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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1904
Page
2
A sale advertises ladies tailor made skirts in black blue gray brown and mixed fabrics priced at 3 and 4 dollars. Also advertised are extra large bleached bed sheets 90 by 99 inches in muslin with wide hems selling everywhere at 98 cents, offered at 59 cents tomorrow.
Entire reserved stock of the celebrated American Beauty Corsets made by the Kalamazoo Corset Co. The newest styles include short waisted empire and extended hip in pink blue white and drab with values up to $1.00. Bargain 39c per corset.
Comes in two, and two and a half yard lengths, hundreds upon hundreds of patterns in this great stock piled out on bargain tables, at less than one-half the usual price.
A new lot of silk Opera Shawls with long knotted fringe in pink blue and white goes on sale tomorrow at reduced prices. The offer highlights multiple color options and budget friendly values aimed at shoppers seeking stylish accessories.
Local lot offers 50 dozen hemstitched large size cotton towels with low fringe and long Turki bath towels. No reserve and no limit on selection. Buyers can choose from this varied assortment of towel types and sizes.
Report describes a Shawnee Development Company drill near Shorey finding salt water and petroleum traces in the sand at depth. Formations are said to match Chanute, with salt water later shut off and the well being hulled out. Drillers anticipate richer sand and possible oil as the bore proceeds, easing concerns about a long wait.
J C Rodgers announced a prospect on the Osborn farm near Valencia will use a seven inch drill first to reach the expected coal vein about 300 feet deep, then switch to a seven inch diamond core drill. He expects a paying vein once located. The work targets near the Osborn property.
An old advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and stomach woes. It claims the natural remedy restores digestion, reduces sour stomach, and improves mood, citing testimonials including a Rev. J. R. Mong of Wyrmore Neb who reports relief after three boxes. Each box priced at 60 cents.
Shawnee county anti Bailey forces push for a pronounced anti delegation while Burton Curtis factions clash. Aiming to fracture the Shawnee county machine, supporters hope to harm Burton and boost Curtis ahead of the U S senate race in two years. Bailey allies are dispersed though many in Shawnee and Topeka fear Bailey administration.
In Shawnee county a faction opposes D. W. Mulvane, aiming to send an anti Mulvane delegation to Wichita while backing Hoch for governor. The plan splits Curtis Burton forces and tests Bailey loyalties, with delegates to be chosen February 27. A control committee meeting signals tensions as Mulvane fights to name delegates.
Edwin Warfield was inaugurated governor of Maryland in Annapolis amid heavy attendance despite bad weather. In his address he urged amending the state constitution to raise qualifications for voting, arguing the electorate should be limited to intelligent, prudent citizens capable of governing, and that such changes should be submitted to the people.
In a small Kansas town near Onaga unknown robbers boarded a hand car and forced the safe from the bank car. Details are unclear but authorities pursue the suspects as investigators work to recover the stolen money and secure the scene.
During the annual Stack Breeders Swine Association session James Ins of Oskaloosa was elected president. St Irwin of Wichita was named to the office of treasurer. The meeting focused on plans for the coming year.
A dispatch from Atlanta dated January 12 reports President Roosevelt’s tribute on General Gorton’s death. The item notes the tribute was revived by Gitk Howell, editor of the Atlanta Con, and mentions a White House statement though the copy is garbled.
In Washington on January 13 the cross examination of John J. Howley, chief clerk in the first assistant postmaster general's office, continued in the Machen trial. Howley described duties of the general superintendent of free delivery, admitted knowledge of initials on letters by subordinates, and testified Wynne's orders on delegation were issued during the postal inquiry. He said division chiefs were trusted with expenditures, and that he never investigated certain matters, while Wynne faced daily workload and signatory duties.
Mary L. Smith sues Winfield Scott Smith over family property and about $25,000. She accuses him of infidelity and jealousy while he counters that she is insane jealous and has ruined his business. He notes past roles as Guthrie editor, lawyer, and music school proprietor.
Manila January 12. Expeditionary force under General Wood at Camp Overton surrounds Lake Juitry with cavalry units and two batteries of artillery.
Rossville residents face confusion over city elections as legislature revises rules. County Attorney Hungate seeks guidance on whether polls will switch to annual or biennial terms, with references to 1903 law provisions and changes affecting mayor and council terms.
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