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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
8
Apologizing for crowd delays, the store announces expanded floor space and more clerks to speed service. Extraordinary bargains are posted for Saturday, including 25 percent lower than wholesale in many departments and strict 5 to 10 yard purchase limits. A wide range of fabrics and novelties are offered at prices far below market value, with emphasis on all wools and dress goods.
Readable sale notes detail discounted stock across belts and shoe department. Prices mark down old stock with substantial reductions, listing Lot 1 through Lot 4 items including walking shoes, infant and children's footwear, and men's footwear with former prices and new sale terms in a rough two lot sale structure.
In North Topeka many items fill the scene from spring openings at local shops to church and school events. Frequent mentions include Cantley avenue stores, Easter hat orders, and a promotion offering ten percent discounts on purchases on Saturday and Monday.
A local store advertises money saving prices for Saturday on items like fresh country butter per pound, canned tomatoes, baked goods, honey syrup, horse shor and star tobacco by the pound, and blackberries. It promises blue and green premium stamps with mail orders shipped promptly.
J H Bradshaw sues Topeka charging the city and its physician negligence caused his smallpox suffering. He claims unskilled care and denial of proper medical attendance led to injuries and seeks $5000 in damages. Attorneys D C Tillotson and W F Atchison file the bill.
Mayor Drewbine informed Officer G B Turpin that his services would not be needed after April 1. The mayor said this is the only change known, noting the police force would see changes starting that month.
Prince of Wales's Ambush wins the Grand National Steeplechase at Liverpool on March 20. Sixteen horses ran about four miles eight yards for a 10 sovereigns mace and trophy. A Brown's horse was second and Joe Bulten's Stantfesto finished third. Also, in New York, Thomas Pleada pleaded not guilty to charges of riot and related offenses after indictments for failing to suppress disorderly houses. Captain Thomas bonded at $1,000.
The Maine section describes a letter from A J Newton Lord Mayor of London sending 2000 pounds to the American hospital ship Maine. The money is from the Ypansvaal war fund to aid sick and wounded troops. The Topeka State Journal notes this section as a monthly be mail feature.
Governor Breanenbere described troop deployment in Shoshone county and denied inaugurating a terror regime. He said he alone bore authority over forces, disputed Merriam’s control, and fought to avoid troop withdrawal. The session touched on Washington talks, president, Secretary Root, and Bryan protests. Troops remained in garrison with no militia ready.
Washington March 30 Representative Richardson of Tennessee introduced a resolution directing the secretary of war to provide all opinions given by Charles A. McGown a law officer of the division of Inalual affairs on whether the constitution ninety extended ex proprio vigore to Porto Rico when the peace convention was ratified and to include the arguments or reasons assigned by McGown in support thereof.
Mrs Marie Brooks hosts a bowling club gathering with games and prizes. Miss Mabel Ellis wins for guessing the greatest number, amid a list of guests including Miss Santa Waters Miss Fo Waters and several Topeka residents. A separate surprise party for Dora Kraeger features a short program and refreshments.
A body found in Lake Merrer four weeks ago is identified as John Dillon of Beaver Dam, a wealthy lumberman. He reportedly carried a large sum of money, raising suspicion that he was murdered. Continuous search efforts and investigations are underway to confirm details and motive.
Lansing March 29 Secretary of State J S Stearns Republican governor candidate notified Sheriff Porter that since the state auditors cannot offer a reward he will personally provide 2000 dollars. He sent a check for that amount. The action follows the indictment of General White, ex quartermaster general.
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