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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1895
Page
8
A Topeka farce tale centers on Algernon De Calf breaking his engagement with Geraldine De Vere over chigger bites and a mocked cure spree. The dialogue spoofs medical ads selling German Chigger King and related tonics, promising rapid cures and hair restoration.
Kansas visitors discuss law enforcement and Prohibition enforcement at Copeland Hotel. Judge Culver recounts attempting to close saloons at Hays City and the ensuing lack of local support, while Rev Woods comments on party positions. Miners at Osage City claim little suffering despite Scranton woes. many turning to farming or gardens for subsistence. Royal Baking Powder praise and Astor and Robinson heavy purchases at Sandringham. Topeka humor about saloon openings. cyanide gold extraction testimony planned in Utah.
Mrs Mary E Lease reports four speeches in Nebraska and five in Dakota describing large crowds in open air meetings. She plans three days of debate in Nodaway County Missouri. She backs the Populist cause and comments on the Horr Harvey debate praising Harvey for forcing Harr to admit silver was once a unit of value.
President and Mrs Cleveland have named their third daughter Mary two weeks after birth. The decision was announced by Private Secretary Thurber with no special ceremony beyond a typical family naming.
In Avestix Texas July 20 a silver meeting convened by ex Governor J B Hogg ex Treasurer F R Lubrick and others drew seventy attendees half Populists. Governor Trogg denounced Cleveland and Carlisle and attacked bond issuance as perfidious. A Chicago Board of Health chemist Water S Hanes praised Royal Baking Powder as pure and effective for baking.
United States Deputy Marshal Henry Dillard chased two men linked to the Media post office robbery into Baldwin Woods. Fifteen pursuing volunteers faced one thief, Arthur Albratton, wielding a big revolver. He warned danger if pursued. They reported to Topeka for help. the day passed with no sighting of the pair.
At a Utah commission meeting a resolution instructed registrars to enroll all persons regardless of sex who are or may be qualified electors under the enabling act and the state constitution. The move aims to resolve uncertainty over who may qualify for registration for the proposed state of Utah.
Three vagrants faced the police court today. Charles Pinkard said he came from Oklahoma and would work ten days under Jaiier Disbrow after his mother’s death. Godfrey Engle, a young German, claimed two years in America and minimal work. John Langtry pleaded guilty to begging, was assessed a $3 fine, previously booked for insanity.
Ex-Topeka resident Crook Wright plans to work as a Pullman porter in Kansas City after leaving Topeka. He carries letters from friends claiming they are winners and notes he was recently arrested for vagrancy. He prefers riding freight cars to avoid drawing attention in plush seating.
Captain Anson and his National League players were fined 3 dollars and 20 cents each for violating Sunday law by playing ball. The arrests occurred weeks ago but the decision only came today after a bitter dispute. Justice Hull ruled Sunday games disturbed the vicinity and violated the law, with an appeal filed and President Hart saying tomorrow's game would proceed with fines paid if arrests recur.
Topeka horses ran yesterday in Leavenworth on a slow track. Pilgrim, owned by Joshua Martin, split the field in the free-for-all trotting finishing behind Princess Mald and Myron McHenry. Ding the green mare, entered by Miss M Anna Wilson, took third in 3 minute pace, with beat time 2 22. The card extended today with 2 40 pace and 2 24 trot. Art Massey’s Murphy is set to start at Kananee City in the sixth race.
Plunger Teck's reckless turf plunge ends in failure after a £10,000 bet on an almost certain horse fails. The Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, and Prince Adolphus of Teck intervene as a scandal erupts in club life. Also noted: Topeka figures, a baby born at the Kansas City depot, and local ads and notices including a salve domestic ad.
United States live stock inspector Albert Dean threatens to force Kansas to withdraw its two state inspectors for allegedly interfering with interstate commerce. Kansas officials led by Commissioners Moore and Brown weigh options as potential arrests loom and court action looms. Assistant Attorney General Godard notes both sides but cites valid reasons for state inspectors despite the dispute.
Wheat opened steady and rose modestly on strong seaboard clearances and favorable crop notes. Cattle and hog markets showed higher receipts but firm values, with pork futures rising and supplies tightening. corn and oats held near opening levels amid varied demand. Chicago market letters note bullish cash demand, limited vessel room, and expectations of further advances in grains.
Mixed wheat and corn movements across Liverpool Chicago and Berlin with quiet futures and local damage reports. Markets show steady to higher tones in wheat globally while domestic receipts vary. downsides on some grain lines offset by outside buying in provisions.
Report lists bank assets including cash notes and securities with totals and figures, sworn and signed by officers. Directors named William Hepiterson and others, with a July 1806 date and notary verification.
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