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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1903

Page

8

Mercerized fabrics and children's hose on sale

One lot features Mercerized Latins fine percalines and high grade ee Tee and water stained but sound fabric 36 inches wide selling up to 35 cents for comfort or quilt linings. Also one case of extra quality ribbed seamless black cotton hose for children in sizes 5 to 9 to 4 priced at 9 cents per pair. Plus Pure Olive Castile Soap cakes in varied sizes and a selection of infants shoes with Costley’s and Our Price listings.

Costley Crawford Opera House Charlie de Paris Kansas Avenue Ceessa

Jewelry and Belts Sale Notice

Era 20 doz striped brain tie or oe be 01 sold for 3c 2 pairs for. Jewelry 50c link buttons fobs sold at 35c 25¢ link buttons will be sold at 19c. Men’s belts A ety belts worth from 50c to 1.00 will be bold. See ads in this listing for marked down prices 25 and 35c belts.

Costley's Shoes Ad Listing Damaged Text

Fragmentary advert for Costley's Shoes noting high prices and broken sizes for soft soles and youth shoes. The readable portions emphasize shoe styles and price emphasis amid garbled OCR.

Costley

Police Jottings From A Rusty Raid and a Rabbit Chase

Police report an attempted gambling game raided by officers. Seven men named Ewing Johnson Thomas Alexander Richardson McCain Fraseur were arrested as the cash, from nothing to 185, was seized. A separate incident notes watchman Kortz fined 10 dollars for interfering with an officer after a depot confrontation.

Asher J. W. Ewing William Johnson Jess Thomas Oscar Alexander Oliver Richardson Claud McCain Ben Fraseur Chas Korta Riley U. P Topeka de. McFarland Kiley Mr. Korta Hamilton M. Kortz Kortz

New Theater Signs At Crawford Will Blaze With Electricity

Workmen install two electric signs in front of the Crawford Channel theater. Each sign measures 13 feet 2 inches by 7 feet, with a custom electric font to announce the nightly attractions. Manager Crawford plans more electric signage next season at the new St Louis theater.

Crawford St. Louis

Judge Hazen 18 Away Hunt Frogs in County

Judge Hazen and County Attorney Olle Hungate depart Shawnee County to Hossville in a playful chase for bullfrogs. The district courtroom is empty as officers await a Sunday feast of frog hams. bailiff keeps worms off tomato plants while jurors rest in the plain panel.

Shawnee County Hazen Olle Hungate Hossville John Coyne Plessant

Four More Indictments in Machen Postal Case

Washington reports the federal grand jury has agreed on four additional indictments for conspiracy against August W. Machen former federal superintendent of the free delivery service and an indictment of another private individual in a postal contract dispute. The four Machen indictments arise from separate transactions and are in addition to earlier conspiracy charges. A fifth indictment concerns a man in the west to be arrested when located. Greek Constitution Needs Revision in Athens as reform movement gains adherents. Bristina manifesto signed broadly warns of Greece's internal strife affecting political parties. Modern Maccabees of Ann Arbor denied in Wisconsin for lack of emergency fund and improper name. Port Huron group may be involved.

Washington Federal Grand Jury August W. Machen Oneral Free Delivery Service Potteltice Department Machen West Athens Finn Gorumenty Greece Milwanker Wis Maccabees Ann Arbor Mich Lady Maccabees Port Huron

Senator Burton and Tillman Debate Negro Question in Train Smokers

John Waters, a passenger, refereed a private debate between Senators Burton and Tillman on the negro problem aboard a Chicago to Moline train. The session ended with Waters proposing a vote by the colored porter, who was asked to count but not participate.

John Waters Chicago Moline Burton Tillman Tilman Waters Alters Thllmas

Affections Stolen Divorce Sought by John Hillman

John Hillman petitions the district court for divorce from Cora Hillman claiming Thomas Jones stole his wife’s affection. He states their relationship drifted after he loved land and that she deserted him and he cannot locate her.

John Hillman District Court Cora Hilman Hillman Thomas Jones

Progress. The Continental Clothing Company expands storefront

The Continental Clothing Company rapidly advances as a leading city firm after five weeks of remodeling. The front is replaced with a modern glass window display. Manager Robert W. Carberry of New Castle details a volatile night incident involving a Holton farm. A late July crime report notes a hold up by three men, one identified as a Globe employee, and a subsequent departure toward the farm after the assault.

Continental Clothing Company New Castle Managerobert W W. Carberry Moore Farm Stehison Santa F Atchison

Jones to Run Lt. He Will Have Charge of Dairy at Fair

Kansas State Dairy association and Kansas State Exposition company place dairy exhibits under A. E. Jones of Topeka. Expect stronger creamery and farm butter displays and a robust Kansas cheese showing with liberal cash prizes and special premiums. Awards follow national rules with a 100 point scale. full premium list forthcoming via C. G. Samson or A. E. Jones.

Kansas State Dairy Association Kansas State Exposition Company A. E. Jones Topeka Kansas Ous Bulding National Association St. A C. 4. Samson Kansas State Proposition Company Dairy Department

Dumont Receives War Secretary Honor For Balloon

Paris reports Santos Dumont after his successful balloon demonstration was highly praised by General Andre secretary of war. A letter to Dumont notes the review on July 1 admired the balloon’s steering and the progress in aerostatics.

Paris Helo Santos Dumont Pines Andre

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W.m.costley Sixth and Quincy Streets Model Supply Ieee Sane Costley’s Bie Race Cree Brocs O Iuve Little Gent Ice Ea Ee Game Ia A. Bamuete Mariot Cain Tare Wine Reed Peo Dmsce Smith and Wood Janina Pourth Miler Atar Juder Hamilton Miter Acm Aeume H. Ward Page Meene Reed Opened the Door Judge Hazen Federal Grand Jury Mer Dumont Idaho Opportunities Oregon Short Line Railroad Co D.E. Burley B.S. Spencer Gpata A.g.p.&t.a Salt Lake City Utah Klauer Ublic France Dr. Dowley
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