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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1901
Page
11
The Mitchel Bros. advertise bankrupt stock including dresses, wool suits, overcoats, and children wear with sale prices. Items feature French flannel, cheviot suits, Ulsters, Vienna overcoats, and fleece underwear. Several names or brands are not clearly legible in the OCR.
New York Nov 14 Plans discussed by leading printing press makers envision forming a consolidated company including Cox Duplex Huber Whitlock and others. The plan remains embryonic with Hoe Co. reportedly resisting entry and rumors finding mixed credence in business circles.
Governor Savage today accepted an invitation from the athletic board of the state university to watch the Nebraska game on the campus afternoon. He will be present with his staff to witness the kickoff and related events at the stadium. In Wellington, J E Carr, president of the Wellington National Bank, announced plans for a new state bank with 35000 capital, to be owned by the same controlling interests as the National Bank of Commerce of Kansas City.
A Chicago man, Han Wee Knew How to J, reportedly lifted five tons using a unique diet centered on Toasted Wheat Flakes from the Battle Creek Sanitarium Food Co. The cereal, sweetened with Star Honey, is described as providing extraordinary strength with this simple regimen.
New York Nov 5 James J Hill pres of the Great Northern railway was Thursday elected president of the Northern Securities company the new holding concern through which the Northwestern railway merger will be completed A slate of directors including John S Kennedy D Wills Jamies Samuel Thorne J J Hin ET Nichols Joseph Baker Hent Perkins Bacon and others was named for the new corporation
Sofia correspondent reports Gregory Tika says Miss Stone and her companion are well cared for by brigands in Macedonia. The letter notes captors expect no speedy rescue and describe occasional meals like Bologna sausage. Wife says release could come near Sialontcu under Turkish officials aware of the case.
London Times and New York Times dispatch from Middleburg Cape Colony report Boers nearing Cape Town with 60 men seen south of Darling. British columns hold position near Jamestown while Dutch force raided a district rail siding. Local clashes involve farmers and police as the mounting advance threatens regional security.
Colonel Sanne Wagreen assumes command at Fort Kobsell in Wyoming following a dismissal. Local officials report a formal change in leadership with routine security and duties transfer underway.
Leavenworth witnesses describe February raid at Lakner's saloon with John Wilburn denying involvement. Testimony includes claims of prior notice to Lakner and inconsistent accounts from co-defendants and observers about a planned raid and related shooting.
Washington reports the sale of the Washington Times by its proprietors to Frank A. Munsey of Munsey's Magazine New York through Charles M Palmer. Munsey will assume daily control today marking his first foray into daily papers. Also noted is the death in London of Col J F Mapleson father of operatic impresario Col Henry Mapleson from Bright's disease.
A 60 year old woman recounts how parental indulgence in coffee during childhood stunted growth and caused nerves and heart pains. She credits Postum Cereal Coffee with improving health and urges parents to switch to safer beverages, noting rising heart issues among youth.
An eager sales pitch from 619 Kansas Ave asserts always available bargains and a money back guarantee. The message emphasizes daily, hourly savings and asks for patronage regardless of friendship, claiming sincerity and no compromises on value.
A sales listing describes numerous fabric and garment lots including ladive fleeced under wear, ladies sanitary garments, infants and children outfits, and menswear. It highlights discounted prices on Swiss ribbed underwear, combination suits, and woolen Mackintoshes, with notes on imperfect lots and bulk quantities.
A lavish Silk Waist promotion from Standard Waist Co. offers ly-tucked exquisites in Black, Cardinal, blues, pinks, and more at $6.95 to $9.50, with $4.98 highlights. Corsets priced wholesale with seconds appeal, plus a wide array of dress goods, ticking, linens, and accessories across multiple departments, all marked down to entice shoppers. The store promotes price leadership, posting items at low figures, urging customers to shop where prices are lowest.
Southerland one of the Moran captives tells Leavenworth Times a differing escape account from Cottonwood Falls residents. The narrative, rivaling dime novels, describes a two hour chase, a barn trap, fodder deception, and a large farmer escort. Wounded, he recalls Krag bullets, torn clothes, and loyal companions who refused to abandon him.
Tomorrow Washburn faces Topeka Medics in a third Topeka game within two weeks after wins over Atchison Athletic club 12 to 6 and Kansas City Painies Adentate. Washburn seeks new plays as the team freshens morale after Colorado trip losses.
Fragmented OCR item lists silk grades and price quotes. Mentions $1.50 and $2.75 ranges, $1.00 and $125 figures, and wool fabrics with prices shown in dollars. Specifics are garbled. reflects inconsistent price notation and catalog-like entries.
A Great Kid GLOVE Event offers $5 dowen Zalion and discounts of 15 percent from market costs on dress skirts from 1.59 and golf skirts from 1.98. Feather pillows white quilt lounge covers with new designs and prices 2.19 to 3.45. Limited stock available as items are showcased.
In Minnesota bids were opened for a new subway system in the state house. The executive committee approved two bids totaling 29,050 dollars from Clearepies Iron Raber and Stewart uy crea catia HEM, plus 88,775 dollars from Winslow Bros. Co. Chicago and 60,995 dollars from Caplin Iron Work Topeka. The work includes two wide stairways in each wing from basement to top floor, elevator area, balustrades, and an ornamental iron railing to separate the State Historical Society from other departments on the fourth floor.
Senator John T Chaney reports farmers in Pawnee Barber Rush counties are “wheat wild” with more wheat sown than ever. He notes rising land purchases by farmers and their sons buying adjoining farms as land offices remain crowded. The push westward appears sustained despite high prices and limited land availability.
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