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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1895
Page
3
Three names K Hoover Geo Pass and Ticket Age advertise a set of six Albertype views of Rocky Mountain scenery. The offer promises delivery on receipt of fifty cents via money order, suitable for framing.
Dr David Dickason declared insane in Topeka probate court after head injury from war shell explosion and years of heavy drinking. He has tested his memory with legal talk to his witnesses and tried to direct court questions, while his wife and child witnessed his violent behavior and family distress. He will be sent to an asylum if space is available after county jail hold.
The Topeka board of education rejects Crane & Co. Excelsior readers amid sharp criticism. The piece faults 220 word vocabulary, repeated terms, misprints, poor grammar, and ill matching illustrations. It contrasts expert, years of study behind modern textbooks with the low quality shown in the Excelsior set.
Iola residents praise George Ro Peck for aiding railroad spur to their marble quarry and a new depot. An editor's brief meeting in Kansas City secured the spur in two weeks, and a Chicago letter led to depot construction despite receivership and bankruptcy. Peck's efforts are cited as pivotal in the improvements.
The Model Supply store in Topeka occupies the northeast corner of Sixth and Quincy. It features dry goods, silverware, notions, clothing, hats, boots, groceries, hardware, and a meat market with later cloak and millinery and a drug store. About 50 clerks, half women, were hired. hours are 7:30 am to 7:30 pm. Opening events include lemonade, coffee, and free refills for a period after the launch.
Hanley case continues as LeSay Johnson and Nebel plan to return the confectionery store to Gen. Manley Thursday evening after the current owners defaulted on payments. The owners deny any wrongdoing and say a prior burglary charge against Hanley will proceed to trial despite a claim of settlement. Hanley, living above the store, was accused by Jobson and Nebel of entering after hours to rob the till, while Hanley counters that they owe him money and accuse the prosecution of blackmail.
L J Wentzel seeks clothing and provisions for destitute Coronado township settlers in Kingfisher county Oklahoma. Four petitions signed by county and township officials claim heavy losses from drought and army worm. He will be at 722 Kansae avenue Topeka to collect aid amid widespread hardship.
A large crowd praised the Pickaninny Minstrel show last evening for the Orphans Home. Miss Laura Weidling excelled as interlocutor while Miss Baratini charmed with singing. Several acts impressed, including Lottie Steinberg’s kinetoscopes dance and the March of the Night Owls.
A collage of market briefs, jokes, and notices from a historical newspaper. It covers grain markets with wheat and corn receipts, London and New York price signals, and U.S. stock activity, plus a solvent Kansas dental relocation and miscellaneous small items. Names and places include Chicago, Liverpool, New York, and references to Cadahy and Armour.
Ausociated Press summary notes firmer wheat with Liverpool cables reporting damage to Russian crops. December opened higher, corn and oats showing mixed moves, and provisions firm on wheat strength. Cattle and hog markets show receipts and shipments with varied price movements. overall market activity described as fairly active with some weakness to the day’s close.
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