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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1903
Page
9
Barnum's at 619 Kansas Avenue announces a closing out sale with all items priced at cost until they cease business on February 1 1904. The store claims a stock of over 30000 dollars in dry goods carpets and furnishings with most new and clean for the season. Some leftovers priced at 25 and 33 cents on the dollar.
Catalog of infant and children garments including capes coats dresses and jackets. Notes fine cashmere zephyr yarn sacques walking coats flannel and flannelette dresses and embroidered items. Ladies jackets plush capes and dress skirts priced from modest to premium with many items shown as last season stock halved.
Raw cotton up and costs rising. buyers urged to stock now. Prices fall below current wholesale due to long-placed orders. 81 and 36 inch Percales varied styles and prices from 6 to 12 cents. German Calicos and Best Shirtings highlighted. Cheviots and Tickings noted. Skirt Linings offered in multiple shades per yard.
A late stage catalog note highlights cotton fleeced undergarments from Misacs and Children's sizes at deeply reduced prices per case, including Ladies Union Suits, Swiss Ribbed Vests, and Men's Sanitary Underwear. It advertises heavy bargains on cotton, wool, and Union blankets, with broad price cuts and limited quantities.
Washington report notes Representative Elder Mas forks toward flood prevention with a plan to fund food storage and river tributary reservoirs in Kansas and Nebraska. Senate and House debates outline proposed $25,000 for Fort Boott national cemetery repairs amid neglect and decay. Kansas political alignments shift as factions back Loomis and Pollock, while U.S. District Attorney Dean and Marshal Mackey maneuver over endorsements and a prison transfer.
Kansas readers mock an editor for misreporting Cyrus Leland and D W Mulvyane as allies. The paper notes Leland and Mulvyane push to appoint Charles Blood Senith to succeed Jude Hook as United States district judge, framing a united effort.
Omaha reports a federal grand jury probe into Senator Dietrich and Hastings postmaster Jacob Fisher for conspiracy and bribery. U S District Attorney Summers was summoned to Washington by President Roosevelt to oversee forthcoming testimony and help prepare for the trial, with Dietrich expected back early next week.
Lincoln Neb Nov 2 The Nebraska athletic board contemplates a public stance but may discuss the controversy privately as Kansas severed relations after the Carmack affair. A faculty member accuses Kansas of delaying disclosure, questions affidavits, and notes transfer talks with Kansas City. Washburn College of Topeka may replace Kansas in Nebraska schedule. Nebraska predicts Kansas will regret its action.
Washington reports the House approves the Cuban reciprocity treaty bill by 335 to 21. Democrats push for amendments but are defeated. Mr Williams objects to recommitment. Mr Cannon defends the House’s right to vote. Debate ends near 4 o clock with a small celebration by supporters. Major issue centers on Republican protection policy and party lines. Governor McClellan presides briefly as chairman. Also mentions unsettled bank statements.
Warned citizens of Green Mountain North Dakota were forced to stay indoors as three explosions shook the village. Robbers looted in the streets, securing $1,000 in cash and valuables before escaping on a handcar. Police offered no further details.
Wellington reports that a preferential trade bill adopted November 1 places a 20 per cent duty on goods now duty free from non British Empire countries. It doubles cement duties and adds 50 per cent on items including bicycles boots china ware clocks toys firearms and potted fish among others.
W J Bryan of Nebraska visits England on his first trip abroad. He meets the American ambassador, visits Westminster Abbey, and hears A L Asquith speak at Guild Hall, with praise at the reception and plans to hear Chamberlain. Also note free medical treatment offers and a cigar promotion in the item.
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