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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1895
Page
11
A small school supply notice lists boys winter caps offered at 25 cents each. The item is described as suitable for school wear and priced to attract buyers. Local vendors promote the affordable winter headgear.
Governor Morrill released a letter from ex Senator J Ingalls explaining his illness note was a misprint about indisposition He would have attended Chicago Kansas Million Club event if not for other engagements and a snowbound barrier halted his participation Secretary Edwards echoed that Ingalls was expected and that cancellations were possible due to lecture commitments The chair rejected responsibility for blocking the schedule in a snowstorm and maintained the plan relied on Ingalls’ presence if feasible.
Arthur Van Vieck and Emma McUill staged a fake overdose on East Fifth Street with a laudanum bottle at Frank Brown’s home. Emma fainted after realizing the bottle held poison. Brown stopped the act, destroyed the bottle, and physicians used a stomach pump to remove liquid.
At a meeting of District Assembly No. 40, Knights of Labor, the Socialists called for immediate action against General Master Workman James R Sovereign and executive board members. The resolution accuses two board members of stock dealing with corrupt individuals and criticizes the leadership for overreaching authority amid a Washington dispute.
A fragment urges wage-working class to unite against fakirs and celebrate European labor, calling Knights of Labor assemblies and progressive organizations to form a national body aligned with the class struggle and international socialist faction.
Citizens of Atchison County press for no assistant attorney general appointment. W D Gilbers and D J Clifford travel to Topeka to oppose the move, said to be a D E Miller scheme. Local editorial notes the visit as ill advised and unnecessary.
In Hatfield Mccoy legacy territory near Williamson West Virginia a 18 year old Hatfield reportedly fired four Winchester shots at Dan Craig killing him instantly. In Leavenworth Kansas a supreme court session heard resolutions from the Leavenworth bar mourning Judge Hubert Crozier. A Shanghai dispatch notes tension in Korea with reports an American missionary may be linked to Li Hau Shin plots against the Korean king.
The Globe reports a Wednesday night surprise party hosted by Mrs Sf D Jones and Miss Anns Coleman for Miss Sadie Barker celebrating her nineteenth birthday. Guests enjoyed tea at Miss Lucy Radford's, with cakes, fruit, and nuts afterwards. several presents were given.
Absalom B Duckworth a Santa Fe blacksmith shown sudden mental breakdown at work with delusions his tools stolen and enemies. Foreman John Fresch notices erratic actions then fellow workers try to soothe and a coach shop foreman is asked to intervene. Duckworth is confined then released to home for rest and treatment. authorities pursue help after lodge involvement.
Judge Vandivert heads to Topeka with County Attorney Dyer to file writ of habeas corpus in the supreme court. The petition seeks release of two Kinsley murder suspects from state prison to face death sentence in district court and potential hanging under a new legal precedent.
North Tophwa of Interest Fi the Ri Tom L. Ewan from Kansas City contends on the North side. The Woman's Republics association met at Dr Mitchell's home this afternoon. McMaster has taken a position with the Banta Fe in Chicago. A Christmas greeting spread through local stores. The Raw clad church Good Shepherd plans a social Tuesday at Sira F Bowen's Harrison street home. Mrs A W Lacey visits Wichita with her father Mr A Bradley who was thrown from a train risking a severe brain concussion. Brickwheat flour and maple syrup sold by Geo J Gravee & Sona at 115 and 117 West Lacrent Street North Topeka. Bell phone 358. Grover King narrowly escaped drowning at Soldier creek while skating with his sister Effie after stepping into a hidden hole in the ice.
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