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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1895

Page

3

News of Kansas and state notes on Platte City wild man

Leavenworth reports a man found near the lake on the reservation in a near naked state, later identified as Nicholas Keiver from Platte City. Authorities allege Platte City hauled him to the reservation and left him there. Forrest Woodside returns from Galesburg with mixed views on the contest and notes on fellow competitors and their backgrounds.

George Keat Plate City Nicholas Kiever Indianapolis Ind St. Louis Hoosier St Louis West Board of Kiever Platte City Leavenworth Keiver Platte

Appellate Court Meets at Concordia In Session

Central Division of the Northern Department met today in Concordia. Judges Garver Clark and Gilkerson attended with thirty six cases on the docket across counties including Marshall, Washington, Republic, Geurey, Osborn, Riley, Ditive, Jewell, Elsworth, Saline, Ottawa, Smith and Mitchell. Poor corn and oats prospects threaten local farms due to growth and chinch bug. rains needed soon.

Concordia Concourta North Central Division Garver Clark Gilkerson Marshall County Washington Republic Geurey Osborn Riley di Tive Jewell Elsworth Cl Saline Ottawa Smith Mitchell Concornia Coxcornia

Midway Feature Reproduced At Atlante Atlasta Exposition

Concessions granted for East India building and Cairo Street at Cotton States Exposition. East India house led by A H Smythe of Columbus will bring orientals to Cairo Street. Cairo Street produced by Geo Pangelo of Chicago who held the concession at the World's fair. The design differs locally and 259 people will occupy the site.

Atlante Atlasta East India Building Cairostreet East India House A. HH. Smythe Columbus, C Cairo Street Geo Pangelo Chicago

Sunday Observance Protest At Chicago Meeting

Three hundred people gathered at the People’s Institute to oppose Sunday amusements and base ball games under the International Sunday Observance league. Clergy urged forbidding Sunday traffic, with injunctions proposed to halt games, while others warned against degradation of the flag and urged Catholic abstinence from liquor and ball games.

Chicago Curiaco People's Institute International Sunday Observance League M. M. Parkhurst W. B Loesch Bishop Fallows Thomas E Cox T. H. Gaglt

War Cry Girl Insulted Police Court Fines

Robert King forfeited a $5 deposit in police court for failure to appear after arrest on a Salvation Army complaint. An Army girl said he disturbed her peace by offering to buy a Police Gazette after remarking about War Cries. King downplayed the incident, while the girl alleged other offensive remarks.

Salvation Army Robert King Wellman King

Bricklayers Stop Work Amid Brickmakers Strike

Out of Brick and St Louis Contractors halt labor as boss bricklayers say they can replace strikers but lack bricks due to brickmakers strike. If strikers do not return by Thursday, a new force will be hired. Dr. Alderson's father dies. Rev. Dr. Alderson leaves for St Charles for funeral.

St Louis St. Louis Dr. Alderson St Charles

Mexico to Take Part in Atlanta Exposition Display

Telegram from General Avery reports President Diaz appoints a public works commissioner to collect transport and install Mexico resources and products at the Atlanta exposition. The matter has lingered but the special commissioner has achieved progress with eager government support.

Dine Atlanta Isaac W. Avery Mexico Diaz Department of Public Works Gen Avery

Corinto Reopened Amid Fortifications at Bluefields

Ceven May 7. Nicaraguan government notices reopen Corinto to steamship traffic after British occupation. Bluefields authorities rush fortifications on the bluff, amid British plans to restore the deposed Clarence to power from Jamaica.

Bluefields Ceven Corinto Clarence Jamaica Great Britain

Out for a Time a Sixteen Year Old Steals and Vanishes

Sax Astonia Tex May 7 Willie Jeffries 16 living with a wealthy uncle twelve miles from the city left Sunday night with 1400 in gold belonging to his uncle. He traveled to the city spent time in dives and has since disappeared leaving no trace. Dime novel reading appears to be his amusement.

