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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1895
Page
2
The Duchess of Devonshire visits ducal estates and instructs tenants to complain to the steward about repairs. A new mews house is being built for her, while Emma Burgess leads the W C A meeting in Topeka tomorrow afternoon for the last time.
New York market review says wheat and cotton prices rose amid signs crops may be scarcer than thought. Public buying supports wheat, with western receipts up from last year and Atlantic exports rising. Cotton remains firm on expected yield and acreage reductions, while iron prices and monetary conditions improve. overall trade shows signs of cautious optimism despite potential shortages.
Postmaster General Wilson will address Central College at Fayette Missouri on June 12. A new $80 000 building will be dedicated at 3 P M special trains and reduced rail fares arranged by Missouri Kansas and Texas and other lines. Central College invites all to attend the speech.
Five Bremen Trading Co tanks burned with thousands of barrels lost. Firefighters and the pioneer battalion battled the blaze protecting workers' cottages as Gaiser factory and American Co depot survived. Wind pushed flames toward the Elbe near Bremen on the south bank. Severe rainfall hits Indian Territory, roads ruined, crops and fences damaged, rail washouts delay trains.
Two men, William Stevens and Henry Kline, were killed in a dynamite blasting accident at a well near Leavesworth Kansas. A rock dropped by Kline struck dynamite, causing a massive explosion. Stevens was blown to atoms. Kline died instantly from a flying rock.
Grant Cornish was found guilty of a daylight attempt to steal a wagon load of feed from Houser's grocery on Clay Street and sentenced to thirty days. An aged Irish witness Pat O Bryan testified they went to Silver Lake the day of the robbery. The judge disregarded the testimony amid weak evidence.
Detweiler, Grand Exalted Ruler, issues circular warning all Elks lodges against the so called spurious grand lodge at Atlantic City. He bars attendance, prevents per capita tax payments, and warns of penalties under law. Also notes plans for Corbett training and a potential Montreal boxing venue.
Under supervision of Assistant Secretary Doe the United States army regulations are being revised and printed. Changes simplify style and remove ambiguities while adding important amendments. The regimental flag size is reduced from six feet by six feet to five feet six inches by four feet four inches on the staff, with improved proportions. the change has drawn no objections.
Acting Secretary Doe considers a radical overhaul of army pay. Instead of officers traveling to each post, pay masters would ship payment packets by express to the posting commanding officer for rapid, near simultaneous distribution to troops. The scheme aims to speed settlements and reduce delays in the current pay rounds.
Kansas City reports charge against Joe Kervin, linked with diamonds theft from Mia Colby, with two confederates in workhouse. Wilkerson traced several false Chicago addresses, linking Kervin to Emery, Bird & Co. A dangerous yet unassuming scoundrel, he may face justice as evidence unfolds.
J W Paramore, a well known North Topeka resident, was taken from Union Pacific depot to police headquarters in a patrol wagon after being arrested for leaving his team unhitched. He claimed the justice court rule was eight till nine and faced arrest before 9. Officers drove him to the depot and summoned the wagon, with Ellison and Wilkerson aiding.
Topeka crowds flock to Zara a popular healer whose claims include free medical service for two days and a men only lecture June 8 at Library Hall He argues his cures rival ministerial calls for life after death drawing large audiences and mixed verdicts from visitors to his Veale block institute.
David W. Mulvane and Dr. Chester Allen will depart for Monterey Mexico next week for business and recreation. They plan to be away several weeks. Mulvane has legal affairs to tend. Allen will study Mexico silver coinage and its effects.
Troy defeats Topeka 6 to 2 as hiester’s homer and miscues spark the win. Switzer limits Troy hits with nine strikeouts in a 1 hour 25 minute game. Battery: Troy Wilson Faulkner Topeka Switzer. Umpire Engle.
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