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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1896
Page
5
An ad asserts Munyon’s Cold Cure and Cough Cure can stop a cold within 24 hours when used early and alternated every half hour as the illness progresses. It promises prevention of pneumonia and relief for bronchitis, throat tickle, hoarseness, chest soreness, and breathing difficulty, with a mail address for personal medical advice.
A Sydney New Mexico observer reports extreme weather in Australia causing severe crop ruin and a high sun stroke death toll. A Canadian Australian steamer Miowers from Sydney carries distress and property loss as storms lash coastal towns. The Glenworth wreck off Giedston claims 100 aboard, 55 passengers rescued at a lighthouse.
Li Bung Chang, famed Chinese statesman and long-time ally of Tieh-Twin, has been invited to represent the emperor at imperial ceremonies and diplomatic talks in Moscow and Russia. Br. Porter announced the invitation and Li Bung Chang plans to travel via Europe and the United States, with a visit possible this summer.
Jerre Merriweather was shot by William Brown after a reported quarrel. Brown, captured by Captain Gardiner and brought to Topeka, said he did not intend to kill Merriweather but fired as he feared being struck. He apologized and stated he would accept punishment if Merriweather survives. He claimed he aimed to frighten Merriweather.
The commercial club session at the National hotel drew about twenty members. Key topics included city revenue, taxation, higher education funding, unemployment obligations, freight rates, and the fall festival. Dr Menninger and Godard urged civic inquiry while others pressed for business-focused action and potential market house ideas.
President E P Ripley of the Santa Fe, with Robinson Morton and Prey, visited Topeka for inspecton of accounts. He warned retrenchment may occur if business stays weak, but ruled out salary cuts and favored reducing the workforce. Reading rooms at division points opened, and other staff changes noted amid broader fleet activity.
State Journal notes from Ellis division report repairs on engines 720 and 800 with a new roundhouse floor, new charge in supply rooms, and several transfers. Engine 776 is ready for service, while James Saunders moves to Armtrong to supervise a switch engine. Passenger conductor Aurey Harris is reinstated. Many staff travel notes include Kans City, Santa Fe, and Topeka movements as crews and officials visit rail centers.
A New York led syndicate plans control of twenty one theaters from New York to San Francisco including New Century in St. Louis and venues in Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago and more. Promoters promise 30 weeks of first class attractions per season with bookings centralized in New York. A second potential pool or control effort targets Palmer and others in New York Brooklyn Chicago to align major houses under one operation.
Police in Junction City captured three Kansas City region men after they seized a Union Pacific freight train heading toward Topeka and threatened crew members. Officer Fowks fired when one escaped beneath a car. two others were found in a freight car. All three were jailed for disturbing the peace and promised trial. The runaways said they fled Cripple Creek for home, claiming no weapons were used beyond a claimed revolver.
Thomas Bain Arhe of Topeka, a well known lawyer, was arrested on a charge of improper use of the mare. Bain, president of the Pan American Coupon Investment Co, faces allegations of securing investments with a four per month lease, promising three to four times the original sum. The report hints at jealousy from competitors and mentions a Washington trip to seek adjustments with officials. The item also touches Armenian Turkish violence reports and a Wichita remedy testimonial for Dr Hand's Colic Care, with consumer ads for Bertha Woodend and Peerless Steam Laceery.
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