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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1895
Page
5
B Bradford voices opinions on diphtheria debates, arguing against vaccination and public health measures. The column criticizes prevailing medical warnings and defends personal choice amid evolving health guidance.
The Topeka council meets to discuss a diphtheria epidemic with no decisive measures taken. A three member committee is appointed to study containment methods, while Mayor and city officials face criticism over public health reporting and action.
The district term opens with jury choices and trials. Murder defendant Richard DeBarrows faces a three day murder trial starting Monday at the Mulvina ranch near Resayville. Other Monday assignments include State vs Richard DeBarrows for murder and State vs Everett Wright for burglary and larceny.
Ambiguous text notes marriage activity as a barometer of prosperity in Topeka. References include Judge Elliott and District Judges, with mentions of weddings, masquerades, and social events tied to the Capital Savings Association. Names and dates are unclear due to OCR errors.
The Democratic state central committee met briefly at the Throgo last evening, called to order at 4 o clock and adjourned a few minutes later. About thirty members attended with Charme Recherdien as chair, Cal W. Lomison presiding during the discussion of Chas K. Holliday for chief justice. The resolution was adopted only after contention, Frank L Webster voting against the action as too late for committee action, and the minutes show the committee adjourned afterward.
A night of music and dancing on Smoky Row ends with Mary Wade and others detained. Investigators report a plan to flee, with a colored beauty identified as Mace Wade and others involved. Wade produced $30 at the station, denying the broader transaction, while a missing Mary remains unlocated.
Ex Deputy Sheriff Gan Him Seatte refers to Ruyhkendall a thirty year old who sought placement in the probate court for guardianship. Judges Wood ordered the boy to the reform school at the request of his parents after prior misconduct. He had led a model life but recently relapsed into old ways.
Engineers gather for the Santa Fe proper executive committee convention at Knights of Pythias hall, two days of discussions on local grievances. The May concerns centered on misunderstandings, with most issues resolved after explanations, and officers to be elected for the coming year.
Mr Black on the EW Train reports plans for a new California limited by the Santa Fe from Chicago to Los Angeles. The service promises Pullman sleepers and drawing room cars, with rapid speeds and no coach changes, competing with the surging Pacific Limited. Messrs Beack and associates of Topeka and Kansas City festivities figures speak on business timing.
J B Thomas will preach his farewell sermon at the Railroad M C A tomorrow at 3 pm. John Ash, machinist in the Santa Fe Shops, went to Chicago yesterday for two weeks. Twenty four new members have been added to the Railroad M C A this week. Sante Fe Engineer Ei Polley and Pigeman Franc take a two weeks vacation in Grand Junction Colorado. Thomas promoted to conductor of the MA B accommodation. W Scott, former conductor, on a mail train. Chief Clerk Jones reports lull rain through the state. Elkhera dancing club of Santa Fe shop dancers will give their last date October 1. Pieces enticed for a new Santa Fe round house. Trainmaster Tice reports two to five extra trains running.
Moving United States regiments shift over the Santa Fe from El Paso to White Water New Mexico and Holbrook Arena Also from Holbrook to El Reno Indian Territory and from White Water to Bert Sil Indies Territory Several transfers are planned but not yet decided An observation car A passenger car undergoing remodeling to be used as a design car on the Southern Pacific Coach No 97 will be rebuilt into a special car numbered 21 by Heisnecht and the same road records show heavy traffic on Kansas City lines
Scattered items from the state house discuss Mark Miller as a leading storyteller, a trial in a district court, and conditions around the state bank commissioner’s office. It notes a landscape artist hired for the grounds, a mandamus suit dismissed, and governor Morrill ordering changes in officer purchase practices amid partisan waste concerns.
Disjointed notes report a variety of local happenings from Greeneald show windows to a Snodar school rally on Indianola street. Mentions include a county Sunday school convention crowd from the country, a regular school board meeting discussing new text houses and cameras, and upcoming lectures at First Congregational church.
The Shawnee county Sunday chessesmrantica service attracted more attendees than the Aferation. Rev. AE Wagser spoke for three carters of an hoct on the subject Ting Ling in Sunday School Work. He urged ministers and teachers to attend to scholars and engage business leaders’ influence. Music was a notable feature and satisfactory.
In this era the article extols spectacles and eye care as scientific miracles. It lauds Prof Samuels of 696 Raness Ave for his medical knowledge and ethical standards, noting decades of effort and ongoing curiosity in medical advances and patient relief.
The AOUW lodge invited Ira Garbrick to the initial degree at 420 Sansas Avenue. Will Z Wheeler resigns as state agent of the National Benevolent Society and plans to move to Sirmisghem Alabama, with Willie as associate manager of the Birmingham Bestsess College. Less than a month after James P Ballard wed Miss May Linson on September 10, 1855, Ballard abandoned his bride and never returned.
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