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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1895
Page
5
Greyhound enthusiasts review coursing events planned for the year detailing venues and dates. The piece outlines major meets, track locations, and notable entrants expected to compete across circuits, highlighting organized fixtures and seasonal highlights.
Kansas hosts state coursing, with Altest and Kenmore clubs at Goodland October 23 and 28, drawing prominent promoters and top greyhounds. An article notes Art Massey’s Shod Joe Patchen and John R Gentry earning $200 each for shoeing, while local prospects in Topeka push football prep and live bird shooting meets amid law questions, bicycle plans, and regional sports events across Topeka and nearby towns.
Robber strikes a Quincy Street stall run by Charlie Lundberg opposite Hamilton ball. A large ham and three boxes of cigars were stolen after a late shift, the third such break in six months. Lundberg, a poor Swede with a big family, is affected by the losses.
Charlie Holliday rails at city leadership over the coal hole fund held by Noel Holde. He argues more than $5,000 should be directed to coal prospecting, contending Ness has not returned the money nor earned interest. Ness has offered to turn the funds to the city, but no action has occurred.
Letter to the editor comments on Mayor Fellows design for a Topeka city flag with suggestions to place the peace symbol under the word Topeka and include state stars and a central Kansas emblem. Also notes alternate proposal for a light blue silk flag with a gilt sunflower and edge embroidery. Cites local ads and subscription notices.
The Santa Fe railroad sale date will be set next week in Topeka by Judge Henry C. Caldwell. The sale, anticipated around November 1, will proceed as a formal step, with the bonds and indebtedness outlined in Caldwell's order and the railroad passing from receivers to the reorganizing committee after payment into court.
In Topeka last night word said General Fry of the California Commonweal army was married in St. Louis yesterday though the bride remained unidentified. Captain J H Downing sails to Hutchinson to assume the penitentiary steward post. Missouri Pacific shops near Pt Scott plan ten hour days six days a week. a Beloit connection to Judge Caldwell noted.
Boston round trip tickets offered by the Santa Fe route require no deposit and allow return until October 6. Passengers may choose routes east of Chicago with stop over privileges. Howley Bros at 727 Kas are handling inquiries and new store operations.
A C Sherman, Rossville grain merchant, is in Topeka soliciting stock subscriptions for the Rossville Elevator Company. He plans a grain elevator at Rossville costing about 4000 dollars, to be leased to him at 34 dollars monthly. Over one fourth of stock had been subscribed, with expectations the project will boost grain shipments this fall and winter.
City Attorney Hird notes Topeka sidewalks poor compared with Kansas City and Leavenworth. He questions why residents file more damage suits here, suggesting better walks but warning legal costs would bankrupt the city if similar suits rose elsewhere.
The Shawnee Fire Insurance company plans to apply to the secretary of state for a new charter. It has operated under an amended charter with Topeka HQs, transitioning from mutual to a stock form. The new charter will not affect the company’s business separation. Signatories include H. P. Dillon, J. W. Going, Jowb Mulvane, D. W. Mulvane, and J. R Sullivan.
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