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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1895

Page

8

City to Open Sidewalk Bid For Brick Walks Contract

City council plans 8 p m bid opening for a major sidewalk project using vitrified brick across about 1 500 lots. Last year’s low bid by John Ruehle of 3 59 cents per square foot set a benchmark, with asphalt work handled by the city. this year brick costs rise, bringing bids into focus as contractors seek profits, while the Jumbo street roller antics and nearby tests influence asphalt plans. Congressman Charles Curtis visits his Kaw reservation grandmother in Arkansas City, a yearly event noted for council and community regard.

John Ruehle Huchie Kansas Avenue Firattoan Jumboh Lime Street Charlie Curtie Kansas City Arkansas City Charles Curtis Topeka Kaw Congressman Curtis Charlie Curtis Kaw Reservation Arkansas River Kansas Charlie

Wichita police to enforce all laws, not just prohibitory

Wichita officials vow to enforce every law, not only prohibition. Liem Lieurance says no governor instructions and all violators, including saloon keepers, will be arrested and fined under state law. Police plan to shut illegally sold liquor outlets and repeat offenses will lead to repeat arrests.

Northern Pacific receivers fight bid to oust them in Seattle

In Tacoma Washington on August 9 attorneys for the Northern Pacific receivers prepared to contest Pettit's suit to oust the receivers. Ex Senator John Spyner and C W Bunn arrived with Oregon official J N Dolph. Western counsel outlined defense then plan for Seattle argument. Receiver Payne traveled to Portland. St Paul counsel denied offering position to Andrew Burleigh. Death of Mrs Kuykendall at 75 near Topeka leaves seven children. Funeral held at 10 this morning.

Thern Facinie Tacoma Wash Northern Pacific Counsel Pettit Seattle John ©. Spyner C W. Bunn St Paul J. N. Dolph Oregon J. M. Ashton Western Counsel Pettis Payne Portland Boon St. Paul Andrew F. Burleigh Kuykendall M. J. Kaykendall Henry Kuykendall Toneka Shawnee County Joseph W. R J. A Kuykendall Topeka H. J. Rice C. O. Wood Isalan J. T. Whitehead Edinburg Til Leander Kuykendall San Diego

Ennass City and Return Sunday Special Train Fare

Ennass City travelers offered a return trip on Sunday August 11 by the Santa Fe route at a fare of 1.50. The notice highlights a great baseball matchup between Kansas City and Milwaukee.

Ennass City Senta Fe Kansas City Milwaukee

Lawyers for Atlantic & Pacific Hearings in Albuquerque

STATE JOURNAL REPORTER OF TRAIN. A party of Santa Fe rail officials and lawyers travels to Albuquerque to attend the August 2 hearing before Judge Collier on the Atlantic & Pacific separate receivership. Bondholders charge current receivers improvise profits. Santa Fe counters that the line is not a paying property. Attending are Gleed, Peck, Sterry, Kenna, Green, Rossington, Blood Smith, Gillett, Robman and others, with possible additional eastern observers.

Ox Beanp Santa Fe Albuquerque N. ML Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Collier Atlantic & Pacific Santa Fe Santa Fe Railroad Company Alduco F. Walker J. J. McCook J. (. Wilson George I. Peck The Atlantic & Pacific Road Charles 5. Gleed George R. Peck C. N.sterry Kenna St. Louis San Francisco W. W. Green Mercantile Trust Company W. H. Rossington Charles Blood Smith Union Trust Company W.K. Gillett D. B Robman Colorado Eke J. H. Fowner Journal Reporter

Sorrowful Pace Over Wichita Saloons Closure

G W Bristow of Wichita contends the city on ruinous path as saloon closures strip revenue. He says liquor remains bought, prosecutions costly, and city licenses shrink. He blames new police commissioners and obstacles to the old board, predicting unpleasant consequences.

Wichita G. W. Bristow Topeka Bristow

Allotment plans for Yuma Indian reservation move ahead

Government prepares to allot the 24.50 acre Yuma reserve as 10,000 acres may hold good land. Surveyors return soon and report to Washington before allotments proceed based on the number of Lodians. Indian bones found in a cemetery include five akallx and relics suggesting burial of exiled Indians. Bow and recure lines note rail fare via Santa Fe route offers.

San Francisco Aug. C United States Yame Indian Reservation Salton Sea Sahara Green Washington Pica Exry Erie

A Race for Life Fleeing Peter Endangers Uncle Tom and Wolves

Peter John, known for practical jokes, lures his timid neighbor Uncle Tom Barry with a wolf cry during a late night walk. The staged scare turns deadly as real wolves pursue Peter. his brother John intervenes, shooting one wolf and rescuing Peter before the wolves can attack. Peter vows never to joke again.

