding smelting operations.

I Haworth Kansan Masenk Wis Mae Ing

Hill Murphy and Croker Likely Delegates to Kansas City

New York April 18 The Democratic state committee meets to choose delegates for the national convention in Kansas City. It is expected that David B Hill and Hollard Murphy will be delegates at large, with two others from New York and Kings counties. Croker may be selected upon his return from Europe, subject to Hugh McTaughlin’s influence.

New York Democratic Tate Committee Hommun House Pation Movention Syracia

Alabama Floods Cut Off Town With Inland Rail Debris

April 15 Tuscaloosa is cut off from outside contact as rail lines on the Mobile & Ohio and Alabama Great Southern suffer washouts and flood damage. The Warrior River runs over 60 feet deep isolating Northport, while boats drift downstream and residents fear for crops and homes along swollen banks.

Tuscaloces Als Tuscaloosa Mobile & Ohio Alabama Great Southern Warrior Northport

Plan of Government for Hawaii Adopted in Committee

Unanimous agreement reported by house and senate conferees on the Hawaiian government bill. Provisions create a territorial court system, retain land laws with amendments, and set up a two chamber legislature with a supreme court. Court and labor provisions reflect new governance for the island territory under U.S. oversight.

Hawaii Washington House Senate Generat Tay Mawaii Hawa Etroulk Judie Istanda Nye Les Islawire Jodietal Pitt Simi Honolulu Manuiesia Calteiivi United State

Seizure of Smyrna Considered for Indemnity Debt

A Washington dispatch reports U S officials weighing seizure of Smyrna port to force payment of a $100,000 indemnity for American missionaries' losses. The plan faces Mediterranean risks and potential Turkish resistance, with broader European powers kept in balance. Additional claims include about $200,000 for property destruction and a $600 claim by Secretaries.

New York Tribune Washington U. S Constantinople Smyrna Mediterranean United States Turkey Fne Europe

Poisoned His Sheep In Nebraska Range Conflict

Dr. Romines of Chadron bought land in Shoux county and set up a sheep ranch. Settlers accused him of letting his flocks roam freely and monopolizing the range. After protests he refused to move. Recently over a hundred Romines ewes were found dead from poison in water tanks. Windmill paste holes were bored and the windmills toppled by the breeze. Romines vows to stay, settlers determined to remove him.

Omaha Romines Chadron Shoux County

Brief Te Pelegeams and Local Notices

Fragmented Detroit obituaries report Mick died at breakfast from heart disease and a resignation by Oxford college president after 17 years. A Cumberland and Summit Coal strike ends as miners return to work, and New York reports the marriage of Mrs Bernard Bere to C W Olivier. Local union No 158 calls a meeting to adopt by laws and trade rules.

Detroit Mick George Re Angell City Strings Bank of Detroit Mi Seraamselstian Eepheauddenly Oxford Fayenker T. D Oxford College Oxford Female College Walker Meyersdale Cumberland and Summit Coal Company C Company Mcents Tom Lonsdales New York Eniseby Mra Bernard Bere C. W. Olivier Lord Lxmadate Carpenters and Somers Sequlir W. H. Cummalngs

Supreme Court Orders Return Of Wandering Child Daisy Spickmi er

The Supreme Court ordered the return of Daisy Spicklemier, now called by her guardian, to Mr. Collins after he sought a writ of habeas corpus. Collins must post bond and produce the girl for an early May session hearing, with the sheriff to enforce delivery and care payments due to the child and her sister from government pensions.

Supreme Court Brown County Spicklemier Harper County Brows County Gti le Collins Ima Pickle Aiter Way Montgomery County Hulme Splektetniar Tha N Ron Doster

Love, Politics and a Paris Exposition Tie

Will White narrates a Washington dispatch about Miss Vonnie Knowles who agreed to marry W H Turner for a government post at the Paris exposition. Turner secured the job, and Knowles pressed for her husband’s appointment, a tale linked to Kansas romance and local politics.

John Chaney Will White Emporia Gazette Washington Dispatch Vonnie Knowles Post Office Department W. H. Turner Tarver Uwe Manna Aker Grosvenor Turner Hye John T. Chaney Hl Dorado Verne John Eloe Topeka Vennie Knowles Parla Kansas

Trial Progress in Calsen Case at Frankfort Ky

April 18 testimony began in the circuit court in the Calsen trial charged with shooting Lieutenant Scott and L W Demate. First witness Captain HB Golden testified about his movements after arriving in the city and his position at the time of the duel. Empire Stock company Crawford theater teased as a note of local event with ticket prices 10 and 20 counts.

