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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1897
Page
8
The Good Work Keeps Up At Bargain Store Prices
Crowds gather as a store claims to battle high prices offering 23 pounds of granulated sugar for 1 dollar with a 5 dollar grocery order. The ad lists numerous canned goods and pantry staples, including starch, soap, gelatin, sardines, beans, olives, pickles, and other items with varied prices, signaling a full departmental sale.
Floating Stories and a Political Prank at Port Scott
Humorous sketches recount Hugene Ware in Port Scott describing a prank involving a legislative race. Ware details a Backing plan to run a candidate, the Bawden cross‑over, and a tale of a Topeka legal figure dodging scandal while a telephone prank ends with police intervention and a tense reaction from residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Scott
Wilmose
Newt
Ware
Tor
Yrowden
Fort Scott
Weil
Dave Pratmer
Sheckers
Lromquill
Port Rcott
Gordon
Will
Strone
Nevis
Odd tale at Shawnee bar admission scene
A dramatic courtroom scene unfolds as a young man, nervous and quoting Kansas law, is examined for admission to the Shawnee County bar after a mock contract dispute. Lively testimony, a mock contract, and a hotel dinner payment mix with theater gaffes and a mistaken Ole Olson appearance confusion.
Schurz on Civil Service and Gallinger Fire Reply
Boston dispatch reports Carl Schurz again fires at Senator Gallinger in response to his remarks. Bohure claims Gallinger’s attempts to deceive expose the alleged untruthfulness of his speech. One Minute Cough Cure promoted by G W Stansfield. Administrators’ appraisal of Trumbull estate completed and goods offered below cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hirai
Exeter
Carl Schurnae
Senator Gallinger
Bohure
Guilinger
G. W. Stansfield
Kanes Avenue
Trumbull
Sunday church services fill day with diverse meetups
The First Society of Spiritualists holds a 2:20 p.m conference at Lincoln Post Hall. Various churches list morning and evening sermons, Sunday schools, and youth meetings, including First Church of Christ Scientist at 200 West Sixth Street and United Brethren at Kimsa Avenue, plus multiple revival meetings and divine healing sessions across Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Society of Spiritualists
Lincoln Post
First Church of Christ (Scientist
West Sixth Street
Paul
North Topeka
Orion
Wesleyan Church
Pirst Presbyterian Church
J. J. Countermine
Daniel
Gro A
Dunior
D. Lo Sullivan
St. Lewis
Kacrynsia Ball
United Brethren Church
Ladies
Kimsas Avenue
Stevia
Ea. Mn
PC. U
Cabhlenth
J. W. Desenturgur
Church of the United Brethren In Christ
Walnut Grove
Jp Fr. McClain
A. T
Waam Rey
Epworth League
Friends
Divine Healing Chapel
Topela Avenue
Fifth
Sixth
Lil Ieree
Divine Science
Jackson
Fourth Streets
First Unitarian Society
Tee
Abram Wyman
Sutifoot
Divine Healing Mission
Kansas Averive
Jas, Thoms
Brick Chapel
Grant and
Jackson Streets
Das ‘Thoms
Anan. M. Davis
Martin Church
Mia
G. EB. Nicholson
Christine
Trpeka Pat Hell
Kanai Avenue
wWelock, Tey
W. Seare Ie
Willectire
Second United Presbyterian
Death Follows Display in Lancaster Sham Battle
Lancaster observers report Mrs. Elizabeth Harmon died after a military display in Columbia last night. She spoke of dying as she clutched a telegraph pole and collapsed, with witnesses noting heightened excitement during the charity event. Her death was sudden and attributed to mental strain, not reported fully until today.
Old Maids Club Organized at University
Ann Arbor notes reveal a secret society named the Old Maids Club among coeds. Each member pays 10 annually, with seven years to accumulate a fund for division among unmarried members or an endowed old maids home if all marry, plus an ad for Western Homes Publishing Co. and Berges Little Giant Pills ad content mixed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
Old Maida’ Club
Tronex
BAS
Stem
Western Blames
New Doll Magazine
Liberal Commission
Western Homes Publishing Co
Topeka
Kan
Tiger sent to Tammany Hall by New Orleans giver
New Orleans dispatch reports John Fitzpatrick sends a live tiger to Tammany Hall as a political emblem following a mayoral administration gesture. The 21 month old cub arrives by Adam Express from Sag Juan del Norte, Nicaragua, with caretaking by trainer Donald Burns until Sheehan decides next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fitzpatrick
New Orleans
Tiger
Express
New York
Tammany
Tammany Hall
Pitepatrick
New Orleana
Huch J. Grant
New York City
van Wyck
Adam
Sag Juan del Norn
Nicaragua
Greater
Spain Faces Bankruptcy and Military Reductions
Senior reports that Madrid cannot raise 3,000,600 pounds to fund original naval plans. The government will instead build two new cruisers of 2,000 tons each, delaying battleship programs. Contracts with Armstrongs stalled over payment assurances, casting doubt on funding for replacement battleships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Madrid
