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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1895
Page
3
Heard Angel Voices In Pleasant Valley Man Declares Sanity Lost
George Stewart an elderly resident of Pleasant Valley became delusioned after his wife died. He joined the Seventh Day Adventists, gave away his home and two lots, hearing angels sing. Police found him in North Topeka and a court found him insane. A guardian may recover his property and he may be sent to an asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
George Stewart
Seventh Day Adventists
North Topeka
Sherif Dan Jones
W. E McVey
ELOPING CONTAGIOUS IN CALLOWEN NJ
A brother resources his sister for running away and, spurred by the matrimonial surprise, plans retribution. Philip Reeves' year-old daughter May packs a bead bag and departs for New York with Brooklyn youth Robert Heros. The father vents anger as elder son Robert vows harsh action, while Malinda Arens joins the scheme after a drive, the incident unfolding amid family tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callowen
N. J
Philip Reeve
May
New York City
Robert Heros
Brooklyn
Reeves
Elis
Robert
Malinda Arens
Malinds
Sun Signals for Cubans by Heligraph System
Jacksonville Florida August 14 Cant SNunute a well known pilot reports that Cubans consider using the heligraph to contact insurgents in Cuba. Rey Lopez twenty miles from the coast may be secured for this work and four lighthouses would offer views of the island for about 150 miles inland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Flo
Snunute
Florida
Insurgenta
Cuba
Rey Lopez
No Federal Troops Refused for Encampment Duty
Adjutant General Fox reports Acting Secretary of War Jos eph B. Doe declined to order Ft Riley or Ft Leavenworth garrisons to participate in the national guards and GA KR encampment. Letter referred to Lt General Schofield says the garrisons are unavailable due to regular instructions to be followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Joseph B. Doe
Ft Riley
Ft. Leavenworth
Tamporia
National Guards
G. A KR
Schofield
Bomb plot reported against Hawaïi government
News from Hong Kong via Empress of Japan states a plot to overthrow the government in the colony. More than twenty Americans are implicated, four accused of making dynamite bombs in a village near Canton, with alleged plans to destroy government offices in Honolulu. Police in Hong Kong probe the affair. no arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Victoria
BOC
Vung Kong
Avwasllas
Canton
Great Storm in Japan Leaves Thousands Dead
Advices from Japan report massive maritime disasters and widespread destruction after the July storm. Drowned sailors reach into the thousands in Ssisuama provinces, with three ships driven ashore and many crews lost. Coastal villages were razed by storm tides and heavy debris. The death toll may exceed 3,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Victron
Ssisuama
Objectionable Epithet Prompts Apology From Pekin Officials
News from Victoria via steamer reports Chinese officials in Pekin must resist provocation and have twice apologized to Mr Hayashi for an epithet “whajen” in the official gazette and once for a memorial that described Japanese as barbarous. Also notes Great Bead beats Kaz in baseball and a local ice cream social by Ancient Order of the Pyramids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inese
Victoria
KRCG
Yokohama
Japan
Tsung Li Yamen
Hayashi
Whajen
Cheap's Council No
Ancient Order of the Pyramids
Kansas Avenue
Criticism of Dwyer Echoes Across English Papers
English papers mock American horse owner Michael F Day and his circumscribed status after arriving in New York aboard the Fulda. The Sun calls Dwyer swindled and hustled. The Westminster Gazette questions American sportsmanship and hints at envy of Lord Dunraven and an athletic club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexpos
Michael F. Day
New York
England
the Sun
Dwyer
Dever
The
Westminster Gazette
Cornell
Lord Dunraven
Landon Athletic Club
Can't Sell Cigars A Saloonkeeper Held in $50
A New York saloonkeeper was arrested for selling four cigars on Sunday Aug 14 in a Jefferson Market police court case. Andrew T Redman was held for trial in $30. The magistrate noted this as the first case under penal code sections 267 and 270 restricting Sunday sales of cigars or prepared tobacco with potential confiscation of the entire stock for the poor fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Yeas
Denel
Jefferson Market
Andrew T. Redman
Topeka City Engineer Publishes Model City History
City Engineer Barnes issues a concise poster detailing Topeka’s paving miles sidewalk mileage sewer and water system history and other facts. The cardboard card format aims to aid fellow city engineers and interested residents seeking a compact overview of Topeka as a model city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barns
Aladout
Topeka
Barnes
Cesspool Found Linked to Diphtheria Near Clay Street
Sanitary Sergeant Fowler investigates two diphtheria cases near Twelfth and Clay. A neglected cesspool beneath 1265 Clay Street yielded fermenting refuse, leading him to order its emptying as a possible source of infection. Joe Kellum’s habeas corpus case is continued. trial may hinge on warrantless entry versus evidence of law violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Twelfth
Clay Streets
Clay Street
Ceaspool
Kellum
Joe Kellum
Ferry
Supreme Court
Jos Kellam
Round trip tickets to Boston via B&O sale Aug 19 25
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers round trip tickets to Boston from all lines west of the Ohio River, Aug 19 to 25, valid for return until Sep 32. Chicago fare $22, with discounts from other stations. Tickets available at major connecting offices, stopping at Washington and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low Bates Iah
Baltimore & Ohio RR Co
Boston
Ohio River
Washington
Chicago
East
Calamic tale of a Massachusetts ex governor illustrates business calls
An old business allotment leads a nephew into an undertaking firm after his uncle’s death. The nephew arranges a funeral for a wealthy widow, prompting her to question the timing. The widow recalls Tom’s blunt question about the mourning schedule, revealing unintended presumption in the enterprise.
