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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
6
A compact sale note lists Ladies Sleeveless Vests silk taped ribbed at 1.90 each and a 25 value. Childs Sleeveless Vests all sizes, Childs Knitted Drawers, Ladies Knitted Drawers and Extra Size Drawers priced from 0.50 to 5.00. Stock appears limited with regular store mentions.
In May 21 fighting near Palanoe, Santi and Plam report insurgent attacks along a rotted wire line. Americans repel assaults, suffer casualties, and firepower inflicts heavy losses on rebels. Rebels burn towns near Gulan and Trecin, killing friendly natives and two Spaniards. American forces pursue, capture positions, and shell enemy lines as reports detail continued engagement and wounded among U.S. troops.
An old brief advert for The North Star Grocery lists canned goods and price cues. It mentions items like Anderson’s jam and promotional phrases about comparing prices and cash purchases, reflecting a period retail pitch.
News brief reports the Populist platform adopted at Sioux Falls denounces a March 14, 1900, act creating a large money trust and criticizes policies on coinage, bond funding, bank capitalization, and treasury actions. Pensions in Kansas and Nebraska listed with beneficiaries and amounts.
In Olton Kansas on May 11 the Kansas G A R encampment and allied organizations adjourned as delegates departed for home. President McKinney and Congress members from Kansas received praise for their support, while Col D R Anthony and Pat Coney opposed a resolution later carried. Commissioner H Clay Evans was denounced.
The store highlights include a wide range of shoes with prices offered as low as bargain rates. It claims prices are fair and moderate, suggesting customers cannot find better value elsewhere.
The record details officers elected for the G A R encampment and the W H C, delegates named to the national encampment, and resolutions endorsing Breada Moore for president. It notes Hutchinson to host the next reunion, and lists officers for the Ladies of the G A R and the L A S S auxiliary with attendance and comments on interdepartmental tensions among auxiliary groups.
Delegates from Kansas Texas New Mexico and other states named to attend the upcoming Conference of Correction and Charities at Topeka. The event opens in one week with about 500 outside delegates and many county officials expected. Governor Favors Texas has appointed Dr M L Graves San Antonio and others. New Mexico selections include Rev Mary J Bordych and Mrs Warner Las Vegas.
Chicago May 1 Wheat prices eased amid ideal weather and cautious interpretation of the government crop report. Light selling, scattered buying, and outside demand offered relief as July futures dipped while receipts and shipments showed mixed activity from Minneapolis, Duluth, and Chicago areas. Prices firmed late as buyers reentered, with strong midday selling noted and overall market turning slightly higher on renewed interest.
Chicago markets report mixed cattle and hog activity with receipts around 30,000 today and 14,001 expected tomorrow. Cattle futures show higher tendencies, with steady demand for medium and good stock. hogs stay active with a broad price range and strong bids. Kansas City notes relative strength in cattle, Texas cow and steer markets, and Topeka reports mixed grain and livestock activity amid regional price shifts.
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