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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1895
Page
8
In railroad circles a Hustbound Santa Fe train fatally strikes a man near Argentine. Local officials investigated the incident as a fatal crossing accident with a preliminary report awaiting further details from the railway. The identity of the deceased was not released pending family notification.
An unknown man was struck and killed by Santa Fe eastbound train No. 4 half a mile east of Argentine Ras. The engineer reported stopping short of the man and the body was sent to Angaattne. Also notes a derailment chase near Meriden and other railroad incidents and personnel movements across the line.
Mr and Mrs Poster were returning from Kansas City where they were delayed by stiffness of Mr Foster. The H W Daub superintendent of the Rock Island water service inspected the Hor ton water works yesterday. Agent Houston and Miss Sullivan were married at the residence of BM Van Cleve on Lincoln street Rev C M Sheldon officiating. A A Scott of the Santa Fe law department and W J Baldwin visited Cottonwood Pails for a fishing trip and returned with a string of eighteen.
A chaotic scene unfolds on Kansas Avenue as a lone man explains a penitentiary moment from Himan Hearts to a small audience. Logan calls for action as a shooter is dragged from the stage, the crowd reacting more intently than theatergoers who pay $1 for seats.
In Topeka and surrounding areas, events include Eastern Star hosting a reception, and Charles Burton appearing in police court after a late night incident. Northeastern Rusved Medical Society meets in Whiting with Drs Sheldon, Minney, and McVey attending from Topeka. A Topeka social by the Christian Endeavor society features songs by local composers. Willits of New Jersey opened Washburn College lecture series on Sunebias, while university chapels featured William in address. County meetings for the Republican central committee scheduled for late October into November. Cabinet photos of Bisons Thomas Vail ordered from New York by Grace Cathedral engravers. Topeka resident Samuel Potnitz returned from Russia with family, noting many emigrants may return home for funds. Central National Bank appeals district court ruling over notes secured by stock, with stock-claim deemed predated and of limited value.
A seasoned ore buyer states silver will hold near current prices as smelters lock bullion for months with New York agencies and London buyers. Contracts for silver and lead processing charges vary, but daily figures mostly reflect broad lots. production in Colorado Utah and western districts continues into the new year.
The Montana Supreme Court ruled the new gambling law constitutional. In Butte public gambling rooms reopened after the ruling as licensing provisions remain in effect. The decision upheld the state’s gambling framework and allowed continued operation under license.
A fictional Nevada dukedom sale draws attention from Francis G. Newlands and other figures. The piece notes a $10,000,000 bid and a $1,000,000 offer, with Newlands considering Italy to inspect the goods before a possible purchase. It sketches Newlands’s political career and ties to Nevada railroad and mining interests.
A profile of Mme. Adam, Joliette Lambert, founder of La Nouvelle Revue, describing her influence in French politics and culture. Notes her early life, marriages to M. Adam the senator, leadership of a republican salon, and role in shaping literary publishing as a rival to Revue des Deux Mondes. Mentions her age, appearance, and color preferences, plus interest in American women’s progress and a Japan banking note.
The St. Louis Republic essay notes global customs marking married women. It contrasts American habits with European, German, Little Russian, New Guinea, Wadai, African, and Mongol practices, describing head coverings, haircuts, tattoos, ear and lip perforations, grass ornaments, and baskets as symbols of matrimony.
A clever woman devised a simple device to help a bachelor thread a needle. The tale notes the necessity of invention born from frustration with professional button sewing and aims to comfort multiple readers, not just the unmarried. The description hints at a practical yet ingenious tool created to ease a repetitive task.
Fragmentary text describes making an item called the "friend" with ribbons, canvas, needles, and spools. It details exact measurements and assembly steps, including felled edges, eyelet holes, and bow-tied spools. Additional notes touch veranda seating ideas and historical fork chronology.
The World Medical Institute announces a liberal October offer with one month of free treatment for chronic diseases, including medicines, examinations, consultations, and orthotic services. Prominent assurances claim graduates and success stories, with consultations in English, German, French, and Spanish from offices in Topeka and Kansas City.
North Topeka items record visits by J. B Crockett to Kansas City and greetings from A W South and Mrs Petro's family. Mentions Arnold delaying departure, BT Payne’s Kansas City trip, and Beloit resident Mrs Mitchell returning home. Local ads promote The Magnet Restaurant, A J Peadit fruit and confectionery wholesale, and J Graves & Co fur goods and wagon tops.
New York October 22 reports Jake Schach challenges Frank Lue for a $10,000 match with a $1,000 to $6,000 loss option. Schach doubts backers exist and says he would play for $8,000 to $14,000 in a format with games in New York and Chicago.
Charles Wolff wins council approval to build a packing house on Quincy Street. A stone basement is already in place with crews digging and preparing the site. The four story brick addition will house offices and shipping rooms with a larger workforce planned as spring work begins.
A sweeping account traces the Mafia birth to Palermo’s 15th century revolt and a death cry Morte al Franco. It describes a lover’s murder of a French sergeant and how whispered vengeance birthed a secret society named Mafia to resist oppression.
A divorced woman formerly Nellie A. Matson restored her maiden name after a December 12 1883 decree Ongoing court action shows she had used Nellie Majoron before reclaiming Matson. The attorney failed to note the name restoration.
The forthcoming department report notes coal production in 1903 fell to 25,416,990 tons from 47,108, coords, with anthracite down 3.6 million tons and bituminous production down 3.6 million tons. Mined in Pennsylvania and surrounding regions, the coal industry sees a smaller workforce despite increased mining activity in certain districts. Industry figures show reduced output across coal categories and rising employment in mining locales.
A Washington Post tale centers on a wealthy Alexandria man obsessed with his money and his silk hat. He clings to it daily, though frugality forces a worn daily hat. the story recounts visitors bringing a boy and a girl when news arrives the man has become a father.
The fragment notes a western location associated with Minera Water and mentions Cate and Trey. W Pamsis and 12 W Bigath are referenced along with a street or avenue name H Fou Went avk. The readable text suggests a news item or notice involving local names and places, but details are unclear.
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