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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1895
Page
4
The notice lists delivery options by carrier and mail for Topeks and nearby towns, with annual and three month periods. Rates shown include ten-tent weekly carrier service, three months by mail, and annual by mail, plus a weekly edition price per year.
Weather forecast for Kan ems calls for paired rain and colder Sunday with southwest winds shifting to the northwest. The Democratic ticket in Leavenworth is questioned amid ongoing debates about Prohibition and party fusion. International expositions, railroads, and tariff talk surface as issues influence local and national sentiment.
The report argues that the chief cause is the demonetization of silver in 1873, lowering wheat from $1.08 to 50 cents per bushel while gold gains value. It notes cities may incur debt to own water works and lighting plants, but warns residents already pay interest on watered stock and the public bears the burden.
A column of brief notes from the South Kansas district of the M. E. church reports the Burlington meeting date March 20 plus local anecdotes. Items mention Mra M. E Lees of Irving, a Fogg settling at Ft. Scott, stingy Iola residents, a minister with a broken hayload, 10 new church accessions at Car lyle, and various small town quirks from Kingman to Hill City.
G Clemens spoke to a large Populist League audience urging workers to remain free of party labels until they find leaders and policies that meet their needs He warned that skilled labor will fade with electricity and only a general strike could succeed if at all He urged arbitration to end due to private ownership of public utilities and warned it would turn workers into slaves Also includes small ads and a note on the State Journal's broad reach.
Parkhurst Davis and Company caused disruption in the coffee trade drawing ire from the Coffee Trust as the pool of suppliers faced tensions over price and supply dynamics. The fallout signals friction among major commodity players in the sector.
Wholesale Coffee Dealers meet to act after Parkhurst & Davis announce withdrawal from the coffee pool. Topeka firm cites a fixed rate yielding about ten cents a hundred pounds as justification while selling coffee at cost plus freight to cover actual costs. Arbuckle Brothers allegedly sold coffee below wholesale in some cases amid price disputes. World’s Fair experts find Dr Price’s Baking Powder absolutely pure.
Mrs Clara Anderson and Mrs Leos Stuck were arrested after shoplifting at Steele and Keitzman stores. They confessed, were fined 15 dollars each, and pleaded guilty through attorney Ensminger. Both cited hardship with husbands out of work.
The Marquis of Queensberry was committed for trial for writing a profane card at the Albemarle club on February 23 in a bid to settle a dispute involving Oscar Wilde. He stated in court he wrote the card to bring matters to a head and to save his son, insisting he stands by his words as read. Bail set at 1500 pounds.
Atchison items note McKee Rankin at popular prices and a Keeley institute taffy pull. Bands prepare for summer concerts while councilman Bradford pursues legal business in Kansas City. Santa Fe earnings reach 315 074, up 20 000 from last year. Lola McMahon, senate stenographer, loses $60 purse in the senate chamber. New police aim to drive out objectionable characters. Rep John Seaton urged as Republican mayoral candidate. A wall sign mocks political fate as Cantoria nears. Etta Griggs recovers from illness at 226 Kansas avenue. Democratic city central committee calls a political meeting next Monday night. Mrs Lease pockets 1 50 from the legislature for witness fees in Hinshi case. State editor association president H W Nelson seeks state accountant post. The miscellaneous appropriation bill, lengthy, is published in a Topeka paper so beneficiaries can draw funds today.
Topeka woolen mill sits in a comatose state as builders liens linger and no settlement is near. Directors and Mr Appleyard seek agreement but $600 more ends talks while machinery remains on Argentine cars awaiting an $800 freight payment. The Oakland site shows a half finished shell with vandalism and decay as prices crash baking powder ads echo in the background.
McKee Rankin and company bring The Danites to the Grand in Topeka for five performances next week. The show promises a reduced price experience after a prior Topeka visit drew crowds and higher admissions. Opening Monday night, Joaquin Miller and Rankin co authored piece features free ladies with a thirty cent paid ticket.
Deputies arrested Thomas Brown and four others during a prigs fight for a $25 purse in Pocatello Idaho. One round had been fought and Brown was knocked under the ropes. The five remained jailed and trial is set for tomorrow. Sheriff says the limit is two years and enforcement will proceed.
Court heard final arguments as defense rested after twenty two witnesses testified the body was not Hillmon. Prosecution offered coroner’s verdict and post mortem notes supporting Walters identity. Insurance disputes centered on immunity from arrest and surrender of Hillmon policies. The judge adjourned to continue Monday with jury deliberation possible next week.
In City Court Judge Ferry handled multiple cases from the Union Pacific yards in North Topeka. Five colored youths including James Jennings Arnie Mitchell Benjamin Arnzon Walter Brown and Donge Turner faced coal theft charges with mixed outcomes. Some pleaded guilty and were fined five dollars while others had cases continued.
A man identified as J. A. Hamilton, once a conductor on the Atlantic and Pacific, shot himself at the American House after years of unemployment since a major strike. He had wandered the West from Williams to Cheyenne, facing blacklists and brief work before dismissal. He wrote to a former train master seeking work but received no promise due to his strike affiliation.
Cough and cough syrup alternatives offered with two cigarette sizes and a cherry cough syrup promise. Product claims include instant relief and a permanent cure faster than other cures, with prices 10c, three for 25c, 50c and 100c variants and a positive guarantee. Sold by W R Kennady.
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