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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1895
Page
2
Thompson Bros proclaims better goods for the money with elm furniture as their standard and warns against cheaper substitutes. The ad touts bedroom suites, mirrors, carved headboards, and dining-room sets, claiming higher quality at lower prices than competitors. It emphasizes durability, bug resistance of elm, and a wide stock of modern patterns and designs to tempt buyers.
A local ad promotes single and married bachelor chifoniers in birch or oak finishes with beveled mirrors and dressing cages, priced from $12 to $22, plus matching matting and wall mirrors. Cedar chests in small and large sizes with locks are advertised at $10 and $12, claiming cedar moth protection and health benefits. a large stock of patterns and low prices highlight a grand sale at the Quincey Street showroom.
Chauncey M. Depew returned from Europe and told reporters that Americans largely favor home rule for Ireland and federative ties with the British Empire. He noted Conservatives dominate the House of Lords, Irish views differ from radical extremes, and American interests in China Japan and the East attract attention. A Lourdes miracle story and a note on prosperity in England and Europe followed, ending with Mrs. Amick’s acquittal and a local patent remedy advertisement.
The 2000 ton steamer Catterhun, en route from Sidney to China with eighty one aboard, lies wrecked off Seal Rock near Port Stephens lighthouse. Only twenty six saved. Survivor Dr Copeman recounts the disaster as a rogue current drove the ship onto rocks during a dark storm with boats dashed to pieces. Among cargo were 10,000 sovereigns.
Professor C V Riley, celebrated entomologist and former Missouri state entomologist, died in Washington after a bicycle accident. His wheel struck a stone, causing brain concussion and skull fracture. he led the United States Entomological Commission and lectured at Kansas and Missouri universities.
In sporting circles it is said Bob Fitzsimmons may refuse to enter the ring or claim part of the proceeds on concessions, risking the Fitzsimmons Corbett bout. Dan Stuart reports the picture privilege sold to W A Brady when agreements were signed. He says the purse of 410000 is the likely outcome fighters can expect, supported by Chicago’s sporting fraternity. Also, Italian patriots celebrate twenty fifth anniversary of Rome occupation with a Pantheon procession to King Victor Emanuel’s tomb. festivities run to September 23.
Omaha Neb Sept 16 city council a p a majority will today pay a portion of the city police force. Protests against starving the police grew so general that the a p a relented. Some officers were in want as the budget dispute neared a resolution.
Col Friedrichs prospects as Republican candidate for California governor gain steam. Former Topeka bar member now in San Francisco with a large practice, he leads the Republican Union League of California and heads efforts to land the next national GOP convention. Meanwhile claim agent Foulks and assistant Ryan reportedly located missing Hillmon, with insurers weighing death in New Mexico.
Chattanooga announces a grand dedication of the national military park with troops veterans and officials from many states, featuring lookouts, ridges and battlefields. The 19th and 20th host formal ceremonies while distribution and restoration aims mark the tribute to Civil War campaigns.
Detectives arrested William G Wheeler, last member of a notorious mail robbers and forgers gang active over two years in this city and elsewhere, after a long watch over his house on South Second Street Brooklyn. The Populists of Utah nominated Henry W Lawrence of Salt Lake for governor. The National Prison association congress opened at Denver with delegates present. Steam Laundry.
A large Latter Day Saints convention gathered in Corsom Burrs Iowa with about 146 attending. President Joseph Smith’s arrival was delayed by illness. Rev. Mark Forsythe preached in the morning while Rev. Joseph Luff and Rev. A. A Smith spoke in the afternoon and evening. The gathering, from Kansas City and nearby areas, aims to discuss church work later in the week.
Labor Commissioner Wright commented on Interstate Commerce decisions in St. Paul. He argued the government cannot fix wage or commodity prices, though it may set passenger and freight transportation rates within limits. He cited 16 SAIS principles guiding employer railroad relations and stressed government limits on wage control.
A sudden wind and rain storm hit Chicago at 6 pm, lasting over an hour with fierce lightning. Small lake craft were endangered, several houses were struck, no deaths reported, and a South Chicago woman fainted but recovered.
James G. Broadhead of St. Louis envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the Swiss republic has forwarded his resignation to the president. He has served since April 1393, earning $5,000 annually, and is Missouri’s sole representative among first class diplomats.
San Francisco health officials weigh quarantine stations at the north and south state lines along rail routes. The plan will be studied at a joint meeting of the local board of health, US marine service surgeons, and the state board of health scheduled for the upcoming day.
James Sherman Talbott was acquitted in Wellington district court in the Meagher mayoral march case from fifteen years ago. He had been captured in California after a fifteen year pursuit by John Meagher, twin of the murdered Caldwell mayor. Indictments for pension frauds were also reported in Pawnee Oklahoma.
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