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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1900
Page
7
A garbled OCR passage lists wool squares and fabrics with color descriptions and brand names. It mentions times from 4 to 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. and items like perfumed toilet cakes and jewelry, but many terms are distorted, making precise details unclear.
Tomorrow during hours 1 to 4 pm See Bee Department announces a shoe sale with 28 pairs of Kangaroo Calf and other boots offered at reduced prices. Items include boys and girls shoes with regular prices down to special sale tags. Store promises quality footwear and time sensitive discounts to attract shoppers.
Tomorrow from 7 30 to 10 30 pm the shoe department invites shoppers to get fitted in any shoe at prices cheaper than elsewhere. The ad proclaims a wide stock including boys youths and men with discounts on belts, hats and popular brands. It touts heavy discounts on women’s and men’s footwear and promises sale prices on coats and work shoes.
Hardware department sale from 2 to 5 PM featuring Tin Cake Mouttn Tin Wik Pans Granite Diss Poon Granites gal Pitchers and Bake Pans. Promote copper nickel plated ware heaters. Limited quantities and special 7 to 9 PM offer on Granite Dinner Sets and Cuspldices.
In Topeka a district court trial opened for two defendants, “Crook” Wright and “Pearly” Atkinson, charged with robbing Claud Embler on a Santa Fe train night in January 1900. Embler identified the pair. testimony described the assault, theft of about $4, and the suspects being seen near the depot before the train.
Reports from Washtufts describe President’s plan to present to Congress a slate of indemnity and recompense for the American occupation of the Philippines. The piece details corporate losses, subsidies, and monopolies cited by Eastern Extension and Manila-Dagupan Railway, plus discussions on Spanish- guaranteed subsidies and temporary revenue payments, with references to British support and related investigations.
Washington dispatch reveals a 10 percent rise in undelivered mail for the year. The report tallies 7,301,58 pieces from all sources, with 144,429 letters and parcels held for postage and 42,79% redirected. About 25,906 letters had no addresses, and total undeliverable mail to foreig n countries reached 660,461 items.
Range of prices on stocks furnished by J C Duncan Commission, grain provisions and stocks. Office for east Flesh street, Topeka Kansas. News from New York November 11 shows market action with cattle, hogs, and other commodities. Trade bulletin lists topeka market data and price ranges across Cattle Cows Hogs and Horses.
Chicago November 4 Wheat traded softly with December futures barely higher. Traders noted light demand and limited buying, while late activity showed some price pressure from short sellers. Market tone remained muted as supply concerns and seasonal factors influenced sentiment.
A dense market and weather roundup notes grain receipts in Kansas City area. Wheat, corn, and oats show weak or steady orders amid Liverpool and New York cues. Prices vary by month and grade with buyers watching demand and shipments.
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