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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1897

Page

8

Tremendous Mark-Down of Ladies' Pattern Suits

Dress Goods Dept announces a sweeping sale on new season ladies pattern suits. Every suit is offered with no reservations, highlighting a bold markdown strategy to clear stock and attract shoppers.

Ribbons for fashions at appealing prices

A local store advertises new ribbons in various widths and styles. It highlights 48c fancy ribbons, 5-inch gauge ribbons for organdies, 5-inch Roman stripe ribbons for collars and sashes at 50c, and narrow plaids for children's hair ribbons and collars at 20 and 25c.

McKinley to Attend Opening Game with Brooklyn

President McKinley told Washington Battery Club members he is a fan and would try to attend the opening game with Brooklyn on Thursday if his duties permit. The group, led by Nick Younus, met at the White House after an informal audience Saturday afternoon.

Waerhiurten Washington Bat Earl Wiig Munueer Sehinele Knotth Preaient McKinley White House Kane Brooklyn First United Fresbyterian Church Edith L. Peake First United Presbyter Ian Church Topeka Mire Peake Mr. Peake Lindsay Henry Savage

Linen sales notice from Loren Linens catalog excerpt

An OCR fragment advertises linen stock for sale at 50 cents per item. It mentions plain, striped, and plaid Loren Linens in sizes 52 74 and 396 396, with heavy German damask in 72 inch width in cresm color and a bleached 66 inch option. The note emphasizes all linen products and a sale price of 50 cents.

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Linen Crash Sale at Ioc All Linen

At Ioc All Linen Crash a sale advertises fabric by the inch 23 inches wide with a limit of 10 yards and 10 dozen leather belts offered as specials for this sale.

Bristow Aims to Eclipse Stevenson's Postmaster Record

Washington April 1 Heademan Bristow celebrates last week’s four day tally of 447 fourth class postmasters appointed. He notes Adlai Stevenson once topped 1000 weekly but argues congressmen must speed up. Bristow pledges to surpass Stevenson if lawmakers act promptly.

Stevenson Washington Heademan Bristow Chiks Mrnday Donne Adlai Stevenson Timuissia Mr. Stevenson Brigton Suvensur

Demand for flowers drives New York Easter sales

New Yorkers spent over 200000 dollars on Easter decorations as wholesalers report high prices and strong demand. Florists note lilies, tulips, hyacinths, and other bulbs remain popular, with buyers rushing to stock up. Prices fluctuate as stock moves quickly, leaving some items scarce after peak demand.

New York Pee Valley Bricett

Miss Densmore Seeks Scholarship via Boston Conservatory

Local item notes April 9 Grace Densmore, noted for navigating a craft process in New Jersey, is offered a free scholarship at the Boston Conservatory of Buc Mid-Continent Hand promenade concert and dance at Hamilton Hall Friday night, April 3. Admission 23, ladies free with gentleman. Ayers Hair Vigor advertised for scalp care.

Miss Densmore Mies Grace Densmore New Jersey Wanda Tuck Boston Conservatory Buc Hamilton Hall

Bargain Carpet Department Rugs and Curtains Sale

Old stock carpet items including AXMINSTER SYMENA and BRUSSELS RUGS with reduced prices. STRAW MATTING WINDOW SHADES and various NOTTINGHAM and CLUNY CURTAINS offered at sale prices. Muslin, RUFFLED, and otherCurtains listed with discounted per pair prices. assorted sizes shown.

Iain.eines Ee Eee Nottingham Brussels Ular Waadhomny Cupmatara

Georgia Cotton King Breaks Record With 2000 Bales Sold

James M. Smith of Oplethorpe in Georgia sold over 2,000 bales of his own cotton to Macon buyers in a single lot. Basis was four for middling. after weighing and shipping, he will receive about $71,000. The haul underscores the scale of his plantation and income from cotton as a surplus money crop.

Macon James M. Smith Oplethorpe Georgia

Liquor Law Amendments Threaten New York Saloon Industry

A study of proposed amendments to the Raines law suggests significant losses for New York saloon keepers and hotel and club operators. If signed, many hotels and clubs may lose business, with estimated excise revenue declines over 2 million dollars and hotels losing about 1 million. Protests and political action are anticipated, including opposition at the polls. Funeral notices announce the services of F. H. Vesper at 1201 Quincy Street on April 20 at 2 PM.

