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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1895
Page
3
In Ewronia and Emporia reports Major Calvin Hood discusses economic health, silver sentiment shifts, and the likelihood of no distinct Silver Party with Republicans leaning toward silver coinage. Other items note a Scribner’s Monthly scam, a court appearance for James W. Nutt, a new Methodist pastor in Lawrence, and Northwest Kansas M E conference events.
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Prrresons Pennsylvania April 3 says the Maher Kilrain bout set for April 18 has been canceled. Backer J Quinn claims Kilrain refused to settle within six rounds for the entire receipts, leaving the Baltimorean unwilling to take the task. Chickens are animals, Shawnee County judge rules in cockfight case.
A sprawling recap of Kansas sports gossip and events. Missing boxers Jack Perry and Joe Galloway surface in a shanghai tale from Port Townsend, while Jim Hall issues a 165 pound challenge and conflicts spill into Kansas towns. Baseball, cycling, fishing plans, and local athletic undertakings mix with racing and prize fights across Topeka, Leavenworth, Wichita, and Kansas City, including team signings and upcoming matches.
George Hanley faces a preliminary examination in Justice Furry's court on alleged store thefts from Johnson and Nebel. Key witnesses include Johnson and Nebel with others subpoenaed. defense sees potential for binding over, while state hints at additional evidence including past arson.
Mrs Mary H Lease arrives with her son to the asylum to testify before investigation committees and attend the formation of the new state board of charities. The group includes Morton Albaugh Senator K E Wilforkson Walter N Allen Mary E Lease and Senator M A Householder. Governor Merrill appointee George A Clark may replace Lease or Householder may exit. The board will appoint superintendents and officers, with many Populists expected to lose jobs within a week.
A letter from Indianapolis National Guardsman Q C Wharton describes Queen Liliuokalani as a prisoner in Honolulu. He says she is housed upstairs over barracks with a woman attendant and that natives, many musicians, entertain and sing daily, with five years expected.
Waterntown N Y April 6 In a 26 to 1 vote during a Chaumont Presbyterian session pastors resignation was requested from Rev Wm Cleveland brother of President Cleveland amid reported political tensions Cleveland plans to appeal to the presbytery and remaining details note the local commerce ads and events such as Spring Footwear Furman’s shoe bargains and a local lecture by Prof Connett at Bijou conclude the short item
The Hub Clothing company staged a lavish opening in Topeka with a bustling crowd, electric lights, ornate window displays, and a full assortment of men and boys wear. Ladies carried souvenirs including dainty caps and cups as Leo Steinberg of Lawrence and Mrs J Gerson of Newton attended with local hosts Mr. and Mrs Heyman and Mr Smoot of Kansas City.
The asylum investigation committee met in the Real Estate building today with motions over W A Bird’s appearance as state attorney due to his prior ties to Dr McCasey. G C Clemens learned James Butler’s case will be heard last. Senator Householder missed today because of a family illness. the panel will decide order of remaining cases this afternoon. The Young Saddier street act was announced for Thursday April 4 with all invited. Bijou tonight features singing and dancing with admission 23.
In early Washington stock days a leading actor fell ill from drink just as the curtain rose. The manager announced a sudden bill change citing a severe bowel complaint. The stage manager, with a Dublin drawl, delivered the line to the amused audience.
A Pittsburgh Dispatch report quotes a leading cork maker explaining that champagne corks cost seven to ten cents each. They are cut by hand from Catalonia wood and undergo strict selection and testing to ensure perfect sealing. He notes American corks are rare and could be made domestically but at lower profit.
Myron D. King governor's private secretary testifies he left with veto message fifteen minutes before midnight joined by Custodian Griffin. Rioters Adams Allen Boardinaid burst into carriage. Allen wrested lever, Adams struck King breaking a rib while Griffin gained control of the lever after face blows. King’s account aligns with prior statements. he required court house transport. Citizens who witnessed the riot have been summoned to testify before the grand jury.
In New York ex governor Hogg of Texas said he acted within his authority when issuing requisitions for Rockefeller and other indicted men. He defended his actions as carrying out state laws while noting the indictments still hang over them. He discussed Texas agriculture and warned farmers against relying on cotton ever again.
Finished by the Associated Press State Journal Patchy market notes show April wheat opening lower and then steady at Monday close. Cables steady and northwest receipts light. May wheat opened 3/16 lower at 5 3/4 and rose to 5 3/4. Corn opened 1/8 lower at 46 1/2 and traded up. Oats firm, May 29 1/2 to 30 1/4. Provisions firm on light hog receipts. May pork and rib values listed. Kansas City and Texas markets show mixed cattle and hog receipts with steady to higher quotes on select grades.
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