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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1895
Page
6
Secretary Price announced figures for the New Louisville Jockey Club showings at Lowville on October 21. Three stakes opened the season including the Kentucky Derby for 1507, Clarke Stakes, and the Oakes. entries reach 159 for the Derby, 237 for the Clarke, and 116 for the Oakes. Nominators include La Corrigan, W K McDonough, and Charles H Smith among others.
A Topeka society column notes recent visits by Theodore Hansman in Emporia and Walter Noble from a weeklong Kankas trip, with several locals attending the Mayberry Hayes wedding. It covers clubs, lectures by Prof James Black on world history since Rome’s fall, and numerous upcoming gatherings at homes and clubs including tea, cards, and receptions. A surprise party honors Mr and Mrs S Z Wright in Highland Park, with many attendees listed and refreshments served. The Fort Leavenworth Infantry and Cavalry School class of 07 is welcomed via a large reception, with city and garrison guests, decor, and committee leadership described.
In Wichita Falls news a claim surfaces that Keeloms Hats and Reelofs Hats offer the latest styles with new colors and up to date dimensions. The piece mocks rival “up to date” claims and promotes Roelot’s factory wares. Also dated October 21, a Wichita board of park commissioners met Saturday, cutting patrolmen from sixteen to twelve and planning further reductions.
Arrangements are set for President Cleveland and a large party to travel to Atlanta aboard the private car Wildwood. The train includes a twelve-stateroom Columbia section that can open to one suite and will serve as the president’s ride on the second section of the Southwestern vestibule limited leaving Washington at 2.
Ewing Herbert editor of the Mia watha World quotes a presidential ticket in its column led by Governor Mc Kinney of Gale for president and Gor ae Morr of Kansas for vice president. The piece suggests Morrill is actually a vice presidential candidate.
The probate court faced questions of Osmer Parish's sanity with reports of jealousy and confusion. Sheriff searches failed to locate Lim as the case moved toward trial at Su'dock. Parish and his wife and child were present in the district court, with officers continuing the hunt through the morning.
Bristow, governor Morritt's private secretary, moves family to Ottawa and starts the Ottawa Herald. He criticizes Attorney General Dawes and praises Warden Lynch amid prison details. Topeka conference at Fireside church opens with Dr Oldham and Bishop Thoburn visit. L H Marlin of Baker University to speak. Express rates to carry currency rise, hitting New York and St Louis. Dr William Shaw Bowen says Cuampas insanity report likely unfounded. change in Capos' decisions noted.
Local items report Judge Emery names J A Ledrucky as receiver for Everest State Bank after last week filing. Commissioner Frank Merald notes many residents are registering to vote and those moving since spring must re register. Police court records list I Morriston George Brittingham and John Woofy as intoxicated defendants. Judge Hazen rules against immediate sale of Bowley Bros drug stock pending stock attribution. Shove Greensjan promotes a Harriton area telephone venture with local men urged to buy $5,000 in stock. Louis Horacek remains listed at 111 East Fifth Street in American Hoy Ale. The trade in non intoxicating beverages shows growth with weather expected to boost sales. a cigar ad touts Two sizes 10c and 25c.
In St Joseph a woman travels from Liberty to have her will altered by attorney W J Courtney. In a store she recalls her missing arm from a bomb attack on January 26, 1875 and claims her sons would have faced capture elsewhere. She recounts Jesse Samners death and alleges a doctor removed his brain for preservation.
Cleveland will soon have a municipal flag. Susie B Hepburn of Coramicts won the contest and will be recommended to the city council. The design features three vertical stripes red white blue with a shield showing a hammer and wheel for manufacturing and a capstan with an anchor for marine interests. The lower shield includes a laurel wreath surrounding 1704 founding date. The colors symbolize patriotism.
Pro. Alexander of the Smithsonian confirms ongoing volcanic activity after two weeks of light earthquakes and black smoke observed from a smaller peak in the Olympic mountains. Ben Pettigrove and Charles Sully, Port Townsend hunters, report the smoke bursts and plan to locate the volcano. Sightings south of Port Townsend and lower Sound are linked by residents as a small volcano-like eruption. Alaska boundary tensions rise as locals refuse annexation to British Columbia, with talk of resistance and a possible fight over the border.
A Catholic anniversary marked the dedication of diocese churches with a solemn high mass at 10 30 am in the Church of the Assumption. Dean Hayilen conducted the celebrant alongside Father Ludosa as deacon and Father Topeka as subdeacon. A sermon was delivered by Father Hayden.
Paris dispatch reports the death of John W. Mackay Jr after a steeplechase fall at a chateau finca circle course. He suffered a leg fracture and spinal injuries, paralyzed from the waist down, and died after treatment. Mrs Mackay and her children are in London while his mother tours Normandy with Lady Marty Lloyd.
A muddled local report lists a bicycle race win over George Alsadorf in 1896, concert arrangements by the Bootiiih society, school attendance figures with 2000 absences, sermons at Leavenworth and St Jonny’s, plus a Westminster Presbyterian talk on industrial work for colored people. Maggie Alleli elected president of the Westminster Christian Endeavor. rental ads seek a double seat and a carriage. Atlantic Cable subsidy noted. Brest to New York direct cable planned to support existing lines. Subscriptions urged for the Daily State Journal.
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