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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1896
Page
8
We announce a store spread of low prices with a bold claim of no exaggeration. This week offers boys long pants suits all wool normally 10.00 now 4.50. Sourced from Kahn Schoenbrun & Co Chicago. Also specials on boys laundried shirt waists and Mothers' Friend waists at 50c and 29c respectively.
The Topeka council awarded the lighting contract to Ft Wayne after a heated session. The vote was eight to two, with supporters praising the Ft Wayne machinery as superior while opponents urged Western Electric. The winning bid was 12,095 for Ft Wayne versus 12,951 from Western Electric, though the latter bid lacked lamp deeds specified in the contract.
An Invidious Comparis Joseph Hatton recalls an early US tour with Sir Henry Irving. A Lowery advocate, before a judge, hurls a pointed comparison in defense of a prisoner. The court rebukes him to focus on the case, not making invidious parallels. Peerless Steam Laundry advert follows.
In a letter to the State Journal, Orro Kuehne & Co criticize repeated calls for a canning plant, arguing it requires about $20,000 and should be led by proven local business talent. They offer to invest ten shares, urge backing from successful local tradespeople, and advocate hiring homegrown managers over outsiders.
General orders signed by Commander in Chief I N Walker list rail rate to St Paul for the 30th Grand Army encampment in September. New appointments include Henry B Dietrich as chief of staff and Grissom as assistant inspector general for Indian Territory. Notices request details on missing soldier Michael O’Hries. Also offers rail fare sales and mortgage renewal ads from Wichita.
The article notes Mrs. U. H. Janes of Hiawatha died, and Gov. Morrill’s partner mourns. It reports labor commission surveys in Kansas with thousands of responses. Immigration restriction draws major support from Americans, foreigners largely favor limits, and an editor laments underfunding and printing delays.
Arguments in Lyon county Texas cattle case reach the Supreme Court with M K T Railroad Company facing Haber et al as defendants in error. A 1893 incident involved diseased cattle, quarantine issues, and a $146 judgment against the railroad. Also noted are civic stunts atop the state house dome and crop outlook reports from southwestern Kansas.
The state treasury plans to end the long standing practice of allowing visitors to step into the vault and handle large sums of money. Assistant Treasurer Seward says the move will not cause losses but aims to tighten security and curb curiosity among neighbors and children.
Warden Bruce Lynch of the penitentiary presented the monthly statement detailing expenses for the last month totaling 7 703 27 dollars with receipts of 3 306 65 dollars. He cited difficulty selling coal as a major deficit contributor alongside other costs and reduced returns from the institution's strongbox holdings.
An 18th or early 19th century portrait of John Bunyan, 14 by 14 inches, in a gilt frame, restored and in excellent condition. Previously owned by Rev. George Whitechild, now Mr Bolton of Pelham Priory. Exhibited at Thomas Whittaker’s shop around New Years and March 6.
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