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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1894
Page
3
A garbled paraphrase of political maneuvering features Senator Lill and remarks about Tampno, Croker, and Croker claims. It notes general indifference to post election events and party alignment, with unclear references to governor and senator prospects.
Rumor mill from Wellington December 26 reports the engagement of Nellie Grant Sartorie daughter of the late President Grant to Frank H. Jones First Assistant Postmaster General of Illinois. The engagement is denied but the claim has strong public interest and Jones has been a noted eligible bachelor in Washington society.
Reports from Dasven and nearby regions describe experiments in underground water and ditch irrigation across western Kansas and eastern Colorado. Windmill pumps prove capable of lifting water to support twenty acres, with abundant supply found at depths of 159 to 300 feet. Positive results hint at capital interest and broader agricultural expansion, despite some drought impacts last summer.
Otte Kaurhne of the Vinegar Works in North Topeka hosted an all day holiday celebration for customers and both German and American friends at the plant. The Topeka facility sells pickles jellies catsup and vinegar and is the region’s largest of its kind, employing 65 men and distributing 55000 dollars in Shenees county last year. Inauguration ceremonies planning calls for a general executive committee meeting at the Copeland hotel at 7:30 p m Friday December 28, with T J Saree and W H Wasp as secretary and organizer.
A severe storm sweeps Chicago slowing traffic and blocking lines while moving northeast. Blasts of wind and heavy snow reach Bismarck with 24 below, Cleveland and St Louis report fierce conditions. Trains face delays as Atlantic and Gulf signals flash storm warnings and extensive drifts impede cable and streetcar service.
The Yale Glee Banjo and Mandolin class will perform at the Auditorium in Kansas City on Monday New Year’s Eve. Two members only. Yale alumni in Kansas City have arranged hospitality with a reception Monday afternoon and a Hansun City Club dinner after the concert. The clubs are touted as among Yale’s strongest this year, drawing large fashionable audiences throughout the trip.
A fragmented report questions the meaning of awards for baking powders. It cites Dr. Price exhibiting and winning top prizes at Chicago and California fairs, including a guild medal for purity and strength. The piece raises suspicions about rival New York brands claiming absolute purity and potential ammonia issues.
John Cochran, county attorney at Colorado Springs with relatives in Topeka, stays with his mother in law Mrs W W Philips. His district covers wide Colorado counties as he prosecutes Unlof Cripple Creek strikers. He says no conviction likely as key confession may be withdrawn. last name ties to Green Coat Co. ads.
Charles Dickson brings A Jolly Good Fellow to the Grand tomorrow. Critics say it may not surpass Inkog yet audiences may enjoy it. Stuart Rubson’s company also plans Leap Year or Guane's Privilege with Bolton in a strong comic part. Lizzie Evans narrowly escaped injury when her horse spooked during a Brooklyn bow.
Ex Senator Thomas C. Platt leaves Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church and attends Marble Collegiate Reformed church on Fifth Avenue. He says he could not endure Dr Parkhurst's political sermons from the pulpit and refuses to attend Madison Avenue for political preaching.
North Topeka editorials recall river freezing over rapidly and local social notes. Major J J Miller trips to Wichita on business while Hoor for the bridge is debated for next year. Christmas ads offer savings on banquet cook stoves and heating stoves. New Westbound train service via Chicago and Grand Trunk invites riders to Desburn Station at 3 10 p m.
Dec 27 market notes show wheat dull yet firmer on weather cited receipts drop. May prices swing with May hogs and cattle futures mixed. provisions firm. Kansas City and Texas markets report steady to higher bids on beef, dairy receipts light, grain prices fluctuating with demand.
ESOUr 101 AM rere for particulars inquire at time of issue Holiday excursion rates one fare third fare for the round trip to miles Tickets on sale December 2 1924 25 through January 1 valid including January 2 Tickets to any place on earth and baggage checked to destination City office 602 Kansas Avenue Topeka station Everup rat street Fully equipped vestibuled trains compare favorably with other lines Garver City Ticket and Pass Agent.
Union Vacitlo to sell tickets within 20 miles at open rates for round trip travel. Sales dates include Dow 22,2524 25, 91 and Jan 1 with return passage limited to Jan 2. Agent A.M. Ferren of Rock Island Kana Ave issues cards at office.
An OCR fragment shows a classified sale item stating wool at eight dollars per unit, with garbled surrounding text and misread words. The legible detail references a sale price and an item likely wool or fabric. No clear date or location is recoverable from the fragment.
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