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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1894
Page
3
Kansas items report Lewelling promises a steady job for EB Hum amid police chief Ham misconduct and a police commission investigation. Wichita notes a 14 year old girl’s suicide attempt and Atchison details a jar robbery. Transport and arson incidents follow in Parsons, Hiawatha, and Entport, with hog cholera spreading in Emmonia County.
The Franklin county convention nominated candidates including SLD for probate judge J. Hellarrison for Wells villeg clerk, W. B. Cusick for county superintendent EL AL Stalley for county attorney and W. H. Gamble, amid withdrawals and party tensions. Separate notes mention church consolidation and local criminal events raising concerns over violence and safety.
Jasper Carter, previously jailed in federal court for a post office fraud, was arrested with two officers after attempting to cash a forged check at Mrs Kitchen’s near the Rock Island depot. The draft bore forged bank names and an amount of 26 dollars, with Carter offering 25 dollars for services. Carter’s case is before Justice Chesney. he has a wife and family in Lawrence.
Sioux Falls Sept 6 The Democratic state convention nominated for governor James A. Mard Pierre non tender B M Tankey Custer City secretary of state J L Morris Yankton auditor H F Burkeholder Chamberlain treasurer K A Mather Groton attorney general S W Treos Scotland superintendent of public instruction H J Davenport Sioux Falls commissioner of schools and public lands James Ferges Parkerton railroad commissioners John Scolland Stargh J L Thompson Stone Paulis W J Casson Butler The fusion candidate for congress was defeated with nominees W A Lynch Iba Ron and Andrew F L Conner Hot Springs selected.
Dispatch from Vienna cites a St Petersburg letter noting the czar's illness attracts public concern akin to seven months ago, with mystery surrounding the condition. He travels with Dr Zacchariu n and churches read liturgy mentioning his health. Also: local speeches, petty larceny sentence, marriage licenses, and upcoming train excursion fares announced in Topeka.
Alonzo H. Hunter known as Son Hunter in Santa Fe shops was struck while crossing tracks to avoid a switching engine. His right leg was amputated below the knee at Santa Fe hospital in Ottawa. Hunter, a seasoned cabinet maker, lived with his wife and two daughters at 420 Quincy street and was en route to visit his mother when the accident happened amid yard activity and passing trains.
James O Connell, executive head of a national machinists association, arrives in Topeka to address the local 74 member branch and about thirty thousand nationwide members. He will speak at the D of HL hall on Kansas Avenue. public admission is restricted. He previously worked for Richmond Locomotive and now campaigns through the west.
James Coleman Deayturs has filed proceedings in New Jersey Chancery Court to obtain a divorce from his wife Charlotte Augusta, daughter of William Aspie, in the Astor family. co respondent Alsop Burrows named. Drayton previously challenged Mrs. in London in 1802 to a duel. Papers filed at Treaton.
The Cook Arctic excursion concluded last night with a banquet at Sidney hotel honoring Capt Win. J. Farrell of the Miranda and Captain George W. Dixon of the Higel for saving Miranda passengers. Speakers included Yale and Pittburg professors. music by Yale quartet and orchestra. About a dozen attendees will return by train, others sail to Halifax and New York. A reunion social follows at First Methodist Church on Friday. Tickets: $1.50, Man as City and Return $2.50. Santa Fe Route details follow.
Y D Markham voices support for voting Republican for supreme judge and to redeem the state from current administration. He notes he declined Democratic or party nomination and would align with the GOP if his vote strengthens the ticket. A medical ad for Krause's Headache Capsules is included, noting per box price and benefits.
The market report shows little news impact on prices with wheat weak in a tight range while corn and oats move firmer on crop expectations. Cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts and price shifts are noted, with sharp contrasts between high grades and weaker outfits. regional figures from Kansas City and Texas markets accompany the day’s activity. The piece also mentions local advertising blurbs for De Witts Hazel Salves and Lovejoy’s Breakfast Flakes.
Waterson stamps up back. Ania. I spent 103 ta ae puto. Hoge. Will WW SE Aenea Ree.
Labor Day program lists bicycle races for all ages with medals, hammer throw, pole vault, tug of war, and running events. Prizes include cigars, laundry orders, groceries, and belts. Travel ad cites Santa Fe Holter offers round trips to Chicago and eastern cities for 21,590 dollars.
Fragmentary dispatch lists multiple street intersections and addresses with scattered phrases about fire alarms and police activity. The text includes places such as Morse and Jackson sta and 82-ixth ave with repeated references to blocks and cross streets, indicating a community alert or incident log.
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