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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1895
Page
8
Eight bars Kennedy's Best Crackers eight pound box California beans jars olives hominy rolled oats rice eggs dozen yeast four cans tomatoes sugar corn four cans string beans three pounds figs and other listed staples shown in the ad segment, reflecting mid century shopping.
The eight hour law enacted by the legislature declares eight hours a day as standard work. Four state house staffers who man the engines and boilers have reportedly worked about twelve hours daily for two years. Claimants include Chief Engineer Roberts at $1,000 yearly, Assistant Engineer Owens at $2,004, and Firemen W. F. Decker and William Sweezy at $60 each. They sought approval from Chief Justice Horton and received a favorable letter from J. Brown, clerk of the supreme court. The Ways and Means committee opposed the claims, though similar ones were paid two years ago. If advanced to the senate, the claimants intend to press them.
Price Hardesty, a colored gardener for Senator John Martin, faced a police court hearing on liquor distribution at the Martin residence. He and his daughter testified they paid nothing, while others claimed fifty cents was paid. The court found reasonable doubt and discharged Hardesty.
A Topeka bank official says the Cleveland Helmont syndicate contracted bonds at $1.00 and resold them in Hagland and elsewhere for $119 each, netting about $8.4 million before funds are turned over. He questions the deal’s honesty and notes potential further gains if figures rise. Dr Price Baking Powder is praised for purity.
George Gunter son of Frank Gunter a Santa Fe foreman died Sunday in Temple Texas. W J Johnson held on mail robbery charges pleads not guilty. Duncan Bell of Scranton proposed a monument to Robert Burns in Topeka. Knights and Ladies of Security plan third anniversary at Hamilton ball with a program by five councils. Mrs Mary Fitzpatrick died at her daughter Ed Schmidt's home 131 North Van Buren yesterday. funeral tomorrow from Church of the Assumption. E Ward and WalthamE Brad bury of Pleasant Ridge were married last Sunday at the bride’s residence by Rev C E Kalb. The groom is son of GW Ward a county elder. Subscribe for the Journal.
North Topeka community items include illnesses such as Mr. Maze with lung difficulty, Miss Nystrom with mumps, and Mr McMaster recovering at home. Funerals, births, marriages, and birthday celebrations appear alongside church and social notices. Notable events include Van Nesa's male choir concert planned for May and several local visits among residents.
Mrs. Gunther travels to Texas to see her ill son George Gunther, a Santa Fe shops master machinist, and learns of his death by telegram. She then goes to Indianapolis for her sister's funeral. Upon return, she will hear of her son's burial in Topeka.
Senator Brice reports a bill to pay 100000 to any inventor worldwide who by 1900 builds a vessel proving safe navigation at thirty miles per hour and capable of freight and passenger service. The measure aims to spur aerial navigation research and public prints background from Montgolfier era.
The Department of the Interior reverses several pension rulings by the pension bureau. In Abraham Woods of the 22nd New Jersey volunteers case the mother is declared dependent when parents lack property and the father cannot support the family. A muster-in is not essential to pension eligibility for properly enlisted soldiers. The ruling overrules the commissioner's rejection and redefines dependent status.
Athens reports the Parthenon and Temple of Theuses are in danger from earthquake shocks. The Archaeological Society asks people worldwide to help fund a million drachmas for restoration. In police court C E R Smith pleads guilty to intoxication and quarrelsomeness, fined $10. Earl Cafferty and Charles Onrander, youths, plead guilty for depot misdeeds. Cafferty fined $5 and Onrander $2. Will Rucker’s assault case continues.
Tekamah hosts a noon meeting to discuss a plan from the Chicago Board of Trade to supply destitute county farmers with seed grain. Farmers would sign notes for the grain, with repayment tied to the next crop. The meeting favored the idea and Chicago officials may duplicate the proposal in other counties.
Epworth league members from Brooklyn joined AT&T in New York to stage a long distance concert to Springfield Ohio. Recitals and songs were heard clearly in Springfield and similar meetings occurred in Detroit Milwaukee Cincinnati St Louis Pittsburgh and Washington. The event supports the Springfield Ohio Epworth league and raised about $1000.
The coroner's inquest into the death of Freiderich Breest of Magdeburg, a drowned Elbe passenger landed February 4, was resumed. Surviving Elbe officers, Crathie officers, Miss Anna Bueckner, the sole saved female passenger, Crathie crew, and others attended. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for skin ailments with money-back guarantee through J. K. Jones at 501 Kansas Ave.
In Paso del Rio Grande region Feb 21 the writer comically details petty smuggling between Juarez and El Paso. Tourists and locals ride the streetcars while inspectors, amused and polite, overlook concealed purchases like opals, clocks, and cigars. A lighthearted account of customs humor and social antics amid cross border commerce.
Economy is the road to wealth highlights low prices for flour and other goods. Full stock of groceries and food items are advertised at sale prices. Located at 230 Toreka Street, Salina, Kansas, by H. Hiatt.
The War of Wealth a new play by Charles Darri produced by Jacob Litt scored a tremendous success in Philadelphia at the Chestnut Street Opera House. The company was strong and scenery of high order. Individual parts crafted by Edgar L. Davenport Sidney Drew Frederick DeBalleville Joseph Wheeler A. S Lipman Mary Shaw Ruth Carpenter.
A De Soto Massachusetts special reports residents were awakened at 5 20 by a quivering sensation that began with a rumbling noise and ended in a tremor causing rattling glassware and groaning walls.
In Puitapetraia on February 26 Gov. Evans and ex Gov Tillmee of South Carolina arrive to inspect Drexel Institute and discuss Rock Hill actions. The ex governor claims cotton growers suffer while manufacturers prosper, blaming Grover Cleveland's financial policy. Rev W Layera F C Sears to speak at First Congregational church tomorrow evening.
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