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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1894
Page
2
A dense early ad touts HEST OF GROGERY as a price leader offering fresh goods and a wide assortment. It lists California prunes apricots peaches potatoes and canned fruit plus meats crackers soap and detergents with emphasis on guaranteed satisfaction and money refunds.
local shop emphasizes top brands of smoked and salted meats with a firm guarantee on quality and weight. owner asserts consistent warranty on all products, inviting inquiries from customers seeking reliable provisions.
Excursion announces ticket sales October 6 for round trips to Texas Oklahoma Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana North and South Carolina Georgia Florida at two dollars. Fares include return options with varying dates and special events like state fairs. Tickets on sale Sept 29 to Oct 6, with different routes and prices, plus other regional promotions and a local medicinal ad segment.
Auction sale offers bed room sets lounges tables rockers parlor and dining room chairs and a line of fine upholstered goods all new and in good condition call and examine at any time
At the Hotel Metropole in London a banquet for Congressman Wilson of West Virginia and Secretary of Agriculture J Sterling Morton drew about seventy guests including Sir Albert Rollit and US ambassador Bayard. The toast list covered tariffs, peace, and mutual cooperation between the United States and Great Britain.
A Washington shipment of 5000 silver dollars dated 1884 arrives in Racena to boost cotton sales and pay workers, used to sway voters with silver coinage. In Dezens, Mississippi a separate note reports a monument dedication for Major General John Sullivan, granite plaque by New Hampshire Masons honoring him and referencing historic powder storage.
Briefs report a variety of 1900s items including Lavant Thormapson’s death at a Mid- dletown state hospital, a convention nominating Walter Reeves for Congress, Merron Bates missing from Youngstown, and a July 4 bicycle bound for Washington. Also notes presidential salary changes in Missouri, a 30 second earthquake near the St Lawrence river, and Ohio congressional districts naming successors. A Chicago tragedy, Mexico conference prospects, factory labor tensions, a double murder-suicide in Louis Miller’s case, and internal revenue receipts show fiscal activity. Dispatches mention yellow fever fears in Salvador and a Chicago court argument on workers rights to strike.
Dissatisfaction grows after Peary expedition returns from North Greenland with accusations of poor food and autocratic management. Mrs Peary faces questions in Washington while the party debates issuing a statement. Private secretary W T Swayne cites broken contracts and harshness including a 75 mile sledge trek for dog food and limited rations of seal meat reindeer bread and coffee. Professor Chamberlain of the University of Chicago is noted as having provided data on glaciers during the relief voyage.
Lola Small Jackson, daughter of evangelist Rev Sean Small of Atlanta, files for absolute divorce from James Jackson in Knoxville with custody of their year old child. Allegations include his inheritance of $30,000, gambling, heavy drinking, non support, and threats while in delirium tremens. Second item notes Quantrells Watch found in Missouri field after war era legend.
James J. Corbett in Corbett, Maine, dismisses Fitzsimmons as too ambitious. He will fight when a worthy heavyweight rises and defeats someone suited to him. Boston promoter William A. Brady issues $5,000 aside challenge to Fitzsimmons with a $1,000 deposit, pledging readiness to arrange preliminaries in New York.
The United States commission investigating the Chicago strike adjourned after a two day session with no minority report. It aims to discuss the dispute's rights of capital and liberty, focus on arbitration, and outline a general settlement scheme for future conflicts, with tentative legislation.
The Pall Mall Gazette cites a Shanghai letter stating Chinese navy ships lack ammunition with only about twelve rounds per ship, as captains sold ammo and even individual weapon components. Separately, Kansas Crux reports the Republican Fifth District convention at Turner Belt nominated E T Van Horn for congress.
A veteran mariner recounts a long career aboard Seal ships and a later role overseeing Alaska affairs. He describes years of nervousness and reliance on sedatives, later finding relief with a herbal restorative. The account cautions against dangerous drugs and endorses safe tonics from doctors.
Sept 26. Mr Attwood, a prominent Negro Democrat, left the Democratic fold after failing to win office and rejoined the Republican party. The move follows friction with GH Taylor and H G Attwood with the administration.
Oliver Summer Teall, successor to Harry Wall as "king of the dudes" and a leader in New York society, announced failure in his real estate venture. He cited the U S Constitution guaranteeing life liberty and the pursuit of happiness and said he would devote a month or two to his own pursuits while others proceed.
Gov McKinley of Ohio plans a Topeka speech on Wednesday October 3 at 9 am. Missouri Pacific will run special trains from Ft Scott Council Grove Paola and intermediate points arriving 6:30 am. Return specials depart after the speech with reduced rates. see local agents for details. Also notes newspaper promotions and De Witts products.
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