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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1895
Page
5
The mayor proposes modifications to the contract governing the Upper Dam project. He argues for revisions aimed at improving safety, cost control, and timeline accountability, citing concerns raised by council members and engineers.
Mayor Fellows urged economy as Topeka faces a costly dam power contract with the upper company. He warned 24 000 annual expense and a likely deficit, noting only 231 hp would be used and proposing a 100 to 150 hp compromise to save 4 000 to 6 000 yearly. Council balked, Bradford’s bid to reconsider ruled out, and the matter moved to file without action.
A compilation of brief Topeka items notes seven weddings today. Local society mentions Mr A B Smith of Clover Hill with huckleberries, a Walnut Grove tannia club, Ray C W Cooper addressing a Santa Fe shops noon meeting, sewer project talk, and a First Congregational church social. Other items include a Saturday Night club banquet, Major J K Hudson at a Highland Park league convention, donations to the poor, and local social chatter.
The Hollenbeck family near Thirteenth and Adams streets faced two years of illness for D. T. Hollenbeck after a work injury. An infant died after two weeks of illness with spasms. neighbors and relatives aided the family. Mra. Thorpe cared for the infant as it died in two hours amid repeated spasms. Rev. and Mrs. Coblitz of the United Brethren church and Mr. Hale helped the distressed family. John Temple Graves, Georgia orator, to speak on Uncle Tom's Last Cabin at Hamilton Hall on Friday, April 26 with admission fifty cents.
John Merkie, a soap peddler, entered a North Topeka restaurant and pressed a girl at the counter. The sergeant arrested him on two counts, distur bin g the waiter’s peace and peddling without a license, with a $15 fine imposed. Separate note praises Dr King’s New Discovery for curing coughs and colds.
In response to April 25 moves, City Attorney Stanford targeted joints in Atchison Leavenworth Wichita and Licenses. A total of $125 was paid into the city treasury by Clare Miner Andy Bowman John Moeek Wm Lynn and N C Branson. A warrant was issued for J P Roberts for the same offense but his case was not heard yesterday.
The Interstate Commerce Commission in Denver has allowed railroads terminating in California and their connections to set a lower orange rate to Atlantic seaboard cities than to intermediate points. The old rate was ninety cents. the new rate may be sixty cents, helping California growers compete with imports.
The Times reports that the Chinese government plans to float a loan of one million pounds sterling in London secured by revenues at the treaty ports, aiming to raise funds through a guaranteed security arrangement.
Tillie Bausch, six, died after eating April fool candy given by a playmate in New York. She had been ill since Saturday and told her mother a friend had given her candy. A coroner was asked to perform an autopsy as doctors debated whether the candy caused the death.
Missouri Congressman Bland plans several speeches in Denver in May after recovering from illness that delayed his trip. Secretary Light of the Chamber of Commerce received the letter noting the lectures and the return to health.
Florida reports a severe orange crop setback with 2 500 unpacked boxes ruined by early cold snaps. Secretary Sims notes resilience and optimism for future growth amid disaster. The item also lists public notices for Concordia, day editions in Kay shall and Seward, and ads for speakers and beauty products from Hamilton hall with admission details.
A letterhead is portrayed as a key business asset. The piece argues a strong artistic and professional design can build credibility and serve as a solid investment. It urges readers to let us create two good coats for their business stationery.
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