New York Gov. Black F. H. Vesper Quincy Street Friends of the Yoare

Carmen Fined Indirect Benefit for Cheaper Oar Fares

Indianapolis authorities pressed prosecutions against street railway employees over the 2 cent fare law and won a state court ruling that the law is valid. Three conductors pled not guilty. one $50 bond entered with appeal to the higher court. The case seeks to curb resistance to law by new conspiracy penalties. all defendants posted bonds.

Indianapolis Ind Kiger Rulicuw Supreme Court Isaue Neo Hs Atignness Aurety Ils

British Cruiser Talbot Arrives for Grant Monument Display

The British cruiser Talbot arrived from Jamaica and anchored in the North River this morning. It will represent the British government in the naval display at the Grant monument celebration. Before passing the Narrows it saluted Wadsworth, and the royal sugar commission boarded the Talbot.

Talbot New York Jamaica North River Grant Monument Wadsworth Royal Sugar Commission Area Board

Daughters oppose changes at Kansas State Agricultural College

An open letter from B Daughters and C R Noe of Independence argues the board of regents acted for politics rather than merit in recent removals. It recounts testimonies by Prof. Wil replacing President Fairchild and notes that retained faculty were not required to swear allegiance to the state administration. It frames the dispute as partisan over control and future staffing.

B. Daughters of Lincoln C. R Noe Independence State Agricultural College Daughters Journal Co. B. Hoffman Board of Regents Thomas Will AJ SL Rniivate Harvard Geo. T. Pakehild LL D Ward Institutiie Hoffman Mir. Hoffman Hoffmian Ta ' Peka Ening St. John Fairchild Hecht Spici Haffeian Palebila Hohen Paris Chua Wil Eoly Lege Boargu Will Janice At Kener

Powell Clayton Recovers and Plans Return Home

Gen Powell Clayton United States minister to Mexico has recovered from illness at the Planters' Hotel and will depart for Little Rock with his private secretary. He may return to St Louis if health permits. The notice also advertises the California Express train service and local laundry offerings.

Powell Clayton St. Louis United. States Mexico Planters Little Rock California Express Topeka

They fear Cecil Rhodes at Cape Town public reception

Cable reports from London say Alfred Milner plans a hurried departure to South Africa to assume his duties as high commissioner. Cecil Rhodes signals consent to a public reception at Cape Town, while alarmist chatter in London discusses Chamberlain’s strategy to confront Kruger.

Cape Town New York Lonon Alfred Milner South Arica London Mr. Chamberlain President Krueger Reumon Mr. Goschen Sir Alfred Twsis Menacilm Chamberlain South Africa

Weinley's New York Trip Set for April 26 Departure

President McKinley will leave Washington on Monday April 26 at 10 30 AM riding in the private car of President Thomperis. Mrs McKinley will accompany him with cabinet members family and foreign ambassadors aboard the train. In New York he will stay at the Fifth Avenue or Windsor hotel review the parade address and attend a Union League reception before returning Wednesday. A second train will carry the vice president Speaker Reed and members of both houses.

Washington A. H. Steele New York McKinley Pennsylvania Road Thomperis Fifth Avenue Windsor Hotel Union League Club Reed Senate House

Cycle Against Horse on Track in Pleasanton Match

A. Jones the Friess Wheelman faces Flying Jib in a mile race at the Pleasanton stock farm track on Saturday. Jones, trimmed to 150 pounds, has trained at Livermore and seeks a strong performance to rival the national circuit. Mentor Richard P. Avi ward expects a notable show and a possible move toward big meets. Meanwhile Dan Lynch and John Quinn discuss the Maher bout, with a Greater New York club deposit to ensure the fight on a Coney Island date.

Jones Friess San Livermore Richard P. Aviward East Seagong Im Y Mechanuts’ Oe Orlando Stevens Jn Bimaelf Sharkey-Maher Pitenurs Dan Lynch Sharkey John Quinn Maher BERL Greater New York Coney Island

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