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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1894
Page
3
Fragmentary text discusses mysteries of life and mind and recent discoveries. It mentions nervous system research and professions connected to the subject, but readable details are limited.
An advertisement touts Santa Fe route excursions claiming top completeness and low prices with a one dollar down payment and forty doses per tie. The offer guarantees satisfactory effects, attributed to W. R. Kennedy, with the address for merchandise by Carter, Merchant Tailor at 710 Kansas Avenue.
News from Wichita and Ottawa reports a Kansas irrigation proposal by George Robbins and Charles Barer to divert water from the Arkansas River to farm land near Mt Hope. Plans include a large steam pump engine, trenches, and flood irrigation to boost crops. workers aim to prevent river shortages in spring.
Colorado Governor Waite announces a four month absence from the state for lectures held as a popular talk tour. He departs January 10 with first engagement in Chicago on January 12, intends to return, and says politics will be the main topic of his addresses while avoiding dead subjects like silver.
In Chixsaxse Wyoming two United States senators seek long and short terms. Carey seeks re election for the six year seat while ex Senator Warren vies for the four year vacancy. Both candidates oppose the legislature and Warren is favored for the long term to stabilize matters. Carey has returned from Washington and campaigns aggressively.
The evening meeting agenda for the municipal convention outlines speeches on municipal improvements revenue annexation and city governance with speakers from Topeka Leavenworth Atchison and Wichita. A mining obituary notes the death of a veteran prospector tied to Montana mines and the Gold Bug group. An advertisement mentions Camden coal pine extract and a litho of a Chicago New York train.
New York December 1 The chamber of commerce will press incoming legislators to appoint a powerful committee to investigate municipal departments, following a senate probe of the police. Ex-president Charles Stewart Smith will lead the effort and report. The group urges open, public inquiry to expose bribery and find corrupt officials, with a full chamber meeting set. Also, the National Municipal League admitted several civic bodies as affiliates. George Burahim Jr. of Philadelphia elected treasurer as another resignation occurs.
The Hutchinson reformator movement faces state division over funding and completion of the reformatory buildings. Salt works owners oppose further appropriation, citing land deed terms and possible return of the property if used for other purposes. Some politicians favor completing the structures and appointing Charles E. Faulkner as superintendent.
Adjutant General Davis presents a two year review showing the reorganized guard now totals forty more enlisted men with four college student companies supplied by the state, plus equipment support from the federal government. He urges pensions, school of instruction funding, railroad transport at one cent per mile, and transfer of GAR tents and flags to state management. He notes light artillery needs modernization and cites a Salina incident where troops aided civil authorities. Also mentions a legislative war history and a Lincoln County pension request for Ser. Covey, crippled by an accident. A Balkan dispatch reports Peixoto’s illness in Montevideo amid conflicting theories. Boggy Hair Grower advertisement included.
Harper's Magazine outlines forthcoming content in its January and June issues including The Simpletoss by Thomas Hardy, Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc by Louis de Conte, and a series on Charleston and the Carolinas. Also previews northern Africa coverage, fiction by Julian Ralph, and first chapters of A Three Part Novelette by Richard Harding Davis, with subscription and binding options.
At the First M E Church yesterday morning and evening two sermons from the same text were delivered. Bishop Vincent preached in the morning from Philippians 3 13 14 and emphasized pressing toward the prize of the high calling. In the evening Dr Embree used the same text, noting he had not known Vincent would preach on it and adapting his portion. The contrast between the two sermons was marked, despite sharing the same scripture. Also mention of Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething noted as a popular remedy over fifty years.
The day’s market report details wheat and corn opening firm then easing, oats weak, and hog futures mixed. It notes receipts, prices, and market activity across Chicago and Kansas City regions, with dairy and butter prices firm and a death notice for Miss Susan Fynimore Cooper, daughter of James Fenimore Cooper.
Inquiries at the City Ticket and Pass Office 601 Kansas Avenue Topeka North Topeka passenger station announce round trip fares with December 2 24 25 and January 1 return dates. Tickets good to any mart place on March gad check baggage at destination city office. Restibulated steamers claimed to compare favorably with competing carriers.
An illustrated period notice lists round trip rail fares to Texas from multiple depots with stopover privileges and specific travel dates. It mentions special fares for Christmas and New Year within a 100 mile radius, plus adverts for neckbands at Uhlir Peerless Laundry and store closings at actual cost.
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