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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1900
Page
6
Local advertisement for Mills Dry Goods Co highlighting carpets curtains and draperies with prices on tapestries Brussels Wilton and Axminster carpets, maquette rugs and ells for BISSELL and Grand Rapids carpet sweepers including Ingrain Art Squares and door sizes in various finishes and prices.
Governor Roosevelt starts his last week of campaigning from Cortland to Elmira, stopping in Binghamton and Ithaca. He has driven 22,200 miles and vows a lighter day with three appearances. He defends his record against Bryan and criticizes tariff policy noted by McKinley administration.
The county treasurer’s year end settlement was completed Saturday with books found correct. Officials note ongoing work counting funds and ensuring accurate ledgers across departments.
A garbled ad touts Betansie Bloot Harm as a cure for a wide range of ailments from skin eruptions to deep seated diseases. It cites over 3,000 volunteer testimonials from Switt and Holliday and claims rapid purification and healing of sores, rashes, and other illnesses.
The office has reopened after nearly a month of work. Total county assets are 103 411 with 10 125 22 in banks. Major bank balances include First National 1 146 Merchants National 19 666 54 Centril National 18 796 21 Bank of Topeka 16 786 W State Savings 45 116. Distribution shows funds to Topeka mineral revenue sidewalk 1 300 33 paying alley 199 sewer 32 abating nuisance Latrest 75 open Garfield street 50 74 opening Di Jon street 107 County General revenue fund 14 000 1 superintendent poor Haws Kansas avenue bridge 149 Shawnee county funding refunding 5 891 A. TO 5 Frilomd 27 308 86 K D railroad 25 22 court bourne 417 40 Ranaus avenue bridge 9645 21
A severe storm with widespread damage extended across the northwest centered on La Crosse Wisconsin. Traffic on entering roads and rail lines was suspended for a day and only resumed late last night. The floodlike rain from Saturday to Sunday damaged bridges and roads, delaying trains and threatening total losses near $100,000.
London crowds greet City Imperial volunteers returning from South Africa as Queen Victoria and Prince of Wales observe from Marlborough House. Princess Louise and the Duchess of Argyle among dignitaries. Fleet Street displays honor as 12 battalions of troops, bands, and 24 000 soldiers march past in khaki with flags and decorations. The procession includes disabled veterans in carriages bearing the Red Cross flag and the Balaklava survivors on display.
A Topeka story touts a wide cushion range with different sizes by the dozen and coverings by the bundle. It promises cushions for porches libraries drawing rooms and dens to match mural tints and asserts economy. Prices range from 25c to $6.50 each.
An advertisement lists Irish Point Lace Panels for ball doors from 2.25 and tamboured muslin and ruffled babinet curtains from 2.00 to 5.00 a pair. White Irish Point and Swiss Mustin curtains, Brussels lace curtains and mercerized parlor hangings priced from 3.60 to 50.00 per pair across varied patterns and fabrics.
Advertised listings show couch covers at 1.95 with tapestry styles. Curtains range from 7.50 to 25.00 per pair with Bagdad Tapestry Portieres at 2.75 per pair and Nottingham styles nearby. White and Ecru draperies offered from 0.98 to 5.00 per pair.
Readable lines describe window coverings including sash and long curtains with dotted, flured and striped patterns. Prices show small increments at 106 cents for twill 450 yard length and related 0 to 40 inch options. Store offerings highlight fabric types and measurements for home decor.
Local shop advertises Point D’Esprit Nets with lace edges for curtains and varieties of shades. They offer hanging shades, grille work, fire screens, folding screens, umbrella stands, jardiniere stands, and water color shades in 7 foot length and 38 inch width.
Advertisement notes 3 yards of fabric with well fringed top and bottom sold at 2.75 dollars per pair.
Readable listing notes figured and Bagdad stripes tapestry fabrics 60 inches wide suitable for draperies priced at 50e per yard.
Henry Vaughn, a sixteen year old colored youth, was seriously injured Sunday when a shotgun discharged while he handled it hastily. The accident occurred on East Fifteenth Street near the Missouri Pacific tracks as Vaughn set the gun down and then drew the barrel toward him. Doctor Henry Koby treated the wound to his right leg. Vaughn is reported doing well and expected to recover. Vaughn is the son of Thomas Vaughn, longtime liveryman on West Sixth Street.
Cornelius J. Alvord longtime teller for the First National Bank of New York was arrested in Boston after arriving from New York and staying at a Huntington Avenue lodging under the name Mr. Smith while authorities investigated his movements and the details of the case amid other local notices and incidents.
Mr Bryan began the final week of his campaign with a 7 AM speech in Bainbridge New York after a late-night train from New York. Surging crowds greeted him and his wife Mira as he pledged to break his own record for speeches in a day. James Dahlin, Nebraska committeeman, announced the plan and touted a landslide in Bryan's favor. Bryan urged farmers to study issues and vote for change, noting Republican appeals to cities have waned.
Dr J D Countermine preached on local government and law order urging Christians to choose the side of Christ in the upcoming vote. He read a church pamphlet charging county officials with failing to curb vice and liquor and calling for political action aligned with Christian duty.
A local supplier advertises Bilbulines and Latines colorings for comforts curtains screens and cushions. Includes light and dark shades with glain and figured Demics patterns and Hungarian cloths priced from 12 to 0 per yard.
Advertisement lists cushion coverings in fabrics such as Demin Satin Silk and Velour. Prices start at 150 and go up to 200 with specials for cushions at 150 180 and 200.
The readable fragment warns voters to avoid deception at the polls and to uphold decency morality and law. It references God truth and admonishes staying away from deceit while urging civic responsibility and order. Names and specifics are unclear due to the damaged text.
Oakland resident A C Jones was shot Sunday afternoon by two boys, with one attacker arrested by Under Sheriff Hal Williams. The other boy fled as officers pursued, and a bystander Mrs Jotes reported two youths aiming at squirrels in her yard. Meanwhile, Shawnee County horticulturalists prepare for a Thursday meeting at the state house to exhibit fruits and garden products.
The piece mocks imperial fashion obsessions and misreads in a satirical notice about Austria and the Empress Eugenie. It parodies dress tastes, clinging to antiquated styles and exaggerates footwear anecdotes about royal figures, mixing whimsy with period tone.
A damaged clipping mentions Baars and The Kind Tou and a theatre in May. The readable text is scattered with errors but implies a local arts event or show at a theatre during a May period. Further specifics are unreadable.
In a discussion about naming a new western territory, General Denver and Stephen A. Douglas debate naming it after mountains or the local landscape. Denver mentions his Mexican War service and hints at a mountainous country meaning for the name Montana. The conversation reflects naming ideas and local language influence.
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