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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1895
Page
3
Cod liver oil guidance notes its use before fear consumption as weakness increases. It recommends Scott's Emulsion with hypophosphites to restore vigor and supply fat and strength, contrasting with raw cod liver oil as a burden.
A proposed plan to form two council committees could slow the wave of contest actions in the Bouma, with thirty two contests pending. The petition seeks economy and funds to cover claimant expenses and case costs.
News report from Bridgeport Conn dated December 5 notes suspicions of Cuban revolutionaries operating under cover at Pratt & Waitsey's patent treatments firm. Authorities claim a meeting occurred at a hostile location while searches of local registers found no clear leads on weapons or individuals.
The United States court at Plownix Avia rules that Pima Indians remain under reservation status and cannot sell lands until deeds are issued, highlighting a clash with Indian bureau views and ongoing land allotment. Also noted are a British steamer Madura incident, Brazilian treaty draft discussions, and the sail of the Oscobel schooner near Turtle Light with ice damage.
A report details a sudden death in a Santa Fe depot waiting room and a court martial of Captain Charles I. Ewing at Fort Leavenworth, with charging documents and denials. It also covers prison staffing costs and federal prison reform plans, plus local incidents and upcoming lectures on Lincoln by Henry Watterson in Wichita.
A report lists a $10,000 damages claim in a malicious prosecution action led by A. L. Grommere against Bryan, with local embezzlement allegations and long-running feud in Sedgwick. The item also covers robberies in Leavenworth and Parsons, an underground river discovery, school attendance enforcement, prison escapes, and various local incidents including deaths, legal actions, and a poultry show.
Topeka will field three tandem teams for the T A A W season with training at the association gym. Captain Donevaon and Clare Claudy head one squad. Webb Stevenson Ford Dresback Morris Stevenson and E J Raw son form another. Taylor moved to Prescott, Arizona, leaving Topeka’s best rider to be named later. Uniforms and a 90 member roster are planned for the club.
The trial of Labor Commissioner Wi G Bird for malfeasance began in district court. He attended composed as his attorney J G Waters conferred. three counts allege he exacted money from clerks including chief clerk John Speer. Penalty up to 1000 dollars fine or up to one year per count. State represented by A A Godard Harry Baffard and Arthur McCabe. jury selection underway with some jurors excused or replaced before swearing in.
Kansas City report of a jewelry theft aboard a crowded streetcar. C. anderson, chief version inspector, loses a 875 Winawad stone from his necklace after two men jostle him near Ninth and Grand. The pair left the car at Elgin Street heading toward the Midland hotel.
Laula P. Kimp acliver a boilermaker at Kennas City Smelting and Kellning plant Argentine residing W114 Askew avenue was killed at 6 30 last evening in the Santa Fe railway yards Argentine. He boarded a back-up train at Culon depot to ride to Argentina jumped off and fell onto the east bound No 6 engine striking him instantly killed
Dec 5. Washington, a Black man named Wmo Washing ton was arrested for complicity in a treasury stamp theft. He confessed the stamps were moved in small lots to various houses where young girls collected valuable stamps and burned the papers.
Four cities vie for the 1900 Republican convention with San Francisco leading in votes from the far west while Chicago, St. Louis, and Pittsburgh press strong bids. General Clarkson notes California’s influence as Minneapolis precedent lingers and Minneapolitan precedent shapes the current power balance. In Chicago the local fund drive raises about $34,000 toward the $100,000 goal with a secret meeting reporting steady progress and optimism for securing the convention.
Wheat opened firm then slipped to 69 1/2 cents as heavy New York buying and 690 000 bushels from California to Australia supported values. May futures moved from 15 1/2 to 23 1/2 cents. oats rose to 20 1/2. Pork and lard advanced on wheat strength with January ribs at 4.35 to 4.40. Receipts: 40,000. shipments: 11,000. market fairly active, no lower than yesterday.
A cluttered market summary reports wheat and corn activity with price shifts and receipts. It notes strong undercurrents despite light actual trading, details grain receipts at Kansas City and Chicago, and mentions Armour campaign chatter and export interest. The piece references multiple cities, prices, and commodities, including wheat, corn, oats, and beef markets, with brief commentary on futures and port activity.
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