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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1899
Page
8
The Busy Silk Department at The Mills Adams Co on Monday March 13 highlights a large assortment of novelties with low prices and prompt attention. Shoppers are invited to visit the department even if they have no silk to buy now as display items are showcased for appeal.
The ad promotes American Queen Black Silks as our own special make with reliability as the hallmark. It highlights Black Peau D'Soi, Black Satin Duchesse, and other fabrics, each bearing our name and guarantee, inviting readers to compare against similar goods priced from one to two dollars.
A local shop advertises a specialty in waist silks with a wide display of rare and beautiful styles. The shop promises extensive variety and offers suitable quality and prices to fit customer patience and budget.
Chicago police say a vast blackmail scheme may target prominent lawyers and merchants. Frank Cooper claims a ring offered him release for 250000 after his arrest. Authorities say several lawyers an elevated rail worker and others are tied to the plot with alleged victim photographs used.
Chicago reports indicate John BP Altgeld faces serious illness tied to campaign strain. Friends urge withdrawal to avoid further health decline, warning his continued political activity could trigger a sudden collapse similar to past figures.
A gang set fires in Ashley near Wilkes barre causing extensive damage. A large public school building burned completely with eleven teachers displaced and total losses reported around 45 000 dollars with 14 000 insured. Residents met to plan action and public safety concerns rose.
Washington March 13 The secretary of war orders withdraw of all volunteer troops from Cuba within a month to May 1 due to reorganization and rainy season conditions. About 23 000 volunteers will depart. regulars will stay to guard a small force until a stable government forms while transports are supplied and troops are mustered out with two months extra pay.
London dispatch warns the 1900 exposition faces a major strike risking the fair. Government funds aimed to aid workers, but managers formed syndicates and sublet contracts, cutting wages. Deputies censured managers and demanded compliance. American to Oriental exhibitors protest business mismanagement as French women, after raising 71 million, question a woman’s building.
A crowd in Christiania, Norway, pelted Crown Prince Gustaf, recently named regent due to King Oscar II’s illness, with snowballs as he left the military club. Police dispersed the crowd and several arrests were made. Norwegian papers condemn the demonstration.
Washington reports the supervising architect of the treasury will invite bids for Chicago’s temporary post office annex. Congress adds 19,000 to reach 43,000 total. Plans unchanged and officials warn bids above 27,000 will be rejected. 39,000 remains available.
In Columbia Missouri two men B Jenkins and David Nichols bore a coffin through mud toward Englewood village southeast of town for a deceased friend Miram Smith as the road proved impassable for any pebbles and the casket was carried by friends in a somber procession. Meanwhile Mike Griffin linked to the Brooklyn club was released to Cleveland for 4000 dollars after refusing to play for less than 3500 and had been promised to report to President Rebiton.
John Bell, an 18 year old Chanute native from a wealthy family, faces a ten year penitentiary term after being convicted of manslaughter for killing Byron Cushman in Humboldt on July Fourth. Bell claimed self defense. his bail was granted by the appellate court with a $10,000 gold forfeit. His trial drew large crowds and involved notable counsel from State Senators Farrelly and Lamb among others. Bell is jailed awaiting sentencing.
A Birmingham dispatch reports thirty five mills in the Birmingham district have formed a syndicate to operate under corporate management with Wall Street offices. The move may not hurt Birmingham due to cheap iron and coal in the South and lower production costs. The plan aims to direct Southern output to exports while Northern and Eastern mills focus on the domestic market, with similar syndicates in steel and pipe already formed or in progress.
Detroit March 17 Tom L Johnson who sold his Brooklyn street railways plans to invade London England to build an electric street railway system Al Johnson claims to have worked out preliminary details and will supervise construction William L Johnson has left home and will move to London to oversee parts of the project with experts.
Washington on March 13 reports nearly 10 000 applications for commissions as second lieutenants in the army. The 101 selected will be presented to the president for approval. Applicants will face examination by boards though the requirements will be lenient and the president may waive failures to meet minimum scores.
Washington. March 13. Final drawings and specs for the Col. Oliver H. Payne gift building for Cornell University were filed. A five story stone structure with Indiana limestone facade will span the west front of First Avenue between Twenty seventh and Twenty eighth streets. Basements will house a refrigerating plant. The first two floors hold lecture amphitheaters. The third and fourth house anatomy and physiology departments, while the fifth floor will be for operations dissections and demonstrations. Architects estimate cost at 500,000 dollars.
In Omaha the Brownell Hall seminary for young women attracts 123 attendees from the west with 11 in crutches, caused by a vaccinated experiment selecting the right leg. The facility is a makeshift walking hospital as two wagonloads of crutches arrive in recent days.Meanwhile whisky sales dip in Kentucky and Tower is reassigned to St Petersburg as ambassador after leaving Vienna for a new post.
Judge Plety upholds the city ordinance in Terre Haute Indiana requiring a license fee on vehicles including bicycles. It marks the first state decision since the 1597 law took effect.
Seconds from a prior sale are offered at reduced prices to clear stock. Irish bleached satin damask Mill Ends come in lengths of 2 24 and 3 yards with price 65c down from 79c. Soft finish muslins in 10 to 20 yard lengths at 54c, and 36 inch brown sheetings in short lengths at 4c. Previously priced $1.79 to $2.25, now cut to $1.48 and $1.88 to move quickly.
Valen ciennes lace bolts displayed on center tables this week will sell fast with new low prices. Four assortments offered by the dozen yards at 20, 25, 35 and 40 cents per dozen yards.
Notions. 10 Lots of good staple notions just opened up. We bought them cheaply, and will give our customers the benefit. Nickel plated safety pins three sizes a card three cents. Hair pin cabinets three cents. Large shell hair pins usually five cents for three cents. White tape a roll one cent. Black pins a box one cent. Red covered pin cushions two shapes, choice. Elastic tape per yard three cents. Hand bags each twenty five cents. Pompadour combs fifteen cents. Lava Soap a cake nine cents.
Bargain offer on 100 gross of pure white pearl buttons, some with slight imperfections. Usual price 10 cents per dozen, now offered at 5 cents per dozen.
A local retailer reduces spring children’s jackets to seven lots to clear excess stock. Lot 2 at 1.95, Lot 3 at 2.35, Lot 4 at 3.00, Lot 5 at 3.25, Lot 6 at 4.25, Lot 7 at 4.98, each discounted from prior prices.
Readers are informed of new stock including tailor made suits jackets skirts and silk shirt waists now available. The listing emphasizes ready to wear options for a refined wardrobe upgrade for discerning shoppers.
The text describes two keepsake books: a vacation book with a linen cover to be embroidered for recording summer incidents, and a Baby book with pages to log birth, christening, and the baby's first year history.
Havana reports a proposed twelve million dollar loan to Cuba for army payments with a 5 percent commission to negotiators and annual interest. Mark Hanna and Hukle head the American group behind the bid, with Senor Quesada and Porter involved. The assembly debates whether to guarantee repayment for 20 years as Gomez-backed opposition protests the plan as scandalous while secrecy remains tight. General Carlos Garcia confirms details and joins minority in opposing the deal.
A formal modification is expected and the majority of the assembly has determined to relieve Gomes. A motion to dismiss him from command will be made and seems likely to pass.
The adjutant general's files reveal Private James W. Kime of the Twentieth Kansas was among recruits in the second draft. Born in Kansas City, he served with the unit at Mantle today and further details remain scarce in the records.
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