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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1894
Page
5
In Topeka this week a public gym opening draws crowds while chatter swirls about police chief candidates and local politics. Community groups meet at First Methodist and WestminsterPresbyterian as Lawrence football draws 600-plus fans.
John Campbell, a young man, was fined five dollars after a disturbance in a church service at Third Christian church. Witnesses testified to repeated misbehavior and a restraint by Deacon BLW, with Deacon’s action leading to police involvement. Court heard the entire incident, and the judge, recalling past memories, ordered payment to the Peeriess Stewart eturus of Shelden & Shelden's Prescott & Co.
A St Joseph Gazette summary reports alligators thriving in Kansas river bottoms near the Kaw Valley. Local farmers describe sightings and heavy muskrat and beaver activity, with experts noting water levels and willow growth aiding the reptiles. The tale centers on Lee Jones of Topeka and a captured alligator later housed at a Topeka drag shop.
John Ad. Knox once wealthy Topeka financier turned book agent, famed for vast information and usage of general knowledge. He markets a subscription book, claims to be the only book conductor in the United States with a history of the nation as its sole topical glory and cites twenty prospective buyers.
A man named Noel was bitten on the left hand by a large spider. He woke in the night as the wound swelled to twice its size and spread threateningly. Over two weeks the swelling doubled again, and within days the arm became very large, resembling a thick stick. Doctors attributed the wound to a large spider bite.
Washburn college football visit draws praise from Atchison observers. Writers note Washburn players present a fine showing, with coach Scott Game and Laker opponents Midland College in the upcoming contest.
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