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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1895
Page
3
J W Ady and family depart Newton for their new home in Colorado Springs. Mr Ady, longtime Newton resident, seeks mountain air for his health. Peters & Nicholson will replace Ady Peters Nicholson in the old quarters.
W J Rainey of Cleveland, the nation’s largest coke operator, says he will not join a proposed syndicate to raise prices. He opposes both worker and operator coalitions and favors fair competition, but cannot stop others from pursuing higher pricing. He believes his stand may or may not derail the plan.
A young poorly dressed woman led a raid on Sunday saloons in New York, apprehending a detective and causing several arrests between 9 and 11 pm. The event drew attention to disguises and law enforcement action on a quiet Sunday night.
The notice advertises a Santa Fe Route round trip fare of one dollar and nine cents with tickets sold June 15 to 23 and valid to return by June 30. It mentions speakers Governor McKinley of Ohio, Mrs. Hopkins opening confectionery, and various events at Ottawa Chautauqua with special Missouri Pacific train schedules from Topeka. Also promotes G A R day, a buggy company display, mineral water, and laundry pickup service.
The National Christian Citizenship League aims to stage 100000 sermons on Christian citizenship across the United States on the Sunday before the Fourth of July. Edwin D Wheeler says the plan seeks one day of nationwide preaching to advance the league’s object. Letters of support pour in from Maine to California and Texas, with auxiliary leagues forming nationwide. The drive is coupled with literature distribution and broad public enthusiasm.
Tyner Texas June 12 News reached this city that Walter Johnson was lynched by a mob at Lufkin The negro had ravished the seven year old daughter of Mr Robert Schuster and had been arrested The sheriff was overpowered and Johnson was strung up before a crowd of 500 or more in the public square
Wheat and corn prices eased amid soaking rains with weak early trading turning slightly firmer before slipping again. Hog and cattle quotes fell. mixed classes ranged with steers and cows showing varied but generally lower values. Receipts supported a slow, downward market trend as Topeka and Kansas City reports noted continued weakness and slow dealer activity.
Markets rallied as prices slid then rebounded with stronger buying, buoyed by reports of improved crops in the northwest and California. Buffalo sold 110000 bushels to Cleveland millers at 83, while Cincinnati millers bid for spot wheat. trades noted export demand and a near export basis. Secretary Morton estimated the wheat crop around 400 million bushels, with receipts in Chicago and ports reflecting ongoing export activity. Provisions softened slightly as grain remained the day’s focus, and rains were seen as improving the outlook for corn and oats.
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