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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1895
Page
3
A physicians endorsed preparation, Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with Hypophosphites of Lime and Soda, claimed to purify blood and aid tissue repair. It was marketed for wasting diseases and a broad set of flesh-related ailments, with a typical price of 50 cents to a dollar.
Ottawa residents report a disturbance in a local ward school as tensions rise between community groups. Police respond to incidents described as confrontations, with no confirmed injuries or arrests at this time.
In Wichita on April 23 Rev Von Herrlich postponed a New York trip to attend the Topeka general convention opening May 25, to elect a bishop for the western diocese. Parishioners back him as Bishop Thomes’ successor and plan a strong delegation to press Wichita as seat if chosen.
Albert Young aged 68, renowned leader of the American Gypsies, died in East St. Louis after a month of illness. His funeral pyre burned with his possessions including a wagon and silverware as followers sang and prayed through the night. He was cousin to the late Queen Mia Young, whose body was sent to Paterson, New Jersey for burial.
Madeline Pollard, who won 15000 in a suit against Col W C P Breckinridge but has not collected, sails on a four years world trip from New York after attending Champagne Saturday with a charitable lady. She had been living under the name Mary Higgins, but left friends when her identity was exposed to avoid their humiliation.
James Hogan national secretary of the AR Stopped in Pendleton en route from Ogden to Spokane. He will visit Tacoma Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles and other coast cities reorganizing unions west. He says meetings will be secret and local union leaders kept from public knowledge. He forecasts many strikes before railway dispute settlements.
Willie Davis and Beanie Robinson, both fifteen, were walking east on Sixth Street when they pelted a carriage with objects to avenge a barking dog. They damaged the rig and insulted Officer Brassmen. Judge Furry fined each boy five dollars. The dog was not punished.
A meeting of prominent citizens in New Orleans discussed securing the National Democratic convention. A committee was formed to lead the effort and pursue the objective. Other items note Minnesota pool room bills awaiting the governor's signature and various local ads and notices.
Rain and O Donnell to Hox at the Seaside Athletic Club card on May 6 features Kilrain versus O Donnell in 25 rounds and Corbett sparring partner Jim Corbett’s rival Young Corbett against Jimmy Holmes at 135 pounds. Also listed are McCue against Patterson, plus fish law clarifications: bass season dates, gear restrictions, and angling allowances. Kansas City Blues vs State University at Exposition Park as second game. Burlington and Topeka notes. Fair associations and racing plans. Franklin Fairbanks dies. Electric Bitters praised for elderly health. Johnson Nebel Candy Co. ads and ice cream orders.
Local district court heard a probate appeal on the Matson case with Judge Hazen presiding. Police Captain Gardiner warned of possible future Topeka murders, while Joe Rank of the Atchison Globe visited for wedding news and league convention notes amid the ongoing robbery case involving Maggie Switzer. Carpets washed at Torsxa Steam Laundry.
Frederick Coudert, eminent international-law counsel, urged restraint on British plans to use force against Nicaragua. He warned it could provoke anger in the western hemisphere, favor arbitration over war, and viewed coercion of a weaker state as a crime. He cited Monroe Doctrine ties and the unwise move as likely to backfire both economically and politically.
John C Swearingen, brother in law to Senator Tillman and ex congressman George Tillman, was shot and killed in Edison county by LL Jones during a trial justice office meeting about Joneses son. Both families have long feuded. Swearingen died minutes after being hit four times. Jones jailed. Bucklen’s Armen salve and ads follow.
Wheat and corn prices rose on dry weather fears with May futures edging higher. Hog and cattle receipts and prices showed modest gains, with Texas and Colorado Livestock noted. Topeka Stock Exchange listed representative dressed beef and Texas cattle sales.
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