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Miss Calahan of New York representing Butterick Publishing Co will be at the counter for a week to explain the use of patterns to any lady who applies. She will be glad to assist during her visit.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1899
Page
6
No store can show you a better line
A retailer touts three of their $3.50 items as tomorrow’s sale. They are displayed together on a single table and marked at $2.98, promising superior value. The ad emphasizes low price and savings to attract customers.
Collarettes and Electric Seals Sale Notice
Our stock is large and our assortment is complete. Prices are advertised as low quality. Many have seen handsome electric seals priced at ten dollars. Tomorrow these items drop to seven dollars ninety five cents.
M'Hinley Hurries On To Fargo Mission
Fragmented report describes a hurried departure from the Twin Cities to Fargo for Dekots troops. The passage details a political gathering with speeches, cheers, and a tense, crowded scene in a building, noting cabinet members and audience reactions, amid a wartime atmosphere and calls for unity.
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Twin Cities
Fargo
Dekots
St Pus
Ger
McKinter
Gersh
Txelve
Howre Tn
Orien
United
Emus
Peace Wits
Woman Robber Arrest Sparks Local Inquiry
In a terse report from Atiz on October 1, Peart Hart, a woman inmate here, faces sedition charges tied to a theft incident. Investigators say Hart attempted to induce Sara Steaks to assist in illicit activity while authorities prepared for formal proceedings. The community awaits further details as the case develops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tustan
Atiz
Peart Hart
Postal Business Gains Washington October Report
Third Assistant Postmaster General Martin announced that for the quarter ending September, the increase over the same quarter last year in issuing postage stamps stamped envelopes and cards rose to nearly 14 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Martin
Not a Good Witness in Omaha Murder Case
Fragmented notes describe a murder case involving Gilbert Gates Jr and others. Testimony hints at a contentious trial with many names and alleged actions. Authorities reportedly arrested several suspects and confrontations with witnesses are referenced.
Mark Hanna's Call on Republican Convention Delegates
Chicago October 11 The Record reports Senator Marcie Hitne intends to issue a call for a meeting of the Republican National Committee in Washington. Delegates from Illinois are expected, with Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin pushing a plan to allocate delegates by the 1908 Republican vote, a move that has stirred strong reactions among national committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marcie A. Hitne
Republican National Committee
Washington
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Deeskent
Payne
Snutt
Earthquakes Rattle Santa Rosa After Night Shocks
A powerful quake struck Santa Rosa California at 9 PM and another at dawn causing chimneys to topple and plaster to crack while Petaluma felt no tremor. Two follow up shocks, similar but less severe, added to the excitement. A small fire in a refrigerator car in the Santa Fe yards near Puon was extinguished with minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Santa Rosa
Cal
Petaluma
Here
Santa Fe
Omoek Thuresay
Jubilee opens for Disciples of Christ mission work in Cincinnati
The Disciples of Christ jubilee begins in Cincinnati with delegates from three missionary societies and visitors from several countries. More than 20,000 are expected, and over half a million dollars were raised for missionary contributions this year. Featured events include the Lord’s Supper celebration at Music Hall with 5,000 communicants. The Christian Woman’s Board of Missions opened today with addresses by Mrs. O A Gurgess and Miss Loly A White, noting the society’s independent fund raising and disbursement under male authority. Chairs funded at state universities are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Alexander Kell
Garfeild
Jeremiah S. Black
Ohler Indiana
Illiois
Missouri
Iowa
Tucky
Tennessee
O. A. Gurgess
Loly A. White
Woman's Missionary Society
Bite
P. Coler
Ghar
Arm Art Soe
C. A. Young
Charlottesville
Fifty seven men desert from the Newport on the Connemaugh
Fifty seven soldiers deserted from the Newport and returned on the Cunne-miah. Among them were fifteen from the Fourteenth Infantry seven from the Third Artillery thirteen from the Fourth Cavalry two from the Twenty-second Infantry and one each from the Third Twentieth and Sixteenth Infantry. P Gibson of the Twentieth L Kline of the Fifty first Iowa and K Dedew of the Minnesota regiment also came on the Consemaugh.
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Pitty
Newport
Cunne- Miakh
Amon
P. Gibson
L. Kline
Iowa
K Dedew
Minnesota
Defective Engine No 39 Causes Partial Train Loss of Power
Defective engine No 39 near Long Thursday morning blew a left cylinder head while pulling train No 2 toward Topeka. Train halted in Topeka with one side, No 3 sent to shop for repairs and No 25 took the train east. Engineers Smyth and Williams were in charge recently after a similar right side cylinder head failure near Pagine stalled the train until a replacement engine arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Byron Smyth
Paul Willams
Pagiine
Kansas News Now Owned by Midland College Atchison
Midland College in Atchison has taken ownership of Kansas News, signaling a new era for the publication. Details on the transfer, governance, and future operations were announced by college officials this week.
