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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1897
Page
8
The Thompson Brothers describe an unrivaled assortment of furniture. They claim to buy only from firms whose goods are standard and meritorious, presenting their store as a safe place to buy the only proper furniture. They imply prices are low, aligning with cheaper trash goods elsewhere.
Japanese and China Matting varies, convenient and neat floor cover for those in rented houses. It costs a trifle and saves carpet cutting when moving homes. Rugs over a matting floor create a pleasant room. we carry a large stock.
The French Wil tons and Bigelow Axminsters are presented as superior carpets made from prime materials. Under the triune head of quality price and style they are described as the cheapest option, with exquisite coloring and design, available only at this store.
These rugs are crafted from the same material as French Wilton Carpets using select worsteds and rich coloring to produce superior effects. Choicer rugs are said to be unmatched anywhere for quality and appearance.
Local listing advertises Smyrna rugs in various dimensions from 320 inch widths to 12 ft lengths. Prices range from $1.45 per square foot to $20 per rug, with 9 by 12 foot mats priced between $8 and $13. Availability in all sizes and at all prices is claimed.
The State Bimetallic League elected D C Tillotson as state president and elected TW Turner as president of the convention with John Davis and J G Lowe as vice presidents and Frank W Elliott and D Zercher as secretaries. Speakers praised campaign education while discussing the silver issue and political prospects. The day featured a lively resolutions debate, district presidential selections, and a musical interlude by the Bue Mound glee club.
New York reports Miss Helen Gould daughter of the late Tay Gould purchased property near Tarrytown New York with intent to convert it into a home for aged women She has also established a home for crippled children and is a major contributor to the Tarrytown hospital The note mentions Chamberlain's remedy for indigestion and a music instruction detail by Mr B Green with F Roehr's music store as contact
City leaders clash over insurer license fees and a shift to taxing individual companies in Topeka. Clark and others press for a 48 dollar per unit license. debate centers on reducing business taxes and direct taxes while council weighs immediate impact and long term effects.
Jan. 34 New York reports Hyman Hein secures his wife by a novel pact with the Bachelors Club. Each prospective groom must supply 24 dress suits to the first who marries, a rule that could cost about 41250 for Hess. The bride, Miss Emma Jerkowski, a talented brunette from Wo 70 East Nibety-first Street, is valued at 250000 and is fluent in several languages.
Three Younes colored men Jerry Merryweather John Laweun and Chis Lythe are accused of beating and cutting Harvey F Kellam on South Quincy street Monday. Merryweather was at a nearby saloon and fled then was captured. Lythe is thought to be the cutter. Kellams injury may cripple his arm.
Yokohama. June 13. Trial of Mrs Walter Carew for poisoning her husband ends as confession points to Mrs Marty Jacob, nurse, as the actual killer, dismantling the widow’s defense. Abe Steinberger resigns from Reform Press association calling it misnamed and deformed.
Fragmentary report from Bute Montana dated January 1 notes Charles Warr and a camhive at the fare, with a personal crisis affecting the Hoffmary Base Audher Frey and the exure of accounts. Time for Holding Utah Courts. Washington January 12 House Judiciary Committee advances a favorable report on Use Dill Exing the times and pikces for Koidiner United.
Brief sketch of Gen tsman Buried yesterday in Emporia. David P Plumb father of U S senator P B Plumb born July 5 1800 in Berkshire Delaware Co Ohio. He moved to Ohio then to Kansas in spring and resided in Emporia. His wife Hannah Maria Bieree died August 1857. Eight children survived or noted: Preston Plumb Eliy Plumb Josephus Plumb George Plumb William Plumb Arthur Phimb Mary Patwards and Charles Plumb with several deceased.
In Washington on January 11 the Senate, in executive session, reconsidered ratification of extradition treaties with the Argentine Republic and the Orange Free State. Modifications align the pacts with the US custom by making surrender of Americans abroad optional, per Secretary Olney’s letter at the president’s request, prompting Senator Sherman to seek reconsideration.
The house committee on public lands approves a favorable report extending rights for settlers on Northern Pacific lands and Indian lands opened to settlement in Dakota. Settlers may patent by paying minimum price after 34 months from entry. Washington notes changes in construction oversight for Fort 2 and a sewer project. Paris reports no sugar bounties for France amid budget concerns. Admission charged for a public school talk by Mary French Field on January 9.
An advertisement extols Postum Cereal Coffee as a healthful grain drink suitable for those sensitive to coffee, tobacco or whisky. It cites Dr F F Suseady of Minneapolis endorsing its use for nervous patients and notes the product’s distinct flavor and color. Battle Creek, Michigan makers claim many users switch from coffee with health benefits and warn against imitations.
Burglars broke into the Trapp Tailoring shop at 733 Kansas Avenue and stole W T Beerbohm silk overcoat, Iven Hord stock shoes, eleven pairs of shoes, four trousers, and an overcoat belonging to Charles S. Gleed. They entered by breaking a rear glass door, navigated by a removed wooden bar, and left without triggering alarms.
George M. Myers a 21 year old man described as five feet six inches tall with muttonchop whiskers was caught in the west lobby of the senate chamber during a crowded governor's reception. Patrolman Jack King and Sergeant Ellison detained him after witnesses including Chas Halsch and his wife and Mrs M F Cochran observed a pocket being picked. Myers claimed Kansas City ties and drunken confusion, but a state warrant was issued for his prosecution for pocket picking.
Washington Jan 13 Republican members of the ways and means committee will hold the first in a series of meetings to frame their tariff bill. No subcommittees will be appointed to study Yarrows schedules, but all Republican members will sit together with several experts to be called for investigation as needed.
New York reports that the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe will acquire the western division of the Atlantic and Pacific from Albuquerque to Mohave City, giving AT&SF full control to the Pacific. The deal links the Atlantic and Pacific at Albuquerque and Barstow with Southern California rail connections, consolidating routes under AT&SF.
The Journal des etats remarks on the arbitration treaty between Great Britain and the United States calling it anAmerican brutality display while noting civilized world interest. In Dublin a Healyite meeting vows to start a daily newspaper, with subscriptions to fund shares. Columbus Buggy Company stock moves to Warner Potter storerooms for storage until the Food Show and will be sold at the assignee's sale.
A Sardis Kentucky resident reports his daughter suffered back and hip pain after fever. After trying many remedies she found relief with Chamberlain's Pain Balm, claimed to cure rheumatism. Also advertised Scott's Carbo-Digestive Compound as a sure indigestion cure sold by all druggists.
Mrs Daniel O'Brien of New York threw her eight month old from a second story window at 247 Jayment, claiming the child was a devil. She was taken to Raymond Street jail after recognizing her husband at the Serjeant’s desk. The baby lay on the sidewalk barefooted, as did the older child Ida three, who witnessed the act. The mother later stated the echoes were removed and insisted the baby must not wear something produced by machines.
In Denver this January a new firm named the Hoffman Smelting and Reduction Company received approval to own and operate a plant for treating ores in Crystal county. Principal operations will be in Crystal with a branch in Abilene. Capital stock is $25,008. incorporators also serve as directors.
Pittsburg on January 12 reports a small convention of miners in Pittsburgh citing mining machines as a disturbing factor. Officials estimate that at least half the mining capacity in 1896 relies on machines, signaling upheaval in the local industry and potential impacts on labor.
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