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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1897
Page
4
A sale advertises reduced prices on ladies ribbed vests and pants at 1.00, wool knee pants at 3.25, and men and children undergarments with multiple items discounted. Specials include union suits, ribbed fleeced shirts and drawers, night robes, and assorted infant and children garments, valid for one week.
The State Journal reports on a national debate over civil service reforms, focusing on General Grosvenor and a small group of spoilsmen. It notes opposition to civil service amendments in Maryland and discusses party politics, reformers versus politicians, and criticisms of graft.
Collected items report on Bismarck being tormented by tuuvhachs and a physician noting age limits. Harvard University president Blot chairs a park committee to memorialize Edjolaine Janes Trussell Lowell near Cambridge. Fund for the project nears 319000 after donations. Also notes arrival of Le Cirque du Nord in Christiania with Dr Timon Ino impersonation drawing editors’ protest and public curiosity.
A gas well near La Harpe Kansas blazed unchecked after an accidental ignition by Robertshaw lighting a pipe. Fire engines and extinguishers failed to stop the flames, which rose 25 feet and could be seen for miles, prompting a prolonged firefighting effort and injury to a bystander.
In Rik City a deadly coffee incident began at a Straus home Thursday night when guests drank tainted coffee laced with rough orate. One man died, two children were dying, and two more persons were near death by Friday afternoon. Straus and Mehl neighbors are among those affected.
A kitchen cabinet knife box contained rough on rats poison that contaminated coffee at a meal with the Straus family. Mr Reed his daughter and Mrs Strauss are gravely ill under doctors care with uncertain recoveries. The surviving Straus family members show varying conditions as physicians work to save lives.
The University of Kansas glee and glee clubs begin their annual holiday concert tour in Manhattan with a new burlesque on the modern grand opera. Cast includes H. Negers Ed Bouse and Edward Copley. Schedule lists several towns from Emporia to Ottawa with dates through January before returning to Lawrence.
Abilene dispatch says W. J. Bryan learned Lindsboro College owed $250 from his lecture and he paid it. At Selina he was entitled to $126 but took $100, gifting the rest to the college hosting the talk.
Beloit December 20 Mrs Phoebe Bare superintendent of the industrial school for girls proposes to make an example of those aiding girl inmates to escape A couple of girls escaped with help from two men from Cloud county they were recaptured and returned warrants have been issued.
Warrant texts state arrest of the young Tren and their immediate custody. An attorney general opinion confirms eids can testify in the case. Attorney General Boyle pledges to aid in the prosecution.
Farmers in this section, after wheat shedding, hunt jack rabbits in groups of six with wagons. A Western edge team bagged four to five rabbits last week. Rabbits are shipped by local dealers to New York markets, with about two carloads sent weekly from Great Bend.
William Altman, a Cheyenne county farmer, sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary for larceny in a harness theft spree. He stole harness for amusement, burned sets at his farm, and dumped buckles in a well, saying prison might end the habit.
Two years ago two men charged with robbery in Robinson have served nearly two years in Missouri penitentiary. He has evaded officers since but was arrested after becoming infatuated with a woman in the city during a call. Flood with Green Goods circulars reports farmers receiving circulars in Pittsboro and surrounding county. A man faced cost for sending money for $100 worth of goods. The circulars yielded no victims yet. Cherryvale reports a two-story brick building fire damaging Thompson Implement Co stock and Ki by Cau nty farm supply. Insurance around $1,000. Missouri selects a debate question on national income tax. Prof Georgeson receives Washington agriculture department offer with a strong salary. Pensions granted in Kansas. mayor of Winfield to wed. Council Grove newspaper merge creates Guard Courier. Salvation Army plans a two-story stone building in Winfield.
A local retailer announces a complete assortment of these beautiful goods introducing a second fine element now available at popular prices. The offer highlights quality items and value to attract shoppers seeking stylish options.
Imported samples of French and German clocks in fine brushwork, offered at half price. The advertisement highlights high quality timepieces from both countries, presenting a limited opportunity to purchase refined clocks at reduced cost.
A local shop advertises a wide crockery line not broken yet with cups and saucers at 1c to 25c, plates at 10c and 25c, hand painted pottery, bottle decorations, black iron candle sticks, vases, and other items priced from 10c to 2.50. Aimed at bargain seekers and home decor buyers.
Bisque head dolls with kid bodies priced from 1 to 12 dollars. Larger dolls available at set prices up to 12 dollars. One dressed doll with separate items offered, and a variety of doll friends on sale.
These are hurry days with us we haven t time to tell of all the bargains we have. Come in and let us show them to you. Rufflers Ce Te and other items priced from a few cents to several dollars in feather boas writing paper and envelopes carved glass and porcelain and various baskets. Listed prices include 1c to 2 dollars range, many items described with low cost. Some items are marked as up to 10 040 in value and sale emphasis on quick sale.
Used as an auditorium, upstairs rooms will be specially arranged and tied up to serve as officers headquarters, converting the facility for command use.
A switch failure on the Chicago and Alton line caused a collision between a St Louis limited passenger train and a freight train on a side track near Pontiac Illinois. Several injured include J C Busherr Boswell Indiana train man arm broken and bruised and engineer J W Jones Peoria. Baggageman I J Sutton Chicago slightly bruised. Miss Minnis Countryman passenger also bruised. Two engines and two freight cars wrecked.
Browning Montana September 2 7 letter from H OS Magee describes using BACO-CURO to quit tobacco. Endorses permanent cure with three boxes or money back, priced 50 cents per box or 4 50 for three boxes, with agents in La Crosse.
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