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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1895
Page
5
Dialogue unfolds on a marriage proposal with a sly twist as one suitor reveals the plan was provisional if refused. The piece ends with a sales aside about Beggs Blood Purifier and Blood Maker and then a local laundry ad.
Watch sale ads detail second hand Elgin and Waltham timepieces with prices from $10 to $50. Listings describe Jewelled adjusted Elgin in 45 dwt 14k gold cases and other grades, Rockford ruby jewels, and various cases including solid gold and silver. Buyer notes indicate many watches may be near-new with factory finishes.
Osawatomie asylum figures prominently in a report of state house gossip. J L Bristow’s influence yields a foreman position for his father at fifty dollars monthly, with other forestry salaries noted. Son of Mike Heery cited in plumbing post, and bids by rival firms under scrutiny. Also covered: new Kansas City belt railway charter, Judge Snider’s fire insurance venture, county funds banking law questions, and assorted office changes.
The Metropolitan Opera company train from St Louis to Boston was delayed over half an hour after Emma Eames Story injured her right hand as she prepared to retire to her sleeper car around 5 o'clock this morning. Doctor Chattus Helm found the middle finger nail torn and the ring finger badly bruised. The nail was replaced and held with a handkerchief.
A special congregational vote at the First Presbyterian Church shows 108 members favor a change in pastor Dr. B Alderson while 268 oppose. Despite the majority backing retention, prominent members believe the pastor may resign to allow the church to seek a new leader.
Senator M A Householder Dr Kai Berg Dr Brothers and T Al Andrews testified before the asylum investigation committee. Dr Brothers described how aged patient H D Francia was kicked in the hip last summer and left to suffer hours before wounds were dressed. He said he and colleagues waited until morning for an operation due to lack of attendants. The account was previously reported by the State Journal.
A humorous exchange features a father showing his firstborn and weighing it at seven pounds two ounces. The friend questions if that is a large baby while comparing it to a trout. Maude Brown, keeper of the Sixth Street road house, has been released from county jail after serving her sentence.
Chicago philanthropists decline a large potato patch project. Leaders say soil varies across districts from sandy Lake View to poorer south side ground, requiring costly preparation and distance to cultivable land. Jane Addams notes Hull House area would yield little and project costs would hinder aid.
Ramsey confirms to a Journal reporter he will serve as street commissioner, chosen by the mayor, preferring city service over Governor Morrill’s oversight. A brick mason by trade, he has worked on the new courthouse and can lay bricks swiftly, noting little sidewalk work expected this season.
Judge Foster of the United States circuit court appoints a referee for the Evans and Cox firm to preserve property until the referee reports. The firm includes George Evans J J Cox and John J Jack. They built a government building near El Paso Texas funded by First National Bank of El Paso. A $7000 judgment was sought and an execution issued but returned unsatisfied. Archie F Williams nephew of A L Williams is named referee though he may hear testimony and decide if any property is reachable by execution. The ad ends with a baking powder slogan from Dr Price.
Waldman concert band and Townley entertainers perform at the Crawford opera house last night to meritorious but sparsely attended audiences. The act features Mr Townley’s whistling, Frances Harley’s singing, Ford and Crawford with a multi instrument act, the Marietta sisters aerial routine, and Fred Harlow’s trombone solo. The 46 person troupe, traveling with a 10 20 30 cent ticket lineup, plays twelve performances this week at 218 West Ltd Peerless Steam Me.
A large crowd gathered at Union Station New Haven to greet Gov. William McKinley of Ohio as his train arrived en route to Hartford. Congressman-elect N. D. Sperry introduced him and McKinley praised Connecticut’s Republican spirit, noting last year’s victory and calling for unity with the party. Yale students cheered as the governor departed.
A fragmented report states Charles and Elliott will not hire a separate assistant, leaving L. G. Beal without that post. Treasurer Elliott would receive $1,000 annually if no assistant is appointed, despite a current salary of $1,000.
A letter signed by Bishop Chatard was sent to the Roman Catholic congregation warning against the doctrine promoted by Robert G. Ingersoll. The bishop criticizes infidel views without naming Ingersoll, calling them impudent and barefaced assertions answered by learned men rather than mountebanks.
The Latter Day Saints apostles hold their annual conference with Independence in secret session led by Joseph Smith. Two vacancies exist among the apostles and may be filled by direct command from God this week. Edward L White of North Topeka faces insanity trial in probate court tomorrow as his mother files a guardian complaint.
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