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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1895

Page

3

Senator Peffer Bill Favored In Senate Committees Report

The state Journal reports from Special Correspondent Wirmerse that Senator Peffer’s bill to prohibit officials of the United States from certain improper acts has been favorably reported to the senate by the committee chaired by Peffer. It also notes proposals to publish a congressional doings register, and lists numerous pension grants and local obituaries including a man dying at 55 from kidney disease and a sister’s death from consumption.

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Struck Oil and a Kansas Counterfeiter Captured in Paola

Petroleum excitement rises as a well near 600 feet yields oil samples in Paola. In Lawrence, Edwin L. Charlton reports his wife eloped with paper hanger C AlbARTUS, sparking a family feud. Charlton is son of prominent judge, while the wife, once a church organist, is described as devout yet entangled in a scandal.

Wiehrra Trenton John Charlton Lawrance Charlton Wifs North Lawrences Rich

Kansas Wins Western Intercollegiate Football Pennant

At Town City Iowa meeting of the Western Inter-Collegiate Football Association Kansas State University won the season pennant and a $200 silver cup. Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri tied for second with two wins each. Missouri withdrew after a protest over a Nebraska game. The Thanksgiving game will be in Kansas City next year and KR Moody was elected president of the association.

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Rock Island Railway iced in liquor storage dispute

In Dec at Evanston the Attorney General secured a probate court injunction restraining the Rock Island Railway from delivering liquor from its sidetracks and storing it for wholesale houses. The railway claims protection still holds as the liquor remained in losselage and not in the hands of consignors. The company’s agent says he will continue to receive and deliver cognac and Maple Leaf brandy.

Erevess Dolly Lossedelon

Trolley Lines Fuse Consolidation in Pittsburg

Pirrssens, Dec 24. Pittsburg street railroad companies Pittsburg Duquesne and Central Traction consolidate with a syndicate of Philadelphia, Chicago and Pittsburg capitalists. Five lines remain outside. Consolidated roads to be capitalized at 20 million dollars.

Pittebure Mitton Pirrssens Pittsburg, Duquesne and Central Traction Philadelphia Chicago Pitsburg

Kansas Counterfeiter Arrest Traces Gang Ties

A Kansas counterfeiter, tied to a Missouri gang with operations from St Louis, was arrested near Pavin. Officers recovered about 12000 counterfeit bills addressed to Grauanc. In Atchison county the Santa Fe Railroad offered 4552.14 in gold to liquidate taxes, while opposing a 1000 tax share for the courthouse levy. State Fair Association elects officers for next year led by EK Powell as president.

Hin Pavia Graham Kansas Missouri St Louis Grauac Atcaisox Sante Fe Railroad Company Atchivon County Santa Fe Atchison County State Fair Association Wientin Doe Pre EK Powall Esiloot M. J. Lloyd John St Mteors Smith

Water in Missouri Rises as Osage Floods Plains Near Nevella

Missouri reports show the Osage River swelling rapidly after heavy rains, flooding several miles wide in places near Nevella. At Schell City heavy track is submerged, disrupting Kansas City Southern lines and impacting rail operations.

Trois Nevella Nevana Mo Osage River Ia Riklng Missouri, Kansas & Texas Schell City

Tigers Pull Out and Kansas Wins Championship Cup

Missouri leaves Western Interstate Football Association after protest over officials in the Omaha game won by Nebraska 22 to 10. Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa remain in the association. Ironically, Missouri will still play Kansas at Kansas City on Thanksgiving. The season awards include a $200 silver cup with grid endorsements.

Missouri Tigers Iowa City Omaha Missouri Nebraska Tigers Fhie Kansas Towa Kantae’City Iowa Lowa City Kansan City Lawrence Konate Kannas KK. Moody A. S Woke W. Lawrence Bews City Fred Carnell Lincolin Next

Trautmann Shoots Leg After West Sixth Street Jump

A young German clerk to the Santa Fe auditor shot himself in the right leg while jumping from a moving street car at West Sixth and Sixth streets. The bullet struck the leg but did not fracture bone. he was treated at Dr. Mulvyane’s residence. Trautmann lives with brother William Trautmann at 1425 Polk Street, both employed in the freight office.

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Taree Men in Fatal Metrol Line Crash Near Harrison

Three people were likely killed in a Chicago Metropolitan L line crash at 43rd Street and West Harrison as a motorman and another car collided. Injured include Brody WJ, King WM R, conductor Schiller John, and a passenger car attendant. Schiller was the sole passenger aboard.

Chicago Cascado Weat Harrison Brody W.J Matornas King Wm. R Schiller John Appatstus Pissenger

Pleasant Christmas Weather Report From State Bureau

Weather forecasts predict pleasant Christmas for Kousat with generally fair conditions tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures rising, though southern and eastern areas expect disagreeable conditions and dampness in Chanute and Arkansas City. Fog and rain reported on Hook Island divisions, with chilly skies in Colorado and cool clear weather in New Mexico.

Weather Bureau Kousat Santa Fe Chanute Arkansas City Nickerson Herington Chicasha Hook Island

Waterman Woman Struck By Cerebral Hemorrhage Sinking

Mrs M A Watering, struck by cerebral hemorrhage a week ago Friday, worsened yesterday at 2:30 am and remains near death this afternoon. She had been conscious until yesterday morning, then fell into a stupor. doctors entertain hopes of recovery remain.

M.A. Watering Do'cibek Waterman

Fatal Shootout in Jackson Police Clash Leaves Man Dead

A dawn melee between police and assailants in Jackson ends with Charles Smith fatally shot. Officers report heavy gunfire. several officers narrowly escape, and the identity of the shooter remains unclear amid riots and chaotic street fighting.

Miltedinn Meron Someon Jax Charles Smith

IN BUNDREM DEAD IMPERIA MAN DIES AFTER WEDDING TRIP

Imperia man Bundrem dies in California from hemor rhage hours after leaving Los Angeles where he attended his son's wedding. He traveled from Indiana in 1850 and had been in the hurnees business. Home section notes convicts and local court actions. police officer Wellman restored after a brief suspension. Local market and turkey sale updates.

Imperia California Ewronts Horsce V. Bundren

Holiday Rates Santa Fe Route Fare Deal

Holiday rates offer one and one third fare for round trips to points within 200 miles. Tickets sold December 24 25 January 1 valid for return through January 2. For more information contact J P Bowcer at the Ticket Office.

Santa FE J. P. Bowcer

Market Report From Chicago Wheat Rally Amid War Talk

Wheat opened strong and traded higher on May futures as Wall Street hesitation and improved cable export demand supported prices. Corn and oats steadied by warm weather with prospects of continued demand. provisions remained firm with pork around 3.85 to 5.00 and hogs strong. Texas futures show steady to higher livestock values, and overall exports and visible supplies reflect continued demand and weather risks affecting next crop.

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Topeka Daily State Journal Circulation Figure Revealed

The sworn statement shows the newspaper's six month circulation for the first half of 1895. The record details the exact number of copies distributed during that period, reflecting the journal's reach and readership in Topeka and surrounding areas.

Topeka State Journal Circulation Lead in 1894

The Topeka State Journal boasts higher local circulation than all other Topeka dailies combined. Figures from sworn statements show strong six month totals and leading postage figures, with the Yankee Journal expanding reach via evening trains in nearby towns.

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