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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1897
Page
8
An advertisement touts TE STAR GROCERY in Queensware and tinware items. It claims affordable dinner sets, glass lamps for 25 cents, wash bowls and pitchers, and large lists of groceries with prices, urging bulk purchases due to wheat and flour price trends.
The Mexican Department of Public Works invites architects to submit plans for a modern congressional building in Mexico City. Entries must include drawings and descriptions in Spanish French or English with cost estimates. The total cost must not exceed 1.5 million dollars excluding foundation. designs due before November 187? A premium of 75 000 Mexican silver is offered to the winner with 6 000 to be shared by runner ups.
Mrs S S Sutton writes to Mr Sutton about the Los Angeles Fiesta praising some aspects while criticizing the flexta. She expresses belief Topeka can excel, notes expectations unmet, and mentions excluding Chinese and Indians as necessary. Decorations and department flowers receive critique.
Early morning police responded to a disturbance at Carrie Price's home in North Topeka. Albert Henderson, a younger man, was arrested for assault and battery after a confrontation with an older man named “Glick” Campbell. Henderson claimed Price had sent him to watch over her belongings and persisted when Campbell resisted, pleading guilty as the court continued the case to 4 p.m.
A Masinig dispatch reports 25000 Surgenns de hate resisting Spaniard troops in the Philippines mountains. General Polavista's treaty drew strong reaction across the islands. Ladies' society hosts a tacky party April 23 at 603 East Fourth Street, admission 16 cents. Americans lead world patent totals with about 0,000 granted. Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised by J W Vaughn of Oakton Ky for cramps. available from local druggists. Dirt given away at 512 Wilhmore St.
Webb McNall demands Kansas and Indian Territory insurers cease anti competitive rate practices. He contemplates licensing suspensions or criminal action under the Farrelly anti trust law. A letter from Ark City cites pressure by agents to drop Capitol Insurance, detailing boycotts and personal financial ruin to agents resisting the compact.
The final hearing of the Kansas grain rate case continues in St Louis with railroads offering more evidence. Kansas officials seek early ICC action to cut rates, hoping a six milles per ton per mile figure could yield relief and enable Kansas farmers to ship the next crop cheaply. The session, attended by Rail Road Commissioner W P Dillard and Judge David Martin, highlights efforts to reduce high freight charges and prove the need for fairer rates.
Atchison visit by the state board of charities aimed to ease water scarcity at the soldiers' orphans home. The board arranged water works equipment and right of way, but landowners reneged on agreements, prompting condemnation plans led by board member Frank M. Shane from Osankle.
Topeka items report cheese factory output, trolley work, and social events. Mentions topeka people like Katharine Whitney and Joan Williamson, a night of orchestra music, church installations, and a baseball game victory by Wardhurn college. The piece notes city finances, a state prize, and upcoming parades and concerts with various local institutions and individuals.
For the National Turnfest in St Louis from May 6, the Union Pacific will sell round trip tickets at one farthing. Tickets go on sale May 4 and 5 from Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado points. Union Pacific claims fastest time and best accommodations. Apply to F A Lewis, Agent. Premature baldness may be prevented and hair made to grow with Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer.
Syrian men in Topeka faced disturbance of the peace charges after a group of Syrian women, led by Ana Wakin, accused Charles Mokada and Macot Hina of insulting them on Kankas avenue. Mokada posted bail. Hina remained jailed as the case continued in police court. The article also mentions prior fraud allegations involving Ana Wakin over guardianship of her brother's children.
The passage notes increasing hostility between two individuals, mentioning Hira as a friend of Moksha and taking part in the fine.
David Henderson signs a three year engagement with McVickers manager L Sharpe after a four to six month agency period. A separate deal ties him to Curtie of Samuel of Posen with tours planned to San Francisco and beyond. Nearby downtown theater plans for a vaudeville center are reported.
John Temple a 17 year old colored boy and Guy Tobias a 14 year old white boy were taken into custody by Patrolmen Campbell and Rucker after jumping on moving trains in the Santa Fe yards. The youths, residents of Topes, were attempting to board a westbound train to Oxage City, amid growing complaints about the practice and local efforts to curb it.
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