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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1895
Page
3
Where is the best clothing to be found asks Clement s and Chaffee. They advertise men boys and children wear from Cheviots Worsted and Sack suits to dress and school suits at prices from five to ten dollars. They claim superior quality and custom-like finish at lower prices. They guarantee value and protect purchases.
A fragmented page notes a joke about armor plate that cannons cannot pierce and another about making cannon that pierces armor. It moves to a quip on woman’s rights, a dog question, and a Paris-London exchange, then cites medical cautions on self harm, an arnica salve advertisement, grocery items, and a doctor’s address at 425 Greenwood Avenue.
A historic report details widespread Democratic votes in the Republican primary across Second Ward, with eighty nine ineligible voters across three precincts. Names of likely ineligible voters, including several from the Fifth Ward, are listed from precincts two and four, while a broader examination of Third precinct results is pending.
A guard at a Kansas penitentiary was tomahawked by an Indian convict during a disturbance. The attacker escaped custody but was later recaptured as staff reported injuries and ongoing security reviews.
Leavenworth council weighs issuing 60000 in five percent refinancing bonds to avert protests on maturing Soldiers Home bonds. Banks to hold 16000 each in a New York fiscal agency. city to issue 15000 notes to secure collateral. Also reported a prison assault as Finnian Wolf, an Indian convict, attacks guard James Howard with a hatchet, then attempts escape. Howard gravely injured. Wolf wounded and recaptured after being cornered in a trench.
The twenty second annual meeting of the Southern Kansas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened with Bishop Daniel A Goodsell presiding. Officers elected include Secretary James M Iliff statistical secretary Morrison and treasurer Bascom Robbins. A committee was named to unite the south Kansas and southwest Kansas conferences. Supernumeraries continued include H I Harper and R K Scott, with several superannuates listed as noted. The Home Missionary Society anniversary followed and Dr H W Hamilton of the Freedman's Aid Society spoke to a packed house. Also reported: the long talked of sod iron factory at Isperespenck will begin work within thirty days, with plans for machine shop, foundry, and nickel plating, on the Santa Fe right of way, using new machinery and a 20 horsepower boiler and engine.
The notice outlines a proposed city bond issue of 12,000 for the Kansas Normal College at Ft Scott, seeking voter approval as owners and supporters push to have the city purchase and control the college buildings. It also reports a federal foreclosure action against Arkansas City Waterworks, a master in chancery appointed to sell the property, and related rental payments to the water company receiver. Other items include an escape from the Fort Leavenworth guard house by Earl E. Fonda, a Weir City wedding of Arthur M. Callahan and Rena Stillwell, and local church conference details with River Brethren.
Wheat slipped early then steadied with a later dip due to dry weather, May near 54.50 with a brief uptick. Corn held steady, May dipping then firming. Oats eased, May down. Provisions rose with hogs higher. May pork around 12.02 to 12.17, lard and ribs firmer. Receipts and shipments listed. market activity mixed with price gains in meats.
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