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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1895

Page

3

News of Kansas Cooks for Himself and Will Graduate

A Kansas student plans to work during college and graduate next spring. The report notes personal goals, academic progress, and future career intentions associated with the upcoming commencement.

Acquitted Willa Reed in U S Court at Ft Scott

Lawrence January 5 A Kansas State University law student observed an elderly man named Dr Martin Van Buren Stevens in class His age not stated but he claims many winters He is a medical graduate who lectures on phrenology physiology and physiognomy He travels lectures summers and carries a four inch watch He is well liked and lives frugally

Lawrence Law School The State University Martin van Buren Stevens G. A. R. Christian Endeavor MC. A OC LS Medical Society Dr Stevena

Populist contest in Liberal features trial outcome

In Liberal Kansas the Populist contest court ruled for H V Nichols over T A Scates for county attorney after a heated trial. A motion for new trial and arrest of judgment were denied as judges could not be located to sign the bill of exceptions. The case may proceed in district court amid low public sentiment.

Seward H. V. Nichols T. A. Scates Nichols T. A Scates Scatea Illinois District Court

Showman Sol Smith Russell Visits Grand for A Poor Relation

This article profiles Sol Smith Russell, age forty six, in his Grand appearance with A Poor Relation. It notes his stage history from childhood in Illinois to a long comedy career. His brother is Minnesota's chief justice and he plans a tour through Kansas City, Florida, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

Sol. Smith Russell the Grand Stuart Robson Hobson Russell Mr. Russell Sol Staith St Louis Jacksonville Ilnais Celtare Northern Army Cairo Illinois Bess Coates Kansas City Florida Virginia Pennsylvania Minnesota Lochren Price

Furman Baker Appointed Assistant Sergeant at Arms

Furman Baker is named assistant sergeant at arms in the U S Senate. He did not secure the post through Senator Martin or Peffer. Foster of Ohio, a relative by marriage, influenced the appointment. Salary listed at 1420 dollars yearly. Baker left for Washington to begin duties amid cordial notes over Mendota coal from Davies Lumber Co.

United States Senate Furman Baker Baker Seastor Martin Peffer Treasury Foster Ohio Martin Washington Mendota Davies Lumber Cu

Union Pacific Time Change For West and East Bound Trains

Topeka train timetable updates take effect Sunday January 6 1895 West bound No 1 leaves at 11 20 am changed from 10 30 am West bound No 7 leaves at 9 40 pm changed from 8 55 pm East bound No 2 leaves at 6 37 pm changed from 6 47 pm East bound No 8 unchanged Topeka 2 50 pm schedule shows A M Fries City Agent Mendota coal marketed by Davies Lumber Co exclusive agents Kansas State Poultry show at 424 Kan Ave seventh to twelfth Topeka Steam Laundry 825 Jackson Street

Texus Texas Oklahoma H. O. Garver Kansas Ave Wasson & Caomwxat North Topeka Firat Street Kansas Avenue Fonts Business College Topeka Ave West Bound Topeka East Bous Davies Lumber Co Kansas State Poultry Show Kan AL Fuller Amy Agent Mendoza Davies Lumber Ca

Dreyfus Publicly Degraded in Paris Treason Trial

Paris crowds watched Captain A Dreyfus degraded after court martial found him guilty of treason for disclosing war office documents. He shouted innocence as troops and press witnesses endured a tense, ceremonial march. Roving crowds cried death to the traitor while police escorted him to a prison van.

Paris A. Dreyfus Fourteenth Regiment of Artillery General Staff Army War Office Dreyfus Place de Fontenoy Darres D'Arres Republican Guard France Judas Allert Dreyfus Berlin Union Governmec

North Topeka News Items Of Interest

Local notes from the North Side recount minor illnesses and job changes. Lost white Maltese kittens seek return with reward. Mrs. Dr. Dudley of Silver Lake has returned home after visiting. Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Morton travel between Kansas City and the city. A shop ad mentions Christmas stove promotions and a 10 percent discount at P. O. Book Store. An accident injures Uncle Jimmie Stansfield's eye but sight remains. A courtship challenge among a young businessman is noted. Price’s Baking Powder is advertised as unrivaled.

Dr. Miner Dr. Dudley Silver Lake G. R Morton Kansas City Daries P. 0 Jak J. H. Pouch James Pettle Gypsum City ML L. Potter Grant Tupper Stockton, LL MM. L. Potter J. QA. Peyton Reform School Jimmie Stansfield Arnold & Son

Pleasantly Entertain Mrs Buckner and Mrs Jamison Host Party

Mrs FE Buckner assisted by Mrs WL Jamison entertained Monday evening at 915 West Eighth street in honor of Mrs Frances Chinn Fort Scott primary teacher. The event featured music games and dancing with attendees from Lawrence and the city including many named guests and Misses and Messrs in attendance. Mendota Coal Davies Lamber Co agents offered the finest soft coal for sale.

FE. Buckner Glenn G. Hawkins N. Sexton M. Jamison G. Merriitt G. Moody N. Childers M. Simpson A. Freemen M. Jourdan A. Keith Messra F. Hedge J. Page W. Hawkins Jas. Jones A. Sawyer J. H. Guy Walter Brown J. Jordan J. Ferrill J. L. Harrison A.M. Thomas Chas, Whitney E Lidley KR. Turner F. Roundtree Robi Buckner

Train schedule updates for west and east bound services

The schedule notes changes effective Sunday January 6 1895 for Topeka departures. West bound No 1 now leaves at 11 20 am and No 7 at 4 0 pm. east bound No 2 moves to 6 37 am while No 8 remains unchanged and leaves at 2 30 pm. Agent A L Fuller and Mendoza Cont. Davies Lumber Co. listed.

Market Report from Chicago and Kansas City Dated Jan 5

Wheat and corn prices fluctuated with New York buying lifting the market. Cattle and hog receipts were listed with mixed steady trends. Kansas City shows varied cattle and hog prices while dairy and sugar markets move.

Associated Press Curcaco New York May Blige Barney — Choice Rusz Northwestern Burren Cartre

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