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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1899
Page
6
Santa Fe merchants promote a two week sale claiming every item is sold at cost or less and urging shoppers to compare prices. The campaign highlights 140 years of experience, aggressive discounts of 25 to 50 percent, and a silent appeal to buy now before higher grade items are moved at the same low price.
Drawers from 15c up and night gowns from 35c up attract shoppers to a final two week sale. Skirts from 48c, chemise and corset covers in large assortments, all well made and up to date. Embroideries also offered. buyers urged to visit early while stock lasts.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a local Woodbury item involving a page, a book, and harps, with references to Beau and formal cream. Details are unclear, but the piece appears to be a brief community note or notice from Woodbury.
Mrs Fayne Birshan Moor e arraigned before Judge Pursman in the criminal branch on reequest to place her trial on the calendar for February second Monday. District Attorney Melntyry objected and the case was placed in its regular order with Moore remanded. Charleston House seats J A Legan as Democratic contestant, party vote leaves House 63 Democrats to 34 Republicans.
District court hearings begin for a tightly packed docket of cases, most standing as felonies. Mabel Smith pleads guilty to a misdemeanor after striking a deal, while sister Bessie Moore is charged with robbery but evade capture. Bonds and witness availability complicate proceedings as others face charges for thefts and petty larceny.
President Schurman of Cornell meets at the White House to join a five member commission to study the Philippines economics and political issues. Admiral Dewey General Otis Colonel Denby and Prof Worcester named as members. The panel aims for economic study, not governance. Schurman says Manila trip expected for February.
Washington report notes Governor Ellerbe advanced funds from his own money to raise South Carolina volunteer regiments for the late war. Senators Tillman and McLaurin discuss federal reimbursement rules and a potential special bill to cover state expenditures.
Lawrence Jan 16 Colonel Eldridge a leading figure in early Kansas history died after years of illness. He owned the Eldridge House in Lawrence and helped promote a free state hotel for Lawson. He served as conductor for New England parties and was treasurer general for Kansas in 1865. Three grandchildren survive him along with Mrs O E Learnard of this city and Mrs Learnard of Lawrence.
The French steamer Versailles, en route from St Nazaire to Vera Cruz, ran ashore last night between Babla Honda and Cabanas about 0 miles west of Havana. The coast is rocky and the vessel's position is dangerous. Trains have been sent to assist.
Governor Stanley and Franklin Nelson take part in new administration Sunday school work. Nelson leads a class at the Swedish Church on Folidge Tyler streets, teaching in English. W Stewart learns of his mother Mary J Anderson’s death in Asheville, Pa through a telegram this morning.
Saturday night Sergeant Tim Donovan led police to a gambling joint at the Riblet house corner Fourth and Quincy streets. Officers broke in, twelve gamblers and six police entered, one man fled, all were arrested or booked for being found in a gambling room with two poker tables and kitties. Propr proprietors Kidney and Ross posted $1 each. others posted $10.
Politicians complain after Saturday afternoon's executive council session that eight of 24 appointments were credited to Shawnee county though not announced locally. D I Grimes named assistant engineer amid dispute over district ties and prior record. Concerns arise that some appointees never served locally and were brought in for political reasons.
Report notes a lunar halo yesterday and a solar halo this morning as signs of changing weather. Weather observers explain halos indicate a shift to lower cloud formations, likely bringing rain or snow, with cooler conditions tonight and Tuesday.
Cherokee leaders Dave Muskrat, Q Gritts and TH Rick depart Tahlequah for Washington to meet President McKinley and oppose ratification of the late treaty and the U.S. government commission dissolution of tribal relations.
At the Capitol a solemn funeral for Neleon Dingley drew the nation’s leaders. Diplomatic corps and Anglo American commissioners entered in mourning attire. The service featured organ music, a Tennyson poem, and remarks by Rev S M Newman, honoring a devoted statesman and leader.
A former New Mexico deputy sheriff linked to the Furlong detective agency sought to exploit San ta Fe irregularities by offering damaging information for payoff. He wrote to a La Junta lawyer and later to a Dodge City conductor, proposing payments to suppress details. The scheme surfaced after nine conductors were discharged and a shadowing campaign revealed the extortion attempt. New York report notes updated railroad ownership and bond issue developments for the Wisconsin Minnesota and Pacific line.
Chicago reports the Field Column museum secured a large collection illustrating Pueblo life from Moquis artifacts to current daily living. Funded by Stanley P. McCormick, the items cover domestic and political aspects and show tribal transitions toward civilization, including antiquities no longer in use. Also noted: murder case in Missouri where George W. Anderson and Lizzie Wisebacht were found slain with an axe, with one body mutilated. Also included is an ad for Ely's Cream Balm promoting nasal cure and claims about its effectiveness against colds.
Judge Hazen frees Abe Fulford after finding no proper commitment by Probate Judge Dolman. Fulford had been jailed for contempt for failing to pay a sum in a creditor case. The district court must determine the next step as the contempt charge lacked a valid basis.
Wheat opened strong on very small Russian and Prussia shipments with Liverpool prices higher as stocks appeared bullish. May moved up to gains then eased with active demand for Minx wheat at certain prices. Receipts totaled 28 cars with 1 graded contract. Minneapolis and Duluth arrivals about 10 780 cars. World shipments reached 60 000 bushels, mostly from the U S. husking shipments minimal. Overall, bearish news centered on receipts, while buyers sought new obligations amid rising offers. Corn followed wheat with a strong start but later conditions caused pullback.
Fragmentary text mentions payments, receipts, and figures such as 1020 and 10.25, with references to cash, E-Cash, and shipments. The garbled OCR lists names, places, and dates like Northwestern, January, and May, but lacks coherent events or context.
Receipts total 420 cattle with steers and heifers in mixed lots. Hogs show bulk sales with mixed grades, lambs and sheep receipts 208. Market firm with steady prices for most classes and smaller cows showing weaker tone.
Market notes show New York money market rates around four percent with strong bank ties and federal guarantees mentioned. Wheat and corn futures move amid fluctuating prices, with supply cues and public notices referencing Minneapolis and Duntele markets. detailed rates and tabulations accompany the bulletin.
Famed jeweler Fagercrans at 72 Kanaan Ave repairs fine watches and performs engraving. Listing also draws attention to sale of a gentle mare and a real estate parcel near Shawnee County with two electric lines and water access, noting location around Southeast Camera Michigan and Curtis Aves Oaklon.
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