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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1904
Page
9
A local retailer cuts winter underwear prices to clear stock. Children Jersey-ribbed vests and pants fleeced lined garments drop from 20¢ and 25¢ to 19¢, with ladies versions at 25¢ and 35¢. Bargain table highlights deep reductions as seasonal pressures ease.
A large sale announces 3,000 yards of fine all silk ribbon in medium to extra wide widths. Ribbons come in all colors and black with values up to 50 cents per yard. The event is described as a big slaughter sale to run tomorrow.
A closing out sale offers glass table tumblers white bowls china plates and dishes at deep discounts with red ticket signage. Large lots of fine china waist and shirt waist items plus heavy flannelette waists and white oxfords reduced to bargain prices aiming for a rapid clearance.
The state law requiring banks to maintain at least 10 000 in capital expires next March. Banks are raising capital to meet the new minimum with many already increasing since January. Counts show banks now at 5000 to 9000 varying, with several above and below the new threshold.
The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners this morning cancelled 91 as faced bonds and script with accrued interest. The action wipes out debts tied to Kansas River bridge bonds and county courthouse script. Halmes Manier said this is the last of the bridge script and the debts are gone. Maryland Legislature votes again for U S senator in joint session without result.
Paris reports say Lamsdorff and Japan’s Kurino signaled Russia’s likely position in the upcoming negotiations but officials warn the stance could shift. They note Japan may not fortify Korea Straits, easing a major obstacle, while Europe and the United States watch closely. The president urged tighter trade and foreign farming access.
The new Liberian president Arthur Barclay was inaugurated in Monrovia on January 4. His address emphasized freedom and reconciliation as central aims for Liberia’s future, with the capital scene described amid the ceremony.
Refuse To Scare reports a fire at the Cosmopolitan building next to the 42 story Masonic temple in Chicago. Tenants evacuated as women on upper floors were terrified and some considered leaping from windows until calm staff guided them to safety. A girl was severely burned while en route to medical care.
Senator Burton and Congressman Miller passed through Kansas City en route to Topeka for the Kansas Day banquet. Burton said he was not invited to speak, while Miller commented on Kansas politics predicting a pro Roosevelt result and a Wichita convention with governor nomination by acclamation. BW Blue warned Kansas machine politics are over. Mrs Burton spoke of her husband’s troubles after a separate remark. A Brooklyn lawyer, Albert Prazner, pleaded guilty to first degree grand larceny for taking $20 000 in bonds held in trust for a minor child.
Closing-out sale of ladies fur scarfs in black with six long tails formerly priced at 98 dollars. Tomorrow they go at reduced prices.
After a complaint was filed in a matter involving Otto Kainer and an importer, Krugner married an older Kainer sister. A out of court settlement was pursued but blocked by the district attorney and Judge Asnail who would not allow a compromise affecting the rights of minor children.
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