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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1897

Page

8

Dress Stuffs

Kansas City shoppers encounter an exhibition of textiles unequaled in this region with a collection described as the cream of the world’s production.

Kansas City

Millinery Display Promises Childrens Hats at Low Prices

Tomorrow a special display features Children's and Misses hats alongside foreign style and local creations in Ladies Millinery. Assorted headwear includes 56 dozen Duck and Crash hats in navy white and crash colors, with prices ranging from 10c to $5.00, offering substantial savings on quality styles.

Dix

Children’s Dresses in Sale Tomorrow at Reduced Prices

Tomorrow we place in sale 15 dozen dresses for children from gingham to cashmere styles. Prices range from 48 cents for trimmed gingham dresses to 68 cents for all wool cashmere dresses in sizes up to 14 years. New washable line offered up to 14 years with attractive prices and stylish design to save time.

Muslin Underwear and Corset Covers For Tomorrow

Entered lawn corset covers with long sleeves and neck in all colors pink blue yellow lilac red offered in sizes for tomorrow in limited supply. French corset covers of cambric with full back and front low neck lace trimmed edges available in all sizes at reduced price.

Mail Order Fashion Catalogue Offer

A brief notice invites readers to mail orders to Kansas City for the Spring and Summer fashions. Send your name and address to receive the catalogue free by mail, enabling shoppers to complete purchases through the mail if needed.

Kansas City

Thrilling ball game in Topeka draws huge crowd

A lively Topeka contest between the Journal and Capital papers drew a large crowd and featured exciting plays and numerous errors. The Capital team led early, Journal players battled back, and the game swung with dramatic fanfare as reporters described each notable at bat and miscue amid humorous commentary.

Journal Triumphs In Wild Ball Game At Capital Field

The Journal defeats the Capitals 21 to 13 after a high scoring, chaotic contest marked by home runs from Barnes and Jones, risky pitching, and numerous fielding lapses. Key players include Kiene, Carr, Chamberlain, Trainer, and Brooks from the Capitals, while Barnes, Jones, and Majors star for the Journal. Injuries noted include a shoulder dislocation and a sprained pastern among several players.

T. A Geport Journal Capital Carr Chamberlain Barnes Tuise Brooks Hase Masora Dughes Traver Phares Heid Shellabarger Jones Sorighededi P. McCabe Ares Jers Dukes Chamberlin Bass Havin Mette Timbuctoo Turk Clark Carr Wes Charles Barnes Roches Belvidere Bel The Kiene Hughes Brooks Jones Lyon Balla Brady Billie Trainer Capitals Majors Rome Ellis Representatve Suez Deider Arbush Long Capital Forces Treiner Trainer Loan Kien Wolf Haines Capitola Snrael Trobks Shellobarger Kule Turi Makinis Dito Sh Timinictoo Journal Force Capitol Ellie

Death Saviors Hadley and Warrants Swirl in Mass City

Warrants issued for ex-treasurer Frank KR Hadley on perjury charges after his death at about 7 am in New Bedford Massachusetts. Funeral notices follow for Mrs Tozier and Grandma Tagier, detailing their births marriages and surviving family across Boston Bridge Benton North Van Buren Street and neighboring states.

New Bedford Mass Frank KR. Hadley Businett Columbia Mills Corborlens Wilch Hadley Bud Bees Tozier Grandma Tagier Charles Bridge Boston Mose Gattier Torost

Grant Monument Dedication Excursion to New York

April 27 ceremony at the Mausoleum on the Hudson bank in Columbia will feature President and Supreme Court presence with national, state, military and civic units forming a grand pageant. B&O Railroad offers reduced excursion rates to New York from April 24 to May 6 with return to May 4. Chicago fare listed as 24.00 dollars with lower costs from other points. Details from L S Alles and Tayman Oberley Co provide train information and bookings.

New York Hudson River Columbia Supreme Court Army Navy National Guard of Grand Army of the Repiblic America Mijestia Grant Washington Chicago Alles Gental RB. R

Drunken bears injure sailors in San Francisco melee

Three Frisco sailors face a bear incident at Rachael Rooney’s St. Louis hotel on Pacific Street as two bears drunk on porter attack McColgan and Brittain, leaving injuries. Rooney and a club quell the threat. surgeons treat the victims. Also noted is Texas strawberry crop promotion and Santa Fe Route explorations for Texas pamphlets.

San Francisco Rachael Rooney St. Louis Pacific Street Alaska Ife Sailor George McColgan Wm. Rueble Rooney McColyan Ritchie Bear Heam Barney Brittain Anne McColgan Brittain Texas Agent Santa Fe Craft Country of Texas

Back From The Grave Hypnotic Subject Restored

A man hypnotized and buried for three days was disinterred and faced by crowds at the opera house. As he was revived he resisted violently, smashing the coffin until five men restored his consciousness. Also reports a Montreal lacrosse club update.

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