The Star Grocery Wholesale and Cerac Ad
Local grocery ad lists wholesale and credit services at 2 East Sixth Street. Items include canned pineapples strawberries crackers crackers salts and various canned goods with prices and promotions. Special offers include Blue or Green stamps and 25 cents per 100 premium stamps in merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star Grocery
East Sixth Street
Wholesale and
Cerac
Werth
Hueet Saver Grammer
Parry Citran
Treasure find yields rewards amid chaotic public notice
An informally reported court hearing details a $10,000 treasure discovery with $500 rewards to a named colored finder and $1,445 to others. Chief of Police Lawes presided as authorities documented the proceedings while the public observed the distribution of rewards and perils of the event.
Duncan's Mills Post Office Vacancy Favors Democrats
Lewistown March 7 Duncan's Mills, a village five miles north, shows no Republican candidate for the post office at the salary offered. Democratic contenders vie as bondmen line up supporters, with A Krebaum and Ty Cowie among leading hopefuls. John M. Srill is urged for the appointment as the department delays final choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan's Mills
Lewistown
Til
Carter
Boch
Amtmun
Krebaum
Cowie
John
MEAL ESTATE TRANSFERS AND LOCAL NOTICES
A jumble of property transfers appears with names such as Fiixabeth Emith Cynthia Axtell Jno Thalley J Thomas and others detailing parcels on Main Street and area streets plus sheriff deeds and university notes. A political update notes Republican victors in a local election with Mayor Theta TL Humes praised and Santa Fe train plans referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiixabeth
Cynthia A. Axtell
Dillon Street
Maarsthon
Phat
Sore
Jno
Thalley
J. ‘Thoman
Main Street
Wararami
Wa Sims
M l
Porte
Yoong
Whittmer
University of Topeka
Geo
Noble
Sanitiel Weab
Theta
Humes Haseen
Santa Fe
Cuban Colony Fail Reports Distress for Colonists Arrived in Nueylies
Dispatches from La Gloria describe distress among Cuban colonists aboard the Yarmouth from Brunswick, Ga. Values of their titles are in doubt as investigators examine the colony’s management. many depend on work they can obtain, with requests to the United States for transportation. General Rivera notes funding and transportation, while colonists express gratitude to the quartermaster department for supporting work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hevena
le Glirid
Nueylies
Yarymouth
Brunswick
la Gloria
Imerte Crneibe
Neuvitas
United pUltes
Ani
Gue
Yarmouth
Rivera
Griculture
Tammany and Hill Make Terms by Croker Orders
The Herald reports David Hall named delegate at large from Unie state to national convention in Kansas City. Tammany Hall reportedly made terms with Mr Hill and others to support a platform, with Croker directing the moves to unite factions and leverage anti trust sentiment for a potential victory this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croker
New York
the Herald
David Hall
Unie State
Hationad Conventin
Kensas City
Tammany Hall
Hil
Whalen
Cline
Mii
Albany
Jary
Murphy
Mich Croker
Dug McTaughile
James J. Sueyiin
Richard Croer
Jenn
Ghee
Hill
Democrate
Isede
Democratic
Mural Party
The
Democrata
Croker Beiieves
Fifth Street
Kateas Avenue
A. M. Thomas Nas
Stary Marshall
Butler Hines
Kassas Cienis
Nios
Aeninat
B.D
Juden Hazen
Beth
Tom McNeal
Cne
Sant Medicnes
George Washington
Hutchinson
Tie Gerry
Sioux Falls
Kansas City
A. C. Banks
Ene
Seeman Youre
Aatove Foundry
Patavurg
I Tor the Rater
Decra Tekermeet
Aver City
Gyermy General i Miviagt Des
Neely
W. A. Harris
Bealist Mlen’y. Ih
Michurde
Fort Seat
Tesurance Church
Detwe Hicharde
Cotton Weakens Turning Point in Futures Today
In New York on March 7 the cotton market opened with sharp declines as weak early cables and spot prices dropped substantially. Heavy selling pressure and rush to unload long contracts followed, with futures sliding before later partial recovery and overall market strain at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mare
Cotton Exchange
Ehen
Gold in Mexico sparks rush to Chocho river platers
From Aureio Tex March 7 a Chihuahua dispatch reports ultra rich gold placer finds along the Chocho river about eighty miles east of the city. Prospectors from west Texas flood toward the upper river seeking fortunes as reports claim the veins surpass any previously found in Mexico. British trade growth noted with February board of trade showing imports up 2 063 700 and exports up 3 627 400. Pittsburg Glass Co directors vote to raise quarterly dividend to 1 1 2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aureio
Tex
Chihuahtlu
Mex
Con
Landon
Board of Trade
Fort Worth to Rock Inland Route Ticket Sale Notice
Readers are advised tickets go on sale March 12 and 13 for a limited period up to March 15. The route covers Ft Worth Texas to Rock, with a departure at 10 o’clock. Fare set at 14 dollars and 50 cents.
