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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1896
Page
4
The State Journal weekly and daily editions priced for Topeka and suburbs. Carrier delivery at ten cents, four weeks in Topeka or adjacent towns. Also available at equivalent weekly rates in towns with carrier service.
A garbled colonial era column discusses territorial reports on Arizona and New Mexico, reactions to Speaker Reed, and a push for sound money amid silver debates. It references Mayor backed police reform, Mexican policy on foreign tramps, and critiques the fee system across courts. Regions and figures like Dougherty, Dick Blue, Calderhead, and Martin appear in partisan context.
The Arizona Republican argues at length for a convention platform demanding no veto on free coinage measures and opposing patronage to sway votes. It warns against nominees with mixed stances and predicts rival gold and silver tickets. It criticizes the Journal for anti-western bias and calls for reform in criminal prosecutions and road developments.
Professor Daniel Eliot of Chicago plans a year long expedition to Africa starting around March, to collect and stuff rare, near extinct animals for a major museum display. He will be joined by taxidermist C. E. Akely, traveling from the east coast to Fort Salisbury Mashana land by ox cart with a large native retinue.
Professor Roentgen unveiled a new photographic method using X ray like rays from Crookes tubes. The Kaiser and royal family witnessed demonstrations including photographing a living man's skeleton through clothes and flesh. Medical prospects said to revolutionize surgery and science nationwide. The German physicist, at Würzburg, has drawn global interest and ongoing explanations across several cities.
Court notes reveal A H Vance changes stance and will review the demurrer in the Model Supply store receivership. Debates linger over appointment of a receiver, with W H Davis et al prepared to pursue further action if rulings go against them. Brush Electric Light seeks a receiver as coal bill remains unpaid, with $987.12 due and Western fuel lineage cited. A quiet Nortonville marriage occurs in Probate Court between Jenny Bedwell and Thomas J Ferris. Deeds show transfers including Joel Huntoon to Mary B Bartis for 3000 dollars.
JH Hunt to Mary J Stevenson records ten woven in township 12 range 15 for 1500 dollars. James D Lane of Reno county sells lots 317 and 319 on Spruce street to J Goddard for 1 dollar. Mortgage from Wm H McCammond to Harriette A R McCammond for 700 dollars. Mary J and Robert Stevenson to J H Hunt for 390 dollars.
Patsy Harris, a Black man, was hanged in Columbia jail at 11 37 this morning for the July 4 murder of Matthew Spruell in Georgetown Boston. Harris had fired at Spruell in a barber shop after a liquor fueled dispute, killing him with fatal injuries.
The report describes skepticism toward Dr. Simon's brain photograph claim. Edieon calls for rigorous testing before acceptance by scientists. Nearby in Arizona’s Little Colorado region, stone petrified forests are noted with trees preserved in upright stances or piled chaotically, formed when marl once covered them eroded away.
A group led by M. A. Low Guilford Dudley F H Foster Albert Parker L Lee and Councilman Skinner plots to revive Topeka horse racing next fall with large purses and top horses including Jobo H Gentry and Joe Patches. Lease of county grounds is key after prior conflicts with commissioners. If secured, Low will move his Abilene stable to Topeka for spring, plus other horsemen may join. Also note Garman play at Washburn Friday. tickets at Kellam's.
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