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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1895
Page
3
A Harvey County boy unintentionally shoots his brother, details indicating a domestic accident. Medical aid was summoned, and the injured youth received care at a local facility. Police reported the incident as an unintended firearm discharge with no indication of foul play.
In Whieadta April 16 women launched a house to house canvass to raise funds for the Y M C A mortgage. About 200 volunteers target roughly $100 from each man and woman in 187 districts to cover a $20,009 mortgage due next month. The Presbyterians’ relief fund holds the note and proposed terms could extend five years with reduced interest.
Hawali reports government aims to place Dr. Albert D Hale of Chicago in charge of a government laboratory to study leprosy eradication. Leprosy patients on Molokai form a brass band aided by Admiral Beardslee and the Philadelphia, with a concert featuring band services. Also notes Hawaii US ties and a public talk by Hon W W Thomas, and a polish product ad.
Dispatches from Washington and Washtisrton report that a peace agreement between China and Japan has been signed. Viceroy Li Ming Chang submitted China’s reply at the conference, with ratifications still required. Mrs John W Foster confirms the telegram, noting the expected home arrival of Foster on June 1, and that further meetings hinge on ratifications.
Former councilman Ettlinger plans a Golden Eagle Clothing Co at 711 Kansas Avenue, leasing Manspeaker’s building for five years with a $50,000 stock to be on sale by May 1. He will move his grocery tenant across the street and may maintain a Kansas City branch. He cites crowded business and banker solicitors as reasons to return.
English animal trainer Leoni Clarke describes the extreme challenge of training cats unlike dogs or monkeys. He keeps over sixty cats, trains them for four years, and stages feats such as a parachute cat. The show features cats walking over a rope among rats and birds, a method learned by raising them together from kittens.
The through car service between Denver and Chicago via Union Pacific and Chicago and Alton runs daily with no change. Panoramic Pullman Palace sleeping cars dining cars and free reclining chair cars aboard, renowned as the perfect passenger service. Contact A. M. Futren city agent at 625 Kansas Avenue for information. Carpets washed at Torgsa Steaw Lacxper.
At Newmarket on April 14 1895 the Craven meeting opened with sun and small crowd. Croker and Dwyer horses worked. Eau de Gallie driven by Willie Simms won the Crawford plate over ten starters. Estate and Erin followed, Erin the favorite, in a tight finish as Simms kept the lead.
The newly appointed bank commissioner Mik Jobes stirs Harper county by challenging old court records. Lawyer J D Bradley says a certified copy was sent to Topeka as information and not for publication, and that the document was returned to him. Grand Bench hosts a benefit concert at Bijon Opera House tonight by Theatrical Mechanical association with tickets at 25 cents.
W W Manspeaker sues to place Hentig property in the hands of a receiver citing fraudulent transfers to dodge a $2,477 judgment by Central National Bank. He seeks to enjoin executions and recover assets including Tyler street lots and Kansas Avenue property, with a full description on file. Also reports divorce petitions and a stockholder dispute over the defunct Topeke Sugar company.
Chicago and Kansas City markets showed firm to strong moves as wheat rebounded from early weakness amid big Argentine and Russian shipments. May wheat rose from opening lows to higher levels, while corn and oats tracked wheat's strength. hog receipts supported higher pork prices and mixed cattle values. Estimated receipts and shipments across markets were reported alongside firmer cash prices in Chicago and London influenced by export demand and global supply signals.
First published in the official city paper proposals will be received at the Board of Education offices until 7 30 p m for a rebuilding project. The notice is dated tim day of 7435 and refers to SunsBer AchoCoTourant.
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