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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1895
Page
2
The sworn detailed statement of circulation for the first half of 1895 shows the Topeka Daily State Journal had a six month circulation as stated, indicating the newspaper's reach and distribution during that period.
The State Journal bragged of surpassing Topeka rivals in six month averages. Figures from the American Newspaper Directory and sworn statements claim higher local reach than the Capital and other dailies, with large circulation in Topeka’s tributary towns and on evening trains delivering latest AP and state news.
Unprecedented rainfall floods the southeast Kansas town of Four Scott. In seven hours 4.22 inches fall, lower town submerged, two boys drowned on a main street, father rescued after being swept distance. Rail service disrupted as Marmaton and Mill creek merge and flood stories warn of more storms.
In Wiens Kansas on July 31 another flood rise of six inches increased damage. Arkansas valley farmers face about 120000 dollars in losses as back water lifts bridges and undermines foundations. Getha Springs resort springs and artificial lake are inundated with visitors and invalids. Sterling saw another big rise last night, and Wichita could be flooded with less than twelve inches more.
A brutal murder near Oklahoma City leaves Mrs J F Mitchell dead and her belly found in a bushes pile. Her husband, employed at Choctaw City, leads a search. Atkins is held on circumstantial evidence amid allegations of a racially charged riot in Alabama following a deputy sheriff’s death.
Reapixe Ps July 31 The Reading Tron company raised puddlers wages to 3 a ton an advance of 25 cents The 275 rolling mill employees also got a 10 percent raise Must Secure Road Denven Col July 31 Arapa hoe commissioners adopted a resolution reinstating T H Wyyant as treasurer upon posting a 500000 bond before noon August 2 Sulcite of a Farmer Fort Scott Kan July 31 Nathan Rockwell a longtime county farmer was found dead in a hay barn throat cut pipe severed Razor found. death by own action not doubted
The dock fuel heaters ended a wage dispute after a one per cent per ton pay rise was granted. Gete Holton noted the resolution and urged workers to review nearby horses in America.
Three Arkansas farmers from Jefferson county who went to Liberia as colonists with the International Migration Society claim many died from fever and starvation. They were promised land and passage for 40 pounds but say they were dumped ashore and left to fend. They secured passages via Liverpool to Philadelphia and hope for aid from Arkansas to return home.
Missouri weekly weather bulletin reports oats yielding well but damaged in many counties by wet weather. Corn generally excellent though some areas grassy. Flux, hay, pastures and second clover crop improving. sorghum, millet, tobacco, castor beans, late potatoes and garden vegetables doing well. Grapes rot in some localities. Separately, Colored Women conference notes women only sessions and papers on moral elevation. Durrant case theater contempt hearing postponed after promise to stop performing.
In Evanston Wyoming two horse thieves eluded capture until a sheriff's posse located them last night. A gunfight killed Deputy Sheriff Dawes of Evanston and Deputy Sheriff Stagg of Echo. Wounded, Deputy Calverty. Suspects took refuge in a log cabin near Wathsatch and are surrounded.
Western League results include Kansas City 8 Detroit 4, St Paul 12 Grand Rapids 7, Minneapolis 11 Terre Haute 3, Milwaukee 11 Indianapolis 7. National League scores feature Louisville 15 St Louis 2, Washington 17 New York 5, Pittsburg 8 Chicago 2, Philadelphia 10 Brooklyn 5. Western Association notes Quincy 4 St Joseph 6, Rockford 18 Lincoln 16, Des Moines 10 Jackson, Peoria 6 Denver 3. Also reports strike talks progress with over sixty contractors signing. Bank of Salisbury closes and racing meets at Holton announced for July 30–31 and Aug 1–2.
Kansas City Kansas July 381 State Labor Commissioner Bird denies criminal charges and accuses enemies of organized labor of persecution. He explains budget shortfalls and salary arrangements with clerks, claims he funded the office, sought to shift the Breeze to a union-friendly printer, and vows to defend the suit while denying personal gain.
Reports from South Pass Fremont County and Leadville warn of 100 to 300 Indians nearby seeking raids. Gov. Richards and Dr. W Lovejoy request gun shipments as settlers rush to fortify. Nearby, a Sumner County official faces a corruption hearing over votes. A Yuasa cave reveals 300 to 400 skeletons near Camp Apache.
A set of six 11x14 Albertype views of Rocky Mountain scenery offered for sale. Each picture is framed by a note that the images are suitable for framing and will be sent upon receipt of fifty cents money order.
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