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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1895

Page

3

Were Rustlers Hung In Butte Nebraska Vigilantes Seek Justice

A special report from Butte Nebraska says vigilantes captured four rustlers Louis Zsuilland S Crk C S Murphy and H Jackson in a stockade near Fort Handsll. They were disarmed hogtied and taken west toward Keya Paha county with nearly 100 cattle seized. Local sentiment ranges from belief they were lynched to hope authorities will act, reflecting a shift since the Scott trial and rising calls for outside intervention.

Oman Heerom Butte Neb Fort Handsll Keyu Paha Louis Zsuilland Spencer, Neb S. Crk C. S. Murphy H. Jackson Springview Canle Becauss Butts Hutt County Scott Keya Pata

Murderous ruse shocks family as father dons wife’s dress

William De Boles, a Helgian man near Ui, is charged with attempting to kill his three children by hatchet while disguised in his wife’s clothing. Neighbors heard screams and found the children, one dying and others critically hurt. The mother, initially suspected, is being held for mental illness Local authorities search for De Bales as motive remains unknown.

William de Boles DeBuales de Bales

One More Strike Berra Ohio miners walk out

Miners in Ohio county West Virginia district including Glendale Moundsville Glenwood and South Wheeling struck this morning for better pay. Over thousand men left the below scale jobs and more are expected to quit this afternoon. Operators anticipate easy replacement of the absent workers.

Berra Ohio County West Virginia Glendale Moundsville Glenwood South Wheeling

East El Paso Flood Drowns Cemetery and Halted Traffic

A FE to Times report from Paso, Texas, notes twelve square miles of East El Paso flooded, causing fifteen thousand dollars in damage. Southern Pacific traffic blocked for a day. Evergreen cemetery submerged. Heavy rains in New Mexico triggered the deluge that ruined regional food supplies.

Desyex the Times

Local notes birth and accident plus political meeting

A baby boy born this morning to Mr and Mrs PF C Gugel at 27 Madison Street and a boy born to Mr and Mrs Frank Smith, whose father is stenographer to General Attorney A L Williams of the Union Pacific. Hi M Ives of Walnut Grove reports his young son broke an arm after falling from a fence, attended by Dr Hibben. The Republican county central committee executive meets tomorrow at 2 PM at the Flambeau club room to canvass primary returns. Miss Jennie Sherman, missionary in Sangli India, will speak at Garfield Park Wednesday afternoon. guests Mrs W Douglass. Also notes about mineral water, and band concerts at Pasir Ground park tonight.

PF. C. Gugel Madison Street Frank Smith Smith A. L. Williams Union Pacific Hi. M. Ives Walnut Grove Hibben Republican County Central Flambeau Club Rooma Jennie Sher- Man Misionary Presbyterian Board Sangli Indie Ugloa Garfield Park W. Douglass City

Persistent young solicitor fails to make sale

A polite but persistent young man invades a business office asking to measure trousers for an order. The elderly man declines, then offers to see samples. After a brief exchange the youth leaves, returns later, and abruptly departs, leaving staff commenting quizzically on his odd behavior.

Bone Miss Blank Chicago Times-Herald

Remarkable New Jersey case of suspended animation returns to life

In Pittsgrove New Jersey a baby believed dead was laid out for burial after a twelve hour unconscious spell but revived before funeral. Louis Erdner, the child’s father, arranged the coffin and undertaker Evans prepared the body. The infant regained warmth and strength, crawling about by daybreak. Doctors say the event shows suspended animation and note swift treatment restored the child.

New Jersey Pittsgrove N. J New York Louis Erdner Erdner Evans

A Cat Saves Life in Rhode Island Household

A Rhode Island man and his family narrowly escaped coal gas poisoning when their cat repeatedly awoke the sleepers. The cat pawed the husband, who then woke, opened windows, and called a doctor. the wife and son were rescued hours later. The cat is hailed as a heroine and to be well cared for.

Rhode Island

Gave It a Fair Chance Parable at Quohash Church

A Quohash Methodist Church member tells a visitor the congregation will wait twenty four hours more before taking extreme measures as they pray for rain. The exchange frames a cautious attitude toward urgent action.

Quohash Methodist Church

Duty to the Near Duty Must Be Done Now

The excerpt urges doing the duty closest at hand and known to be right. It emphasizes immediate action rather than delaying for a broader aim. The message highlights resolve, conscience, and practical obligation in moral conduct.

Glass Paper and Sandpaper Craft in Early Manufacture

An 19th century description explains glass powder replaces sand in sandpaper, produced by pulverizing glass in stamping boxes with iron stamps. It details paper quality, knot-free long fibers, glue application, and the balance of glue thickness to embed glass powder for durable abrasive sheets.

Tale of a resentful cat in a home guest tale

Blossom the big gray cat has lived with a family for seven years. A teasing visitor provoked her, angering her with insults and mischief. She retaliated by shredding a nightshirt and pillowcases, then hid until the maid finished chores. Afterward she resumed her calm, never harming possessions again.

Blossom Heston Transcript Blosssom Ferios

Divorces Forsaken in South Dakota Reception Gag

In a humorous exchange Mrs Spritelie reveals she nearly forgot to pass along divorce papers she plans to hand out at a reception in South Dakota. Mrs Homelove expresses shock but the witticisms show the scheme as a playful ruse, not actual intent to divorce.

South Dakota Sonmoyel

A Charm That Delights English and French on Voice

The piece notes how English and French admire refined voice culture in the better classes. It contrasts American speech, with light high voices and brisk delivery, against the ideal of a sweet, low tone in women, urging attention to modulated utterance.

Limited coinage in Japan signals financial caution

Shinichiro Kur Ino, Japanese minister to the United States, after visiting the Imperial hotel, warns that Japan does not adopt free silver coinage. He notes past failures where paper money depreciated and says silver coinage is limited to protect financial stability while maintaining gold standard dealings with foreign nations.

Kur New York Shinichiro Kur Ino United States Imperial Hotel Newport Washington Orient Japan

Market Report From Topeka and Midwest Corns

Turbulent day with wheat opening strong then nervous, corn steady yet firm, and oats weak. Cash demand high, futures showed bullish bias as crop damage reports spread, with considerable activity in Kansas City and regional grain and stock exchanges.

Topeka Koon 5 Columbian Bradetreet

Market Gossip from Chicago Wheat and Hog Receipts

Local Market Gossip from Chicago reports mixed notes on grains with wheat prices steady to higher, hogs steady to firm, and corn trading with modest gains. Receipts show large wheat and corn volumes across Chicago, Kansas City, and Omaha, while pundits note potential crop improvements yet pressure from short selling persists.

Chicago Kansas City Omaha Prime Provisiona South Darhot Pillsbury Minnesota Hed River Minneapolis Liverpool

Great Rock Island Excursions and Rail Offers

Excursion routes advertise the Great Rock Island and Chicago Western lines with round trips to Baltimore, Minnesota and the Northwest. Prices begin at 22.25 for a round trip, with sales July 15 and 16 and return by August 8. Also promotes New England excursion via Lake Shore Michigan Southern and other routes with stopovers and full information by agents. Beggs' German Salve advertised as a guaranteed remedy with free sample boxes.

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