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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1895

Page

2

Stock Markets Hold After May Wheat Shake

New York May 25. R G Dunn weekly review says wheat damage from May snows and frosts may justify a 12 cent rise, but markets doubt a collapse. Iron leather hides and cotton rise. wheat export demand weakens. Corn pork lard and oats gain modestly. iron industry improves with higher steel prices and wages. Pittsburgh freight and coke pools form. coal and copper stay firm. textile mills busy on hopeful price rises while cotton demand softens.

New York R. G. Dunn & Cas Weekly Review of Trade Pittsburch Bessemer We Pittsburgh Thomas Company Southern

Queen Victoria Honored by Kansas City Subjects

In Kansas City on May 25 a large British loyalist gathering celebrated Queen Victoria’s birthday at the Academy of Music. Over 1,200 attendees, both subjects and former subjects, filled the hall with British US flag imagery and a prominent portrait of the queen. A Windsor cablegram conveyed greetings to the queen as clergy leaders Rev. DL. W. Howard and Rev. Charles B. Mitchell spoke.

Kansas City England Academy of Music Great Britain United States United States Fisgs Windsor DL. W. Howard Charles B. Mitchell

Fire Destroys Laundry and Bakery at Kansas State Penitentiary

A blaze yesterday evening at the Kansas State penitentiary in Leavenworth destroyed the laundry and the bakery within the same building. Officers, guards, and about thirty trusts saved the hospital, kitchen, dining hall, and storeroom. All convict underwear in the drying room was ruined.

Kansas States Leavenworth Kan Kansas State Penitentiary Danner

Corbett Upset Over Fight Deposit Dispute

New York May 25 Bob Fitzsimmons did not attend a meeting at the Coleman house to discuss the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout under Florida Athletic Club auspices. Corbett demanded the unresolved terms, declared readiness to train, and warned Fitzsimmons to honor the agreement or face a challenge elsewhere. Both sides had received $1,000 for training expenses. Fitzsimmons was notified of the meeting last Wednesday.

New York Bob Fitzsimmons Coleman House James J. Corbett Joseph H. Wendig Florida Athletic Club Corbett-Fitzsimmons Corbett Fitzsimmons United States Fitz Wendig Dallas Tex Chicago Nix Alva Cherokee Strip Glass Mountains Zip Wyatt Dover

Sooners Take Best Land in Kickapoo Country

A sprawling Kansas to Oklahoma clipping notes settlers returning from the Kickapoo reservation, claiming Sooners seized valuable land. United States Marshal Nix debunks reports of clashes, while other items mention a woman’s failed shooting attempt, a Brooklyn parade, German ballistics festivities, and railroad plans.

Kickapoo Grinece Sooners United States Nix Oklahoma City

Democratic Editors Rally Against Free Coinage Dangers

New York May 25. Democratic editors hosted at Delmonico's with toastmaster Col William Brown. Johan A Mason read a Cleveland letter opposing free silver, stressing Democratic duty to defend all interests and reject discontent driven schemes. Senator Hill received ovations on democracy, while Comptroller Eckels spoke on sound money and safeguards to currency.

New York Delmonico William Brown Johan A. Mason Cleveland Party of People Party of the People Brown Senator Hill Eckels William 4 Bryan Memphis Menphis Tenn South William J. Bryan Carlisle

Howard Goulds Yacht The Last Trial of the Niagara

Howard Gould plans Niagara race hopes after a May Thames trial off Gravesend. Capt Barr and Gould praised the trial of the Hersheyhof twenty two Niagara despite stiff running gear. Cadence notes Niagara to race all season before returning to the United States for Americas Cup events. Royal Baking Powder endorsed for modern cooking substitutes.

Lexpos Associated Presa Howard Gould Herreshof Nisgara Gravesend Thames Tilbery Prince of Wales Britannia A BR Walker Gould Capt Barr United States

Baptist Minister Excludes Masons and Knights of Pythias

In Horton Delaware County a Baptist pastor, Rev Bebee, allegedly excluded thirty members for belonging to Masonic and Knights of Pythias lodges and using tobacco. The Mt Vernon Baptist council censured him for misreading church discipline and pulpit remarks. disordination papers were recalled amid reports he may not surrender them. A stray note adds Royal baking powder advice for baking success.

Knights of Pythian Delaware Horton Here Bebes Baptist Church Mt. Vernon Baptist Council Bebee Knights of Pythias Association Council

Argued With Pistols Husband and Wife Shot in Quarrel

Aventsey Kan May 25 Frank Hull a Central branch engineer was shot in the leg by his wife during a prolonged family row. Mrs Hull was wounded in the abdomen. Both refuse to speak. One account says Hull returned fire. another says she shot herself thinking she had fatally wounded him. Hull left town with his train yesterday morning. Mrs Hull's condition described as critical.

Atchison Aventsey Kan Frank Hull

Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge meets in Topeka

In Hevreuixsox Kansas the Knights of Pythias grand lodge adjourned to meet in Topeka next year. Rathbone Sisters elected officers led by Grand Chief Abbie H Gibsom of Emporia and Grand Manager E D Rathbone of Oberlin. Also notes Odd Fellows home dedication in Liberty Missouri with Kansas attendance.

Topeka Rathborn Sisters Hevreuixsox Kan Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Rathbone Sisters Abbie H. Gibsom Emporia Harriet Comstock Hutchinson Grand Malissa Harris Ottawa Rand Alla Hills Garnett G. M Carrie L. Roberts Parsons Rose Wiley Beloit E. D. Rathbone Oberlin Grand Guard Clara Nicol Colby Supreme Representative Linnie Y. Pollock Kansas City Kane Liberty Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of Missouri Kansas Clay

Tribute to the Brave and the Dead by Samuel F Smith

Poetic tribute honoring soldiers fallen and living, urging reverence for the dead and remembrance by the living. A somber message of gratitude, with a call to guard freedom and honor those who served.

Bing Samuel F. Smith

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