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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1902
Page
8
Ladies black superior lace lisle hose in many designs at opening sale prices. Also plain black lisle hose with cushioned heel and double sole, very fine quality, offered at 25 cents opening sale.
A local listing advertises a wide range of ladies and misses hose. Items include lisle, silk embroidered, allover lace, fancy striped, and white lisle lace hose, with opening sale prices around 15 to 39 cents and small emphasis on new shades and patterns. Also noted are boys' black cotton hose with double sale pricing.
A long Topeka page notes multiple social clubs the Iolanthe Club the Bachelor Club and numerous ladies gatherings at homes and halls. Members include Mrs Jink Edson Mrs Whitten Mrs Hen Criswell Mrs Carl Lawin and others with prize events dances and birthday celebrations. Threads mention dances parties and guest lists alongside travel notes and upcoming meetings.
An authentic old notice argues coffee worsens stomach and heart pains. J W Ashby shares a 25 year habit and claims after giving up coffee the pains disappeared within days to weeks, though earlier symptoms persisted for months before improving.
In Shawnee the Troutman Welch race for the state convention delegate seat stirs local Republicans. Voter interest centers on the county central committee chair race and ward by ward primaries. H. Haines seeks a second term with J. N. Stewart challenging. turnout expected lighter south of the river and in other wards.
Doniphan county Republicans met in convention to elect delegates to state congressional and judicial meetings. State delegation instructed to back W J Bailey for governor, judicial delegates to back W J Stuart for district judge, and congress delegates to back Charles Curtis for Congress. Delegates also instructed for Curtis at Holton and for Stuart at Troy and Bailey at Wichita.
Widespread revolt against Congressman Bowersock heats up as factions mobilize before Font Scott convention on March 11. Nut Barnes reshapes KC Kan post office base, Hud son and Crider enter Port Scott race, risking a split that could aid Bowersock in county primaries. Henry Allen’s renomination chances hinge on any deal with Bowersock.
The executive council awarded the contract for a new west wing state house elevator to Otis Elevator Company of Kansas City for 6306 dollars. Milwaukee firm was the only other bidder. The council chose Otis as best value, noting improved capacity and lower operating costs. The new unit will replace the current malfunctioning elevator and be placed on the west side of the rotunda.
The eleventh annual Tuskegee negro conference began at Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute with Hooker T. Washington presiding. He urged northern and southern cooperation to uplift Black communities by farming, industry, and education, stressing home ownership and taxpaying as key protections and paths to empowerment.
The district court jury ruled for Rossville State Bank in a suit by A T Sherman as trustee for A W Gabbey. Gabbey paid the bank 1300 in June 1900 and soon after was forced into bankruptcy. The suit claimed the payment was made knowing Gabbey insolvent and as a preference.
Denver February reports indicate the Guggenheim Exploration Company has gained control of lead ore output in key districts including San Juan Lake County Colorado Coeur d Alene Idaho and Utah and has allied with Whitney interests to influence prices for the essential smelting metal.
The Guggenheim Exploration company has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars amid large investments aimed at controlling the ordinary lead product. The ongoing effort reflects a broader financial commitment in the mining and processing enterprise.
The McKinley memorial drive expands as letters and telegrams flood headquarters. Secretary Ritchie prepares a report for the February 26 Washington trustees meeting, while Missouri Aux chair Kerpns organizes in St Louis with a $26,000 pledge. Ohio and Alaska governors canvass funds and chain letters multiply as New York aims for $100,000 before September 26.
Washington reports conflict over Miss Stone case with Paris publication claiming liberty for the captive. U.S. diplomatic sources say she is likely to be released soon, delay due to brigands demands for a proper ransom. Jefferson City notes Judge Tobauer seeks writ of mandamus to force Missouri to appraise public franchise values at full worth.
The county central committee reports candidates paying assessment to appear on the ticket by six tonight. Members include HL Finnies M. Stewart from the First district and Joan Bite J.B. Betts Archiets wiles from the Thirty-second district. Weich in the Thirty-ninth district paid to contest the Shawsee Otlseet. W Crane and J. Curtin also listed among the central committee participants.
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