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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1894
Page
3
Governor Altgeld of Illinois in New York for medical consultation declares he does not care to live. He plans to attend theater and drink wine while awaiting treatment, saying he would return home only if possible.
Fragmentary report describes a person discussing treatments for nerve trouble. Mentions doctors, a consultant named Spitska, and a reference to neurasthenia or related nervous system decline. Tone resembles a medical diary entry from a newspaper page.
Sept 15 report claims a Republican campaign book exposes alleged misuses of power by Hoke Smith and Secretary Morton. It cites appointments, salaries, and bureau closures in Georgia and other states, noting accusations of favoritism toward Democratic allies and pensioning of indigent appointees amid civil service criticisms.
Sep 15 leavenworth report notes smallpox cases including a pesthouse death of John Hay good and A. E. Broderick nephew of Congressman Broderick wandering in streets. Two other patients found remote and removed to pesthouse. Also mentions drug ad for Tari Qa Snow's Pine Expectorant and political visit by J. W. Priddy and Curly Harrison in Topeka.
In a court street depot a widow and a widower share a moment of growing affection after a chat. A bystander teases them prompting the widower to vow to confront his rival and seek whisky to dull the sting. A policeman later finds him drunk and heartbroken, slumped asleep in the wagon.
A brief prose note from Scriboer's Magazine describing a witty remark on courtship and marital expectations. It highlights social humor about relationships and the idea that affection may wane over time.
A new association of specialists in literature and art education has formed the Institute of Music Art and Literature. The center will be at the Crawford building with departments in music art languages elocution and dramatic art. The public is invited to periodical recitals and events.
Mestre Allen and Myers of the Pullman Co operative club push a Trades Assembly proposal to secure work at Topeka car works if the plant succeeds. A judge meeting Monday evening will discuss the proposition and another large meeting is planned for Wednesday to present it to Topeka citizens. Santa Fe Hospital board convenes for a contract decision with about twenty contractors awaiting the outcome outside the General Manager office. meeting held behind closed doors.
Edith Lyle Saxon arrives in Topeka as current political talks continue at Mire SM Wood in Leoth and Filmore. John W. Broidenthal reports from the Third district trip while campaign fences are repaired after Jeff Hudwn’s withdrawal. Local prices on coal and related goods issued for delivery. Elizabeth Lyte Saxco to lecture at First Congregational. Republican rally planned at Richland with Major Hodson and General Caldwell as speakers. Drums and quartet music, train from Topeka. Thanks extended to Sunflower Union, MWA members, and shop staff. Free concert at Vinewood Park by Barrett’s band. Institute info available at Tenth and Topeka.
A funeral procession near Irondale twenty five miles south of the city was struck by a runaway. Four teams tangled, wrecking the conveyance and injuring fifteen, with several passengers severely hurt including Annie Burnside and William Householder.
Ohio Governor McKinley has been asked to address audiences in Destuon Texas this fall. Dr Grant, chairman of the state executive committee, reports correspondence with McKinley who replies that he will probably come. De Gray notes Texas may elect one or two Republican congressmen.
A Kansas weather summary reports heavy showers in Topeka with statewide rainfall totals around 0.44 inches at some stations and 2.5 inches in others. A derunameter reading shows 81 at street level. Projections expect clearing skies and warmer temperatures tomorrow. The piece also includes local notices about a Santa Fe railroad excursion to Kansas City, railroading fare deals for upcoming races, a G A R parade remark, a birth announcement, and ads for medicines and horse racing.
A throughline of volatile grain and livestock quotes dominates the report. Wheat and corn open lower then rebound, oats slide, and provisions move weakly in response to grains. Cattle and hog receipts rise while prices drift. dairy and beef values show limited change amid slow demand. The item notes weather, agricultural receipts, and local advertisements for health products and shoes.
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