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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1895
Page
8
A rash of reports from Leavenworth describes coal shortages causing street darkness as gas supplies run thin. Officials cite reduced coal availability and interrupted service as a strain on city operations, with several remedies discussed and a push for adequate fuel to prevent further outages.
The report recalls the 1900s era, noting the famed faith healer John H. Schlatter walking through Port Scott as a common traveler, treating the sick and aiding a worried Denver girl. The piece also mentions the Kansas creamery enterprise and new poultry stock association formed in central Kansas with leaders from Abilene Canton and Enterprise.
A newspaper piece quotes Mr Bristow son of a minister and Millerert governor Morrills private secretary, noting his claim that clerical talk centers on congregants church status and church wealth then shifts to piety of his people, sparking debate about propriety and bias.
An American traveler recalls a Dublin hotel room with an enormous bed and a towering top mattress. A movable staircase is used to climb in and out, solving the awkward retirement problem amid a dimly lit chamber. Also presented are entries on animal digestion and a list of new Epworth League officers.
The West Side Gap club event between J C Elliott and P J Hindmarsh was postponed due to insufficient birds. Twenty nine birds were shot with detailed scores listed. Elliott led in several segments. Mrs John Schilling shot at Lake View and claimed a high grade duck, while club officers for the LA W KS were elected and will take office December 3.
A Janesville county board session adopts a resolution questioning the Keeley cure law and refuses to pay related bills. Also noted is a local charity note about the Orphans’ Home caring for Mrs Keelegg’s infant, plus various short items and advertisements including cures and patent medicines.
An Evening at Stedman Club featured original Topeka writing and readings. Edmund Steding read Kenuit Da, Mrs Klenty W Holy delivered an unpublished poem, Andrew Downing offered Christopher Columbus, and Rev Sheldon presented She Rejected Manuscript. Other readings included Caroline's Adventure and Pat Ellsworth the Picket with light vocal and instrumental numbers.
Obituary notice for Mrs. Mattie Kerr of Dallas with family details and funeral plans. A long column of humorous anecdotes and Tid-Bits items follows, including Civil War marching humor and a royal hair dye anecdote set at King Humbert’s court.
In Washington the ordnance bureau tested a 42 inch solid steel shell that pierced a one inch Harveyized plate and two layers of cast backing. The breakthrough challenges prior shell construction theories and signals a potential naval arms revolution. Dean Regtey arrives with family to Mount Vernon for a temporary stay, with Rev. Bodley named as Grace Cathedral’s dean and set to assume duties tomorrow. Local ads note watches on easy payments and penmanship class progress, with several shop items promoted.
Sterling based Cooper college eleven arrives by slate car from Sterling with 15 players and staff. They train in Topeka on a windy day, claim confidence against the State University squad while noting weight, speed, and East experience differences. The K U eleven also tours the city and a potential Thanksgiving return in Topeka is teased.
An intoxicated visitor named C W Lockland demanded $500,000 in gold from Spreckels at his office, claiming damages from a railroad he worked on. The man was tricked into the room and arrested. Also notes Gov Morrill letter about Benjamin Franklin lineage and Masons meeting for Oscar H Moesar funeral. Burghart cigars promoted.
Fortuce Hunter New Yeas Nov 16 The Duke of Marlborough sails for Europe on the Folda after an interview lamenting the pain of personal slights and defending his American wife amid calls for chivalry. A lengthy Methodist Union Course report details church building amid cyclone damage and a move from an old saloon to worship space. Market notes follow with grain, provisions, and export data from Topeka.
Market report from the Daily Stars Jovexat notes opening strength in crops and grains with wheat and corn leading, reflecting improved export reports and firm prices. Hog receipts show a shift, pork futures edge higher, and cattle markets in varied ranges with steady overall tone across regions.
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