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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1902
Page
8
Ladies velvet stock collars trimmed with cut steel and beads lined. priced 25 cents and 50 cents. Horn and celluloid 12 by the dozen. all silk taffeta ribbons Nos 22 and 40 black and colors. 156 per dozen or 10 cents per yard. Grampian fleece extra quality dress fabric 25 inches wide. 1240 per yard. Extra heavy wool Melton cloth 54 inches wide in black brown navy. 25 cents per yard.
Avenue prices cannot compete with The Model which imports the same hats from eastern dealers at astonishingly lower costs. Shoppers can save by buying now.
The notice reports the replacement of Swift by Adam KupeLoseN Mine UE tele Hioe as head, with background on location and prior post. It notes Mr Adamy comes from the General Kalroad of New Jovavy, based in Jersey City, and mentions Sultt Denne's long tenure in the Mel Istiand church administration. The brief hints at upcoming reorganizations and community interest in the change.
A damaged notice reports progress on the Schuylkill Water Way project in Morristown Pennsylvania. It notes work on the creeks and channels, with repairs ongoing and several craft entries awaiting launch as the river system nears completion for coal transport.
Russell Sage remains under care after a serious illness with pneumonia note and favorable reports this morning. Doctors at Cedarhurst and Bottweil discuss prognosis while Sage shows signs of sleep and recovery, with family awaiting further updates on his condition.
An unclear passage discusses Joe Osborne and Mr Seure with references to a cashiers point, a secured debt, and vaults where securities held as collateral for loans are kept. It notes joint holdings in the names of Mr Bare and another individual to avoid early opening and to allow delivery of securities to borrowers upon repayment.
In St Louis the former delegate Jim Decker, indicted months earlier for perjury and bribery, was found in a sister’s backyard after a midnight search. Officers Menton and Hesdy recognized him at his home doorway and escorted him to the Four Courts for bond, amid lingering allegations and a web of associates tied to Derker & Hoover and Robertson.
Report states repairs to the United States Army transport Dix, valued at over five dollars, are contracted and will be completed shortly. The work aims to restore operating readiness of the Dix for Navy and Army use.
Reported wreck of an AA Penney ganty passenger train from New York in front of Menlo York station Menlo Park Metuchen New Jersey this morning results unclear with one killed outright and many injured according to sparse readable details
A guidance item states infant formula should use cow milk from healthy well fed cows kept under proper care and dairy oversight. It mentions Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed Milk as a prepared product using advanced, scientific methods.
A Denver writer claims a bold Topeka holdup spun a wild tale of cattleman pranks and police chase. He recounts sleeping at Throup Hotel after a spree, describes buying a Colt revolver and cartridges, and praises the sensational night of September 12 while taunting authorities. The letter, dated Denver and signed with initials, lampoons local cops and hints at future escapades.
A Denver address linked to a letter suggests the "Jane highwayman" involved in a September 12 Topeka crime spree. Police note the suspect sought guns and drugged powder, robbed Frank Lewis and others, and evaded capture near Rock Island. The report attributes motive to rekindling a cow-tay era of town shooting.
Judge Hagen Radelent presided as several divorce petitions surfaced. Mrs Alford sought decree from William Alford amid claims of desertion and failure to support their child, while others linked to Wakaruen and Atkinson faced dismissal or pending outcomes. The day’s proceedings included bail conditions and court orders for decrees.
London reports exports to America show no increase in the past month while shipments to the United States are expected to fall. The British treasury faces higher export duties as Sir Michael goes on to press his measures.
Mrs J J Gorman emerged as a surprising winner in a Tepeta Gun Club shoot challenging top marksmen. Notable scores included Shealy near the top, with Jesse Emott and O Hungate also among the high performers as 25 blue rocks targets tested the contestants.
Mrs Fannie Harris failed to appear as the custody dispute over the Kay children proceeds. The case centers on alleged mistreatment linked to Jay Kay and the feud between Kay family branches involving the Wey parents.
London dispatch says Commandant Britamie has retired from Madagascar and that entry to the island is totally unsuited to Boer colonials. Melbourne wheat crop failure reported as the Methourite correspondent notes poor harvest in northern Victoria with widespread drought and appeals for government aid.
A luncheon hosted by Miss Helen Thompson precedes the October 24 marriage of Miss Mlee Vera Law to Albert Turner. President and Mrs. Norman Plass host Washuba College faculty at Library Hall tonight. Mrs. Cart Nellis entertained in Miss Lida Bergen’s honor at 1505 Tenth Avenue West. Guests included Thomas Grey Kennedy, Mrs. Lee Clinton Forbes, and others from Morganville, Kansas City, Oak, and Topeka. St John’s military students from San Vina plan a Christmas dance at Steinberg’s Hall in Topeka.
A collage of social and literary notices, invitations, and gatherings. mentions of Mrs Bartholomew leading study groups on Victorian art, a Manhattan Beach house party planned with Mr and Mrs Norton, multiple birthday and wedding style announcements, and various residents traveling or returning from trips, all set in a neighborhood context.
Advertises Teal Choice Coffees and Pure Spices with offers of low prices and incentives. Claims 11 pounds of H E Standard Granulated Sugar for 50 cents, no conditions, and a promotion on Monday October 13 giving 1 pound Sovereign powder and a satin table cover to purchasers.
The ceremony for Miss Pearl Jants and Mr Chorin Hoag took place Monday night with limited relatives present. Mrs Myrtle Poynter sang and Luke Tacle Pennyhacker played the welding mare. The bride wore a white gown with gloves. the couple will reside at 42 Jefferson Street, Mer, after a wedding trip to Chicago.
A disjointed OCR fragment describes relief efforts and medical aid, mentioning a district in distress and a doctor named Geo W Stansteld. It references rapid relief within six hours and notes about medicines and retention of water, implying emergency response for an urgent health situation.
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