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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1895
Page
3
A concise note highlights Ingalls eloquence as he makes a pointed reference to the state administration. The remark draws attention to governance and political leadership, signaling a notable moment in public discourse.
Lawrence, June. John J. Ingalls spoke at the state university graduation, warning that unenforced law erodes justice and urging strong enforcement and support for education. He praised Kansas growth, the university’s role, and the law in shaping politics, commerce, and society, urging graduates toward law, journalism, or railroad management as paths to influence.
A speech extols youth as the future force of civilization while warning against complacent elders. The speaker laments aging incapacity, urges the young to carry forward victories for Kansas and the nation, and recalls the university founders and their sacrifices that built the institution despite adversity. He honors a brother who preceded him on the board and reflects on the school’s enduring mission.
Advices from Jiddah Arabia report widespread panic among Europeans after the recent assault on consular officers. Bedouins demand the release of detainees and threaten force. Europeans seek refuge on ships as the British Mediterranean squadron arrives. cholera quarantine measures fuel unrest amid pilgrimage customs tensions.
The sun bittern, its habits noted along muddy streams, is paired with the kayu Rhinochetus jubatus found in New Caledonia. The kayu is larger, with a red beak, long crest, pale slate body, and distinctive tail bars. It is passive but can perform extravagant wing and tail displays when excited, a behavior rarer among birds. The species faces rapid extermination despite detailed internal similarities to the sun bittern.
Ex congressman Jerry Simpson and his wife plan a medicine lodge farm departure by wagon and mule for Topeka next Saturday. He will lecture at Hamilton hall next Wednesday and travel via Scranton to raise funds with provisions and butter and eggs sold along the way. A Populist demonstration with banners aimed at the administration is contemplated in Topeka.
The Daily News advocates a presidential visit to England to strengthen Franco American and Anglo American ties. It argues the president’s travel would be a welcome gesture, stating there is no reason such duties must be left to monarchs and highlighting potential goodwill gains.
Sculptor R H Parks of this city will create a bronze memorial of Walter Gresham. Relatives of the late secretary of state want his likeness preserved, likely as a full length statue rather than a bust. The memorial plan remains undecided but leans toward statue form. Holman Co Brook millinery moved by Miss Maude L Buhre to 620 Kansas Ave for a Saturday slaughter sale.
The Formosan republic fell after days of turmoil as President Tang escaped. Chinese forces in North Formosa are disorganized near the Japanese advance. Excitement erupts at Tapenfu. the governor fled, his yamsa and buildings burned. Native troops loot. foreigners largely spared.
Wheat prices fluctuated with a large sale and recovery after Bradstreet's World report showed a weekly global crop decline. Rain in major winter wheat states and weak eastern harvests tempered outlook while exports and shipments remained active.
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