Peter John Peter Yeates Galt Bal Barry Tom Uncle Tom Tom Barry Pitkin’s Hollow Letherbes's Hill John

Silver Delegates Name Missouri Delegates for National Conference

Ex congressman R P Bland presides as Missouri selects delegates for the national silver conference in Washington next Wednesday under Senate calls. Delegates include Web M Ruby and J T Davidson in the first district, Scott J Miller and R N Hotline in the second, John A Cross and J W Sullinger in the third, C E Cochran and Judge Ellison in the fourth, Frank G Johnson and J J Fulkerson in the fifth, A DeArmond and Dickinson in the sixth, A W McAllister and Frank W Gregory in the seventh, Hart and P B Bailey in the eighth, David Ball and Colonel James Edwards in the ninth, L N Nelson and J W Boody in the tenth, Starry Ill and Richey with George W Aten in the eleventh, L M Rumsey, James Bannerman and M K McGrath in the city of St Louis in the twelfth, W H Thomas and W A Young in the thirteenth, Marsh Arnold and Louis Houck in the fourteenth, C H Morgan and J W Halliburton in the fifteenth.

Mr. Blind Lypaxox R. P. Bland Missouri Washington Turpie Indiana Harris Tennessee Jones Arkansas Web M. Ruby Macon J. T. Davidson Hannibal Scott J. Miller Chillicothe R. N. Hotline Paris John A. Cross Platte City J. W. Sullinger Albany C. E. Cochran St. Joseph Ellison Maryville Frank G. Johnson Kansas City J. J. Fulkerson Higsinsville Pp. A. DeArmond Butler Dickinson Clinton A. W. McAllister Columbia Frank W.gregory Springfield Dr. Hart Boonville P. B. Bailey Fulton David Ball Louisiana James Edwards St. Charles L. ©. Nelson St. Louis J. W. Boody Union Starry Ill

Deadly Rail Accidents Claim Three In Pamaperrita

Three people killed and two injured in railroad accidents in Pamaperrita this morning. A wagon driven by William Hasson struck by a Pennsylvania locomotive near a grade crossing left Hasson dead and seriously injured occupants Edward Miskell and John Hasson. Martin Ervin also killed crossing BR and railroad tracks. Willie Stanley, six, crushed by a trolley near his West Philadelphia home.

Willie Stanley West Philadelphia

Americans attacked at Tarsus spurs school mistreatment

Advices from Tarsus Asia Minor report a mob assaulted the American school maltreating several students and threatening missionaries no details yet Kansas City bound Sunday August 11 special Santa Fe train fare 150 Great baseball Kansas City vs Siliwankes Denver Colorado Springs and Pacific return fare 17 Hee Rowley Bros Kansas City and return Sunday August 11 special Santa Fe route fare 15 Great baseball Kansas City vs Milwaukee Marshall band concert Garfield Park tonight Everybody takes the Jounsat

Tarsus ConsTast mobLe Asia Minor Denver Colorado Springs Paciic Hee Rowley Bros

A Bother All Round and Neighbor Teases Mr Bimley

A neighbor jokes about a light in Mr Bimley’s house and his baby’s teething. The exchange occurs over the garden fence as the light remark sparks a brief, humorous jab about domestic life. The report captures local humor and social banter from the Rockland Tribune.

Munyons Triumph Told by K J Baumer in Bayonne

K J Baumer recalls eighteen months of crippling rheumatism in Bayonne New Jersey and credits Munyon s Rheumatism Cure with rapid relief after two bottles. The ad promises cures for acute muscular and chronic rheumatism and offers free diagnosis and mail order remedies from Munyon s Philadelphia company.

Mr. J. Baumer Bayonne N. J Manyon Blunyun Guy Pret Munyon Homimopathic Home Remedy Company Philadelphie Professor Munyon Arch Street Philadelphia

Missing Foot Found in New York Building Debris

Workmen clearing debris from the West Broadway and West Third Street collapse unearthed a right shoe wearing foot, believed to be Peterson's. Soon after, the other shoe was recovered, and a fourth body was found. No missing workers have been heard from alive, with at least ten bodies expected.

Eulas New York West Broadway West Third Street Peteron Peterson

Army Promotions Retirement of Col Abbott Promotes Officers

Washington August 9 The retirement of Col Henry E Abbott of the corps of engineers ends his 64th year and triggers a series of officer promotions Lt Col Peter C Haines becomes colonel Major Wm Ludlow to lieutenant colonel Capt Jos H Willard to major 1st Lt Jas F Sanford to captain 2nd Lt Charles Keller to 1st lieutenant and 2nd Lt Georges P Howell to 2nd lieutenant.

Col. Abbott Washington Henry E. Abbot Corps of Engineers Abbott Peter C. Haines Wm. Ludlow Jos H. Willard Jas F.sanford Secon Charles Keller Georges P. Howell

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