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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1895
Page
3
General Booth, commander of the Salvation Army, warned at a Toronto reception that the century’s end would feature catastrophes. He said a popular outburst for redress of wrongs could echo the French Revolution, if governments fail to legislate reforms. Lieutenant Governor presided as the event discussed social conditions.
A Wichita report argues closing saloons could hollow out the city’s tax base and drive away 25 percent of residents. Sheriff Hoyas suspends enforcement while officials debate prohibitory law, city revenues, and layoffs in police fire and street departments.
A fire destroyed the Topeka Casket Factory on Sixth Street east of Shunga, owned by L. Blackman Bod. The blaze confined to the west wing caused over $1000 in damage. Proprieter W H Fracpton reported, firefighters thawing frozen hoses and two lines, 1500 and 100 feet, were used.
Governor Morrill appointed three new faculty leaders to the state university with Frank Crowell taking the spot of Dell Valentine. State Senator Chase Scott was reappointed to his seat, and ex-senator J. W. Forney was named to replace A Mitchell. Frank G. Crowell, a young Atchison lawyer and university graduate, was chosen to succeed Dell Valentine. All named appointees are Republicans.
Cables from London agents of the North German Lloyd deny improper crew conduct aboard the Elbe during the sinking. They dispute sensational statements and say rescued passengers’ accounts were distorted by press reporting.
A Che Foo dispatch reports Japanese forces fully taking Wei Hai Wei after sinking or capturing the Chinese northern fleet. Japanese torpedo boats and steam launches cleared the harbor of mines, enabling strong assaults that destroyed ships including the Ting Tuen and Chen Yasu, while landing forces seized Lin Wong Tuo and prompted further speculation of attacks on Che Foo.
About two hundred women crowded the Garden theater entrance after manager Ed Rice advertised for local talent to impersonate Trilby. Contestants from all walks, including society girls, offered boasts of Trilby resemblance while Rice collected names and addresses and planned auditions through Thursday.
New York Surrogate FitzGerald granted a decree passing executors accounts for Edwin Booth. Initial inventory in October valued at 602875 with bonds and mortgages swelling to 61262554. Discovered notes include twenty two of 250 each by Archibald C. Haynes to settle a 5500 debt of Minna Gale.
A committee led by Chairman Schell and Representative Walker probes the Capitol architecture office as they tour subterranean passages. They record employee Qs and comments, with findings suggesting years of rotting old public documents in damp basements tainting the air and health.
Chicago markets show firm wheat resistance and higher hogs as extreme south weather slows trade. May wheat opens up to 54 1/2 cents and pork futures slip from 10.45 to 10.35, with mixed corn and oats trading. Kansas City and Colorado cattle demand rises, while New York raw sugar and local grain prices drift. Rabbit hunt noted with meat to be sent to Denver for the poor.
A Medford woman discovers six 3 cent pink stamps from 1861 in an old reticule stored since 1863. Her father offers to pay $50 in trip expenses to Washington to value them, but the stamps may be worth about $15 each in a new catalogue, with older listings as low as $5.
The article reviews a new Australian smokeless powder based on gun cotton nitroglycerin and graphite, noting its moisture immunity and slow outdoor burn. It also recounts Mars snow cap measurements from June to November and discusses advances in ocean steamers and a Cincinnati accident where Miss Frances A. Lamb broke her arm but did not notice it immediately.
In a rural drama, Selina Rogers and William Wilson drift toward jealousy and fate. Selina secretly notes a will in Wilson's favor before slipping to the sound and dying by the water. Wilson, shattered, dies later. Susan Fielding weds another. Pearson's Weekly ends with Death as a righter of wrongs.
New Florida route via St Louis with connections on the Illinois Central and Southern railways offers the quickest line to Birmingham and a direct path to Atlanta Macon Charleston Savannah and all southeastern points. Through Pullman buffet sleeping cars operate St Louis to Jacksonville Florida. Contact local ticket agent or Geo E Lang General Passenger Agent St Louis Mo for Florida Folder and details.
Multiple rail offers and travel notes describe February 12 excursions by Rock Island Route and Union Pacific with round trip fares plus small extra charges, validity two days, and agents listed. Ads include health remedies, laundry services, coal sales, and local business notices with various promotional lines and schedules.
Asset report shows real estate value at Yenan totaling 183,305.08 with bonuses owed by SOMMERTY Coe Mens. First and Averued Interest noted while other assets and liabilities listed. Secretary TOHN-B. MOON signs document detailing surplis and insurance renewals in a terse financial filing.
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