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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1895
Page
3
A vintage ad extols Scott's Emulsion as an easy fat food for babies, claiming it provides essential nutrients not always found in ordinary meals. The copy emphasizes growth, happiness, comfort, and the product’s gentle form aided by hypophosphites.
The Atchison region faces severe coal shortages as Riverside and Home mines halt operations for weeks. Miners strike, police are called, and owners threaten liability for damages. A separate Atchison sewer accident injures a child, while a murder case unfolds from a city case involving Archur Esha.
The teachers' association will meet November 28 and 29 at multiple sites across Heno Harves McPherson Saline Rica Pratt Berton Pawnee Ellsworth Chase Stafford and Marton. Also noted is Henry Kerail’s removal from Eidritee Lawnasee on November 5 and M Coon leasing Eidridze House to run after December 1.
James Corbett told an Associated Press reporter that he does not expect another prize fight in public in the United States. He said public sentiment is too strong and championship battles in public are finished, though ring exhibitions may occur privately. He added he will devote his future time and talent to the theatrical profession.
Mrs Thorpe, a police matron, faced a surprising visit from a North Topeka woman and a girl seeking charity goods. While delayed by prior visitors, the caller insisted on many items and left with Mrs Thorpe’s purse containing wheat car tickets.
Grand Master Workman J E Sovereign of Rights Liter visits the city on business and states he does not believe in third terms and plans to retire after his present term. Gen Joe H Gordos of Georgia, formerly of the Confederate army, lectured on Last Days of the Constitution at Music Hall to a large crowd. Frick Coke considers buying W Riner assets, including females ovens. details unnamed. Mrs Rushmore died Sunday morning at her residence on West Engleth Street. funeral arrangements announced. George H Posse, 18, died yesterday. funeral at 2:30 from 725 Lawrence Street to Topeka cemetery. Mrs J B Quintant obituary notes interment at Silver Lake cemetery.
An analysis notes that piano dynamics require much force, with German calculations estimating pressure from a few ounces to several tons. It cites Paderewski cracking French plate glass and Chopin studies showing extreme total pressure during intense passages.
A fragment describes gliding beneath a four master via the Chicago and Grand Trunk line. It mentions a new vestibule train model with Pullman sleepers and dining car, bound for New York and eastern points via Lehigh Valley routes. Ticket office is at 10 Su Clark St.
Parson Davies attacks Corbett over the heavyweight belt and proposes a boxing tournament within six to eight weeks. He offers eight round Queensterry bouts with $500 guarantees from each contestant to determine true championship claims among Maher O Donnell and other heavyweights.
In Topeka a young ladies club is organized amid opposition from local figures with officers elected including Miss Restie Buhre as president and Miss Nell Prescott as vice president. A separate meeting formed a club for lady cyclists with officers led by Mrs C. Satton as president and Mrs Weiner Eistier as secretary treasurer. Colors chosen are crimson and white with orange as possible christening colors. A general meeting at Capeland par ors Thursday planned by those clubs.
In New Haven on November 1 1911 reports claim Yale Varsity football may not travel south for Thanksgiving. University of Georgia allegedly misled about a potential game with Yale. Yale athletic officials deny any plan for a Thanksgiving Day matchup.
An ornate reminiscence details the Modocs club gathering for Tom Anderson’s birthday at the Densis Ewart building. Major Anderson and I Stagg shown as the last surviving original members. the group touts being the oldest musical organization west of Chicago with a storied origin tied to the 19th century Indian wars and Philadelphian exhibits.
Dr Embers, a Methodist church leader, rode a new bicycle through Kansre Avenue and nearly fell as onlookers noted his wheels wobbled. He wore guards and appeared cautious, learning balance as residents watched his cautious progress.
A report from the city prison notes a new food irregularity as Nick Ubikis delivered tainted meat allegedly smothered in moss. Mrs. F S Stombanga wife of Col Stumbangh dies from stomach cancer at 14 Morrie Avenue. funeral held at Topeka cemetery after Sunday night death.
This fragment suggests a husband with a hidden talent for cooking and the value of encouraging his interest in the kitchen. It argues that shared meals strengthen marriage, inviting wives to engage with their spouse in food prep and to appreciate the pleasure and skill he may develop.
Daily market report notes varied demand with strong shipments in some categories and dull but steady trade in others. Cattle arrivals totaled thousands with cows and heifers priced around 1.25 to 1.33 per pound, while hogs and sheep saw mixed activity and prices. Packers reported steady demand yet some weakness in lighter classes, with overall receipts reaching several thousand head across ranges and regions.
A partial OCR snippet mentions local names and items obscurely, with unreadable phrases and fragmented references to people and places. The readable content provides little coherent context to identify a clear event, date, or subject for a proper summary.
The newspaper reports its half year circulation for 1895 in a sworn statement, showing a record total for the six months. The document details the exact circulation figure and underscores the paper’s growth and reach during the period.
A dated claim asserts the Teresa State Journal exceeds Topeka dailies in local circulation for the first half of 1895 and on nearby towns, with sworn statements backing the six month averages and a $100 forfeit to falsifiers. It contrasts with Topeka Capital figures and notes early AP and state news delivery by the State Journal.
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