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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1895
Page
8
Fragmented OCR lists door prices and goods including seamless hose and millinery. Mentions 200 hats for 1.00 and 1.00 hats for 7 60 each, sailors priced 50 to 90 cents. Reads as a chaotic sale ad with varied items and unclear context.
The 1895 St Louis Exposition will run Sept 4 to Oct 19 featuring Sousa band and diverse acts. Acts include the Kins-Ners French equilibrist, Calcedo the King of the Wire, Louisa Oloriz the Man Monkey, Russian dogs, Price Koklu the Japanese Juggler, Buck Taylor’s Sioux troupe, and Miss Cornelia Campbell Bedford demonstrating cooking. The Veiled Prophet parade and ball cap the season. Missouri Pacific Railway and Iron Mountain Route offer reduced fares.
City council debates a resolution to build apartments at the city jail to separate juvenile and older prisoners. Cost is the main hurdle though Councilman Roundtree argues a former courtroom could be repurposed upstairs to save money. Fifth ward councilman pushes a plan he believes is workable.
George Green a Democrat and former Lansing guard is named to run the Topeka insane asylum pumping station. Daniel Flyne leaves after a year with a Dr Eastman endorsement praising his work. Critics charge political influence affects staffing and management at the state institution.
Chief Wilkerson arrested Tom Steele and turned him over to the state on grand larceny charges after linking him to the Nikola grocery store holdup on East Tenth street. Four other colored men, Landos Dunn Rucker and Steele, remain in county jail awaiting trial. Steele confessed, bolstering the state's case.
A famous Midway row of six buildings near Ft Thomas government property burned at 2:30 this morning. The alouns, restaurants and concert halls were destroyed amid a crowd of soldiers and visitors. Loss estimated at less than $20,000 with little insurance.
Washington reports claimed fifteen Bannock Indians were killed near Diamond Valley Oregon but the Indian bureau rejects the tale. Commissioner Browning says no reservation lies within 390 miles and no Indians were in the area according to the office.
The Kansas state board of railroad commissioners took a three car special train tour of the state chasing inspections, aided by free railroading luxuries. Critics call the board powerless and a costly misstep, arguing salaries, lavish perks, and lax enforcement waste public funds. The piece mocks Lewelling era reforms and notes the board’s failure to compel action while enjoying perks from railroads.
A water melon rind allegedly thrown from the Armory stairs prompted a confrontation on Sixth and Kansas. Walker accuses London Wilson of striking him, Long backs the claim, four coloreds testify Wilson not guilty, Judge Ferry discharges Wilson as the city’s case weak. Officer McElroy suspects Wilson remains the culprit.
A letter from Mrs Mary F E Lease to a friend states she cannot attend Labor Day events in Topeka as September dates are fully booked. Mrs L O Case will substitute and speak instead. Lease already is in Texas. Peddlers: Fred W Troy discharged for lack of license evidence. Unlicensed peddler case deemed unconstitutional to license his business. A F Merithew to tell his tale tomorrow morning. Little Gem 5c.
The coming quail season looks strong with birds fully grown by November 1. Ducks should be plentiful after ponds revived by recent rains. The overall game supply in the region is expected to exceed many years, with farmer cooperation key to access. A separate note discusses a weightlifting challenge and a bicycle meet in St Ignace and Lawrence, signaling local sporting events.
A Topeka wheelmen list seven events including novice, handicap, open and boys under 16 for a local racing meet. They seek the Trophy while Jack Parker of Detroit aims to bring the target championship cup to Detroit for defense at the upcoming tourney. Labor Day plans loom for a third Auburn-Athletic park game after a 11 inning tie. Live bird championship slated for Weir City in October. The Olathe ball club beat Ottawa 6 to 0. Junction City-Enterprise game arranged with $50 deposits. Henry Pundt, Omaha grocery pioneer, dies in Hamburg en route to Carlsbad.
A Topeka physician cites a growing phenomenon he calls the bicycle face. He notes a weary, peaked expression and fixed anxiety from prolonged riding as the rider maintains balance. He warns against bicycle abuse while urging proper use and regular breaks for health.
A Port Townsend area mother, wife of farmer James Tattherow, drowned her six year old son in a river after wrapping him in a quilt. She later attempted suicide but was rescued. The husband was asked to fetch a doctor. he delayed, allowing authorities to intervene. The man is believed insane. The report also notes Carlos H. Blackman, linked to a Block Island shooting, as a Chicago Board of Trade figure. a garbled line about Garfield and ministerial mention follows.
George Lodge, a prominent Philadelphia real estate dealer and manager of an underground propulsion system, credits Munyon’s Rheumatism Cure with curing his severe rheumatism after years of pain. The ad markets Munyon’s remedies, claiming rapid relief and a free expert diagnosis, with shipments offered nationwide for 25 cents a bottle.
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