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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1895
Page
5
A Kansas foreclosure action notes Judge Foster in Topeka handling mortgage overloads. Sizable assets, including a theatre property, are involved with bids, releases, and court orders issued in Leavenworth and surrounding districts as parties press for relief and repayment.
A note from Pitaburg Pens indicates Walter Sohn is not at his listed address and may be traveling toward Turon with a horse. authorities report no trace since he left Huron for Atchison and Turon last week. A letter arrived yesterday from him at Pitaburg, Poss.
Thad Hoptiaes named pastor at Noth Congregational Church now serving Episcopal church in Emporia. David Hartaire, father of Mrs WD Gassett, injured by a hired man at his residence west of the city, now recovering from serious injuries. Barn fire on TSCL Harelsas street scorches two letters, contents valued at $125 total loss. Second Kansas Blue Army militia to meet in Topeka October 6 for thirty fifth anniversary of the Hat e of the Binn if weather permits, in city park. Fire Presbyterian church social scheduled this evening with members and friends invited. Musical program by Miss Wars, Harry Overholt, Albert Hoby, Frank Anderson. Topeka Bee Chorus under Mrs Merwditts. “Yrifies” to be discussed by Mrs Chace. Bijou open tonight for those seeking a smoke at 503 Kansas avenue.
A fraught scene unfolds as a vagrant intruder breaks into a widow’s cabin before sunset, threatened by rain and hunger. The intruder bargains with the widow over shelter and her five children, while tense exchanges reveal motives and a grim resolve on both sides. Nearby reports from the Detroit press and New York journals mirror themes of danger, desire, and social strain in urban life.
A health scare in town centers on red pimples and sores after shaving in several barber shops. Patients blame careless razor and towel use, while Dr Powell notes a contagious skin condition spread by shared tools. Calls grow for two clean towels per customer and better shop hygiene to curb the outbreak.
Greeley Colorado prepares for Potato Day with Nori and South Lincoln parks filled with vegetable boxes and tables. Thousands of pounds of potatoes from 1 1/2 to 5 pounds each will be on exhibit alongside Rocky Mountain trout. A large pond center stage will hold dishes, while a 100 bushel Dutch oven underground near Muinatreet will keep potatoes hot for visitors.
Oct 15 report notes Ulkrichsville street sale drew more than 12 000 spectators as a Ritx and trades parade followed. Agricultural products lined booths while a Wild West stage coach robbery tableau entertained crowds along Third Street and nearby venues.
The streets and railroad station in Alsace Lorraine were crowded as Emperor William and Empress visited to the Chateau Urville route. Baron Von Hammerstein welcomed them at the station while veterans associations and school children cheered and showered them with flowers. The Frederick monument at Woerth will be unveiled Friday.
Paris Oct 15 The powers and Russia cannot allow Japan to establish a stringent protectorate over Coram. dangerous complications threaten the Ching Japan settlement as intervention's results may be compromised. Yoromama Oct 13 An imperial ordinance bans Japanese from visiting Cores without government permission. Griffe and Lavigne Arrested New York Oct 13 Two men from the Empire Athletic club Maspeth fight, arrested on a minister's warrant for planning to break the law by engaging in a plot. Right Carrings Makers' Trust Creveraxy Oct 15 Nearly 1,000 delegates plus others attend National Carriage Builders association meeting to form a price and output control cartel. Wrecked by a Broken Frog Exmers Oct 15 Norfolk and Western passenger train wrecked between Blueheld and Kenora. baggage, mail cars, and second-class coach derailed. 76 passengers injured.
The Topeka Academy of Medicine and Surgery met at A C U W hall. Dr E Sheldon reported three treated lockjaw cases amid high death rates. Dr G Stewart reviewed antitoxine use in diphtheritic cases, citing a Starr case where serum aided recovery. Stewart urged using antitoxine early in diphtheria. after decline, it hastened the end.
An old tale from eastern Palestine and Asia Minor describes a myth of a third eye in the back of the head, once kept open by faithful in view of the mountain. Moses reportedly ordered the rear eye closed after Sinai, leaving humans with two eyes as now.
The youth Logan nervously declares his deep feelings to Miss Mildred in a tense scene. He admits he may not return unless she answers his plea. He speaks of the risk of seeming hasty and his inability to think, only feel, as he asks for her support.
The saying notes that prudence, while cautious, often prevents a man from achieving greater fortune. It observes that prudence can limit bold attempts and potential gains, suggesting caution may hinder success more than it aids it.
A. A. Stewart of Manhattan is removed as superintendent of the deaf and dumb institution at Olathe. H. Hammond of Chicago appointed as his successor, having previously led deaf institutes in Iowa and Arkansas and now running a school for the deaf in Chicago. The advertisement touts four remedies and urges purchase at J. K. Jones' Drug Store.
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