Telescope donated to Midland College impresses astronomers
Atchison October 13 An eight inch refractor donated to Midland College has been tested and praised by Dr Frank H Clute of Johns Hopkins. The nine inch tube by Merz and Sons is valued at 500 dollars and mounted by John A Brashear. The instrument, with rosewood tube and brick pier foundation, exceeds local capabilities and rivals major observatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Midland College
Friends
Chicago
St. Louis
Lick Observatory
California
Merz & Sons
Muenchen
Germany
Frank H. Clute
Johns Hopkins University
Midland
Hopkins
John A. Brashear
Allegheny
Europe
Kansas University
Death by Own Action at Florence Woman’s House
Charles Healy, about 31, shot himself in the head with a 38 caliber revolver about 11:20 Wednesday night at Florence after leaving Mrs. Alburh’s residence. He was the eldest son of Fred Healy, a respected local farmer, and reportedly despondent about a relationship. Public motive not established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cbss
Healy
Florence
Charles Healy
Fred Healy
Thin Place
Making a Fortune in Klondike Mine Machinery
John Kroe wert writes of his brother Andy in Seattle buying about twenty thousand dollars in mining machinery for a Klondike property. The mine reportedly yielded over twenty thousand dollars after expenses in the first year, with one man taking out sixteen hundred dollars. Andy aims to return gear before winter to have it ready for spring operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Vet
John Kroewert
Andy
Seattle
Washington
Klondike
Argentine A Winter Resort Two Circuses Will Winter There
Argentine Oct i Lemon Fron arrives tomorrow and records winter quarters in the West end where they wintered last year. The announcement drew mixed feelings as residents weigh the depredations of Hajoh tueling and the bid by Cumey vile people to host the show. Walter Maing show also seeks its winter home with menagerie and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Walter Maing
Bank of Turon Robbery Leaves $722 Missing
Turon Oct 13 insurance adjusters are here adjusting the losses of the Bank of Turon robbed Wednesday morning. Books show $722 missing with two dollars found on the Missouri Pacific track north of town where the robbers escaped on a hand car. The big safe was wrecked and no clue to the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turon
Bank of
Salina Chicken Show Preparations Underway
October 12 Saline County Poultry Show and Pet Stock association held a lively meeting last night. Attendees planned preparations for a December exhibition and approved a committee on awards and one on premiums. President Hayward appointed Wards, W. Sheril, W. W. Decry, and HA. Mayo to the committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline County Poultry
Hayward
W. Sheril
W. W. Decry
HA. Mayo
Local Committees Begin Work on Premium Plans
L. B. Arnold and E. A. Benjamin addressed members while J. W. Blair and others, including Jas Ty Hayward Grant Gaines W. W. Melott and A. J. Kerns, said committees should start work immediately on premium structures. Several association matters were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Arnold
E. A. Benjamin
J. W. Blair
Jas
Ty Hayward
Grant Gaines
W. W. Melott
A. J. Kerns
Clay Center Hosts Topeka Presbyterians Reception
Clay Center October 15 fifty ministers and elders attended a two day season of churches convened here Tuesday afternoon. Visitors were entertained free of charge by resident Topeka district members. Attendees expressed appreciation for Clay Center citizens and enjoyed the meetings held during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Thor
Clay Center
Presbyterian Church
Murder Near Troy In Driver Robbery Case
An unidentified man was murdered Tuesday night while riding in a buggy through the Sue and Fox reservation in Ort. county. He was taking a woman to heroines in the neighborhood. The body was found next morning and the woman is missing, believed kidnapped. Authorities suspect the motive tied to arrests of hog thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Terone Vero
Qian
Sue and Fox
Heroine
Deroth
Euns
Marble Works Destroyed in Pittsburg Fire
Fire Wednesday night destroyed Pittsburg marble works a major regional stone supplier. A spark from a passing locomotive is believed to have started the blaze which consumed the building and adjacent sheds. Monument stock and granite marble were ruined, with losses amounting to several thousand dollars though only 3000$ in insurance coverage. Inadequate water pressure hindered any salvage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsbure
Vel
Pittsburg
Prisco
Carrie
Stacey released from federal prison plans Topeka residence
Leavenworth Oct 15 Calmet A G Stacey was released from the federal prison where he served for misuse of the mails. He appeared to be mentally unsettled over marital troubles and announced plans to make Topeka his future home while stating he will engage in business there but would not specify the nature of the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Calmet
A. G. Stacey
Colonel Stacey
Topeka
Taavenworth
Bernard Flesher
Mr and Mix Flesher
Europe
Mr. Plesher
Colorado Mountains
New York
Presbyterian Synod in Session at Concordia
The Presbyterian Synod of Kansas is in session at Concordia for a three day programme with noted divines present. The meeting opens October 13 with delegates from local churches gathering to discuss church affairs and theological matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia
Presbyterian Synod of Kansas
Kansas ministers' devotional and talks in city mission
Kansas pastors from across the state gather for a multi day home missions program. Rev A H Harshaw of Juno leads Friday devotion with Rev A W Hulsey D D of New er presiding. Saturday features speeches by several doctors and ministers including Dr Kirkwood Dr Miller Dr Denies and Dr Paige of Leavenworth with Dr Dixon of New York. Sunday hosts a Sunday school meeting and a social problem discussion led by Rev Dr Bracken Rev Dr Bishop and Dr Blayney. A general consecration meeting closes the event with Rev Dr Hageman of Washington presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
A. H. Harshaw
Junoon City
A. W. Hulsey
J. D
Kirkwood
Miller
B. H
Ing
O Home
Paige
Leavenworth
John Dixon D. D
New York
Baptist Church
Bracken
Bishop
Salina
Will Presias
WS. Banker
Lawrence
Blayney
Abilene
Hageman
Washington
Kan
Benevolent Doctors Offer Free Three Months Care
A British Medical State group opens a permanent Topeka branch at 9 Topeka avenue offering three months of free services to all invalids who call before November 15. Includes consultation examination and minor operations with no charges, curing many diseases and deformities, led by Dr S Edward McCully with office hours 9 am to 9 pm, no Sundays. The day ends with a dinner and dance after a successful session.
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Tate
Topeka
Topeka Avenue
Ore
Deai
Edward McCully
Notter
Pateen
Tof Qi Biante
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