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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1895
Page
2
An offer notes deep discounts on men’s wear, featuring cuts to prices for items like Franck Cordogan suits and men’s tans. The ad presents sample prices to illustrate what a shopper might pay for a “GOOD UNDERSTANDING” deal this week.
A fragmented restaurant menu from Whittier at 730 Kansas Avenue lists a dinner spread with items including pork, beans, corn bread, baked beans, various fruits and desserts, and prices around 5 to 10 cents. The OCR shows many garbled words but conveys a four section meal with beverages, main dishes, sides, and desserts.
Mortimer Maxwell burned his uncle's will to prevent his three brothers from contesting it and inheriting the estate. After reading the will granting the fortune to Maxwell, he cried out to avoid their share and destroyed the document, then walked away with a relieved, confident stride.
A comic opera by amateur Hanville performers in O.T. unfolds smoothly until Alkali The, husband of lead Misa Lillie Cusack, erupts in anger. Colonel Handy Polk, the stage manager, demands order as a spectator vows to restrain disruptors while other guests discuss life’s uncertainties.
Route costs listed as $17.00 with references to Best Bowley Grow. unclear text mentions Pueblo and Rotors and a seating pathway in Danver and Colorado Springs.
A southbound freight derailed when the Paint Creek bridge near Bainbridge Ohio collapsed. Engine and ten loaded cars plunged into the creek. Engineer Clint Radcliffe fireman Howser and brakeman Thomas Byers were buried beneath the wreck. Water was fifteen feet deep and recovery awaited removal of the wreck. The cause of the engine leaving the track is unknown.
August 12 Omaha reports the district court upholding the old police board’s control while blocking a permanent injunction on the A P A police commission. A court compromise leaves the A P A to seek Supreme Court review. Rumor says the A P A board may appoint a police force and seek jail control, prompting resistance from the current force. If denied access to the city jail, the A P A reportedly plans a separate jail with police judge recognition.
A Times letter signed by a Vice Admiral praises the United States cruiser Columbia for its speed trial across the Atlantic. The writer asserts no other warship matches Columbia’s speed and doubts Germany’s Bienheim could. He questions whether the U S should stand still among nations in this achievement.
Western League games saw Kansas City 9 over Milwaukee, Terre Haute 4 Indianapolis, Chicago 3 Louisville 1. Western Association results include St Joseph 1 Rockford 0 and Des Moines 12 over Jacksonville. Evansville 17 Mobile 4 and Denver 4 Peoria in a wild game, details unclear.
Forest fires cause damage in Victoria and northwest districts. U.S. trade shows exports last week at 2.1 million and imports at 40 thousand dollars. Missouri railway valuations rise assessments. Vermont Governor Woodbury sues Burlington Herald for libel for 25 thousand. Wyandotte Kansas Democrats and populists plot fusion county ticket. Pennsylvania primaries hint at Quay winning Republican chairmanship. Port Riley Kansas Sergeant Inas found shot at cavalry stalls. cause undetermined. Silver faction wins in home county of Senator Brice of Dakota. Henry Watterson says Cleveland cannot win any county in a third-term bid. Kansas City Kansas Democrats seek joint Bryan-Hall debate. Fortith Arkansas Cherokee Bill convicted of murder. already sentenced to hang for another murder. Gladstone Armenian speech at Chester criticized as jab at Sedalia magnate Barrett. Ex-Secretary Whitney not candidate but will influence nomination. Mrs Hayden Rubelman of St. Louis assaulted and robbed of diamond. Mineral Water ad for Western west, 612 W Eighth Ave.
A Washington bulletin previews Canada’s trade with the United States from 1885 to 1894 showing exports rising from 89 million to 113 million dollars, imports from 119 to 123 million, and total trade from 168 million to 241 million, with 1892 the peak annual gain. Dairy focus prompts stricter sanitary laws to curb adulteration and ban substitutes like oleomargarine.
Indianapolis ball players were mobbed at Terre Haute after a close game. Umpire Sheridan faced threats as riotous fans surged the field. Three Indianapolis men Motz Hogan and Wisher were injured though not seriously. The fracas followed disputed calls and a long stoppage in the eighth inning.
About forty intoxicated men attacked Springs Field jail in Lenasox Kentucky at 1 am to reach the cells of Matthew Lewis and Jess Ray who attacked Mrs Shields. They failed to breach doors after two hours of hammering and firing, returned keys to the jailer, and warned they would return tonight.
A statewide electrical storm blasted Nebraska on August 11, wreaking wind hail and rain damage. Colfax and Platte counties faced the worst effects with shattered glass and downed wires across fifty miles. In Schuyler region, destruction followed as reports poured in by train. A separate incident on the Kaw river near Lawrence saw four youths out sailing. one, Sam Carter, 24, drowned after capsizing. Lightning-struck deaths occurred near Odebolt Iowa as three brothers Arthur J Johnson and A Anderson perished threshing under a tree.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers round trip tickets to Boston from western lines August 19 through 25, valid for return until September 39. Tickets are sold via B&O or connecting lines with stopovers at Washington and other points. Chicago rate is $22 with fast express service and through Pullman Sleeping Cars. For full information write L. Allen, United General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
San Francisco reports the death of Frank M. Pixley a veteran editor and politician after a lingering illness. He arrived in California forty years ago and became a prominent figure associated with the Daily Star Journal.
A massive blaze in Newark consumes the Central Stamping company's plant and nearby structures. Losses exceed 500 000 dollars with 250 000 insured, plus about 20 000 in other damages. Firefighters battled the flames from 2 PM, many injured, as 487 workers were affected by the outage.
In a Green's hotel barroom frolic on a Saturday night Pugilist Corbett and his brother Joe with friends challenged Bob Fitzsimmons. Tempers flared as Corbett spat in Fitzsimmons face after a heated exchange, a castor and decanter were hurled, and a special officer intervened.
In Carrollton Missouri Judge Rucker sentenced William P and George Taylor to be hanged on October 4 after overruling a motion for a new trial. The crowd showed little emotion as the Taylors remained calm. The sheriff is to guard them until the case reaches the supreme court. The judge plans a vacation to Virginia with his family.
News from New Year reflects Cuban joy in a provisional government formed in Cuba. Mass is praised as a valiant, wealthy leader, around sixty, with noted supporters calling the elected officials capable and brilliant, signaling a glorious epoch for the island.
Aug 12 Leavenworth Kansas cavalry scattered a planned prize bout on the Fort Leavenworth government reserve. George Stout and M Cassanno were the principals, with many tickets sold and foreign spectators present. Cavalry led by Lt Howard swooped in, scattering the crowd and arresting Cassanno and about forty others at the guardhouse.
San Francisco mayor Adolph Sutro offers thirteen city acres for university buildings and a companion thirteen acres for the Sutro Library housing over 200000 rare volumes. The trust holds the property for the city and the library will be free to sit without regard to race. The gift, valued at 1500000 dollars, could reach two million after improvements.
A humorous tale from New York News follows Mr. Partham a rich bachelor and Mrs Parrham who scheme to marry Kitty Glenn. Kitty resists but falls into caretaking for Mr Partham as he grows ill, while Mr March courts Kitty. In a twist, Kitty accepts Mr March, leaving Partham to lament his late proposal.
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