Informal social events and club notes at West Sixth Avenue
Social and personal items describe Miss Abby Ware hosting a Chafing Dish event on West Sixth Avenue with numerous guests including Dr. and Mrs. George Esterly and several Wilsons. Reports also cover visitors, club meetings, and entertainments by the Woman's Club, the Art Department, and the Pactolian club, plus visits from Mrs. Norman Wear, Miss Mamie Brown, and others, with various dinners, dances, and parties across Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby Ware
West Sixth Avenue
Guears
George Esterly
Isabel Wilson
Helen Wilson
Vera Low
Helen Thompson
D. Esterly
Joe Morgan
Dean Low
Ha. Meliride
Jen Graham
Ples
Norman Wear
Kansas City
Mamie Brown
Chicago
Marie Hartman
Warremsburg
Georges Port Ashton
Pactolian
Anna Banks
Syichanan Street
Myps
W. A. Morton
George W. Crane
City of
Mexico
BT. Lewin
W. C' Brien
Baby
Topeka
Airs
WS. O'Brien
Taylor
Mins Prost
Les Rogers
A. J. Wolnott
Dr. Harding
C. Knowles
Mra
JF. Myers
Dora Furwan
Lotta Ranney
Rosamound Horton
Alice Prescott
L. W. Peabody
SM. Jolley
Goebel Tomb Site Chosen On Frankfort Cliff
The Goebel brothers settled on a grave site on a cliff overlooking Frankfort and the Kentucky River. A 40 foot square pedestal will support a monument expected to cost not less than 215000 dollars. The remains were briefly moved from the state cemetery pending final testing of the site.
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Frankfort
William Goebel
Kentucky River
Joke on Mr Landis at Gould home in Peru
A Peru Indiana report claims Congressman Landis did not eat lunch during a several hour stay at Miss Helen Gould's home. He was rumored to have dined with Miss Gould while discussing polygamist Roberts and his defeat, but an acquaintance says no food was ever served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Gould
Peru
Ind
Congressman Landis
Indiana
Helen Gould
Roberts
Gould
Worth, Tex., and Return Via Rock Island Route
Tickets on sale March 11 and 12, limited to March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth
Tex
Rock Island
City Notes Mix Of Deaths, Bonds And Public Work
The state board of charities finished a monthly tour of institutions while the railroad sparking thieves and sidewalk snow cleanups drew attention. Kansas City officials discussed bonds, church events, and upcoming political conventions as Topeka clubs planned gatherings and inspectors urged tree trimming near sidewalks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Vere
Willard N. Hall
Florio
Pridag Senae Mal Bala
Sener
First Presbyterian Church
Lee
Eshop Mitepeush
Gore T Sota
Bishop Bea
State Board of Charities
W. Kanavel
Sed
State Board of Tes
Commercial Club
State Bond of Health
Wi Swan
Bas retupEisnop Jonn
Vincent Kag
Kansas
Bard Hike Sp
Ender Nori Saxton
Sginaley
Imsurance Department
Fort Worth and Return Fare via Santa FeRail Line
Tickets on sale March 1 12 final limit March 1 through frame a day. See T King agent Santa Fe for particulars. Cattlemen's Association option included in fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peb Cattlewen's Association
Nate
Pee T
T King
Santa Fe
Account Cattlemen's Association
Throwel
T. King
Illness Outbreak Ties Up Local Town Actions
A recent gathering led to several youths being quarantined as a mild poliomyelitis like illness spread. Miss Stevens contracted the disease along with a roommate Miss Ciara Davis who fled to avoid quarantine before returning for care, prompting officials to isolate residents and curb further contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mioormlington
Tar Pelock
Board of Health
St Louis Street Car Men Threaten Walkout Ultimatum
A five member committee of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes pressed General Manager Coleman of the St Louis Transit Company to halt discharges and reinstate workers linked to Local 120. Coleman treated the resolutions as worker appeals and promised consideration, while warning that a failure to meet demands could trigger a 3,000 worker strike within four and a half hours, halting all lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Alma
Association of Street Railway
Mansar Coleman
St. Louis Transit Company
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway
Coleman
Remarkable Escape From Flying Flywheel At Milwaukee Quarry
Engineer Fred Tiede survived a ferocious incident at the Wauwatosa Stone quarry west of Milwaukee. Whisked through two foot holes in the floor and hurled twenty five feet from a nine foot fly wheel he escaped with no broken bones. Doctors say he may return to work tomorrow. Foreman George H. Sylvester found him missing after an alarm and led the rescue. The story recounts a lone escape from a dangerous engine room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tiede
Milwaukee
Wis
Fred Tieve
Tieve
Wauwatosa Stone Company
George H. Sylvester
Tiede
Topeka Post Office Postal Sales Rise in February
The Topeka post office reports February 1890 postal supplies sales of 8852 57 dollars and the just closed month total of 9673 81 dollars, up 821 24. Postmaster Guthrie sent 5687 96 dollars to the assistant treasurer, rising to 6618 26 dollars with an increase of 731 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Guthrie
United States
Casualty List From War Department Details March Losses
Washington March 7 The war department received a casualty list from General 608 naming numerous deaths and causes such as appendicitis diarrhoea dysentery fever typhoid and malaria. Infantry units include Twenty-ninth Thirty-seventh Twenty-fourth and Eighteenth among others with dates ranging from February to March and entries listing ranks corps and names such as Tilden A Logan Charles L Slocum John McEacheran and Harvey L Leeman.
