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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1895
Page
5
A Topeka sale ad touts massive bargains at The Model Supply Store on East Sixth Street. It lists grocery, canned goods, soaps, tobacco, coffee, and household items with low prices, then proclaims a large millinery and jewelry sale with steep discounts on hats, feathers, and watches, promising a big event and special offers tomorrow morning.
Major I 0 Pickering presents a column in the State Journal examining public attitudes toward executions and the justice system. The piece questions limits of punishment, reflects on capital punishment debates, and contrasts legal standards with public sentiment.
A 19th century legal discussion investigates when a criminal sentence may be carried out before appeal or further court action. It analyzes habeas corpus writs, governor powers, and the timing of execution under provisions enacted since 1882. The piece cites code sections 270, 251, and 202, noting the governor’s discretion in ordering execution and the impact of prior statutes on capital cases.
A Topsiee lawyer cites 1868 and 1872 laws allowing governor review of death sentences for revolting crimes, while judges face claims of authority to order hangings. Judge Vandivert and Judge Houk are discussed as possible decisive figures in potential executions.
The Stedman dut a literary and musical entertain ment at the First Christian church Friday evening features an entirely new poem by Edmund Stedman titled Kennet Da read by Mrs W Roby. Also planned are local readings and sketches by Topeka residents, plus musical selections by Miss Gertrude Tracy.
Local business leaders in Topeka rally for a fall festival to boost commerce and attract visitors from across Kansas. Forbes Woolverton and D H Forbes express support, citing possible large crowds and urban illumination savings, with patrons likely to spend while visiting. Rev I L Fisher notes national attention for a future chaplaincy role and Kansas influence in the House leadership.
A large display features Pick Smiths famed fish weighing 44 pounds and four feet long, mounted on walnut with a placard claiming the catch at Les Cheneaux islands in August 1805. Lincoln Circle No 1 plans an experience social at Lincoln Post Hall on November 19 with a mixed amusements program. proceeds go to the relief fund for G A R organizations and the public.
Broad sale listing diverse goods from fancy china and porcelain water sets to lamps and towels. Includes prices for lamps, blankets, dress patterns, wool suiting, and haberdashery with notes on assortments, quantities, and bulk deals, indicating a general store liquidation or special sale.
A local sale advertises reduced prices across hardware and clothing items. Stoves, hay forks, and tableware are offered at deep discounts, with notable examples like a $17 stove now $12.50. Clothing includes overcoats, suits, pants, hats, shirts, vests, and undergarments at low rates, plus groceries such as lard, sausage, cheese, pickles, and various preserves. Local sale highlights focus on value and bulk pricing.
A Topeka report notes colored voters influenced sheriff race results and prompts calls for fair clerk appointments. Lee Woodall gains new courthouse post as E M Gockrell considers appointing a colored clerk. Two candidates, a son of Andy Jordan and W A Patterson, vie for the clerkship amid political pressure.
New York evangelist Mr. Crittenton, after two Topeka lectures, leaves for Denver with his companion Kleear. His Topeka stop included a well attended First Congregational church meeting where he urged cultivating fear of the hereafter to reduce personal crises. A Stedman Club program followed at the First Christian church with songs, poems, and readings featuring local participants.
Testimonial from Ella Homabur of Philadelphia lauds Munyon's two cent home remed y bottles. She says nervous breakdown and deafness improved rapidly under treatment and credits self cure to Munyon's remedies. The letter promotes Manyon's Taproved Hygienic Remedies and offers free medical advice from Prof Munyon at 1500 Arch Street Philadelphia.
Lillian Russell returns to tights in a English opera burlesque version of The Little Duke at Columbus Theatre. She faces audience cheer after a prior lawsuit with manager J. S. Dullle, with long curtain calls and farcical dressing. Publicity includes Try Snyder's Art Gallery and a Pacific Tea Company grand opening offer.
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