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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1904
Page
9
The ad touts suits from eight fifty to twelve fifty with fine cloth and fit and a sale on pants for working men. It markets hats at one fifty and two dollars, shirts and underwear, and promises a gun with every suit. Shoppers are urged to visit rain or shine, Saturday.
National reports indicate continued general trade strength despite weather setbacks. In the South demand remains robust with outsized orders in hats boots shoes and clothing. Northwest activity rises as rail shipments improve and spring commerce gathers pace. Iron and steel markets soften slightly while pig iron options delay.
Washington April 22 judge O W Powers testified before the senate privileges and elections committee about Utah church politics and the Edmunds act prosecutions. He described church control over civil and ecclesiastical affairs and noted polygamy prosecutions were rare due to secret marriages. Also reports on local events and upcoming activities in the community.
Washburn and Park College debate in Parkville Mo postponed to Monday due to judge selection dispute. Washburn proposed judges from which Park would pick two, Park sought two members from Kansas City Law School. Dr George of Chicago named to deliver Washburn commencement address. Minister-led chapel services planned. Prince Lun Bul Tre arrives Chicago with Chinese dignitaries.
A delegation of prominent Chinamen met the party at the station and escorted the vinitore to a Chinese restaurant. The prince rode in a carriage drawn by four white horses and an elaborate breakfast was served before at 10 40 the distinguished party continued their journey eastward.
Police raided Ben Jordan's Negro dive at 121 West Railroad Street last night and found two iris, one colored and one white. The colored girl was Mabel Jordan and the white girl gave the name Eveline Black. Jordan was arrested on two charges, keeping a house of ill fame and maintaining a bolwance. Others arrested included Peter Anderson and an inmate list. Dan Finney was arrested as a cartier in the South for hop tow and top at the J pentances. Wae Touan oa Rie lice at his East Mourth street.
W P Dockhorn, operator of Mike Thompsons Opera House drug store, was arrested by Sergeant Derby on a charge of violating the Prohibitory Law. The case involves outside witnesses and notes a Tesuier Eastern operation behind the partition at Crawford theatre. Three Keys to Hell show at Crawford theatre Sunday at 3 pm.
Railway notices show 925 00 tickets on arch and April with inter mediate points okayed and sleep era free chair cars. Stopover privilege shown. For full information and free literature, address T is King PTA Topeka. May 6 senatorial ecciterrane lines reset on Bias 6 at 35 in the afternoon. Committees from both sides to meet with ten delegates from Doniphan and one from Srown and adjourned to that date. Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite members are asked to meet at Masonic hall Friday. John A Dalley K CC H and family invite all Masonic friends.
On Tuesday April 26 1904 at 2 pm by order of the U S Court the entire stock with furniture fixtures and outstanding accounts will be sold to the highest cash bidder at 521 Kansas Avenue Topeka Kansas The stock includes ladies and gentlemen furnishing goods clothing hats shoes ladies suits skirts jackets etc and will exceed twenty three thousand dollars in value No bid under twelve thousand dollars will be considered The Zanditon Supply Co opened February 1903 no old stock remains The stock is new saleable and fixtures modern Information on invoice details available on request
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