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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1895
Page
2
Advertisement by Jas. & Kirk & Co touts Kirk's Rain Water Maker as safer and cheaper than rival soaps. It promises two pounds equal twelve pounds of competitors and urges readers to compare prices, asserting superior value and skin friendly formulas.
A resident at 432 Madison Street extols Kirk's Rain Water Maker. She lauds its ability to soften hard well water and remove smoke odors, noting superior cleaning of palates, clothes, and dishes. She claims it preserves color, reduces shrinking, and outclasses other powders.
In Topeka, Gus Hildebrand faces a rough legal path after a burglary attempt at a North Topeka residence. Neighbors spotted him leaving, and police captured him shortly after four. He carried a full set of burglary tools, but defense efforts and ongoing appellate court actions call the outcome into question. Meanwhile, public notices advertise free trial remedies and other local appeals.
In Chicago a man identified as C E Cole assaulted saloon keeper D C McGloin at 64 Adams Street, wounded three bystanders, and fled. Officers Rosenthal and Day joined citizens in pursuit, Cole fired into the crowd, and was shot and killed near the Auditorium Theatre after a long running chase. Wounded: McGloin, Sternberg, Stone. Cole dies. Sternberg likely to die.
Oosna Nebraska July 9 reports indicate Western Kansas and Southern Nebraska are cutting small grain now. Railroad officials foresee rising grain shipments and better times ahead as Nebraska roads expect higher freight volumes and a record corn crop.
Swarms of enuch bugs devastate crops in Williamson Rutherford and Davidson counties. State agriculture experts decide infected bugs from Kansas and Illinois will be released to spread the disease among the destroyers, the first use of such insects in the state.
In a lively ten inning tilt, Troy edges Topeka 17 to 6 as Conner dominates after a rough start. Brunner and Clingburg shine for Topeka while Myer umpiring draws praise amid a high scoring game with 18 Troy hits and 4 Topeka errors.
An electric street car between East Livegreon and Wellsville ran off a bridge, dropping thirty feet into the water. Motorman James Hamilton was killed at his post. Eleven passengers were seriously injured and feared dead as rescuers faced rising water and a jammed wreck.
Scores from Western and National Leagues show Indianapolis over Kansas City 14 3 and Terre Haute over St Paul 7 in one set, Detroit 7 over Milwaukee, Louisville 8 over Washington, Chicago 5 over New York, St Louis 4 over Baltimore, Brooklyn 18 over Cincinnati, and Cleveland 4 over Philadelphia. In another item, murder mystery in St Joseph Mo, July 9 reports Will Walker found along railroad tracks with verdict of death by unknown hands, body placed on rails to conceal crime.
In Furst Michigan on July 9 the national convention of deaf mute instructors closed with a smooth business session. The gathering approved a resolution to appoint 9 members to draft a plan for forming a protective association for deaf mute workers nationwide.
Montreal July 9 report from parliament members indicates a near dissolution of the dominion parliament. French members have prepared a censure vote over government inaction on the Manitoba school issue, but Liberal English members withheld support.
Fraggrant Kentucky July 9 Governor Brown received a telegram from M Smith of Oldham county reporting cattle dying from a baffling malady. He ordered Dr McCormack of the state board of health to investigate. Soand Money Indiana July The Hon William D Bynum opened his sound money campaign in Owen county to a large audience in the opera house.
July 9 report from Wasutxeros states Secretary Lamont and General Scho field inspected sites on Puget Sound to choose a new military post. They aim to identify a suitable location for defense needs and strategic advantage.
A Teething remedy claim touts Winslow's Soothing Syrup as soothing gums curing wind colic and diarrhea in children. It is advertised at twenty five cents a bottle with a proprietorial endorsement and notes the Stars Journal reach among Topeka readers.
Havana reports a clash between Spanish troops under Major Aguar and insurgent leader Rabi near Manzanillo, with 280 insurgents killed and 50 Spanish casualties. Spanish pickets blocked a narrow defile and shifted the battle in their favor, followed by a rout of the insurgents. Further reports say another defeat near Camagüey with light Spanish losses.
The 17 year old daughter of Daniel Shanks, a farmer seven miles east of Mansnaty, was murdered last Saturday night. Her body was found in a pool of water in the woods near the house. Suspicion rests on a neighboring married man. the brother of the deceased fired at him without hitting. The community is greatly agitated.
Wrecked by the cashier in Ironcrox Missouri July 9, D A Mayer cashier of the Farmers and Merchants bank of this city was named receiver for the Sturgeon Exchange bank which closed last week due to a $3500 shortage in the cashier W H Wincott's accounts Mayer must post a $50000 bond and will assume duties at once.
Charles Starbuck died at his South New Hampshire street home at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon after suffering a paralytic stroke in April. He was in his 100th year and part of a five generation family still living.
A severe electric and wind storm swept the Almost Tornado region around 9 o clock Sunday, causing damage comparable to a tornado. Local residents reported strong gusts and damaged property as authorities assess the impact.
Twenty farmers in Kingfisher County Oklahoma were arrested at Hennessey for whitecapping John Flynn uncle of Dennis Flynn of Oklahoma. Flynn took land six months ago and since then he has been in bad odor with them. Last Thursday Mrs Flynn and neighbor Mrs Maxwell argued fu rther provoking the mob which drove off Flynn s stock pulled down fences and ordered him to leave the neighborhood.
Eight stories of late 19th century mining, mining camp alarms, and local disasters. Reported gold finds near Flarnesco Col nine miles south along Florence Southern railway line yield a free milling vein about forty feet wide with mill tests near ten dollars. Other tunnels show high grade ore with assays up to five hundred dollars per vein.
A powerful wind storm swept through Harvey county on Sunday causing extensive property damage to sheds and barns while resulting in loss of life. A drowned body was found near Oak Mills identified as Francis Sch., a student at St Benedict's college, last seen June 3.
Remarkable treatment of strabismus by Prof Samuel and warnings against poisonous drugs. Kansas merchant J D Paxon sought glasses for his daughter whose eyes improved, then damaged by atrophin from a localist. Samuels plans to restore the night vision, urging immediate consultation at his Topeka base near Throop hotel.
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