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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1895

Page

5

Deep Water Harbor Conference Aims to Divert Funds

A Kievan source criticizes a Western States Deep Water conference held in Topeka. He alleges organizers from Texas and influential lawmakers seek government money for jetty projects, misdirecting funds from Gulf coast harbor work already approved. The piece portrays efforts to pressure Congress for further appropriations and highlights local political maneuvering.

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State House Notes of Interest Picket Co in Otice and Corridor

State notes on bonds and salaries cloud local governance as the fund commission phonased selina bonds to the amirantel 14,550. Delinquent taxes are sent to the state treasurer while the five stock secretary commission loses a member. Church wedding hinted as a massing event. Executive committee members listed with Goerercace EON and Marrill Way noted. Filing certificates deadline looms for ballot printing.

Tieme Oitee We School Fund Commission Selina J. We Jobson Gray Cord Topeka Iar Oftine Soles O CK. Holliday Dr . McLallin William Simon Baker EN. Myrill Wate C Anddsies

Weary Stumberes and the Park Arrest in City Night

In a chaotic scene at the city park yesterday Officer Johnson confronted Foster amid a drunken disturbance. Johnson struck with a club while trying to wake him, leading to Foster’s arrest after weapons and concealed carry charges surfaced. The incident coincides with church and election news from Topeka as local governance and religious matters unfold.

Stumberes Tistel Amit Charles Paster Johnson Wies Raterday Tobmaos Foster Exid Johnson Ater

Capital battle over Topeka Capital receiver bid

Judge Williams in Wichita's receiver case in Topeka considered appointing a receiver for the Capital company. Arguments centered on plaintiff creditors and stockholders rights, with claims of good faith purchases and concerns about mortgage security, as the court awaited further developments.

Hudaun Daily Capital Judge Williams Wichita Solitary Hodson Ths Wichita Engble Wuvnettee Topeka Willams United States Gisteidt Couett Williams Taker Inet Pameey Tc Linker J.D. McFariend Et Toranya J.B. Baker St Louis Kade Yupeta Capial Ag Toe Capital Company K. Hadean RH Welton Quinoaford Major Hudson J. B. Hudson Tr. Welch Major Hutton Mas Lim Thre Hs Tipeka Capital Company Jane Ant Ac J. EK Hudsen Timhe Baker Hunton Os Plain Sicek Mravelver Cereste Hudson Gavanty Mulvane Tt Quinton J B. Hodeoe J. KR. Tudaog Topeka Capital Company Mulruoe Merigogne

Restoration underway on Mexican Central car 451 in Santa Fe

A.A. Robinson’s No 451, the Mexican Central car in Santa Fe repair shops, receives multiple coats of paint and varnish. The dark quaker green exterior with aluminum trim and shaded brown lettering shows a polished interior, new kitchen box, and Baker heater, with four men at work and a planned departure to the City of Mexico next Monday under Mr. Robinson’s supervision.

Chasges Santa Fe Cara— Railroad Natew A. Robinson Waita City of Mexico Robinson

California Limited to Link Chicago and Los Angeles

Santa Fe announces a new California Limited train from Chicago to Los Angeles with through cars sleeper and dining car, reducing travel time by twelve hours. Train departs Chicago at 6 pm daily arriving Los Angeles at 11 pm on the third day. Topeka timetable changes discussed for westbound service. Several personnel changes and shop activity noted at Santa Fe.

Chiesge California Santa Fe Division Chicago Los Angeles Topeke Il Chook Asme Ottewa Cutol Empuria Reece Topeka East Bown Divalce Calefurdla Limited

Railroad notes on cattle shipments and staff movements

Large shipments of cattle move from Texas to Kansas City with seven Rock Island train loads passing Topeka last night. A Pier reports many Topeka visitors will stay for the week’s festivities. BR Hovey visits Fort Worth on company business. E E James in Argentine Kansas takes a week’s vacation. Santa Fe coal mines run at full capacity. Trainmaster Tice adds twenty extra brakemen due to rising traffic. List of employed men includes Goddard, McGirk, Hart, Cheater, Hackett, Snyder, Gateon, McCorkill, Cart, and others on Kansas roads.

Kansas City Texas Hecesind Topka A. Pier Eneral Rock Island Topeka BR Hovey Vicw Carrego, Rock Island and Texas Railway Fe Worth Vity Campany E. E. James Santa Fe Argentine Kansas George J Hartman Southern Division Wichita Arkanese Santa Pe Tice Topek G Geo Goddard W. McGirk HH. ‘Taekell N. Z. Hart LK Cheater G. H. Hackett B. Snyder E. J. Gateon W. R McCorkill C. 2. Cart

Santa Fe Bridge Gang Trucks and Tax Rolls Visit

Saline names and officials report Santa Fe crews working on a large pile driver in yards and a new flue near repairs for Leavenworth bridges. Tax agent Jamison travels with clerks through seventy six counties to collect rolls assessed last April, due November 1. Special trains run to and from Kansas City for the carnival and visitors.

