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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1895
Page
4
The notice outlines delivery by carrier at 19 cents a week in Topeka and suburbs or same price in Kansas towns with a par tier system. It offers a three month option by mall and notes the price of 800 units.
The article argues a new era of canal building follows, highlighting the 8500 foot long Canadian Soo canal linking Lakes Superior and Huron to the Atlantic via the Saint Lawrence. It notes canal projects in Europe and America, compares the Harlem and Harlem style locks, and explains Canadian canal economics and political motives tied to Welland and Riel episodes. The Canadian lock is 900 feet long, 60 feet wide, 20 feet 3 inches deep with 1106 feet masonry walls and four electric gates.
The piece rails against law defiance by some men and urges strong public uprising to defend decency and order. It questions who bears greater blame between violators for personal gain and those who break laws during social upheaval.
The item mixes weather notes with a sprawling critique of silver supporters and tariff policy, citing July forecasts for Kansas and Georgia political shifts, mentions of the Wilson tariff, Morrill governance, and Cleveland bond actions, plus social woes in Atchison and Indianapolis. It condemns saloon activity, protests enforcement gaps, and notes a Nebraska treasurer’s hanging as indicative of public punishment.
A Los Angeles district court found a Herald reporter guilty of contempt for feigning insanity to investigate Highlands asylum management. Judge Clark imposed a $200 fine or 190 days in jail, stressing that contempt harms court administration and public funds. The ruling warns against using journalism to disrupt justice.
A quirky Kansas round up reports Winfield’s population at 5030 not counting visiting players, a 400 strong razor count at a Bismark Grove picnic, 967 inmates in Leavenworth, and oddities from Derby to Atchison. It jokes about horse questions in Dickinson normal, Blowbard’s large share of locals, clothespins sales, and Abilene quirks while hinting at local mischief and culture.
A collection of brief, quirky Kansans notes from Eureka and Chanute era papers. References to Elbe postal cards, hair trigger talk, a physiology dissection in Atchison, and protests against cruelty. Local law enforcement tightening on fast driving and boulevard passing. Church groups in Chanute compare immersion versus sprinkling, Eureka touts civic virtue with no drink joints or gambling, mentions a new church and jail sighting.
From Kansas City last evening a persistent tramp, described as colored, repeatedly rode atop a coach forcing crew to halt the train. Police or crew forced him off with coal blows, as other tramps were chased away in a routine effort to ride the line aboard a blind baggage.
Rain kept the Maroons in Emporia with no league game at Athletic Park. Instead Mote's men faced the TAA in a practice match, Topeka winning 10 to 4. Giants and Athletic association expected to clash tomorrow. Whitings set to debut Wednesday with Chamberlain and Close coming to Topeka, while True and Lytle joined a Junction City semi pro team.
The Trolley Company shows little interest in Oakland Park after losing control. No open cars run to Oakland and Sunday service is reduced to two cars on the line. The firm deems it a long row for a nickel and urges riders to go elsewhere, though people remain eager to travel to Oakland on pleasant evenings.
Reports from St Joseph papers claim a large gang of thieves follows the Wallace show in Topeka on Wednesday. Three business houses were robbed in daylight, residences broken into, pockets picked, and holdups noted. Chief Wai keraun will boost the police with many special officers.
In Topeka a seven block street race on Harrison features Will Urbansky driving Maud Downing with Mia Deerant as the fast pacer. Maud tires but stays ahead as Mrs Lindsey guides the famous local nag, proving Topeka’s boulevard for speed. The St Marys Journal notes the spirited contest.
The Topeka club vows to press its lawsuit against the old police board and officers despite a disappointing damage ruling. Engese Ha, club counsel, says they will not dismiss the case and will seek vindication or bust at the next term of court. Defendants claim the same.
A collection of brief, dated items and jokes drawn from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper page. It cites strict German police rules and a drowning gag in Berlin, satirical musings on aging and courtship, and a Washington Post anecdote about an elderly man and a young boarder. It ends with a terse notice that J. L. Sheldon now handles piano tuning orders.
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