Calsen Frankfort Cal Scott L. W. Demate Commonwealth HB. Golden Ethelbert Scott Golden Jensth

Dampers on Boxing Policy by Gotham Police Board

President Yori of the Gotham police board announced a firm policy to refuse licenses for public boxing matches. He argued that if holding a match on September 1 is wrong, then permitting one on May 1 is equally improper, claiming the Horton law repeal makes issuing permits violate the spirit of law and public opinion.

Gotham Police Board New York Yori Police Board

Americanol Road Project to Span Eurasia byRail

Philadelphia financiers H Walker and J H McCrenry with American bonds pledge to fund the St Petersburg to Odeera railway. The line would run north to south across much of the Eurasian empire with American personnel and material, aiming to reduce costs under $0,000,000.

Philadelphia H. &. Walker J. HH. McCrenry Richmond New York Southampton St. Petersburg Odeera London Paris Bertin Ty Gus

Another One Gone Few of Lincoln Friends Remain

Detroit, April 18 Sullivan Cutcheon ex speaker of the Michigan house and prominent in business died at his residence aged 81. Born Pembroke, So. While superintendent of schools at Pittsfield he became an intimate friend of President Lincoln and chaired the delegation at the 1864 Republican National Convention that nominated General Grant. He also served as United States district attorney for Michigan under Hayes and Arthur.

Linccoln Detroit Mich Sullivan Cutcheon Michigan House of Representatives Mr. Cutcheon Pembroke Pittsfield Iss Lincoln Tie Jean

Ex President Harrison to preside at ecumenical council

Ex President Harrison leaves Indianapolis for New York to open and preside over the ecumenical council. His private secretary says he will not discuss changes to the Presbyterian creed but will focus on central council work. Gen Harrison will deliver the opening address and decline to share views on creed revision.

Indianapolis Ipd Harrison New York Ecumenical Council Gen

Death of Professor Thrasher Shocks Northwestern Family

Professor Thrasher longtime head of the geology department at Northwestern Christian University and Butler College, died at Hempstead on April 18. His children include De-wade Thensit of Cincinnati, Mrs Carver of Irvington, Mrs Brows of Grand Rapids, and Raymond Thrasher of Berkeley, with Seth Low of New York noted in connection. The obituary notes his four decades of service and ties to the institutions.

Prof. Thrasher Indianapolis Mnd Mam M. Thrasher Esevel Emer Northwestern Christian University Biutier Sliege Hempstey De-wade Thensiter Cincinnati Mra. Carver Irvington Brows Grand Rapinatch Raymond Thrasher Berkeley

Merrill Offers To Work For Free As City Street Superintendent

Kansas City Mayoral race reveals lumber magnate J. J. Woods Merrill pledging unpaid service to run the streets department. In a letter to Mayor-Elect Reed, Merrill proposes to govern the street office, appoint his own assistants, and ensure clean streets under a "clean, pure Democratic administration" with funds provided.

Kanses City Reed J. J. Woods Merril Merrill Mr. Reed A. Reed Kansas City Lo Woons

Burned Hutchinson Bonds Stir City Officials Rumors

A Hutchinson blaze sparked anger as bonds issued by the Hutchinson and Southwestern Improvement Company were blamed for losses. Council members reportedly sat idle at headquarters while a 355,000 fire raged, with accusations that bonds were neither earned nor claimed by the company and no one faced clear accountability.

Huveamson Apni Hutchinson Palang Charlie Crawford Wienner Hutchinson and Southwestern Improvement Company

Bryan Returns to Austin After Pacific Coast Tour

From Austin Texas April 18 Col W J Bryan returns from an extensive Pacific coast tour. He plans several speeches in the week and then heads to Nebraska with his family. On the way home he will speak at Wichita Kan Athenaeum waiting for the Buffalo.

Bryan Austin Pacific Coast Tex W. J Bryan Pacific Slope

Dramatic events loom for San Xavier opera debut

The Empire Stock company presents The Red of the World with Navajo blanket costumes and a Native American choir in a southern California setting of the 1840s. Opening at Crawford theater Friday and Saturday with popular prices. One of the Gravest Saturday night. Ten Nights for Baroom on Saturday. Ladies admitted free Friday.

San Xavier Notts OY California Empire Stock Company Crawford Theater

Wisconsin Copper Find at Kickapoo Valley

Rich ore discovered in the Kickapoo Valley twenty miles south of Sparta with ore valued at 142 dollars per ton. Early estimates show a promising vein, with operations planned to begin soon and significant potential for further mining gains.

Kickapoo Valley Sparta Wic

Talks Stall as Cleveland Strike Drags On

News brief notes exhaustion on both sides in the Cleveland labor strike. Persistent deadlock delays resolution while Taft and Dewens are linked to the tensions. Observers suggest a meeting in New York with leaders from the International Association of Machinists within days.

Cleveland Dewens Geant Congest Machinists New York

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