Santa Fe Leavenworth R. K. Jamison Santa Hod S Eee

Presbyterians Urge Giving to End Debt for Mission Boards

In a church gathering, Dr Bailey stresses that true giving goes beyond dollars and cents, urging Presbyterians to donate time and effort to wipe out debt. He notes the denomination’s large membership and wealth, urging ongoing support for missionary boards to continue work among the heathen. Rev Chris Hayes warns against urban distraction and whitewashed pieties, urging adherence to traditional methods and steady support for missions amid church finanical strain. Choir and congregational singing closed the exercises.

Page Bailey Board of Missions Presbyterian Church Chris, Hayes Wyandotte Landangeroue Christian Endesvardon Tures Vear Sission Board

Pegleg McLafferty Birthday Confession to Judge

Pegleg McLafferty, claiming a birthday mix up, told Police Judge Ferry he drank heavily after a Fourth Street stumble near Kansas Avenue. He offered $20 as a settlement after a drunken episode, giving his age as 45 with a prior report listing 64, as officers recorded his intoxication and erratic behavior.

Dransenness Dguting Wien Kansas Avenue Fourth Street J. Birhday Ken Pegieg Gia Drunkari

Martin Nominated in McPherson County

The judicial deadlock broke yesterday as McPherson county delegation voted for Frank L Martin after a call to withdraw M P Simpson. Green county backed the nomination, and applause followed the ballot result. Electric Bitters advertised for elderly and weak digestion, 50 cents per bottle.

HuteMinsom Fe Kasttrokken Heremmsox Ban Gen Tareday Elphta Reso Sud McPherson County Martian KA. Alli- 00 McPherson Delegaten Seive M. P. Simpson McPherson GalogMios Frank L Martin Martin Wil Sho Cuarles Har- Yay J. K. Jones

Bond shuffle in gold brick case shocks Topeka court

In a Topeka supreme court scene, George Gordon’s bond was reduced from 2500 to 1600 with county attorney Safford endorsing the move. Captain Waters and Judge Webb pressed a bond offered by P. J. Coney, backed by an editor’s endorsement from the Topeka Capital. Clerk Brown and the court watched as the cash was handled and the attorneys collected fees regardless of the outcome.

Hudson J. H. Mnivane David Martin Harry Safford Joe Waters George Gordon Jackson County Judes Eldridge Gordon P. H. Coney Supreme Court J. G. Waters W. C. Webb C.J. Brown Duwe Captain Waters H. C. Sefford Alorney Judge Webb Brown P. J. Coney Coney PB. H. Coney Jeter Captain Watere Major Hudson Mr. Brown Fueoolimater Maivana Waters Hank of Topeka J. KR. Hudson O. Kd R Malvane Morans Safford Jawyers K. Brows Jaco Magen Kaneea

Snapshot items from Topeka home news

Random notices report Bla new place move next week and a billiard hall shift from 914 to 519 Kansas. State treasury funds stand at 1 250 000. A birth in the Rewer family. multiple generations photo session. race entries in Kansas City. beverages and peculiar dining detail from Topeka. Supreme court session ends when a bet is placed. Trainmaster Tice estimates Topeka visitor numbers.

F.rigby Bla Carl Jockbeck Kansas Phowgrap Noman Supreme Court Tice Santa Fe Topeka

The Star Grocery Low Price List

The Star Grocery advertises rising patronage and guaranteed satisfaction. It lists numerous items with prices and quantities including flour, canned goods, cereals, baking ingredients, rice, pasta, jams, condiments, and meats, highlighting low prices and a broad assortment. The ad emphasizes value, new stock, and availability at Topeka, with frequent product names and brands mentioned.

Public notices and scattered local items from Topeka era

A series of brief notes from Topeka and surrounding areas recounts court adjournment honoring Judge Robert Crozet, parental name changes, a Topeka woman injuring her ankle, a letter from Republic County about diphtheria, a congressman’s waterway remarks, relocation plans for a college room in Washington, election rumor corrections, and a rheumatism case. Also updates on the Mariposa wreck near St. Jones and Newfoundland piracy protests amid broad regional chatter.

Guchilla Escape Spurs Wild Beasts Rescue Effort

A tiger escaped during a matinee at the Hingi fey Brothers menagerie injuring keeper James Hillery and a hospital patient in Kunmes City after the monkey caused chaos. General Munesr and Gen. Mat bane oversee the recovery as doctors assess the injured and the animal control team recaptures the creature.

Hingi Fey Brothers Chrelis Ferosigus Euritis James Hillery Wild Beasts Gobin Racapeaat Biles Kunmes

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