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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1895

Page

3

Vigilantes Burn Home to Rid County of Outlaws

In Hennessey Oklahoma last night vigilantes burned the house of W M Brown near Columbus after accusing him of harboring horse thieves. Five horses were recovered and identified as stolen. Brown fled to Kingfisher to file a complaint. County Attorney Moffitt ordered a full investigation before arrests. Farmers warn others linked with the bandits to leave the area.

Hennessey W. M. Brown Columbis Brown Kingfisher Moffitt KF. Fallis Columbia Ouf Yeager Oklahoma Lund

Outlaw Harboring Arrests Reported Near Perry Oklahoma

Reports from Perry Oklahoma say twelve to fifteen arrests were made west of town for harboring the outlaw band led by Bill Doolin and Wyatt. Wyatt, recently captured, lies dying from three gunshot wounds amid findings suggesting a hideout with arms and letters. Marshal Nix claims major progress against the Alabama gang with exceptions noted in the Christian faction.

Perry Peery Okla Aug Newa Bill Doolin Zip Wyatt Dick Yeager Clear- Vie Black Wyatt J. M. White Watonga Doolin Marshal Nix

The Modoc Minstrels Prepare for Garfield Park Shows

The Modoc Minstrels rehearse in the Masonic building for two Garfield Park minstrel evenings August 28 and 30. Thirty performers, end men in regulation dress, chorus as brownies, with Miss Boroughs soloist and Sherman Rowles as a key feature. Outdoor concert with admission, while thirty plan to travel to Louisville for the G A R encampment to cover expenses.

Garfield Park Modoc Masonic Miss Boroughs Sherman Rowles O'Grady Australia Hert Lucas Louiavilis G. A. HK

Bound to Marry in Missouri Despite Obstacles

In Sedalia, Missouri, a young couple Mss Luella Greer age nineteen and her groom, twenty two, traveled from near Bedulis to wed at 5 40 pm before Probate Judge Wood. Parents opposed the match and Missouri marriage laws prompted their journey. They paid a generous fee and left married, heading back to Missouri with hopes for their future.

Sedalia Bedulis Missouri Wood

Epworthian Excursion to Garfield Park by Epworth Leaguers

Several hundred Epworth Leaguers from Pawnee and nearby towns plan an excursion by Rock Island on Wednesday August 21 to Garfield Park. Most attendees will be Nebraskans, with at least 500 from Pawnee Sabsetha Horton and Horton joining, bringing their band and hammocks for a pleasant outing.

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How to Become a Runner in Healthful Activity

A guidance piece on running technique and breathing from St Nicholas style advice. Emphasizes running on the ball of the foot to gain stride length and speed and warns against flat footed impact. Recommends mouth and nose breathing, and relaxed, natural arm motion to maintain balance and reduce fatigue.

Bey St. Nicholas

Boston bachelor tax sparks social debate

A discussion in Boston centers on proposing a tax on bachelors as a social issue. Gotham dismisses the idea, suggesting the solution is for single men to move to New York if they cannot find partners in Boston.

Gotham Girl Boston Miss Tremont Gotham New York

Editor Politicking Framed in Party Lines Verse

A clipped, fragmentary note depicts editorials and chatter about party loyalty and editorial stance. The piece hints at partisan framing and social dynamics within the newsroom.

One Cent a Mile for National Military Park Dedication

Col J E Shaler, who chairs the transportation committee for the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park dedication, announced reduced railroad rates. Northwestern points from Chicago to St Louis and beyond pay one cent per mile. south of the Ohio river also one cent per mile. eastern lines from New York to Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore offer one third fare round trip for connections with northwestern and southwestern lines.

National Military Park Chattanooga Tenn J. E. Shaler Chickamauga Chattanooga National Military Park Chicago St. Louis St . Paul Northwest Ohio River New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore

Brice Contradicted as Silver Men Outnumber Gold in Ohio

In a Chicago drainage of the Ohio Democratic scene,A W Thurman claims 300 of 500 delegates are silver men aiming to nominate James Kilburne of Columbus for governor and press silver to convention. Kilburne, a large manufacturer, supports free coinage, while Brice’s ally disputes the balance and strategy ahead of the state convention.

A.W. Thurman Columnus Ohio Brice Alien W. Thurman James Kilburne Columbus Kilburne

Weather, grain markets, and cattle prices from the Midwest

Weather woes hit spring wheat belt with fears of mildew and sprouting. New York and St Louis futures mix as Liverpool spot eases. September corn opens higher on frost fears, pork and hogs rise with steady to strong cattle demand across Kansas City and Chicago markets. Receipts and shipments show steady to higher tone amid mixed grain and livestock data across major markets.

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Topeka State Journal Six Month Circulation Figure

The Topeka Daily State Journal presents a sworn detailed statement of its circulation for the first half of 1895, showing a six month total figure as stated. The document confirms the paper’s circulation magnitude and distribution during the period.

Topeka Journal Admits Higher Daily Circulation Claim

The Star journal proclaims the Topeka State Journal’s daily average for the first half of 1895 at 9,334, surpassing the Topeka Capital and other dailies. It asserts its local circulation is far ahead, aided by extensive distribution to nearby towns and tributary areas with evening trains carrying latest news.

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