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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1896
Page
3
A fire at Canort House in Ellis County caused estimated losses of about 50000 dollars this morning at 5 o clock. Most records in the vaults remain unopened and undisturbed despite the blaze.
Kansas and Missouri news items recount a courthouse fire in Ellis County with losses to exceed ten thousand dollars, plus a dramatic incident in Salina where a prominent citizen endured delirium tremens and a violent pistol episode during the night. Other notes cover a long municipal bond settlement in Gur Oty Gorwrsmiesh and a dog attack on three men near Atkins? farm, with two sons injured and the dog shot.
R report notes R Locke, once crippled, now walks straight after an event where Schlatter reportedly prayed and commanded him to arise. The account describes a heated sensation upon receiving the influence. Also dated Jan 21 at Leavenworth, details Missouri Valley Life Insurance bid by Colonel Anthony at 16 200 and plans to move the Times office to the Missouri Valley building after renovations.
Thirty-two more United States prisoners from Paris Texas turned over to Warden French at the federal penitentiary. The population rises to about 359. Most inmates are short terms. Convictions include murder and lesser offenses.
Across the river from El Paso, Ciudad Juarez prepares for a boxing carnival with Maher vs Fitzsimmons slated after Valentine's Day and a massive bull ring. Nellie Showalter, famed woman chess champion, plans eastern travel for an April cable match.
London Sporting Life reports Maher may fight Slavin if $5,000 backing is raised. The letter from Maher’s manager notes Fitzsimmons would be easy on O De Sell and mentions backing by Slavin, with terms including a $5,000 stake and ongoing negotiations.
In New York on January 21 Cornelius Vanderbilt and Chauncey Depew spoke at the MCA railroad division celebration. Vanderbilt delivered a historical review of the association's work since its founding while Depew, welcomed as a "stranger," drew warm appreciation from the audience.
Dr Hogeboon reports Mr T J Kellam had a fairly comfortable night with slight bronchial irritation. His general condition is little changed yet. The new mild limb sensation grows stronger and is an encouraging sign. He remains nourished with little pain and could resume work in about three weeks. W A L Thompson is in a comfortable state. Facial and bead scars are not expected to be permanent.
Loxpow Jan 21 Miss Dorothy Baird renowned as Trilby announces engagement to Mr H Irving eldest son of Sir Henry Irving. The match has been opposed by Sir Henry from the start and there are doubts now about his approval.
Fragmented dispatch from Exaterinoslav reports a theater fire during a play killing many and leaving numerous missing. The blaze disrupted the crowd amid a frantic rush to exits as rescue teams remove bodies. Back in New York Mayor Strong condemns tailors for not using American cloths at a dinner.
A fragment recounts the discovery and development of Oxford paper used for the twenty four mo bible in 1842 and 1875. It notes a mull fold from the east, the Clarendon press, and a secret manufacturing method known to only three living beings. The piece mentions Arthur Miles and Mr Frowde and the unprecedented durability and popularity of the diamond 24mo edition.
The piece recounts stiff, pompous military precision. It cites officers misnaming simple facts and the author’s quips on bureaucratic pedantry. It also notes a Quaker pedestrain Nathan Pearson famed for long walks and a Kiowa county rabbit hunt with thousands of rabbits killed for shipment to Chicago and Cleveland.
The Santa Fe announces a February 2 effective time card altering seven through Topeka trains and two eastbound departures. Westbound trains Nos 1 3 5 10 and eastbound Nos 4 6 along with Atchison and St Jos No 106 shift to new minutes. The California limited No 3 runs 53 minutes later but should reach Albuquerque on its current schedule, possibly increasing speed. Address: 621 Kansas avenue Leavenworth.
Major Tom Anderson seeks delegate-at-large to the Republican national convention opposing Cy Le land and the Johnson faction. Anderson sends a letter to McKinley saying Le land hinders his cause in Kansas. Jobson supporters fear a scheme to defeat Jobson. Shawnee county anti Le land sentiment could prevent a split to aid Le land, while Hinze advertises Leavenworth coal.
A Paris to London dispatch reports Mr and Mrs Mackey to travel by Le Top train next Wednesday with their dead son. A mortuary chapel will be arranged on board and prayers will be offered during the voyage.
Todays market report from Kansas City notes wheat opened quiet near yesterday’s close, corn steady, oats mixed with May positions, and provisions irregular with higher live stock prices. Hog and cattle markets show higher tone with steady to firm prices. receipts and shipments detailed, Texas steer values cited.
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