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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1899
Page
6
Drapery and fashion sale notices from local shop
A local store advertises drapery items and ladies wear with marked down prices. Curtains in ruffled muslin and muntin styles, rugs, tapestry portieres, and window shades. Also Wool suits, silk waists, and white pique skirts with discounts aimed at back to school and fall shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
Omorrow
Madre of
Berge
Cheviot
Ladies' Furnishings Sale Highlights Styles and Bargains
The notice lists women apparel items including Roselle Sycamore Olive Magnolia Cy press Therven and Modjeska fabrics. It advertises leather belts at 10 cents each from a 2 cent original, white pique ties and satin bows, ribbed and liste vests, five dozen jean draw-ers, summer corsets at 50 cents, cotton petticoats with lace trims, lawn petticoats with polka dots, and a marked down grass linen skirt and lawn fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive
Magnolia
Therven
Modjeska
J.B
Nation Department Waist Sets and Handkerchiefs Sale
Waist Sets for ladies priced down from 250 to 19 with designs noted. Children and men handkerchiefs in various fabrics offered at low prices. Valenciennes laces on hand with one-quarter off regular price. Towels, Honey Comb, offered at 5c each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valenciennes
Vallencienes
North Topeka Community Notes and Local Updates
North Topeka items include residents visiting kin in Kansas City and Meriden, doctors and officials on sick leave, and moves within the city. Several church and civic notices urge meetings, while local families prepare travels to Chicago and Wisconsin. a funeral is noted for Lewis Ferris of Menoken.
City considers bond issue opposition formed committee
The article notes a political debate on bond issuance with a decision to oppose it. Representatives from multiple wards attended. A committee was tasked to craft a voter address and lead the campaign, with executives to organize opposition across the city. Members named include A M Baird J B Billard J B McMaster M Hanney Emmet Whipple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seevaik
AM. Baird
J. B. Billard
J. B. McMaster
M. Hanney
Emmet Whipple
Under the Ban Excommunication Divides East St. Louis Parish
In Belleville diocese Bishop Janssen excommunicates St Patrick parishioners of East St. Louis allied against appointing a German priest to replace Irish priest Father Went. About 650 affected. a Sunday decree read churchwide. a meeting today defied the bishop with guards, protests, and a public money box for fighting the church authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Jaresen
Glovest
Belleville
St. Patrick Conetagation
East St. Louis
St. Patrick
Janssen
Pater Clige
St. Patrick's Church
Hie
Washington
Ban on Kipling Works Shocks Crawfordsville Church
In Crawfordsville Indiana the Sunday school at the First Methodist Church boycotted Rudyard Kipling after the library committee received new books from Cincinnati publishers. A volume titled Drums of the Fore and At drew attention for its author, leading a man to declare the work unfit for the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
Nus
Rudyard Kipling
M. K Church
Crawfordeville
Library of Methodist Publishers of
Cincinnati
Kipling
Prohibited Book Removed From Library After Sunday School Review
A controversial text sparked parental concern and school authorities led a review that resulted in the offending book being discarded from the library shelves. The decision followed complaints about profanity and inappropriate content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rimaulf
Recruiting 18 Slow Washington Advices on Thirty-Fifth Infantry
Dispatch from Vancouver Barracks reports Col Plummer says recruiting for the Thirty-Fifth Infantry is accelerating with regimental recruiters out. About 500 men from the Sesand Oregon volunteers expected to arrive at Portland soon, many likely to enlist. Recruits should be drawn from the district to fill the regiment, with East Coast officers aiding dispersal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shafter
Corbin
Plummer
Vancouver Barracks
Vancouver
California
Oregon Volunteers
Portland
War Department
Genchifter
Oregon
Seven Die in Canada Atlantic Train Wreck at St Polycarpe
A special to the News from Montreal says the Canada Atlantic express bound for Ottawa jumped the track at St Polycarpe near 1130. Seven passengers are reported killed and ten hurt. Strong details and casualty figures are still coming in as officials assess the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Bontreal
Canada Atlantic Express
Montreal
Ottawa
St. Polycarpe
Strikers Beaten by Detectives in New York Court Fight
