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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1902
Page
7
A dense price reduction list from Crosby Bros highlights numerous chairs and library items with varied discounts. The pricing mentions rockers, library chairs, cabinets, cases, and carts in many marked “Actual” values, suggesting a sweeping sale to attract customers and fill shelves with new books. The ad markets oak and mahogany pieces, carved or plain, with emphasis on affordability and wide price ranges.
A crowded day report notes a windy cross-town baseball clash with TB and asylum teams scoring runs and highlights Fogelberg striking out eleven as Worsley of the asylum side shines. Also announced is a Stockton Kansas postmaster appointment for W H B Chambers, with Floyd Yours expected as successor and Representative Reeder backing Young.
A college baseball game between Topeka and Peayed Fast Ball teams was played Saturday afternoon at Wesburn ground. The teams endured a tight contest with late rallies as the ninth inning ended and the game concluded.
Far from Mindmud camp a clash erupted as five poliliere of the Twenty first infantry were attacked by Moros from Bor Tol. Two soldiers were severely wounded and others sustained injuries as attackers seized rifles. Police fear further raids.
Butte Montana reports that Secretary Hay sent word to foreign governments inviting delegates to the International Mining Congress to be held in September for five days. Details of the forthcoming meeting are requested for distribution. additional funds and travel terms are noted in the message.
Sunday services drew crowds in Kansas City while street repairs continued on Exat Fourth street. The item also mentions a cake walk, a tax fee permit for a dwelling on Fillmore street, and various civic notices, meetings, and weather comments reflecting local daily concerns.
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