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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1895
Page
2
A tabernacle roof collapsed during a rejoicing event, with Moody and attendees reacting to the incident. No serious injuries reported as rescuers and bystanders moved to ensure safety and account for those present. Officials began a preliminary assessment of the structure’s integrity and surrounding area.
An 8000 to 10000 strong Fort Worth crowd heard Dwight Moody pray for rain then witness a sudden roof collapse as tar and gravel fell on worshippers. Rescue crews freed dozens hurt lightly while Moody calmed panic and led survivors to safety.
Reports from Washington on April 23 detail cabinet discussions led by Secretary Morton on meat price controls and anti trust concerns. Olney and Secretary Isa\tle questioned the viability of antitrust claims, while discussions considered ICC action. Pack ers reportedly cut cattle prices at the yard to counter anticipated dress ed-meat price reductions. Rye prices jump unprecedentedly as markets note sharp gains amid unraveling supply factors.
Crevenasp April 23 The grand lodge of the Order of Elks reported that intra organizational friction over the past year is expected to be amicably resolved with differences settled and the order strengthened. More than 200 of 300 lodges endorsed the Chicago March resolutions and will send delegates to the Buffalo May 20 meeting. Grand Exalted Ruler William Frieday of Brooklyn called the gathering to affirm harmony and discourage personal agendas.
John Herbert Turner is appointed premier of British Columbia. Born in Claydon England in 1834 he moved to Canada at 22, built a mercantile career in Charlottetown, then Victoria. Active in military service, he organized volunteer units during Fenian days and rose to lieutenant colonel before entering politics in 1886 as Victoria representative.
From Greenville to Mosveowerny Alabama report of five black individuals found hanged at Buckalow plantation after white farmer Watts Murphy was murdered by black attackers. Sheriff asserts mob took prisoners by force. two Italian feud deaths follow with shootings injuring several including a girl, Annie Decker, age 18.
April 22 report from Wasuiyetos says Nicaragua will send a special representative to England to negotiate a settlement of Britain's $75,000 indemnity. The country cannot immediately pay. treasury lacks funds and two million population, largely Indian, has no developed resources to raise the amount.
Excitement spread among Greenwood Kansas cattlemen after a trainload of steers from San Simon Arizona to Evarna was unloaded and placed in temporary quarantine by Sheriff Smith. Cattlemen warned the stockyards could use force to stop release if the livestock sanitary commission refuses permanent quarantine, fearing splenitic fever would ruin Greenwood County.
Saturday games featured Washington routing Boston 14 to 4 and St Louis beating Chicago 11 to 5 while Louisville toppled Pittsburgh 16 to 9 and Brooklyn lost to New York 11 to 6 with Cincinnati and Cleveland also in action. Sunday results show Kansas City Blues defeating Omaha 13 to 5 in a recurring baseball slate. Oil lease activity rises in southeast Kansas as eastern firms secure farm lands along surveys. Senator Dubois favored for vice president by Republicans amid silver west loyalty talk. Oscar Gardner to fight Tommy Dixon near Kansas City on May 6. Farmer Burns wins wrestling world title after Evans Lewis drops two of three falls.
A humorous reminiscence of a man terrified by banks and money, pretending to be a detective, withdrawing a fortune, then fleeing as clerks laugh. The narrator, anxious and bungling, ends with the realization never to carry cash in his pocket again, recalling Stephen Leacock.
A fragmented testimonial describes poisoning symptoms and recovery after using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. The narrator claims nerve and stomach distress were cured, gaining ten pounds, following advertisement claims. The piece reads like an old patent medicine testimonial with references to Dr Miles' Restorative Nervine and medical distributors.
The fragmentary text mentions an Eastern Vested Express timetable from Topeka to Leavenworth with stops and connections, partial notes on departure times, and a casual manager dialogue about circus riding and staffing. It also includes a gossip line about Mrs Twickenham and Mrs Longlane’s wedding anniversary, plus a Life column remark on a long marriage.
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