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Otis
Washington
War Department
Tilden A. Logan
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Charles L. Slocum
Henry Alexander
Twenty Fourth Infantry
Serra
John McEacheran
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Willis C
Fulton
Seventeenth Infantry
Wm. Banks
Forty-ninth Infantry
Ed. Stroup
Thirty Eighth Infantry
James Pryor
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Grownea
John Hendrickson
Wo Pagsajan
Harvey L. Leeman
Moss Ki
Rose
Walker
Petronilo Gurule
Mikal J, Crane
Henry Tilley
Ninth
Patrick Phelan
Eleven
F_ ind
Thomas Brown
Pet Eikbth
Yartola
Ed S. Johnston
Afar Radee
Phil H. Ssee
Ourth Cavay Pebrusky
Joseph F. Martin
Corpm
Charles E. Rorsiye
Thirty-third Infantry
James M. Woodland
Seventeenth
Taylor Johnston
Indiana student flees quarantine sparks smallpox case
Bloomington reports a new smallpox case at Indiana University as a student escapes quarantine and spreads concern. The incident highlights ongoing outbreak risks in campus settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Diamonds for Grat Cross of Legion of Honor Gift
Maurice Grau, recently named chevalier of the Legion of Honour, received the cross of the order with a gem from his opera company. The presentation occurred at the Metropolitan Opera House grand stage, reflecting the French custom of gifting the badge to honored friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gemma New York
Maurice Grau
Legion of Honour
France
Ant
North Topeka items and local notices
A jumble of Topeka community notes lists names and addresses with illnesses, moves, visits, and events. Mrs A Pratt on Central avenue has measles while Miss Anna Selle travels from St. Louis. several families plan moves to Chicago, Paris, and St. Louis. A Curtie Republican club met. W T K council elected officers. Havana dispatch notes Secretary Root arriving aboard Kedewick with Gen. Wood and staff greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tema
Kimball Printing Company
Kanras Avenue
A. Pratt
Central Avenue
Schemmerhorn
Hoyt
Wwn
Calvin Holman
North Fras. Ave
J. W. Witkersst
Mra. Anwéiler
Rochester
G. Brooks
Harney's Hall
Browntieta_ana
North
Harrison Street
Monroe Street
Anna Selle
S. I. Courtney
St. Louis
Minty
Sabine
Chicago
Cincinnati
Hattie Holman
Ottawa
Anna Weightman
Ryan
Quincy Street
Gordon Street
East
Paris
Curtie Republican Club
First Ward
Galen Nichols
Union
Noli
Barrett Block
Iena
Dunemer
Ee. Nicholson
Maud Pattison
Anna Kelley
MR. White
Root
Havana
Civil Aversor
Pollam
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Crawford
Boston Post
Crawford Theater
City of New York
Grand Opera House
Steeming
San Joss Mill
Carmen Raugh
Figmanos
Cingmnoath
Charles Lawson
Martin Wilting
Laween
Laws
Putle
Mmung
Dideninand
Tammany and Hill
Maude
Concho River
Ducrease & Dividend
Pittsboro
Pittsburg Pinte Glass Company
Ae Paty Feb. Ltd
Ft Worth
Rock
Am Mureees
Hattie Mills
Guesis
Alles Fitenbeth Growalne
Grabel McPhenton
W. Mills
W. L Tromp
W. H. Whitton
Poh, Adam
Horsee Marferran
Burl Case
Clarence Brown
Woman's Club
Women' Edity
Hulng
Mre
M. le Chamberlain
Perry
Mary B. Stewart
Woman’s Club
Imeets
W. A. Symnasium
Littles
Ter
C.F. Dorditu
Harry Horton
Salt Lake City
Hellantinus Club
Wt, Ward
C. Philley
Snanthatay
Garmutt
Atr
A. C
Campbell
First Methodist Church
Frank Cope
MacFarland
Kansax
William True
St. Marys Sper
Sliss Daisy Wilcox
Polk Street
George Law
Burt Wiler
And
Robert Miller
Olle Dinwiddie
Lula Staniey
Misa Jessie Hunsdal
Abbie Miller
Mabel Eddy
Milas Neva Eddy
Geo. Lowe
Clarence Grimes
Payton Miller
Clifford Young
Harry Potter
Burl Miller
Rufus Wiscombe
Foy Peak
Emporia
Goebel
MR. Landis
Clara Mather Stock Company
Twentieth
Morrow
Walter
Farnsworth
Hms
Amon
Penitentiary
Tom Hurley
W. di. Osborn
Mabel Jackson
Fbn
Eni
Elds
Queen Vic
Jera
East Sixth St
Mer Co
Tle
Aorth Topeka
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