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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1895
Page
8
An advertisement notes a long hoped for requisition of a durable Black Sock that won’t crack or discolor. The GOLDEN EAGLE line promotes Hermsdorf dyed socks imported from Germany for men and boys, claimed as the best on the market. Stores price at 40 cents, but it is offered for a quarter.
S. Ettlinger, manager, of the Salton Eagle Clothing Co on Kansas Avenue reports a small incident at the store. A black bear caused some alarm as it approached the shop, prompting quick action by staff to secure the area and reassure customers. No injuries reported.
Political column by Leland May speculates on shifting alliances as Morrill faces possible replacement next year. The piece outlines rival factions and potential consequences for party leadership, suggesting morale and strategy changes ahead of upcoming elections.
The piece portrays Cy Leland as a steadfast ally of Donie county interests amid factional strife within the Republican circle led by Morrill, Bristow, and secretary Beistow. It depicts efforts to elevate the party through courtship of support, notes past business ties, and commends Leland for family faithfulness and church involvement.
San Francisco reports one Durrant defense attorney A W Thompson agreed with Rev J George Gibron to challenge opening statements accusing the pastor. They note differing times from 4 to 7 39 PM and discuss Williams and a potential visit to Vogel's, with new grounds arising in the Latsunt case about a meeting and a missing minister.
Three divorce petitions were filed yesterday afternoon, all by wives. Mary Matteson accuses W. E. Miatteson of desertion for two years and seeks custody of their three children. Miatteson had been fined earlier for a disorderly house and the case is scheduled for Saturday.
A Spanish inquiry begins into the loss of the Cristobal Colon off the western coast, with Admiral Herasger ordering a full report. Rumors of insurgent attack are dismissed as unlikely, the vessel driven ashore during heavy weather and abandoned by the commander and crew.
A farewell service in St Briges church precedes the departure of 100 missionaries for foreign stations. The piece notes a letter by Prof. R. E. Dougio and comments on Chinese politics in Ping Chang. Also mentions the destruction of the Gurnully & Joffrey bicycle academy on Flatbush Avenue and a reorganized church choir.
Washington's Birthday and Atlanta Olympic year figure in Populist strategy. Chairman John W Breidenthal urges an early convention to nominate a ticket on silver and reform issues. He notes old parties unlikely to act and discusses dates February 22 or Washington's Birthday as possible targets. He mentions Rail unions and national committee members and possible venue in Atlanta.
Mayor Charles A. Pellowa declares no plan to oust City Clerk McFadiee or City Attorney Bind, citing two technical law issues. He says he will reappoint them once legality is resolved and denies involvement by Senator Sterne and others in any scheme.
A Topeka man, C N Smith, once connected to Santa Fe operations, sent three forged checks on the United States Treasury from Columbus. The letters claimed payments to Dr Roby, Dr Sturgis, and Wood. Smith, an asylum inmate, believed he worked for the government and created fraudulent drafts to settle imagined debts.
A Wichita council committee discussed options for the distillery site after receiving a report from a Kentucky visitor. Proposals included buying Gutied College for the distillery, placing it in Linwood Park with a tax measure, and using the vacant packing house site with free sewer and fuel connections.
Interstate fair notices highlight a round trip fare for a passenger train service between Kansas City and Santa Fe. Limited details describe a carnival krewe event and pricing, with sparse OCR errors. The fragment references a travel fare and a parade-like attraction tied to the fair.
Fragments from a Topeka town meeting reveal comments on deep water, local officials, and public concerns. Names include John Royce, Sid Clarke, J. Wareer, and United States Marshal Neely among varied opinions and notices.
Capt J G Waters questioned reporters as he recounted a fracas involving Pet Zickafoose and Charley Miller. The two men clashed an hour in the suburbs with a large crowd, Miller delivering the decisive blow according to witnesses before an appeal may follow.
The Anglo American settlement at Rugby Tennessee once backed by Englishmen including Thomas Hughes was leased to Standard Oil to develop oil and gas on 35,000 acres. The town population grew to 1,254 but the venture failed after ten years despite recent oil finds.
An advertisement offers nearly fifty Standard Rotary sewing machines for sale at easy terms and reduced prices. It promises a chance to obtain one of the few machines produced, located at a city street corner near Gualer for Buredart's cigar outlet. details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
At 115 North Kansas Avenue last evening a melee erupted after a man known as Pegleg Meclaf clashed with Paynie and McCluderty. Payne struck another with a pop bottle, causing a scuffle that drew officers and led to arrests and fines. Bradshaw’s case was continued, while McClafferty’s wife posted bail. Mahone’s condition showed a slight rally in Washington after a critical night.
A correspondent reports on the last association meeting of Topeka Kansas Congregational churches. Proposals challenged the church on doctrinal basis and mission. The piece notes strong emotion, debates, and calls for true sorrow for sins of the people, urging unity.
A North Topeka column lists local social items including visits to Kansas City, remarks on a carnival attendance, and a range of residents visiting relatives in Indiana and elsewhere. It notes a diphtheria case at Mrs. Nore V. Nading’s residence, and announces the death of M. Noiewender from heart paralysis at age 40 with funeral arrangements set for the following morning.
Jacques Kruger's wife a noted actor and stage manager of the Widow Jones company suffered severe burns in a blaze here yesterday. His daughter Mrs Clarence Gray also burned while attempting to extinguish flames after an alcohol tub overheated. The incident occurred during the Santa Yell Kansas City intercity special train promotion.
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