In police court, Parryton allied union officials A J Bertram Thaman J Lucas and others asked for war rate protection for Sun business manager Paddock and private detectives. The group claimed beatings by detectives after a dispute that shut down a stereotyping room. Two teeth knocked out and facial injuries were reported as magistrate Brann refused warrants but signaled possible further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mr. Parryton
Typographics
Union No. 6
A.J. Bertram
Thaman J. Lucas
Joseph A. Columbing
Max Laugbatt
On the Sun
Brann
Paddock of
Alice
Eevator
Lucas
Columbine
Langfert
Joe Paddock
John Ue
India to adopt gold standard for financial reform
London reports the Indian budget outlines a deliberate shift to a gold standard for India to secure a strong banking system akin to England and France. Sir Alfred Hickman criticizes purchasing railway material from the United States, urging cost-effectiveness and longevity over initial price, noting English engines’ longer life despite higher upfront costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Comemons
India
Lord George Hamilton
England
France
George Hamilton
Alfred Hickman
Wolverhampton
United States
Sir Alfred Hickman
Union Pacific Controls Wyoming Central Steering Purchase Option
Chicago August 3 a local financial news bureau reports Union Pacific has gained control of the Wyoming Central under a five year option to buy all stock and a parallel option to redeem its two million dollar bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Pacific Road
Wyomng Central
Union Pacific
Ihs
Rumored South American Alliance Talk Resurfaces
Rio de Janeiro August 9 reports say President Reca of Argentina, visiting Brazil, aims to negotiate a trilateral alliance with Brazil and Chile against the United States. The three presidents are said to plan a meeting at Burnom Ayres next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio de Janeiro
Deakiln
Reca
Brasil
Argentina
Braz
Chile
United States
Burnom Ayres
Mrs. Drexel Plans Filtration Movement at Newport Musical
Mrs. John R. Drexel is organizing a filration movement at her Newport musical this week. Senator Chauncey M. Depew spoke at Pinard cottage about Monday sight dinners. Decorations featured maidenhall ferna and American beauty roses. In Peoria, MCCA members protest bathroom access for Negro members seeking exclusion. Afro-American Council condemned objectors and protested remarks byGEorge governor on race and mobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
John R. Drexel
Chantesy M. Depew
Pinard Cottage
Maidenhall
M. A.C
Peoria
Ill
Probster
Gearge
Governor Stanley Rebukes Mr. Black In Letter To Press
Governor Stanley declines to entertain charges against state agricultural college Republican regents. He accuses A. Black of using a false affidavit to gain newspaper notoriety and threatens to let editors publish any material he desires while condemning the attempt as political theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
State Agricultural College
5. A. Black
Williams
Manhattan
al- Cijenic
Overmyer accuses Browne of being a puppet and disruptor
A lengthy 6 000 word communication from David Overmyer targets Mr Browne the Young Democrats promoter in Hutchinson alleging payment by the gold bug element and plans to split state Democratic ranks He labels Browne dishonest false and evasive and mocks his self view as a leader while calling him a puppet and a buffer in a bitter exchange over party unity and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Overmyer
EE. Browne
Young Democrats
Hutchinson
Browne
Mr. Overmyer
Democratic Party
Overmyer
Brutelingen
Kansas
Spebble
Gail
Hear Pardons Before Governor This Month August 16 17 18
Governor Stanley will hear pardon applications this month on August 16 17 and 18. Emma Stewart of Wichita filed a protest against Robert Rice’s pardon citing assault and robbery of Cham Wilking. Stewart, sister of Wilking, claims her brother was harmed and seeks continued imprisonment. Farbee from Crawford County was sent up last year for forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Emma Stewart
Wichita
Tom
Robert Rice
Rice
Sedgewick County
Wiking
Price
Wilkins
Steweart
Wilking
Farbee
Crawford County
Petition Urges Pardon For Fifteen Year Prisoner
A destitute man petitions Governor Stanley to reopen the case of Fred Poughort, imprisoned fifteen years in Ellsworth County for crimes including tax offenses. His wife writes a heartfelt appeal claiming his reform and asking clemency. The governor declined last month, but local supporters insist he deserves release to tend his tangled property and farm taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Poughofrt
Tat
Ellsworth County
Dea
Stanley
Papghort
Dawes criticizes Stanley plan to tackle Klondike in Leavenworth