Sax Astonia Tex Willie Jeffries Bia Unbie

Local Bank Official Sent Home After Telegram News

R H Semple of the state bank commissioner's office rushed home to Ottawa by telegram announcing the ill health of his daughter Nellie Maul filed suit in district court to recover 1000 from Charles K Holliday on a February 10 1890 promissory note in favor of Co F Maul Twins were born to Mr and Mrs W C French at 205 Chandler street weighing eight pounds each one twin died this morning Cyrus K Holliday sues Alexander Barnes in district court to recover lots 291 and 293 Adam street claiming 1883 agreement and 1990 default Peerless Steam Laundry.

R H. Semple State Bank Commissioner’s Office Ottawa Nellie Maul District Court Charles K. Holliday Co. F. Maul W. C. French Chandler Street Mr. French Santa Fe Cyrus K. Holliday Adamstreet Alexander Barnes Barnes

Humbert in Peril: Royal Train Wreck Near Incise Lake

King Humbert and Queen Margaret escaped with only a bad shaking after a derailment on a royal train near Incise lake en route Florence to Rome. An obstruction on the track caused the crash, injuring several courtiers and attendants in the May incident. The royal party, along with suites, faced a narrow death amid the accident.

Rome Humbert Margaret Florence Incise Lake

Bull Killed the Lion in daring Monterey bull ring duel

Parnell the man eating lion died last night in Monterey after a brutal hour long contest with a bull witnessed by about two thousand. The lion had previously fought the bull two weeks earlier and avoided attacks until the end. Col Boone, owner, may preserve the hide. Parnell is the same lion linked to the San Francisco Mid Winter fair keeper death and a trainer's death in Laredo.

Parnell Yous Stouterey Mexico Col Boone Monterey San Francisco George Cooke Laredo

Chase seeks court order to audit warden accounts

In a supreme court filing Chase asks for a mandate directing Kansas state penitentiary directors to meet immediately and audit his warden accounts for April. Governors Morrill’s directive led directors to refuse recognition and withhold audit, while Assistant Attorney General Godard opposed the order as the matter is put under advisement.

Supreme Court SW. Chase Kansas State Penitentiary Morrill

Chinch Bugs Ravage Missouri Wheat Central And Western Counties

Missouri crop bulletin reports chinch bugs causing heavy damage to wheat across central and western counties with some fields plowed. Hessian fly damage noted in southeastern counties. Oats prosper, drought persists in some districts. corn and first-time plowing increasing. Rain retards planting in a few counties while winds and hail injure fruit in the western part of the state. Meantime Mayor Strong is expected to sign the bipartisan police bill. Standard Oil trims price for credit balances to 150.

Corussia Missouri Weekly Crop Bulletin

Market Report Wheat Corn and Hog Prices Move on Kansas Crop News

Wheat opened higher on a bullish Kansas crop report then eased as rains watered the central states. July wheat traded 96 to 103, with July oats and corn steady to firmer on strong shipping demand. Provisions softened then rallied late. hogs, pork, and lard showed mixed shifts amid the day’s activity. Kansas City market showed strong cattle receipts and higher steer and cow prices amid active feeder sales.

Kansas Central States Singmake Hesbaa Carris Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange Columbian Building Curiaco Toledo Chicago Detroit New York Berlin Bradstrests Montreal Luis Kansas City Kansas Core Texas Ansas City New

Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil Ad

A vintage testimonial extols Scott's Emulsion as a superior cod liver oil product. It claims enhanced strength and flesh-building power, noting it is palatable and liked by children, and discourages substitutes from Scott Bowne New York.

Scott Scott & Bowne N.Y Druswists, Soc

Market Brief: Wheat Exports and Stock Quotes

Four ports cleared for export wheat and flour with 175000 bu of wheat plus rail car totals for Minneapolis and Duluth. July wheat and corn futures quoted with puts and calls noted. Stocks closing values listed for major U S railroad and utility issues. New York market items show raw sugar and refined products firm with slight gains.

Minneapolis Duluth Atchison Rock Island Missouri Pacific Sugar Union Pacific Western Union

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