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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1895
Page
8
A posse of about sixty two citizens captures three leaders after an apparent planned uprising in Fate town. Prisoners escape amid gunfire as guards tighten patrols. townsfolk say the incident lacks substance but push safety measures. Edison apparatus arrives via Washington contact. local merchants advertise lighting and mineral water at Kansas avenue stores.
A Kansas contingent and its Chicago hosts share a bustling scene at Palmer House and Central Music Hall. Governors, editors, and Kansas club members mingle amid receptions, readings, and a lively Coyote Club performance praising state agriculture while noting press and political dynamics with Western figures and civic leaders.
Chairman Charley Elliott cites historic assessment levels by the Republican county central committee, noting earlier years featured higher sums and that campaigns required funding. He references officials paid for campaign support and questions equity, while mentioning figures for sheriff and other offices and a claim that such payments benefited governance locally. The piece blends political debate with unrelated local notices and advertisements.
A hearing in the matters of M A and B Casa concluded with testimony presented by railroad officials. The session reviewed the implications for rail operations, safety standards, and potential route adjustments affecting the midwestern network.
Notes on Kansas railroads recount the Santa Fe receivers enhancing the M A and B line with a $53,000 loan to modernize equipment and track amid a foreclosure case. The Union Pacific contests prior constructive mileage, seeking freight-revenue deductions and a settlement before the January hearing. Official personnel notes list Santa Fe and Rock Island staff movements and recoveries from illness across Kansas locales.
Community member J M Harvey relates a dramatic tale of healing attributed to Professor Samuels. The farmer recounts a beggar with milk-only sustenance who recovered after treatment, praising Samuels as best posted in Topeka. He claims steady improvement and asserts cures cover a wide range of ailments with eye nerve connections as the mechanism. He reports eye therapy and nerve-based cures, offering products at nominal price and a money-back guarantee through J K Jones in Topeka.
The article notes Quown and W C Hobb promoted to conductors and several men including Prenk Murray Dick Lisk Bert Hermitton Gus Ebling John McKeana and Charles Patrice promoted to engineers on the Union Pacific at Junction City. F U Jano promoted from yard master in Salina to engineer. Jameson retires as Brakeman. A special excursion train by the Wabash runs January 15 from St Louis to Kansas City then to El Paso and Mexico City. The general manager warns passengers on fast palace cars of wheel flange danger and stresses wheel condition inspections to prevent derailments.
The notice outlines Harper's Weekly 1896 plans including world events, art and literature, politics, and new departments such as Life and Letter. It highlights annual volumes beginning in January, subscription terms, and distribution details, while advertising Libbey Glass products and household wares from local merchants.
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