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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1894
Page
2
A local furniture firm promotes quality and artistic merit over price, inviting new customers to view inventory before purchasing. For a limited time the agency advertises big money saving values on large solid chamber suits, claiming strong sales and offering dressers, bedsteads, mirrors, and a carved headboard set at notably reduced prices.
The article notes a new all in one cabinet design combining bookcase writing desk and closet to replace the old secretary. It highlights growing sales with a large stock of units arriving and prices ranging from 15 to 50 dollars. It observes strong demand as buyers increasingly favor this compact, multi purpose piece.
In two stores, designers showcase fresh rockers with magnetic appeal. Hundreds of options include oak maple mahogany birch and wicker frames offering novel shapes and pleasing lines. The displays emphasize usefulness and variety to attract buyers.
Foot Surfs Ark Nov 14 Train No 2 on the Missouri Texas road was robbed at a siding five miles north of Muskogee. Fifteen masked men threw a switch, trapping the train in a track. An attempt to enter the express car failed. passengers were robbed. About 260 dollars in money and eight gold watches taken. One crew member claimed Bill Cook was among the robbers. Police scoured the area. Marshal Crump mobilizes forces toward the rendezvous site. The Holroyd gang and Cook rendezvous are cited as the operation’s focal points.
In Pirosatre Pennsylvania on November 14, nuns employed as teachers in overside schools will not resume their positions. They will be kept from public notoriety after pending the Gallitesa case, as authorities decide on their posts. Peerless Laundry remains mentioned in local context.
Thousands lined the streets as the imperial train transported the coffin of Czar Alexander III to the cathedral. Clergy in state robes led the procession, with the image of Saint Alexander Nowski carried before the hearse drawn by eight horses. Generals in mourning and pages with torches accompanied the solemn march through Saint Isaac’s and other churches.
At Madison Square concert hall on Nov 14 Jacob Schaefer faced Frank Ives in a rival billiards match. Ives produced phenomenal play and fairly ran away from the champion, posting a high night average and a decisive total score as spectators watched a spirited contest.
Secretary Carlisle issues a call for bids on 50,000,000 dollars of five percent ten year bonds payable in coin. Proposals must be scaled with no minimum or maximum price, and bids open November 24. Details specify coin payments, quarterly interest, and a reserve to reject any proposal.
The Dawes commission wraps up in Indian Territory with a plan to establish a territorial government for the Five Civilized Tribes and annex large parts of Chickasaw, Kiowa and Comanche lands to Oklahoma. The report to Interior seeks fast action by Congress, likely by the next session, and hints at a Democratic shift in Okinhowma. Also notes Thurman’s 41st birthday and a San Francisco governor race lead for Bud. Window Glass at Hulme's Drug Store.
The Basilway Age plans to publish a response addressing errors and misstatements in the commissioners report. The critique notes inaccuracies range from quotations to generalizations, cites economic calculations, and mocks treatment of education, esthetics, and Pullman. It argues the report is worthless and discreditable as a public document.
Nov 14. A police order restricts access to balconies roofs and some windows as Nicholas’s accession is tested by nihilist anxiety. Privileged spectators risk arrest and fines for violations while officials demand crowd control and responsible visitors during the czarist procession.
Mrs Waite wife of the governor and a leading advocate for equal suffrage says the conduct of Capitol women before and after the election has been scandalous. She believes the governor opposes full voting rights and should require citizenship education before granting it. A mystery cleared up identifies the murdered man near Fort Scott as Frep Swofford, brother of Kansas City merchants, with family ties to Swofford Brothers. No motive or suspects found.
Senator Cockrell, chair of the appropriations committee, visits the capitol from Missouri and cites apathy for Democratic vote decline. He doubts Republican ascendency will last in Missouri and other former Democratic states. In New Jersey, Dr James McCosh of Princeton University weakens in illness at 83.
Fragmentary account describes James L Ord, a Mimeman of the W U T Co, and the lineage of George IV era. mentions a son sent to America amid legitimacy fights, with references to excursions to London, the United States army in the War of 1812, and a tale of immigration and noble marriage.
A twenty hour train trip from Chicago to New York via the Shore route is highlighted with a litho watercolor offer. Send twenty five cents to a passenger agent in Chicago for a keepsake. Also an advertisement claims Boggs Renewer strengthens hair follicles and restores color, sold by W H Kennedy.
Florida through Hlerping Care Kauens Choy to Waekeonville commences Sunday November 1894 on the Memphis route via Birmingham Atiaote and Mecon. Trains depart Kauane City at 9:45 m daily week days for all South Florida points. Cars are Graycinas in form and there are close Jacksonville connections for the South. For rates and information address 4. X% Locowoon G P A Kansas City. State Journal ads note job work and local notices.
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