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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1895

Page

3

Atchison Saloon Protests and Morrill Notice

In Atchison a formal complaint to Governor Morrill alleges widespread open saloons and police laxity, with calls to replace commissioners. The governor responds to inquiries about saloon activity and the old soldiers’ listing prompts petitions over police promotions. The case tests railroad rate disputes as Ed Madden sues over Freight charges.

Morrill Ly Archisos State Temerance Union Hichard Wake Dierrill Atchisom George Storch Atchison Police Commissioners Morrill Atchison Storch J. W. Cunningham Cunningham Ile

Baptist Association Meeting Delivers Sermon in Parsons

Sept 26 reports the Southeastern Association meeting at the Baptist church in Parsons. Rev. G W Scholl of McCane preached the annual sermon. officers elected include Modersior Rev G Piord, clerk Rev W E Tanner, treasurer LL W Savage, and Rev E B Meredith.

Parsons G W. Scholl McCane Modersior G. Piord Mound Valley W. E. Tanner Erir LL W. Savage E B. Meredith Topeka

Ground broken for new hotel at Needesha after fire

Sept 28 ground has been broken for a new two story hotel replacing the Occidental hotel lately destroyed by fire. The building will have at least twenty rooms and carry an estimated value of about $5,000. Local notes mention Elmira post office discontinuation and a new $5,000 school building at Empire with Sharp Bean of Marion as contractor.

Needesha Neopxlis Occidental Potteffice Elmira Buel Empire Sharp Bean Marion

Diphtheria Epidemic Alarms Topeka as Health Board Criticized

Topeka faces a growing diphtheria outbreak with daily deaths and rising cases. City officials including Mayor Perowa and Health Board members are blamed for reduced sanitary staff and alleged neglect. Dr. M. R. Mitchell defends precautions while acknowledging epidemic risk. cases surface at Garfield and Crawford flats. warnings issued on improper treatment and unapproved remedies.

Public School Absences Linked to Diphtheria Outbreak

City Superintendent reports 45 pupils absent across schools today due to diphtheria or contact with it. Since last Friday additional cases surfaced, some reported by City Physician Mitchell others not. Affected at 914 Kansas avenue is among those reported, with officials noting unreported cases and efforts to stay in close touch.

M. R. Mitchell Topeka Mitchell Jennie V. Dubrueil Joseph Dubreuil East Tenth Street Fred Wilkins Ellison Monroe Street Grubbs Board of Health Sitchell Lindsay Crawford's Perowa Fowler Funjar Heaith Chicago Davideouthie Marniime Lave Nor Kansas Avenue Alice

Market Report From Sept 26 Wheat Corn and Hog Markets

Wheat opened weaker due to weak copper prices but recovered with short covering as market firmed. December wheat at 591g, corn steady near 2915, oats steady, May futures unchanged at 203. Provisions firm with hog market strength. January pork near 4571g. Carton receipts and shipments detailed. Texas and western cattle mixed. hog receipts and shipments noted with prices for steers and cows.

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