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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1902
Page
2
Local department shop lists price cuts on coats wool and silk waists mercerized petticoats plannelette wrappers and dressing sacques with multiple line price reductions. Corsets in small sizes also offered at closeout prices while stock lasts.
A three day 1902 reduction sale at Mills Dry Goods Do offers low prices across departments. Readily available items include children's underwear and loggins, night gowns, gent’s night shirts, lace, ribbons, gloves, handkerchiefs, tam o’shanters, baby hoods, satin ribbons, taffeta, round garters, hair pins, brooch sets, chatelaine bags, purses, brush bindings, dress shields, gray wool fabrics, and wool blankets with marked discounts.
Kansan readers are presented with a charged Kansas political row accusing Governor Stanley and associates of using state time for campaign aims. The piece alleges Jewett, Gilmore, and others pushed political favors, questioned rural carriers, and linked appointments to broader bid for U.S. Senate. The report notes press coverage and reactions from multiple figures including Calderhead and Long allies, with mentions of banking policy and state politics.
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, declares a bitter struggle expected in West Virginia coal regions if required to win miners' demands. He outlines possible wage scales by district and notes he may travel between Chicago, Indianapolis, and Springfield for union sessions and conventions.
In Dodge City on December 29 a local meeting elected officers for the Dodge City Driving Talk and Fair. Ernset L. J. Pettyiota was named president, C. A. Milton secretary, A. Gallagher treasurer, and G. Hoover among the board of directors. Gallilagher and Holiday Rates via Santa Fe offered, with fares listed for travel within miles and select dates in December and January.
An octogenarian Dublin drama unfolds as Mike Twining wins a Canadian title amid a London society intrigue. An advertisement offering a marquis title for cash unsettled Westminster rumor mill before the coronation. The marquis of Donegal is named as the author of the ads.
Tickets are offered for travel within 200 miles of Topeka at one round trip fare. Special dates include December 24 26 51 and January 3 with return by January 2. Rates cover most of Missouri and apply a one third fare.
A Chicago meeting reportedly sealed a plan to move Baltimore and Washington from the American circuit and align with the National League cities, with Pittsburgh set to host a new class of players. The proposal includes transferring the Baltimore franchise to New York and Washington to Pittsburgh, and confirms several player moves among Chesbro Tannen Patten Lee Townsend and others as the league reorganizes.
Adelaide Thurston headlined the Crawford matinee and night in At Cozy Corners, a lean melodrama critics dismiss as weak though her Lady Babble role drew praise. Mina Phiesian starred as Lady Rabble in The Little Minister, while other cast members earned mixed notices for performances in a crowded bill.
A special lot of comforts priced originally at 1.75 now offered at 0.81.38. The assortment includes dark chintz covers and fine sateen quilted pieces, advertised as great specials at reduced prices. The item list highlights Comforts with reduced pricing to attract shoppers.
A retail notice details reductions across fabrics from 48 to 57 inch widths. Scotch Tweeds, Shepherds Checks, Winter Etamine, Navy Mixed Zibilene, Camel's Hair Zibilene, Cheviots, Storm Serge, Black Wools and colored Silks are all marked down from former prices to bargain levels, with several items cut from 1.50 to 1.10 or similar, plus pattern suits and short lengths discounted.
Washington dispatch details The Hague Tribunal may require at least two of the four permanent members for Venezuela to name the United States as judge The court could meet in The Hague London Caracas or Wallington The composition rules may give creditors more votes The note argues the Monroe doctrine would obstruct any European move against US interests and that no new opportunities arise to threaten it
The Nickel Plate road offers reduced round trip fares at a rate of a fare and a third for travel December 4 25 31 1803 and January 2 1903 within Central Passenger association territory. Pullman service included on all trains with dining car meals priced 35 cents to 1 00. Address John Calahan Read the State Journal.
Peter Miller died when a Senta Pe train struck a wagon driven by Miller near a railway crossing. Aliter, another man, was taken to hospital with severe injuries. Miller, a 40 year old farm worker, left a wife and four children. The accident damaged the wagon and horse. the body showed multiple injuries.
A new bowling game called Kan-Ka-Kee spreads among Topeka alley frequenters. The setup features Vive pins and a three-ball frame, with straight pins and action aimed at striking an end pin for a win.
A compilation of property transfers involving multiple parties and parcels on Navarre Street and surrounding streets, listing buyers, sellers, and amounts. Includes a Missouri Pacific notice offering round trip tickets at one fare within two hundred miles during late December and New Year period.
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