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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1894
Page
4
The State Journal issues terms of subscription for the daily edition delivered by carrier at 10 cents a week to Topeka and suburbs or by mail for three months or one year. A weekly edition is also available at 59 per year.
The State Journal proclaims greatest in Kansas average daily circulation. A current report notes a rise during three dull months of 1804 with an over ninety percent increase. Data shows total copies printed, with Perry Lukens Jr. managing the New York bureau at 73 Tribune Building.
Weather forecast for Kansas tonight and Tuesday calls for fair, warmer conditions with southeast winds. The page also comments on Topeka policing, Li Hung, Oliver Wendell Holmes’ death, and a critical view of state politics, noting Democratic and party dynamics, election reflections, and public sentiment.
The piece argues Senator David B. Hill is the Democratic anchor for New York’s governorship, criticizing Tammany Hall and Platt allies. It warns Hill’s victory could propel him toward the presidency, while noting the state’s bosses will shape the campaign and turnout across the slum and intelligent vote.
A jumble of brief items from Kansas towns describes corn juice ventures at Nickerson, local petty incidents in Kinsley and Ness City, and various rumors. It notes a Missouri farmer settling in ITono county, a bridle theft in Kinsley, and mischief at county conventions. It mentions dancing clubs in Strong City and comments by Governor McKinney to traveling salesmen as well as local ads and odd anecdotes about photographers and newborns.
Francis M. Star will assume the duties of the county treasurer tomorrow morning. His bond of 250000 is approved with 10,000 sureties each including AK Rodgers George Nell J Strohm J B Rowles J B Connell John Dickey Philip Keck W Black Led Atwood J S Walker Thomas Quayle J P D Garriger W A Cartier Db Wand T W Harrison Samuel If Moore A W Padgitt J N Robinson J Mauser J A Baxter Jona Porter Thomas Buckman Philip Lux Uriah Carlo and additional bondsmen in the persons of J D Warner Gee K Flanders D N Pee James Sinwart RD Farnaworth M F Stout J W Vawter and ae Snyder and T K Thomson. County commissioners have been reviewing the books of the present treasurer A K Rodgers with James P Rowley Cary Jameson as associate examiners. The process is a formality and the treasurer’s office may be closed about a week.
Four executions were held today by Sheriff Borige to liquidate delinquent costs. The sales included properties on Thurston Place and Harrison Street, plus a lot on Solseyrs street, with judgments ranging from 600 to 710 dollars. American Savings Bank and Milton Burnett were involved in separate cases.
Governor Lewelling, traveling via Kansas City toward Troy, declined to address published charges about lotteries. A Kansas City Times reporter pressed him, but he smiled, waved, and refused to comment, saying it is not the proper time to talk.
Judge C G Foster, recently improving in health, is strong enough to preside at the U S District Court session opening in Leavenworth today. Deputy Marshal Dillard brings four prisoners for trial this term. Notable defendants include Janes Tyler of Topeka and B J Vanderrberg jailed on fraud charges amid recent Vanderberg protests by the Free Thinkers. J D McClue, key witness, was killed in Kansas City last week.
North Topeka note with Vetta McLaughlin returning from San Marcial N M HM Ulyssis Seal plans to buy land in southern Florida for fruit growing Rev H C Childs of Oakland led the Presbyterian church service as pastor vacancy continues Mrs E D Davis returned from a long visit in Raton NM Ed her son accompanies her home then returns Canon City couple Charles Conkle welcomed infant daughter Bishop Vincent to lecture on That Boy's Sister at Baptist church October 17 tickets 25 cents for sale at post office bookstore A colored flambeau club organized on this side with fifty four members and a drum corps attachment George Abernathy captain W E Stewart Heutesast plan to leave uniforms by week’s end Local drugstore promotes homoeopathic remedies at A J Arnold Son 821 Kan Ave Surprise party for Miss Irene Power at corner Van Buren and Leurent Streets for her 14th birthday Friends Florence Campbell Pearlie Nash Annie Smith Clara Mitchell Clara Paine Leia Johnson Will Clime Sara Butterly Clifford Lutes Clarence Joughtelin William Swartz George Butterly Fred Smith New Christian church at Grant St and Central Ave dedicated debt free Programs include opening song invocation scripture lessons and sermons by local ministers Evangelists Hose Take Ayers Pills advertised Health ads for American Steam Laundry and Peerless Steam Laundry listed.
The Topeka Democratic group plans a large campaign parade at Hamilton Hall with fireworks, sky rockets, Roman candles, and fire wheels, starting at 7:30 p.m. Speakers include ex-Mayor R L Cof tan, David Overmyer, George W. Glick, Tom Fenlon, and Gen. W. Bish. About 100 Democrats will carry blank cartridge shotguns in a phema-like display.
Eight men gathered as Auburndale resident Wilson charged Sergeant Ieary Breale after a Populist rally at City Park. Steele grabbed Wilson at a crowd scene but found no pocket items and released him. The board heard both sides. the charges were withdrawn and Steele keeps his position. In political news, the House rejected a government bill recognizing the Jewish religion by a vote of 10 to 1.
Detective Montgomery Geing to stop the spree of train robbers near Emporia as ten robbers have created trouble recently. The Minnesota and Ontario Lumber Company stock dispute centers on a $140,000 claimed misdeal. Lord Roseberry has returned to Dalmeny Park after a visit to Scotland.
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