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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1895
Page
3
Reports recount the chancellor’s defiant stance amid upheaval as he returns from a 100 day journey through Europe. The article details campus events at Ling Auditorium, upcoming Bethany College ceremonies, and various political and social currents shaping the state era.
The Massachusetts Democratic state convention elected George Pred Williams of Lad- Wikitz as governor candidate with James S. 1 Groanfield as lieutenant governor and Alward Jillynn of Boston as secretary of state. Alfred C Wurtney of Hosea named treasurer and receiver general. Secretary Stone announced ship orders and duties in Washington with Milles to duty and a special deployment to New York.
A historic tempest in Britain produced a dramatic 45 degree temperature drop followed by a heavy gale. Reports from Ilfracombe, Liverpool, and Blackpool describe multiple ships ashore, lifeboats in heavy use, and numerous drownings while rescue efforts saved many crew members. No American shipping damages reported yet.
Two Waukegan youths found a bottle in Lake Michigan near Lake Forest containing a note dated September 21, 1595 and signed Owen Berndires. The note describes a doomed voyage from Grand Haven to Milwaukee with passengers including Gen A Stewart, Arnold Kennett, Owen Kevoods, Mest Mumie Kane, and others. Attempts to identify the sender point to Providence, KS, and Milwaukee residents, but no corroborating names appear in city directories.
The United States armored cruiser Brooklyn slid into the Delaware River at Cramp’s yard. A bottle broken on the bow pronounced the ship born as Miss May Lebioren, daughter of the mayor, christened the vessel in a ceremony. Cost, excluding arms, listed at 2,950,000 dollars. Brooklyn measures 400 feet, with 16,000 horsepower and a speed of 24 knots.
The thirty sixth triennial convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church of America began at 11 AM with ceremonial pomp. Bishops in rich vestments led the procession from Kulckertocker manor hall to the service, featuring Whipple of Riversdale and Millspaugh of Kansas. music by the Getharmine choir and a sermon by Bishop Cleveland of New York marked the opening.
Mrs Hatch, mother of Clyde Mattox, mourns the commutation of her son's sentence to life in prison. She speaks at the National Hotel, criticizing the prosecution and expressing belief in a forthcoming pardon not forthcoming. She recalls years of struggle and financial ruin, noting the danger of his health as consumption weakens him.
Ef Davies of New York City arrives in Topeka for an Shakesperian evening featuring Jip Williams performing All's Well That Ends Well by changing voice and facial expressions. The event includes a lively local quiz collation and a series of quoted dialogues, with audience interaction and humorous sketches. Lectures by Mrs. Chase at Bijou Opera House follow, focusing on health and preservation with free admission, while the Chapman Abilene baseball game ends early with Chapman leading 14 to 13.
Yale athletes face a Canadian style handicap in a two university clash while the Valley Falls shooting tournament opens with a ten event program and prize list. Kansas City Star reports on Missouri and Kansas ball games and Toledo eye Western League entry as McPherson disbands after a strong season.
Price updates show wheat uneven with near term gains, corn steady, and hogs weak. South and Western receipts rise while Kansas City and Chicago trade fix prices. exports and shipments mix with Argentine demand cited. Liverpool reports firmer wheat while futures edge higher on cautious buying and weather risks.
A garbled historical text fragment lists scattered place names and references to markets, people, and dates. It mentions Sept in Mo bead and various unclear names such as Josie Tar and Padme field, with references to locations like Wabash and Pythy and terms suggesting a market or locale description.
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