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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1895
Page
6
A local notice promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with Hypophosphites as a remedy for coughs and colds. It claims the 50 cent size helps build up the system and may cure ordinary coughs, while deeper cases may require more. Scott & Bowne of New York is the supplier, available at all druggists.
Miss Abigail Gail Hamilton, cousin of Mrs G Blaine, is reported much better in Washington after a fainting spell and a brief illness attributed to heat. Physician Dr W W Johnston treats a paralysishypothesis but officials say the ailment is not paralysis. Her condition is described as serious yet improving with recovery expected.
A long promotional notice advertises Emery Bird Thayer & Co. May sale with huge discounts on silks laces capes and hats. It lists prices for natural pongee silks, silk chintz silks, satin striped challies, curtains, lace, ostrich boas, hats, and crepe outfits with steep discounts and urges readers to return merchandise if not satisfied.
Personal items and social happenings in Topeka feature a Lilly Hazlett musicale for Miss Edith Hawks of Abilene at Quincy Street, with Mrs Hazlett and daughter hosting, plus a card party hosted by Mr and Mrs W T Beerbohn. Details list numerous locals, visits, upcoming receptions, club meetings, and society plans across May and June, reflecting a bustling social calendar.
The Geological Survey under F E Newell maps U S water sources focusing on western artesian wells. California leads in artesian wells. Utah and Colorado follow. Eastern Colorado and western Kansas show sloping ground and undulating strata hindering long water flow. Wells small but usable with windmills. recommend localized irrigation and grazing. Dr Price Baking Powder noted as moving smoothly amid tariff shifts.
GW Talbert of Denver was found dead in bed at the St Charles hotel in St. Jon Missouri. A doctor said death resulted from concussion of the brain after he was found semi conscious and later died. The cause remains a mystery and the article notes Royal baking powder as a safer, official product.
A Pot-in-Hay hatchery report from May 14 details an extraordinary season. The station has collected 115 million white fish eggs, 11 million ciscus, 404 million pike perch, plus lake trout and other varieties, with 8 million white fish, 11 million ciscus, and 200 million pike perch fry released into Lake Erie. The piece also promotes Royal baking powders as a trusted brand for wholesome cooking.
Eddie Perry, Lawrence Kas May 14, a Lawrence high school graduate, left for home yesterday and did not arrive. He sought cartridges for his revolver in a hardware store and may have accidentally shot himself while hunting. High school friends search for him as his mother grieves and his father is away. Also note: Shaker Doctor Grand Free Concerts continue in North Topeka and Joe Wetherly, a colored boy, was fined for stealing arids on a Santa Fe freight train.
Alice Henderson faced a police court trial today in a quarrel with Dick Bagsby over a garden patch. Witnesses contradicted each other. Judge Perry favored the side with more witnesses. Bagsby owns a garden where he grows onions and rhubage, and neighbors have been helping themselves to his crop. Bagsby reported Henderson was told to leave after entering his garden and swearing at him. The piece also notes Joe Royal baking powder endorsement.
J W Gleed returned from St Louis where he argued to cut off branch lines of the St Louis and San Francisco in Kansas. The Midland Beaumont and Anthony branches would be dropped from Wichita Ellsworth Beaumont Arkansas City and Anthony Arkansas City. Kansas towns voted bonds to help build the lines and oppose their removal. Arguments were heard before George D Reynolds master in chancery and the decision will go to the court for ratification.
A New York Post style item on fashion features short jacket waists with double breasted fronts and velvet capes, plus silk fabrics and Mephisto plumes. The piece shifts to horsemens news with divorce action, jockey salaries, and racing updates including Roby Breeders Association resuming racing and other county race moves. Includes notices on baking powder, a political stance for silver, and a minor arrest.
Ex Senator Dwight Sabin, returning from Boston, praises Admiral Meade's retiring remarks as patriotic and independent. He says Cleveland and Herbert will not dare court martial Meade and urges support for leaders who share Meade's stance. Sabin notes potential future role for Meade in the navy department amid shifting administrations.
Cheriz Carex Col o May 14 Jack Smith leader of Bull Hill strike during the Cripple Creek war last summer was shot by Marshal Kelly of Altman last evening and cannot live long. His companion George Papat is seriously wounded and may recover. Papat blames Deputy Sheriff Benton for the shooting while Kelly claims to have shot both men. Public sentiment favors the police and no further trouble is anticipated.
Employees of the bank commissioner’s office filed a writ of mandamus in the supreme court to compel Auditor Geo E. Cole to audit their salary and expense vouchers. Lawyer G G Clemens represents Frank Osborn, deputy bank commissioner. They claim the state owes $1,196.21 for salaries and expenses, including $833.78 in expenses and $526.48 in salaries.
A Havana dispatch reports Col Arzon with seventy cavalry defeated a 200 man insurgent band. It says the Rebila force commanded by Carlos Castillo has been dispersed as well. Maputo reported May 14.
San Antonio May 14 The push to stage the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight with a 40000 purse gains ground with backers claiming full subscription and consent of both principals. A Nueva Laredo venue 150 miles south is proposed if accepted. Printing Continues at Memphis Tenn May 14 Camp Schofield troops display guard mount and an afternoon drill as prize competition resumes. The Discovery Saved Ais Life A Beaversville druggist credits Dr King s New Discovery for saving his life after la grippe and a long illness. Wreck at Battle Creek Wm H Smith a Grand Trunk strike leader is arrested for causing a fatal wreck last July at Battle Creek. he had eluded detectives since then. Dan Hewitt North Topeka postmaster's son pleads guilty for disturbing Salvation Army meeting and pays a $5 fine.
Munyon remedies claim rapid cures with dozens of testimonials from Topeka druggists. The ad asserts 96 percent cure rates for various ailments including rheumatism indigestion and nerve weakness, touting low 25 cent prices and urging readers to try Munyon's medicines despite warnings about inferior products.
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