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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1898
Page
3
A listing under the Z R B Mortgagee Sale presents items including full 110 4 cotton blankets, all wool blankets 11 2, White and Grey Wool Se fabrics, Gray Columbia jeans, Zebra fancy fabrics, and assorted trimming. The notice references various stock entries and prices, plus a cosmetic product line with a complexion powder and freckle cure price.
An old newspaper ad promotes the Book Department offering Stecautes and a Life of Sherman volume at a very cheap price. The listing highlights promotions with a price note of $2.48 and mentions affordable reading material.
Items labeled at 65 cents and up include butter chips and side dishes. Spery family Kitchen Knives are advertised with bread and cake knives. Limited groceries remain at low, one-ball prices as the sale clears out kitchenware and essentials.
Seattle August 22 The latest stampede from Dawson City is the Port fork of Forty mile Creek on American soil. Word reached Dewson from Dawin Wn that on August 2 a rich find of Forty Mile was reported and within twenty four hours about sn people headed for the site. They were mostly idle men. The old claimants did not give much credence to the report.
James A. Baker, 27, superintendent of Majestic Seal Rares Co, was shot and killed in front of his home at 5 Ridge Street by Campbell Alguier, after a dispute over statements about Baker’s sister Betty. Alguier, 16, is under arrest. Betty Baker lives west of the Murder scene. Baker leaves a widow. A report notes another local note about Captain A. H. Smith returning from furlough and a speech in support of Anglo American Alliance. hospital ships and other dispatches fill the day’s telegraph.
Committee chairmen meet at Weber's hall to outline a Labor Day program. A 10 am street parade offers prizes including $1 first and 200 cigars second for best appearing organization, plus prizes for degree teams. At 2 pm contests at the park include merchant races, standing broad jumps, running events, bicycle races, and a cake walk at 4 pm with a $25 prize. An afternoon balloon ascent and parachute leap will be presented by Prof. Kincebrew. Music by the Duke of Paris band and various acts are billed, with a G A T Ladies group offering a Cincinnati trip option for September 5.
The 23rd Kansas colored volunteers depart Topeka for Cuba via Chicago and New York under Colonel Beck. Governor Leedy extols citizen soldiery, warns of Cuban challenges, and thanks Santa Fe officials as crowds bid farewell with songs, gifts, and festive chaos.
A white officer will accompany the colored troops to Cuba though out of uniform he wore a white suit. As the last section pulled out, band members waved goodbye while Director Jackson oversaw departures. The train aims for Chicago by midnight then continues to New York via the Erie Line.
The Navy Department aims to award a contract within ten days for a new Pacific coaling station at Pago Pago Samoa. A steel pier head 256 feet long and 48 feet wide will extend in 40 feet of water, with a 208 foot wharf, two coal sheds, a narrow gauge railway, and 24 two ton self pumping cars. Completion is required within twelve months with a 100 per day penalty.
New York on August 22 Miss Jessie Millward arrived from England aboard the Germanic to assume the lead female role at the Empire Theater company following Miss Viola Alten’s withdrawal. Her contract runs one winter, with potential London plans if the company tours next summer. She will soon travel to Chicago for the annual tour, and has previously appeared with Henry Irving and in Becket at Abbey's.
Delegates to the national Bankers' Association arrive in Denver as social events are planned. A committee of ladies will host wives and daughters at the Brown Palace, with a reception for visiting delegates. An evening reception, trolley tour, tea for ladies, and a Denver Athletic Club smoke are scheduled, followed by a Cripple Creek excursion with guest committees on Thursday night.
Madr Aug 22 El Correo warns Cuban and interior questions may provoke serious incidents. El Heraldo urges government to use Spanish funds to ease economic strain rather than foreign loans, which are seen as onerous. Also mentions a colorful shirts and waists sale and a Peerless Steam Band concert at Garfield Park tomorrow.
Miss Nelle Hawkins comes from Ottawa to spend a week with Miss Winifred Wagner. numerosos social travel mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bonebrake and kin from Osage City visiting family in Topeka, trips to Palmer Lake, Lawrence, Meriden, Kansas City, and other locales. Many names, excursions, and a few short trips pepper the page.
Danver Ayr reports Colorado may equip its militia with modern rifles. A sample Winchester repeating rifle is tested against Krag Jorgenson to replace Springfield firearms. If tests satisfy, Adjutant General Borauen will seek adoption for 400 rifles using smokeless powder.
Street notes report dry goods dealer Sthrinopski arrested for alleged gun sales Sunday and to appear in police court Monday. Officer Renard arranged the hearing with Judge Ferry to hear the case this afternoon. Jailer Hopkins allegedly punished by peppered candy during roll call, causing officers to cry. Also, John Brown charged with maintaining a nuisance on East Fifth near Madison. Sergeant Owen made the arrest. Humane Officer King took John Turner for cruelty to animals. Turner reportedly allowed an animal to be killed amid a bone-laden scene. Whitmere Bros. Barbers listed at 735 Ras. av.
North Topeka notes show local chatter on errands and visits including Mulroy in Ellis County and Burlington, Mrs. Smell returning from Has, and a raid by Sergeant Owen and Patrolman Hendricks on a second story resort at 7 West Seventh Street. Vernon Gray arrested for keeping disorderly house after claims of visitors. Judge Perry to preside, with one woman held as an inmate.
New York Aug 2 A warmlite report on talks between Illinois Steel and Minnesota Iron companies outlines a plan to consolidate into a single corp The conference discussed forming a new corporation to unite the two firms and align assets dividends and management The meeting noted potential minor details to resolve but indicated no insurmountable barriers to finalizing the consolidation The Minnesota Iron Company has authorized capital of 50 000 000 and has paid substantial dividends this year while Illinois Steel holds significant assets and iron mileage holdings
Real estate transfers list including R Brown and others with amounts and addresses such as 20 Chamifier Street and 240 Hancock Street. Various notices mention George W. Parker, Mary Hunt, and Topeka, with unrelated ads for baking powder, travel to Cincinnati, Santa Fe sleeper reservations, and tailors moving to 18 East Pitth Street.
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