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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1894
Page
3
The Capital Grocery advertises discounted items including syrup, cereals, cookies, and fresh produce. It notes parking and delivery options with prices such as 75 cents for syrup and various offers on oats, breakfast flakes, and other grocery staples. The ad emphasizes promotions and a sale atmosphere.
News from Wichita and nearby towns recount a long border clash involving Mike Meagher and outlaw Talburt. Meagher died defending Caldwell, while Talburt faces potential extradition to Kansas for Meagher’s murder as Californians agree to send him back for trial. In Sumner County, injunctions target saloon operations amid claims of police corruption and gambling ties. Also reported are a prairie drought escape to Leavenworth, football hopefuls at Kansas University, a near break in a home burglary, and Wichita bank receiver appointment for Mayor Ewing.
Sept 7 Fire destroyed the residence of David Mitchell causing about 2000 in damage plus losses to contents. Bates, 34, leaves four wives and no children. Prrrsscee, Sept 7. The report includes weather notes and unrelated boxing chatter about Peter Jackson and Corbett, with Jackson dismissing a Sioux City offer and lamenting failed negotiations.
New York reporters recount Dr Parkhurst's comments aboard the Ger manic before disembarking. He says four captains and many sergeants were dismissed for reform, but faults the police commissioners as the arch criminals and hints at more startling evidence to come.
At Madison Square Garden a meeting called by Gustave Schwab and others formed a 100 member committee to cooperate with anti Tammany groups. The crowd pledged active support to defeat Tammany Hall through organized citizen action and allied reform clubs including the Gerfus American Reform Union and Republicans.
The secretary of state recorded new charters today for The American Coach Horse Association of Topeka with $1,000 capital and directors E Bennett M G Coughlan E Bennett Jr and W J Veale of Topeka and J B McLaughlin of Columbus. The W Publishing Company of Hutchinson with $10 capital and 100 directors W A Potter H N Lester L F Cain W Rose and John S Vincent will publish the Hutchinson Daily Morning World.
World crack shot Dr W F Carver and J A Elliott sign for a three match series in Kansas City Kansas. Each bout features 100 live birds for 400 dollars with Bowlinghom rules, American Association substitutions, and dates September 7 15 17 18. Weather notes mention a warm afternoon and cooler trend.
Dexyver Sept 7 The irrigation congress faced a protest storm as Joe Shoemaker Utah moved for immediate report from the resolutions committee. The chair said reports would not be ready until 2 pm. Emery Kansas urged irrigation of arid lands, arguing vast potential and homes for millions, while others pressed for water rights and governance.
Governor Nelson and Mayor Eustis met local relief leaders in Detore Minnesota to discuss permanent aid for burned district rafters. Mills owners will be asked to rebuild or convert to farm land. heads of families will receive free land where lacking property, with timber for temporary homes. A census will gauge winter costs, single men will find work elsewhere, and orphans may be placed with needy families. Relief HQ shows 1,234 sufferers, 97 left today.
The G A R encampment begins with influx of veterans and their families. Trains bring extra cars, crowds fill streets, and committees rush to complete arrangements. Spurious badges circulate, police hunt counterfeit sellers as encampment HQ opens.
Georgie Green wins Pacific Coast championship by defeating Spider Kelly in fourteen rounds at Como, near San Francisco. Sheriff halted bout in round fourteen. Green receives decision as Kelly previously unbeaten. Green formerly fought as Young Corbett in Chicago last year.
The market opened firm with wheat up on German buying in New York. Corn and oats showed gains on demand and light receipts. Pork, lard, and ribs rose with short covering while other staples moved with mixed strength. Kansas City and Santa Fe notes round out a broad agricultural markets snapshot including cattle and hogs.
Report from Galesburg Sept 7 notes contract by C W Williams with J Haintin of Buffalo for exhibition miles by Robert J 2:0234 and Panutady 2:07 at the great trotting meeting Sept 10 to 12. Attractions include Alix Flying Jib Directly Robert J and Fantasy among top entries. Santa Fe Route offers round trips from Chicago to eastern points at 21.50. Swedish lecturer Prof G Lagergren to speak at Swed ish Baptist church tonight at 8. Seats free. Replies sought for cigar brand name before Sept 15 with prize of first box. Aureus McMahon advertise fall goods and orders.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines streets and avenues, towers, and public works in a city. It mentions locations like To Tenth avenue, Sixth and Lopez streets, Topeka avenues, and Moure streets, with references to water works and towers. The garbled passage references various landmarks, transit notes, and potential historical infrastructure terms, but remains unclear.
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