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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1898
Page
8
Mr Suter known as the Gold Wire Artist remains active making tortial Shirt Waist Plas and Breast Plas. The text notes his specialty and a price of 35 cents, reflecting a simple, back-issue craft row in a local paper.
A local sale lists black crepon and mohair skirts with various fabrics such as mo mie bayadere brilliantine and French serge. Highlights include a special price of 7.75 for a 10.00 skirt and 2.75 for a 3.50 skirt with additional No. 711 mohair lustre and No. 313 French serge options.
Mrs McKinley’s wife is presented with a new gown by a Washington tailoring house. The description details the materials a dove gray silk and velvet trim, with a 42 inch circular skirt and draped jacket style, finished with a soft roll and gray Busked silk accents. Also referenced are railroad schedules from Union Pacific and Rock Island lines, noting departures from Kansas City to Topeka and connections to Colorado Springs and Denver.
A Kansas political roundup notes five candidates for congress in the Second district: Gates, Harris, Buchan, Smith, and Bowersock. It details delegates to state conventions, split choices among Coburn, Stanley, and Edwards, and regional leanings in counties from Ford to Sedgwick.
In Cincinnati on May 2 the Pirates defeated the Reds 8 to 5 as McPhee left after being spiked in the eighth. Breitenstine and Pelts led Pittsburg while Cincinnati's pitchers Breitenstels and Lehri ver struggled. From Louisville to Chicago results were mixed with several scorelines noted and a weekly bank statement summarized in New York.
Silk lined jackets crafted by artisans see clear price cuts across all lines. Original $15 jackets now $12.50, $12.50 jackets $10, $10 jackets $8.50, $6.50 jackets $5.00. Spring styles plus children’s jackets discounted to $1.50, $2.50, $4.00, and $5.00 with cheaper pieces reduced from 50c and better ones from $1.25.
Another week of the Under Muslin Sale offers assorted garments, with corset covers drawers and chemise at 25c and corset covers skirts drawers chemise and gowns priced at 45c 50c 75c and 1.00. A table for every price.
Daily shopper interest grows as shirts are restocked on ledges and stairs. Prices start at fifty cents with maker stamps and a simple table layout offering 50c to 2.50 per item.
Silk capes and collarettes offered in satin marveilleux grosgrain and taffeta silk brocaded silk ribbon and braid trim with priced specials. Includes corded taffeta capes with plaited veiling flounce black taffeta cape with trimming and multiple prices from 2.98 to 10.00. Remnant sale of wool dress goods.
Police respond to a panic call to Tenth and Morris avenues. Annie Barrow of 720 Brigham Avenue, fearing for her life, is guided home after fainting. Investigation shows a neighbor, Mrs. Baker, accused Barrow of stealing chickens. Barrow killed two of Baker's chickens on her property and disposed of them in an alley.
Ed Moore of San Diego and Jay S. Green of Los Angeles returned from the Colorado desert in Imperial County. They left a third member, Joseph S. Stanley of Bakersfield, 35, dying of hunger and thirst at Coyote Wells after their horses perished and they sent their companion ahead as he could no longer walk.
John L. Sullivan, in New York, telegrams agent Harry Fa aa from Cleveland to announce he will go to war with Spain or raise a regiment. He volunteers as private or officer, longing to rededicate himself and regain world boxing title through service. He expects to return soon and don the U S blue. Also Vandelia Varnum lectures at Washburn College tonight.
The Populist county convention fractured with dissenters from Leedy faction and country delegates forming a parallel gathering to be held next Saturday. The long wrangle began in credentials and ended with a bloc of anti Leedy delegates elected to the state convention.
Madison of Dodge City writes Ed Little that he will not argue a new trial motion and Mayrath will resign without a writ. Little helped oust Mayrath claiming election aided by She AglGiers at the state soldiers' home. The letter ends the matter without further court action.
Readable ad notes a special sale of net top laces in white cream and butter colors. Items priced at 20 cents per yard for widths up to inches and 25 cents per yard for 19 cents special price for 19 cent value lace.
Fine muslin insertings and beadings advertised as new and fresh. Ten large items available and will be featured this week. Local merchants promote a variety of delicate stitched pieces for the season.
A catalog notes a special linen drive featuring 13 inch center pieces with drawn work borders stamped for embroidering, priced at 35 cents. Swiss pillow covers offered tinted with patéttes, ruffied, at 75 cents. other items include open work tray cloths with satin hemstitched finishes and embroidery silks sold in dozens, with varied prices.
With each dollar purchased, receive a 9x12 inch lithograph featuring the battleships Maine Indiana Massachusetts Minneapolis New York or Columbia. This promotion highlights a collectible maritime artwork tied to historic ships and ships names.
The piece critiques Spain using a hog as its banner symbol and argues the true Spanish emblem would be the hyena. It explains hyena origins from Greek, contrasts it with the dog, notes the hyena's odor, nocturnal habits, and scavenging, and dismisses the hog as an American symbol.
May 2 A newsboy named Louis Brezelet faced a magistrate in Philadelphia after police halted street crying after nine. Officers Ltly of the Fourth district said orders existed to arrest anyone crying newspapers late at night. The magistrate held him for court citing potential breach of peace if papers were cried at an unusual hour.
In a New York municipal court on a Saturday a Chinese case sparked interest with unusual ceremonies as witnesses were sworn with roosters and paper prayers. The trial concluded with a verdict for the defendant amid disputed testimony and confusion.
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