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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1895

Page

5

Proposals for New River Bridge Earn Support in County

Edward Wilder praises a concrete underpass style bridge planned for Haneaa Avenue across the river, arguing it is sturdy and locally built. He stresses that steel rail bridges are for rail use, and urges bonds be voted only for a genuine, honest construction with local labor and materials.

Edward Wilder Hhe River Haneaa Arenue Commis Plone Wilder Eras Journal Hori North Topeks Cosa Leavenworth Pittsburg Kansas Avenue Melito Arch

The Hustlers and vaudeville at the Urand in Topeka

Charlene A. Loder leads the cast of The Hustler at the Grand amid mixed acts and sharp criticism of vaudeville. The Derby Winter show promises dancing and songs with Gaveril Grants cabin set, while Rush City and other acts fill the program. October plans include Faust Cleopatra and a new touring company arriving from New York.

Charlne A. Loder Mneller Charlies A. Loder Sny Perso the Huntler For Midas Eveniog Gus Milla Yourney Bevidws Gaveril Grant Fimir Dramarie Alabama Griffith Lillian Lewis Topome New York Bowery New Yorku City Topeka

Morgan Negotiating Purchase of Hutchinson News

W as in Topeka Morgans negotiating for the Hutchinson News purchase. Morgan has not started a Hutchinson paper but is in talks with editor Spoorler. He is still in Emporia collecting accounts and acts as chair of Lyon county Republican committee.

Morgan Topeka Hutchinson Spoorler Hutchinson News Emporia Gazette Act Lyon County Republican Cealeal

State council orders cow and horse ban on grounds

The state executive council met yesterday and issued a directive to keep cows and horses off state house grounds. The session filled a new room for Clerk J Brown and reported court depletions. An advertisement promotes Bege's Hair Renewer to stop hair loss and restore growth.

State Executive Council Boor State House J. Brown

Town Gossip and City Notes Highlight Evening Talk

Local columns compile varied remarks from residents and officials on politics, society, and daily life. Mentions include Attorney General Dawes and reporters from the Journal, the Wade Wake fireside chat, and updates on public notices, employment, and community events.

Sheldon Chase Czar Trial Ends with Conviction

In New York on September 26 the trial of Carl Sheldon concluded with a jury finding him guilty of assault and battery for shooting at Johor and Sprague Chase. Judge Hazeo withheld sentence as Sheldon was expelled from the Stock Exchange. President Eames announced the expulsion of J. H Manning from Ingoxobanas membership on the charge.

Sheldon-Chase Carl Sheldon Aile Sheldon Johor Sprague Chase Hazeo Stock Exchange New York Eames New York Stock Exchange J. H Manning Ingoxobanas

A King of Thieves

A startling crime note profiles a local thief known as the king of thieves. The report details his notable exploits and the ongoing investigation as authorities pursue leads and seek public tips.

Poole burglary trial opens in district court

The Poole burglary case tests Kansas and Nebraska on trial in Topeka district court. Poole, jailed since July 13 on a $1 bond, stands accused of stealing fifty cents worth of corn from Frederick Dauber’s farm. Witnesses, including farm workers and a hired man, describe the early morning theft and identify Poole as the suspect. The state has about 25 witnesses. defense plans alibi proof with Mrs Poole and others. The proceeding resumes with more testimony on the corn theft and the wagon route toward town.

Dawes Bird O. & Hill R. H. Semple Willoo Jones Demuer Edward Wilder L van Houtes Rank J Thomas Journal Brest Monttgomery Frank Jarreil Aichison Cas Colorado Prof. Lieb Warden Chase Embree W.F. Ruebe Library Want Tom Wilkerson Fred Waters Court House Col Chares L. Wood Bills County Kansas A. M. Fullers Louisville T. B Jennings Burdge Lee Jones Fourth Street H. A Hesth Topeke George Burghart Fred Jenaens Topeka Wow City United States Gales Turntown Troutmen A. Quintua Jubnevo J. Klindage A. F. Poole Poole Reed R. Sigler F.C. Sears J. J. Halloway G. W. Burge GW. Stockwell W.E. Gilman J. M. Miller J. J. Packer W.E Stewart Frank Bee James Naylor A. Kuykeo Borst Paule Frederick Dauber Aspiral Avenue Exeminger Easminger Elmer Juckson Atchison Jerry George W. Veale Swissvale Republican County Central Committee McO Ibe J. M. Tuttle A.M. Conaway T. J. Buller Cotonwood Falls Julia D. Knox Tha Bas Marshall Hustler Joseph Wable Santa Fe Freight Department Evangelist Whitman Hamilton Hall Lider Odon Bethany Cottage Ray File Chi- Calo Capitol Troy Santa Fe Safford Pesca Seldier Township J. W. Ready John Waters New York Vacats Vnent Asd Kaw Perry Werden Yopeka Cruce Bail Club Derby Iwhich Anucient Order of the Pyramids Kansas Avenae Kansas City C. M. Jones Los Angeles Gul Snd D M. Cotnell YMGA Thibet Asia Graham County Supreme Court Jeening Reform School Washburn College Insane Asylum Bowery Opera House

