Kirks Victory Assured in Topeka Faithful Rally
Thousands in Topeka express strong belief in his latest discovery, amid crowd confidence and public support for the campaign.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1895
Page
5
Thousands in Topeka express strong belief in his latest discovery, amid crowd confidence and public support for the campaign.
In Topeka the Rain Water Maker by James S. Kirk & Co explodes in popularity with hundreds of buyers and glowing testimonials. Housewives praise softer, silk-like water, less soap use, and fabrics that no longer shrink, while merchants report surging demand and scarce supplies.
Judge Hazen rules in favor of Major Hudson in the state printer contest against EH Snow. Snow seeks injunction to block Hudson from office or emoluments pending higher court decision. Hazen stresses clean hands and right to remedy by quo warranto, while noting the office is more a private swap than a public trust and urging a full merits review.
A state court denies a request for an injunction in a dispute over de facto office holding. The ruling notes public interest is minimal and emphasizes scrutiny of colorable claims, citing Gyllotte v. Poincy and affirming denial to prevent abuse of equity.
Col George W Gibbons and A C Batts vow to continue the defense of Dr Buchanans murder case. They aim to perfect an appeal to the U S Supreme Court, possibly adjust grounds to current facts, and seek an opinion. They may sue Sing Sing warden for damages if needed. If the high court rules in their favor they will intensify the effort.
President Collier of the Cotton States and International Exposition announced today that Kansas has filed an application for space to exhibit its resources. Houston also sought space for a regional display, marking the seventh state to request placement. The Royal Baking Powder is touted as the purest and strongest baking powder, claiming top honors at major fairs.
State Insurance Commissioner Walpole urges legal action to halt the Great Western Mutual Aid and Great Western Mutual Accident Associations from continuing operations. The endowment plans promised refunds after five years and annual $100 payments thereafter, a scheme under scrutiny for regulatory action.
Warden Bruce Lynch assigns new posts at the state penitentiary including Col. Bob Moora of El Dorado as farmer, J. Dusenbury of Topeka as guard, Elmer Armweather of Girard as electrician, and L. Snyder of Oswego as clothing department superintendent. The Health Board calls for compulsory vital statistics reporting after noting 7635 deaths 10137 births and 8014 marriages in the year ending 1894. Kansas lists 2060 physicians including regular eclectic homeopaths and midwives with various other classifications. Royal baklog powder praised by Prof. C W Drew as strongest and best for keeping quality.
The expense report for the state's charitable institutions for the year ending June 20 1895 shows increases over the prior year. Six institutions have reported so far including the asylum for the insane and the Deaf and dumb school, with figures ranging up to about 237,2000. The Winterd asylum for imbeciles and the Atchison Soldiers' Orphan's home have not yet reported. Other items note the State Irrigation board meeting this afternoon, the board of charities in Winfield, and the quarterly pardons session, plus appropriations for the new fiscal year.
Clarence Oakley of North Topeka and his mother recount a severe eye injury followed by painful treatment from a local oculist. They say Prof Samuels performed a remarkable recovery, removing pain and restoring sight, with Mrs Oakley confirming the tale and urging others to seek his help at the Hotel Throop.
Travel snippet notes railway routes with destinations Boston and western terminals by the Santa Fe. Mentions fare or ticket price around 19 dollars for Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs and return route. Contains fragmented OCR style.
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