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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1895
Page
3
News notes from Kansas detal bats in Lawrence where 203 converts to colored Baptist faith will be washed of their sins in the Kaw river next Sunday. Rev Beasley state evangelist and Rev Ayers pastor lead revival from February 12 to March 17 with large crowds and 241 members seeking baptism.
In St Louis on April 19, betting runs high for the Dr Rica versus Simmons race at the fair association track tomorrow. A $450 aside bet strips penalties, the loser pays rent of $750, and the winner takes gate receipts and privleges revenue. Jockeys Cesh Sloane De Rice and Hugh Peony ride Simmons and De Rice respectively. Peony is the slight favorite as the event draws big interest.
Lospos April 19 The newspapers doubt the Armenian uprising story but treat it as a major sensation. The Glabe notes two sides to the Armenian question and questions Armenian harmlessness while urging Europe to withhold judgment until the commission reports.
Primrose day marked across Lespes with Beaconsfield death anniversary observed in England. Hon W W Thomas to lecture at Hamilton hall tonight amid changed decorations and fewer flowers at Beaconsfield statue. Also notes on Pullman service denial by George B Roberts and a Carlisle death in Independence Kentucky. Fire at New York Biscuit plant causes significant losses near three hundred thousand dollars. Local requests for Crystal Ice Co wagon delivery and curtain work brightens community notices.
The Atlanta Exposition Woman's Committee met at Secretary Carlisle's residence with many notable ladies. They planned an international custom and food exhibit at the end of May to raise funds and appointed numerous sub committees. Attendees included Mrs John G Carlisle Miss Clara Barton Mrs Herbert Mrs Atkinson Governor Atkinson's wife Mrs Blackburn's wife Mrs John D. Tucker and Mrs John B Henderson.
Henry L. Smith a Emporia post office clerk faced four counts for rifling registered letters. Judge Foster urged a verdict of guilty on one count, but the jury acquitted on the remaining counts. Judge Buck argued the theft charge was irregular and would have been embezzlement if applicable. Smith had already served jail time on the same charge.
Carlos Martyn, president of the Chicago Civic Federation, will likely lecture in Topeka next week on municipal reform. Topeka’s Municipal League leader, Charles M. Sheldon, received a letter from Martyn expressing willingness to speak. Also notes a mineral water ad by J. W. Pruttis at 612 West Eighth Avenue.
Local brief reports show W H Shirk facing fines for selling without a license and a Maine cousin of a drunk fined yesterday. Judge Ferry imposes 4 dollars with possible increase. DM Hustes tried for disturbing the peace and vagrancy after an alleged dis orderly house in Parkdale. Crowds seek a Saturday Romeo and Juliet matinee as Elks cast debate future performances.
Today’s market report notes country buying on wheat with shorts covering and bull cash news aiding the rally. Milwaukee and Minneapolis show the strongest activity as May contracts open and move from 8 to 53 4, while corn and oats track the firming trend.
Market on strong grain lift ahead of hogs with May pork and rib values listed. Receipts and shipments vary by product with hogs and cattle showing weakness to steady, wheat futures volatile but expected higher, and mixed grain prices across corn oats and barley. Several regional figures include Topeka stock reports and Kansas City wire sales data.
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