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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1895
Page
2
Feed department items include Bran per 100, Chop per 100, Cara per bushel, Oats per bayhal, Shorts per 100 and Lot Pecos noted in the list. Sellers or location not specified. The snippet records unit prices and items in a catalog-like listing.
A new market advertises a first class meat and lard selection with low prices. It promises delivered groceries, a money back guarantee, and evening Sunday hours from 6 to ? AM. The copy is faded but emphasizes breakfast beef and fresh lard along with bold weekly specials.
Election returns show Republicans winning Kentucky and Maryland state tickets and gaining large majorities in legislatures. Bradley’s backers push Colonel Tradley for national office while New York results indicate Republican gains in secretary of state and assembly races. Ohio and Utah also report strong GOP showings with substantial pluralities and anticipated senate support.
Reports from Iowa Virginia Maryland New Jersey Massachusetts and other states show Republicans gaining in governor races senatorial contests and legislatures while Democrats hold or gain in several districts. Cleveland quiet about results as national mood shifts and notable cases and local issues surface.
Ex United States minister to Venezuela and former congressman Baker, age unknown, reported dying at his Belleville Carrollton residence. Two prisoners, Harris alias Rank Martin and Henry Neers, escaped county jail after 6:30 p.m. by cutting a steel cage and brick walkway, aided by a rope from torn fabric. Officers detected irregularities shortly before dawn and began a broader search.
The article reports Kansas election returns across counties showing anti prohibition sentiment fueling fusion candidates. It notes the total state vote near 250,000 with Holliday’s resubmission stance helping his bid for chief justice, while many county offices favored Republican or fusion candidates in cities such as Atchison Hiawatha and Kansas City and counties including Osage, Franklin, and Johnson.
A Detroit block collapse after boiler blast at the Journal building kills multiple workers and injures many while dozens remain missing. Rescue runs through debris as officials debate cause and safety. Names of the dead and injured include Linne Tapley, Henry Walsh, John J. Reutter, George Suuie, Willie Hawes, James Ross, William Dunlap, Henry Larivere, and Carrie Bauer among others.
A reception for Debs will be held by the ALT U CiticAce on November 7. Williew F. Tern of the A RU directory consulted labor men about notifying sister cities and advising union members on possible actions if a strike hits the Northern line. Great Northern railroad agents show expected strike activity with a standby force ready for rapid mobilization. Nearby roads deny any immediate disaffection if a Northwest strike occurs. Mrs. D. P. Bowers, famed actress, died in Benue Wastixatos at age 65.
In Carountoon Mo Noy percent M D Wilson attorney for the Taylor brothers filed suit in Linn County Circuit Court seeking 1100 balance of fees for defending them. Also an advertisement offers The best Salve in the world for cats and skin ailments including bruises sores and rashes with a money back guarantee and price per box 5 cents in Ramses Ave by J E Jones.
An advertisement touts Beggs German Salve as the premier pile ointment with a positive guarantee. It claims wide efficacy and offers samples through druggists, mentioning headache relief and sample requests.
Captain A. L. Hooper of the revenue cutter Kash argues pelagic sealing in Behring Sea will end the seal herd. He cites an estimate of fewer than 500,000 remaining, urges bans on sealing except island operations under contract. He notes 36,000 females killed this year and highlights arbitration regulations as inadequate for herd preservation.
In Curiaco on November 7 the Chicago Manual Training school and Chicago Law School football teams halted a practice as Lillian Russell rode by on a bicycle. Bartle Alward of the Chicago Athletic Club directed the mock chaos as players stared, amazed by the radiant sight and streamers.
Reverend Schulmvid resigns as pastor of Pitt Congregational Church in Dallas to take charge at Northfield Missouri amid ties to the suppression of prize fights. His departure follows local pastor opposition to boxing matches featuring Corbett and Fitzsimmons. The piece notes his salary and duties, with references to business leaders and community impact.
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