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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1900
Page
8
Weather warned shoppers to check warm apparel and the store replies with a vast selection. Men and women can find fleece lined shirts and drawers, wool fleeced options, and camel hair blends at special prices. Fabrics include cashmere hose, velvets, taffetas, and walking skirts, with jackets and dres s skirts discounted and many items sold as “Special.”
Furniture Dept lists thirty five combination book cases in various woods from 13.50 upward, one hundred center and library tables in oak and other woods from 1.00 to 45.00, thirty five ladies desks in multiple finishes from 5.50 to 340.00, twenty five ladies dressing tables from 11.00 to 27.50, twenty leather couches with oak and mahogany frames from 20.00 to 100.00, and seventy three brass and iron bedsteads finished in white black green and ivory from 3.15 to 100.00.
Best quality Ingrain Carpet marked to sell for 9c yard, usually 65c and 5c yard. Best Body Brussels Carpets marked 90c instead of 1.25. Tapestry Brussels special at 55c, regular 65c. Tapestry Brussels reduced to 69e yard, regular 90c. Wilton Velvet 85c yard, regular 1.05. Axminster marked 87c, regular 1.00. Tomorrow only Tapestry Brussels 50c, Axminster 70c, good selection of patterns.
New York report states the Prince of Wales has not creased his trousers for months, perhaps years, sparking fashion chatter. Observers note he avoids pressing, with tailors suggesting quick home hacks and a reform in New York style, while comparisons to President McKinley surface as talk of modern dress etiquette grows.
Major Edward Eldredge of Boston sails to Europe to bring home his bride. The bride is half American with a famous lineage, said to be tied to Marquise de Menc and a prominent banking family. The report notes Eldredge’s strong social standing and the couple’s notable family connections.
A fragmentary account recalls a marquise who calls a suitor Cousin Ned amid a web of family ties. The narrative mentions a Boston visit, masons, and local power players pressing for a Protestant match as the bride seeks her grandfather's lineage and a suitable alliance for her planned marriage.
Mrs. Hancock, wife of Captain Hancock US Army now stationed at Manila, vanished in New York. She wore valuable jewelry and carried a large sum of money. A sister lived at Fortress Monroe. Captain Hancock had planned to join her aboard the transport Klipack from the navy yard.
A small-town ad promotes a clearance of underskirts in blue red cerise and purple with fleece lining. Prices range from $1 to $4.50 with reductions of one half and one third, including ruffled and pleated styles, braided yoke and princess back designs, offered as a special tomorrow sale.
A department store advertises Fine Sample Suits, mostly silk lined, described as the dressiest in the department, on sale tomorrow at a 33 1/4 percent discount.
The sale offers children cloaks from last season in plaids stripes and various fabrics for ages 14 to 3 years, now $12.00 from $15.50. Ladies jackets in brown and navy kersey with bishop sleeves and satin lining at $12.00, down from $15.50. Plush capes 27 inches long trimmed with black Thibet fur and mercerized lining now $5.00, originally $6.75.
Fragmented report notes two mornings of mail and milk on the porch before a death by the family dog. It covers preparations for a football game between Campbell University of Holton and Topeka High School at Washburn ballpark next Thursday afternoon. The Topeka lineup is listed with names and positions. It also references past matches and quotes Molto boys’ claim versus Topeka.
New York Nov 18 The Herald reports front page action by produce firms and Chicago packers prompting local Cas city butchers to raise meat butter and eggs. Retail prices fell into new fractions for best cuts with small increases. Butter and eggs also rise with prices quoted per pound and dozen.
New York reports the death of Patrick J. Fitzgerald, holder of many walking records and a celebrated six day walker, marking the end of an era in endurance racing.
James Corcoran known as Timmy Corcoran rose from rags to run Corcoran’s roost a famed New York shack turned three story dwelling he allegedly hated a police officer maiming one. His death marks a grim chapter in local melodrama and police lore. The anarchist anniversary event drew under 800 attendees with women a third of crowd. A pamphlet titled The New York Anarchists described the execution of the king of Italy. State Journal noted widespread readership.
A citywide crime wave continues as the Elmball Piano manager T P Culley reports burglars entered his Harrison Street home around 8 PM. Jewelry valued around 200 to 300 dollars and cash were taken after a window was pried open with a displaced nail. Police investigate amid a string of five burglaries in six weeks, questioning Chief Stahl as critics weigh in on law enforcement.
Widow of late banker Charles Croms, Mrs. Kate Croms, buys a large tract to raise Herefords and takes over the farm adjoining the Hunnyelve property. She plans to move there and manage operations, continuing the cattle business begun after her husband’s death two years ago.
A Topeka report describes a wave of petty crime with dogs, cigarettes, flowers, and barn items stolen nightly. Citizens fear growing thefts as miscreants hit yards and outbuildings, with no sign of cessation. Officers report routine patrols and mention emergency rations distribution to soldiers touring local mountains.
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