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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1898
Page
8
Advertises drastic living-cost cuts with “more for your money” claims. Lists numerous grocery items from sugar and coffee to canned goods and meats, emphasizing quality and a guaranteed satisfaction or money-back policy. Mentions California granulated sugar, lard, beans, tomatoes, and assorted staples with price hints and bulk offers.
Reads as a fragmented inventory of items including mop stalks clothes hampers willow baskets crates galvanized iron tubs and buckets. Mentions numbers and vague quantities but lacks a coherent sale or context.
The Star Grocery run by J S Sprout advertises wholesale and retail sales with the address at 112 East Sixth Street and the telephone number 252. The notice repeats the business name and ownership details. An unrelated British shipping report mentions Jaen, chief officer of the White Star liner Britannic, being arrested on suspicion of bond theft from the Britannic’s mails.
Yut admits involvement in smuggling linked to the theft of government bonds. Third Officer John Kayston of the Britannic was arrested in Jersey City on August 6 while attempting to cash coupons from 20 stolen bonds. Jago fled due to his smuggling connections.
In Abilene and Reno County a Democratic mass convention backed the Populist slate while endorsing the Chicago platform and Leedy administration. Nominees include Willis E Vincent for county attorney and Gistriet court clerk J J Smith. other Populist picks include Fred Thorp, M A Draper, G A De Bard, M Watson, with H Kanne as county attorney and D F Irwin probate judge in the Abilene gathering.
The Republican state central committee arranged stops for W. E Stanley. Leonandville Corn Carnival September 2, Lindsborg September 3, Kansas City Kansas Labor Day September 5, Iola county fair September 3, OsKaLoos county fair September 9, Junction City unveiling soldiers monument September 10.
San Francisco reports the directors intend to raise plantation and mill production in Hawaii and to introduce improved manufacturing methods on the islands. The plan seeks higher output and efficiency across the island industries.
Preliminary hearing held for C F and Johnie Pettey in Herndon before Justice Paul Brown. Bonds set at 5000 and 5500 dollars with cases bound for October term. Elder Pettey jailed awaiting habeas corpus. son shown as studious and educated, having completed two terms at Manhattan agricultural college. Defense by Jake Wilson and G Webb Bertram. County Attorney Wilson assisted by Tully Scour.
A Washington report outlines Marine battalion led by Col Huntington and ships of the navy beginning operations to occupy Isle of Pines, key to Havana’s capitulation. The force lands under Captain Goodrich aboard Newark with Scorpion and Suwanee in support, aiming to block Spanish reinforcements and secure Cuban provisions and cattle for the city.
A derailed cannon of a freight train near Ryland six miles south of Fort Scott Kansas was averted by timely action as unknown attackers placed a wagon on the main line and chained the wheels. The crazed attempt could have caused a fatal crash but the train managed to pass the obstruction at slow speed. Also notes a dramatic cure claim for consumption by Dr Kings New Discovery.
Hawthorne Athletic Club, led by Charles M. Wilson, vows to proceed with the Corbett McCoy prize fight despite a ministerial meeting letter from Bishop Quigley declaring no such event in Erie County. Wilson cites legal advice and court precedent, suggesting minimal risk beyond deterring a few locals. Buffalo crowds surge for seats as over six thousand dollars in tickets are sold and construction materials arrive for the event slated next month.
In Cleveland Samuel Mather, director of Minnesota Iron, discusses rumors of a four firm consolidation including Minnesota Iron Cambria Iron Lackawanna Iron and Steel and possibly Tint with a committee to investigate the Minnesota affair. He notes uncertainty which firm is the third, but confirms talks exist and a rival to Carnegie could emerge if the deal proceeds.
John Orr, known as Johnnie Orr, was murdered at Clarendon Arkansas at his wife’s instigation. His death preceded a mob lynching of Black men hired to commit the crime. Orr rose to local sporting fame as a daredevil bicyclist and footrunner, performing dangerous feats and a one wheeled ride down stairs. He was a boxing and racing figure with a loyal following in Kansas City and Denver, remembered for his bold stunts and colorful public life.
Property transfers include Vincent Kacaynaki and spouse to Heeinald Kreipe for 400 9 hr lot Greenwood avenue Potwin sub and Kreipe to V Kacczynski for 32 400 100 ft lot 199 11 13 Jackson street. Booths transfer 7500 for lots 1 and 5 in Potwin sub, Kreipe to Judd 2400 for lot 33 Greenwood avenue. Lyttle transfers 6000 to Euphemia Riddie for parcels North Polk street Pacific Place add Teodinas Bryson to Della M Grant 3500 for lot 385 Quincy street Ritchie’s add. Manspeaker Mercantile Co receives lots 7 8 3 4 5 6 or 14 Railroad street in Railroad street add. RS i Bene transfers noted. Also garbled catalog phrases about baking powder appear.
Thirteen beer brewing concerns from Chicago have combined to form the United States Brewing Company, a New Jersey corporation with 6 600 000 capitalization. Incorporators include Fred Dwight Brooklyn John J Tracey Jersey City Philip Abren New York Sherman Vari Piwinfield N J and Beetor W Thomas New York. The firm plans to brew lager beer safely in Chicago and has no immediate eastward expansion.
The Right Honorable David Davies, Lord Mayor of London, travels to the United States on a pleasure trip. W J Soulsby, longtime secretary to 28 lord mayors, says the visit includes New York Philadelphia Boston Washington and Niagara Falls. Davies is a noted art and plate collector and holds warm views of America and its people.
In Kansas City on August 12 officials report the Burlington train robbery near St Joseph yielded no loot. Adams Express superintendent J H Butler said the safe was recovered unopened and no packages or valuables were taken. Butler travels to St Joseph to investigate. no suspects yet identified.
Prof E M Shelton of the state agricultural college who went to Australia nine years ago to establish a state agricultural school under government direction will soon return home. He was chosen by the Australian government to carry on a government agricultural college at Brisbane. It is unclear if he comes for a visit or to remain permanently. In Washington Judge Cole denied an injunction in the Purcell envelope contract case, ruling the company has a remedy in the court of claims if a valid contract exists. The Woman's Relief Corps will travel to Cincinnati via Santa Fe through train September 6. Round trip from here is 16.10 with Pullman cars and free chairs.
The Southern Pacific announces a freight rate cut for canned goods in car loads over 2000 pounds. The new tariff is 60 cents per 100 pounds and applies from California terminals to New York and New Orleans via the Burnet route. Effective August 17. Rich Coal Strike Near Sitka reports large coal deposits found at What Bay near Sitka Alaska with extensive deposits.
J. W. Calvert of Seattle reports a large stampede recurred from Lake Bennett toward Big Take about 0 miles inland. The rush was sparked by rumors of gold running from two to nine dollars per pan. Band concert tonight at Garfield Park.
J S Banks, a barber, describes years of back strain from standing long hours. He credits Morrows Kidney Pills, bought at Swift & Holiday Drug Co., with restoring his health in days and urges others to continue treatment until cured. Manufactured by John Morrows & Co, Springfield, Ohio.
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