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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1898
Page
7
Overstocked stock pushed to sacrifice prices with large scale offerings across the entire inventory. Buyers invited to examine firsthand with courteous treatment and no charge to look, as the store clears surplus goods.
Mr. Simpson cites a list of four outright nominees for state offices and names Key of Wichita and Major Hood as strong candidates for the gubernatorial nomination. He also notes Shawnee County’s support bolstering Seaton and mentions Topeka figures as influential in the process.
Lawrence dispatch reports Johnnie Erickson aged about 18 attempted to board a moving Southern Kansas freight near Quincy street. He slipped, was cut by a wheel, both legs severed above the knees, and died at home around midnight. He had a history of riding roving trains.
The gas plant and the electric Wehr plant were sold to the highest bidder by the Sheriff. The town sale was secured by the National Bank of Pittsburgh for $41. The sale is subject to court confirmation and to a mortgage balance of $300. Under Receiver Hodges, the plants are managed to satisfy creditors and protect community interests.
A flawed report from Newton dated June 3 describes a gang of smooth talking grocery peddlers targeting Harvey County farmers. They display lists of goods neighbors supposedly ordered and rely on deception to gain trust, succeeding in some areas while thrifty housewives drive them away in others.
Serious clashes erupted in Multan Punjab between Mohammedans and Hindoos over the Muzarram festival. Knives were used freely, with 36 people seriously injured and numerous arrests reported. In Pittsburg Kansas a 10 year old boy drowned in a strip pit pond while swimming with friends.
Robbers entered the Raymond Kansas post office and took 310 dollars. They also robbed Burden and Bressler store of 40 dollars five watches rings chains and more. The G F Miller store lost 10 dollars. Two well dressed tramps are suspected and a reward is offered.
Central Pacific railroad reports a robust financial upturn with higher receipts. The three months this year show a gross increase of 606,718 dollars and a notable net rise, signaling improved earnings for the year.
Charles Holcraft, an intoxicated contractor, roamed Kansas avenue with a Winchester and a revolver, threatening Patrolman Everett Pavey. Pavey wrestled the weapons away after a brutal struggle, subdued Holcraft, and escorted him to the police station where he was jailed. Holcraft, known for boasting he would kill a cop, has a wife and family and is linked to recent divorce proceedings.
Representative Clem Fairchild announced in Topeka that Frank Weinshank of Kingman Democrat on the Livestock Sanitary Board has resigned. The move follows a power struggle with Chairman Taylor Riddle after Republican ouster. Fairchild sought governor Leedy's view and produced a letter from Z F Williams about cattle driving into Kansas, signaling ongoing dispute.
North Topeka items include Riddle comment on enforcement limits at the state line, social notices from Kimball Pig Co. deadline, residents moving addresses, visitors from Hoyt and Grantville, a gospel cantata at the Baptist church with June 7 8 admission, home improvements at 1130 Van Buren, a theft report from Mrs Huff’s cellar, funeral for Evan J. Evans, North Baptist church officers, quartets and student lists from Quincy school, and various school program details with names of students and teachers.
Sioux City reports the death of Jobo Rachel a former brick maker who ventured to Alaska after striking it rich at Dawson City. In a Seattle letter dated May 24 Richard Hendrickson notes Rachel was abandoned by his party due to scarce provisions while returning from the mines and his body will be buried in Sioux City.
A Madrid dispatch reports a curious silver rush against bank notes with speculators exploiting financial ignorance. Large shipments arrived, including 780 kilos paraded through streets to show silver sufficiency, while the Bank of Spain continued to meet the demand with ample white metal.
Chairman Taylor Riddle of the Populist state central committee announces final arrangements for the Populist and Free Silver State conventions in Topeka on June 15. The Populists will draw 704 delegates while Free Silver Republicans expect about 400. Populists assemble at Hamilton hall and Free Silver Republicans at Representative hall. Riddle requests the Commercial club print ward lists with hotel names and rates.
Lyman C. Bouton formerly Williamstown Kansas station agent sues Union Pacific in US circuit court for 5000 dollars claiming a 200 pound box was thrown from a moving car by a baggageman on December 21 causing permanent disability with a head wound and a fractured arm. Also notes Osawatomie man Tom L Barnes appointed lucrative clerkship in the quartermaster general's department and Senate concurrence on a constitutional amendment. Poster exhibition at Hamilton Hall June 7 with free samples and prizes. ticketed concerts promoted by Mills Adams Co and Kimball Piano Co.
Clyde Sumner a 17 year old from Jackson County was killed by lightning while seeking shelter in a barn during a storm. Several other boys were present. one was knocked unconscious and shoes torn from feet as the barn and nearby property suffered damage. The event occurred near St Clair in Jackson County during the recent thunderstorm.
In Milwaukee Wisconsin Judge Sutherland granted a temporary injunction in Erdman Schultz against Schultz Brewing Company. The ruling bars interference with Schultz’s use of non union labor in a bulldine contract while voiding a contract clause forcing only union labor.
A late 19th century style report notes a massive blaze in Peshawar burning about 4000 houses. The conflagration caused extensive damage and an estimated loss of 2,066,000 with temperatures reaching extreme levels before it was contained.
Two yellow fever cases emerged aboard the brig Ubi Lampert and Helt Teamer Garrick while returning from South American ports to New York. Fireman Wilhelm Collins died May 12 and was buried at Victoria. Seaman Hun Een was removed at Bahia May 17 and then sent to Swinburne Island for convalescence. Captain Bhick of the Hogarth remained at Santos hospital after contracting the fever.
A report from Port au Prince states Jone Awmis Gapateh has reached Port au Ponce from Purihor amid fighting near Santiana de Cuba. The insurgent attack on the city from the land side remains unconfirmed.
A Herald dispatch reports the Diaz attack on Santero cost the United States 60000 dollars with no damage to forts or to the Cristobal Colon. Also Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway posts an estimated gross for 1891 showing an increase over last year.
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