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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1895
Page
4
The State Journal offers daily editions delivered by carrier at 10 cents a week to Topeka and suburbs or at the same price in Kansas towns with our carrier system.
A garbled report presents the first half of 1895 circulation figures for the Topeka Capital and State Journal. It claims the newspaper achieved record daily averages, compares status with peers, and asserts readers across Shawnee County receive the latest AP and state news.
Weather indications favor fair conditions for Kansas with tonight’s cover and a warmer Sunday in the west, while winds vary. AOSBW member J R Bystox joins the union and local chatter links retirement, politics, and a possible presidential path for General Schofield. Reports claim twenty Salina saloons run, Dawes may opine, and tariff money questions stir debate amid carnival reports and press chatter from Atchison to Texas.
The piece critiques crime penalties and prison aims, argues for protecting lives over punishment, contrasts Governor Morrill and Geneman Hanson on policing limits, notes likely treasury deficitis and post expenditures, praises CuLBERsOON against Dallas clashes, and remarks that congressmen need only state residency for office.
Tiroz Isle of Wight Sept 28 A Royal Yacht Club meeting at 2 30 pm will consider Charles Day Roe challenge for the America Cup Secretary Elleson says the session will be formal and to confirm in writing the telegram challenging on behalf of Mr Rose A letter to the New York Yacht Club will be sent today The club expects to arrange race details later and to comply with any conditions the New York Yacht Club may require The clubhouse faces Suleot.
The Tribune publishes interviews with over a hundred supporters nationwide about Sulllivan refereeing the Dalles Datcase. Sullivan is seen as the preferred choice between Corbett and Fitzsimmons in the opinions, with widespread enthusiasm for his appointment.
Jimmy Curran a boy claiming to be 14 was brought to the police station last night. He says he left home with his mother's consent and has been in Mexico for months en route to Chattanooga Tennessee. He speaks Spanish well and says fever frightened him into returning home. He praised railroad men for always giving him something to eat. The boy has a blue eye and an overcoat missing a button.
Attorneys argued a motion to quash information in the libel case as court records show. Judge Uugen presided during evening session to hear demurrer arguments, adjourning for decision until Monday morning.
Washington Sept 28 Tomorrow General Schofield retires from active service after a career spanning war and peace. Born Sept 19, 1841, in Chautauqua County New York, he rose from artillery captain to major general and command of the army, influencing troop concentration, coast defense, and veteran affairs during reconstruction and later years.
A treaty cedes a mineral rich strip of land to the United States, about sixty miles long and eighteen wide, from Birch Creek to the international boundary. Payment of half a million dollars is set in ten annual installments starting 1998, with the commission to Fort Belknap to pursue a similar cession from the Gran Venices Indians of the Rocky Mountains.
Bishop Millspanagh and Mrs Millepaugh will visit Minneapolis for a month staying with Dr. Wells and R A McGregor. The biennial Episcopal church convention opens for thirty days with bishops and lay deputies forming the two houses. J Pierpont Morgan rents a large hotel for visiting bishops including Bishop Wypple. Rev Rowland Hill will oversee Grace Cathedral in the bishop’s absence.
A Chicago resident, residing at 33th Street near Indiana Avenue, was arrested in police court for abducting Kate Melaroy of Manor Hamilton Ireland before attempting passage on the steamer Cephalonia to Boston. The pair were remanded to the annexation court. A two horse circus wagon was struck by a Pan Haud,e passenger train at Kudson's crossing near Carnegie, killing two workers and horses. The victims were Andrew Brady and Melville Ev simine.
A chaotic police court morning centers on a fence and a cow dispute. W H Shiek and Pluck faced charges for disturbing the peace after a tangle over ownership of a cow tied near D W Flock’s fence. Shirk’s testimony and a crowd of witnesses culminate in Judge Parry freeing Pluck.
In Wasuvnetos on September 2, the secretary ruled that Montana Railway Co may file a new map of location for right of way. The company had not completed construction within five years after the initial map, but the new map could be filed on lands free from prior claims, allowing approval of the Montouee Ratons company's route.
Rush City by Gus Heege comes to the Grand tonight with a cyclone scene that caused some damage in town. A Chicago run is noted with Steve Brodie’s bridge stunt and Tornado to follow. Other Lincoln Carter plays Alabama and Corn Hallow are hinted for upcoming Grand performances with Topeka actors promising a full campaign in nearby towns.
Five union Sunday school rallies organized by the State Sabbath School association will be held in Topeka next Sabbath evening at Westminster Presbyterian First Congregational Third Christian Third Presbyterian Wesleyan churches. Prominent local Sunday school workers will present discussions on rally benefits improving attendance and engagement and the role of Bible lessons in classes.
A public notice describes a round trip fare for the Kansas City parade route with travel good on all passenger trains. It notes a large meeting parlor at the School of Physical Culture for women clubs and literary musical societies. The space may host men’s clubs on select evenings, with contact details for Miss Russell. Eye care services are advertised at 718 Kansas Avenue.
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