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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1895
Page
5
Miss Lewis stars in Cleo at the Grand where John Uriflich and company deliver a mixed revival. The audience filled the house. reactions varied as Lillie Lewis and Gritish Gimeell drew praise, while some scenes and pacing drew critique. The troupe moves west toward San Francisco with plans for further performances.
Lawyer Charles Johnson of Hiawatha traveled to Topeka to press Governor Morell on closing the Pullman employes business. Johnson represents the workers seeking enforcement of subscriptions owed by subscribers to the company. The capital stock is stated as 00 with a noted amount paid in by Minties Meyer bees.
In a public discussion Topeka physicians Dr Lindsay and Dr Powell criticized the city water supply as unsafe. They urged sewer construction in the East Ward, garbage disposal, stone pavements, and regular well testing. Wilder will read on “Turies” at an upcoming Wednesday talk.
The court's tie opinion discusses prior concessions and the United States role in managing Mutngusesr internal affairs. It notes France's suspected protectorate status, England and Germany interests, and a potential release on international comity if diplomatic grounds allow.
Reporter recounts a Kodiak voyage for N American Commercial Co. locals on St Paul village life, a United States commissioner's bid to curb Siwash beer production, and the $50 fines for drunkenness while hunters earned $51 per otter skin. Alaska strings include 400 residents, fading funds, and-wide interest as ships Lord Spencer and Achilles raise concern. Also notes a Hamilton ball tableaux performance by Third Presbyterian Church and Olney era diplomacy as Spain yields to U S requests, with Havana consul care.
October 172 fight plans put Steve Brodie on the card as referee for the Corbett bout. He must travel to New York and appear at each performance of his company tonight, with a potential remedy if he fails to comply. Manager Barry confirms a contract requiring his presence or alternate penalties.
The Red Men grand council in Chanute held its annual session with officers elected for Great Pocahontas Diehl Leavenworth and Great Jeanette Neubert Topeka among new leaders. Businesolisr Girard Five Burns Yupeka and May Price Cherokee named in the lineup as the spirited event wrapped with a formal installation ceremony.
A Washington dispatch says Mrs. Lalani Stanford remains hopeful that the Hguinet oenatee Stanford estate deed will be appealed and argued soon. Attorney General Harmon says little can be done until judges release their opinion in California last week. Mrs Stanford travels for Wernesith and will visit Montreal before returning home.
Licenses issued and marriages recorded by a probate judge including John Ocnbind and Lala Taylor with consent from Afr. and Stra Taylor, plus licenses to John C. Stuvally Emma Wattersay and others from Rossville, Peterboro, Capel Wack and Topeka with ages ranging from 21 to 23, noting witnesses and locations such as Uniontown and Topeka.
Fragments report deaths and local notes from Topeka with references to diphtheria deaths, prison reform discussions, clergy visits, and a Chicago legal scare. Names include J B Lynch, Rev Dr Moore, and B L Davies. Mention of Topeka child deaths and a pantomime of civic issues.
A distorted report from Tien Tain describes Li Hongchang’s first steam trip on a Chinese line. An English engineer drives the inaugural locomotive overcoming local superstition while a luxury private car entertains the viceroy. The palace orders removal of ornate furniture from the car after the journey.
Local barbers in Carcaco clash with city law over Sunday shop openings. Manager Eden and all barbers arrested, then bonded for appearance. Association vows to arrest Sunday duty barbers again, while Munsyar Haea pledges to stay open until the high court rules on constitutionality.
The largest gun ever seen in the United States is to be moved to the Asios Ironworks in the next days. It is heavier by ten tons than the Monterey's Hig Butar, and may cause the two malilurets of the battleship to rust before moving into position.
Judge Joseph M. Bailey of the supreme court died at 10 o clock last night after a several week illness. The passing ends a long career on the high court and local judiciary. A formal obituary and arrangements will follow.
In a rough frontier tale set near a bluff, Dora Dan and their mother confront a panther drinking water above a drying river. The animal stalks the family camp all night, killing a calf, then retreats after the dawn chase by horsemen, who later track the beast and skin it for a rug. The family moves to Bates County towns, while a note mentions the first American balloon ascent by Rittenhouse and Hopkins in 1782.
Fire Marshal Willwarth issued permits for several projects incl two story frame homes at 543 Fillmore Street and 301 Spruce Street costing 2000 each, additions to dwellings on Monroe Street and Clay Street, a frame barn on North Monroe and various other minor expansions totaling small costs, with multiple named owners such as T H Gebagan J Me Morgan and Charles Kistler.
Depew New York notes rumors Vanderbilt interests would lead a city railroad reorganization. Officials deny plans to centralize control or form a rival continental line, stating no such scheme exists and that reorganizing committees were only drafting a framework.
A damaged OCR item mentions a male named Hecht aged 32, with references to Spain and a battle context. It hints at a deposit or military notice, but the fragmentary text offers no clear event date, location, or organizational names beyond vague references to individuals and places.
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