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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1899

Page

5

Extraordinary Dry Goods Sale Prices Broadcast

A crowded bargain page lists cut rates on overalls shirts hats and gloves with men women and children sizes and claims big reductions on laces linens organza and silk umbrellas. Noting draped phrases the ad touts striking price drops and limited stock on white goods fancy hose plaid and striped hosiery and parasols while urging readers to buy now before Saturday.

Champion Champion Brand Foster Boota

Washburn College Holds 54th Class Commencement

The Washburn college forty fourth center account led to a Wednesday morning ceremony in the college chapel at 10:20. Students wore caps and gowns. the class debated attire, with 22 of 34 choosing caps and gowns while the rest preferred other regalia. The event referenced traditional English custom and included graduates and attendees, noting the unusual attire for the occasion.

Washturn College Weedburn Washburn

Dalton Gang Pleads Guilty in District Court

Vincy Davis Walter Molean and Willard Robinson admitted guilt in district court for robbing Parker's Cigar Store at Tenth and Kansas. Judge Haven deferred sentencing awaiting ages, noting potential reform placement. The trio led a youth group called the Younger Dutton cadre engaged in petty thefts in South Topeka.

Vincy Davis Walter Molean Willard Robinson Parker Sigar Tenth and Kansas Avenue Judge Haven Deva Dutton Maar South Topeka

Mathematician Hubert Pond Leads Graduation

Westmoreland's Hubert Spencer Pond tops the class as valedictorian while black gowns and mortar boards swirl on a windy campus. Mentors appear formal yet distracted as graduates stride in robes, some pledging to toss their caps, amid student honors in mathematics.

Hubert Spencer Pond Westmoreland

Graduation Program At Washburn School

Helen Morton leads ist graduates while Washburn undergraduates prepare for summer study and varied work. The ceremony lists degrees and names including Truman Adams Adams, Trude Houghton, Elisabeth Machure Tuprell, Mary Wallinatorm, and Larry Emma Davies among others. instrumental, vocal, and choral performances accompany the procession.

Helen Wellington Morton Tescott Washburn Tama McCoy Howns PB Adams Mise Spencer Mies Dade Chas Shelanus Titan Ros Ian Faust Wanninen Wachelor Trude Houghton Sardus Masui Henry”rgirielg Burr Howard Moody Eran Siliieton Murton Eet Eveen Margaret Wyer Iman Schovmover Sizeabeth Machure Tuprell Hashwiorlof Snerry Samuel Borbert Lirtte Frederick John Bachelor Lola Axted Mary Wallinatorm Winena Montesiorsis Beaale Ackerman Ey Halor Bowen TE May Meacimy Marthe Mevos Misie Larry Emma Davies Laure May Tavinr

Parkhurst-Davis Mercantile Plans Large Oklahoma Warehouse

The Parkhurst Davis Mercantile and Ping of Topeka announce construction of a 3500 wholesale home in Oklahoma Territory, described as one of the largest wholesale houses. The 14 test loin and 30 foot width reference appears garbled but indicates a major expansion to honor southern business interests of the enterprise.

Parkhurst-Davis Mercantile Ping Topeka Oklahama Uriahema

July Docket For Court Of Visitation Sessions

Three cases listed on the docket for the court of visitation with hearings set for the first Monday in July. Proceedings mention telegraph litiga and cases brought by New Albany citizens and others, plus a Santa Fe related dispute. Court members plan travel to Leavenworth Thursday and Friday for attendance as Western Enron actions aim to enforce the law. clerk to oversee office in absence with Myatt and Gedard as counsel.

Court of Visitation Litica New Albany Wilson Penuty Corliss Lawrence Santa Fe Willy Leavenworth Enron

Kipling Sails for England on Teutonic

The Kipling family sails for England aboard the White Star liner Teutonic. Kipling, his wife and two children travel with J. Lockwood Kipling. The author is recovering from an illness and plans a return voyage to English seashore resorts.