Dulty Mill
Associated Press
Findi
Bux
Posablo Us
Daily Mall
Boatn
Armstrongs
Ar Soal
Newsboys' Race War Ends In Violent Clash In Atlanta
In Atlanta on November 13 white and colored newsboys clashed after longstanding hostility. Colored boys demanded control of blacking duties while white sellers refused. A riot followed with pocket knives rocks and billy clubs used. Police intervened driving youths to a station. Broken noses and facial injuries reported. No compromise reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Oldh
Pnlice
Coeur dAlenes Timber Supply Depleted
In the Coeur d Alenes the forests have been stripped ahead of mineral wealth discovery. Northern Pacific reports exhausted timber forty miles above ore forks with monthly consumption near two million feet and rising. Drainage and mining operations cannot sustain demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Ifa
Here
Old Mission
Coeur D'Alenes
Northern Pacific
North Fork
Mourten Eden
Coeur dAjenes
Veteran’s Cure Promised by Pink Pills in Illinoisan Tale
A veteran profile from Cherokee County recalls long stomach trouble and rheumatic pain eased after using De Witt Williams Pink Pills. The patient credits rapid relief and full recovery after several boxes, praising the medicine and its advertised dietetic health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Malley
Frehsperaia
Allynle
Mfr
O'Malley's Post Office
Mineral City
Cherokee County
Kennan
Ars Ago
Mies
Clare Res
Sas
Wwe
Tekcens
Roeth
Abe
Teatro Italiano Opens With Othello at Bowery Theater
New York on November 1 marked the opening night of Teatro Italiano at Bowery 116 with the Italian Comedy company stage directing Othello in English. Antonio Maluri led the cast as Othello, delivering strong gesture work despite white-gloved hands. The ensemble included Giovinni Flesebin as Iago and Concetta Ticciandi as Desdemona, with other performers like Virginia Morelli, Francisco Morracci, Giuseppe Zacconi, and A Zaccone delivering notable turns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teatro Italiano
New York
Teatro Itallaino
TM-116
Bowery
A-Malori
Rampone & Co
Antonio Maluri
Sage
Giovinni Flesebin
Luke Mr. Weber
Weber & Fielis
Jode
Meni
Meni Miss Concetta
Ticciandi
Prance Mille
A. Zaccone
Cassin
Elve
Giuseppe Malori
Federiga
Pasquale Hampone
Montano
Prayer Service for New York Blessings Held in Chattanooga
A crowd gathered at the First Baptist church in Chattanooga Tennessee to join Greater New York clergymen in a prayer service for blessings and moral guidance for New York City. Rev G M Mitchell led prayers asking the new mayor to uphold justice and Christian values and to oppose vice and corruption in the metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Greater
New York
First Baptist Church
G. M. Mitchell
Cumbertend Presbyteriat
Weathafer
J. D. Maytmore
Mitchell
Water pipe exports begin from Philadelphia to Auckland
Nov 12 report notes the American ship Mary Hasbrourk loaded in New York will carry a full cargo of water pipe for Auckland New Zealand marking Philadelphia’s first export of this product. Additional shipments to follow as negotiations push exports to the United Kingdom and continental markets expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Auckland
Philadelphia
Mary Hasbrourk
Ludwig
New York
New Zealand
Phladelphia
United Rinedam
Continental
Americas
Eas
Rodman’s Burglar Sentenced by Judge Hazen
A youth who calls himself Harry Smith admitted being a burglar and was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary by Judge Hazen. He said he was 19 to avoid reformatories and broke down when told of the sentence after pleading guilty to burglaries at Rodman’s house on Kansas Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Net Gottlbe
C.a.jonason
Atate
Crawford Theater
Johnmutt
Mr. Jobson
Fran
Ole Otten
John Ryan
Johnson
Mr. Fran
Opera Houss
Anid Idingon
TW. Currey
Eid
Ole Olson
W. K. ‘Topping
Crawford Opera
Johadan
Ola Oteont
Grand Opera House
Palnvs
Mr. Jolson
Rodman
Harry Smith
Hazen
Hutchinson
Jude Hazen
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Gesale and Retail
Lim
Seth Muok
Corn Sloan
Ted
Eames Ashe
Plas
Abe Finest
Hest Rani i
Rentunty
Yoo
Kennedy
Byston
Coelly Rink Hear
Eecscal
Jurich Oystore
Gan Califraxiia
Tete Pears
Dean Caliigtni
J.S. Sprout
Star Grocer
Sask
Kansas
Sistrict
Tepekin Avenue
Ube Dour Amt
Plessentis
Shawnee County
Schurz
Canada
Cape Hart
Hamipti
OLD Maids
Hiondike
Berges
Newsboys
Coeur D'Alene Forests
Price’s
Chicago
Fifty-Third Illinois Infantry
Chorakes
Williams
Weil Grur
Spragar
Crokee
Elwell
Pendleton
Boxer
Tovente & Haa
Aix Boars
Eerie
Gleeetty
Willes Mediecine Company
Bchenectady
GOD Help
Gotham
Pipe For the World
Isi Exon
DeWitt
Rhett
Kansas Avenue
Horner Coal CO
Ane
Brumach
Bitters
Genorus
Ely’s
Teja
Kellef
Tiiste
Warren St
Low Vor
THE
Henderson Fuel Co
Topela, Bans
Osage City
Wear City
Leavenworth
Pennsylvania
Arkansas
Grammer
Ecupomis
Ask
Freebert Stone
Adanta
Tris Bull
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