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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1894
Page
3
A mixed notice on Latonia track improvements and racing figures, naming horses, owners, and events. Mentions Geneman John sale, Rod Dent purchase, and Darby racing prices, with observations on equipment, track conditions, and performance notes. Also includes references to disinfecting methods, “Living In China” service ads, and hair care products with multiple product names.
General Forsyth departs Fort Riley for assignment at a new post in Kansas. The move marks a career transition for the Army officer as orders are carried out and duty continues elsewhere in the state.
Nebraska defeated Ottawa with a 6 to 0 score in a football game. The report mixes multiple state brief items including burglaries, a passing notice on Gen Forsyth and a focus on military movements and local deaths. The fragmentary text references Hartford burglary, a telegram from Marifort Kaunas, and movements of Gen Forsyth, with scattered notes on Leavenworth prison inspections and a university football result.
Mrs Mary Johnson Toro loses custody of three children in a divorce in Parkdale. Judge Hazen grants custody to Mrs Joboron, who then turns the kids over to county aid. Commissioner Hale takes the three to the Orpheus home, ages three, four, and six, with a troubled path of previous arrangements and an older sibling placed years ago with a respected Tupeke family.
The Evening Post reports three trust companies United States Union Farmers Loan Banking houses of Drexel Morgan Speyer Kuhn l& Co Brown Co will subscribe for most of the 3 percent bonds issued on November 1 with accrued interest. They have secured the gold to cover 20 percent payment on bid acceptance and would source gold for remaining installments if advantageous.
A suit filed in the supreme court questions the attorney general’s authority over charging law library fees at the State University. Chancellor Snow noted Kellogg’s 1889 opinion that fees could be collected, while the attorney general contends they cannot. Thacher, Higgs, and Dean Green favor collection. An agreed statement of facts may be submitted for a swift decision. Ten cents a pound baking powder ad text is unrelated filler.
Ohio National Guard court of inquiry assembled in Columbus today. Washington Court House board of trade sent three attorneys to protect Lafayette county interests. Sheriff Cook present. Testimony to begin tomorrow as court opens.
Mr W P Perrine of Galesbury Illz visits Rev J Mifarmaziou. The infant son of Pred Nopera of 504 Mooreé street Laurie Sunday. Bownsan sold lots 220 231 235 on Western avenue for 4500 between Ninth and Tenth streets. Colby Chicago manager for advertising agent of Rich in Topeka for Mme Yale lecture at Grand De cember Ltd. Hart to Meeker Cla four years. Meetings at Rast Swe Circlisn Church continue with Evangelist Perry McPhersen singing. J B Thomas spoke at Leavenworth Y M C A antiwel meeting. Frederick Danher funeral 10am tomorrow at 6 West Sixth street. Councilman Grizes recovered horse. no trace of boggy and harness. Harry Croft accused of serious jite toaty with Minute McCall, deemed insufficient by Judge Chesiney. General Super A J Mitr and Div Sups from Rock Island summoned in Chicago for new time card changes in two to three weeks. Harry Beek arrested for advertising banner violation. Buston Shoe store involved.
Items from Topeka include wigwag notes on a Texas trip for reutilizing winter goods, home made mince meat at Hellers, a permit for a $500 dwelling near Topeka Avenue, visits to Kansas City for a sick sister, and church notices around Ringis Avenue. Also mention of a burglary attempt at Malones's store, references to Dr Price Baking Powder and local services.
London’s Lady Guides firm opens a West End branch at 105 Recent Street with Countess Grosvenor and Miss Edith A. Davis presenting the venture. The report also notes shifting stationery norms, lighter mourning margins, and the decline of ornate Mrs or Miss signatures in formal correspondence.
A irregular collage of dialogues and odd anecdotes from a newspaper page recounts a quarrel between a wife and husband as a comic, transatlantic voice notes drift through scenes with a riding mister father and a canalboat resistance observation, all rendered in clipped, fragmentary prose.
President Cleveland suffered a sprained ankle after a fall near Woodley last night. The injury, though slight, worsened by gout, prevented his cabinet from meeting today and delayed his planned arrival at the White House. Mort Cleveland informed ministers that he was progressing but walking remained painful.
New York reports 400000 withdrawn from the subtreasury, totaling 900000 today as part of national financial moves. Grand Master Sovereign re elected by Knights of Labor amid no opposition. Bishop Alasonchusentes and Merriam nominated for foreman with Merriam elected. Treasury lines re elected. delegates expenses of about 260 authorized. Election returns from multiple counties show Republican plurality around 4005 over Populist Julia Davis.
Public notices outline round trip fares to Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico on Brock Island Route and Paros Valley Railway with multiple sale dates in November and December. Stops include Waco Fort Worth and Chicago via the Lakeshore route with return validity through early December. Also advertised are tonics and health products with sample offers and agent contact in Chicago and Lancaster PA.
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