New Corn Uneyera Aupting Bregland Kipling J. ‘Lockwood Kipling Gathor Bae Whoroughis

Sure of One. A Democratic convention report on a record and predictions

The report quotes a speaker claiming a record that makes four men proud, predicting the next fall election will favor the Democrats by a large margin if governor elections occur this year. He criticizes treasury management and credits Democratic minority efforts in Congress for Cubs' freedom. The convention recesses to 3 o clock, with John Mr. Garman of Luzerne chosen chair of the resolutions committee and Charles J. Reilly selected permanent chairman by the organization committee.

Treasury Congress Ofelock John Mr. Garman Luzerne Charles J. Reilly Organization Committee

Democratic platform of Pennsylvania convention calls for reform

Harrisburg June 144 platform pledges fidelity to people’s rights and honest government. Denounces growing public official salaries, taxes, and vetoes, favors school funding cuts, tax law revision, and limits on franchises. Supports voting reform and crackdown on corruption. praises James Gulley and Spanish-American War veterans. A separate court case details in Hayes v James with testimonies on land disputes and self defense.

Harrisburg Democracy of Pennsylvania Wiliam Jennings Bryan United States Senate M.H Quay Cies Stone Hhus Renda James M. Gulley Spain Brune and Pelle Armel Maklmr

Trial of Tom James in North Topeka shooting case

The trial of Thomas M. James for shooting neighbor Willard Hayes in North Topeka last November opens before Judge Hazen. The dispute over a boundary led to James firing, striking Hayes in the side. Hayes survived. James surrendered and faces a jury drawn after delays, with six regular jurors plus special venire.

Thomas M. James Willand Hayes North Topeka Byihe Beard Dudge Hazen Canen Jumnex Hayes Dunes Mr. Hayes James Bim Hie Wimaelf Dadse Hazen

All Safe. Macedonian Sinking Delivers No Loss of Life

Rescue ships brought aboard Captain Kustahl six crew members and two passengers Chas Moss and Hermann Brandt from the Macedonian after the steamer Hamilton sank her last night. The remainder of the crew and one passenger F W Wright landed at Long Branch. The Macedonian sank seven miles south of The Bentland after attempting to beach. all on board saved, none of their personal effects recovered.

Macedonia New York Rescue Merritt and Chapman Wrecking Company Quadantine Kustahl Chas Moss Hermann Brandt Hamilton F. W. Wright Long Branch Ruffahl

Atwater Finds Two Ounces Alcohol Safe Per Day

Middletown Conn June 14 official repeatable results from Prof Atwater showing two ounces of alcohol daily causes no harm. Experiments involved drinkers and abstainers under a 50 member committee chaired by Seth Low. More than two ounces acted as poison. findings emphasize safe limit rather than total consumption.

Middletown Conn Atwater Wesleyan College United States Seth Low Columbia University Delexate Peace Congress Hagar

Hillmon Case Hearing Postponed to October 16

Leavenworth June 14 The Hillmon insurance case has been set for trial October 16 in federal court here. Postponement to that date was agreed by the attorneys.

Leavenworth Hillmon Insurance Act

Street Cars in Seoul Near Completion in Korea

San Francisco June 14 The first street railway in Seoul Korea is almost finished. H R Bostwick chief engineer of the syndicate building the line has sent plans to America for ten or fifteen experienced motormen and first class electrical engineers to ship to Korea at once. Motormen will be hired here at wages around 70 per month.

Korea America San Francisco Seon H. R. Bost Lwick Tere

Telephone company promises reduced rates and future wire expansion

The Missive & Kansas Telephone company announces extensions to be added this year and toll rates planned to be reduced soon. It predicts further general rate cuts as improvements occur and notes that 7,000 miles of wire will be in operation once upgrades are completed.