Forest Fire Devastates Athabasca Farms and Towns

Montreat report describes a large forest fire in Athabasca county destroying hundreds of farm houses. The village of Brawns Mille is wiped out with none of its buildings standing. Cattle were burned and inhabitants fled, many families separated as fire spread from Brawite Mills toward Ashton.

County of Athabasca Brawns Mille Helda Brawite Mills Ashton

Railway Postal Clerks at Kansas City Convention

Railway postal clerks of the seventh division convened in Kansas City with officers from St Louis and delegates from St Louis Denver Wichita Fort Scott St Joseph Sedalia and the east. They aim to push a reclassification bill to satisfy railway post service heads. Separately Illinois Central seeks stock increase to 10 million dollars for a Chesapeake Ohio and Southeastern railroad purchase. Harvard University begins its 250th year with new dormitories and premium rooms. A fire aboard the excursion steamer Macatawa near Veracaho records the presumed deaths of Barnet McAvingie and others.

Kansas City Z Ettinger St Louis Denver Wichita Fort Scot St Joseph Sedalia AiMincha Central Mayrvard Camperpar Maia Harvard University

Silver in China Trade Report From Peking

The State Department receives a British legation report from Peking on China’s 1804 trade. It notes Shanghai’s consul general highlighting silver value fluctuations and their impact on the Far East, with cheap silver expanding exports and reducing costs for European buyers due to lower freight and silver prices.

Wasumeton D. C State Department China Peking Shanghai Far East United Kingdom

Wabash Workers Asked to Choose Between Lines and Union

A Peoria report says in Springfield the Wabash master mechanic pressed employees to declare if they would serve the railroad or their union. No discharges were observed yet for union membership. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen had few remaining members after the A R U strike, which several individuals joined.

Wabsh Aked Prorta Illa Peoria Springfield IMI Wabash Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen The A. RU Brotherhood

Hohenluhe Denies Paris Figaro Interview Was Invented

A Berlin despatch reports Chancellor Hohenlohe dismissing the Paris Figaro interview as pure invention. The National Liberal press is agitated, signaling a renewed press campaign against Prince Hohenlohe as he loses ground in the political scene. In a court scene, Mr Fisk admits a woman named Mrs Flak is his grandmother, not his wife, amid sharp cross examination.

Paris Figaro Yeak Herald Berlin Voo Hohenlohe Ste

Reeption Hoam of the Tupeke School of Physical Onl

A fragmented notice invites readers to arrange classes at Tupeke School of Physical Online for bowling lessons. It also advertises smoker supplies at Geo Burghart, 80 Kansas Avenue, with Lex contact for Pasties.

The Tupeke School of Physical Geo. Burghart Kansas Avenue Lex

A Wanderer’s Comic Tale Of Hayville Social Life

A narrator recalls arriving in Hayville and encountering a rough, humorous social scene. He describes a trunk porter, a lottery of deceased millionaire’s effects, a town social with improvised funds, and a clever, educated guest who turns out to be the blacksmith’s wife. The piece satirizes class and labor divides in a rural community.

Hayville Dresed Worth Shy Vassar Witch Lam Guing

Aristocrat’s proposal ends in refusal amid shop talk and rage

The fragmentary item mentions a titled aristocrat proposing marriage, a woman’s beauty valued at up to ten million, and her calm refusal to shop today. The scene shifts to a lodge where Knights and Ladies of Security discuss lighting, raids, and mosquitoes, with a brief note on a Fledge No 41 meeting and a third degree given to Frenk Vane.

Aristocras Datwell Tribune Toka Fies Musquitos Frenk Vane

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