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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1895
Page
5
The Los Angeles Wheelmen declared the recently concluded law meet the best of all their gatherings praising smooth organization and strong performances by riders from multiple clubs. Officials highlighted record times and high attendance as indicators of success.
The ninth annual Kansan division meet concluded with Mauries Stevenson winning the two mile handicap and the one mile state titles. Archie Woodlief and Bert Hackett led heavy competition, while Hide Hendrix impressed in trials. The Smokers show featured music, tricks, and a lively crowd as shooters and riders celebrated a successful two day program.
A subscriber letter to the State Journal criticizes Topeka’s dog catchers for using choking methods to secure dogs. The writer advocates a netted wagon and more humane handling, recounting a small dog injured during capture and urging better equipment for all dogs taken.
A Topeka veteran traveling in Southern California met Colonel A B Campbell in Santa Monica. Campbell spoke to old soldiers and was praised but after the address a local post leader announced Campbell’s destitute condition and his sick wife in Los Angeles. A collection gathered substantial funds. Santa Fe sets October 5 as final return-ticket deadline to Boston due to the Triennial conclave.
A composite Topeka roundup notes weather, traffic, and social items. Pred Waters plans a brief Kansas City trip. Rev. J. W. Bailey and Rev. E. Farrand preachings are reported. Local business, real estate, crime, and community events populate the column with a mix of names, places, and happenings across Topeka.
Wichita born troublemaker Charlie Sedgbear aged 11? stole 40 dollars from his mother and 36 from his father, bought a Rock Island ticket to Chicago. Chief O P Massey of Wichita retrieved him in Topeka and the railroad refunded the ticket. The case ends with a promise of accountability.
George T. Gilmore once a leading Shawnee County Republican from 1870s to 1880s is now aligned with the Populists in Seattle Washington. His Topeka exit followed the 1870s campaign crisis known as the March box incident which cost him the county clerk renomination to Democrat Charles F. Spencer. He later served at the state asylum and emigrated west where he now preaches plutocrat critique. In Washington J H Choate, ex Democratic district chair, announced joining the Populists after a Saturday meeting. Balterman returned from Batter Springs to order rebuilding a cyclone damaged church.
A Topeka lawyer declares state house commissions issued without Governor Morrill present are illegal, warning marriage and court actions by a deputy justice would be invalid. The report notes pardon blanks signed in Greenwood county sparked trouble, while several charters surface: American Building Co of Wichita. Gibraltar Building Association of Kansas City. McPherson Telephone Co of McPherson.
Mrs. Sarah Dee and James Gates wed at the groom’s home in Martin and Dennis’ addition after a police court assault case against the bride. A witness testified Dee struck Gates’ mother, who fled a window injuring herself. the case was dismissed. Gates, a laboring man, and Dee reportedly proceed with life together.
George Aye twelve year old son of Officer Henry Aye was seriously injured in a buggy incident on Sunday. He was guiding a horse from a livery barn on Fisco Street when the frightened animal veered at an electric car near Jackson and Sixth. The horse pulled the buggy, throwing George to the pavement and pinning him under the vehicle. He remained unconscious as bystanders helped, with Dr H W Roby diagnosing serious injuries including a dislocated shoulder and head bruises. His condition improved late at night but skull injury could not be determined. The accident occurred in a residential area and George is employed at De A Bo McCurdy’s livery barn. The incident prompted concern over potential skull trauma and recovery prospects.
A letter to the Topeka State Journal cites an Associated Press dispatch on a case involving St John. It notes a jury verdict for St John after a brief trial and contrasts it with an eleven to eight verdict for Tillman in another debate between Senator Tillman and Samuel Dicker of Michigan.
Complaints rise over slow completion of the new court house. County official says the commission lacks urgency and urges a larger crew to finish by March 1. He notes $250 monthly rent for current office rooms and criticized the winter conditions.
In Keosan avenue a parrot mourns its owner missing after police took the proprietor to the station overnight. The bird's morning alarm shouts for Louis and breaks into songs, while the shop remains closed until the owner returns. Mrs. Mattie E. Couch of 1311 Jackeown Street dies at home and is buried in Foster's Cemetery.
Advertises a round trip fare to Boston with choice of routes east of Chicago and stopover privileges. Mentions Howley Bros for particulars and promotes a product called Little Gem. Allures with the slogan Everybody smokes it.
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