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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1898
Page
7
A catalog of silks and dress fabrics appears with items such as Silk Warp Crepe, Grenadines, Cravenettes, Eudora, and Crêpe varieties from Priestley's. Also listed are Merse, Melrose, and various coverts including English, French, mixed, solid crepons, two toned options, Draps Mirage, Whip Cords, and two toned granites in shades like gray, castor, and brown.
A notice announces cut prices tomorrow in a new room beside the elevator on the Suit and Millinery floor. Glassware, White China for decorating, vases, jardinieres, fine lamps, lamp globes, and Reckston ware await buyers with some items priced at four dollars, some at four and a quarter, and others below a quarter.
St Louis March 1. Mov ement to bring barber shops under health department rules gains support from physicians who blame brushes for baldness. Dr Love urges strict sanitation, hot water, and sterilization, proposing changes in barber practices and disposal of razors and tools to ensure safety.
In Santa Fe circles it is believed arrangements will take time after the death of W. White, Passenger Traffic Manager. Speculation suggests possible promotion within the passenger department or hiring a new head, or transferring duties to Vice President Paul Morton, though such moves are only viewed as possibilities.
A Baltimore reader describes personal illness and recovery from consumption using the Amick Chemical Treatment after five months. The patient weighed 198 pounds now, down from 104 pounds at start, and claims over 100 others testify to recovery. The Amick Chemical Co offers a free sample to readers who describe their symptoms.
General Passenger Agent W J Black could become traffic manager if the office is created, replacing Mr White. Santa Fe officials express confidence in Black, though a promotion or outside hire could fill the role. Meanwhile Morton handles key passenger matters across several system lines.
In St. Louis the Twenty slath ward report cites Walter Vrooman discussing a possible congressional bid in the Eleventh district. Rumors say he would spend seventy thousand dollars if needed to amplify his voice, though he has not stated this himself and veterans doubt such a figure.
Omaha Neb March 21 The body of the late Mrs John M Thurston was followed to the grave by a large crowd with attendees from Nebraska and beyond. The service at All Saints church included a Protestant Episcopal burial service. The minister spoke of her Cuba relief mission and noted her patriotism and devotion to her husband and country.
A March 21 dispatch from San Antonio reports the complete destruction by fire of the Kamrlex and Zepe da meat packing plant. The large Kansas City built facility, costing 1.5 million dollars, was uninsured and a total loss.
The Central Labor Union opened subscriptions at today’s meeting to commission a monument in Lisbor honoring those killed at Lattimer. Members urged rapid contributions to support the project and preserve the memory of the victims.
A proposed monument fund for Maine explosion victims was ordered returned as it lacked Allied Printing Trades Council labels. The plan aimed to unite county groups to erect a memorial for the Lattimer coal strike victims and urged the American Federation of Labor secretary to issue subscription blanks.
General Montgomery Moore, commander of British North American troops, tours Washington and Boston with Mrs Moore and Captain Coburn amid warnings of no political significance. He tells a reporter he plans to visit the British ambassador in Kabineten, noting the war shadow over the United States.
Reports from New Bedford Mass outline the continuing cotton strike with manufacturers assuredly delaying settlement. Union leaders emphasize ongoing pickets and the strike fund totals for the week are compared to last week’s receipts, highlighting stable support despite waning expectations.
A 21 car freight train labeled Flour for Cuba Hullets for Spain departed from Grand Avenue depot at 1 pm after a Kansas City Star appeal. About 7,000 spectators watched bands play Dixie and The Star Spangled Banner as banners from MeFer ton Marion Reno counties and others marked cars. Three extra cars were added for a later train. even the Memphis locomotive donated could not haul all the gifts.
Text describes an aid relief effort to Cuba where $10,000 goal falls short yet transportation costs were borne by Ta Wave. It notes $2,000 would have been needed, while the shipment consisted of food or monetary contributions in kind. Memphis volunteers offered cars, motive power, crews, and the reserves lined up to dispatch a relief train.
Dickinson county supplied the fine plaster used in the ornamental work and statuary at the Chicago World's fair. The Crown Plaster company, led by Maj. H. B. Merrell, is producing finishing plaster for the exposition buildings in Omaha. Many carloads will be used.
The revolt of W. K Hoyt & Co against the sugar trust shocks Wall Street and signals possible wider defection among western and Brooklyn refiners. Arbuckle and Doscher push to complete their Brooklyn refinery, planning night shifts to speed production and counter the trust.
Rock Island launches two new fast trains between Kansas City and Colorado Springs and Denver. The westbound train passed Tencke iuat events and the first eastbound train today, with well filled cars. Each train includes a baggage car a smoking car and a chair car indicating a modern rail service upgrade.
The New Union Pacific fast train left Kansas City at 7 05 pm yesterday and raced a Rock Island line train toward Topeka. They converged near the Colorado line at Green where mail transfer was planned. The Rock Island train arrived earlier, with one buffet Pullman car noted aboard.
Farmer Funston pushes his bid with vigor establishing a bureau at Iola and conducting wide correspondence. He keeps a roster of delegates from 1892 county conventions and travels extensively. In Jefferson County primaries, Broderick carried the county with Curtis runner up and Bailey faded. The county convention is imminent with expectations of an instructed delegation leaning 119 to 80 for Broderick.
New York cyclists discuss excluding women and children from century rides citing safety and aesthetics. The Associated Cycling Clubs refused to pass a resolution to unite clubs on this rule, leaving action to club meetings and member education at upcoming sessions.
The secretary of state records show charters filed for the Arctic Bee company of Wichita Kansas with capital stock of 5000 dollars. Directors listed include LSD Hatfield Charles W Beatty and Oliver C Hintfield. The Soldiers and Sailors Burial and Monument association of Arkansas City is also noted with its stated purposes.
Law rence hosts tomorrow evening a speech by William Jennings Bryan arranged by the local silver clubs as he continues a southern tour after speaking in Greenville Mississippi and Payette Missouri. The Pawtola Mercantile Company and local churches are listed among the community entities with capital stock details and directors. Herbine touted as a liver tonic is endorsed by Geo W Stans and Miller's Pharmacy for ailments from indigestion to headaches.
Reports from Tatoma March Officers of the Northern Pacific steamer Victort whiten arriveil from China and Japan say Britain is massing a powerful fleet in Chinese waters. They claim Britain is buying coal for warships and preparing to send more vessels to sea, with coke and supplies arranged, signaling a strong maritime effort in the Siberian coast region.
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