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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1899
Page
6
Spot Cash Grocery at 108 E 6th St advertises low prices on staples and canned goods. Highlights include 15 lb Cal Gran Sugar for 1.00, various coffees, oats, rice, meat, lard, crackers, dried fruit, cheese, pickles, preserves, catsup, mustard, and mail orders shipped promptly.
On a Spanish wreck near Santiago de Cuba on June 2, Cuban fishermen recovered 61 Specie and 33,000 Spanish currency. A diver found the paper money badly water damaged while the treasure chest held coins and silver ingots. The report suggests an officer dropped valuables as the warship ran aground.
Mrs Susan Gifford of this city prepared to dig dust at 7 45 Crdeck inviting attendees for an ascent. A group gathered at the Attle cottage with her in a white ascension robe. she did not die. James A Giffers, her husband, died about a year ten prior, reportedly foretold by his wife and others, with tickets on sale June 34 5556 and good returning June 27.
Mrs. James L. King hosted a Wednesday morning card party at her Towanda home with about 20 guests. Myrtle Davis won a prize after a four course luncheon. gardens featured American Beauty roses and nasturtiums. The piece also covers garden parties at Mrs. Charles Holman’s West Tenth Street home, a birthday surprise for Mrs. Trueman Cook, a residence wedding at Fillmore Street, and numerous local visits and departures.
John W Gatee of Chicago denies plans to run for United States senator from Shelby M Gullom's seat. He calls the TilfHels report of his candidacy false and says he has not authorized any campaign work or talks. The Lerner-Jamieson line's activity is said to be without his guidance.
A sale notice for a $2.00 men’s and women’s shoe offered tomorrow at Furman’s Shoe House with locations in Kansas Avenue Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo. Return fare $19.00 via Santa Fe. Tickets on sale June 24 55 28 from Topeka to Colorado. See T Levins Agent Lawrence and Returns.
Washington reports that the Insular Commission urges sweeping reforms to Americanize Porto Rico. A complete civil and criminal code would replace the Spanish system, English taught in schools, and church-state separation enforced, with courts in English and Spanish temporarily used in lower courts.
In Greensburg on June 2 Sheriff May clashed with escaped prisoner Peter Strugesky and his wife during a roadside confrontation. The woman hurled her baby, the sheriff fought for half an hour with the couple, and bystanders aided. Strugesky was clubbed into submission and taken to a physician. the wife was jailed.
A New York man, William A. Moomer, is hospitalized at St Lakers in a grim case described as osteolysis or severe bone deterioration following rheumatic illness. He endures excruciating pain with limited voluntary movement as doctors try to treat his condition.
Seattle June 23 United States Judge Manford ruled that once an immigrant lands in the United States and gains liberty the government cannot compel return before entry in a habeas case. The decision impacts Japanese detainee Yamasacka who was rearrested after a discharge order and may be followed by an appeal by the United States attorney.
Marshall's band performs at Garfield Park tonight amid a store sale run. The notice promotes discount footwear and ice cream offerings with the address 97-212 East Eighth Street.
Two day sale on ventilated corsets at 1.50 each and wrappers at 69 cents. Celluloid collars 3 for 26 cents, 3 pairs for 25 cents. Ladies bead bows 32 percent off, stock collars 48 cents. Toe, te 8e.
Retailers announce a sale with 25 pieces of fancy ribbons on offer. Real value ranges from 39 cents to ties per yard, featuring handsome styles and exquisite colorings. All are offered at 29 cents each.
Postmaster Guthrie outlines four new rural delivery routes in Shawnee county with routes from North Topeka to Silver Lake, Topeka police station through Highland Park, near Washburn College to Grange and Quinton Heights, and Valencia to Dover. Special Agent Hathaway will be delayed by a Washington dispatch to Missouri for a rural delivery conference.
Mr Hathaway pledged to encourage better roads and noted rural free delivery routes test farmer interest. If roads are not improved and maintained, the routes may not continue, highlighting a push from the Kansas Wheel men and local officials to invest in infrastructure.
The Navy Department advertises for bids to build the League Island navy yard dry dock. Specifications mirror Mare Island design with pile foundations possibly replaced by concrete. Dock features include Amber construction, three main pumps, vertical compound engines, eight steel tailers, a boat form seating gate, power capstans, and a 30 month completion target.
Washington reports from Caracas note Venezuela’s congress enacted a new tariff law amid amendments to the Will. Loomis says an average 2 to 3 percent rise in existing duties is likely, with the president empowered to add up to 2 percent more. No fixed date for enforcement.
In Cincinnati Ohio on June 23 Henry Von derhaar’s large mastiff Rover saved 10 year old Johnny Vonderhaat from an oncoming Fast End electric car at Parsons street and Front street. The dog leaped into the path and was struck by the wheels, dying from injuries.
Mrs. Margaretha Davis of 28 Woodbine Street Brooklyn devised a noisy nursery plan to disrupt neighbors after failed attempts to rent rooms. She aimed to run the Woodbine Nursery of Brooklyn to cash in and vex the music teacher and kindergarten operator nearby.
The Ohio Supreme Court moved the Standard Oil contempt case forward and set briefing deadlines. The state must file by July 10, Standard Oil replies by October 4, and the state replies by October 15 before a main hearing date is fixed.
Washington June 22. The acting secretary of war announced the department will keep the current army canteen system at posts. Officers report the present setup serves soldiers better than post traders and taverns nearby, and existing regulations will stand with no new action planned.
Charles S. Gleed of Topeka praises General Frederick Funston in a July Cosmopolitan article titled Romance and Reality in a Single Life. The piece is a detailed portrayal of Funston's exploits and reflects Gleed's longtime friendship with the general.
The passage notes general Funston may be asked to serve again if the country needs him, but he is unlikely to seek nominating elections. It argues his public service would be a favor to the nation more than personal gain and he would not pursue a settled business purely for leisure.
Lieut Philp Van Horne Lansdale who died in Samoa was honored in San Francisco with a funeral from St Luke's Episcopal Church. Bishop Moreland preached a crowded service with naval and army representation. The body, escorted from the cruiser Philadelphia, was interred at Cypress Lawn cemetery amid half mast displays along the waterfront.
Paris June 2 ministers take offices as prefect Blanc reports to Waldeck Rousseau and rumored resignation. Publicans split over Millerand and entry of General Gallifer stirring Socialist divides. New group Revolutionary Sadists eyed. $4 million in gold to be shipped by Helbach Schie Heilmer and Kohn and Loch tomorrow taps into weekend total.
Local briefs from North Topeka list visits by George Cann and Sarah Anderson near Buver Lake, Kansas City guests with Mr and Mrs Henry Kling, and travel notices for several locals including a Blackwell picnic trip. Additional items mention wheat shipments, a party at Annie Nyström’s home, and a Russian named Jonn Schmidt connected to a railway incident. A wedding at 22 North Pine Street is announced with a reception, followed by plans for an evening concert at Garfield Park by Marshall's Hand.
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