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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
11
A damaged ad fragment touts discounts on Percale and Lion Brand shirts. It mentions terms like 10c to 9c and a sale on Bosom Shirts with a “Warmer” price cut, aiming to attract shoppers with drastic price reductions and limited selections.
A fragmented ad describes pricing for men and boys underwear including heavy fleeced and all wool options. Mentions men’s heavy union suits and finer union suits, with price ranges from 0.25 to 3.00 dollars and references to Topeka and Oxford Square.
Counsel for Mrs Bennett widow of Philo Bennett today fled a statement regarding protests to the will and trust provisions in probate. The appeal contends William Bryan and wife sought influence to induce Mrs Bennett and to send copies to Bryan for a public statement, amid actions tied to Mr Bryan and the Bryan family.
A Leavenworth family is commemorated in a Christmas pension notice. The article mentions veterans and relatives, including Erastus King and others, recalling service from the Civil War era. Names and details are partially obscured but indicate a memorial or pension recognition event.
The text states Forda and Maude 45 will get their money within days. The mother receives 155.03, Norman 167.33, Fords 0aL Sr, and Maude 1,258.97. Funds come to the family via an agent in Topeka, routed through Cin.
Fragmentary OCR describes Mrs Hazen with very low condition and mentions Rae Anes Retaden or H five. The text implies delirium and desire for recovery, with uncertain cause and mentions of hours, hope, and communication. Unable to determine a clear event or date from the readable fragments.
J C Slonecker appointed by the supreme court as referee in the mandamus case brought by the attorney general Coleman against Kansas City Northwestern railroad to compel the company to maintain an agent at Ontario Nemaha county. The referee will take testimony and present findings to the court. It is believed the railroad will defend on the ground that Ontario lacks sufficient shipping to justify an agent there.
Washington tec 11 at the meeting of the tybbet olay Mb maid the MacArthur matter was discussed as rewult of which it seem likely that Secretary Rost will modify bes view. arrival on oo United Bias Bates a latter part of mon Boats AU Sold. New York Dec 1 Merrilith & Co Wodag announced the closing of the
Washington December 11 The house in committee of the whole discussed the pension appropriation bill as Mr Lawrence of Massachusetts led a debate sparked by Mr Dinsmore of Arkansas who argued Panama’s republic owed its existence to United States power and condemned violations of law by the executive. Hitt defended congressional authority and urged restraint on foreign critique of U S policy.
In Watkinston DC on December 1 a verdict of seven dollars was returned against GR Operators. Miller has faced illness and is absent from the House since the verdict. Goosenosolate and Abasat are mentioned in the state journal context as readers follow the outcome.
Tonight's edition is late due to heavy advertising and merchants delaying copy. The sixteen pages will be filled with news and store notices, offering readers a full day’s coverage and shopping information.
Kansas City newspaper report says Arthur B.E. Stilwell, president of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad, arrived from Mexico City and Europe with news of $5 million in Holland stock subscriptions plus prior capitAL commitments. He lists European financiers among foreign stockholders and asserts the Orient system will be in operation from Kansas to the Pacific coast within two years.
The Senate began a discussion led by Mr Culberson on a resolution directing the judiciary committee to investigate Panama's right to establish a government. Questions arose on referring it to foreign relations, with arguments about Panama’s status as an independent nation before a canal treaty. The session also touched on local political maneuvers and notable attendees.
Washington December 11 Senator Paterson introduced a resolution directing the Judiciary Committee to investigate the strike among metal miners in Cripple Creek and Telluride. The preamble denounces governor’s actions and military use, cites ineffective courts, and calls for remedies within constitutional bounds and republican government.
The report states the War Department will withdraw artillery companies from Havana and Santiago de Cuba, keeping them in the United States pending reassignment to ferry naval stations at Guantanamo and Bahia. Entries list the Santiago units as the 17th and 19th, Havana as the 20th and 224th.
Two small fires reported with damage confined to the roof of the engine room after a chimney burned off. A lean-to suffered immediate damage and one minor injury is noted. Total damage estimated around $150.
Washington reports the national Republican committee met President Roosevelt in the Green Parlor, with Chairman Hanna presenting the members and declaring loyal support for the party. The President thanked the committee, noting it and the country owe him a peculiarity of greeting.
A local ad promotes a time-limited bargain sale ending at 10 oclock Saturday night. Shoppers can reach a five dollar order to qualify for discounts on staples like salmon beans tomatoes berries peaches and dried fruits with prices as low as ten to thirty-five cents per item and multi can offers.
A compact listing from a meat department shows California hams for breakfast bacon, dry salt park items, and lard in 3 pound, 5 pound, and 110 pound pails with prices 25 cents, 40 cents, and 80 cents respectively.
The store offers mixed candy from 5¢ to 46¢ per pound with wholesale pricing for schools and churches. English walnuts priced at 15¢ 20¢ and 125¢, plus various nuts and mixed nuts made without hickory nuts or peanuts. Call at the store to arrange cheaper nut options.
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