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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1895
Page
3
The Leading Institute in the West advertises scientific treatment for chronic and rare diseases. It claims specialization in nervous system disorders and rheumatism with a monthly fee of five dollars and home visits for those unable to pay, offering consultation and treatment plans through physicians.
Internal Revenue Collector Morris ruled the Keeley Institute at the Soldiers' Home is not taxable as a separate entity under liquor license law. Governor Smith supported the view that the Home’s operation permits taxation and Keeley Institutes not run by the government pay licenses for three years. The issue arose from whether the institute’s liquor license applies to the home’s alcohol distribution in care services.
Sheril Elwell and Lenore, with officers from Orsiqua, chased a gang near Sedalia, arresting a man named Leroy Kangar who pleaded guilty to multiple theft charges. Also reported: Lancaster dispatch details a discharged freight crew, independent state senate candidate efforts, and regional crop pest notes.
An OCR laden review recalls Bowery theater performances and a sensational scene with Steve Brodie’s leap from the Brooklyn Bridge. It notes a wealthy New Yorker bragging of money, a young debutante, and a minstrel-like cast including William Mitchell and H. Crandell. The curtain rises on a dramatic bride scene, with crowd reactions and a marching musical finale.
An古 unclear note discusses past epidemic control concepts. It asserts that continuing public gatherings and schools may have helped halt spread, suggesting that grouped protection could be safer after long historical stretches. The piece emphasizes communal actions over dispersed measures.
Judge Wood reported his son Tom slightly improved after a barnyard accident near Clay Street. Tom collapsed unconscious with severe injuries following a horse kick and plunge. Physicians held a consultation and expressed cautious hope for recovery as he remains in a stupor and nonresponsive.
In a filed case the city of Kanporia seeks to compel Judge Handelph Mandamierd to issue an order authorizing annexation of four adjacent properties. Judge Rendulph declined jurisdiction and the city appeals to the Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus to force the order.
Washington October 4 Isaac Bassett longtime assistant doorkeeper of the Senate and friend of Daniel Webster is seriously ill at his home in Washington After returning from New London Conn his condition has grown critical His advanced age of seventy six further diminishes his odds of recovery Bassett has spent sixty four years of his life in service at the Capitol in various positions
The Democrats of Omaha and surrounding county backed the Citizens' Reform movement in last night's primaries, aiming to purge public plunderers and pursue honest city county governance. A Hill City dispatch reports a mysterious illness and a stylized crime scene motif appearing in local notices, while a Pittsburgh laundry advertises new collars and cuffs.
Exhibition mile possible after Kansas City and Wichita events as Topeka organizers race to secure Patchen George Hurquart and other horsemen confirm strong entry plans with twenty two horses and bids to lure owner John G Taylor of St Louis. Kansas City and Wichita results noted along with football and track results from Holton to Topeka.
The Armenian quarter of Constantinople endures scenes of heart wrenching violence as Turkish mobs attacked Armenians during Monday night rioting. Reports claim at least 300 to 500 killed in Semal Shemak Gheliputsa and Antokudach Pass actions, with widespread assaults on women and children and a mass exodus of refugees to the patriarchate church which houses around 900 Armenians.
List of goods with reduced prices for a brief two hour window from eight to ten Saturday morning. Items include chamber set, coal oil, shoes, suit of clothes, tub, tin cups, stove pipe, Gunpowder Tea, granulated sugar, coffee, lard, trimmed hat and banquet lamp with marked discounts. Many items show substantial reductions from regular prices.
A Santa Fe official and G W Hixon discuss why the city railway did not run extra streetcars to meet Kansas City excursion trains. The Rock Island excursion earlier caused high costs. the company will not again run extra cars despite public demand.
The Well Known Writer Hjalmar Wjorih Hoyesen died in this city today of heart failure. Born Frederikavarrs, Norway on September 2, he earned three university degrees and taught languages at Caltech and Carnegie Mellon. He served as a German professor at various institutions since 1874, producing notable works in English such as Gunner and A Norse Man's Fulfillment, plus many juvenile stories.
A young boy named John Moyer, son of George Meyer and Morgan Moyer, living on Sit Eanens avenue in Nort Topeka, fell into a tub with scalding water while his mother was absent. The accident occurred at 10:30 AM and by noon the child was reported resting easily.
The estate of the late railroad klas le is appraised with personal property at 80094.54 and real estate at 200 with a total realty value of 15224549, surrogate Fitzgerald signed reports by Devid DeClurs as appraiser noting possible inheritance tax. Slow collections cited in other notices from firms Cureaco and S Markholder & Co.
Agent Teeter of the Fare Mall agency arrives with the Indian boy to Evanston Wyoming for trial in a double killing tied to a shooting in Jackson Hole. Governor Brown meets with Mayor Telerata and authorities decide to back the governor.
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