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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1895
Page
2
Deranged digestion lowers vitality and plain cod liver oil can worsen digestion. Scott's Emulsion blends cod liver oil with hypophosphites of lime and soda to improve palatability and aid digestion while soothing nervousness in weak, emaciated individuals. Sold by all druggists, 0c and $1.
A Norfolk era dispatch explains the U S stance on Nicaragua and Britain's claim. The United States reserves energy for the Venezuelan crisis and warns Britain not to annex Nicaraguan soil or interfere with the republican government. Other items note British pressure over indemnity for expelling officials, with Corinto potentially occupied.
Figures by Senate enrolling clerk B.S Platt show 720 laws passed in the third session of the fifty third congress. Of 12 223 measures introduced, 2 952 originated in the Senate and 9 271 in the House. The Senate passed 527 of its bills, with 239 gaining House approval, while 569 House bills also passed the Senate. The president vetoed or withheld 24 Senate bills and 54 House bills.
The Morrills and their daughters, long at the Copelead since the governor's inauguration, return to Hiawatha for the season. The Atchison Globe cites that Bra Morrill and her daughters will spend summer on the Pacific coast. Local ad text mentions lace goods and a sale at Heckstrom's.
A wife, held in a jail cell for a raid, was shot through the heart by her husband who returned to arrest him. He escaped. Also reported: the first legal hanging in Conway County in 22 years, George Whittaker executed for murder in Morrellton. Lord Sholto Douglass seeks redress after an arrest for insanity. Federal court declines injunction against Flourney Land Co. ejecting settlers on Winnebago reservation. Stock raiser J L Teckel murdered in Gurun.
Dr Donald Maclean president of the American Medical Association will preside as the organization meets in Baltimore from May 4 to 19 1893. He was born in Seymour Ontario studied at Edinburgh Queen's Kingston and Michigan and has received many honors. He is married with two children. His home is in this city.
The Weekly Review of Trade reports steady gains in industries and rising cotton prices while wool hits a record low. Wages and strikes increase, retail demand lags behind production, and rail earnings are uncertain. Cotton consumption by northern spinners exceeds forecasts, while wool prices slump to a new low. Failures rise to 240 in the week in the United States, up from 179 last year.
Camden dispatch reports a severe hailstorm in Ouachita County causing extensive damage in the city. The courthouse opera house and many homes were struck, trees and crops suffered heavy losses, the fruit crop dropped about ninety percent, and an elderly woman reportedly died of fright. A house collapsed trapping two individuals who were injured. A separate note praises Price's Cream Baking Powder in a government report.
Two United States pension office teams play at Athletic Park for the Crawford building championship. The rival squads, unnamed by official rosters, chose nicknames Windy Lads and Blowhards. The listed positions include catcher J. Doneyson and pitcher E. Miller among others.
Leavesworrs Kansas April 27 report says Gov Morrill likely to withdraw order suspending Warden Chase to allow contractors supplying the penitentiary to be paid. Deputy Markham declined warden role. Chase in full control. Board of directors declines voucher approvals. payments for last month unsettled. Local merchants may petition governor to rescind suspension.
April 27 notice reports fraud orders issued to postmasters in St Paul Pittsburgh and Chicago blocking mail to the Publishers' Collection agency. The agency, active nationwide, pushes “newspaper laws” forcing recipients to pay subscription prices whether or not they subscribed. Also notes bank liquidation in Wichita and a Topeka church building boom with two new churches planned and a brick Reformed Presbyterian church under way.
H. Morrison, jeweler, advertises second hand watches described as nearly new with movements tested and cases polished. Includes various Elgin, Waltham, Rockford, Hampden and Elgein models in 14k and 10k gold filled cases with prices from $9.75 to $17.50 and notes limited stock due to discontinued lines.
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