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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1895
Page
6
Advertises tomorrow sales on plisse wash fabric at 22c yard, ladies vests and hose discounts, parasols and drooping umbrellas with heavy markdowns, shirt studs and cuff links at 15c, silk fans, hammock pillows, and reductions on waists and muslin underwear, highlighting multiple item price cuts and value-per-piece.
A Chicago News tale recounts an English trip to Dr Briers Home Sanitarium where a Spanish woman mired in delusion sleeps on a bench while curious visitors inquire about her. The doctor outlines a curse of icy fingers from a dead husband that haunted her since youth as crimson roses symbolize her fate.
Recent Topeka society notes list residents and guests with travel plans and gatherings. D. J. Harding returns from a wheeling trip to Plovance with W. W. Webb and Arthur Murphy. others travel to Chicago, Minneapolis, Des Moines, and Colorado. Local notables, families, and clubs plan summer visits and outings while some illness or travel updates touch minor routines.
North Topeka community items recount visits and travels of residents from Lima Salina Dan ver and Quincy Streets. A concert at the reform school chapel, a Modern Woodmen degree team surprise, lawn party at the Christian church, a buggy accident on Gordon Street, and a club outing on Maple Hill. Local merchants advertise carriages stables and groceries with booster notes for Pr atte Bros and North Topeka firms.
Syracuse dispatch reports Congressman Poole returning from Fort Forge with a claim Gen Harrison told him he would not seek the presidency. Poole calls the report unbelievable and says he discussed speaking at the Grand Army reunion with Harrison in a long talk.
Poole reports Harrison did not discuss a presidential bid to any reporter. Harrison’s aides say he never spoke or hinted at any candidacy and that the presidency was never broached in their discussions.
The East Fourth street M C A reports a spring boom adding nearly 200 members to reach 555 total. Secretary C M Jones plans a White City Kansas visit. Dr Eggleston moves from the Santa Fe dispensary to Fort Madison hospital. Dr Gibson now runs the Topeka dispensary hours 10 to 12 p m and 8 to 6 p m. John Dwyer returns to Santa Fe machine shops after a year away. James E Watson, city ticket agent at Atchison, visited the Santa Fe general office. he is father in law to G T Nicholson. Assistant P A W J Black and W Nicholson and A A Mudge of the Santa Fe are in Chicago this week.
Riley Ayres says he will support Dave Burdge for sheriff despite close returns. Ayres notes surprise results in Rossville and Silver Lake, claims a local betrayal by John Howerton, and asserts he voted for the nominee while criticizing liquor influence and whisky-backed backers. He reiterates his GOP loyalty and willingness to work with Burdge.
Simon Jones a 25 year old colored man was arrested after sending a note to a 16 year old white girl at Third and Taylor. Police tracked him to 1154 Buchanan street where he resisted arrest and drew a knife before a revolver deterred him. The case was continued to tomorrow. Jones is brother of Peter Jones, killed by Will Link in a spring incident.
A Times dispatch from Havana reports Spanish government troops remain inactive awaiting orders to act. Yellow fever and other diseases are afflicting the forces. An insurgent landing east of Santiago de Cuba brings about 12,000 armed with rifles and 12,000 with cutlasses, as of early July.
In Dallas on July 18 an order for 250 seats at $20 each was received by the Corbett Fitzsimmons athletic headquarters, accompanied by a $5,000 check. The Texas coliseum contract was to be awarded today after several delayed bids. Governor Culberson’s stance on the price question is noted, with Crane cited in conclusions. Also mentions Beggs German Salve samples and an Emancipation Day celebration in Eskridge on Friday August 2.
Special pains taken in dying ladies waists. Peerless Steam Laundry up. Beges German Salve promotes cures where others fail. A post guarantees with every box. Call free sample box. Sold by all druggists. Kansas City and return by the Santa Fe Sunday July 21 fare 1.50.
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