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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1895
Page
5
The Star GPGPU promotes selling goods near cost with large quantities to promise low prices. It lists foods and household items including sugar, rice, oats, canned goods, starch, raisins, tobacco, soap, and syrups with various price hints and bulk deals.
Local dealer advertises a wide selection of flour brands and types at reduced prices. One good hour flour offered at 1.15 dollars per 100 pounds, with Ralston health flour available in 25 and 50 pound sacks. Call for current pricing.
A brief notice states mail orders are packed and shipped free of charge. Contact details provide telephone number and the business address at 112 East 6th Street, with the area code 252. The item reads like a local classifieds promotional snippet.
The Washburn students presented Sophocles Electra to a large crowd last night with stronger acting and pacing than the previous night. Mc Vicars as Orestes delivered a more convincing performance under Prof. Ellis guidance, while the college contemplates another classical work. The Advocate plans legal action to restore half of the printing rates cut by the executive council, arguing the change targets the state printer and misapplies the law. The suit seeks to audit the remaining balance claimed by the advocate, about $300, with Supreme Court involvement anticipated this week.
Lincoln promoter David Pitzgerald is ill but expected in Topeka as council meets to consider an alternative power contract. The Bartholomew Dam contract already with the city could be superseded if the new firm cannot supply power. A $20,000 bond provision is proposed and the council may approve a contingent agreement hinging on Bartholomew’s performance.
Joe Reed of Topeka defends Tom Reed against Cy Leland who claimed Thomee B Reed of Maine is too proud to campaign. Joe calls Tom plain, jovial, and universally known at home and in Washington, noting his willingness to chat with anyone.
Young Mamie Dean, 13 or 14, daughter of Jacob Dean of Harmony Caroline County, was found slain last night. Her throat was cut from ear to ear and body malaffected in a branch near her home. A searching party recovered the body as lynchers sought the murderer.
Populist leaders discuss potential candidates for the 96 gubernatorial race. Party figures weigh regional strengths, fundraising prospects, and issue priorities as the field begins to take shape.
Harris and Simpson lead a crowded field of Populist prospects for Kansas governor in 1900. Harris, a former congressman at large, is favored by many party insiders who credit his Virginia tour with solidifying Populist support. Other possibles include Jerry Simpson, J. D. Botkin, and A G Forney, with Lewelling rumored to run for Congress. The piece outlines shifting loyalties, recent retirements, and party dynamics shaping the contest.
Police raided 614 Van Buren Street last night finding two men and two women who gave names G H Howe C W Brown Mary Bragunier and A J McKinney They rode around town in a party car and fled on Sixth Street after trashing a door Two men dressed well and with money were released after forfeiting $25 each The two women await trial tomorrow
A man, short on cash, asks if a Quinton Heights car goes through without change. The transfer agent Hixon confirms and the man boards with his carpet bag, noting he has no money to spare.
Walter Brown and Ellis Bangs, arrested for involvement in the Santa Fe bridge game, were released in police court as evidence failed to hold. Johnson pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined. Nannie Vickery, charged with disorderly conduct, was dismissed after the judge gave a sharp reprimand, citing her two young children.
Maputo reports further resignations of former Cuban government officials including the president of the tariff committee. A bill raises the army from 71,000 to 82,000 as Spain plans 6,000 more reinforcements to Cuba, while the treasury denies proposing loans and calls conditions satisfactory.
Ex congressman Bland, delayed by grip, announces he will be in Denver on April 20. Arrangements are under way for a large reception and he will lecture in twenty five or more towns across Colorado.
March 27 report from New York notes Queen Victoria has signed into law a South Australia bill ending disfranchisement for women. The move grants women the same voting rights as men on equal terms, confirmed by the imperial consent conveyed through the agent general in London. The item frames the milestone within a broader update on suffrage progress.
Denver bound Crawford in the results and notes on spring improvements and county business. J. Frank Byron visits. ex policeman Wellman serves as special officer. Court house work slated to finish by October with outside work due by June 1. Prison population counts, streetcar topics, and various civic notes populate the day’s items.
Misa Ollie Torbett violinist leads a classical program at Hamilton Hall this evening with Rudolf von Scarpa of Vienna on piano and the Lutte man sextette of Stockholm comprising Mensen PF Hiilam F Sebill C Frobolm N Lowenmark Smith and G Kindioadh. A large advance on tickets suggests strong attendance.
Topeka businessman Michael Heery met Governor Morrill this week to discuss board management. The governor stressed trimming expenses and hoped some tasks could shift to the directors of the public works board. John Seaton of Atebiton plans to visit. unresolved contact with Sol Miller noted.
The Reichstag today elected Barco Von Buel Korenburg president succeeding Herr Von Levetzow who resigned after the house refused to allow a congratulatory birthday message to Prince firs tmarch. Vote 291 to 18 with 1/5 black ballots. Korenburg praised his predecessor’s services in accepting the post. New York report notes the death of Mre P Hoff sister of Wilson Marabsil discoverer of gold in California at Lamberteville New York.
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