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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1895
Page
3
Kansas and Nebraska issue reports note two dikes planned at Leavenworth to aid flood control. The item reflects state waterworks progress and local civic engineering efforts.
Euroria Jan 4 coroner's jury binds verdict of wilful murder against Dr Stullen who killed Bill Blake during a quarrel in an Arvonis joint. He was captured at Strang and faces preliminary exam before Justice D N Thomas. The case stirs the community as Blake left a wife and five children in poverty amid a large public interest.
Inventory closeout listing offers 500 boxes of pilot soaps at 124 cents per box, each box containing three cakes. Also priced items include Cassimere caps for boys at 12 cents, and ladies cashmere hose with Merino heels at 21 cents. various colors and regular prices noted.
January 4 notes indicate the upcoming appropriations bill will include provisions for two and possibly three battleships at about 4 million dollars each. Representative Talbott backs the plan and will likely author the report praising battleships as a naval arm.
Lospon January 4. Mr Richard Croker of New York has entered four horses including Siontauk for the Ashley Plate and other races at Newmarket and Ascot. For the gold cup he has entered Dobbins by cable Isinglasa Throstle and other noted English horses also in the gold cup. Ladam, the Derby winner belonging to Lord Rosebery, is not entered. May visit the United States. The Globe reports rumors of a possible visit by English cricketers and Rugby players to the United States next fall.
The Southern California Fruit Exchanges set opening prices after Florida freezes, insisting they will not gouge consumers. Prices begin February 1 style, with fancy Californias at 2.00, choice 1.75, standard 1.25. Officials say early quotations reflect cautious market stance despite late season start.
Wheat opened easy and declined amid light demand with May at 5714 and 7. Corn started to sell with May at 473 and fell. Provisions eased on hog receipts, May pork at 1187.4, hogs steady amid large arrivals. Kansas City and other markets show mixed prices for cattle, hogs, and grains with receipts and shipments noted.
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