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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1899
Page
8
Advertises new suit styles with sizes and broad color range. Everyday price listed as 3.50, sale at 2.97 for tomorrow through the week. Claims large demand in big cities, notes receipt of about twenty suits. Mentions Butterick patterns and price points from 7.50 to 15.00.
One case of 40 doz heavy ribbed cotton Vests fleece lined offered at 19¢ each. Ladies ribbed one-half wool Vests and Pants with silk trimmed vests priced at 50¢ each. Children grey ribbed fleece lined Vests and Pants sizes 20 to 34 discounted: 20 and 22 15¢, 24 and 26 20¢, 28 to 30 25¢, 32 and 34 80¢.
Table Linens department announces a rush preparation to meet demand. The linen buyer reports a peak readiness to supply customer needs with strong stock and prompt service.
Four days of receipts fill gaps in stock. A pretty jacket costs 34.00 and 5.00 buys other children’s wear for ages 4 to 12 and even misses up to 18 years. Opportunity note indicates substantial selection and value in kids outerwear.
If you live within one hundred miles of Topeka and spend one hundred dollars on furniture carpets or draperies we pay your fare one way and deliver goods free. If you live fifty miles and spend one hundred dollars we pay fare both ways and deliver free. If you buy fifty dollars and live fifty miles away we pay fare one way and deliver free.
A catalog entry describes one case containing 40 dozen cotton fleeced and wool fleece shirts and drawers. Prices are marked for quick sale with 39 cents per garment for cotton fleeced items and 50 cents for wool fleece pieces. French neck shirts and pearl button trims noted.
A flood of notes from Topeka recounts Twentieth Century preparations for the big event. Decorations and building work are underway for the Twentieth reception with churches planning special services and city groups coordinating a large parade and display. Local troops, cadets, and civic organizations are mobilizing for community events and a public celebration in Lawrence and Topeka.
Washington reports indicate President McKinney plans to urge Congress to fund a commission to examine China’s commercial and industrial conditions. The move signals a potential policy shift with emphasis on protecting American interests while opposing unequal treatment by foreign powers. Navy actions and market expectations frame broader imperial and economic concerns.
A Washington dispatch reports US policy toward Samoa remains firm against German partition plans. Secretary Long confirms plans for naval force deployment to the South Atlantic region as part of Washington's stance, reflecting widespread hope to preserve existing territorial arrangements.
New York telegraph reports a softer market with lower gold movements and cautious stance from the Bank of England. Bankers are urged not to push discount rates down as money remains ample at two to three percent, with gold reserves up 21 million since three weeks prior.
An assortment of black jerseys for ladies capes and golf plaids for golf capes with golf fringe has been received at the trimming counter.
Mail from Congo reports Captain Mohun, once U S consul at Zanzibar, commanding the Tanganyika Congo telegraph expedition, engaged at Zangull in July with ten Europeans. Belgian Baron Bhamis sent three companies to assist. Cannibals inflicted torture on the wounded. Approximate enemy strength 1500, losses 400 killed and 600 wounded. Belgian losses nine killed four wounded. enemy fled toward Tanganyika.
New York officials prepare for the murder trial of Roland B. Molineux in the district attorney office. The case against him involves Mrs. Katharine J. Adams. Trial slated for November 12 likely in the criminal branch of the supreme court. A special panel of 3000 talesmen will be drawn to select a jury.
President Roosevelt issues a proclamation designating November 30 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. He praises national prosperity and the nation's forward course as it meets its destiny, urging citizens to acknowledge duties tied to that path.
London, Oct. 30 Princess Isabel of Orleans wed at St. Raphael's church Kingston with the Duke of Orleans giving her away. The ceremony was officiated by the Bishop of Southwark with Parisian and London priests. Royal guests included the Countess of Paris and the Princess of Wales. The wedding breakfast followed at York House Twickenham with over 500 gifts reported.
Santa Fe offices in San Francisco report three Twentieth Kansas trains leaving Oak land pier. First left at 12:44 pm, second at 12:55 pm, third at 1:03 pm. Progress updates will reach Santa Fe offices until they reach Albuquerque, then Topeka, with arrival times contingent on on schedule.
Mrs Barnes wife of W O Barnes and mother of Charles W Barnes died Sunday morning at 611 West Tenth Avenue after years of illness from paralysis strokes. She was born in West Car a Ohio in 1844 and married at 21. End came quietly at home with husband, son and a niece present.
A simple 2:15 p.m. prayer service at the late Mrs. Barnes’s home, led by Rev. McParland of the M. E. church, preceded her body being transported by train to Ohio for final burial beside her parents in West Bedford. A quartet performed her favorite anthems.
In Benson Minnesota a woman named Tranck feared to climb over a stock car while going to church yesterday. The car started with its bumpers and carried her one mile to a home where she was found by witnesses. The incident involved a witnessed fall and a reddened hand, with medical care sought after the abnormal haul.
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