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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1895
Page
5
The report shows expenditures totaling twelve thousand dollars to date on poralist investigations. Officials say the spending covers audits, fieldwork, and related legal expenses. No final conclusions reached yet, but steps continue to gather evidence and review records.
Reported turmoil surrounding Governor Morrill and state officials over alleged overspending for investigations and saloon enforcement in Wichita. Critics accuse unbudgeted indebtedness beyond lawful appropriations while lawmakers defend mileage claims and expenses as legally sanctioned.
State House Notes covers retirements and appointments at Winfield Institute and Beloit Girls Industrial School, requests for prohibition enforcement from Clay Center and Solomon City, and upcoming hearings for Frank Herald. It notes pursuit of vouchers by Hutchinson reformatory board, and Marshall’s band ASCAL concert at Garfield Park.
In a city park altercation Officer Gaines confronted Albert Morris and Dr. O K Stake Bake Drant after they insulted a 15 year old girl and fought with another man. Morris drew a knife. Gaines restrained him and Morris suffered a cut to the thumb. Stakebake offered no resistance. The knife was taken and remained in Gaines possession as court hearings were postponed to next week.
The funeral for Miss Julia A. Sparkes of Seward avenue Oakland was held at 9 this morning. Death attributed to neuralgia of the heart. Fire Marshal Wilmarth travels to Massachusetts for a three week summer vacation. Assistant Chief Babcock to lead in his absence. Grace Cathedral parishioners to gather July 10 for a reception hosted by Dean and Mrs Millepaugh with limited invitations from the chancel. Five couples from the north side joined a day trip to Bickall's grove Thursday, returning in rain after music games and refreshments with Misses Oss. Participants include Linnie Strauss Anna Dake Minnie Deppa Nora Stella Rose Mesurelli Deppe Frank Dappe Jamets Maze Wilbur Palmer Lewis a Denyer and companions.
Local notes report cooler weather and upcoming primaries. Mentions include court cases, temperance events, property repairs, and multiple Topeka residents traveling or visiting. Fireworks displays, births, deaths, and police activity pepper the week as Doings in Topeka and North Topeka stretch from rail news to street life.
A historical ad touts the M D German Hair Restorer claiming to cure baldness dandruff eczema barber's itch and scalp issues with one bottle. It guarantees a cure or money back and cites testimonials to urge readers to buy and report results.
A 1885 correspondence from WATERS & WATERS and the Kansas Insane Asylum reports praise for the M D German Hair Restorer. Letters claim dandruff cure, halted hair loss, scalp vitality, and new hair growth, with endorsements by J A Mollaser and others.
Ef McDennott chef of Throop Hotel writes that after 23 years of baldness from typhoid, he used M D German Hair Restorer and now has a full head of hair. He permits use of the letter for promotion and offers to show his results to interested people.
A 1895 testimonial from Torpea Kas praises the M D German Hair Restorer by the M D German Medical Company of Topeka Kansas for curing baldness after ten years of hair loss. The letter from G E Bern Orrice lauds revived growth and urges others to try the product.
Advertisement style letter excerpts claim the M D German Hair Restorer cures dandruff and hair loss, promotes new growth, and restores bald areas. Numerous Topeka and Kansas names endorse the product, citing improved scalp conditions and renewed hair.
Theodor Puckett, a Black man arrested for several robberies, was seized from officers en route to jail last night and hanged from a tree, amplifying a violent crime event in Jackson.
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