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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1895

Page

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Lester Curzon Wedding Grand State Affair at St John’s

The wedding of Hon. George Nathaniel Carzon and Miss Mary Lester in Washington drew a near public ceremony crowd at St John’s Episcopal Church fronting the White House. Cabinet officers diplomats bishops and governors attended as a large security detail managed the crowd. The bride wore white satin and lace with orchids. the groom’s party included Sir Jameson and Lord Lamington. A breakfast followed at the Latter mansion with guests listed from Washington Chicago New York Boston and Albany.

Wasuixotox George Nathaniel Carzon Mary Lester St. John's Episcopal Church St. John's Church Lafayette Square White House Joseph Laher Frank Curzon Cleveland Inon Oben Waln Wisi Bishop Telbot Fay Smith Acm Nannie Daisy Lulter Leiter Jameon Tory Miller Lord Lamington Josep Leiter Sis Episcopal Church Washington Mra. Cleveland Mra Turnout Ae John Carter Brown Sishup Chicago Howard Isham Isham Robert Mra Lincoln Howry Willing Henry King Joseph Leiter Franklin Remington John Howland Thompson Payson Thompson BP. Thompson Mahlon Ogden EB Cragg New York Bishop Henry G Potter Toydilies E.R. Robinson Mies Robinson Thomas Newbold Oliver Iselin Lanatner Lockwood Miss Wilson Warren Baldwin Buchanan Winthrop F. Vanderbilt J. Burden Bustop T. Jefferson Colledge Mra Calledge Roger Wo

Woman in Chase case denies relations with Warden Chase

Miss Lou Williams formerly a Dutton house waiter and later penitentiary assistant matron testified to the committee denying any improper relations with Warden Chase. She said she left the Dutton house March 1 1893 joined the penitentiary May 1 and met Mrs Harkness in Kansas City. She testified the warden visited her room only for institutional business and denied a bath room incident. She named families she stayed with since leaving the penitentiary and said she now works at Millers restaurant in Kansas City Kansas. Philip Mullens of Armour Packing testified and S W Chase will speak before adjournment.

Chase Lou Williams Dutton House State Penitentiary Datton Harkness Tracey Avenue Keneas City Miss Matthews Miss Williams Miller’s Restaurant Kansas City Kansas Philip Mullens Armour’s Packing Company

Oakland Republican Club Names Delegates and Backs Governor

The Oakland Republican club chose delegates and alternates for the Kansas Republican state convention in Topeka on April 25. Scott Kelsey ex officio as delegate. delegates A R K Jones FL O Black M A Millard. alternates W Whitmore R L Hammill CE Pierson. Resolutions praise Congressman Charles Curtin and urge Gov EN Morrill to enforce all laws, oath to the people, and support the governor's duties.

Oakland Morrill Te Stind Oakland Republican Club Kansas Republican Teague Clube Topeka Scott Kelsey A. RK. Jones FL O Black M. A. Millard W. Whitmore R. L. Hammill CE Pierson Charles Curtin Eople Geyanea Reneblicas EN. Morrill State of Kansas Vor Kersey A. E. Joxss

Harrison's Position on Silver and Gold Parity

In a La Junte speech ex President Harrison outlines his stance on the silver question. He argues for larger silver coinage and free coinage on a parity basis with gold, but warns against free coinage while European nations pursue restrictive gold policies. He notes England and Germany face gold scarcity affecting industry. Separately, Fr Scott reports boys fishing near Mill Creek uncover old and foreign coins buried as stolen treasure, including a 1778 large copper piece and a 1805 half penny.

Harrison la Junte Blarrison England Germany Fr. Scott Mill Creek United States

Cleveland to Cut Telephone Rates May First

Cleveland April 22 A large reduction in city telephone rates will take effect around May 1 by the Cleveland Telephone company. Many rates drop by over 60 percent and subscribers gain long distance and metallic circuit access. The plan uses party lines to lower costs, with four teleplanes on a circuit yielding 48 dollars per year. Federation Officer Meet: executive council of the American Federation of Labor meets in the afternoon with six members present and vice president R Kenehan of Denver expected.

Cleveland Federation Officive Ixprasaraus The American Federation of Labor R Kenehan Denver

Huntington Arrested in New York for Free Pass Incident

Collis P. Huntington, president of the Southern Pacific railway, was arrested in New York on a charge of issuing a free pass to Frank Stone in violation of the Interstate Commerce Law. He was arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Shields, represented by Frederick S. Coudert, and held to await a warrant of removal. The indictment was returned March 26 in San Francisco. Huntington, speaking to reporters, suggested motives may relate to past dismissals of political agents and defended his actions as routine.

