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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1894
Page
4
The Topeka paper lists daily edition delivery by carrier at 10 cents a week to Topeka and suburbs and same price in Kansas towns with a chain system. Mail rates shown per six months and yearly options, with early edition pricing.
The State Journal proclaims greatest in Kansas average daily circulation for a dull three month period in 1834 with over fifty percent year over year gain. It lists subscription terms August 18 and indicates offices in the Tribune Building New York with Perry Lukens Jr. as manager and association memberships.
Weather notes forecast fair and warmer tonight and Friday for Kansas. The piece surveys a boiling political campaign with claims of close races between Republicans and Populists, mentions Prohibitionists and Democrats, and notes shifting civic ideals and housing growth in Topeka. It recalls past campaigns and sensational claims, reflecting a partisan atmosphere and public interest in elections and reform.
Opinion piece urges Civic Federation members to surrender partisan ties and judge city positions by competence alone. It argues reform to appoint nonpartisan leaders like city engineer, street commissioner, and scavenger, and cites parallels with Edison Electric Light Co. practices. The piece warns of political realignment among Democrats and Republicans, and notes local anecdotes from Severance, Atwood, and nearby towns about public life and civic commentary.
In Plymouth church, Dr Lyman Abbott denounces the American Protective Association’s anti Catholic stance and argues all Christians should oppose intolerance. He asserts the church itself does not condemn public schools and urges combatting bigotry in every era and in every heart, including attitudes toward the sick and wounded.
A long line of textile items with reduced sale prices presented in a compact catalog style. Dark cotton, muslin, prints, table linen, and dress goods listed with per yard prices and bulk yardage. Hosiery, handkerchiefs, and gloves offered at marked down rates, urging readers to buy before the sale ends.
S9 cents. Ladies' all Wool Ribbed Vests, our $1.00 quality, this week they will be 89c.
Stevenson & Co reports a full Topeka college chapel audience greeted Prof. Almond E Palmer in his first public elocution appearance. He delivered parts in European Guides and Vision of Sir Laudal with skill, captivating listeners. Palmer, praised for voice and dramatic power, showcased a range of readings and mimicry assisted by Misa Ennis Denison.
A milk depot and metal store operated by R E Jones at 121 West Street was boldly burglarized by intruders who pried the front door and rifled the cash drawer. Police report no clues to identify the thieves as they searched the premises for valuables.
The Sons of the American Revolution met at the State Historical Society. Dr J S Furber spoke on New Hampshire in the Revolution. D W Nellis described the Palatine settlement in Mohawk Valley from 1710 and the Oriskany battle. Wm T Scott read on the siege of Charleston. Membership now 33. next meeting is the third Wednesday in January.
Mrs. Annie Sloane of California spoke at a Philadelphia women’s meeting on dress reform. She wore a brown silk receiving gown with ecru netting and completed her outfit with a reform costume in navy velvet featuring knee-length knickerbockers and a long tailed skirt.
Fire department responded to three alarms within six hours. A barn at 1323 Logan Street owned by P. Mer-Fitt and used by Wood & Filcher burned, with 35 tons of baled flag and $250 damage. Two additional barns at 1919 and 3323 Kansas Avenue owned by Mrs. Irwin suffered about $50 each in loss. A small fire at 722 Chestnut Street owned by A. H. Rout occupied by George Britt caused around $10 damage from a stove pipe. A still alarm was reported at Nood station.
A Republican Flambeau Club parade formed on Second street and Kansas Avenue ending at the Copeland for speeches by Major H Morrill D R Anthony and J R Burton. A Met rapolitan ball gathering heard remarks by J W Moore and Don McClain. A Roanoke Rapids cotton mill project begins with a 24 set knitting factory and a 20 000 spindles mill employing about 1090 people.
General Kiger credits Trompe Benge for good service during a strict time as the army reports the department of health and safety faced notable strain. He notes the most important duty is maintaining year round troop readiness and preventing obstruction to interstate commerce. The memo states troop presence helped resume mail train service and enforce United States mandates without compromise.
A New York report from October 18 describes what is likely the first golf tournament for women in the United States, held at Morris County Golf Club in Rockaway Township New Jersey. The event showcases a strong field and trophy stakes, with club officers named and plans for prizes for both women and men. In a separate city update from Buenos Aires, Brazil, October 11, news notes repair delays on a wirehip ship bound for France as federal troops assist regional authorities in Grande do Norte.
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