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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1895

Page

8

Railroad to the Mines Plan Aims at Silver City Link

A scheme seeks to connect Holve City with the Silver City and Delamar mining camps via a new railroad. A. W. Middleton, representing New York capitalists, has studied a route from Moscow through the Seven Devils copper district to Holve City and beyond toward California, over three weeks of inquiry.

Holve City Idaho Silver City Delamar A. W. Middleton New York Middleton Moscow Seven Devils Delemar California

Woman put off the train for refusing to sign her name

Mins Mabel Marshall of Los Angeles was removed from the Overland train at Port Coste for refueling after she refused to sign her name as on the ticket. A struggle occurred before she was ejected from the car. The ticket covered travel from San Diego to Chicago.

Mabel Marshall Los Angeles Port Coste Mos Hall Aira Hull Wood San Diego Chicago

Asthma Cure Offered Free Trial At Local Drug Store

Public notice announces a free sample distribution of Schiffmanns Asthma Cure at Howley Bros Drug Store Kansas Ave and Sixth St from 8 am today to 6 pm tomorrow. Dr Schiffmann claims thousands cured and invites locals and out of city residents to request mail samples before Oct 1. Rowlay Bros Drug Store is promoting the offer as authorized distributors.

Rudolph Schiftmand Hus Schiffmann Howley Bro Kansas Avenue Sixth Street Hoaubel Street St. Paul Minn

Osage Coal War Sparks Rate Slashing in Topeka Market

A soft coal price war unfolds in Topeka as small Osage district operators slash rates to attract buyers. Osage Carbon company, allied with Santa Fe, matches or undercuts the price, drawing miners away from Scranton and Osage City toward Toluca and Ll, while shattering local production profits.

Topeka Santa Fe Company Osage Carbon Company

Curtis Saya Phere in district. Curtis to miss Washington

Congressman Curtis plans to stay out of Washington until November. The reporter notes little talk of an extra congress session and raises the bond issue question as the state faces debt running six to seven and a half million monthly. Curtis has been touring GAR reunions and says people have made up their minds on the money question.

Curtis Saya Phere Charles Curtis Washington Tola State Journal Hasaid Congress

Tecumseh Girl Dies From Dog Bite After Treatment Failure

Rosa Olden a thirteen year old Tecumseh girl died Tuesday from dog bite effects after both she and John Ward were bitten last spring by the same dog. They were treated in Kansas City with aia stays. Funeral held in Tecumseh yesterday at 2 pm. Auto Election Promises in Court in San Francisco. Examiner says Southern Pacific will seek federal court order to block new freight rates from going into effect.

Rosa Olden Tecumpete John Ward Tecumish Kansas City Aia Ward San Francisco Sept the Examiner Southern Pacific Railroad United States Railroad Commission

Topeka Football Opens Spring Practice With Washburn Candidate Lineup

In Topeka the football season opened with Washburn and a Topeka eleven in joint practice at the Capitol square. Key players from last season, including F. J. Drenning and Charles Magaw, returned while new hopefuls showed potential. Heavyweights were scarce, a training table will start next week, and regular workouts commence at 4 p.m. Coach Games arrived to oversee drills.

Topeka Washburn Grotada State House Lou Griffith Otawa Hoe Gridich F. J. Drenning Leland Rusi Charles Magaw Clarence Evins Harm Ryus Scotty Kane Capital Square

Hitt Struck by Blood Poisoning After Insect Bite

OG J Hitt of Seventh and Tyler streets narrowly escaped death after an insect bite while cleaning a cellar. The left hand swelled rapidly, illness followed, and a doctor cared for him through a long night. He remains weak but is recovering, believed caused by a spider bite.

J. Hitt Seventh Tyler Mr. Hitt Tas

Coyote Hunt Ends In Accidental Foot Wound

Ray Skinner age 14 son of J H Skinner nurseryman of North Topeka was brought home from Butler county Eldorado after a gun accident while out to shoot coyotes. A cartridge discharge struck his right foot and doctors fear amputation may be necessary.

Cecil Decatur County Topeka Ray Skinner J. H Skinner North Topeka Chessea Butler County Skinner Ralph Skauer

Bowman to Read as Municipal League Postpones Meet

The Municipal League postponed its first meet from October 2 to October 9 due to the Western States Conference in session. T. E. Bowman will read the first paper, after his upcoming arrival in Topeka. He has studied English and European municipalities, and a paper on that topic will be requested. Osage coal prices offered for the month include City Shaft at 25.50 per ton and County Shaft at 22.25 per ton, with shipments hed on city scales. The Southwestern Coal Co and Grizx Coal Co advertise. Subscribe for full news in the Journal.

Ottawa Sunrise Princs G. M. Burr Neresay Byron Tih RS Wilcox Omawa Whitewood T. A. Wallingford Largue M. G. Striexland Iola Lagislator Hetrick Ricker Ontawa Raney J. W. Watking Wagas Reece Arablagwin Fanny Face Kenons Chief M. G. Strickisad Tolu Smokey N. Penton George Barghart Topeka Fred Medium J.C. Huntington Anna May Henry Quincy Paola Bessie Tho Nas Till Puata Pieasanton Col Bruce Burg & Irwin Listhe Mollie Doc Tanner Boree Eow Towner Olithe Slichivan Dim K. Perkins Burlington Free Sime Municipal League Seasion T.E. Bowman England Europe Osage Red Hock Osage City Osage County Osage Carton Co Farr Coy Kansas Haat Osage City Shaft

The Star Grocery Offers Lowest Prices in City

An ad promoting The Star Grocery claims prices are lower than any other city store with guaranteed quality on every item. It lists extensive categories from flour, sugar, coffee and canned goods to lard, bacon, meats, breakfast items and household staples, highlighting brand names and bulk quantities.

Senator Pelter Gains Control of Advocate Newspaper

Senator Pelter becomes principal owner by securing a majority of stock and may take over management of the Advocate after years of involvement. Osage City prices offered for Osage coal by Southwestens Foxn Co with delivery and yard options. Mrs Elizabeth Webster dies in Topeka. funeral set at Highland Park residence with Rev J B Whomss officiating. she was born in Charleston SC in 1878 and lived in Topeka eighteen years.

Senator Pelter Senator Pefter Advocate Ssautor Pefferbes Webster Elizabane Weblater Fred H. Webster Eighland J. B James Moore Charington South Carolina Topeka Mra Webster Fred B. Webster Aighland Piri

Sunday rally at Fleet Presbyterian Church

A Sunday school rally of the Presbyterian United and United churches will be held at Fleet Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening September 22. The program includes song service, talks by Martin Moller and Dr J E Minney, discussions led by several pastors, music, and a collection. Downey elected as a delegate to the Irish Americans convention in Chicago. Miller the horse thief case and requisition papers for his return from Newark. Anthony Hamilton found guilty of burglary and larceny at Messenger’s home.

Birt Presbyterian Church Presbyterian United Presbyterien Uniterian We Fleet Presbyterian Church Swening Martin Moller B Alderson J. E. Minney Mr. F. McKieahan H. J. Hitton A. Wyman Downey CG Downey Chicago Order of Hibernians Ireland Perry Moror Hardge Newark William Henry Miller Miller Rossville Mr. Black Roseville Anthony Pound

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