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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1895
Page
5
In Topeka, Prof Samuels at the Morel Throop outlines how honesty and charity curb selfish acts. He claims his patients from all classes benefit from his cures and urges gatherings to testify to his wonders.
North Topeka items report last butter at Heller's, J. P. Mabry went to Kansas City yesterday. Local merchants advertise groceries meats hardware pumps and buggies with low prices. Community notes include park event at Garfeld park, a birth, travel to St Joseph and Topeka lodge officer elections with names and titles.
Jerry Simpson spoke on a night crowded with locals in Hamilton. Notable attendees included Senator Peffer, Chief Justice Martin, and Frank Doster. The audience was largely ladies, with Jackson's band providing music and patriotic colors displayed in the hall.
The speech follows a wind swept crowd of about 1,000 as Senator Peffer introduces Simpson of Kansas who discusses silver standards, gold, fiat money, and monetary policy. He recalls Hamilton and Jefferson, cites 15 to 1 ratios, debunks intrinsic value claims, and argues for a silver standard alongside possible fiat money.
The speaker attacks gold backed debt, advocates bimetallic coinage and American sovereignty. He ridicules monetary policy tied to Rothschilds, supports free silver, and criticizes Cleveland. The rally includes anecdotes and crowd reactions, ending with Simpson mingling with attendees.
Kansas railroads inform the state board of railroad commissioners they will ignore the last legislature’s rate cap for transporting state troops and military stores. Attorneys contend the law is unconstitutional, forcing railways to serve the state below cost. If riots occur, railroads may gladly carry troops for nothing.
The secretary of state recorded new charters for the Kansas Secret Service agency of Topska to operate a general detective business with J C Gish P N Gish Henry Erendorf and W H Withers as incorporators. Bonner Springs lodge of Odd Fellows lists capital stock 1500 with trustees Everett Platner Curry Twiat and Kero. Saline Valley Bank of Lincoln amended its charter reducing capital stock from 59000 to 25000. Governor Morrill returns from Hiawatha and will stay in the executive office. Railroad Commissioner Lowe calls for Democratic nomination for chief justice. Governor Morrill may open charges against Commissioner of Elections Hershd. Adjutant General Fox escorted Major General Hughes and Lt Phillips to Manhattan to view Agricultural College drill. State Auditor Cole travels to Manhattan to confer with regents. daughter Miss Cole visits Salina. State school fund commissioners bought 6500 in bonds for the permanet school fund from Cherokee Crawford and Chautauqua counties.
A Minneapolis dispatch reports a phenomenal hail storm in eastern Ransom county South Dakota last night. The storm measured sixteen miles long and six miles wide and dropped hail the size of eggs, destroying thousands of acres of grain. Perilous weather disrupted farming areas and caused extensive crop damage.
Local farmers near Indianola report repeated digs on the old camp ground near the military road where in 1953 the paymaster was robbed of 79000 in gold. Surveying officers noted blasting fuse marks demijohn molds and sulphur circles while footprints and a hidden tunnel suggest treasure seekers and possible links to the past crime.
Rome reports a terrific thunderstorm Tuesday night lasting two hours. Rain boiled into torrents flooding cellars, cutting telephones, extinguishing lights, and triggering panics in city theatres. The St Louis docked at Southampton after its maiden ocean voyage, drawing crowds at the reception. In Woodstock, three American Railway Union men ask to transfer to Joliet as Sheriff Francis assigns Arnold to a separate cell.
A historical look at medieval trade cheating from London archives. It recounts 14th century cases of selling putrid meat, adulterated ale, and price manipulation. Punishments included the pillory, public shaming, and bans from the trade, with notes on how officials exposed con tricks and false measures.
The article notes the English court funds in 1644 totaling £64,075,137. It mentions payments to claimants of £2, etc. and a large foreign currency section with coins and bills. A dormant funds list spans 187 pages, listing accounts but rarely naming next of kin or lapsed legacies. It cites examples and historical autographs anecdotes from Chambers' Journal and Philadelphia Press.
Advert claims Black Tonic is not only Vindicine but also food, promising rapid strength, a strong constitution, and perfect health. It asks who will resist such a remedy offered to drive away life’s ills.
An ad-style claim offers a single bottle at 200 dollars and three bottles for 5.02 dollars. It urges readers to consult their druggist in St Louis Missouri and asserts every dose is worth more than the price.
Mike Etzel, jailed months for running a beer joint, is free on bond after his attorney J J Hiv appealed to the Supreme Court. Etzel’s brother posted 750 bond. Trial at this term found Bizet guilty on three counts of selling liquor. He was fined 00 and jailed MW days. Hix club on Kline street was not his first offense, with prior conviction on Van Buren Street and the Rock Island trace.
Mrs Riordan a nurse at M A Funchoss druggist ran an odd scene after drinking whisky kept for medical use to toast her patient’s recovery. She wandered outside to greet neighbors, drew a crowd, and was arrested by Officers Ewing and Owens. She faced a $4 fine in court.
A Philadelphia notice extols Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure Munyon's Rheumatism Cure and other Munyon remedies with testimonials from local figures including Mr IW D Cooley and Hon Wilbert Farnham. The ad claims rapid relief for catarrh dyspepsia rheumatism headaches and other ailments with 26c per vial and $1 Vitalizer and an address to Professor Munyon for diagnosis and orders.
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