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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1895
Page
2
An advertisement touts Yale's Hair Tonic as a first and only chemical remedy to restore gray hair to its natural color without dye. It claims to stimulate growth, avoid greasiness, reduce dandruff, and suit men and women with various gray levels including bald heads. Also markets Yale's Skin Food and related products at $1.00 each.
Prof Carruth of Lawrence helped organize nine colleges into a Central Modern Language Conference. Participants included Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana, Michigan and Kansas universities, Chicago University and Vanderbilt. Carruth elected president with Dr Schmidt-Wartenberg of Chicago as secretary. Annual meetings planned in Chicago.
In Lansville Kentucky June 26 a Democratic state convention split over silver coinage. The administration faction held eight to three on resolutions against free silver, while silver advocates claimed a larger minority. Judge Breckner's split appointments and defections left the gold standard camp dominant, with fights over committee leadership and credentials delaying formal action. Two minority reports urged free coinage at 14 to 1. another reaffirmed 1892 platform. The convention adjourned late amid adjournment motions and credential battles.
June reports from Perry Oklahoma note a 15 year old son of a local businessman drowned while bathing when the water proved too deep for him. Near Littre City, Arizona, ten year old Tye Nelson shot himself to death in Udens county.
In Penar Oklahoma June 26 authorities reveal United States soldier Frank Divine, who died near Balston last August, was murdered. His death was kept secret and suspicion centers on fellow soldiers from a raid in Osage nation. Divine’s father seeks a full investigation after hometown doubts about the coroner’s finding and a bloodstain near the camp. The case stirs local sentiment and calls for accountability.
Weather Bureau report for the week ending June 24 notes favorable conditions overall. Cool in the Dakotas and Minnesota for some crops, drought relief in the Ohio valley, frost in Utah causing damage. Harvesting winter wheat is general in the north wheat belt while spring wheat is headed. corn growth is good except in the Dakotas and Minnesota. Iowa expects its largest crop ever. Southern states report start of cotton? (Note: ensure concise factual entities: Utah frost, Dakotas, Minnesota, Ohio valley, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, New York.)
Delavans Ohio June 26 Philip Phillips noted evangelist died shortly before 5 pm He was born August 13 1834 in Chautauqua County New York He studied music early and formed a partnership with William Summer & Co He rose to national fame as a singer at the United States Christian convention in Washington DC where he sang in front of President Lincoln He also performed for members of Congress Funeral service will be held in Delaware on Wednesday conducted by Rev Dr D C Thomas after which the remains go to Fredonia for interment
Ex governor Samuel J Crawford of Topeka visited the city and expressed a wish to attend the forthcoming settlers reunion if circumstances permit. Mrs Crawford has sent plans to Colorado for late July and he may accompany her if timing allows. Crawford owns a large farm east of Baxter Springs and served as governor when the county was organized, identifying as an old settler of the area.
Loxpoy June 26 reports the completion and official announcement of the Salisbury ministry. Key figures: Marquis of Salisbury premier and foreign affairs. A J Balfour first lord of the treasury. Joseph Chamberlain secretary of state for the colonies. the duke of Devonshire president of the council. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach chancellor of the exchequer. George Goschen first lord of the admiralty. Biographical notes cover births, educations, and prior offices for Salisbury, Balfour, Chamberlain, and colleagues.
Baseball scores compiled from delayed games due to rain include Detroit edging Indianapolis seven to one in Grand Rapids Toledo, Grand Rapids beating National League foes Boston and Chicago, and several other city matchups with varied outcomes across leagues.
The Postoffice grounds at the eastern corners of the building are to be beautified with blue grass and a flower bed in each corner under the direction of Postmaster Arnold. Cherokee Hill's execution was stayed pending appeal to the U S Supreme Court. Deserters from the American ship Tillie E Starbeck seized President Dole’s yacht at Honolulu and were jailed. Illinois legislature met in special session called by Governor Altgeld.
In Sweet Staress Missouri on June 21 Senator West denounces a single gold standard and endorses bimetallism, favoring silver if one metal must be chosen. He urges settling the silver question, retiring greenbacks, and opening mints to silver while criticizing foreign financial control. He notes a Missouri Democratic state convention on silver may be desired by a majority, but vows to oppose a single gold standard regardless of convention.
Miss Mary Gaines, heiress, elopes with Ira Wherry son of a Curstox liveryman. Despite a favored match with Walter Fewell, plans for a June wedding collapsed as Mary and Wherry disappeared after a drive and train departure. Family readers expect a quick return and possible wedding in the Indian Territory.
The detective agency report on ex-State Treasurer Taylor of North Dakota claims they were two weeks behind him and would have captured him if he had not surrendered. It states Taylor was located in Havana as C B Phelps with his brother-in-law H M Benedict as H B Mason, then travelled to Vera Cruz City of Mexico Manzanillo Guatemala Port Limon Kingston Barbadoes before returning to the United States.
A Washington Kansas June 26 report notes a major temperance push with sermons at Presbyterian Church by G George J C Robinson and Judge Woodbury plus pastor remarks. The Washington Republic editorial urges firm action and predicts local saloons will close with sustained public pressure and officer support.
Klingaman operates a nickel-in-the-slot picture machine but city officials say no license exists under the Cubbison law. He was arrested for conducting business without a license and released on a promise to obtain one. He insists his device is not a gambling machine and faces further arrest if he continues. Peerless Steam Laundry.
The James S Kirk & Co offer 10 000 free samples of their Rain Water Maker from the capital office to prove its washing benefits. Over several days thousands test the powder amid strong public praise, claiming easier wash days and savings for families.
Kirk and his representatives promote a rain water maker that instantly softens hard water for rain cisterns and all water. It claims to improve soaps, whitening clothes, preventing color run, avoiding shrinking, and aiding bathing and dishwashing. harmless and not soap powder. Available from grocers at 25 cents for a two pound package.
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