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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1894
Page
3
The anarchist Johann Most debuted in Chicago at the Criterion Theater with the socially minded drama The Weaver. Attendance surged as crowds filled the venue despite reports of his past, including his disfigurement from a facial scar in youth.
The leading man of a forty one person company insists his role is not distasteful as he contemplates revenue and career shifts. He argues society rests on fragile foundations akin to feudal order while acknowledging a dramatic shift from radicalism to acting. He remains uncertain about the near future.
New York police captain Joho L Stephensen, son of police officials, was tried after the Lexow committee exposures. Judge Ingrabent sentenced him today to three years in Sing Sing and a $1,000 fine for burglary. The December trial lasted ten days and he was found guilty of burglary while in charge of the fifth precinct. He received four punches from Martin Edwards, a produce dealer at 153 Duane Street.
Weather forecast notes harsh winds from Emporia to Dodge City with cold highs and barometer readings higher in the west. Reports two to three inches of snow in southern Kansas and colder conditions than Texas. Forecast calls for continued fair but cold weather ahead with Minnesota and Wisconsin seeing chill.
A serious wreck on the Katy south bound and the Houston and Texas Central west bound trains occurred one mile north of Wesamacie Texas. Seventeen people were injured and two passengers are expected to die. The Hazy engine crashed into the Houston Texas Central coach, tearing seats and scattering debris.
The arrest of George W. Depaw on suspicion of murdering Mrs Shearman and her daughter reopens discussion on identifying a killer by the retina image. Eyewitnesses recall a clear two dimensional outline and even clothing wrinkles seen in the eye before removal, reviving fringe theories amid local excitement.
Louisville report notes Secretary Carlisle’s allies hoped Nim 44 would run for U S Senate or governor. A Dec 21 1984 Treasury memo from Washington to Frankfort states Nim 44 cannot consent to use his name and plans to help in Democratic efforts without pursuing office himself. He will not run and aims to support the party in Kentucky.
Don’t like Corbett’s remarks say Witsimmons and manager clash over Edison kineto scope offer. Corbett claims Jacksonville grounds for fight, while Fitzsimmons and Captain Glori dispute the alleged life size figures three minute rounds and one minute between rounds. Edison backers insist they can stage the bout with the new device.
Dec 24 report from San Prascisco on Stanford football's loss to Chicago University. Capt Down Low cites injuries and lineup changes harming Stanford, while Stacy of Chicago praises Camp coaching. First half strong Stanford defense slows Chicago, but second half offense collapses as Chicago pull away.
Washington Dec 24 Representative Gear of Jaws is reported to be considerably improved after a sudden illness Monday night. His family says he is recovering and in better condition.
A French general on a troop inspection tour in the Seychelles allegedly influenced a local estate owner to steal the Pierre de Position, a treasured granite block with a turtle and crown, then had it shipped to a mail steamer. The stone to be returned by a French cruiser, and the general may face retirement as punishment.
A historical note examines the term grace widow or widow of grace, tracing it to papal rescripts and French legal language. It explains how medieval divorce practices and ecclesiastical authority shaped English widow terminology and highlights the dominance of the Roman church and French in Western Europe during ecclesiastical ascendancy.
A juvenile tale from a well known family highlights a boy who bought a jack knife for twenty cents against his mother's warnings. He reveals the purchase at home and explains using the remaining money for sticking plaster. The piece also touches on the phrase “on tick” describing credit practices and its historical origins.
Wheat prices varied with May at 67 to 53 cents, oats and pork futures moving on today’s activity. Livestock and grain receipts were reported as market activity mixed with some drops and price support, while rail fare details and travel sale dates for Union Pacific holiday passes appeared in the same issue.
An item details excursion tickets for the Santa Fe Route with round trip fares and December to January validity, hosted by City Agent at Sixth and Kansas. The page also discusses the declining value of horses as electricity replaces streetcar cables and notes general newspaper activity in Topeka.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a sale and repair action at Box A in Harrow, with scattered place names and uncertain wording. The readable bits indicate a local notice or classifieds item, but key details on date, action, and entities are unclear.
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