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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1895
Page
3
A testimonial from Mr Harry Stirn of Pottevilin Pa dated October 12 recounts relief from heart distress after using Dr Miles New Heart Cure. The letter notes the product as superior to prior remedies and claims rapid positive effects with continued use under medical supervision.
A Tokyo dated dispatch reports China informed in general terms of conditions for peace and Japan notified that China will accept and sign a treaty. The correspondence, carried by U S Ministers Edwin Dun and Charles Denby, moved through Tokio and Pekin.
North Topeka items report illnesses and visits, including Miss Line Pliley in poor health, Mrs. Marlett ill on Central avenue, and Will Sheetz with rheumatism. Pets are poisoned, local jokes, and a man mistaking his neighbor’s house in a bedroom comedy. Community updates include road macadamization plans on Rochester road, sermon notes, and church delegates preparing for Kansas Methodist conference.
Walter Sanger the bicyclist signs to ride for an eastern team this year and may turn pro after. Charles E Bunn sells a mastiff to the Mikado of Japan. Western League notes discuss delays and player disputes at St Charles hotel. McGraw and Jennings sign with Baltimore. Keeler the remaining pennant winner silent. Topeka boxing carnival looms with Yommy Ryan and Joe Choynski among stars. Corbett blasts his manager Brady amid contract tensions. Loyea the billiardist is arrested for craps in San Francisco. charges later dropped. Topeka wheelmen plan a minstrel show to aid the State League meet. Various boxing and cycling notes from Baltimore, Topeka, and Kansas City.
In an Eastern state a series of barn fires destroyed property including horses, hay, grain, and goods. The guilty man and his partner were jailed awaiting trial after a thirteenth blaze. A bystander offered a dollar to buy a stickpin for the accused’s necktie, pleading to spare the family pride before the court appearance.
A batch of light items includes an amateur theatre crisis over Sunday rehearsals sparking biblical quips, a tailor joke about coat sizes and inch measurements, grain droughts in San Joaquin Valley, a Fresno jury scene, a Pug with a wooden leg in Maryland, and a humorous domestic exchange about hiring help. The piece blends small-town quirks with regional notes and social humor.
Market report from Topeka and Chicago notes wheat prices advancing on strong cables and French markets, with May and July futures rising amid firm corn and oats. Provisions also climb while supplies show mixed receipts and visible stock changes. Armour reportedly buying across pork and grain sectors.
Brokers in grain provisions and railroad stocks offer cash and future delivery in Topeka Kansas. Trades listed include 4000 bushels or more and Parke barrels. Stock trades and telegraph orders noted for delivery to customers.
J A Robertson of Monterey and Mexican Gulf railroad says negotiations with Illinois Central for a through steamship line between New Orleans and Tampico Mexico are nearly complete. The plan aims to operate a direct service, with details to be finalized soon. Meanwhile the Topeka Scottish society schedules a meeting at G A R hall to arrange a Durward Lely concert. A Missouri blue law bill to ban Sunday bases and amusements is reported killed in the legislature.
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