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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1895
Page
8
Noted scientist and irrigation expert Robert Hay presents his perspectives in the Journal outlining methods, challenges, and potential improvements in water management. He analyzes agricultural needs, rainfall variability, and the role of engineering in efficient irrigation.
Letter to the editor argues irrigation should be directed by a state plan via established institutions. It favors Manhattan Experiment Station handling western irrigation with added staff, and calls for a three member state irrigation commission to study water supply, storage, and legal needs, distributing information nationwide.
In police court this morning Finis Killibrue faced a charge of abusing his horse at 710 Jackson street. City witnesses testified the horse was kept outside in the snow and hoisted with a two by four against a beer keg while Killibrue rested inside. He denied the charge saying neighbors framed the case and he has supported his horse more than his family. The court discharged him as base rumors and a harsh act.
North Topeka notes report Mrs Wetherholt improving at 1215 Jackson and small items from local residents. Permie Curtis invites friends to a valentine party. Thomas C Dick shipped corn to Reading Manhattan and other west points. Miss Gertrude Watson visits relatives on el agenue then returns home. Rev J R Madison to assist in a revival at Hope church, will be away Sunday. Osage City coal advertised by E P Ewart 1012 Kansas Ave. A wedding at the reform school last Friday between ex-employee Wilder and Miss Quintard. Thomas Offield, longtime First ward resident, now runs meat market and dairy business in Uslahams City. W H Wasson to conduct two normal institutes this summer at Syracuse and Sharon Springs. previously taught in 1893 89 90. G Lathrop of Atchison Elevator Co reports busy but dull wheat sales while negotiating with Midcontinent and later Ocean mills.
A Kansas columnist recounts a veteran letter criticizing the Leavenworth Soldiers Home meals. He describes Saturday codfish hash as a vegetablelike mash with a foul odor and a fishy aftertaste and recounts a dining room captain pulling a bone with pinchers. The writer jokes the dish may be potatoes with codfish bones and cod liver oil, urging separate ingredients for taste.
In a letter to the editor of the Stars Journal dated February 9 1895 Dr Guiner defends his stance on medical legislation. He denies being on any state health board asserts he represents 1500 to 2000 physicians and notes broad physician opposition to a proposed bill while listing diverse healers and movements present at a legislative meeting.
Police raided the Regan place on Kateas avenue near Crave street and arrested five Whites. Suspects include I. E Medaker Joe Wood James Ashlock Mrs Ragan and BMYRNLE Pike. Police court delayed ruling until Thursday and bonds were posted. Port Scott telegram reports new police commissioners order saloons closed at 6 pm Saturday and vow to enforce prohibition. Kellam's offers valentines and elocution services.
Senator Thacher and attorney Blythe lead defense testimony in the Hillmon fraud case. Witnesses discuss deposition admissibility, Baldwin’s insurance inquiries, and Hillmon life policies. Dr. Stuart details examinations and vaccine sores from the Lawrence inquest body, with court adjournment till Tuesday.
Decatur municipal reform club leaders met behind closed doors to draft a city ticket. A three member committee will pick a twenty five person panel to assemble the ticket, with about 600 enrolled. Republicans plan primary meetings to name a ticket and Democrats likely to field one.
In Georgetown Texas on February 12 authorities fear a northerly storm will devastate cattle and other livestock. Sleet and ice have caused hardship. earlier reports suggested cattle wintered well but the ongoing sleet worsens conditions and may bring heavy losses.
The exchange between Attorney Ensminger and City Attorney Tillotson over warrants and evidence framed a tense morning in police court. Flora Morton was discharged after Ensminger challenged the arrest method, while the pair traded barbed legal assertions and district court rulings amid the lively courtroom scene.
J H Goodwin D E McNichol and George C Thompson of Ohio pottery firms toured Pirristine on their way home from a New York meeting. They claimed a combine would shut out European pottery from American markets and curtail direct retail sales and jobber channels. Capt Joe Waters at Hamilton Hall announced a Gypsy Queen baking powder promotion with a silk handkerchief giveaway on the 14th.
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