Telephone Company

Topeka Man Advances From Local Roots to National Role

TOPEKA TO FRONT O JT Field a former Topeka boy secured a position in the National University Law School at Washington D C last week Flo graduated with the highest honors of her class Field once served as Minographer to Mr Samuel Howe and later worked in the Santa Fe treasurer’s office in this city

O. JT. Field Topeka National University Law School Washington, D.C Flo Field Samuel Howe Santa Fe

Oregon Volunteers Depart Manila for Home on Newport

The first Volunteets began returning today aboard the Newport and Ohio transports bound for San Francisco via Nagasaki. They sail after a year’s campaign that left 62 dead from battle and disease. The ships were cheered as they left the harbor. The club’s last regular meeting before summer vacation is set for Wednesday evening June 44, with attendance urged for important matters and membership votes. T. J. Anelson, Secretary.

Manila Newport Ohio Volunteer Seilime San Franccisco Nagasaki Barbor Aud Teritsa T. J. Andelson

Hero of Two Wars from Junction City Wins Double Honors

Junction City native Miller, son of Rev. Dr. J. K. Miller, earned esteem for serving under Roosevelt and Funston. Rejected four times by recruiters, he joined the Rough Riders after Roosevelt’s note, fought at San Juan Hill, then joined Funston’s Twentieth Kansas in the Philippines, where he remains. His father is a Civil War veteran.

Junction City Roosevelt Dewey- Junction Pike County Ill Miller Oklahoma Rough Texas Col First United States Volunteer Cavalry The Rough Riders Cuba San Juan Hill Camp Wykof San Francisco Funston Twentieth Kansas Philippines Company L Edwin

Vandalian Engineer Andy Walker Dies at 68 in Terre Haute

Andy Walker, veteran Vandalia locomotive engineer, dies at 68 after last run to Indianapolis. Born in Ireland he began in 1882 on the old Madison road. diary notes show he logged over 4 million miles and never had a serious accident.

Terra Haute Terre Maute Ind Andy Walker Indianapolis Vandalia Bridge Wabash St. Louis Ile Mattoon Louis-Vandalia Terre Haute St. Loui Iland Madixon Road

Slow uptake of Kansas bankruptcy law slows relief

One year after the federal bankruptcy law began in Kansas only 181 cases have been filed. Predicted stampede of debtors did not occur as many judgments were written off or paid. The result is far fewer Kansans than expected using the act to discharge obligations.

State of Kansas

Pingree Rules Out Candidacy for Office

Detroit reports Governor Pingree will not run this year or next. A trusted adviser says his retirement is urged by family for social reasons and to show Lansing obstructionists that Michigan Republicans and Wayne County cannot win without Pingree’s influence. He stated plainly, I shall not be a candidate for office.

Detroit Mich Oune Pingree Lgislature Lansing Mehigan Wayne County

Market Report: Wheat Corn Provisions in Slow Trade

Daily market notes show wheat and corn opening mixed with slight declines after a tempered session. Receipts and weather shifts influenced prices as hogs and provisions remained firm amid moderate demand and stable buyers.

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Chicago Livestock Market Fees and Receipts Report

Fragmented OCR summary notes fees and receipts at the Chicago livestock market. Mentions hogs, sows, sheep receipts, and market testing figures with unclear totals and dates.

Chicago Livestock Market

Kansas City Product Market Overview

Fragmentary notes describe the Kansas City product market with references to dairy, dates, and brands. Key entities include Kansas City and dairy products. however details are unclear and multiple garbled terms hinder precise interpretation of prices or participants.

Kansas City Livestock Market Receipt Summary

Market steady to near steady with Native cows and heifers at about 2004.60 dollars. Stockers and feeders around 32,54 dollars. Bulls listed at roughly 1000 dollars. Hog receipts noted with two market tablatures. Pisa and Ohio regions mentioned with prices and names in a garbled line.

Ays Gon Texas Breeze Bellaire Strom

Market Summary from New York Bread and Sugar Notes

New York market report details a steady sugar price context, bank and trade movements, and mixed grain signals. Wheat and corn futures show volatility with domestic demand and harvest progress shaping prices in Chicago and Minneapolis. Officials note ongoing shifts in commissions, imports, and storage, with insiders watching for lower price trends amid heavy receipts and extended market pressure.

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