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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1895
Page
3
The World Medical Institute has decided to extend their extraordinary offer through December 25. The move keeps the promotional terms in effect for another several weeks, aiming to attract more applicants and expand access to services.
Archison council meeting grants a right of way to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line amid protests from property owners. Mayor Waggener faces vociferous opposition while surveyors proceed. Also reports on Elliot recovering after a savage attack in Kansas City and municipal officials meeting Lawrence horticulturalists.
J Willie Sells reportedly sold his interest in the Sella Rentfrow show to N Rentfrow, receiving about 25000 to 30000 dollars in cash. The winter quarters are in Denver and a new Cincinnati circus is planned to tour this winter. Thieves steal a side saddle and lap robes from Deputy Sheriff Clint Watson at his home on 721 Jefferson.
The feature event at Hamilton Hall on December 16 stars King Gilmore and other heavyweight wrestlers. Fans expect a hard hitting display as top names collide for bragging rights and promising bouts.
The coming wrestling bout at Hamilton ball on December 16 pits Kansas champion Jack King against Newburg NY's Harry Gilmore. King, famed across Topeka and Kansas, has a strong record including victories over Baker Iowa Williams Bronson Murphy Larkin and Paddy Shea. Gilmore is a powerful, technical wrestler known on the western circuit. The bout is billed as a serious, non fake clash with high anticipation for a decisive winner.
Boxing and shooting items from a Baltimore period note a match between Marshall at 122 pounce and Eureka Athletic Club with $1000 a side and a $250 forfeit posted by Kenney, Smith's manager. Included are results from Der Lewin defeating Hegarden, Arrons, Ile, Dac, and Capt A A Bogarden with 95 birds per round. Irwin wins with 4410 while the captain scores 42.
In district court Judge Haven finds Eugene Perryman in contempt over unpaid court ordered alimony from a recent divorce case. Perryman admits earning about twenty dollars a month with thirteen dollars living costs, and insists he cannot pay the demanded twenty five dollars into court plus fifteen monthly for Mrs Perryman's alimony. He faces jail if the funds are not paid.
St Louis music supporters, led by Walter Dammrosel, will guarantee $10,000 annually to bring the Wagner Opera company to the city and maintain performances each winter for the near future. The funding, arranged with community backing, aims to secure regular seasons and support from local residents.
Reported chatter from Br Louis and Rozelle of the People's Party indicates state committees arrange delegate lodging as talks favor Nebraska Senator W V Allen for president and a platform restoration. The Patignal convention timeline is unclear amid muddled text.
Members of a Methodist church in Susquehanna, Pa., hurried into the sanctuary last night and found posters advertising a burlesque performance. The display showed young girls in provocative poses, shocking congregants as crowds from across town gathered to view the exhibition.
A special Santa Fe train runs from Topeka to Strong City tomorrow morning for friends of the late Barney Santry attending his funeral at 9 o'clock in the Catholic church. The train leaves Topeka at 7:00 AM and returns from Strong City at 12:15 PM. A Pullman car Mascot with the Lantry family stays attached and the train continues to Chicago for the interment.
Jobe J Towalls visited General Harrison in Indiana and announced that Ingalls supports Larrinuis, surprising Harrison campaign handlers who had expected ex-senator to back Allleon.
Prof William M Willett 93 died last night at his Jersey City home. A former Wesleyan University professor and early Concord Theological Institute founder, he was part of a family line with city leadership roots dating to 1666. A Friday Harmiston Hall concert featuring Hon Lewis Haaback and local bands announced tickets for 15 and 25 cents.
Cleveland coroner verdict finds no sufficient evidence of fault by any person in the central viaduct tragedy. Seventeen victims died from injuries or drowning in the river. Attention Tanners urged to meet at 8 this evening for funeral of Chas Hardener tomorrow afternoon. EL C Scawsonine, President.
Whest opened weak after war news stalled, Italy duties on wheat noted, futures and soybeans volatile. Hog, pork, and lard prices opened weak with high receipts. mixed grain and cattle quotes vary by market region, with overall trading slow and prices easing. Visible supplies lower while exports show modest activity. Chicago grain and livestock totals reflect cautious demand and steady to weak tone.
An OCR fragmented ad lists properties and prices near Topeka and Grove, mentioning acres, houses, orchards, and land with figures like 400 and 90. It names THOMAS RA and a Kansas address, plus a daily watch notice and Garry in Iowa.
The sworn statement shows the Topeka Daily State Journal had a six month circulation total as stated for the first half of 1895.
The State Journal boasts higher six month averages than Topeka dailies in 1893 1894 and 1895 figures from the American Newspaper Directory. It claims the Starr Journal leads local circulation, with large reach to nearby towns and tributary routes via evening trains carrying the latest Associated Press and state news.
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