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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1895
Page
11
Tomorrow is the last day to buy seasonable dress goods linings table linens ginghams flannels blankets comforts underwear gloves and related items at retail. After tomorrow the store will not sell anything retail. Store furniture and fixtures are for sale.
Sinead Mich and J P Moore figure in a bizarre notice as a bum faces a vag offense charge. The piece notes a two year avoidance of Topeka to avoid a $50 penalty. A strange travel line mentions a special Santa Fe train at 0.90 and arrival at 21.29 with a $2 round trip fare.
About 50 delegates from Chicago labor groups will leave the Northwestern depot at 3 30 p m for Woodstock to escort Mr Debs from jail and return to Chicago for a Fifth Avenue parade to Battery D. Henry D Liogidl Clarence A Darrow and O E Woodbury are among speakers with the Chicago Goutave band and other groups in the march.
Chicago based Salvation Army soldiers under Captain Kemp interrupted a High Street theater program in Moncrag with Brigadier General Weeks present. After short remarks the group converted the event into a religious meeting with hymn singing and prayers lasting several hours, ending after midnight. Four attendees reported they had never attended church before and requested prayer.
Special train leaves Santa Fe depot at 0:30 a.m. returning from Kansas City at 1 p.m. Round trip fare two dollars. Announcement urges interested passengers to reserve and travel for football and theater events.
Cuban reader Col Fernando Figueredo cites Havana letter detailing brutal killings of women and children near Caropina As soldiers from Col Melino's unit reportedly slaughtered ten women and about a dozen children after a disparaging remark. Husbands of two victims demand punishment for Col Melino with Campos' orders said to call for a court martial.
Louisville editor Henry Watterson plans a six month overseas sojourn with his family to Europe to write a life of Abraham Lincoln. He will likely reside in a quiet Swiss town to work while staying near Paris for recreation. Material is ready and writing is the remaining task.
The opening topic focused on “The Advancement of the Corn Belt Northward” with BS Russell of North Dakota arguing that corn follows wheat as a soil civilizer. Alexander Ameey, Minnesota’s war governor and former secretary of war under Hayes, received honors. Ramsey spoke informally on the Northwest’s early history. Elmer Peyton sues Mrs. Swart over land claimed along the Union Pacific line near Shory, seeking court action for her appearance and proof of claim.
Washington reports a Republican power struggle centered on Senator Quay. The Keystone-state delegation’s fate at the Republican National Convention could boost his presidential bid or mirror schemes to bolster his standing while challenging Governor Hastings. Observers note Quay’s likely aim to leverage popularity and secure a pledged delegation.
The National Civil Service Reform League plans its annual meeting in Waenixerox on December 12 with Ex-Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz delivering the opening address. A reception follows, and all municipal reform leagues are invited to send delegates. Expected speakers include Moorefield Storr, Sherman Rogers, Joan Ely, W D Poule, Herbert Welsh, Richard Dane, and others.
Nebraska farmers and stock feeders hold grain off the market awaiting higher prices. County reports show many farmers will feed grain to their stock, with a large sheep presence along the Union Pacific route. About 73,000 sheep at Shelton and 200,000 between Schuyler and Wood River are noted, mostly shipped from Mexico and Colorado, to be sold in winter. Cattle move into the state from the south in large numbers.
The Garfield club in Erie held its tenth anniversary meeting with a large attendance. Mrs James A Garfield widow of the president and her son James S Garfield greeted members in the hall. Governor McKinley attended as a guest and gave an address at the banquet.
Kansans living in Chicago traveled to Battery 1 in Chicago Monday for a Kansas exhibit and reunion, drawn by the Million Club agricultural exhibit and a large turnout despite cold weather. The Topeka club planned a 200-strong attendance, with many Chicago residents listed among visitors and remarks from local figures, while rival and social notes pepper the crowd reports.
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