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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1895
Page
4
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The Kansas scene features Republican editors fearing silver and urging free coinage, while gold standard talk resurfaces at county and national levels. References to Stierman law, international monetary fears, and the Augusta Gazette wheat report anchor a broader economic debate. Also noted are debates between Harvey and Hearst and Henry Hoke S, plus mention of Join Davis on Napoleon Bonaparte and the inauguration of economy measures.
A Kansas chronicle notes government expenses exceed receipts, calling cuts to clerks in pensions and other reforms. It cites economy for military and civil service, plus humorous local items from Wichita, Salina, El Dorado, Ottawa, Independence, Baldwin, and Emporia about trolley fares, bicycle feats, beef prices, streetlights, Chautauqua duties, and other small-town curiosities.
June 11 The Department of Agriculture reports France denounces a product sold as American lard made from hog offal treated with heat and chemicals. Paris daily Journal Das Debate says it is unfit for dogs. Officials doubt American origin and note Royal baking powder stands as a trusted, pure brand in contrast.
June 11 reports on M. Hanotaux explaining the Kiel invitation for French warships to attend Baltic and North Sea canal ceremonies. Radicals and socialists condemn the visit as unjust while conservatives say Paris could not refuse, urging the French ambassador to have prevented the invitation. Local foreclosure suit in Shawnee County seeks 9103 from ML Martin et al. and an ad for Peerless Steam Laundry highlights laundering service at 122 and 114 West Eighth Street.
A Missouri Pacific freight agent's home on South Fifth Street was burglarized in daylight. Brave Cliff Holbert pursued the intruder across yards, overpowering him after a brief struggle. Rings stolen from Mrs. Harvey were recovered. the suspect, from Sedalia, claimed to seek a home and gave limited cooperation.
A three day scholarly debate between Rev H A Kerr of Anthony representing the Christian church and Rev Horn of Stockton M and church ended. The topic was baptism by immersion or sprinkling with E E Ham as moderator and G L Mille as referee. Audience numbers reached about 60 in day sessions and 30 at night. Fragments were recorded by Miss Farr and Miss Hattie Falbert. The final question debated was Initiative Justification in the Faith Only. neither side swayed the other. The audience decided baptism is a ceremony that could be dispensed with without affecting the right eousness of any denomination.
Kassas Crry Kansas June 11 joint keepers push own laws. Joseph File a known spotter was attacked by William Estep a joint keeper in front of Wyandotte Nations bank and severely beaten. Estep knocked File down but friends intervened. Estep pleaded guilty to common assault and paid a five dollar fine plus costs. The Rev Mr Dougherty a prominent reformer appears to have signaled support for two years. A Nebraska prairie schooners party passed through Lixcot Kansas bound for Southwest Missouri reporting two years of drought with no spring grass and unusually heavy rains in Nebraska.
Twenty students graduate from Washburn College in a chapel ceremony decorated with palms and daisies. The event features seven art majors and a notable exhibit of pupil work, with 527 pieces completed and 109 art books read. Notable students include Benedict, Foster, Morgan, Pugh, Mia, and Epperson. Tonight a second Graduate Recital of the music department presents Adelaide Stich, whose NY training has enriched her voice.
Three whisky cases appeared in police court this morning. Lionel Dumas pleaded not guilty to selling liquor at the French hotel on Kunsan avenue opposite the Chesterfield, with his case continued to tomorrow at 10. Five counts were filed against Damas. P J Wylie of Kansas City had his case continued to the 18th. The action stems from Talles Stakebake remnant firm complaints. Stakebake will be tried on the 18th for liquor sales.
Mr Rohloff rode a bicycle on a muddy sidewalk for two blocks and was fined two dollars after pleading guilty. He explained the urgency and rode to the station with the bicycle. W P McLean forfeited a five dollar deposit after failing to appear for trial.
A bizarre report describes a kangaroo court inside the city jail where Dom is fined one dollar for breaking into the jail. The inmate pays for tobacco for the crowd, pleads guilty, and confesses he did not chase anyone to justify longer detention. Also notes about Salghns of the Maccabees and a Lincoln Newt correspondent. Dr King’s New Discovery praised by F W Stevens for obstinate coughs in children. Gleed family updates with Mrs G and Mr Gleed returning from New York and expected to arrive soon to spend summer in Topeka.
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