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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1896
Page
5
A local star grocery advertises daily bargains on fresh produce like Colorado potatoes at 35 cents per bushel and discount prices on flour sugar cocoa soap tobacco and fruit. The ad highlights wide brand selection and overall value for shoppers seeking quality and low prices.
A report notes discipline aimed at railroad workers over card games inside cabooses. Authorities emphasize safety and focus, warning that gambling and distractions could disrupt train operations and endanger passengers.
Railway notes report an order by Train Master Belley of Newton prohibiting gambling and card playing at night in station areas after complaints of train crews gambling during rest. The item also covers new Rock Island construction on the Cana ba division, detailing a 12 60 foot iron girder bridge project near Umubs, with a cost around 20000 dollars and ongoing site work.
March 19 report states the secretary of agriculture issued a circular calling for ten million packets of garden seeds from growers at reasonable prices. Seed delivery must occur within thirty days from March 17, with deductions for costs, to support a nationwide distribution effort.
Indicted for grave robberies seek a venue shift from Shawnee County claiming local prejudice will prevent twelve unbiased jurors. Dr. M inney and affidavits drive the strategy as Ferry and Doran gather clippings, with a county attorney change eyed for next term.
Rome reports reveal rioting across Italian cities far beyond censored accounts. Demonstrations grew against Humbert and even the monarchy, with troops restrained and rumors of foreign cabinets shaping policy discussions in Berlin Vienna and London.
John C Rice, manager of the Blue Jay Mining Co, has had brokers John H. Roger and A Wilson King arrested for alleged embezzlement of 5700 from the company. The charge notes the trio acted as agents of Blue Jay on March 16, 1896, involving misappropriated funds and company property.
A large crowd attended Marshall's ten cent concert at Hamilton Hall. The prize idiot provoked laughter and disruption, humming marches, waving his hat, and slapping seats during selections like Tomahawk Deuce and La Serenata. Despite the disturbance, weather battered receipts under $40, and Marshall plans another show soon.
Talks of independent candidates surface in city wards as opposition to Crane books grows. In First ward Miller is the opposition nominee. independents may run there. Only potential strength seems possible in the Fifth ward where nomination vote was tight, but doubt remains. Council race mentions a possible independent in the Second ward against Bill Stephenson, though opposition to the Republican is weak and may end.
The Italian view on Britain's advance up the Nile argues the move could check migrations toward Italian territory, aid Cassala, bolster Italian garrisons, and improve terms from King Umberto. It notes Britain’s growing influence, a possible quad alliance, and hints at reconquest of the Sudan with Egypt benefiting from new power dynamics.
Special correspondence reports a plan to cut two carrier positions at the Topeka post office amid a review of delivery efficiency. Inspectors found excessive office time across routes, with four trip carriers averaging over two hours daily in office tasks. The Postmaster General endorses a two-man reduction and restructured schedules to maintain service, noting no injustice to Topeka residents.
Assistant Attorney General A A Godard returned from Scott county where he argued a demurrer in the Scott county bond case. The motion was overruled and the legality of the bonds will be tried next term. A bond repudiation question arises from school fund investments of 140000 dollars in bonds unsellable on the market.
St John plans to attend the national event on March 1 in Philadelphia to speak on presidential tion and debt language. A bitter contest and strong factional lines are anticipated as the campaign shapes the platform.
A fragmented North Topeka column lists names and errands from Hassville and Topeka. Mentions Mrs W C Sly, Minnie Nibart, and M F Miller visiting from Junatics City, plus a weekly Imperial club at J W Smith’s home. Local business ads reference J L Hel lore groceries and A J Proudis wholesale fruits.
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