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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1899
Page
7
A fragmented ad lists spot cash wholesale prices on groceries at 6th Street. Items include sugar, coffee, dried fruit, canned peaches, pears, cherries, corn, beans, sardines, mustard, and evaporated peaches. The text imitates a mid century city wholesale catalog with numerous brand-like entries and pricing shorthand.
A local grocery ad lists cheap prices on cereals flour soap and canned goods. It promotes low meat prices and a special offer: with every $5 purchase of groceries customers receive a free framed picture. The text imitates an old time retail catalog with numerous product names and prices.
Fragmented notice lists travel and ticket details: Emporia, Topeka, Seattle, Santa Fe Route, Rock Island Route, prices like 32.50 and 924.55, with office contact at 117 E Norris in North San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Moonshiners faced charges for running illicit distilleries from private residences. Investigators allege illegal alcohol production and distribution across multiple locations, with arrests following undercover surveillance and warrants.
United States officers armed with warrants arrested P. H. Hansford and searched his riverfront farm eight miles west of North Topeka, uncovering sorghum mills and vats and possible distilling coils. The operation tied to two men pending arrest while a storm disrupted the raid and forced a swift retreat to Topeka.
A detailed account describes a man named Putney arrested after a counter to alcohol rumors, with witnesses recounting a long search party and a deputy’s past public roles. The piece closes recalling Resit Monahan, a young Kansas soldier who died in the Philippine conflict after enlisting at dawn and inspiring peers at Topeka High.
Receiver Albaugh files two major probate suits in Lyon County against the estates of H C Cross and CS Crom. Actions seek recovery of $175,400 loaned on notes guaranteed by H C Cross while alive and money guaranteed by Crom on notes backed by Wm Martindsie and HL Lietfried.
Collis P. Huntington, speaking at a banquet with Southern Pacific department heads in San Francisco, expressed strong support for President McKinley’s Philippines policy. He said the islands’ future under the United States requires a military government with a civil governor who is capable, honest, and kind, focusing on actions right for the people.
The president of the Topeka Athletic Association aims to raise funds for a dedicated club house after over a year of planning. A theatrical entertainment led by Will Wadsworth will launch the fund, with the club existing large enough to justify a fully equipped home.
At 3:38 in the morning a gas fire swept Market Avenue wrecking the Kunkers' woods store the Novelty Candy works and several other structures. The losses include Kunker building valued at 33 000. A report claims the blaze began after an altercation at the couple's home ending with the wife acting in self defense as her husband threatened and choked her. they had been married about a year.
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