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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1894
Page
3
News of Kansas reports Emporia Normal students organizing golf practice with a full course described. The item notes golf supplies being prepared and a demonstration of the game, highlighting health benefits and suitability for various ages.
A youthful colored man named Will Perry claimed age to register. Police and sanitary officials including Deputy Commissioner Frank L. Witteker and Commissioner Yount assisted to verify age, Perry stated he was born to 3878 and was finally registered despite questions about his age.
A Wallingford Connecticut pair named Yale sought probate records claiming descent from Elihu Yale founder of Yale University. They traveled to New Haven to verify rumors of a $200000 trust for heirs. After consulting Prof Dexter and reviewing records they abandoned the quest as unfounded.
A United States report from Matamoros notes the Wilson tariff raises trade with northern Mexico. Dressed hides mules and horses surge alongside usual exports as spring business looks bright. Livestock had been halted by the McKinley act with a 30 tariff on horses and mules, effectively prohibiting live exports until September 1.
Guatemala's Minister Arriaga dismisses Oaxaca dispatches predicting war with Mexico as false. He says boundary talks with Mexico are routine and not near a crisis. Dr Parkhurst urges support for fallen women, urging society to aid rather than ostracize.
Secretary Hoke Smith asked War to send troops to quell lawlessness in Indian Territory, while express firms warn of rising robberies and losses. Officials say statehood is the remedy, not marshals. Reports detail train robberies, large losses, and calls for federal troops or statehood to end the violence.
The Chamber of Commerce has urged the Portuguese government to accept Peavlant’s offer to send Boers to relieve Louren?s at Delagoa Bay. The town remains under siege by Kafir forces, with business ruin and epidemic threats cited as conditions.
A 24 member Yale committee has revised the commencement plan with English influence. The president will give the only speech, in English, while alumni dinner remains. A new officer called tutor will introduce candidates and oversee honorary degree qualifications.
Rev Spoon Sungatadt leads eighty Norwegian farmers toward Bella Coola country to establish a new Norwegian settlement in the British Columbia mountains. They plan mixed farming and deep sea fisheries with an expected population of around 5,000 and a capital of 50,000. A community program and New England dinner fundraiser are announced for October 24 at the corner of Sixth and Quincy to aid Orphans Home and Associated Charities.
Rock Island Route announces sale of harvest excursion tickets to Keensweed New Drexien and Deming at first class fare plus two dollars round trip with stop overs allowed. Tickets valid twenty days from sale date. Dallas and Heture October 20 and November 6 with two day transit limit. round trips to Dallas for state fair and exposition at fifteen. Also ads for De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Snow’s Pine Expectorant and Peerless Steam Laundry.
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