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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1894
Page
8
Stevenson and Co advertises a Friday sale with 2000 yards of cotton goods arriving and reduced prices. Promotions include Maslin at 4c per yard and 5c yard on various cottons and ginghams, with numerous yards offered in light dark colors and fall shades. It promises one last chance to buy discounted Outing Cloths at 5c per yard amid price increases on cotton goods.
A new stock of Penangs arrived with many buyers waiting. The items are priced at 13 cents and claim to offer more value than anywhere else in town. Stevenson & Co. urges customers to visit and save money.
The board of education approved a change to the high school day with a single continuous session from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch and recreation will occur during a 20 minute break while the rest of the day mirrors the combined morning and afternoon periods under the old plan. The plan is experimental and inspired by successful implementations in other cities.
The Fourth congressional district committee lists Curtis appointments in September with speeches at Rogaville Junction City Baotler concty Morel Greenwood Neosho Palla and other locales. Several dates cover September 8 12 14 15 18 26 with appearances outside the district drawing Morris county and large expected crowds.
Chairman Breidenthal makes public a bundle of letters addressed to Dick Blue. The collection reveals internal opinions on policy matters and reactions from multiple civic groups. Readers see names of local organizations and dates tied to the correspondence.
Publicized correspondence from Republican state leaders shows intra party debate on silver policy. Letters discuss campaign messaging, meeting plans, and transportation favors for workers amid efforts to keep party unity and coordinate speakers in Topeka and other locations.
Social and personal column recalls visitors in town Miss Wheeler of Springfield Ill Miss Price of Dumbs and Miss Atchison of Leavenworth honored at a Berea event hosted by Miss Mond Horton and Miss Prescott. Birthday surprise for Miss Gertie Abbott at 1025 Madison street as friends gathered for games and refreshments. Alice Simpson and Joseph Page wed at 828 City Street with 75 guests and a cream brocade China silk gown for the bride. Several locals greet guests and plan travels to Denver Omaha Butte and Detroit while noting arrivals and departures across Kansas and nearby states.
Siiney Pickens, found guilty of burglary in district court, attempted escape as Deputy Sheriff Dan Jones escorted him toward the county jail. Pickens peppered the officer with cayenne, fired two shots, then surrendered. He is son of a policeman and previously imprisoned. The jury found him guilty at 10:80 this morning after evidence and arguments. The case involves Culver Bailey hardware store theft and stolen revolvers and razors. Ryan is to be tried later.
All the orphans from Ingleside and the Orphan Home were guests of Manager Lawler at the Topeks theater this afternoon. Clarence Huff and Moodty conducted the program and invited both institutions to attend the remaining performances of Uncle Tom's Cabin this week.
Sheriff Holmes of Dentur HL and Richard Powers, sought for grand larceny in Illinois, travel to Topeka. Powers cites ongoing litigation in Emporia and Holton, claiming ground for the case against him there, while awaiting lawful resolution before return east.
District Court suit filed by Police Captain Gish seeks 193 dollars from Topeka city. Gish was paid 75 dollars monthly, then cut to 6 dollars for seven months by the city council. He contends the council must cover all police commissioner expenses. Police Judge Ensminger represents Gish as attorney.
Mr. Harry Miller has gone to Colorado. James A. Troutman is in Baxter Springs this week. Mr. Johan Hampton of Mom Tennessee who was the guest of J. D. Garland has returned home. Mrs. Eperlda e called to Holton yesterday by telegram announcing she sees Allen of her sister Mrs. Wo, om.
The text lists various groceries with prices and pack sizes such as lemon extracts, cal bers, and mackerel. It appears as a catalog-like OCR fragment with miscellaneous items and odd spellings, including mentions of California and charging for packing and delivery to depot.
The Republican county central committee plans a large gathering next Tuesday night at Hamilton Hall. Charles Curtis is the sole advertised speaker with organized Republican flame club to parade on KeUasa Avenue prior to the talk. The event aims to showcase party enthusiasm and mobilize supporters.
North Topeka notices list Henry M Hale traveling to Kansas City and Wilkie Clark entering the State University at Lawrence. Local events include a wedding of Colum wan and Hertha Starbird, miscelaneous social mentions, a Benevolent Society meeting, and ordinary town updates from Green Kale stores to Topeka streets.
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