Former attorney general F B Dawes, long a leader in anti liquor campaigns, argues Governor Stanley's reward scheme against Klondike operatives will fail. He cites fear of retaliation among witnesses and says soldiers at the home could provide evidence to shut down Klondike activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Dawes
Morrill
Wichita
Stanley
Klondike
Leavenworth
Waylard
July Prison Records: No Escapes At State Penitentiary
Warden Tomlinson and Deputy Warden Thompson receive praise as July yields zero escapes, a rare achievement after years of inmates breaching borders. Officials emphasize disciplined management and a long history of occasional wall scaling remains a hidden risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Tomlinson
W. A. Thompson
State Penitentiary
Berty
Tomlinson
Thompson
ME Long to Campaign Locally for Seventh District
Congressman Chester I Long announces participation in the Seventh district local campaign this fall. He plans to spend a month touring to aid county tickets before the election and will proceed to Washington to assume his seat as a member of the next Congress. Meade State Bank receives charter with capital of 6000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester I Long
T Hie
Lone
Washington
Frank Baker in Trouble Bankruptcy Not Free Him
Frank D. Reker of Kansas City filed for bankruptcy after a judgment was entered by Wyandotte County woman. He remained jailed for failing to pay the judgment and has now filed a habeas corpus action in federal court seeking release on the claim that no judgment exists. Judge Hook is absent and no hearing date is set. jurisdiction may remain separate from bankruptcy proceedings with no federal government party involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Reker
Karisas City
Kansas
Almby & Wyandotte
Frandotte Opery
Jal
Hook
Wife did the killing near Canton three dead family
In Canton Ohio a horrific tragedy near three miles east of the city left Edward Fickinger a 25 year old farm laborer, his wife 23, and their three year old daughter dead. Neighbors found the bodies in the Eckinger home. Mrs Eckinger shot her husband and child then attempted suicide by cutting her wrists and finally killed herself with a gun. Quarrels had mounted as the couple planned separation starting that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Edward Fickinger
Eckinger
Aire
Mrs. Eckinger
Dee
Market Report From Chicago Grain Traders
A summary of the day’s trading shows wheat gains in volume and time, with a firmer Liverpool and a cautious bullish tilt from domestic news. Corn tracks wheat, with mixed price action. reports cite weather and harvest activity in Minnesota, Iowa, and the Dakotas, plus arrivals and shipper activity in Minneapolis and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ass. A
Liverpool
Epteciner
Minneapolis
Duluuh
Fecetvis
Cata
Ibis
Elii Gejner
Fareaadteen Armaeas
Untitled Ledger Snippet From December Publication
Fragmented OCR text shows a ledger style page with monetary figures and item notes. Mentions receipts and shipments, percentages, names and numbers, with unreadable date and page cues. No clear event or person identified due to garbled source text.
Market notes amid volatile sugar and grain trading
The report covers steady sterling, mixed sugar prices, and government bond activity. It highlights grain shipments from Kansas to markets, wheat and corn receipts in North Dakota and Kansas City, with weather and harvest prospects shaping futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ari
Uasip
J.C. Golags
Commission
Merohuen
Tim Topeks
Heth
London
Paris
Washington
Goan
Kansas
Jernara
Orthwest
Minneapolis
Wittat
Dasinass Vestardiy Wa
Sims
Americas St Baie
Meagher Ielintin
North Dakota
Sinis
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Wash Goods Dept
Drapery Department
Nation Department
Lace Department
North Topeka
Kimball
Kansas Avenue
G. Chapman
Kansas City
MC A. Milter
Hort
Robinson
Horth Wide
C. B Lyon
Mikeie Mabel Gilman
Eva Watts
Meriden
Arn. J
Oxee
Jackson Street
McGrew
Quincy
Gorden Streets
James & Howes
Wellington
Santa Fe
Alberta Hale
Park Street
Howard Stewart
Ladies Guild of the
Church of the Good Shep- Bern
Pred Ices
Airec
H. L. Wilkerson
M. W
Grace
Mabel Reynolds
GO. F. Whitney
T. B. Mernolds
Heir
Lawrence
Ives
Lewis Ferris
Menoken
Prairie Hone
L. Snook
Ratin
Belvue
Grate
Butea
Matere
W. Minnick
Shorey
Br. Mochancok
Remal Ribt
Mn Minnick
CoskLEy @ PosT
Henry Ie
Wight
Geo. Shafter
Beil Gova Free
George F. Bell
le Fontains
Bell
Union Pacific Deal
Wyoming Central
Mrs. Drexel's
Mr. Black
Dawes
Warden Tomlinson
ME Long
The
Meade State Bank
State Charter Board
Frank Baker
Today's Market Report
Lovestork
Markat
Atents
Epcos
Boney
Barkers
Naha
Commercia
Soupon Te
Quapan
Seapetsee Eta
Talial
Molanaee Sugat
Iy J
Golrigs
Eure
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