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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1894
Page
8
A delegation of women met Mayor Harrison to ask why a council ordered water trough at Tenth and Buchanan could not be installed. The water company refused access, meters were blamed, and residents questioned why taxes pay for no benefit. The mayor attempted to pacify them but failed.
Governor's private secretary Fred J. Close faces a lookalike in John L. Guy, late probate judge candidate, in Topeka. Both men resemble with grey beards and empty left sleeves from Civil War injuries. A townsman mistook Guy for Close, prompting a humorous denial card idea.
City physician urges vaccination after smallpox scare in Leavenworth and nearby towns. Public schools closed to prevent spread while health officers appeal for physicians to aid in surveillance and treatment. Precautions aim to control outbreak and protect lives and business continuity.
The city administration states that individuals who cannot afford vaccination will be vaccinated free by the city physician upon satisfactory proof of inability. J. B. Hisnes, M. D., City Physician.
Edward Wilder defends a charity program for the poor in Topeka urging wage labor over alms and proposing city charity districts with visiting officers. He cites last winter’s aid, calls for reports to city and county authorities, and stresses independence and targeted support without ads or incentive to fraud.
In Topeka, attorneys plan to argue the impact of judge passes in a case involving Thomas Wallace, blinded and maimed from a mine blast. David Overmyer and Ed McKeever previously secured a verdict above $20,000, but a retrial was ordered, delaying justice for the disabled client.
In Topeka, John Jones a colored politician and former city tax collector notes a new fusion in town between colored voters and the Populists. Hill McKinley, a former Tennessee resident now in Gila Oma, sought the register of deeds nomination but delegates pledged to him backed a white candidate. Jones claims the colored bloc will defeat Republicans this fall to teach them a lesson.
An ancestral committee will speak at upcoming gatherings in Cimarron on October 1, Geraity on October 2, Syracuse on October 8, Ulysses on October 4, Aton on October 6, Mead on October 8, and Sul Dize City on October 6.
Topeka theatergoers anticipate the Grand presentation of Lady Windermere's Fan by Frohman’s company with Laura Gilvary as Lady Windermere and John Archer as Dumby. The review notes uneven acting in recent shows and contrasts a strong vaudeville night at the Musee with a weaker Grand performance.
W F Fite explains land sinking in southern Kansas as a common local issue caused by erosion of underlying sand pockets by water. He notes numerous pockets, often fifty to sixty feet wide, with surface soil and grass above remaining until abnormal pressure triggers collapse. The article cites an illustrative example from the region.
Mr Philice of Maricn county while tending cattle on horseback fell into a twelve to fifteen foot pit. A firm ground gave way and a circular crust dropped him into the bottom. He escaped after two to three hours by digging a passage with difficulty. Pits often hold water only intermittently, the dry season likely drawing water away and triggering subsidence.
The First Presbyterian Church seeks an organist to replace Mr Wilder who recently resigned. The church has 450 members and added over 30 new members since Rev S B Alderson became pastor two and a half years ago. In two years 23000 has been paid on the debt. Rev Alderson attends Topeka Presbytery in Warne on October 2 and the Salina synod meeting October 4, leaving for a week. Communion Sunday falls on the second Sunday in October.
The Seventh congressional district editorial association plans a convention at Newton on October 2 with J Hudson addressing the editors. Fred J Close cites affidavits about James A Troutman's Topeka house building record but will not disclose them. Tecumseh spelling on the new courthouse cornerstone provokes criticism as calls to correct the final o grow. Ellen Foster set to speak in Topeka October 6, her final Kw campaign address before Colorado tour. A Silver Lake liquor case, Charles Oliver charged with selling whisky, occupies district court time.
North Topeka area notes include Thomas Volland's two to three week eastward absence, Mrs W. G Steele visiting Holton, and A. O. U. W. lodge No. 20 marking its seventeenth anniversary tonight. George Barber visits from Nebraska, Phea Bowers of Horton visits Miss Hila Sheetz, funeral for Mrs James McKee at 815 Jackson tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev Gekeler’s Cant lecture draws large crowd at Presbyterian church. A. J. Arnold & Son offer homeopathic remedies and Kanave’s products advertised. David Ammel leaves Santa Fe boiler shop for head boiler role in Raton. family to follow. Epworth League at Kanavan Avenue M. E. Church holds regular meeting. Mrs J. I. Madison elected second vice president, Mrs H. H. Power elected second vice president (note: seems duplicate in text). Miss Ide Henry elected third vice president to oversee literary work until June. Surprise party for Ailing Dollie Curtis at Congressman Curtin's relatives’ home with games and refreshments hosted by Katie Petro, Anna McLaughlin, Maud Brazier, and others. Boll, Jef Petro, J. C Cromwell, J. I Cromwell, and Al Marshall attend.
Georgia Cayvan to leave the Lyceum stock company at season’s end and debut as a star next fall under Daniel Freeman. She has sought appearances in Lyceum stage plays and the move signals a shift from stock company leading lady to independent star status.
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