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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1895
Page
3
News from Emporia and nearby areas reports a surge of counterfeit activity in Cowley County with claims of a gang passing half dollars detected by light reflection. The piece also notes varied local incidents and hoaxes across Kansas towns, including detours into political rumor and small legal notices.
The card features a heavyweight wrestling clash between Jack Klog and Harry Gilmore of New York at Hamilton Uxit on Monday. Other events include two best of three fair falls under James rules and a live birds shooting segment with notable scores. An Eastern Iowa circuit was formed at Davenport today, planning races at Dubuque and Independence upcoming dates. Cricketers from Philadelphia may defer their England tour this summer due to advisories from Allcock and Lord Harris.
Gilmore and King prepare for a boxing match with weights at 180 and 190 pounds respectively. Both in fine condition, King trains steadily all summer using heavy dumbbells, cycling, and walking as main workouts. An exhibition between Johnnie Van Heest and Australian Jack Hall is planned, with Hall once slated to fight Paddy Partell in November before a sheriff stoppage.
San Francisco reports that Ovide Musin’s concerts drew a large audience during his present visit. He performed works including Beethoven violin concerto and Mendelssohn concerto with notable movement and refinement.
Van Vorst Mesereau tops the organization list with 14 425 miles, surpassing every earlier New Jersey mark and nearly doubling last year’s 7 755 miles. Edger Alias Poe, famed Princeton football captain, wed Miss Able J. McCaye. High wind limits gun club scores as Mesers Montgomery and Hindmarsh post 18 in the second event. A Beethoven concerto encore features a Serenade by Plorplrne and Mendelssohn numbers, followed by Mucin’s Caprice.
Police Commissioner Roosevelt of New York has accepted an invitation to be the chief guest and principal speaker at the Union League club banquet in Chicago on Washington's birthday. The Union League committee on political action led by W. H. Wilson Jobo H. Hamtino and A. F. Hatch arranged the invitation. Roosevelt is expected to discuss reforms drawing on his varied experiences.
Topeka moves toward deciding on a gas franchise as two local groups led by ex county treasurer A K Rodgers and a Kansas City promoter push for city approval. Rodgers vows a Topeka only company with capital around 200 000 to supply gas at a dollar per thousand cubic feet, building a plant within city limits to ensure taxability. The council faces a fight between rival promoters with plans to accelerate work as soon as weather allows, while some members favor granting both sides a franchise.
Coroners note Allen G. Thurman’s funeral today at the Thorman residence at 10 am with state officials and citizens in attendance. Gov McKinley and others led processions. Rev Grover delivered a restrained service befitting the jurist statesman as pallbearers, mostly grandsons, stood by the family at the cemetery west of the city.
Detroit December 14 mayor Pingree rode free on a Citizens Company's car after refusing to pay fare unless conductor sold six tickets for a quarter. He tried the test three times and was removed each time. the conductor who allowed the free rides was suspended. The mayor plans to pursue a test case challenging the six tickets for a quarter rule.
A proposed giant combine would unite the Erie, Nickel Plate, B&O, and Chicago & Erie railroads under one ownership to form a Chicago to New York system. The plan aims to cut paper indebtedness from 500 million to 175 million dollars, pushed by New York bankers J P Morgan & Co, with EB Thomas leading the new enterprise. Also noted are ads for Wheat Germ Meat from Shawnee Mile and a Peerless Steam Laundry at 112 and 114 West Beh.
A Topeka editorial argues cremation as a remedy to grave robberies and pestilence in burial grounds. It claims graves are poorly protected, cites accidents of burial, and asserts cremation eliminates decay and the horror of buried alive, presenting cremation as a humane alternative.
Wheat opened near last night’s close and slipped to 60 60¾ under pressure from selling by Champlin while Argentine shipments surged. Corn weakened, hogs and beef strong to steady with mixed receipts. cattle and sheep showed firm prices. Kansas City and Chicago bids indicated light trading, with May wheat and corn futures reflecting cautious demand. Local receipts remained sizable, market activity varied across items, and railroad shipments continued to influence prices.
The Topeka State Journal claims superior local circulation over all Topeka dailies, citing the American Newspaper Directory figures for 1894 and sworn six month tallies. It asserts the Star Journal leads nearby towns and trains, delivering early AP and state news to readers.
A garbled classified fragment lists names and items for sale including furniture and a piano, with references to a college and a sell prices. It mentions a parlor organ and a furnished house offering board and lodging, with scattered odd phrases and missing context.
A sworn detailed statement of circulation for the six months shows the Topeka Daily State Journal had a confirmed circulation figure during that period. The document provides the exact numbers and related details as filed for that half year.
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