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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
8
In this store a wide selection includes Ladies' Desks Bookcases Easy Chairs Onyx Tables Parlor Suites Wardrobes Folding Beds and Office Desks. Buyers can also find Dining Chairs Chests Dressers Book Shelves Library Tables and various parlor cabinets.
Parlor mirrors for the drawing room hall or library look as well or better on walls than pictures and are the correct article to use for decorative effect.
Morris chairs priced to lure buyers at 87.50 rather than 9.00, a near half price. The roomy reclining chairs boast ratchet backs with many positions. Other styles start at 10.00. Matching foot rests available at 4.00, with varied lower prices for some rests. Christmas seating options promoted for home use.
Marquise Aurors De La Torre y Bracias, a member of an old Spanish lineage with ties to Cuba, died in New York on December 18. She and her husband left Belgium in 1845 due to Cuba's politics. Her father General De La Torre served in the insurgent forces. estates were held at Puerto Principe and Matanzas. She claimed $40 against the government for damages to plantations in the Spanish American War.
New York December 18 The Times reports a committee of agents says the westbound passenger rate situation is in excellent shape. Agreement discussions aim to align rates with current conditions and reduce volatility. The West Shore line and associated routes are highlighted as pivotal in setting future fare levels.
In Boston the Crowninshield yacht Tanes has been completed signaling progress on the Boston Cup Defender project. The ceremony and related tasks indicate a continued effort by Crowninshield interests to finalize the vessel for upcoming challenging events.
The narrative outlines design and material choices for a Lawson Cup boat. It notes the vessel will feature a strong top side with nickel steel, bronze plating, and aluminum sides. A New York representative is negotiating terms while trial conditions and thickness specifications remain undecided.
David Overmyer campaigns for the Fusion nomination for United States Senator in the current legislature session. He faces stiff opposition from J. G. Johnson, national chairman of the Democratic executive committee, as the race promises an interesting clash amid shifting party alignments.
Yale Field corporation finances for four athletics branches published today show total year receipts of 68 616 dollars. Expenditures across all branches leave a surplus of 4365 dollars after summary accounting. Walter Camp serves as treasurer, with Yale Athletic Fund based in New Haven Conn.
Seattle reports the death of Thomas Parker of Lindolnshire England who froze to death near White River in the Klondike district after slipping through ice in early November. He was about 17 years old and was part of a winter party with another man. A separate item notes a baby girl welcomed at 237 Woodlawn Road.
Smniny Died Thayorvée Christmas Delicacies telephoned ad promotes early Christmas buying. Pure Food Department offers raisins cleaned by machinery, currants, mixed nuts, thin skin naval oranges, sugar wafers, English black cake, and hams. Samples served free as new Cebu Gems and other ingredients tempt shoppers.
Chicago ministers plan elaborate watch night services to welcome the new century on December 31. Bishops urge Methodist pastors to observe the event. other congregations join in. Programs will include preaching, prayer, songs, testimonies, and midnight prayers as the century arrives. Church leaders organize district-wide observances with joint participation.
A bank employee of twenty years, who joined at age seventeen, was highly esteemed by bank officials and held a respectable position in the Henderson community.
T R Longshore of Garland appointed to oversee the education display at the Kinaas Sem Centennia event named co workers to assist. Committees include E T Fairchild Hilaworth Smith Lawrence W M Davis M vern schools A C Wheeler Garden City O Mf West Mound Oly Miss M B Dolphin Leavenworth Miss Kitty MM Fisher Lenora Miss Helen N Backer County superintendent Prof F Hoe island J L Advisory board Chancellor Snow President A B Taylor President W
Vienna dispatch reports Austrian engineer William Kruse has invented an air ship claimed superior to Zeppelins. The Emperor endorses the model, offers potential support, and said he would fund a large ship if needed.
Former assistant cashier U H Henderson of the First National Bank of Greeley, long sought for a $29 cash shortage, has been found in a small town near El Paso after a search traced him to cattle work. Authorities confirmed his identity amid ongoing investigations and pursuit across Colorado and surrounding areas.
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