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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1895
Page
5
The Boston Shoe Store advertises a 30 day price cut to clear spring stock with wide selection of shoes for men women and children. Low prices include Razor Toe pads infant styles and rubber goods plus heavy 92.00 work shoes and $1.25 pilot shoes. Call and visit to be convinced.
John Ritchie applied to erect wagon scales on Kansas Avenue near Tenth Street. The petition was referred to the streets and walks committee, which has not yet met to decide. The council would err to permit an unsightly scale display on Topeka's main thoroughfare. Ritchie will seek another location.
New York February 1 The second day sales from the Charles D. Foote collection totaled 7068 dollars, bringing the entire sale to 15540 dollars. Charles Lamb Tale of Rosamund Dray sold for 360 dollars to Dodd Meads Co. A first edition of St John’s poems went to Scribners for 37 dollars, a first edition Paradise Lost for 525 dollars to an anonymous buyer, and a fourth edition of Isaac Walton’s Angler started at 30 dollars and sold for 140 dollars.
Former U.S. minister to Mexico P H Morgan commented on the Guatemala Mexico boundary dispute. He described the disputed strip as highly valuable and predicted Guatemala could not wage war alone. He noted Mexico might mobilize 25,000 troops quickly if war started, threatening the Guatemalan population.
An assortment of coal and lumber ads from local Topeka vendors lists businesses at streets and intersections including J W Hughes East 5th and Adams EP Ewart 219 West 6th North Topeka T M McGaw 628 East deh St and others. The State Journal promotes its Want Ads as a daily resource reaching Topeka readers.
In a lengthy session the Pop led Senate debated Levi Dumb soulds bill forcing railroads to issue passes to shippers accompanying stock fruit and vegetables when shipping by carload. Critics argued constitutional flaws and exceptions, while some supported the measure as helping farmers. The bill was reported for passage with amendments, yet foes remained. The House also passed a pool selling ban bill, with debate over gambling types and game catégories, and other items including seed wheat distribution and jury reforms.
A reader urges a strong American tariff policy to counter Germany and protect domestic labor. He argues for home production, warns against exporting cotton duties, and cites Europe’s cotton supply while criticizing current leadership. (January 31 1395 letter to editor)
Mrs Hughes to expand the enrolling clerks force from 21 to 90 after heated debate in the house. Amendments to set counts at 3 or 25 failed as cheers greeted the final adoption of 90. A Stevens County district admission notes only one family found, while Senator Danner's measure to empower county superintendents to dissolve districts advances in committee.
Major Wiseman closed his testimony noting brief examinations and lack of knowledge about the Hillmon body. Ex Mayor A L Selig described Hillmon’s life insurance filings, beneficiary details, and his conversation with Mrs Hillmon about viewing the body. He acknowledged not recognizing the body in Lawrence and referenced related dispatches and the undertaker's records.
A Topeka organized drive by physicians seeks a state law regulating medical practice and drug sales. The act would require all practicing doctors to hold certificates from the state health board, be graduates of recognized schools, and file in their home counties. Traveling specialists face a 100 dollar monthly license and penalties of 100 to 200 dollars for violations. The measure targets itinerant sellers of corn medicine and other dubious remedies, aiming to protect the profession and the public.
The fire department saved 745.17 over 1898 1894 fires rose yet savings came from cutting incidental expenses and keeping overheads low. City administration reduced expenses without reducing staffing. The report highlights 27273 53 in 1898 and 26528 56 in 1898.
Stamped doilies for houiton braid work in assorted sizes were reduced to low prices. Silk and fringe items, pin cushions, and hemstitched trim offered with various discounts. Fabrics include cambrics, nainsook, Swiss, and edgings with insertions and embroidered all over designs.
A fragmented local page lists various notes from Topeka including debt reminders, charitable activities, police appointments, and a fire loss. It cites specific figures such as 114.08 dollars in an Orphans' Home fund, a 1820.95 annual operating cost, and a 1644 repair cost for the Kansas events bridge. Also mentions state oratorical contest in Topeka on February 28 and several civic items.
Storm winds continue along the east coast with no trace found of the lifeboat from the Eibe and no wreckage discovered. Coast guard stations report rough seas delaying fishing smacks from reaching port while crews await safer waters. In town, optical shop offers near sighted eyewear at one dollar with free fitting.
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