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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1895
Page
4
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Thunder showers and cooler weather expected in Kansas tonight with generally fair and cooler conditions Friday. A long text mix includes debates on silver standard economics, liquor enforcement, and prohibition politics across Wichita Leavenworth Kansas City Manhattan Atchison and reflections on religion and liberty.
The report of AP proceedings from Chicago is reportedly withheld by many western papers including the St Louis Globe-Democrat and the Kansas City Times. Editors allegedly fear its impact as debates on monetary policy continue with phrases about the dying craze and the gold bug presidential candidate’s weakened prospects.
R Berros delivered a Fourth of July address in Humboldt Kansas praising Decoration Day and flag display. He asserted increased reverence for God country and home among children, contrasting with past fears fading under virtue and intelligence’s light.
A Barlingame Kansas reader notes that the Capital and Journal smooths speaker addresses while JocaNaL prints verbatim reports. The writer defends the Journal as faithful to meetings and trials, while dismissing the other as sensational and biased.
A mosaic of brief notes reports a Yates Center sister of Bishop Taylor, a Ottawa attraction, a Chautaugus county corn report, an Arkansas City girl cooling off, a Hewins doctor named Finis, and Methodist church progress at Nvitzae. Other items note Wauneta corn crib plans, a Toronto baby kissing contest, cattle shipments from Silverdale, a Salina-Abilene guest quarrel, a Girard potato patch mix up, Yates Center drama The Dead Witness, Independence gas use estimates, Wichita destitution worsened by saloons, and a Sedan marriage report plus a Rock Island ticket anecdote.
Dr McClallin of the Advocate derides the single tax theory while reading a new English essays volume on Socialism. He cites a writer who argues against the plan, noting that owners of land rarely support it and that few advocates actually own forty acres.
News from Topeka reports that Dr H A Gobin former Baker University president now De Pauw University acting president married Mrs Clara Beals widow of Prof H S Beals De Pauw faculty member who died in Wichita two years ago Gobin has many Topeka and Kansas friends interested in the marriage.
W J Costigan editor of Ottawa Journal says many non Populists pretend to be Populists to harm the party. He notes socialists single taxers cranks misrepresenting as Populists because they vote the ticket. He warns against alleged Populists at conventions forcing their pet doctrines. He calls it a major problem for the party.
In a Portland streetcar, two women gossip about a married woman’s name and address. The dialogue shifts from who she is to how to spell her new surname, provoking a blush and a name misrecognition as a conductor pauses the car. A passenger hints the scene involves Mrs Hoyt as the mystery deepens.
A dry goods clerk endures a persistent window shopper who inspects every item but buys nothing. When a blanket sale ends, she reveals she was seeking a friend, prompting the clerk to offer renewed searching. Also, a Tyrol drought tale recalls a priest who bets rain if needed, while a barometer climbs.
A New York World item notes Miss Lake Side’s invitation to visit Chicago and see the Alderneys, a pointed mix up with the scion of nobility. The tilted noble responds gallantly, thinking of a noted family, while the Chicago girl corrects her with a joke about papa’s cattle.
A playful exchange reports two men arguing over early beach access, claiming priority on local young ladies. The scene includes banter about moving to another beach and avoiding future misfortune, with banter from Roxbury Gazette and Truth newspaper chip in.
Ex Governor Waite returns to Denver from Montana tour praising large crowds and says the northern trip was a success. He will speak in Boelam Texas Greenville Grand Sabine and Fort Worth around late July while asserting there are only Republicans Populists and Democrats with no new party.
Frank M. Smith of East Oakland reports surprising success in using borax to preserve fresh fruit for eastern markets. He packed cherries in borax, kept them for three weeks, and found them as fresh as when placed. Experiments will expand to other fruits, with barrels shipped east and to Europe. He notes no patent exists and envisions wide domestic use in hotels and homes.
Frank Fulson of Kan was arrested again yesterday for selling whisky. He posted a $500 bond. This marks his fifth arrest for a similar offense, continuing a pattern of repeated legal trouble.
Samuele, a noted physician, plans a brief Lawrence visit after which he returns to Topeka. Lawrence residents seeking aid are urged to consult Prof Samuels at the Hotel Throop before he leaves next Monday as he has helped many in the past.
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