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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1895
Page
3
The notice describes tests to assess visual clarity and eye health, noting how misreading lines indicates astigmatism or farsightedness. It suggests reading at various distances, mentions eye strain symptoms, and urges a professional eye examination for pain or itching.
Kansas dispatch notes public rancor over state investigations, mentions Leavenworth glucose plant sale amid whiskey distillery rumors. Reports Sunflower Insurance Club meeting, renamed Field Club, with officers elected and next gathering planned. Fire in Lincoln destroys six businesses at a $20,000 loss, and Lawrence boy Eddie Perry returns home after disappearance amid kidnapping rumors. Senn salary bill struck down as unconstitutional affecting county officers. Atchison school board approves three iron stairways and bonds.
Opinion notes Topeka city dump is a costly nuisance mismanaged by private scavengers who refuse the city system. Garbage piles line roadsides as 10 cent disposal fees fail to cover upkeep. clerks show low receipts while city drives keep spreading refuse. Clarkson backs McKinley room in New York May 16 as he seeks U.S. Senate seat.
On the New York Central line a bombastic anarchist Herr Johann Most slept in a smoking car corner while a burly, gray haired passenger roared that Admiral Meade embodies American patriotism. The sleeper muttered in German about freedom as a loudspeaker declared political allegiance and mocked Cleveland officeholders during the journey.
Russell Sage of New York will formally present the new hall on the site of Troy Female Seminary to the trustees. Sage has bequeathed liberally for this project, with the hall costing at least 115000 dollars, built of Bellville sandstone and dull brick. Interior decor and arrangements are described as lavish and thorough.
Horse racing report from New York May 16 states Hornpipe the Victor won the Brooklyn Handicap by a head over Lazzarone with Sir Walter three lengths back, time 2 1 1 4. Riders Murphy on Lazzarone and Hamilton on Hornpipe noted, plus other finishers listed. city news includes a new father in Topeka and a Coney Island fire with large losses.
New York Evening Post special correspondent Julius A Palmer reports from Hawaii that a crisis is likely unless the monarchy is restored with Princess Kaiulani on the throne. He cites dangers from British rulings on citizens, Japan's plans to import Chinese coolies and Japanese emigration, domestic Democratic discontent, and financial strains as factors threatening harmony.
Observer T B Jennings reports a Washington Weather Bureau forecast for Topeka predicting light frost likely Friday morning. Denver notes heavy wet snow today, described as beneficial to ranchers.
Baseball season kicks off in Topeka with a three game series against Leavenworth at Athletic Park at 4 p m weather permitting Leavenworth brings 25 and a Kansas City battery manager Fred W Gasmann states the visitors will not surprise Topeka Connors the Topeka pitcher plans new moves Leavenworth center fielder Henry Sickel is deaf and dumb and highly regarded Krebs Beauchamp are listed as center field and pitcher for Leavenworth and Topeka respectively with Hartman and Mc Brunner sub and Main as sub for Topeka game at 4 p m
The investigation into a Texas land swindle led by Gov. Altgeld and Texan officials uncovers six victims totaling nearly sixty thousand dollars. Chicago broker Jackson Taylor and Col Stough trading properties for Texas land are connected. Walter Alarshell Cowell of Kenosha faces arraignment. An expanding Chicago network is suspected.
Commissioner Wright announces two major investigations under a special act. One studies machinery impact on labor time and costs across fabrics and agricultural products. The other examines economic aspects of women's work, with results likely after a year or more. Also notes Shaker doctor stay in Topeka and open air concerts with consultation hours at Copeland hotel room 14.
Market notes from Topeka and Chicago report wheat opening softer then rebounding with a strong bullish tone. July futures touched 68 3 4 cents. corn and oats show steady to firm behavior amid good cash demand. Provisions firming on hog receipts, Kansas City cattle and hogs mixed, receipts daily.
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