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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1895
Page
3
Readers are urged to shop the Shoes of oddwixes weekly sale for marked reductions on ladies French kid shoes ladies oxfords boys shoes mens cordovan and tans with prices slashed from five dollars to three and from two twenty five to one twenty five while stock lasts this week only.
David Overmyer of Topeka, the 1894 Kansas Democratic gubernatorial nominee, comments on Governor Morrill and the prohibition fight in Kansas. He says Morrill faces internal party pressure over enforcing the law, may seek a vice presidency as a route of escape, and notes McKinley Reed rivalries, Harrison weakness, and Kansas silver sentiment.
San Francisco Aug 10 noon the non partisan silver convention by the American Bi metallic league meets at Metropolitan hall to sound California on the silver question. The three day session features letters from Warner Harvey and several senators and a slate of principal speakers including McConnell Beatty Bonnifiel White and others. Miss Phabe Conzing is expected to lecture on the silver conspiracy and the worship of the golden calf.
Ex Adjutant General H H Artz returns from Ottawa where he argued the efficacy of prayer with Rev J H Lathrop. Ottawa received his points favorably yet he notes he kept his scalp. He heads to Altamont Missouri to discuss representative government with an ex rebel general and ex state senator while still practicing law in Topeka. A Boston bound Union Pacific return bold Aug 19.
At a Topeka meeting Rev B L Smith read on enforcing the prohibitory law. County Attorney Bafford and officials Safford and Welch cited drug stores as chief obstacles. They noted hard-to-find reliable evidence for prosecutions and endorsed ongoing efforts led by S B Isenhart to keep up the fight against the Topeka club.
A colored man named Justice, driver for Undertaker J. Knight, drove one of Knight’s horses to death returning from a funeral at Prairie Home cemetery. The incident occurred in hot weather and Knight intends to pursue action against the driver. The horse was among Knight’s best.
South Dakota counties that furnished grain to farmers this spring struggle to collect. Some farmers who owe for seed grain have finished threshing and vanished, risking felony charges if apprehended. Delinquent lists are being printed and arrests may follow.
Walnut Grove resident Ben M Dunn is held in city confinement on a charged assault of 12 year old Mary McNair. He faces transfer to county jail if bond not posted, with court action moved to the state. Dunn, a church member and former YMC A official, had been urged to leave town.
Special Master W D Cornish recommends receivers pay Russell Sage and George J Gould as trustees for bondholders the first mortgage bonds with accrued interest. Judge Santern in St Paul orders master’s report approved August 24 unless objections are raised.
A riot erupted at St Peter and St Pauls Catholic Church on Messanie street in Sr. Jowern Missouri yesterday. One man was fatally injured and six others badly hurt, two seriously, as opposing church factions attempted to disrupt services during the mass.
Rail advertisement for Boston round trip with route options via Chicago and stopover privileges. One fare covers the journey there and back. See Rowley Bros for details. Peerless train set calls up for the service.
A violent Aug storm struck the Prttssora area last night, flooding parks crowded with excursionists and injuring many. Two known dead include Millie Lindbaugh, a steamer cook, and an unknown woman at the Point bridge. a fireman and a conductor are among the fatally injured. Bridges, electric lines, and buildings were toppled, with extensive property loss estimated near $100,000. Rescue efforts saved several, while others were buried or swept away as debris littered streets. The city faced shock and power outages as emergency crews worked through the night.
The Bank of Tacoma, formerly Tacoma Trust and Savings, assigns to its creditors. The report lists cash on bond at 444 and total liabilities at 379,000, including 229,000 in city money. Amity lodge and Knights of Pythias notices appear, along with market notes and Captain Hayden Jeweler locating at 727 Kas. Ave.
The Topeka Daily State Journal, by sworn statement, reports record circulation for the first half of 1895. The six months show high readership levels, reflecting strong demand and widespread distribution across the region.
The Topeka State Journal boasts the greatest six month period in its history, surpassing the Topeka Capital and other dailies. It cites figures from the American Newspaper Directory and sworn statements for 1893 1894 and 1895, asserting leading local circulation and wide distribution via evening trains and nearby towns.
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