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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1895

Page

5

The Girla of Today The Maken Es sey Dr Parkhurs Views on Woman

A Chicago Times-Herald summary notes Mrs James Sadlier receives the Lactire medal from Archbishop Fabre for distinguished service to the church. It profiles her Irish background, 60 works, and age 75, praising Catholic literary contributions and Irish-life themes.

Maken Essey Parkhurs Lebt Archbishop Fabre Montreal University of Notre Dame James Sadlier Church of the Europe Sadlier Madden Ireland

Bartlett Sues Ex-Congressman Coffeen for Salary Deductions

In Curvenne Wyoming on April 18 the district court concluded the case of LS Bartlett against ex-Congressman Coffeen. Bartlett, once Coffeen’s private secretary, claimed back wages and unlawful deductions from 1894 to 1994, including 30 dollars monthly for a year and 5 to 10 dollars monthly for office rent. He sought 2425 dollars more for alleged extensive services to promote Coffeen’s image. The trial revealed many ridiculous features, the jury returned after hours with a verdict for Bartlett of 202.50 dollars.

Bartlett Geindungmont Wyomine Curvenne Wyo LS Bartlets Coffeen Bartlett Auuat Ile Washington Mr. Coffeen Wyoming

No Smoking Rules Considered for Chicago Bureau Em ployees

Commissioner Kent of the department of public works proposes new rules for bureau employees in Chicago. The plan bans smoking during business hours as offices are observed to be filled with tobacco smoke, especially in clerical areas handling the public. He asserts the rule will be strictly enforced.

Usterpal Chicago Kent Department of Public Works

Be the Silver Candidate A Columbus Shoemaker Runs

J A White of Columbus announces plans to seek the U S presidency as a silver man laboring southerner aiming to unite the west and south He has previously run unsuccessfully for mayor and Muscogee county sheriff He works as a shoemaker in Corvusus Ga and April 1 8 appear in the notice The Pope Draws the Line condemns Protestant neutral schools as Canadian bishops are criticized for promoting Catholic influence in Manitoba

Columbus Georgia Corvusus J. A. White United States Muscogee County Rowe Uueee Congregation of E Propagands Catholica d of Manitoba

Verdict At Fifty Thousand In Libel Case Stirs Press

The Philadelphia Times reports a jury verdict of 45 000 in a libel case against the Times and its editor by ex official William Smith. The piece condemns the decision as a perversion of justice given Smith’s impeached record and dismissal for misappropriation.

Philadelphia Times Tuluke Sasith Giddon The Times Citzen Smith Aman Wasen

Delegates named for London Railway Congress

The American Railway Association elected delegates to the London Railway Congress in June. Historic roster includes H. S. Haines, E B Thomas, J. J. Frey, and Theodore Voorhees among others. Accommodations arranged at the Victoria hotel in London with headquarters to be established.

HM Gote London Loumn American Railway Sesociation H. 5. Haines Plant American Railroad Assuriation E B ~Thomas New York, Lake Erie & Western W. Allen Travelers Official Railway Guide

New Colony Starts Town Crystal Lake Between Alamosa and La Jara

A new town is formed between Alamosa and La Jara by the Slavonic Land and Beneficial Society of Streator Illinois. It will be named Crystal Lake. A petition seeks a post office in Washington and a railway depot is promised. Many settlers have located nearby and many from Streator are expected in April and May.

Streator Crystal Lake Calo Alamosa la Jara Slavonic Land and Beneficial Society of Ill Washington Alamoss

Nomadic photographer ventures bold field work and risk

A traveling photographer recounts starting in spring, riding in a buggy, and facing lone country stretches. She updates her craft from a clumsy start to a reputation for good pictures, traveling with a revolver, a masculine disguise, and a $2,500 bank balance after three years of nomadic work. The San Francisco letter notes her fearless life and earnings. The piece also cites Dr. Parkhurst on women’s roles, urging bearing and training children as a primary mission, and comments on wages and living conditions of New York women workers, highlighting low pay and harsh hours.

Ila San Francisco Parkhurst Charles H. Parkhurst D.D Ladies’ Home Journal Jochebed Egypt Israel New York Gentury Fifth Avenue

Mexican Mission Vacant Over Ineligibility Claims

Constitutional experts contend ex Senator Ransom cannot be minister to Mexico because the office was created or its emoluments increased during his Senate term. The salary rise from 12000 to 17500 dollars followed a diplomatic appropriation bill, and Ransom did not protest, leaving the mission vacant.

Matt Hansom Washigeton Ransom Mexico Wich United States Selste Bote Leitls

FAVORS FOR FOREIGNERS The New Chinese Treaty Secures Them

A Tokio dispatch reports the China Japan treaty ends the likio tax on foreign goods and adopts a uniform tael. It clarifies currency values including haikwan, customs tael, and Shanghai tael, and permits foreigners to import factories and lease interior warehouses in China.

Tokio China Japan Shanghai

Wind Storm Ravages Bucklin Wheat and Structures

A fierce storm swept Bucsus Kas on April 18, with winds driving residents to storm caves and dust reducing visibility. Meade suffered near destruction as Dr C Button's building and a large livery barn were wrecked, while 75 to 90 percent of local wheat perished. Many fields shift to corn and oats as fruit prospects remain.

Bucklin Bucsus Kas Meade C. Button

Pittsburg Locomotive lands Texas rail contract

Pittsburg Locomotive company wins the contract to supply twelve standard gauge locomotives for the Georgetown and Trinity railroad in Texas a 650 mile line. Illinois Steel takes rails contract from Carnegie. Hopkins Construction of St Louis to build bridges and Denver Construction to build the road.

Pirrsnone Pittsburg Locomotive Company Georgetown and Trinity Texas Illinois Steel Company Carnegie Company Hopkins Construction Company St Louis Denver Construction Company Denver

First Cyclist Dead After Bicycle Accident in New Yeas

Robert C Center, a pioneer who introduced bicycles to America, died at Roosevelt hospital after being struck by a passing wagon on Western boulevard. His mother resides in Santa Barabara, California. A Tokio dispatch notes Japan will retain Wel Hal Wel to guarantee wartime indemnity payments.

America New Yeas Robert C. Center Roosevelt Hospital Mr. Center France Santa Barbera California Japan Berurs Tokio

One Lung Benefit Promised By Cod Liver Emulsion

An advertisement asserts that many people live with one lung and claim Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites strengthens vital organs and aids healthy tissue replacement. It encourages consumptives to seek care and try Scott's Emulsion for quick relief, promoting Scott & Bowne of New York and 50cc bottles.

Scott Scott & Bowne N.Y

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