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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1899
Page
6
Large sale featuring 900 pairs of pants in black blue and striped patterns, with wallets of Cheviot and cassimere fabrics. Elegant all wool suits in checks and plaids offered at deep discounts, including cassimere and cheviot options, once priced up to 10 dollars and more, now advertised as extraordinary value.
A reading of an old shop flyer shows a mixed sale of Squirrel brand Mocha and Java coffee and Early Breakfast Coffee, tea varieties including Moyune Gunpowder and English Breakfast, and assorted groceries. Prices cited include $0c for select teas, 132 to 70 for molasses, 15c for baking powder, 10c for another, 35 cents for White Label Lard 1, and various tobacco, soap, and pantry items with quantities and brands referenced.
A Post-Dispatch Special from Arcela Illinois reports a bank robbery ten miles from the town. Details are sparse due to the damaged text but the incident is described as a bank hold up with the site near Arcela and dated January 20. No suspect information is provided in the available text.
In Bismarck on January 2, Porter B. McCumber, a Hepburn ally, was elected United States senator by the joint assembly, receiving 77 votes. Thomas Kilcline received 1% of the fusion vote. The event marks North Dakota's selection of its federal representative in a decisive legislative vote.
Legislative notes discuss Osborn of Douglas proposing to compel enforcement of capital punishment for first degree murder. The bill removes discretion on death warrants, lets the governor set execution dates, and limits life terms to circumstantial cases. It also details governor records and notice to warden.
Boston notes a sensational horticultural sale where Thomas W. Lawson pays 30000 for a single fleur and slips. Thomas F. Galvin to continue cultivation with a prearranged price and terms, keeping the famed Mrs Lawson Carnation in Boston. The flower, larger and more vigorous, has drawn offers from Chicago and other growers. Peters Fisher of Bills helped develop the variety, famed among horticulturists for its durability and length of bloom.
The district court found William Bryan not guilty of disturbing the peace after a brief session. He had been arrested for causing a disturbance at the transfer station weeks earlier and appealed his police court conviction. The appeal was effective, and the city must pay costs. Colored shirts and waists Taunderea so that colors won’t fade. Peer Jess Steam Laundry, U2 and iid West.
Governor Stanley learned Senator Householder's charitable institution bill was recommended for passage and sent a messenger with a note for a conference at once. The bill aims to reform state institutions by allowing removal of subordinate officials, a point critics call weakening tenure. The public favors retaining good officials. Senate adjourned to reconvene at 4 pm Monday.
The house and senate, 165 members, will ride by special train from Rock Island to the reform school at 11 o clock to inspect conditions and learn what is needed. Dinner will be served. members return for the afternoon session. Sen Tom Anderson introduced a concurrent resolution urging the trip to verify facts firsthand.
The senate approved by 32 to 4 Senator Cooke's joint resolution to amend the constitution for electing the state printer and for state ownership of the printing plant. Republicans Battey Whiton Morrow and Ward cast the only seven votes. The measure goes to the house for consideration. Citizens of Atchison County seek to move the Effingham high school property worth 40000 to the state for a state normal school and seek a 10000 appropriation for two years. This Haflingham Institution has been run as a county high school. Senator Andrews introduced today the bill.
A Kansas City newspaper item records House action striking a 25 000 appropriation for fast mail facilities from Kansas City to Newton Kansas The debate featured Moody Cowherd and Simpson with Simpson arguing the train aids western Kansans and merchants Caldwell and others defend the train The piece notes possible Senate reversal and criticizes the lawmakers for opposing a service that benefits local papers and merchants
The piece criticizes government rail subsidies and alleges western congressmen should denounce a Black Diack to stop favoritism. It notes a slow night mail train out of Kansas City and a faster newspaper train, suggesting the government favors newspapers over broader mail service. Richard Harding Davis is reported ill at his New York home after Santiago fever. A dialogue fragment mocks Miss Tallien as a woman of extravagant tastes.
Daily market notes from the Associated Press summarize recent grain and livestock trading. Wheat futures showed gains on May contracts despite early declines, corn and oats trading active with selling pressure, and provisions turning strong on demand. Cattle and hogs receipts projected, with prices mixed to steady across meat markets.
Fragmented OCR text presents scattered financial data, city names, and market notes with no coherent event or person. Many garbled terms and numbers obscure the main item, producing an unreliable summary from the damaged source.
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