Laughable Sales Offer Deeply Reduced Menswear
A local notice proclaims vacating current quarters in a week with aggressive prices on men s suits. It cites ranges from 4.00 to 7.03 for different styles and offers a 3 day return if not satisfactory.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1898
Page
5
Humboldt Jeans and Paper Collars Warranty Notice
Humboldt brand mens jeans and paper collars offered with a warranty not to rip. Each box contains at least three items. Sharp emphasis on quality and customer obligation to purchase a minimum of three boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Teather Gloves and Leather Mittens Adier's Kid Gloves
Glove and mitten ad with prices for fine dress Kid Gloves at $1.50 and unlined leather gloves for garden work. Men’s workwear, boys’ pants and assorted dress items priced. district shop offers a mix of gloves and outerwear with markdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adier
Topeka News Notes Include Trials and Local Happenings
In Topeka a district court trial reveals a political kerfuffle while civic affairs report street lamps security and a looming concert season. Local officials discuss education, church meetings, and community welfare amid weather and traffic disruptions.
Pow Touring the Northern Elite and Rei in March
Katt man praises the company for its work in La Boheme and suggests the opera will be presented here in March. The note indicates Rei will be here sometime in March and highlights the troupe’s reception among northern elites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reibe
Kattman
Astor Leads Honduras Colonization Effort Across Atlantic
John Jacob Astor advances a vast Honduran settlement plan starting from New York. He travels with a syndicate to establish banks, rail lines to the Pacific, a revenue cutter service, and a growing colony offering land, supplies, and financial aid, with a capital at Te sucigalpa and Terre Bonilla to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Jacob Astor
Honduras
W. Seward Webb
Palm Beach
Nourmahal
Bimore
Richard Petera
Mr. Hawkins
Henry L. Sprague
Washington S. Valentine
Mr. Astor
Chernesy M. Depew
Walter E. Webb
Benjamin F. Tracy
F. B. Jennings
President McCullough
Erie Railroad
George 5. Scott
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
F. Govett
William Radcliffe
London
Pacific Ocean
Astor
Tesucigalpa
Terre Bonilla
Coffee
Havana Harbor Disaster Deepens Navy Inquiry
Washington reports the Maine disaster in Havana harbor prompts a court of inquiry. Navy officials assess living and dead, assist relatives, and plan care for wounded in Key West and Havana hospitals. White House activity remains restrained as officials await results and press updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Havana Harbor
Sneviry
Maine
Naval
Navy Department
Havana
Key West
Clara Buron
Marine Hospital
White House
Congress
Gary
Day
Associated Press
How It Could Be Done by Inverter Gamman
Chicago rev Isom Gamman claims the Maine was destroyed by a Harvey torpedo. He details a night attack scenario with a skiff, a torpedo, and electric wires to trigger detonation near the Maine’s bow. He cites personal experience aboard Portsmouth and with the Saline engineering trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Isom Gamman
Maine
Ete
Havana
Gathoran
Portemouth
Shewbee
Estrada Palma Signals Skepticism on Accident Theory
Cuban leader Tomas Estrada Palma arrived from Key West aboard the Quette and rejected the accident theory as implausible, calling for a thorough inquiry while expressing deep sorrow. A large Cuban crowd greeted him as mournful processions were organized in his honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa Bay Hotel
Fla. Feo
Tomas Estrada Palma
Key West
Palme
Preacher Arouses Audience as Patience Reaches Limit
Rev Minot J Savage of the Church of the Messiah warns at a banquet of pulp paper manufacturers that patience may run out over recent disasters including the Havana harbor incident. He urges readiness to defend freedom and manhood while avoiding war, provoking strong applause from guests in New York.
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Frere
Vietin Soto
Hen Seermann
Ty Steinbere
Plan
Meeers
Moctier Swit Lewks
Merri Jue
Broeet Bieser
Chis
Marine 2d
Dueher
Third Christian Church
Dr. A
Palsoer
Sundae Eveninae
the Presbyterian Church
Worman
Firth
Frank Stitt
L. M. Crawford
Queen Regent Sends Sorrow Over the Maine Calamity
Washington reports the Spanish queen regent expressed profound sorrow over the Maine disaster. Senor Du Rose, bearing the message, met President McKinley with Assist ant Secretary Day present. Capt. Gen. Blanco telegraphed funeral details from Havana noting a solemn procession of military, local government, and naval officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Senor du Osc
Spain
Maine
State Department
Day
Senor du Rose
White House
Otelock
Gen. Blanco
Havana
Regimental Recruiting Office Opened in Kansas City
Colonel D S Harriman announces Kansas City will form the first U S regiment ready to field at war’s outbreak. Office at 318 Delaware St enrolls up to 1000 men, with strict medicals, height and weight requirements, prefer single men 18 to 45, and expects officers with prior service. Enrollment subject to governor and war declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Kansas City
D. S. Harriman
United States
Delaware Street
Maine
Havana
America
Deeae
Captain Pillsbury Predicts Truth About Maine Explosion
In Jacksonville on February 18 Captain Pillsbury commander of Vesuville argues Captain Stesbhen of the Maine gave no premature judgment. He asserts the cause of the explosion may be determined by divers and vows a thorough investigation. He praises Captain Sigeshes and expects full disclosure of all facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillsbury
Jacksonville
Fla
Vesuville
Stesbhen
Maine
Capusin Pilsbury
Sigebee
Sigshes
Congress Acts Appropriates for Raising the Wreck
Washington February 18 Senate floor debate leads to joint resolution authorizing the Navy to hire wrecking firms to recover remains and salvage equipment from the USS Maine. A $200,000 appropriation is proposed to raise or salvage parts, with Secretary Long urging immediate action and noting the vessel’s value and uncertain recovery prospects. The inquiry into the Maine disaster will continue with Congress to be kept informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Hale
Secretary of the Navy
Corppanies
United States
Marie
Navy Department
Long
Maine
Unis
Congress
Secretaries Table Reveals Ordnance Costs and Burial Plan
The secretary presents a table listing ordnance item costs totaling 502,152 dollars and a resolution authorizing bringing officers and troops remains to the United States for interment. A Maine resolution mirrored Senate action, and a Spanish government order from New York for 3 talllion Maser rite cartridges charged with antiphrite powder was placed via a contracted agent. The powder is smokeless and used by Russia, Germany, and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
House
Senate
Maine
New York
Topeka Coal Dealers Form Protective League
Topeka coal dealers organize for mutual protection with most principal firms joining. They hire a special agent to guard car properties and prosecute thieves in police court. On January 13 John W. Wiley, former policeman and railroad agent, was appointed and has convicting 18 coal thieves with fines from 5 to 23 dollars. The group emphasizes reducing losses from theft and lists member firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
John W. Wiley
New
The Emerald Isle Volunteers for Boldiera Service
The Irish lead a patriotic call as Patrick Farrelly from Keeia Cry Kap volunteers to join Boldiera Service and seek expeditions against Cuba. Governor Lewy Uiluy Pd from Mr. Parrelly fate that he wished to be enpotted the pt Voluntear from the etite. The text reflects an early wartime call with unclear names and places due to OCR damage.
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Emerald Isle
Boldiera
Patrick Farrelly
Keeia Cry
Kap
Lewy Uiluy
Parrelly
Pt Voluntear
Etite
Cuba
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