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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1895
Page
3
A local ad promotes a limited time shoe sale with significant discounts. Ladies French Kid Shoes drop to 75 cents to $1.50, Ladies Oxfords to 75 cents to $1.50, Boys Shoes to $1.25, Men’s Cordovan to $3, Men’s Tans at cost, Misses Shoes at $2.25. Limited stock, some items may sell out quickly. Deals expire this week.
New York Aug 30 Dr Thomas Dato English author of a wartime song has written another stanza in response to a former Confederate officer who found the original lacking in war reference. The revised verse underscores loyalty and national supremacy with a bold patriotic tone.
M C Kelly of Mulberry Crawford county arrives in the city and meets Governor Morrill. He says he will prepare the report the governor desires as politics swirl around his public job and private business. He invites readers to subscribe to the Journal.
The Atchison corn carnival is set for September 26 with features centered on corn plus varied attractions. Festivities start at Ic elock with special trains from Tecumseh Nebraska and Burlington railroad, Ed Howe and H H Bayley previously led planning but a large community effort now forms committees for flat funding.
A Kansas probate case features a will read in plain terms dated October 2, 1894 naming Chmoty Ann Sesque and Robert Scaggs to all funds after funeral costs, with $10 to Mark Freeman and a dress return. Freeman, a former cook, contests the will for failing to meet statutory wording and witness requirements. Kansas University football notes flag uncertain prospects and building progress at Arkansas City Santa Fe shops, with expansion plans and labor increases.
The article notes plans to raise stalls capacity to twenty five and begin spring roofing by John Bradley of To- Feka Roofing Co with asphalt and gravel surface. Completion set for November 1 and a larger shop workforce expected.
A Wichita report states Governor Lewelling would not sign a petition to abolish the metropolitan police commissioners and insisted he would not mix in the fight. The item notes his stance against altering the city’s policing plan.
Aug 30 Cueyetasp James Beckmeister fell from the World building while assisting with a sign. His fall killed him and injured passerby John Nickson who died during treatment. Two coworkers, Lewis and Cormier, struggled for survival as ropes slipped and rescue efforts unfolded.
The adjutant general's office issued orders shortening the Emporia state encampment next week from a week to four days. The plan moves from Sunday start to Tuesday, ending Friday, saving about 2400 dollars. Major General Hughes pledges total costs under 10000 dollars and daily expenses near 1.21 dollars besides rail fare. Auditor Cole will adopt the attorney general's view on railroad transport rates, allowing four and a half cents per mile instead of one cent under last winter's law.
Senator J W Parker of Olathe explains the dispute at the Olathe institution for the deaf and dumb after Governor Morrill met him at the Copeland hotel. He says there is no serious trouble, only that the Mirror editor is new and does not understand the situation. A sale ad follows for a special discount on surries by Columbus Byner Co at Bismarck Grove with pricing for return trips and children.
Denver Aug 3 The Salvation Army in Denver organized a mounted cavalry corps of young women led by Staff Captain Blanche Cox with Captains Harmon Blackledge and Anderson and Lieutenants Dunton and Ander son. Brigadier General French attended the dedication at First Baptist Church as crowds flocked to witness the new unit in dark blue gowns red collars and bonnets. The corps plans a tour of mountain towns. Miss Kittie Doneyeon is named as a teacher connected to Piang 616 Tyler St.
Wheat advances on strong grain demand while corn oats and provisions shift modestly. Kansas City and Chicago trade show mixed receipts and prices with hogs and cattle steady to weak amid broader export and cash market activity.
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