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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1895
Page
5
A mixed snapshot from Topeka including sports results with Troy beating Topeka 9 to 2, upcoming exams, weather and long lists of local items. Notables mention Eugene P. Ware plans a California trip, a temperance gathering with Lieutenant Governor Trout, and the Ancient Order of the Pyramids new insurance group. The Royal Baking Powder praised for purity in government reports.
Ex postmaster Frank Thomas predicts hard times ending and prosperity rising as Topeka buyers show interest in local properties. He notes lower prices, better loan terms, and a shift toward cautious optimism amid speculation in real estate, praising tariff talks and hoping for McKinney’s nomination to back high tariffs. The Star Journal urges readers to subscribe.
General Superintendent H. A. Mudge returns from Arkansas City where he inspected ruins and details for temporary shops to replace burned facilities. Two large frame structures will host machine and blacksmith work, with permanent stone buildings likely bigger and modernized. Insurance pending, 350 men employed at the Santa Fe Shop in Arkansas City.
Vice Grand Meier of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen spoke for over two hours at the G A R hall in Wellington on union advice and labor legislation. The evening featured the Sremen meeting, a supper prepared by firemen’s wives, and remarks on relief efforts. News notes cover railroad actions, personnel shifts, and irrigation growth in Reno County.
Col Kelliday, last summer invalid, opines there is a need for a prominent physician to treat Col Holliday and notes he has had no doctor since Dr Alexander’s death. He weighs summer plans while remaining on the invalid list and unsettled about his own health. The piece also mentions a bake powder price contrast with Royal.
Crosby Brothers dry goods men did not vacate their old storefront beside the Bank of Topeka for moving stock. They disposed of the lease to A. H. Sharom and received a bonus of 1350 dollars from Sharom who wanted the location.
Professor Montefiore, famed Hebrew spiritualist and medium, visits the city and rooms at the Throop hotel after earnest solicitation by admirers. An interview reveals how he projects strong phenomena and communication with unseen realms, drawing a devoted following and boosting spiritualist interest locally.
A promotion of Professor Montefiore describes him as a radiant spiritualist healer with striking eyes and courteous manners. It notes his private consultations, a guarantee of results, and a list of cures including cancer tumors deafness and asthma. The piece invites early engagement and lists contact details at Hotel Throop and office hours. Also promotes Beggs German Salve and travel tickets to Beatrice Nebraska.
Pension Agent Glick says no one will be discharged and redactions will trim $5,000 yearly as ordered by Hoke Smith. Salary cuts start July 1 while overall employee morale improves. Oakland and dam project updates note half the city grown potatoes and a 6:30 morning wagon line toward the dam. A damaged auditorium includes many broken glass panes from juvenile mischief. Wateons returned from Lilooia with nursery stock thriving. Santa Fe Route advertises a Sunday excursion June 28 round trip $150.
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