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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1897
Page
6
A dense grocery ad from Queensware and Tinware touts weekly quotations, low close prices, and loyal customers. Lists numerous staples, canned goods, cereals, baking needs, breakfast items, and household products with emphasis on savings and quality. Includes many brand-like items and price references, typical of a full-page retailer promotion.
A Topeka society note describes a late night Lotus club party after the opera with dancing until 1 30, lists attending couples and individuals including Dr and Mrs C C Allen and many local residents, and mentions other social engagements and visits around town. The Stedman club plans a Monday meeting in Physical Culture parlors with a program by Bradbury Heald and Pitch, plus reviews.
New York Life Insurance objects to Kansas Insurance Superintendent McNall blocking its operations until Hillman policy disputes are resolved. Attorney Hubbell asserts rights to trial by jury and vows to resist alleged intimidation, noting Kansas attorneys and a syndicate handle the case while President McCall is away.
The Texas House tabled a rising voter resolution to wire President McKinley congratulating him on his inauguration and pledging Texas support for American policy abroad. The Senate considered a motion to adjourn in Cleveland’s honor. it was ruled out of order but revisited, then adjournment occurred without action. Also notes theater listings at Crawford's for Monte Cristo and Monroe's New York Theater company.
An assortment of 500 ladies 26 inch fast black Corola umbrellas with 2 inch nickel plated Alpine ferrules and silver trimmed handles in Acasta and other natural wood crooks and twists plus Dres den knobs and crooks offered at a dollar in many stores this Saturday.
San Francisco March 5 The long running feud between Sam Yup and See Yup societies in Chinatown nears an international issue The secretary of state will press China for release of American citizens born to Chinese parents and once registered voters now jailed in Chinese prisons Attorney J C Campbell for See Yup plans a delegation to Washington and China to seek U S intervention The case centers on arrests last October and alleged plots to destroy See Yup leadership as part of a financial scheme involving Sam Yup rivals The new Chinese minister Ne Tip Yung is due April 10 and may influence changes at the local consulate
Judge Hazen refused a bid for a venue change in the case argued before him. Attorney F G Henz filed an affidavit with impeachment remarks against Judge Hazen presented to the legislature. Hazen, calm, overruled the venue change motion, stating the issue was purely a legal matter and he would preside.
A March 5 cablegram from Havana reports quiet conditions and hopes for prompt trials of imprisoned Americans. It states those found innocent should be released and others sent from the island. Also notes a large sale of seats for tonight's Crawford performance, with a packed house anticipated.
The Topeka public raised interest in the Andrews Opera company by offering 50 cents per seat, about a quarter of the usual 1.59 price, signaling strong local support. Burlingame Chronicle notes both the Andrews and Paiges have performed in Burlingame this season, with Topeka voters reacting to the theater offerings.
Washington March 5 crowds swelled to thousands around the executive mansion as bands played and flags flew The first group to file in was a veterans unit from Maj McKinley’s Twenty third Ohio Volunteer Infantry The president greeted old comrades warmly and spoke with many by name, making the event a personal reunion rather than an official greeting.
Wellington reports a large Belle Plaine robbery on Wednesday night. About 3500 stolen from Belte Bro store and pension checks cash and stamps totalling nearly 1500 taken. A gold watch and Knights Templar charm were also seized from the safe. Postoffice gains include stamps and registered packages. A prior break in at the Belle Plaine post office three months earlier used tools from a local blacksmith shop.
Barbara Archer, 16, is missing from 1 Nort street after leaving home last evening. Parents fear she is in a dive near Smoky Row and have asked police to locate her.
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