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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1900
Page
8
The Star Grocery lists Kansas potatoes at 35 cents per bushel Minnesota potatoes at 60 cents per bushel Fancy White Colorado potatoes at 75 cents per bushel Sugar prices rising with daily increases Granulated sugar 19 pounds for $1.00 20 pounds White Extra C for $1.00 124 cent sugar cured hams available at 10 cents per pound
A long list of low prices on canned foods fruit and vegetables, dried fruits, soap, starch, and meats. Notable items include Shenandoah Corn four cans for 25 cents, California Table Peaches per can 15 cents, Warren's Salmon per can 26 cents, and various Sugar Cured Hams and Bacon priced per pound or per can. Store advertises many items with percentages and dozen or gallon quantities.
Dr W S Bainsford of St George's church told the Central Federated Union he will arrange winter lectures for Workingmen at Stearke's church. He urged closer cooperation between church and labor to win support for reform, noting English labor teachers acknowledge this need and urging four to five lectures by credible speakers on civic duty.
A lone highwayman entered two Kansas City restaurants on Sunday morning, brandishing revolvers and forcing cash from registers. One register yielded 145 dollars while the other was found emptied after the proprietor moved it. Police detained several suspects, but no identification was made. The bandit stood about five feet four inches, heavy set, with a reddish mustache visible beneath a handkerchief.
Freight train operatives of the Great Northern vow a strike on Tuesday if the rule forcing freights to do terminal switching is not altered. A mass turnout last night in Minot, North Dakota, signaled serious potential for disruption across the system if demands are not met.
An irregular promotional piece argues for a mixed diet with meat as a key nutrient and endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion. It cites Dr. J R impulsively and urges nervous dyspeptics to eat meat and use the tablets after meals. The text warns against cheap laxatives and promotes a booklet offered free by Stuart Co.
Chicago on January 15 saw a planned rabbit coursing event clash with Humane Society opposition. Officers ordered the inclosure cleared, but promoters moved the race just outside the city, then to the city links. Police followed, the event unsettled, no verdict issued, promoters vow another attempt.
East St. Louis, Jan 15. Mrs. Christine Hirth, believed dead and set for embalming, showed eyelid movement during preparation. A fall of a weight and a faint eyelash quiver saved her, prompting doctors to halt and revive her. She regained consciousness with help at the hospital.
Washington Jan 15 Inquiry at the Indian office questions the appointment of Margaret Fulton Patton daughter of Senator Fulton to the Indian service through Congressman Curtis influence. Patton formerly supervised the Kickapoo Indian school in Ghishorne Territory without taking the civil service exam. A senate member flagged the case and Patton was dropped, while Baker and Bailey push for another position for her in the Indian Service.
Heavy seas roll in along Rockaway Beach New York causing damage to the shore and threatening the summer hotel. A wide channel opened cutting into the beach endangering the bulkhead protecting property as breakers weaken supports. Foundations of nearby structures show signs of imminent collapse amid advancing erosion.
Jefferson County Representative W A Coy seeks to return to the lower house. He resides in Oskonga. If Coy is retained he could run for speaker or chair the ways and means committee. Representative Henley of Lawrence once chaired the committee in the first house.
Director Merriam asks agriculturists to spend time before June to prepare precise data on acreage, crop quantities, values, farm products, livestock, labor costs, and all farm operations for 1800. This will aid a full and accurate census conducted by enumerators.
In Madison Georgia W A Williams known as Pee Leg Williams who has shipped thousands of Negro workers westward was jailed after a mob threatened his life. Farmers fear his arrest will disrupt contract labor and worsen the Georgia cotton shortage with a potential 20 to 35 percent drop in output. Williams faces a county ordinance charge for interfering with labor contracts. preliminary hearings to follow.
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