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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1895

Page

8

Sermon Opposes State University Funding by Denominational Leaders

English Lutheran pastor A E Waggoner in Topeka argued against taxing for a state university. He cited denominational colleges as the origin of higher education and urged support for Christian colleges as alternatives, noting enrollments in Kansas denominational schools far exceed those in the state university and urging taxpayers not to underwrite non denominational higher education.

Coltteg English Lutheran Church Board of Education Hev. A. E Waggoner English Lutheran Church of Topeka Kanne State University Waggener Wageauer Missouri Polis Anly Kangas Itassassment Centurion State University At Lawrance Kansan Tavin Ous

Demand for Suspensions In Kansas City Wheelmen

Sports notes report pending suspensions for Kansas City wheelmen including Fred Eberhardt and D. W. Robert amid protest over alleged favoritism after an unsanctioned July 4 event at Conseil Grove. Also covered are a live-bird team race at the West Side Gan club, McPherson baseball progress, greyhound sales, quail in North Topeka, a Dallat Arena diagram, KirwinPhillipsburg game highlights, a live bird tournament plan, and a Chanute bicycle race rail rate offer.

Kansas City Fred Eberhardt WZ Amarins Hagler Dumm Saline Conseil Grove Mangas Chu Kansan Robert West Side Gan Club Clarence Wiles O. S. Perkins Arthur Kane Ed Kennedy North Topeka Gun Club Acdee Perkins McPherson Sterling Enterprise Touragmens Ta Topica Devis Topeka Weir City

Salina speech lauded as object lesson for Kansas

The Chicago Times Herald reports Colonel Anthony told the Million Club at Salina that Kansas is an object lesson in extremes. The piece notes Kansas history from its territorial beginnings with Osawatomie Brown and Quantrill to its border wars, droughts, floods, and repeated upheavals, framing the state as a living example of circumstance and environment.

Seage Times-Herald D. R Anthony Million Club Salina Chicago Times- Herald Kansas Anthony Kansen East Forscoth Anion Osawatomie Brown Quantrill Stephen A. Douglas Missouri

JURIST TESTIFIES ON MUNYON REMEDY CLAIMS FOR RHEUMATISM

A Brooklyn official testifies about Munyon's Rheumatism Cure claiming rapid relief and cure of rheumatism. The ad lists Manyon's Hemimspathic Tome Remotes and Munyon's firm based in Philadelphia offering free diagnosis and home delivery of remedies at retail price.

Munson Helleved Mis Jorge Nue Brooklyn Munyon Bay Manyon Philadelphia Arch Street

Wanderer on the earth in Topeka with two young children

Henry Thomas and his two and four year old son and daughter arrived in Topeka after his wife died and he abandoned in Oklahoma two years ago. He had no money and was ill. the babies were fed and clothed by Matron Thorpe. Transportation to Wichita and a lunch were provided by local aid.

Henry Thomas Topeka Br. Thomas Oklahoma Wichit Thorpe Hale Wichita J. B Larimer

Atchison Theater Opens September 20

Captain John Seaton, Atchison member of the state board of public works, announces work on his playhouse in Atchison. He reports the Price opera house rebuilt as the Atchison Theater, with about $30,000 invested, to open September 20. The project marks a notable addition to Kansas theater venues.

Atchison Play House John Seaton Atchison State Board of Public Works Tie Kansas Beaton Price Opera House Atchison Theater

LITTLE RUSSIA AFFAIR ENDS AS CASES DISMISSED

The Little Russia affair concludes with the dismissal of Jack Enz Geo Pol Miss Eizel and Mrs Marguerite Erol charged with interfering with an officer outside city limits. Two Germans accused of selling intoxicating liquors were discharged for lack of evidence. The police say the episode is over, but a possible damage suit may follow per lawyer Buin.

Little Russia Jack Enz Geo Pol Eizel Marguerite Erol Buin

Aged swindle in Topeka targets white victims with bricks

In Topeka a colored man and woman pose as traders offering gold or silver bricks in a classic gold brick swindle. The man stays in the background while the woman “breaks the ice,” describing a Colorado gold mine and ready to sell bricks to gullible passersby.

Topeka Colorado

Wilkie Cards Offer Facts On Topeka Post Office

Theodore A. Wilkie, Topeka delegate at a St Paul convention, shows convention cards with back details. Facts include Topeka Post Office with 17 clerks, 21 carriers, 1 substitutes, monthly letter mail 400000 pieces, paper mail 250000 pieces, and Topeka population 000000 for patronage.

Topeka Theodore A. Wilkie National Association of Post Office Clerks St Paul

Topeka Curfew Law Cites City Teen Restrictions After Night

A 1891 Topeka curfew ordinance requires anyone under sixteen to stay off streets and alleys after dark unless with a parent or guardian, with a $5 fine. The city clerk’s office holds ordinance 111 in book J, noting the provision and dates of passage and approval.

Eleck Topeka

Not Tempted and the Summer Sabbath Tale

A quaint Highland anecdote recalls two Scotch rannisters at a parsonage on a sunny Sabbath. One jokes about temptation to fish while the other declares he never feels tempted, he just goes. The piece weaves light humor about summer days and rustic chatter with brief asides on social life.

Highlands

Man Frees Whisky Jug Fetches Drink From Jail Scene

Mike Etzel demands his jug of whisky after a case dismissal. He and jailer Disbrow search a basement and find a pile of jugs. Etzel tastes his own jug in court, faces scorn, then leaves with the jug amid cheers from colleagues.

Mike Hizel Mike Etzel Eel Lim Big House Wilkerson Ellison Etzel Hle Erzel Ferry Zake Bere Etmel Russia

Prosecution Witnesses In Burrant Case Key Garment Evidence

In San Francisco on September 11 the Burrant murder trial heard witnesses describe clothing of the murdered girl. Mrs C G Noble, aunt of the victim, identified outer garments hat glove and shawl later found in rafters as important testimony.

San Francisco Emmanuel Church C. G. Noble

Shoes of oddsises Special Offer Reveals Prices

A reader notes a weekly promotion from Shoes of oddsises promising a good understanding through limited samples of pricing. The piece highlights how the offered samples indicate the cost of gaining further insights.

Doctor Lewin Treats Orphan Home Inmates Free of Charge

Dr J P Lewin provides free eye care to inmates at the orphanage day and night, offering sight-saving services without charging patients for examinations or treatments.

J.P. Lewin Orphan's Home Youra

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