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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1894
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear names and phrases. The readable bits reference Benel Trecy and Allison, with possible mention of sow or ally context, but no coherent event, date, or outcome to verify.
General Tracy visits Topeka with President Harrison as he discusses the 1890s campaign outlook. He notes Allison as a likely Western Republican nominee and doubts Harrison as an active candidate unless sentiment shifts. Tracy quizzes on Jerry Simpson district and mentions a rumored $5000 bet on Lewelling that Heath denies. Col Moore, Democratic incumbent, is in town and faced questions about withdrawal.
Excerpts reveal party conflict in the Broond district with claims of a Republican edge and distrust of a Populist meeting leadership. Ex-Sheriff Wilkerson reports a Populist gathering where speaker misidentification caused friction and a clash over campaign tone. Also notes affidavits about two ex-union men dismissed for criticizing Jerry Simpson’s stance on a Washington saloon petition.
The district court finished its criminal docket twenty days ago and prosecutions include burglary with 23 cases, prize fighting, larceny, and assault. Several offenses remain in justice courts and will be transferred and tried next month after creation.
The Oxford Club, representing high society, met at the National Hotel last night and expelled a member intoxicated at their party who appeared in police court. Resolutions denounced his conduct and threatened expulsion for members who attend parties intoxicated or carry intoxicants or tobacco.
An order issued yesterday in the United States district court discharged J B Watkins as receiver of Watkins Mortgage Company of Lawrence. Watkins had been appointed April Foster on application of the Gir Insurance and Annuity Trust of Philadelphia. The discharge followed a motion showing the company’s condition warranted relief.
From High Government Authority and Dr Henry A Mott of New York. Government Chemist for the Indian Department, he tested baking powders and assessed their qualities. A recent careful re examination and analysis reveals his findings on brands in the market.
New York March 10 894 Dr Mott endorses Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder as superior for leavening strength purity and efficiency. He cites greater leavening power exceptional keeping qualities and wholesomeness noting a change from prior endorsements due to improved method to prevent deterioration.
The store reports crowds from today through last week as patrons praise the very low prices on different goods. Encouraged by appreciation, Stevon & Comp vows offerings that will surprise even the most economical buyers.
Read carefully our weekly offers for dress goods. 1000 yards of silk velvet in all colors priced at 59c, a velvet originally $1.00 but now 690 yards available at this week’s rate. Also 1000 yards of all wool French suitings in new designs and colors, regularly cheap at 850, now 450 for the week.
One lot of half wool Dress Goods in plain and fancy valued at 30c for 22c this week. A second lot of 40 in all wool Dress Goods previously as high as 50c now 29c. Four good buys offered this week argues strong value and limited time.
New millinery items arrive daily in the department featuring the latest designs and colors. Shoppers are urged to visit before selecting. A fresh invoice of fur capes has just been received, with an invitation to view the assortment and compare prices before purchasing.
A local dealer lists 500 dozen handkerchiefs arriving this week with prices from 4 cents to Duchess quality. Also 25 dozen ladies white handkerchiefs with lace edge at 5 cents each. China silk handkerchiefs in plain white and colored embroidered edges offered at 12 1/2 cents each.
Dark Charlies unsold at 3% cents closeout price. Save a few cents by buying now for winter comfort. Sample 4-4 Fine Brown Muslin offered at 30 cents this week to beat 5 or 6 cents. Full Standard Prints closeout from Te per yard. 4-4 Bleached Muslin remnants 15 to 30 yards, usually 7¢, now 4 1/2¢ per yard.
A brief entry describes another lot of 16 inch twill crash cloth in unbleached finish. It notes the fabric should be pressed or scrikeed to improve texture, better than linen, with emphasis on finishing quality.
A buyer seeks genuine Indigo Blue Prints this week offering best grade genuine quality. Seller promises regular cent quality and advises to supply yourself when they are five cents.
Buyer seeks to purchase this week, offering 8 cents per yard for brown muslin and a choice of dark outing cloths. Emphasizes savings with prices stated as 8 1/2 cents and 12 1/4? yards, aiming to stock winter wear and secure full line goods at a reduced rate.
Town sellers urge immediate purchase of Fin Zepher Ginghams at Lie yard for limited stock. Advertisers claim prices low and quantities scarce, targeting ladies with fast block hose as a weekly promotion.
The secretary of state filed charters for the Kansas Baptist Ministerial Association based in Topeka with officers in Topeka Lawrence and Salina and for the Salina Telephone Company with capital stock at 10,000. Separately the Topeka public schools show enrollment up 23 percent over four years with detailed counts across high schools and grade schools, while local theater notes describe performances at the Grand Opera House and the Crawford House, plus civic notices on registration, illness, and upcoming events.
Attorney General Little issued an opinion blocking the secretary of state from filing the Shawnee County Detective Association charter. Directors named include D. W. Wilkerson Arthur E. Wellman KF W Jacobs S Watts and W H Williams. The group aimed to furnish watchmen, guard property, aid in arrests, and patrol duties. Little warned such an organization would threaten public liberties and contradict Kansas law.
San Francisco October 24. Bequests of J V Delaveaga totaling 770000 are to be contested under California Civil Code section 101% which limits bequests to one third of the estate. The estate valued at 100000 will trim excess pro rata with the balance aiding a Santa Cruz deaf and dumb institute.
A trader announces going out of business and offers S50 baskets of Pine Tobac Cali Fornia grapes salvaged from a wrecked car at 26 cents each, claiming this is under 50 per pound.
A fragment obituary style note mentions De Witt’s Witch Hazel as a remedy for obstinate sores and piles. The text references known uses and improvises on medical remedies, naming Jones among readers aware of the product’s effects.
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