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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1895
Page
2
Lavies and gentlemen appeal to the public for Yale's Hair Tonic, a claimed first hair remedy that turns gray hair back to its natural color without dye. The ad asserts no greasy ingredients, softens hair, adds curl, and suits bald heads, with items including Yale's Hair Tonic for $1 and related beauty products.
Reports from multiple locales include a Missouri hunter shot accidentally near Payette and a Corunna Michigan business district nearly wiped out by fire. Other items note boxing in Galveston, an Oakland Salvation Army arrest, a Kentucky murder arrest, a West Point cadet win in Missouri, a new post office in Moenter, a sinking steamer near Maumee Bay, a Baptist church dedication in Ottawa, Kansas, and political chatter on silver and 1896 presidential hopes. The West's first women’s congress opens in St Louis, while Kansas populists attack State Treasurer Atherton. Packing plants shift to Wichita due to Missouri oleomargarine law, with Kansas City plants spared.
Gas escaped from a damaged line and seeped into a storm drain, triggering concerns of a leak. Authorities investigated the site and assessed potential hazards to nearby residents and infrastructure while ensuring proper ventilation and containment measures.
At Edgewood suburb of Tsaueen Pa the home of attorney A L Spindler was blown by a natural gas explosion leaking into the cellar. Rebecca Spindler likely fatally injured after falling to the cellar from the second floor. Her sister Danry and Officer Selheimer burned but alive. The blast wrecked adjacent houses of A L Swift, Prof D W Downing and A J Johnson. Total loss estimated at 20000 dollars with unknown insurance.
Oklahoma territorial G A R encampment closes with elections for year officers led by H W Trooper for department commander. Parade estimates put attendance near 10 000. ex confederates participate actively. Other items note a sharp shooting record and various crime and society briefs from across the region.
April dispatches report that Britain may bombard Corinto if Nicaragua pays no indemnity. US rumors claim Britain offered a two week grace period. Nicaragua rejected England’s terms if occupation fails, citing Monroe doctrine limits. Ex congressman Langston vows to press indemnity for ex consul Waller in Madagascar. Formosa mutiny sees Chinese soldiers kill a general and clash with guards, with artillery threatening vessels carrying treasure.
April 29. Following the supreme court decision on income tax attorneys discuss government liability for taxes paid on rents and invested personal property under former tax laws. Attorney-General Olney argued Congress might have to provide for refunding these amounts if the decision stands.
The Dowager Duchess of Marlborough, American born daughter of Commodore Price of Troy New York, is to marry Lord William Beresford of England in what will be her third marriage. Her prior wealth came from Louis Hamersley, then a duke, whose fortune she inherited after his death.
A sensational tale from Gurram Oklahoma reports Louise Nolan, a black woman, claiming Ledger was chloroformed by two men and his body dumped into the Cottonwood river. Scotland Yard detectives and two suspects in custody underline a high profile murder tied to Ledger’s wealth.
Grand jury called by Judge Speed to probe the January dynamite blast that killed fifty eight in Butte Mont. reports no indictments citing inability to locate responsibility. Court discharges panel after disappointment. Civil suits totaling 250000 dollars have been filed against two hardware firms.
National League results list St Louis 5 Pittsburgh 4 in St Louis, Cincinnati 6 Chicago 5, Louisville 4 Cleveland 1. Sundat games show Louisville 7 Zeveland 1 and Cincinnati 6 Cincinnati. Exhibition games feature multiple matchups with scores like Omahana 9 Omrana 5 and Lincoln 7. Public political note: West Virginia party convention on silver policy canceled due to opposition. Jovanan referenced.
In Gexersro New York two grand stallions Devil-To-Pay an imported sire and Victor Huge a Percheron fought in Wadsworths barn. The fight began when Devil-To-Pay’s stall door opened and the pair clashed with bites kicks and high energy. They were finally separated with both animals badly injured and sweating bloodstains visible on their flanks.
Omaha april 20 It is asserted that Rev Charles H Gardner dean of Trinity cathedral will almost certainly be chosen bishop of Kansas to fill the vacancy left by Bishop Thomas His career here has been marked by popularity and success with the cathedral debt reduced and a large confirmation class this year Gardner is described as genial robust and athletic a football enthusiast and not a rigid ritualist
HR Hilton of Topeka, a special agent for the division of soils, will obtain four daily soil samples from May 1 to September to measure evaporation with and without crops. Samples cover prairie ground, ordinary cultivation, sod soil, and irrigated land. A season bulletin with full statistics will be issued. Tilston plans an illustrated lecture for the Farmers' Institute.
London April 20 The Carlyle committee reports £1722 raised to purchase and fit up the late Thomas Carlyle residence as a museum. A May purchase closure and a June opening are anticipated. Also noted: Wilde sale items including Carlyle writing desk went for 14 guineas to an American.
A jumble of social notes from a Chicago Record page describes Mr Swellebed’s party and attire at a recent afternoon tea, chaperones at races, and various box guests at an opera. Humorous quips on strikes and poets’ woes follow, with witty exchanges from Youth’s Companion, Cincinnati Tribune, New York World, Philadelphia Record, Pittsburg Chronicle, and Life.
A brief note indicates someone should explain a financial question to Colonel Jinks. The fragment shows a request for clarity presented in a formal tone. No further context or names beyond the colonel are provided.
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