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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1900
Page
6
Fragmented ad copy lists discounted goods including fabrics, belts, purses, silks, satin, and accessories. Mentions several price replacements and quality claims with numerous garbled items and misspellings. Highlights include leather hinges, hats, brooches, pins, and silver items with implied arrival of new stock.
The deposition of Geb. F. Lindermurk from Marion reveals lurid allegations amid courtroom tensions. Witnesses recount ministers and reformers misdeeds, with mentions of Peter Selle and others, while Mrs Geis Pif and attorneys clash over full disclosure as the case unfolds under dramatic cross examination.
The Tribune reports Joseph Kinley resigns as superintendent of police of Chicago amid mayoral and city leadership tensions. The resignation was delivered before Kipley began his southern trip and action was not yet taken. Mayor Harrison declined to comment when questioned last evening.
Boston dispatch reports Morris Astonburg, a youth, confirmed stealing 8 8 97 from Mrs Margaret Beck. The case perplexed officials since his release from sentence. Details remain unclear as the report winds through the unusual sequence of events and the suspect’s prior conviction.
Overstocks offer Black Satine silk ren for Se at 121g and the finest Feather Tickits at sale price. Ameskeag Colg Medal Denim in color ite is priced IZWe. 15 pieces of Riderdown and imitation French Flannel, heavier and prettiest styles, 12%eine stemd of i8e. Outing Flannel mill ends in many calours at 81-3e. Case full standard dress Calicos Sliver Grass and Indigo Blue. Canton Flannel 450 yards with fleeced back 4%. Table Olich iom bright patterns 20e sq yd. English Linoleum overstock at 25% premium value 450, 57 Ge and G7e per sq yd. Knitting Cotton limited to 3000 units mainly in color, two balls for Be.
The ad promotes duck themed garments including Duck Gents with blanket fining and price points of 98c and $2.25. It also highlights heavy striped duck Boys’ Overalls at 29e, indicating a department store sale with listed prices and basic product lines.
Police believe Aarenburg concealed stolen money and plans to avoid restitution by lying about his work status. Evidence suggests he intends to refuse Friday, concealing funds as the investigation continues today.
The 24,496,308 vote was recorded as the House passed the first major sales and appropriation bill in record time. The P4486 debate lasted about three hours for the clerk to read the bill, with no other business transacted.
Governor Stanley says he favors the Kansas Semi-Centennial Exposition but warns he lacks full public sentiment. He notes letters to legislators show significant support and that people are engaging with lawmakers. He reports current sentiment appears to favor the exposition.
Constantinople December 11 A dinner at the Yildiz palace celebrated the officers of the United States battleship Kentucky now at Smyrna. Waflles Lloyd C Griscom presented the party to the sultan while the grand vizier and dignitaries attended. Griscom and Capt Colby M. Chester then met the sultan in private audience.
John H Curran Kansas Populist secretary calls a December 17 Topeka meeting to plan work for the party headquarters between now and the next state campaign. A spring gathering at the Auditorium is proposed to boost party interest and sustain momentum toward the inaugural period.
Men overalls in cassimere stripe now 30e down from 60e. 25 sets children angora furs 1.13 each. 25 Sindh jardinieres 0.78 each, down from 1.55. One case gents extra heavy fleeced underwear 2.80. Axminster rugs 27x54 sale price 1.95. 4% pieces fancy ribbon 4 4% and 6 inches with high quality effects. Wool goods, fabrics and damasks offered at reduced rates.
Fall season clearance offers deep discounts on Cassimere and Worsted suits, coats and vests, children's vestee suits, and boys five to seven piece outfits. Prices range from $1.45 to $3.88 with emphasis on durability and fading resistance. sizes available by email.
Montreal dispatch reports a government confidant says a shift in inauguration ceremonies makes it likely Sir Wilfrid Laurier will travel to Australia. The Duke of York is now to open the federation on May 1, with pomp and pageantry planned for his visit, allowing the premier to leave Canada in April and reach Sydney by the appointed date.
Rumor says J. K. Cubbison of Kansas City Kansas, newly elected senator from Wyandotte County, may be named general attorney for the Metropolitan Street Railway Company of Kansas City. MoL Royle, former attorney general, is acting as a director.
