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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1894
Page
7
Classified notice offers free situations wanted ads for those needing work on Saturdays. Includes timing details and contact instructions. Mentions posting must start on upcoming Saturdays and Wednesdays for ad placement. Quiet, straightforward helper wanted with no extra services listed.
Help wanted ads describe positions for housework cleaning and cooking near addresses on Dearborn Street and West Virginia area. Listings mention light duties and flexible hours, with contact at local businesses and personal ads seeking reliable workers.
An unreadable OCR fragment lists several names and numbers and a likely date reference. The readable parts include mentions of individuals Preece, Neal, and Getwer with scattered numbers, but the full event or context is not discernible. The fragment is too damaged to determine a clear incident or outcome.
Dr Fastro, DDS, entered in the Topeka Kansas docket at the W corner of Eighth and Apa streets. The filing notes his professional status and practice location in the city.
An enterprising druggist markets Thar Cough With Reges Cherry Cough Syrup as the most effective medicine for sore throats and lungs. The ad urges households to keep it ready for emergencies and night croup or whooping cough, noting its pleasant taste and quick action.
The Grant hosts Mr Barnes of New York and the Gunter book buzz as Emily Kigl debuts tomorrow night. Miss Rig wins praise for her impersonation of the heroine and the cast features James T. Hackett Charles Lamb and Enid Anstruther with a strong lineup at the Kansas Avenue Theater.
North Topeka merchants report the best day of trade this season last Saturday. Local items note births, visits, recoveries, and travel as residents share family news and community updates. Enclosed are brief notices of local happenings including weather, transportation, and a baseball game at Garfield park.
Today at the Orphans Home a directors meeting will settle resignations of president Dowhit, secretary Reed, vice presidents Lakin and Mincey, trustee Lauck, and Matron Cooper. Rumors tie disputes to a Grand Pets House event with Prof. Duncan of Kansas City taking two thirds of proceeds. New officers expected: James P. Flows as president, Lowell Jones as first vice president, J B Hibben as second vice president, Clarkson as secretary.
A delegate meeting of the Trades Assembly is held to discuss Myers and Allen proposals to build cars against the Pullman company and to form a stock plan allowing laboring men to buy 100 shares of stock at 100 each, payable in monthly installments. A joint meeting with citizens is planned for Wednesday night to discuss details, with Myers and Allen attending.
A conference of anti Platt leaders in Samatoga New York reports strong support for Morton with 411 votes to 286 for Morton and 135 doubtful. The group vows no withdrawals and claims a full delegate list backing Morton. Rain and warm weather marked the day in Topeka and Desven. Reverend John P. Cosle accepts a pastorate in Desven. Fourteen men entombed in Money Brook mine reported in Hattierox.
Colonel Ben Henderson of Winfield, once aligned with Populists, says he will travel to Topeka to confront Governor Lewelling over alleged ties with Kansas City joint Keepers and actions against miners. He plans talks in Topeka and Pittsburg, offers to cover expenses, and asserts his stance is political reform rather than personal attack.
In Moree Saturday, J C Williams sought to trade his trotter for Deacon Henry Backman’s horse. After a failed “to boot” deal, Backman hitched the trotter to a cart and bolted, chasing a dust cloud as the horse collapsed. Officer Campbell arrived to handle the scene and detain the principals amid a tale of comic embellishment and disputed ownership.
Daily market notes show cattle hogs and grain prices moving with mixed signals across Kansas Nebraska and Dakota exchanges. In a separate local court ruling Fred Tulip was found guilty of grand larceny for robbing Ralph Squires drug store.
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