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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1895
Page
3
Read these sample prices showing deep cuts across items from Fredoh Kid Mhone to Ladies Oxfords and Men Prouch Cordovan. Men’s Tans and Misses’ Shoes are marked down, with limited stock and a warning that deals last only this week.
Leavesworth Sept 21 news notes revival efforts to build a gravity railroad from Kansas City Kaw to Leavenworth coal fields. Local company backing, mine operators and manufacturers could finance an easy grade route over uplands between Missouri and Kaw rivers. A route survey exists and aims to connect the mines to Kansas City.
The first case in tomorrow morning's district court is A B Povls the noted chicken thief charged with burglary and larceny. He allegedly broke into Dau ber's corn crib north of town and stole about two dollars worth of corn. The Poole case may occupy Friday long into the day. Also scheduled are the Hodging case, steward of the Topeka club for an angailing Attorney Eisenhart will be taken up afterward.
A Santa Fe train from Lopezka to Kansas City faced repeated delays as three engines were needed. An initial engine failure near Wilder caused the halt at Halliday, where a replacement engine then failed to start after fueling steam. A third engine finally hauled the train into Kansas City amid the two hour late arrival.
A New York London syndicate buys 15 million dollars of Erie railroad 4 per cent bonds from the reorganization group. The transaction, the year's largest American railroad bond sale, was executed with high secrecy and is expected to be largely resold in Europe.
At the Deep Waterways Convention in Cleveland 330 delegates from fifteen states and provinces heard L R Hurd of West Superior argue for cheaper flour via reduced transport costs. He claimed current production costs are near minimum and only transport improvements, like a 20 foot channel from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic, can lower prices and beat foreign competition.
The Santa Fe announces a special train for Thursday September 26 to Atchison and return. Departs Topeka at 1:30 p.m. returns from Atchison at 11 p.m. Fare is 1.51 for the round trip as Marshall's band plans to attend despite rain.
Pronto Ill Sept 2 F P Sargent head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen says there is no information of any Wabash plan to discharge members or others. He argues roads should show goodwill toward unions, noting unions did not join the A R U strike and urging restraint from punishing entire groups for a few members' errors.
Pirrasuna Sept 25 The investigation of bribery corruption and blackmail charges against Pittsburg police officials began today. The first witness Marion Clarke a young man testified he was arrested for stealing a diamond and later paid 100 dollars via a check drawn on the Second National Bank to secure his release. The prosecution objected to Director Brown leading the inquiry and planned to seek mayoral information.
The Sheldon chase case dominated the district court docket as Carl Sheldon faced an insault with intent to kill. The lengthy proceedings spanned yesterday and into today with evidence finished before the adjournment. Jurors received the case after pleas. The quarrel was local. lawyers used delaying tactics. It is believed Sheldon fired two shots a month ago, though he says he shot at a dog.
Mies Robert Meyers, daughter of George Meyers of Star Tobacco, wed Graham E. Babcock, son of J S Babcock Jr, manager of the Hotel del Coronado. The couple married secretly at Coronado Beach after arriving from St Louis and staying at the Hotel del Coronado. Mrs Church accompanied Meyers in Califorinia before the wedding.
The New York World's special train set a speed record from Albany to Syracuse covering 148 miles in 130 minutes at an average of 65.3 mph. The morning edition was transported from New York to Syracuse, highlighting unprecedented long distance rail speed.
The Sportsman reports a possible race between Valkyrie III and Defender for a 1,000 pounds prize posted by Laycock Goodfellow and Bell. Cable from Laycock yesterday states uncertainty and awaiting(Iselin) confirmation. Stockman Crocker faces first degree murder verdict delay in Evanston after two weeks’ trial for the January killing of partner Harvey Boother. Soothing Syrup touted as teething aid claiming multiple cures with price.
Reports indicate the Unitarian and allied Christian churches will stage a October Washington D C conference from October 21 to 25 viewed as the largest liberal church gathering in U S history. Complete travel arrangements and accommodations are set for delegates and pastors from liberal churches nationwide.
In Chicago on September 2, Mrs Frank Selig used her three month old baby as security for her husband Franks five dollar disorderly conduct fine. With no cash available the bailiffs allowed a temporary release if the child remained in custody. The baby was placed with an orphan asylum after a delay. Later the fine was suspended and the couple visited the child at the asylum.
Santa Fe to run a special train Thursday September 26 from Topeka at 1 30 pm to Accison and return leaving Atchison at 11 pm round trip fare 151 Marshall's band will ride this train Cheyennes Far Behind. Among the Cheyennes of Northern Montana two recently appeared Porcupine and Howling Wolf claiming divine inspiration distributing proclamations to their people. An army officer on the reservation moved to curb them and urged day wages instead. Cheyennes show little progress in industry though able in certain directions with supervised development. Subscribe for the Journal Special advertises ladies waists Peerless Steam Laundry Burghart cigars smokers supplies at 01 Kansas avenue.
Wheat opened higher then slipped back with last night’s close as Russian crop shortages and international cables influence trading. Corn and oats followed wheat’s mood with modest gains fading to firmer closes. pork and beef futures showed firm early strength but drifted lower. Market receipts show varied demand across Beeves,Texas cattle, and hogs, with overall weakness in some sections and steady to slow activity in others.
A Topeka market letter reports wheat opening strong with gains, then heavy selling pressure as elevators resist. Seaboard exports show improvement, with total world shipments and port clearances noted. corn also opened firm then softened, while hog product prices weakened later. Chicago and London quotes cover wheat, flour, and futures with multiple ports clearing for export and notable gains in foreign buying and granger stock prospects.
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