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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1895
Page
5
Read like a city note on crime and welfare a morphine dependent prisoner Sarah Johnson receives morphine then bismuth as a substitute prompting a jail wallet cost story. The piece mixes a jail Bible gift tale with public concerns about prison feed costs and local architect plans for Kansas buildings.
Fragmentary clipping recounts a suspicious street encounter with a polite stranger and a rude dentist office moment, followed by the funeral of Mrs. Mariah O’Riley in Topeka. The report notes historic ties to Carrollton Ohio Fond du Lac Wisconsin Leavenworth and Topeka with family tributes and church references. A Kansas City waterworks case ruling by Justice Brewer favors the city and invites appeal by July 29. Marshall’s band plans a Garfield park concert tonight at 3.
The Parsons Independent rails at a Topeka police court dispute involving an 11 year old mother who sued to gain custody of her baby. It claims the case is exaggerated and notes the incident actually involved a disorderly woman who had given up the child, quarreled with employers, and was refused custody before taking back the child.
A sales glee grips the New York market as Santa Fe stock climbs from lows to 14 and climbs toward 50 in three months. A source ties the rise to harvest prospects and the broader granger railroad rally, noting other lines like Rock Island and HK&L also advance. The reorganization is described as largely clerical, akin to a boat ready to launch with final touches.
A Kansas City press editorial condemns district court efforts in Shawnee county to suppress divorce and court proceedings. It argues public records belong to the people and that delaying or hiding such matters risks broader abuses. The piece cites the Peacock Brower divorce case as an example of suppression.
Lon Hudson of Kansas City brother of Major J Hudson of Topeka wed Mrs. Charles H. White of Detroit on July 11 without his relatives' knowledge. The couple, childhood friends from Salem Ohio, are on a honeymoon by the lake. A band concert was scheduled for Garfield Park tonight.
To the Ladies always a chance to save money in all purchases if you buy at the right time. Here is a chance for you to save a few cents.
A dense catalog of items with bulk and per unit pricing lists groceries and household goods. Items include sugar, canned fruits, jams, beans, cheese, pickles, relishes, sauces, beverages, soups, baking powder, milk, cereals, and cleaning supplies. Also listed are galvanized tubs, wood fiber tubs, mason jars, oils, and flour with bulk quantities and prices.
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