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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1895

Page

2

Gresham Worried Over Venezuelan Arbitration Push

The secretary of state fears a Venezuelan boundary clash as British and Venezuelan forces confront each other near the Shoomberg line. Hayard cannot secure British agreement to arbitration, risking U S intervention. Postmaster General Bissell orders stricter second class mailing and subscriber lists. Catholic Church statistics show U S growth to 9,077,350 members with expanded church infrastructure. North and South unite in praise of Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder.

Askingtis Nicaragua United States Hayard Shoomberg Line State Department Venezuela Bissell New York Onite

Methodist Appointments in Southwest Conference Loom

The five day session of the Southwest Methodist Conference concluded with a list of appointments. Bishops and presiding elders assigned clergy to districts including Newton, Winfield, Wichita, and Dodge City, with transfers to First Church Lawrence and others. Named pastors include J. W. Summerville, W. H. Rose, and W. J. Martindale among many at various churches and circuits.

Southwest Kansas Pes AnnPherson Giateindh —Escaldogsider Hudgeson Albert I Hopkins Bison W. Baker Burdette Burrton CH. Woodward Chelsea J. F. Jobson Eldorado J. E. Earp Florence MP. Dixon Halstead J. D. Woods Heston G. Heavenridge Haven A. W. Cummings Hutchison First Church J. C. Hull Hutchinson Hadley Chapel N.S Kiowa E. R. Williams Lothuir D. E. Scinner Mayfield A. A Parker Medicine Lodge Engle Milan J. LL Patterson New Salem Cunningham Norwich G Hi. McMillan Colstant A. M Wilkinson Oxford LW Hodge South Haven A. Holmes Udall D. D. Mostland Wellington J. K Miller Winfield Grace Church J. L. George Winfeld Cheuls W. FP Tar Nusbville W. le Beacock Pratt W. V. Burns Fratt Chty G. T. Renner Preston J. N. Roberts Pretty Prairie J. Péorick Sawyer DR Suthern Spivey ELT Purcell Weilsford TM. Bury Wichita Dodge W. Anderson Emporia W. Watson Ketchurch S. Colt St. Paul E. C. Beach South T. B. Lawrence Dodge City Presiding Elder W. H. Rose Ashland Gordon Bucktin J. E H. S Booth Gate City N. A Walker Johnson

Michigan light vote yields Moore in Supreme Court race

In Dennert Michigan on April 2211 Republicans claimed a narrow win for Moore over incumbent McGrath with about 25 000 margin. Across Kansas municipal polls favored Republicans in towns voting, reflecting party lines. In Japan, a young shooter of Li Hung Chang is expected to be sent to northern mines for life, a Siberia like locality.

Dennert Mich The Supreme Court University Michigan Republicana Moore McGrath Kansas Wasemerox Li Hung Chang Japan Siberia

Remarkable German rifle shown in Baltimore by Capt More

Capt Morsinger of the steamship La Campine displayed a new German rifle in Fort McHenry that surpasses any prior gun for accuracy. It uses a 32 caliber triple-tube barrel with an inner rifled steel tube and smokeless nitro glycerine powder, capable of firing nearly three miles and piercing multiple targets at 2,000 yards.

Baltimore Batrmork Mid Morsinger la Campine Fort McHenry United States Army

Robbed the late post office and train robbers event

South Omaha post office was robbed of 5000 dollars Sunday night by cracksmen. A hole was bored in the combination lock and the safe unlocked. Stamps worth 5500 dollars were found but not taken. Nearby, Father Karminski and twelve others were arrested over a church fire. In Ohio, a train robbery led to a gunfight and seven cases of fine shoes stolen.

Omana Neb South Omaha Father Karminske Pather Karminsii St. Pauls Catholic Church Karminski Colonado Hotel Hiyata Muldowney Lake Shore Road Here Toledo

Trial of the Taylor Brothers Nearing Verdict

In Carrollton Missouri on April 2 the Taylor murder trial saw a packed court as lawyers debated instructions and opened lengthy arguments. State and defense speakers outlined evidence with the jury expected to render a verdict soon amid courtroom anticipation. Dr Price’s Baking Powder ad closes the item.

Taylor Brothers Meeks Carrollton Crand Taylor Col. Hale Col. Cravens Arkansas Col. South Taylors Bresnehen Dr. Wilson J. A. Holliday Col. Meyers Sidney Miller E. B. Stephens E. B. Fields D. M. Wilson Dr. Price

Movement of Cotton Reaches Record March Total

Secretary Hester reports the largest March cotton movement on record at 586,000 bales, far surpassing last year’s 60,000 and prior years’ figures. Seven month excess totals 2,136,512 over last year and 2,982,368 over the year before, with U S deliveries at 7,357,601 compared to 5,459,000 last year.

Hester United States

Santa Fe Magnates Reach Pacific Coast Reorganization Plan

Los Angeles April 3 The Santa Fe system plans a reorganizing deal agreed with foreign bondholders. Holders of general fours gain 75 percent in the new first mortgage fours and 40 percent in new income bonds with a lien after the first. New incomes equal legacy principal and interest to July 1, 1895. A and BR bond holders pay 4 percent and receive 113 and 115 in new preferred shares per 100 principal. excess 13 offsets the 4 percent assessment and interest. Old common stock is assessed 10 a share, exchanged dollar for dollar for new common plus 10 in preferred stock as cash. The stock assessment yields 10 million dollars. the 4 percent assessment on Avand I bonds adds about 4.5 million.

Santa Fe Pacific Coast Los

Cunningham Denies He Is Populist as Curtis Attacks

Ex Policeman Cunningham rebuts Congressman Curtis claim that he is a Populist. He writes that Curtis came from Washington and said the only kick home was finding one Populist left on the police force, namely Cunningham. He says the police board discharged him after a prior inquiry and that he identified as a Democrat when questioned.

Ne — Hi Damavarat Cunningham Congressman Curtis Charley Curtis Washington J. GC Cunningham Charley Curtis Gaya Messra Whiting Krauss and Yount Peer

Slander in Prayer Sparks Court Ruling in Los Angeles

Los Angeles April 2 Judge Clark overruled Rev. J Campbell's demurrer in a slander suit accusing him of praising librarian Miss Teaus L Kelso in a church prayer. Court held prayer can be a slanderous act and not privileged by clerical status unless in pastoral duties without malice. Other briefs note mine accident, a worrisome crime, local church project, mint price shifts, and a Toledo mayoral outcome.

Los Angeles Los Anortos Clark J. Campbell Teaus L. Kelso Campbell

Watches and prices for Elgin and other brands offered

An ad lists secondhand watches in various grades and cases with prices from 2.25 to 118.75. Items include Elgin and Waltham movements, ruby jewels, solid gold or silver cases, railroad adaptations, and multiple jeweled configurations. Some models are described as nearly new with factory-polished cases.

Watches for Ladies with Gold Cases and Bargain Prices

Solid gold Elgin small size plain case 10k priced at 14.55. 11 Jewel Columbus 20 year 14% filled case 14.55. 7 Jewel Springfield 20 year 14k filled case 2.75. 11 Jewel fancy dial in 15 year 10k filled case 12.74. Wait and inspect these watches. you will see they are bargains.

Rockfort Columbus Springfield

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