A Cucimber Fiend Outwitted by a Store Clerk
A Georgia or southern city column recounts a comic scene where a bailiff, craving cucumbers, offers a dime for unlimited eating. The sharp clerk charges two for a nickel, then quar ters, and the bailiff samples a peck before the grocer ends the ruse with a quarter. A quirky origin piece from the Atlanta Constitution notes trickery and dining mishaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Nick
Atlanta Constitution
Market Report Mixed as Wheat and Corn Rally Delays Hold
The market opened soft on disappointing cables then rallied with corn. Wheat futures climbed from 66 43 to 67 43 with a 66 44 touch, while corn advanced on frost concerns. Hog receipts totaled 15,000 with prices down about 10c from yesterday, cattle receipts 14,000 with a weak market, and beef and pork values eased. Kansas City showed mixed results with Texas and native cattle varying and pork and sheep quotes steady to lower. Overall market activity remained slow and barely steady across commodities and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cmiaco
Coro
Kansas City
Kansas
Crrr
Texas
Topeka Graim and Stock Exchange
Calumbdlian
Erlesa
Liverpool
Nebraska
Seaboard
Aratal
Nebraeks
Iowa
Lord —Cash
Chicago
New York
Beerbohm
Handy & Harmon
Normania
Bismarck
Morehead
Omaha
Ted
Berlin
Paris
Dean
Muark Lane
Market Report From Topeka Grain Exchange Page
Shortages in news left traders cautious as mixed weather signals and frost fears buoyed corn while wheat held steady. Prices fluctuated with oversold crops, futures surged briefly on frost expectations, then retreated as selling pressure and small cold provisions dominated.
Topeka Daily State Journal Circulation Statement 1895
The article presents a sworn detailed statement of circulation for the first half of 1895, showing the paper’s six month circulation total. It emphasizes verified figures and the publication’s distribution reach during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Topeka Starz Journal Claims Record Daily Circulation
The Starz Journal proclaims a daily average of 3.34 and asserts the greatest six month period in its history. It contrasts this with Topeka Daily Capital’s 1894 average of 8,744 and notes higher local circulation than all other Topeka dailies combined. The paper emphasizes strong regional reach via evening trains delivering AP and state news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starz JourNal
Topeka
Stara Journal
Shawnee County
Jovrnal
Torexa Day State Journal
Associated Press
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Hiram HuLse
Florist
Gor
Elmwood
Willow Ave
Potwin Pisce
Mee
Sunflower Shoe Store
HL. A. Brush
Kansas Ave
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Chitago
Peoria
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Atith
Atlantic Coast
Brest Line
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Niagara Falls
Pittsburg
H. C. Orr
Esress
Demyer
Colorado Springs
Pusbie
Santa Fe
Lowley Broa
Hawait
Shawnee Building and Loan Association
Foom
Columbian
Garfield
Union Pacific
Garfield Park
W. Puuuirs
Massachusetts
Thomas
Tom
Dudgeon
Mrs. X
Today's Market Report
Waear
Tc Hieber
Terie
Timothy
Prairia
Harrison
Topeka Daily State Journal
Dail
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