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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1898
Page
5
One case of children's seamless cotton hose with double knees and heels sold at 15c per pair. All wool boys knee pant suits offered at $2.39, with cassimere and clay worsted suits discounted from $4.00 to $3.25 and $3.50. Highlighted items include fine stock and wool fabrics, with sale tomorrow starting at 9.00.
The page lists assorted grocery items with prices, including Lion Coffee ten cents per pk, Shawnee Brand coffee, Our Millipsil Baking Powder two twenty five, Fresh country Eggs per dozen, Butter at various prices, Purified Vinegar, Mason jars, Diamond and Silk soaps, oats, Navy Beans, Cream Cheese, Sugar Syrup, Molasses, Ginger Snaps, Flour, Apricots, Matches, Butter, Soda Crackers, Tobaccos, and various meats with per pound rates.
Sergeant Major Fraderick reports on the regiment's mood as transfer prospects and Hawaii plans hover in the air. He notes men crave home, relief from confinement, and better marching orders while detailing promotions, staff changes, and the strain of political influence on the unit. The piece highlights Camp Merritt hardships, band acclaim, and leadership remarks from Col Funston and Gen Merriam.
Society notes list numerous local residents and visitors. A long roster mentions Mona Ralabackee Kansan City, Marie Brooks, May McParland, Lillian McFarland, Emily Billote and many others traveling to and from Denver, Colorado Springs, Chicago, Holton and Topeka. Several teach or work in schools, attend festivals, and plan trips to Lincoln, Cincinnati, and Wyoming.
Paris dispatch reports rising demand for revisiting the Dreyfus trial as Colonel Henry’s forged document scandal spreads. Public opinion questions the 1896 verdict and implicates General du Boisdeffre, stirring military leaders toward a possible revision.
Henry Rochefort cites that Paris based officers of the French general staff have requested reassignment to their regiments. The war minister is testing all evidence from the Dreyfus and Zola trials to find forgeries. Indications point to a renewed public demand for a new fair trial for the prisoner on Devil's Island, with delays likely.
Samuel H. MacLean of Morris town moves to file the charter after a long dispute over weather caused delays. The Kansas City based company, also in New York and Caney, Kan, aims to manage securities, real estate, and creditor disputes with 5 000 000 capital stock and a slate of directors including Samuel M. Porter James W. Minner and Samuel B. H. Barr.
In St Louis on September 2, ex Third Baseman Cross sues for back pay from the Phillies. He alleges a contract calling for 2.8 plus extras contingent on conduct and a certificate at term end. Cross admits missing the certificate but says he fulfilled stipulations and deserves the extra money. case under advisement with a decision due in weeks.
The convention acted as an administration body with unanimous approval in speeches and votes. Major Lacey as temporary chair opened with a keynote while Senator Allison, repeating the line, affirmed firm support for the administration. Some hoped for stronger statements on imperial holdings, yet delegates believed the actions reflected the national government’s voice and remained satisfied.
On Porto Rico General Miles departs and General Brooke assumes command of island troops. Brooke plans a northward move from Piedras while THeooke retains control of forces on this side. Telegraph operations shift to Colonel Glassford as ships yards burn in Toronto. The day’s notices mention a lawn fete, a carnival rehearsal, and a Santa Fe rail trip promotion with Queen Baking Powder advertised.
The Star Grocery advertises daily arrivals of canned goods evaporated fruits and groceries at unusually low prices. It lists Armour's fat family fish coffee oats beans rice syrups butter eggs lard Cottolene and brand names with bulk items and pack sizes, urging readers to watch ads for bargains.
Neighborhood items from North Topeka list residents traveling to Ohio and Cincinnati, a reform school update, guests visiting in Baldwin Hoyt Rossville and Park Street, plus a school supper at the reform school and a dress sale advertisement. Local names include Will Bitter, T Stickie, Hugh Crundas, Lizzie Hamilton, Mary Hohnbaum, Elmer Miter, J E Wh, N D Kuhn, Maud Myers, G B Wallace, Isaac Norris, and staff at the Santa Fe Junction and the Rossville area.
Local women met with Attorney A M L Thames to form the Twenty third Kansas Hospital Aid association. They aim to supply hospital materials to the colored volunteers at Santiago and to enlist state wide relative support. Officers elected include President Lulu B Russell Secretary B H Watkins Treasurer J H Guy and G W Guy as corresponding secretary. First meeting set for next Thursday afternoon. Pullman sleepers and free chair cars to Cincinnati via Santa Fe on September 6 1898 round trip $16.10.
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