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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1898

Page

12

M'Kinley to Congress Review of the War and Cuba

The president submits the annual message to Congress, reviewing the war and calling attention to independent Cuba, urging an increased appropriation for the Paris Exposition, and stressing U S obligations to Cuba. He notes prosperity amid war costs and discusses Spanish policy, military conduct, and the need for a decisive course in the Cuban question.

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Congress urged rapid war funding to aid Cuba crisis

The text recalls urgent defense preparations and a push for immediate congressional authorization of presidential power to end hostilities with Spain in Cuba. It notes calls for a six month armistice, negotiations in Madrid, and the need for U.S. military aid to stabilize Cuba, with the aim of a conclusive peace and protection of American interests.

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Damask Towels and Napkins Offerings Described

A classifieds list details Damask towels with sizes 21 by 42 inches hemstitched two rows drawn work valued at 85 cents and 18 by 40 inches with borders priced at 40 cents. Also notes damask fringed towels and Blenden Damask Napkins size 24 inches in five styles priced at $1.25, plus bundled damask items at 75 cents for six and 5 cents for five.

Glove and Handkerchief Section Showcases Novelties

Entering the store, the Glove and Handkerchief Section shines with Reynier and P.L French Kid Gloves. Gloves priced at 1.00 to 2.00 per pair and guaranteed fit. Handkerchiefs in linen, embroidery, plain whites, and novelty designs offered across a wide price range, with placards for easy viewing.

Reynier P.L French

Ladies' Underwear Prices In New Listing

Ladies' $1.00 camel's hair ribbed wool Vests and Pants priced at 66c each. Silver grey half wool Vests and Pants trimmed with silk ribbon and pearl buttons at 60c each. Heavy grey Maco fleece lined ribbed Vests and Pants priced 25c each. Children's silver grey ribbed Seeced Union Suits offered at 35c, 40c and 45c each.

Jewelry Section Listings in Silver Articles

Jewelry section advertises sterling silver items including mani cure pieces shore horn curling irons horn knives bead neck chains and a silver name plate for hats valises or umbrellas price 250. Three piece manicure sets sterling silver at 150 and a writing set with ink erasure paper cutter wax sticks and candle for 150.

Grand Excursion All Stations to Topeka Big Store Ad

All Stations from Manhattan Emporia Herington Garnett Morton to Topeka. Rates less than one cent per mile. Aladdin's Cave in the Basement showcases Christmas displays beyond ordinary. Visitors can exit by elevator or broad stairway to the 4th floor with Carpets Draperies Linoleums and Mattings over 9 660 square feet including Annex. Extra specials announced as the sale continues.

Repriced Prices Noted With Various Adjustments

A catalog of price changes shows items at three thirty, three ten, one dollar, one ten, and one dollar with repricing. Additional lines list checks valued at five tens of a dollar and Black Sicilians priced at a quarter, all tagged twelve four cents.

Prices Advertised in Nation Section Yard Sale

The yard lists items with price points including ten cent fancy elastics, large scrub brushes, Cosmo buttermilk soap six cent cake, leather shaw straps one for twenty five cents, and ladies and misses side elastic hose supporters.

Embroidering Items Featured in Local Linen Section

Art Linen Section at the BeSe Centre highlights embroidered pieces including curling iron holders and whisk broom holders. Cross stitched canvas pillow tops and backs priced low, Battenburg center pieces handmade at 16 inches, stamped umbrella bags, fancy cotton cords for pillows at low per yard rates, and gold draperies offered at 15 cents per yard.

Yarn and Knit Goods Section Sale Prices

Listing of imports and accessories with prices for Saxony Yarn 10c, Zephyr Fascinators 2c and 35c to 50c, Wool Fascinators 75c each down from $1.00, indicating a sale in a shop circular.

Zephyr

Princeton Votes to End Hazing at University

Princeton undergraduates voted that hazing is forever dead, a student-led reform with a new undergraduate committee to enforce rules. The piece notes prior faculty action, snowball pranks, and long-standing customs, plus details of freshman restraints and campus life as the change takes hold.

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New Jersey Woman Convicted in Stepson Hand Harm Case

Elisabeth Smith of Pompton Lakes New Jersey was convicted in Paterson after a brief jury deliberation for harming her ten year old stepdaughter with a hammer and scalding her hands in boiling water. The December ruling followed the incident reported from New York.

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