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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1898
Page
4
The State Journal outlines subscription terms including delivery by carrier, weekly rate in Topeka and nearby towns, and permanent home delivery. Details reference the Journal Building location and associate offices.
Johnson of Lincoln complains about how western states are funding and organizing a large exposition. Legislatures allocate funds in Kansas, Missouri, Montana and Colorado while private donors and foreign nations also back exhibits. The government plans stamps and banknote displays, with Mexico and Cuba stirring international interest as Omaha hosts plans for space and main buildings near completion.
Glimpse into Atchison life with a man's tale of nerve and an old joke about a surgery. Reports of a girl inviting nine boys to a party and a wife debating a stomach operation. A Hawaiian currency debate highlights the era's political chatter and adages.
Jan 21 reports from Chicegs describe an immense crowd surrounding the original court building as Adolph J Luetgert case preparation continues. Witnesses and officials filled the day, with no decisive action taken and preparations for further testimony under way.
Paris reports Paul Porter arriving amid plagiarism charges for The Conquerors. He denies copying Bardon, cites near originality, notes Sardou and others used common dramatic ideas, and argues the central concept—a wronged heroine and the subsequent reunion—differs in his play and remains unborrowed.
The Women’s Temple debt plan hinges on trading soap wrappers for a charity credit scheme. A local soap firm promised a penny rebate per wrapper to the WCTC, aiming to raise funds to pay the debt. a deadline looms as supporters seek $20 and $2 in city funds by March.
January report describes a brutal hypnotic demonstration by Sir and Mrs James Poy in the city. The test uses a French cautery system to paralyze nerves, disjoint limbs, and produce alarming grinding sounds as joints are manipulated. The performer claims women are returned uninjured, with the subject appearing healthy afterward.
New York attendees at the Astor theater face a tepid reception as Charmion the trapeze performer finally reveals a garbed act. Critics note the spectacle disappoints with only partial stunts shown, while curiosity remains about her missing risqué underside. The piece ends with a note on the Santa Fe California route offering daily Pullman service.
A fragment listing a one day sale with reduced prices on Henrietta wool and silk finish fabrics, serge, dress goods, velveteen, skirts, gloves, hose and related items. Includes per yard prices and mentions of colors black and various hues, plus men’s and ladies wear accessories.
sale advertises drastic reductions on damask linen tablecloths muslin and woolen goods including table damask bed comforts blankets and hosiery. items are offered at prices well below cost with a note that remaining stock must clear by tomorrow and that many pieces are irregular or odd lots.
Kansas items report the exhumation and examination of John A. Whitcraft with no poison found, Judge Simons to oust Crawford County Clerk Ecker in favor Cunningham, Iola votes for municipal ownership, Kansas dealers discuss association changes, a Cimarron jointist fined for prohibition violations, ex-postmaster E M Lockwood dead, pensions granted for Kansans, and a three foot coal vein struck near Independence.
Fort Scott, Jan. 21. Judge J. F. McDonald noted as adversary of Attorney General Boyle and ex-Warden Chase plans to relocate to Yates Center to pursue political work. The report mentions ongoing efforts to determine the extent of a find and other local matters.
Four wealthy individuals with a combined fortune of about 41.2 million dined at the Mills House. D. O. Mills, Chauncey Depew, Mrs. Burke Roche, and Miss Josephine Johnson sampled a menu including vermicelli soup roast beef mashed potatoes and Boston baked beans. The bill totaled 95 cents. Mills paid. Depew commented his share was 15 cents and could not be matched at an Uptown restaurant for 60 dollars.
Bargains flood the sale with towels aprons and cloths priced low. Quality bed spreads white crochet and carpets offered per yard many items discounted for a limited time. Window shades come in several sizes and colors with bulk lots and display stands included as part of the sale.
Kid McCoy de Donated a five thousand dollar forfeit to Carht or Fitasimmons for the heavyweight world championship with the sporting paper as a wager. Also noted is a promotion for General Statutes of Kannam 1897 by Judge W C Webl and delivery details from the Kathan Statute Co in Topeks.
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