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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1899
Page
5
The Mills Dry Goods Co announces Monday November 12 sale events with reduced prices on fine dress goods. Stocks include staple fabrics and new patterns at 4.75, 7.50, 10.00, and 17.50 with many items heavily discounted.
Silk waists and silk petticoats attract shoppers with bright luster and stylish cuts. Two specials showcased on the main floor: No. 1 tafteta waists in black, cardinal, petunia and more at 35.00 each. No. 2 silk taffeta petticoats in varied colors and corded textures at 5.00.
Stamford reports that during today’s inquest into Mrs Sam King’s death Charles Cross, a suspect described as a kitchen helper, confessed after learning of proceedings. He claims he entered her room, overpowered her, and struck her with a blunt object before fleeing to notify authorities.
A disorderly scene occurred as a man named Parker incited a crowd and forced others aside in the village yesterday. He ran through the area causing alarm before law enforcement intervened and brought the situation under control.
London dispatch reports Japsr Proda the Sear noting Japanese refusal to grant Russia a foothold on the sea front of Nisssampo harbor in Korea. The motive and exact terms remain unclear amid shifting Pacific war news.
The week’s social items list Monday through Saturday events. Mrs Woolverton hosts a dress event for Miss Cornell of Goshen. Anna Crane and Mrs Georgia Ranelid attend a preening hints session. James King’s reception and a dancing party are noted midweek. Patterson Weaver wedding and West Bid Reading Circle gatherings occur. Thursday hosts a Thimidé Derby and a scout party. Friday hosts informal dances. Saturday features Happy Hoppers dance and a high week party with numerous social arrivals and a large list of guests. various invitations, hostess duties, and Sunday visits round out the week.
The city guest Mrs Steele visits her parents Mr and Mrs F Charlesworth and Mr and Mrs C W Jewell and daughter Sage. extended trip to New York reported by correspondent Tinsley of Los Angeles and J E Schubrid of Rochester. Also listed is a guest of CH Whitlock at Topeka and Mrs James Smith departing for a ten week visit in Marshall County.
Barboursville Kentuck y November 1 Over 4 000 rural residents gathered to protest reports that Knox county ballot results would be discarded and demand the commissioners certify the vote. Authorities warned of injunctions to force action. In Louisville the county canvass resumed as many counties lagged with counting dragging into the week.
Deputy Coroner Samuel P. Salter surrendered after posting 1000 bail to appeal a hearing on charges of conspiring to procure and cast fraudulent ballots and alter returns in the Thirteenth division of the Seventh ward. The case ties to 200 ballots moved from Washington by Capitol police, with witness testimony on vote totals and misallocated votes in May.
James Monroe, said to have a dozen wives across cities, is jailed in Chicago awaiting Rochester officers to face bigamy and swindling charges. He allegedly married Mex Mary J. Colttar of Bunker Hill and deserted her after $4.10 was paid. Police found hundreds of letters from women nationwide tied to his matrimonial schemes.
New York Oct 1 Clara Carl died at her home on East Seventh Street after paralysis. Her husband received her ashes from the crematory wrapped in black satin and planned to place them in the hands of the Statue of Liberty, as four winds would carry them to the stars. The undertaker delivered the ashes to the husband. Dead in his berth. Jonas Overstepet, a Kansan, was found mad in his berth on a Chicago and Alton train and his body was taken to Chicago.
Topeka residents praise relief from long standing kidney problems and sleepless nights after using Doane Kidney Pills. Thoms Davis of West Sixth Street credits improved energy and regular kidney function to the remedy at Howley and Snows drugstore. He recalls decades of discomfort and fatigue curing with the medicine.
The Crawford theater staged Stevie Mackaye's Paul Kauvar to mixed effect with strong applause in spots. Critics noted uneven performances by Miss Pengra and Mr. Spencer, praised Mr. Jean Anne and the production’s costumes and settings, and criticized some stagecraft and emotional control.
Chicago report says P D Armour lives on a farm and oversees work, building, and hired hands. He claims acorns are best feed for horses and offers five cents per bushel for acorns delivered to the farm yard. A Metriet school teacher’s letter notes schooling attendance improved when the acorn campaign paused.
Superintendent W Hostlilwen reports new Rock Island timetable rules effective Sunday November 19. Trains through Topeka shift schedules with No 2 now leaving Kansas City at 11 00 PM arriving Topeka 2 00 AM. No 3 remains night train to Fort Worth. Colorado River stop moved to Colorado Springs. Timetable printed and ready for public.
The Court of Appeals for the eastern division of the Southern department begins its November term at the courthouse tomorrow. A docket of 54 cases is listed, though many are expected to be continued.
Memorial services were conducted Sunday in Lawrence for Will A Snow son of Chancellor Snow who died in a Pacific Ocean accident while going to meet the transport Tartar. The service included floral decorations and was attended by 100 or more mourners. Snow studied at Kansas State and Illinois universities and worked in journalism with the San Francisco Chronicle before his death aboard the Sybil while pursuing news of the 20th Naval troops arriving in harbor.
The Ram’s Horn circulated inquiries to public men asking whether outlawing saloons would boost general prosperity. Governor Stanley replied in autograph form that he is absolutely convinced prosperity would be greatly promoted by abolishing the manufacture, sale, and use of intoxicating liquor.
A Riverside club event occurred Saturday with seven players including Sam Takin and Ned Osborne. The scramble style event saw holes played and results hint at Ned Osborne finishing with a notable score while others were listed in a fragmented account.
A meeting of the Topeka City Troops is set for Tuesday at the Commercial Club rooms. The gathering will address disbanding rumors and whether to keep the troop as a permanent organization, with members discussing those deemed unfit to remain.
In Topeka Morrow's Kidnectits, a yellow tablet remedy, is touted as curing kidney trouble backache nervousness and urinary disorders. Wm Nobie of Confectionery and Lunch Counter endorses it after a two year history of symptoms. Sold for fifty cents a box at Swift Holliday's drug store, manufactured by John Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio.
Republican workers invited the Democratic club to a pink tea at Bell Thursday evening after Santa Fe payday altered the regular Wednesday meeting. The event, born from good will over the Twentieth Karisae reception, featured refreshments, recitations, and speeches in a purely social setting with limited attendance.
London newspapers discuss Emperor Williams approaching England visit and improved Anglo German ties. They credit popular opinion to the vast change in relations between Germany and Britain and note US Britain relations influence potential for colonial orders. The St James Gazette says London and Washington mutual friendship reduces need for future armed support, keeping civil terms for business reasons.
Real estate transfers include John A Swope to Maryland Avenue parcel and others, with transfers among Wizblend Park, Highland Park, and Parkdale additions. Notable entries include William Smith and wife to F C Ene valued at $400, Susie Richanison et al to G W Gy at $7800, Bertha Stowell to Elmer Betts at $754, and John P. Kelley to James B R Bancroft at $1,000. Parcels span Western Bertha Stowell and Lake Street areas with various lot numbers and streets throughout Shawnee County.
General Ludlow, Havana military governor hopeful for Cuba’s civil rule, attended a long conference at the War Department with Secretary of War and later accompanied him to the White House. The meeting follows prior talks about establishing a Cuban civil government.
The fifteenth annual show at Madison Square Garden opens with a large attendance. Entries feature many horses and riders, including notable figures like Leon Hiliary, Bernard Croker, and Ira Went. The event includes demonstrations, exhibitions of equipment, and a series of free lectures by C. Fowler and C. Fowler on Jackpot Street starting November 18.
Frightened by New York scene described as a reprise of concerns over European money exports. The sale highlights discounted items and a focus on banking tensions.
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