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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1895
Page
3
A new telephone company has been formed at Emporia, Kansas. The venture brings local business interest and promises improved communication services for residents and merchants in the area. The founders include regional entrepreneurs and investors seeking to expand telephony across the state.
Aventsos April 4 reports Aylar, foreman of a Missouri Pacific bridge gang led by F. W. Tanner, fell from a bridge on the Wyandotte road while straightening dome piling with a jack screw. He shouted a warning to workers below, but the piles recoiled after the jack slipped, throwing him 25 feet to his death. He left a widow and three children and belonged to Modern Woodmen and United Workmen.
A fragment claims that cod liver oil emulsion aids digestion in milk intolerant children and accelerates growth in puny or emaciated persons when ordinary foods fail. The text remains incomplete and reads like an advertising snippet from a vintage medical ad.
Ten year old Grover Leeper hanged himself today after discussing lynching with companions. He used a hitching strap over a pole and a box, swinging until death, while friends witnessed the tragic act in O'Neill Nebraska. The incident adds to a grim list of local fatalities and comes amid unsettling talk of violent acts.
April 4 at Astor House a convention of trap shooters formed the American Trap Shooters League to fix dates and establish events rules across the United States. Officers elected include President K H Breidenthal and vice presidents Irby Bennett Col J T Anthony and C H Mowry with Edward W Banka as secretary and treasurer.
Mrs Lease protests the new state board of charities organization and its secretary selection at the asylum meeting. Morton Albaugh was elected president and George A Clark named secretary amid claims of illegality. Lease vows supreme court action to join the board and contest Butler’s temporary assignment and removal terms.
William Lake was executed by electricity at 12 45 pm in the state prison New York for the murder of Emma Louisa Hunt, a servant at the Van Camp homestead Carlton in October last year. Lake fled after the crime, admitted guilt, and declined provocation or excuse. He spoke of illegitimacy coloring his life and said he welcomed his day of execution.
Tecumseh coal dealer G Blakely was badly shaken and injured after his runaway team dragged him along Hast First Street about 10 o'clock this morning. He collapsed near a building, then again while pursuing the horses, and was carried to the city jail for examination. City Physician Hibben said internal injuries but not dangerous. wife remained with him.
The Rock Island lines have not decided on Sunday excursions to Kansas City this summer. Passenger Agent T J Anderson said they will likely do nothing unless compelled by competitors. He opposed unloading Kansas money into a Missouri town and stated he does not believe in the plan.
Governor Morrill made two appointments to the state board of dental examiners. Dr. A. M. Callsham of Topeka was reappointed, and Dr. T. L Hatfield of Marshall county was named to succeed L C Wasson of Topeka, whose term expired. Other members include Det. L Van Fossen of Kansas City and Dr. J. C. Houx of Columbus.
In Topeka a jewelry dealer Alphonse Ven Laeys was arrested for mortgaging a safe said to belong to John F. Carter and will be tried in Justice Furry's court. Aronson Molley and Horace W. Newcomb quarreled at the fairgrounds. Molley settled and Newcomb was arrested and will face Justice Furry. Nick Hansen sues Henry Kueble for 207 dollars in wages, with German testimony and an interpreter possible. John Sandmeyer, injured at Sauts Fe machine shops, lost three fingers and was sent to Ottawa hospital. Dr. Eggleston returns from Chicago. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething. Thomas Dolan & Co raise cloth weaving department wages by 15 percent after a committee's request. increase effective immediately.
Topeka delegates travel this afternoon to attend the Lawrence convention of the Baptist Young People union. Rev W H Hotchinson of North Topeka presided at the opening. K W L Trumbull spoke on Equipment for Personal Work. Ina Hopkins of North Topeka will read on welcoming strangers. J B Thomas of Topeka will contribute Gems From Consecrated Life. Tomorrow Jesse Shaw of the As will preside. Rev E Meredith of Big City reads on Young People and the State Convention. Orders for ice can be left with J F Atchison. Crystal Ice Co will supply ten pounds daily for $1.50 per month. Furman’s shows the best of child’s...
The April 4 market report shows wheat opening firm with mixed moves and selling pressure in some contracts, corn holding steady then firm, and oats and hogs varying by region. Provisions edged higher on packer buying while receipts and shipments across Kansas and Texas collars reflected active trading and cautious demand. Prices at Chicago and other centers indicated modest gains for May futures with demand and export interest noted.
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