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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1894
Page
5
A fragmentary note references a “Rockpile” associated with the Cherit organization, signaling a misdirection or error in course. The unreadable line hints at internal confusion or a misapplied path within the Associated Cherit.
A committee of the Associated Charities led by Edward Wilder urged county officials to permit a public rock pile as a work test for the needy. Critics warn the display shames the poor and contradict true charity, urging work must be offered without public humiliation while evaluating each case.
Delegate H P Miller from the local union No. 25 of the Barbers International union returned from St Paul where he represented Kansas at the national convention. He was elected first vice president for the next two years as about forty delegates gathered at the state capital for a reception with the governor and mayor. The convention adopted a resolution opposing any group challenging the right of Americans to hold public office.
In a local prelate court, Clark Geterans, nephew of Judge J.T. Chirk, was found insane, due to a tobacco habit linked to the Keeley cure. The jury deemed his condition temporary, noting erratic acts, including a six foot drop from a sidewalk into a gutter. Doctor Tighten, juror and physician, attributed the insanity to tobacco use. Clark, 20, faced an inquest as friends feared mental instability. Organized charters for various firms were filed with the secretary of state, including Neosho River Land and Farmment Company and Bucklin Lodge 389 F and A.M.
State election canvassers finish the count as Topeka figures reveal a broad mix of political maneuvers. Kansas officials, judges, and lawmakers discuss appointments budgets and potential structural changes to Shawnee county circuit court amid a busy political calendar.
Dr Learned tells audience that every child should be educated and kept healthy through work, arguing many graduates fail to return to farming jobs. He cites Herbert Spencer on life and health, warns against ignorance of life laws, and urges parental effort to heed his message during his stay. Dr Stewart concurs with the view.
Topeka reader shows a fragmentary paper addressed to William Cook, an outlaw. The note urges restraint and protection of a relative, signed by Lula Cook, sister to Bill Cook. The owner travels in Indian territory and seeks German and French lessons offered privately with moderate pricing.
A wide range of Topeka social notes and ads describe a sick young man, plans to reopen St Nicholas hotel, Gladys Wallis company returning to perform Nebraska, a new gallery on aixth street, and visits by local residents. Local concerts, lodge events, and a Salvation Army post move are noted, with various ads for shoes, hair tonic, and anthracite coal.
James Butler of the Topeka asylum submits a coal receipt statement from penitentiary mines. The report, prepared by J. H. Gravely, covers fiscal years ending 1892 1893 and 1904 and compares July 1 to December 1 figures for 1894 and 1892. It notes discrepancies with Warden Dick Chase about coal shipments in October and November.
A foreclosure action was filed in district court against George K Peck Julia Peck J B Johnson and Annie Johnson over a $4 000 mortgage made December 1889 to Koreks Investment Loan Co The mortgage was transferred to Samuel G Hill and William H Thorold who bring the suit to foreclose on the southwest quarter of section 21 township 1 range th The Santa Fe area notes mention a noon Bible class and a shop meeting, plus local items including a dog bite injury to ten year old Paul Frank Crandal and political moves by Congressman Charles Corda on an elevator for the federal building Major Tom Anderson returns from Texas and a street department sale of old planks for bridge building An U S district court jury awarded the government $5 872 25 against Peter Haldane for a hay and grain contract for Ft Riley Other items include obituary notes for A Herron of Tupelo and various local coal sales promotions for Camden coal and the Peerless Steam Laundry and Tus Avenue.
An advertisement promises high quality Orewa City items at low cost. It urges customers to place orders with no tax and mentions a contact at 64 Kenean Avenue with telephone number 100.
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