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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1895
Page
5
A curious and original testimonial to General Superintendent A J Hite circulates in railroad circles. It praises his leadership and long service while noting the respect he commands among colleagues and subordinates alike. The item highlights a well regarded figure in the industry.
A large commemorative lithograph honoring General Superintendent A. J. Hitt of the Rocky Island railroad, created by C. A. Pier, was received in Chicago. The piece portrays Hitt at his desk and rising through the ranks, with scenes of railroad life, and was presented by employes as thanks for his leadership. Also notes on Santa Fe and Rock Island shop improvements, personnel changes, and a Linwood wreck suit update.
A jumble of district items from Topeka: taxes in 1884 and 1986 higher than this year, Postmaster Arnold arranging events, court adjournments, and odd sensational notes. Reports include illnesses, a state insane asylum placement, a gaspipe issue, a bridge plan, a football assurance, and various local happenings around Hamilton Hall and Beloit.
Miss Laura Radford state YWCA secretary visits state University at Otens Kan to aid city work. Ada E Wilson financial secretary will donate time. A Sunday gospel meeting at the YWCA 4:20 pm led by Miss L Moore. High school girls Bible class reception with music and recitations by Bessie Schenk Collins Neilia McKee Hamilton and others. Souvenir with class text and invites to Monday meetings. J O M Perr residence notice at 189 Hawthorn St Auburndale price 1050. Osage City coal shipment note and sale ads for ostrich tips and Beggs German Salve.
Reported plans for a west side Missouri river railway tunnel between Atchison and St Joe to avoid riverbank buildings. Promoters study cost savings versus protection needs, with Mayor Waggener pushing the project and Missouri Pacific backing. Santa Fe denies current plans to rebuild or join the new line, while Santa Fe workers resume or adjust duties.
The First Methodist Church youth staged an evening entertainment headlined by a Washington pension office expert posing as Professor Fletcher Denis. The electric doll show featured dolls worn by local children and drew laughs at the spoof lecture.
Mrs Eliza Royline believed insane after revival meetings at Oakland Methodist. In probate court her husband Roy and two neighbors testified to inability to care for herself. Judge questions delusions. Roy says she laughs and cannot be left alone. Third commitment in three years, with prior discharges.
Parish 18 was discharged from the Inewna Adrien asylum after a habeas corpus effort failed to secure continued confinement. Dr Eastman notified the probate court that Parish had been released on trial for lack of cure and returned to work at the Topeka steam laundry.
Reports from Pontaxp Ure describe U K Nice of North American Commercial protesting the current international sealing agreement. He denounces the terms as inadequate and calls for changes. The Wichita visit hints at political entertainments and a push for service improvements. Local ads promote Lehigh Pennsylvanian Anthracite coal and a campus post office listing with contact details.
An announcement on the Real Estate Exchange notes a ten year lease of a southeast corner property at Fifth Avenue and Fifty-sixth Street for an annual rent of 10,000. A large dry goods firm will erect a building there, signaling much excitement in both uptown and downtown areas. The parcel lies in Upper Fifth Avenue’s fashionable residence district, long resistant to trade encroachment. Nearby mansions of W. E. Iselin, Mrs. Catharine Jones, We. G. Whitney, and Cornell are mentioned.
For four years Bob a mixed breed blind dog attached to West Brighton police station has disappeared an interloper cat blamed. Bob once guided patrols at 6am and 6pm guarding the station turning out squads and visiting the butcher father of an officer. He went blind three years ago from a cataract and lately spent time with the butcher before vanishing leaving police to search.
Fragmentary text discusses a policy request about a husband’s life. Mentions Mrs Dinsmore and an officeholder. References to European artists and artworks priced 60 to 150 at Trumbull's Art store and a sale of trimmed haw at Levis.
Capt Sherman of the whaling steamer Beluga announces the birth of a daughter while at Herschel Island, north of British North America. The infant Helen Herschel Sherman was christened by Rev Stringer as whalers and island wives admire the event, sparking debate on American status of the child.
Adelina Patti Nicolini presented 98 253 stamps to Mrs Mary Scott Rowland in New York for the Christmas tree fund. Rowland notes the London gift included 5 258 canceled stamps in bundles of ten to raise money for the fund, with proceeds to be directed to the New York charity.
Dexven, Dec. 1 A not guilty verdict was returned today against Rev F F Passmore after a special committee addressed charges of qualifying and dis of dissonsses among the Methodist ministry The language in a published letter accused the church bishops ministry and press of colluding with gamblers Sabbath breakers and liquor keepers The case underscores heightened scrutiny of clergy rhetoric and prompts calls for guarded statements going forward.
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