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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1895
Page
2
The article highlights homey appeal in modern artistic interiors. It advertises a wide stock of furniture from mahogany to satin finished chamber suites. It promises affordable options, including curly birch tables, dressers, and matting with inexpensive rugs to create cool, stylish rooms.
The supreme council of the A P A closes a session in Minaver May 13 announcing the creation of the junior A P A for ages 14 to 18 under the U S and extending toward Canada and England. It vows patriotism and denies ironclad oath binding, with plans for a national political board and a meeting in Washington December 10, 1905 to discuss the 1896 campaign and unify patriotic action. A sixteenth amendment proposal and secular funding issues are noted amid broader federation aims. The Denver May 13 convention of Western Metalliferous Miners opens with 40,000 members and possible AFL affiliation to boost coal-miner ties. The American Tract Society marks 70 years with annual receipts nearing $194,000 and business gains. Dr. Cuvier sermonizes on Books as Bread.
Frost last Saturday night damaged small fruits and vegetables across northwest and southwest Kansas with corn injuries possible replanting in places. Wheat and other grains largely escaped, though a few local areas reported limits. Railway reports confirm fruit largely unharmed and grains mostly safe, noting southern Kansas and river lowlands bore the effects.
A past freight derailed three miles west of Houyerisville on the Erie system after a broken wheel caused ten cars to pile up. Three grooms were killed. two other men injured. One car from Mercer, Pa carried horses for eastward races. ten horses died. Debris blocks track from Corning to Buffalo.
Eighteen years after a rabid dog bite in Lomats Georgia Jos Brown faced hydrophobia. Dr T Bush treated with sleeve medicines morphine atropin gel seminum and fluid extracts. Brown survived the paroxysms and is back to farm work amid strong medical interest. Ne Plos Ultra Polish advertised at end.
In a county infirmary near the city a deadly quarrel between inmates Abe Wise and John G. Karg escalated as Wise threatened, was struck with a cane, and subsequently killed with a knife. Karg pretended to sleep when authorities arrived and was arrested. Also reported are a powder explosion injuring two children near Selversville, and four men drowned in the Ohio River at Portsmouth after a boat capsized.
Ex-Governor Ira J. Chase, who left for evangelistic work in Maine, died Saturday in Lubec at age 51 from erysipelas. Born in Illinois, he served as a major in the army, studied theology, joined the Christian ministry, and was elected lieutenant governor in 1883 before succeeding to the governorship after Gov. Hovey’s death.
National League Saturday results show Cincinnati 11 Brooklyn 1 and St. Louis 22 over Chicago. Pittsburgh and Baltimore tied 4 4. Boston beat Chicago 8 2. Western League notes include St Paul 12 to 1 over Kansas and Minneapolis 21 ? Milwaukee. Sunday games list Minneapolis 10 Toledo 9 Detroit 4. Des Moines 11 Peoria 1. Lincoln 13 Rockford 6. Omaha 14 Jacksonville 10. St Joseph 18 14. Nebraska drought relief update confirms adequate state supplies. outside aid deemed unnecessary. Royal Arcanum meeting set in St Louis May 15, first west of Mississippi.
A revived rumor claims the Dutch girl queen Wilhelmina may wed Prince Alfred of Saxe Coburg Gotha for dynastic reasons. She is described as the popular, democratic, and bright yet delicate heir with no living crown heir and a regent mother governing during her youth.
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