19 Oct 1895
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1895
Page
1
Mary Bishop's case unfolds with multiple leads and witnesses from Topeka and Leadville. Mrs J C Rogers and Mrs Vanderpool face scrutiny as Marie Bishop’s alleged concealment travels through households and a sugar mill train stop. The letter to Mrs Bishop and a Topeka Journal update tie the case to the APLA and local schools.
Ovide Musin the famed violinist will give a concert at Library Hall a week from Monday evening October 8. He plans a four year world tour with several appearances in the West before returning. Willis B Edminster will manage the tour. In Topeka today he promotes the event and notes Musin’s rise in this city. The Joint Keeper Pleaded Guilty. Henry Hank Frowkridge pleaded guilty to buying a joint at 717 Fifth street. Judge Perry fined him $100, and he will serve 100 days on the rock pile due to lack of funds. This action closes the joint for about 190 days.
The Capital newspaper faces foreclosure with $419,000 owed. John R Mulvane and others may gain control. Lawyer J D Stetarland and J Baker anticipate a receiver and bid process. Potential buyers include Greer of Windset and investor W L Boyce with Chicago backing. depositions to occur next week in Wichita.
Diphtheria is raging in Rey county with twenty five or more severe cases. Schools in the region have closed as a precaution. Frat. John Deitrich of Emports is visiting Superintendent Da: on as a guest.
Dr G P Scott state veterinarian reports golden rod causes death of many horses in lumber regions. He notes three years of unexplained mortality totaling over 1009 head, with no cure. Affected animals waste away in three weeks to three months, turning from fat to skeleton.
Consul General Williams in Havana forwards the third quarterly production and export report of Cuban sugars compiled by Joaquin Garcia to September. The island shows partial crops with Spain, Great Britain, and Canada among top buyers. Great Northern confirms a plant revival in Chicago with 600 ton capacity, expanding to multiple cities.
Detroit report quotes Mayor Pingree on potato crop success and welfare relief. He notes 60 000 to 80 000 bushels grown on about 300 acres, aiding about 1 510 people. He highlights self reliance, farming as a response to poverty, and the educational value of the potato patch program.
A damaged account reports Gov McKinley and allies aboard a special Ohio Central line car that jumped a switch or was thrown off as the car passed. No injuries. Other details include a New York bank weekly statement noting reserve increases and loan decreases, with the bank holding excess reserves.
The Spiritualises host a festival jail social at Lincoln Post Hall on Tuesday evening October 22. A dance incident involved a young lady at Capitola Lodge per court records. Mollie Geizlin plans to Topeka Saturday to accept an assistant secretary role with the state board of missions. George Delach, infant son of Mr and Mrs Adam Dusch, attended last night amid teething and croup. Dr B D Eastman faces a $1000 promissory-note suit in district court. The Orange Memorial Hospital has acquired the note and suit follows. Mrs Susan Riordan seeks Redley cure and faces police court debts. she tends the sick and drinks alcohol daily. Reclamation of its women is noted as a central concern.
Cinverany Oct 1 The Garfield family weighs in on Sherman's book with Harry Garfield declining to comment while affirming loyalty to Roscoe Conkling era positions The elder Garfield son says family letters papers and charges should be substantiated by documents The Wisconsin editor notes Garfield’s nomination speech and insists Garfield did not trade for the presidency and was carried to the nomination by public momentum
United States Senator John M Thurston departed San Francisco for Los Angeles to attend a brief stay before Congress reconvenes. He will resign as general solicitor to the Union Pacific and sever ties with the railroad prior to the next session, avoiding conflicts with Senate duties and upcoming rail legislation.
Defense lawyers press handwriting similarities between Dr. Gibson and the wrapper on Blanche Lamont’s ring as possible link in the murder case. Experts plan to testify to identical penmanship while noting broader implications for Dr. Gibson, with continued efforts to influence venue and jury perception ahead of the William case trial.
Mrs Katherine Ovenbaugh widow of a Fredericksburg fallen soldier rents a Topeka area farm to George W Wilson. He reportedly sold most of 40 bushels of potatoes and much of 40 acres of corn, prompting Ozentiough’s court petition. Justice Grover issued a temporary injunction and set a hearing for the 24th.
Crawford county attorney W W Morris has begun injunctions before Judge West of Ft. Scott against liquor in the county. Assistant Attorney Ganneall and W Cogswell with Attorneys General FB Tavox lead the prosecution as three to sixty cases are being pursued. Daily notes report diphtheria in Lovnstaleet with 1010 cases family of 4H revis. No new cases or deaths by 3 today. Public school attendance falls. Quincy school nearly empty. Weather: 52 degrees at Columbiana. forecast for Sunday fair and a bit warmer. First Congregational church tomorrow. pastor L Blakesley to read a sermon on Modern Morals. Christian Endeavor notes. Sunny morning.
The Gazette reports Britain ready to use force if needed as Salisbury and Chamberlain push ultimatums to President Crespo of Venezuela. Officials say demands for reperation after arrests of police deputies and inspectors at Arwan shape a boundary dispute with a Latin American republic and could involve metals if necessary. Washington will monitor since the issue affects Anglo American relations.
Reported plan by Charles Glewd to form a coffee company linked to Tehuantepec trade with Mexico. Widespread discussion includes Lawrence associates and Wm Patterson of New York, with lead figures listed and a project to develop coffee cultivation on a Gulf of Mexico land tract. A car and property transfers context is noted along with local Presbyterian events and a serious horse riding accident near Bell & Hatten’s stables.
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