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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1899
Page
2
Local store promotes a June towel sale and new fabrics including Drap Leno tine Lawns at 10c yd, Silkolines and Art Tickings at 59c and 98c, with older higher prices cited as past. Store brands Standard Patterns marketed as sole agents.
Special cut price on one set of Ladies Waist Pin Sets. Three seamless plated pins collar button and cuff buttons to set. Quality items offered at 10 cents per set during this sale.
A compact agreement settled a dispute over someone keeping to the track. The document outlines responsibilities and future conduct to prevent further incursions or interruptions during events. No party admits fault, but mutual terms ensure orderly track usage and cooperation.
The text outlines persistent efforts by W. J. Bailey supporters to force Charley Curtis from the race while Curtis plots to stay. It notes agreements among Bailey and others to redraw support, with Halley and Lean in play and Curtis attempting a strategic withdrawal or maneuver to secure advantage.
The Adjutant General orders the abolition of the ordnance sergeant position tied to the Polsaet Fox department. Duties shift to the assistant adjutant general in Charlesworth, responsible for accessing military supplies stored in the capitol basement. The change ends the gun storage routine once handled twice monthly.
A Saturday opening offers 100 pieces of fancy ribbons Nos 40 60 and 80 in corded shirred and changeable effects. Bright plaids stripes and Dresden patterns priced at 29 cents per yard, with original values listed up to 60 cents.
The Santa Fe company, in an economy drive, has stopped shading letters on its box cars. The savings from this change are estimated at 35,000 dollars yearly. Missouri Pacific will compete with the electric line as railroads push efficiency. Track work is underway from Leavenworth to Kansas City to improve service.
100 Ladies' 26-inch Union Serge covered umbrellas with steel red trimmings and fine Dresden details offered for 1.00. Also 100 Ladies' 26-inch umbrellas with Taf feta cover natural loops crooks and princess handles with case and tassel valued at 2.00, sale price 1.50.
The article reports the administration stored tents away after the Twentieth feast for San Francisco, leaving them wet and soaked. Officials are in a quandary about preventing rot, which could cost the state hundreds of dollars as many rents may be ruined.
Candidates for AMMO Statistical agent face an unusual move against Garvey of the city as contenders push to remove him by charges to secure reappointment. The vacancy remains pending as the president’s classified list is not yet cleared and no candidate has acted on this approach.
Frank Wein schen k of Kingman, once on the state stock sanitary commission, is urged by Populists in the southwest for state treasurer. Though a Democrat at heart, he refuses any campaign and declares he will not have his name used for any office.
A long standing suit ends as Hagerman Pass tunnel bonds totaling 1 250 000 are exchanged for Colorado Midland bonds. Tunnel idle due to rental disputes and mountain route usage is resolved. Local rail notes cover track upgrades, through trains St Louis to Denver, crew movements, and a court case involving Burrell seeking 1500 in damages.
Is RAILROAD LAWYER AL Wilson of Unerryvale a new name in the contest for Congress in the Third district. He is the attorney for the Prisco railroad in Labette Montgomery Weilson and Ele counties. politicians fear a railroad lawyer would not fare well in the race and have advised him to stay out.
At the state house Governor Stinky plans to remove the sole Populist member on the state board of charities. P. H. Dolan of Saline says he will not resign before his term ends next year, while some Republicans push to oust him to give allies patronage. Dolan attends meetings and performs duties without meddling in board politics. Also note a Santa Fe excursion advert offering a 12 mile river trip on the Misgour river via the Jeech Hightman steamer with fixed times and rates.
In Newton, Fireman James Johnson starts a vacation while Conductor Miner replaces Charlie Thomas on a local run. Several staff movements appear as Plank and Bayle are noted absent, and repairs continue on the engine and shop operations. Margie Hall plans a summer visit with friends and kin.
In Lawrence a roundup of Santa Fe staff movements and duties includes resignations, layoffs, and assignments. Menzo Hall’s daughter relates shifted roles at the round house after a division move from Nickerson. Conductor Dodge and several brakemen are on layoff or reassigned. W. J. Davies oversees Santa Fe offices during Gardner’s absence.
Score summaries across the leagues show results from games including New York, Brooklyn, Baltimore, St. Louis, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati and Western League matchups. Batter summaries include players like Leever, Senriver, Warner, Kennedy, Farrel, Howe, McGuire, Sudhof, O’Connor, Breitenstein, and Yaugan.
The Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co advertises hundreds of hardware items at old prices to beat rivals. Highlights include moulding hooks, brass catches, cupboard hardware, screws, nails, saw sets, padlocks, and various fittings. Limited stock and rising future costs are noted.
A dense OCR list of hardware items including Bright wire screw hooks in multiple sizes, flush chest handles, door and gate hardware, lifting handles, nails, screws, brackets, hinges, locks, strike plates, yokes, and related components. Numerous brands and sizes are noted with unit prices and finishes, reflecting a general hardware catalog page.
Trade catalog style item list detailing bronzed door hardware, screws, door knobs, measuring tapes, razors and hones, files, saws, gages, chisels, screwdrivers, and assorted hand tools. Includes German water stones, nickel plated parts, and various handles and blades with prices and sizes noted.
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