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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1897
Page
5
An old price list describes boys' all wool suits and salts in various colors and styles, noting durability for three to four years and breast measurements from 32 to 36. Prices shown include 8.98, 5.45, and sale figures like 4.50, 10, 12.50, 15, with references to fit and approved manner of care.
Fragmentary text shows stray numbers 54.45 and 5.48 with unclear context. Mentions weight and monetary figures but lacks coherent events, persons, or organizations to form a clear news item. The readable parts suggest a miscued note or advertisement fragment rather than a complete story. It references measurements and prices without a identifiable subject or action.
A local ad announces deep discounts on garments and accessories. Notable items include underwear at 5 percent below factory, gloves and mittens, white shirts and dress shirts, and a broad selection of silk neckwear. The seller touts honest methods and claims current stock favors neckwear with many pieces offered at half former price.
Plain English ad touts pantaloon styles from Sweet Orr and Co with warrants never to rip. Includes One Dollar jeans and $2 versions, plus $128 genuine Kentucky jeans and other cheaper options from 4Se up.
New York on December 8 outlines a list of attendees including Mrs Onden Nils Mrs Helley Stowe Hedwu and notable figures such as John Jacob Aptur and Hugh Way. The event centers on exclusive dinners and performances with plans for poets dancers and revelry at Louis VI SOUFE Chatsigus and Beadhy Martin hall. Reservations and seating arrangements are being finalized with a focus on inclusion of prominent guests and entertainers.
Fragmentary text mentions Hartford City and nearby references with scattered names and a creek. Details are sparse. no coherent event, date, or outcome emerges from the readable portion.
St Louis December 2 The Mermod and Jaccard building destroyed by fire will be rebuilt promptly. Plans call for a steel fireproof structure with six to eight stories and dual entrances on Locust Street and Broadway. Ground space to be ample for the Mermod Jaccard company, with improvements and conveniences noted.
El Paso Dec 28 Senor Cros Gonzales son of Chihuahua ex governor arrives to represent two civilized Indian tribes in Indian Territory pressing a sale of about 400000 acres to the state of Chihuahua Mex The venture links United States interests with Mexican land ownership and rails against tribal discrimination The tract near the Rio Grande well timbered with deer turkey and woods. Cherokees present discuss price and permit to own land near the border before Mexican authorities issue permits. Also Hutchinson reports county clerks in session with Robert Finchey named president and visits to salt works amid broader county administration matters.
A critical report claims Wellington WV superintendent BH Bear is central to a plan to place American Book Company influence over Kansas text book policy. It alleges Bear seeks state association presidency to push legislation favoring the trust and to undermine existing book laws using reading circles and board appointments. The piece ties Republican superintendents and officials to the push, noting admissions of collaboration and a Copeland parlor meeting as key moments.
Dr Joseph Dennison of Topeka has attended every State Teachers Association meeting for thirty five years. He was present at the first organization and is the only man who was here from the start. A former president of the State Agricultural College from 1882 to 1901, he helped found the college and now lives retired in Garland at age 80.
The state teachers association opened in Representative Hall with a packed crowd. About 620 teachers attended the opening last night and 1,200 today, the largest first day enrollment in the association’s history. Treasurer Wilkinson noted the education point exceeded prior records as Topeka hosts the event. A. W. Bai welcomed attendees, while Mr. Dana offered corrections and earnest remarks.
In Kansas the ratios show 200 lawyers, 2 000 ministers, and 2 600 doctors. For year ending 1806 the state employed 11 700 teachers, about one per 190 people, with 8 214 enrolled in public schools. Enrollment exceeded 2 percent of the population, the highest rate in the Union. Common school property valued around 31014 08% and the school fund topped 000.00, with expenditures for school purposes at 4253 196.24.
President Pears of the State Teachers Association names committees including Award of books, Resolutions, and a banner group. Notable figures listed include Myler Moran Aull Sedawick Grisham Cotton, with leaders like T. M. Knowles and Prank Dyer. Discussions reference to Brown University affair and debates over academic freedom, plus lecturer lineup with David Starr Jordan and E. Benjamin Amirens at Grand Opera House.
Topeka items record a flood of names and events from public life. Webb moves law office. city reopenings and visits. inspectors, judges, and editors travelers. lectures, meetings, and social notes dot the day as officials, lawyers, teachers, and residents navigate routines and local happenings.
A mob of men and boys chased a man named James Read after a jealous shooting at a Kansas City home near Twelfth and Cherry. Read fired at his mistress Susie Blaketey, then fled as cries of murder spread. He was captured and taken to a police station. a note mentions James Reed, mother of a man executed in Kansas City six years earlier.
New York declares a day of December thirty with Herman Fink Jestein near bee toys novelties and fancy goods city. Linbllitien valued at forty eight thousand dollars. Olof Ekbers merchant tailor at 713 Kensus avenue appears in the filing as a party in a debt dispute.
Chicago and Cincinnati scenes spark a heated debate over banning obscene language and vile conduct in the league. Martin Sulla advocates swift action after clashes, while President Redden of Cincinnati and others push penalties to curb vulgarity at games and in the stands.
Corbert ty reports from Chicago via Associated Press his stance on a potential match with Maher of Choymeki, claiming he would only advance Fitzmaurice and defend to Bok Fitzestmmeans a rutting. L.G. Tangles of Hueneme, Cal, commends Chamberlain's Pain Calm for relief of rheumatism and other pains. Weather outlook notes colder Midwest with northwest winds in Chicago area.
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