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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1895
Page
2
Scott's Emulsion combines cod liver oil with lime and soda hypophosphites to aid digestion and boost potency. It is described as a strong flesh producer for emaciated and consumptive patients, with medical endorsement for 20 years. Sold by Scott & Bowne in New York and by all druggists at 0c and $1.
The article records the procedural hurdles in the trial of John I. Waller, detailing pretrial motions, appeals, and the final sentence issued by the court. It tracks hearings, rulings, and the sentence's implications for Waller’s status and possible further action.
Reports from May 1898 discuss Kansas Governor Morrill urging President McKinley to intervene for ex US Consul Waller imprisoned by France in Madagascar. No confirmation from Wetter or Campbell. State Dept may request consular reports to verify the case. The matter draws on precedents used with Louisiana and Colorado to protect citizens abroad.
Central Kansas Loan and Trust Co held a creditors meeting in Russell, appointing Charles P. Copeland as permanent assignee. An asset appraisal was ordered. The company shows about three thousand acres of land and various Western farm holdings, but little cash. Liabilities include 25,000 debenture bonds and 225,000 guaranteed first mortgages.
Reginald A. Mellinnis 23 shot Joseph Bradford 26 at a prayer meeting in a rural schoolhouse eight miles north of Gurren Oklahoma. The feud arose from alleged past intimacy with Mellinnis's wife, from whom he was recently divorced. Bradford died from the wound.
Frame & Van Reeth and twelve craft colleagues, barred as contract laborers, were ordered deported after a board of inquiry at Ellis Island concluded their detention. Found Dead near Parsons Kansas. unknown man with throat cut likely James Lykens of Butte Montana. Gurnem, Colorado reports a 12-year-old's gun accident kills his 10-year-old sister. Five children perished in a Minot North Dakota house fire. Gen Cabell elected department commander of Michigan G A E B.
Four county seats in the strip will be connected by a new line from Coffeyville Kansas to Vernon Texas. St Louis merchants back the project with 1 million dollars. Vernon offers 50000 and right of way through the county. Professors Meet at Ann Arbor in a national conference of educators opened here. The Michigan Schoolmasters club presides over arrangements. Grand Chief Conductor Clarke prepares for the Order of Railway Conductors convention to be held in May in Arkansas.
In Conrortton Missouri on March 23 the Taylor brothers were led from jail to court as a crowd filled the courthouse yard. Prosecutor Bresnehen described the Meeks family murders as the most atrocious in Missouri, naming Billy Taylor as the planner. Defense offered no opening statement amid witness testimony about revolver blood stains and evidence at the scene.
Two reports from Colorado investigations into railroad worker blacklistings show a majority finding no exchange of blacklists by companies while a dissenting Socialists group claims a blacklist is broadly in effect. The issue sparked house action and public debate amid labor unrest and political tensions.
A compassionate priest, amid the Minnesota forest fires, braved flames to guide and shelter evacuees. He led groups to sandpits, cared for children and women, poured water over heads, and used his own clothing to aid others, embodying fearless self sacrifice and Christian charity.
Correspondent notes the hardships of Spain's young monarch Alfonso as a boy king. He has his own household and cannot dine with his mother, enduring tedious state duties. At a grand church event the child discarded his nurse’s white hat in frustration and on his second birthday he jumped on the throne steps amid noble compliments.
At a new French president Felix Faure dinner diplomats wore gala uniforms instead of tails. Ladies wore sparkling dresses and diamonds, creating a magnificent scene in line with revived old protocol.
A dramatic exchange quotes anatrical manager and a man who knows something of everything. The manager insists the company costs enormous, noting none earns over ten dollars weekly. The other taunt hints at the upcoming meals the workers will eat, underscoring the dispute over pay and expenses.
A historical notice by Roger Giles lists a bizarre variety of goods and services offered for sale or performance. The long catalog includes many whimsical items such as music instruments, toys, household supplies, poultry, perfumery, and country dances. It also teases lessons in geography and arithmetic and notes a storefront with a wide assortment of wares.
A collage of overheard jokes and stray quips from various era papers. Bits reference Mrs Bingo dinner Luxuries and odd exchanges about babies, dogs, gravity and broken chairs. Names include Bobbie Bingo, Mrs Twickenham, Nodd Todd Eyewitness Shlestache Zeitung Life Van Pelt and Philadelphia Inquirer flavoring.
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