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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1895
Page
4
Daily edition delivered by carrier ten issues weekly to Topoks or mburbs or Esnias towns with carrier system. Mail options three months eighty percent by mail one year three sixty. Weekly edition per year fifty.
A compressed Kansas weather note hints at warmer conditions for the state while a long jeremiad laments Denver style abuses, governor Morrill’s finances, and persistent editorials. It mocks Rev Me Hmbree and Rev Rows M Hanvais while lauding ministers resisting political attacks and urging continued press criticism of Morrill.
A fragmented recap notes diverse items from Kansas communities including art league efforts in Winteld, a man in Soma Incane mocking rain in Phil lipsburg, and a barefoot Governor Morrill memory from A Hiawaths. It mentions a courier in Law rence, a dry lecture in Washington, and twenty Clay Center girls in New York tableaux Our Heroes. It closes with a remark on many people lost at Fallu.
Reports describe a sprawling city, debates over a Fourth of July gun plan, and Dawes court appeals. A famed desperado Polk Wells is jailed in Iowa, while Indians and piano lessons spark local humor. A Highland college visit ends with both students sleeping apart on a sofa.
June 29 report says Britain will protest Venezuela’s concession to an American company and warn Americans against occupying disputed territory. The foreign office previously protested a similar grant in 1954, and warnings at that time deterred American possession.
Assistant Weather Observer Hobbs reports from Mount Rainier noting a large crevasse visible from the summit’s center, a new snow bank at Liberty Cap, several fresh crevasses on the north and wearside, and the mountain displaying steaming and smoke similar to last winter.
From Portia ana Oregon June 29 a Seattle dispatch says Japanese residents foresee war with Russia within two months. Merchant Nacumara predicts a rapid Mikado victory and envisions thousands of Russian prisoners released from Siberian prisons aiding Japan in war.
Kansas City liquor dealer AY Stack was arrested for plying his trade in Topeka defying Murray law. He knew Officer McElroy, who recalls Stack as a former inmate fed three meals daily while at Lansing for forgery or larceny. Other items note H C Hoots suit to forfeit Topeka Water Co charter, veterinary notes on horses, Royal Baking Powder endorsements, and Schuetzenfest preparations.
State Printer E H Snow wins a delay in the suit against Major J K Hudson for possession of the office. Judge Hazen postpones ruling until next Tuesday, granting a temporary restraining order to Snow. Attorney David Overmyer defends Snow’s case, noting partisan tensions during proceedings amid a long argument reading authorities.
Thomas E Palma former Cuban president by virtue of the 1863 revolution collapse visited Mrs Marti widow of the Cuban leader. His social call in New York followed a Central Valley stay where he ran a learning institute for Latin American and West Indian youth. He stated he is ready to aid the republic but cannot seek party activity. Palma’s duties as Marti’s successor would be diplomatic, overseeing revolution interests abroad, with younger associates likely to handle Marti’s former travels. He also met with members of the revolutionary junta including Gen Quesada.
Commissioner Frank Her eld says he registered one colored man who will vote the Populist ticket for the first time. The man, J. H. Evans, lives on Washington Street. Evans refuses to vote for Republican sheriff candidate George Jr, citing fatigue with the party over money questions and desiring the silver dollar.
State of the Dams reports that the Upper Dam company manager will not be in Topeka this week. General Measger David Fitzgerald letters from Chicago say they will go to New York to finalize electrical equipment arrangements and may visit Boston, delaying his return. Day and Downey note instructions to secure raceway right of way and a petition opposing the Lower Dam franchise is circulating on both riverbanks. Council meeting Monday is unlikely to act.
Charitably disposed are reminded that the last Sunday in June has been set as hospital Sunday to collect contributions for Christ hospital. In the past year 250 patients from twelve nationalities were cared for with 1,452 days of attendance 183 charity patients and 2,870 days of service. Denominations represented included Methodists Presbyterians United Presbyterians Roman Catholics Christians Episcopalians Baptists Congregationalists Lutherans United Brethren Jewish Salvation Army Midian Spiritualist United Evangelical and others.
Yale plans a new Phelps Memorial Gateway and Hall as the campus main entrance. The 100 foot towered structure of collegiate Gothic style will feature four octagonal turrets, a 16 foot arch, sandstone facing, and 14 classrooms plus club rooms. Estimated cost is 150000.
Boston hosts a national gathering of the Young Universalist Christian Union from July 10 to 14 in a large, representative assembly. The first national convention was held at Lynn in October 1889 with 140 delegates from 13 states and about 50 local unions. now 238 local unions in 24 states total around 15,000 members. The event coincides with the Young People’s Societies of Christian Endeavor meeting in the city.
The president of the union is Rev E J Felt who also chairs the executive committee He is a native of Ohio and sixty years old A graduate of Buchtel College he served on the Akron Daily Beacon staff and studied at Taft's Divinity School He pastored Norwalk Ohio before being elected president and now serves a church at Tatoms Tennessee
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