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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1895
Page
8
A historic Star Grocery advertisement touts low prices on a wide range of staples. It lists grains, flour, potatoes, cereals, sugars, canned goods, condiments, dried fruits, nuts, and meats with per unit prices and bulk deals, inviting shoppers to save money by buying now.
J Ss Sprout advocates a plan to have Topeka acquire or lease Garfield park land west of Kansas Avenue for a long term. James discusses combining his tract with Garfield park to create a larger, improved greenspace with an amphitheater and enhanced drive access. City leaders and streetcar president Baker weigh the feasibility and value of a long term lease or purchase to beautify the city park system.
In a detailed railroad column from St. Louis to Santa Fe coverage includes Robert Moors of St. Louis consulting on reorganization, Joseph Fletcher and Walter Shreves new clerical staff, J. W. Brown named Santa Fe agent at Scott City, Dean Lake agency established, and various engineering and fire crew updates. Notices cover train rewirings, personal moves, and an inquest verdict on a White Water fatality with findings on train proximity and whistle signals.
San ta Fe reports a derailment near Topeka delaying a ten car train by thirty minutes after a special car prevented eleven cars from being pulled on schedule. A separate accident near Rexville injures and then releases an unknown man walking on the tracks. M. Tester announces GM Taylor named division master mechanic for the Rio Grade division based in Haton New Mexico, effective November 15.
A shepherd dog demonstrated the danger of a damaged ranges avenue bridge in Topeka by guiding a farmer’s wagon across the collapsing span. The dog, alarmed at the peril, followed the wagon, leaped into the river, swam to a river island, and returned to reach the other bank with the wagon as it crossed to safety.
North Topeka items note Gillespie back from Denver Desect Mrs Clarence McClintock locating 1442 North Quincy street baby of Mr and Mrs Robert Graham dies last night Congressman Curtis family to Washington soon George Carrier to move to Quincy and Fairchild streets May Shull recovering from runaway injury Union prayer meeting at Presbyterian church tomorrow 3 pm Miss Byrd Watkins train dispatcher visited family Kaw club card party Mrs J H Heller grocery and meat market ad Prominent local retailers offer fine meats groceries Magnet Restaurant Short Order House and other merchants advertise services Christmas photographs by Snyder Palmer elocutionist to read Eugene Field piece at First Christian church tomorrow Abbots to keep you close.
Chas Curtis reports Kansas Republicans favor Reed and McKinley for president. Western members press wool duties restoration. Kansas delegation expected to go unpledged but with active supporters for Reed. Petitions from Kansas insist government aid for ex-Consul Waller and condemnation of his treatment.
Noted author Prof Geo D Herron famed for applied Christianite will visit Topeka for a week in February. He will deliver multiple talks at Central Congregational Church free to the public, part of a drive to support Jackson's Military Band with a public city event featuring local talent and lectures.
A Topeka items page reports events across the city and region. Mark ODonnell of Swift & Hollyday in Chicago, Jackson's band at Hamilton ball, and P. G. Noel seen on the street. Death of Mrs Minnie Spencer Hopkins in Los Angeles. Marriage licenses issued to Michael Moss and Els May Brook. Various public notices, theatre plays, local commerce, and societal notes including sport, crime, and postal developments.
In Topeka an effort by W C T U women and the Social Purity League to form a “reduce circle” at Third Presbyterian Church failed. The league vows to press the matter alone to aid rescue work urged by SN Crittenton. They warn of a return of disorderly elements if reform stalls.
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