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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1895
Page
3
An ominous pamphlet-like piece touts nerve center theory and a miracle tonic, claiming hysterias, epilepsy, and various nervous diseases arise from brain base centers. It cites Dr Muller and Pasvily Martas, promoting MELas RESTORATEFE NEHSTNE with a money-back guarantee, sold through apothecaries.
Flames swept the Bowerlock opera house in Lawrence causing between 3000 and 4000 dollars in damage. The Robin Hood performance had just ended when smoke erupted from the stage door and upper floors, forcing a hard hour long firefight that ruined the interior and forced post office and World office furnishings to be moved. Ownership lies with J. D. Bowerock and insurers hold heavy coverage. The origin remains a mystery though a carelessly discarded cigar stub near the stage is suspected. A separate mass meeting in Kansas City aims to organize a civic league to enforce law and oppose corruption.
The Machinists Union Overland lodge No 278 hosted Labor Commissioner William G. Bird in Kansas City. P J Contos praised his appointment, while Bird pledged to stand by workers and sought their aid. The gathering featured speeches by union leaders and local figures, ending with Bird’s thanks to the audience. The event reflected strong labor support and expectations of diligent service.
Frost, president of the state board of irrigation, reports significant progress to date. Irrigation stations are now established in Gray, Hamilton, Grant, Haskell, Greeley, Lane, Wichita, Logan, Rawlins, Norton and Goodland. Eleven stations in all. Next meeting May 1 at Topeka will open bids and authorize sinking wells and equipping them. Walls shall be sixty five feet at the shallowest and deepest wells reach two hundred fifty feet.
George E Nichols of Grand Rapids arrives in Topeka to learn why power contracts are delayed for the Topeka Water and Electrical Power Co. He says power users hesitate after being fooled and urges written assurances on expected consumption and scale of machinery before investment.
A stranger entered the Iowa Trust and Savings and demanded funds. Teller Maurice Brown fired a revolver when the robber broke the counter window, hitting the assailant in the head. The robber is seriously but not dangerously wounded and under arrest. Also advertised are Homeseekers excursions by Santa Fe to multiple western states and a liquidation notice from Stevenson & Co.
Corbett predicts the Fitzsimmons bout will take place in Jacksonville with control over a referee, rejects New Orleans unless no other option exists, and notes opposition to a Blightcat club presence. Also includes Kansas sports notes on horse and baseball events, managers, and betting stakes.
General Salcedo’s forces defeated Gen Mateo’s insurgents at Parra Huco after a severe engagement. Maceo’s command dispersed, survivors sought refuge in mountains. Gen Garzon’s insurgent band was completely defeated with heavy losses. Japanese text misread?
Lieutenant General Schofield informed Representative Patterson that he will review the militia of the states forming the national guard, gathered in Memphis from May 18 to 20. He will then tour the western states on official inspection and report to the War Department.
Wheat futures rose after an initial drop with July wheat up to 65.50 as buying surged amid heavy Russian shipments, large northwestern receipts, and good western rains. Corn and oats followed wheat higher, while hog prices fell and pork and lard eased. Officials reported strong receipts and steady to lower market tones across grains.
In New York on April 24 two men committed suicide in Central Park. One man was found hanging from a tree branch with a rope, while the other, about 24, shot himself in the temple while seated on a park bench.
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