Al H. Wilson leads Charles H. Yale and Sidney Bliss in The Watch on the Rhine at Crawford, promised as pure fun with intense drama, elaborate scenic equipment, and top dramatic artists. On Wednesday Topeka presents Whitney Company’s Quo Vadis with a 50 member cast, vivid Christian bacchanal choruses, overture, and premier music.
Special report from Bohne Waste lists stampede activity near the Kettle River branch. Notes a gold discovery with an implied value of about ten dollars per cubic yard. Mentions George Arnatt as an older worker involved in cleaning boundary sides and references Blood Bitters as a tonic.
London dispatch notes a veteran soldier praising De Wet as a sportsmanlike figure the British army respects for outmaneuvering them in South Africa. Lords Kitchener and Roberts are discussed, with emphasis on economy of dispatches and ongoing pursuit.
The Topeka Grand Opera House will host Alice in Wonderland from December 13 to 15 in a juvenile operetta adaptation by Miss D. Hope Leonard of New York City. About 250 Topeka youth are rehearsing with Colonel John F. Bragg as manager. the show features songs dances and stage effects for a two and a half hour program benefiting the Columbia Council Knights and Ladies of Security.
Independent glass manufacturers from across the United States meet behind closed doors in Cleveland to discuss the conflict with the glass trust. President CP Cie of the Window Glass Manufacturers' Association chaired the session as talks covered strategy and potential actions in the ongoing dispute.
Gulf Firemen's Conference independent of telegraphers woes staged in Joaquin Valley. Stockton California reports no strike yet on this division, local trains are operating regularly amid the broader strike situation.
Prominent speakers to address a temperance mass meeting at the Auditorium at 7 45 led by Dr S E Stewart who will preside. The program includes singing by Mrs Shaver and quartet and remarks by local figures. Doors open early. entry only between program numbers.
Noble Thomas aged 16 of Kemporla was burned to death in the morning wreck at Olathe. His father Themis was badly mangled while about six other passengers in the caboose were slightly hurt escaping the flames.
Vanderbilt Jr. motored through Oyster Bay when his large automobile stalled on South Street. Leonard Hicks’ horse frightened at the machine, bolted and dragged the vehicle to a pole. The horse was left hitched as Hicks went into a drug store. Vanderbilt told Hicks to arrange repairs and billed him for the incident. He also quoted public street hitching law.
Manila reports the US hospital ship Solace arrived at Cavite and Guam shows clearer progress a week after the storm. Banished houses are being rebuilt and the island’s residents resume occupations though most stores are destroyed. The Arethusa and Solace delivered substantial supplies. death tolls remain largely unchanged. Commander Schroeder and other Guam officials’ wives stayed on the island.
A special meeting of Cincinnati stockholders discussed reorganizing the financial affairs of the company by issuing refunding bonds at a lower interest rate than current securities. The stockholders unanimously supported formulating a plan to achieve the desired result with the board of directors, who will pursue the plan.
A southbound passenger train No 4 from San Francisco to Ban Pran is wrecked near Doon Nevada due to a misaligned switch. No injuries reported though traffic will be delayed for several hours as authorities manage the scene.
Panoramic scenery greets the eye at every turn as trains traverse the Blue Mountains. The narrative mentions the Table Valley railroad and service routes toward New York and Philadelphia, highlighting entrancing views and travel by car and carriage along the scenic line.
In the House of Commons a government question cited 625 cases of typhoid among British troops in South Africa, with 3,642 fatalities. The figures reflect the high toll of disease during the campaign and were presented as part of the parliamentary inquiry.
General Chairman Newman will meet Topeka officials regarding the AT & SF route. Ocean Coasters and operators based at the National Hotel are noted in the dispatches as part of the upcoming arrangements.
Market report covers cattle hogs and grain with prices in cents and dollars. Mentions Chicago Kansas City and Topeka markets, cattle around 30 000 head, hogs down several cents, sugar and cotton notes, and New York and Philadelphia references. Includes scattered trader tips and various market figures from December through January.
An old published chart and text fragments discuss prices, measures, and consumer notes with many garbled words. The readable parts mention wheat prices, stock data, and numeric entries amid disrupted typography and stray names.
Fragmentary notice mentions 210 West Fifth Street Topeka and a Chicago Board of Trade related wheat filing. Names and details are garbled, but appears to reference buyers shippers and commission filings with a Topeka address and possible participants or entities.
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