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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1896

Page

5

Two Topeka Men Hurt In Colorado Train Wreck

Two Topeka men T. Kellam and W. Thompson were injured when a passenger train backing from Victor toward Cripple Creek collided with an empty car on the main line. Both men were conveyed for care, Kellam reportedly not seriously hurt and Thompson bruised. Mrs Kellam joined him later. authorities note nervous shock for Kellam but no major injuries.

Victor Col T. J. Kellam W. AL Thompson Topeka Cripple Creek Yat Grassy Ture All Hill Topeks Colorado C.K. Holliday Parker Kellam Thompsont Mrs Kellam

Topeka Man Predicts Flowers for Murderer in County Jail

A Topeka man forecasts that within a week or two women will carry flowers to murderer David Conker, who is held in the county jail. He notes Conker’s lack of watch and mentions Limburg cheese and a medical college corpse in a sack linked to Mrs. La Vao.

Topeka David Conker Wiliam

Gallagher the Favorite in Chicago Shortstop Billiard Tourney

Chicago sports fans supported Thomas J Gallagher in a high stakes billiard tourney at Slosson's in Chicago. Opponents included Edward Williams Halley, Maggioli, Caprun, Luton, and others with multiple matches across 1934 to 1937. Gallagher posted several wins including $200 and $400 prize events, earning a reputation as a steady, reliable competitor.

Chicago Thomas J. Gallagher Gallagher Edward Billy Celionsh Louis Tor AC. Ancon George Slosson John Matthews Slacson Tooms W. H. Hatley John A. Whatcher Albert Hoa Inting Chews Eugene Fr. Carter Slosson John A. Thatcher John T. Moulds Catton Madison Street Theater Ragone Carter Moulds Maggioll Ives Hatley Rhines Sod Elf

Miss Anderson Leads Chicago University Women’s Gym

Mix Anderson, Physical Culture Director at Chicago University, oversees compulsory physical culture where girl students embrace basketball. She notes women should run a quarter to half a mile without fatigue, with 49 of 50 pupils gaining chest girth after six months of gym work, basketball a key factor. Anderson, trained in Stockholm, earned praise for discipline and belief in mind and body harmony. An abrupt German anniversary mention follows a laundry ad.

Kate Andersonderson Anderson Department of Physical Culture Chicago Golden Hill Suminary Bridgeport

North Topeka Social News and Local Notices

Milton Martin spent the day in the city. Miss Olive Nutt of Athlene will visit next week. Several social organizations seem to have perished. Mrs James A Sheffield left for Los Angeles to winter. Kaw Club card party Tuesday at 1104 Monroe. Mrs Jobo Hill of KanTar City visiting Central avenue. Miss Cora Shields of Lindsborg and Miss Flora Shields of Meriden in town. Lodge 152 of Honor holds first anniversary at 1000 North Kansas avenue. Revival meetings next week at Congregational Church with Rev. T. McClain. J H Heller at 1002 N Kansas avenues. Local ads for Magnet Restaurant and others. Police preparing to arrest Union Pacific freight conductors for blocking Kansas avenue. German business class meets three times weekly at Dr Ayers office. Revival at Kansas Avanas M. E. church. Rev Mason assisting. Over thirty conversions this week. Officer Hale involved in lumber theft incident near Missouri Pacific depot. Druggist testimonial from Catpnera Kan 1895 endorsing Hand remedies for children. Drill and dance by Capio la Lodge Monday at 7 Baness avenue.

Milton Martin Silver Lake Asale Payne Olive Nutt Athlene Jaatwiatee James A. Sheffield Lesa Angelés Cal Kaw Kirk Isles Monroe Street Jobo Hill Kantar City B. Kistler Central Avenue Cora Shields Lindsborg Kanass Misa Plore Shields Meriden Lodge 152 the Bull Kansas Avenue Congregational Church Re T. McClain Dover Inge J. H. Heller Kannas Avenue Magnet A. J. Pradit N. Raosasure Geo. J. Graves & Sons Weat Laurent Street Nurih Bell A. J. Kane & Co Quiett Trinidad Col Carrie Quient Union Cific Dr. Ayers Kansas Avanas M. E J. M. Mason T Kev. Mason Hale Bass Missouri Pacific Corr

Sunday Church Notices Mix of Pastors and Services

Sunday at the churches lists many services across congregations. First Presbyterian under Rev Alderson offers God s title to the bodies of His Saints and Nebuchadnezzar s Taxanity. Seabrook and Sunnyside host sermons, with Union Holiness and Unitarian exchanges noted. Details cover times, speakers, and hymn selections, plus memorial and revival plans at Westminster, First Congregational, St. John AME, and First African Baptist.

First Presbyterian Church B Aldereon D. D Nebuchadnezzar Seabrook Congregational Church Sunnyside W. H. Holmes Church of Christ, Scientist West Sixth Street Johe the Baptist Union Holiness Wesleyan Third and Jefferson Streets First Unitarian Society T. R. Hawks The Universalist Society United Presbyterian Eighth Topeka M. F. Sir Kirabun Liberty Church Fifth and Leland Streets Hey M. F. McKirahan Lepic Stara First Shelley Havens Florence Townsley Wavila Mr. Scarrow St John AU MM. E. Church Seveoth God Man Chris

British Flying Squadron Destination Not Bermuda

The Admiralty and Associated Press state the British flying squadron off Spithead has not fixed a destination and will not go to Bermuda or American waters. Washington officials note London’s claim and expect possible confirmation from the State Department, with Ambassador Bayard reportedly involved. Beggs' German Salve advertised as a top ointment with guarantee.

Aimerican Lesnox Admiralty Department Associated Press Spitpiece Admiralty Ermuda American Wadimoton London State Department Bayard

Dr Beers Dead Funeral Planned For Sunday

Dr George L Beers a prominent local physician died yesterday at his home 419 Harrison street from Brights disease and nervous prostration at age 56 He leaves a wife no children and was a Yale graduate once associated with Dr D C Jones and served as assistant superintendent of the state insane asylum He was postmaster of Topeka Lodge No 1 4 0 0 W O W Funeral services will be conducted by Dr Embree and Blakesley at his residence tomorrow at 3 o'clock. Peerless Steam Laundry promotes collar care and repairs at 112 114 W 8th.

Piace George L Beers Harrison Street Bright Bowls Yale College D.C. Jones Etute Insane Asylum Topeka Lodge Dre Embree Blakesley Peerless Steam Laundry

Market Report Shows Mixed Grain and Livestock Activity

The market report indicates wheat opened steady near yesterday's close with May at 6.4. Corn rose slightly, oats quiet, and hogs and cattle firm with receipts shaping price directions. Prices ranged across futures and cash quotes, reflecting active trading and varied demand in grains and livestock.

Curcico Carrie

Wheat Market Rallies Amid Bull Shift and Export News

Chicago wheat prices rise nearly a cent as traders flip bullish on demand from millers and ongoing Atlantic clearances. Argentine shortages and Pacific coast shipments lift sentiment. corn and oats gain marginally while pork packers sell. Data show improving overseas demand and steady domestic procurement amid a tight supply outlook.

Topake Geraldaney Chicago Pacific Northwest Kente, Hopkins,& Co ET Dispatch Tisarana Pacific Coast Australia New York Boyd, Linn Chicago Packing 2 Hutvy Minneapolis Duluth

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