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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1895

Page

3

News of Kansas and State Normal Commencement

State Normal commencement proceeds at Emporia while other Kansas stories note a warehouse district blaze in Harroy and a civil suit over railroad damages in Kansas City. Also reports on budget cuts by Winfield School Board and a clerical dispute sparked by attorney fees in the Jackman case.

Emporia Kansas City James C. Jackmen Thomas P. Fenlon Leavenworth United States Jackman Fenlon George B Watson Kan Alden Wise Winfield Wishenp Monty Essary i

Population of Butter County towns shown

The June 10 1895 returns from Butter County list El Dorado 3474 Augusta 1029 Douglass 47 higher, with a small gain countywide. Also notes Normal Community commencement in Emrona Kansas with week long events and schedule through June 11 13 2. Old Settlers meeting Ellis County Hays City picnic planned. 3. Bohemian family in Homkha devastated by diphtheria six deaths. 4. Hutchinson Southern taxes paid 3498 73 by Byron Roberts receiver.

Butter County el Dorado Anguata Douglage Augusta Douglass Emrona Kas Albert Taylor Hall Ida G Hultin Motine Ellis County Exits Kan Hill P Wilson Martin Allen Hays City Eom Hmiujkhaa

Free Silver Stance Echoed in New Mexico Press

Governor Thornton declares free silver will be fought in the next presidential campaign as New Mexico backs the policy. He says the state plans to seek admission next winter and notes a 780,000 population with sheep farming and new cattle feeding at home amid drainage developments. Gold mining prospects rise while tales of Far South ventures and even a doomed Bellamy model settlement in Paraguay surface.

Thornton New Mexico Gov Nebraska Kansas

A Wheel Within a Wheel is Reason Why Javits Bicycle Class

Effie recounts a comical bicycle misadventure with Jack acting as tutor and Fan clinging to him. A sprained wrist follows a fall from a wheel as Effie laments Fan’s jealousy and charms. Katie seeks Effie as bridesmaid after agreeing to ride, wedding set for June.

Jack Fan Katie Effie Jaci Jess Eric Chicago Times- Herald

Rain Threatens Death and Destruction in Arkansas Region

Rain bursts flood upper Arkansas between Canon City and Florence with river rise near Florence. Dam safety scares at Monument reservoir as engineers rush repairs to prevent valley destruction. Kansas and Oklahoma beneficios expect corn crop revival from 24 hour downpours across Cherokee Strip. In Montana a 14 year old boy is kidnapped by a hunter, with pursuit ongoing.

Pexsto Col Upper Arkansas Canon City Florence Arkansas River Sumner Monument Monument Reservoir Kansas Kansas Opry Olathe Emporia Fort Scott Wichita Caldwell Kaus Tennessey and Perry Oklo Oklahoma Cherokee Strip Texas Jsansaa Sterling Towa Iowa Arate Hunter Montara Bette, Mont Chinook Mont Marcus McKene Frank Turner McKane Turner Raneom Tos West Kansas Avenas J.D. Jencks

Harvey Horr Silver Question Debate Plans Formed

In Cucaco on June 10 Lyman J. Gage and Howard E. Taylor finalized plans for a silver discussion between Roswell G. Horr and W. H. Harvey. The format has no speeches. contestants sit to answer questions, with three hour sessions daily starting around July 10. A stenographer will record the exchanges for daily newspaper publication and later book form.

Cucaco Lyman J. Gage Roswell G. Horr Howard Taylor W. H. Harvey Hore New York Cain’s Financial School

Egan Named Receiver for Oregon Short Line

Judge Merritt appointed John M. Egan of St. Paul and W. H. Bancroft of Salt Lake as receivers for the Oregon Short Line Utah Northern railroad property within the court jurisdiction. All interest due must be paid by July 1 and any interest past due within thirty days after maturity. otherwise the property may be surrendered to the Union Pacific receivers.

Salt Lax Utah Merritt Oregon Short Line Utah Northern Railroad John M. Egan St. Paul W. H. Bancroft Salt Lake Union Pacific Road

Wholesale Beer Depot Expands Concordia Distribution

The Clyde Voice notes several brewery firms using Concordia as a distribution point for beer orders. Express shipments now come from Concordia, not Kansas City or St Joseph, with 2 3 cars kept on hand. Claimed savings run about 80 cents per keg. Also lists recent departures and a church social announcement for United Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening June 11 with cream and cake planned.

Concordia Cirpz Kan Clyde Voice Express Kansas City St Joseph United Presbyterian Church

Milwaukie Barn Fire Destroys Lumber and Horses

Fire at Forester Lumber barns spread to Schlitz Brewing barns in Milwauker Wisconsin destroying the roof. The Raleigh steamship and Lucy Graham schooner suffered damage. Forester Co lost most of its lumber and sixteen horses. Loss estimated between 60 000 and 75 000 dollars, likely higher.

Milwaukie Schlitz Milwauker Wis Forester Lumber Company Sparks Schlitz Brewing Company Raleigh Abbig Lucy Graham Forester & Co Foley

Miraculous Underground Escape Of Two Fishermen At Tartamassa Fla

Report from Tartamassa Florida details two Black fishermen named Nathan Brooks on and Josh Gill who vanished after being swept into a subterranean stream. They emerged half a mile away, struggling, and were rescued after an hour of effort. The incident marks a rare escape in a known dangerous fishing site feared for many deaths and cattle losses.

Tartamassa Fla Theie Nathan Brookson Josh Gill

River cut prompts Kansas side road to Atchison bridge plans

In St Joseph Missouri on June 10, plans are proposed to build a new road along the Kansas side from just west of St Joseph to Atchison. The river cut on the east bank threatens to block the Atchison bridge, prompting this cross river infrastructure proposal.

Phillips County Puincureecaa Kaa Thia Round Phillipsburg Dispatch Atchison De=amie St. Josers Jane Missouri Kansas St Joseph

Today Market Report from Coriaco June 10 Wheat Prices

Market notes show wheat moved on New York shipment claims with July opening lower and mixed. corn weak from rain west of the river. oats steady. provisions firm on hog receipts. Chicago letter predicts government winter spring wheat conditions and potential price shifts. corn and oats outlook tied to weather.

Associated Press State Journal Coriaco New York Chicago Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange Cincinnati Price Current Chicago Trade Bulletin Snow Orange Judd Thoman Prairie Missouri River Iowa Nebraska Kansas Chicago News Bureau Mark Long Hiltern Corn and Ilinois Indiana Lower Michigan Wisconsin Missouri Minnesota Dakotas Wyoming Montana

Kansas City Markets Review From June 10

Kansas City market notes show cattle and hog receipts with varied values. Texas steers up to 2,504 dollars, Texas cows near 1,752, mixed stockers and feeders around 225 to 264, hogs quoted 400 to 470, and sheep 841. Market strength indicated with higher bid levels and steady receipts across lots. Weather and wheat futures referenced with export clearances and port activity.

Sansas City Kaxeas Ctr Catrna Texas Selas Topeka Grain Southwestern Ana Ion Ahr Yorkora

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