New York Collis P. Huntington Southern Pacific Railway Frank Stone Huntington U.S Shielda Frederick S.r Coudert Huntington Brown United States District Court California San Francisco United States McParlane Shields Coudert Commissioner Shields Frank Young Frank Southern Pacific Railroad

Ingalls Backs Free Silver Nomination for 1896

In Macox Missouri on April 22 J J Ingalls told a Grand Army of the Republic gathering he favored free and unlimited coinage of silver and urged nominating a candidate who supports the policy He argued he would not necessarily “knock out” McKinny and noted men can change positions with time

Macox Grand Army of the Republic J. J. Ingalls McKinny Mr. Ingalls

Harraden complains of piracy by American publishers

Miss Harraden of Santa Barbara accuses American publishers of pirating her stories. She says five tales from Shipa that Pass in the Night were published separately in different volumes, each marketed as by Beatrice Harraden with added stories by others. She plans legal action and will depart for San Francisco soon.

Santa Barsanra Cal Bestrice Harralea Beatrice Harraden

Mrs Parnell Improve May Yet Recover

The condition of Mrs. Parnell is improved today though unable to converse. She passed a good sight and her temperature nears normal. she can take nourishment and doctors hold hope for recovery. Paris omnibus strike starts with police escort. few vehicles run today.

Beavextows Mi. Parnell Paris Paris Omnibus

Armored Texas Cattlemen Prepping for Oklahoma Land Move

Report from Woodward Oklahoma says cattlemen in the Texas area arm their cowboys with Winchesters to resist the occupation of school lands by Dan Waggoner of Decatur Texas who leased the lands from the territorial government. Cattlemen claim the land was promised to them and fear bloodshed when cattle are moved.

Texas Oklahoma Vicenra Kan Woodward Okl Dan Waggoner Decatur Tex Territorial Board

Unusual Burial Circumstances for Dell Parmelee

Dell Parmelee died Saturday at his brother in law W S Suttons home in Topeka. With no funds for a funeral an improvised pine coffin was used and neighbors covered it with white cloth. Moore of De Moss and Powell supplied a hearse and transported the body to the church and cemetery.

Dell Parmelees Topeka Dall Parmelee Hits Sutton Jeferson Street Neighties Binkolo Moore de Moss & Peowell

Susie Gay Operated On For Appendicitis In Lawrence

Susie Gay fifteen year old daughter of FP C Gay formerly Santa Fe freight agent now in California, was taken ill at a Lawrence party Friday. An operation for appendicitis was performed yesterday afternoon by doctors from Topeka and Kansas City. The operation was difficult and risky but successful. She remained improved this morning and shows good recovery prospects if she stays well for a day or two.

Lawrence Susie FP. C. Gay Santa Fe California A. D. Weaver Lawrance

Hudson bids $12 000 for state printing plant sale

J K Hudson president of Kansas State Printing Co bids 12000 for the plant in volved with 1000 due on delivery July 1 and 1100 due the first of each month thereafter. Other bids from Crane and Hall O'Donald for stock blanks etc. Disposition to be decided next Monday in Judge Hazen's presence.

A. D. Hubbard Bilamillon George W. Crane Hall & O'Donald Company Hazen

Du Maurier’s New Story Named The Martians

New York April 2 says Mr Du Maurier’s upcoming tale has been named The Martians It will explore French and English life and is described as a very long work with no fixed completion or publication date.

New York

Westfall Bond Approved in Pension Forgeries Case

A. J. Westfall, charged with forging pension certificates in the Tupeke office, posted a new $3,000 bond today. Judge Foster approved the bond, allowing Westfall to return to Denver with Col. F. J. Close, David Overmyer, and AKO Long of Denver as sureties. The prior bond forfeiture order was set aside.

A. J. Westfall Tupeke Foster Denver Col. F. J. Close David Overmyer Ako Long

Arrests after raid on Woods joint in Abilene

AntLent Kansas April 22 seven business men and citizens of Hove were arrested and brought here on larceny charges for raiding Woods joint the night after election. Thursday evening April 10 at the home of the bride's parents Miss Stella Miller and Mr Robert W Neal married by Rev Dr Cordley. Miss Miller a University of the close of 1894 Mr Neal, former law student at the university now with the firm of Glead Ware Gleed Topeka. The best wishes of friends go with them to their Topeka home.

Eax Hope Abilene AntLent Kan Hove Woods

Waller Manacled, They Didn't Allow Letter Writing

A report details the restraint on a prisoner named Waller who was manacled and denied permission to write a letter. The incident highlights harsh treatment in custody and the restricted communication rights observed during the period.

Waller Case Sparks Interest In Madagascar Affairs

John L. Waller, former United States consul at Tamatave, Madagascar, was sentenced by a French court martial to twenty years imprisonment. He arrived aboard the Djemnah, spoke little, and refused to use French or accept an interpreter. the U.S. ambassador James B. Eustis denied receiving instructions to intervene. His nephew Bray faced expulsion, and Waller remains jailed at Fort St Nicholas awaiting further proceedings.

Madagascar Corsica Surety Isles Waller Ogres Zanziver Fort St Nicholas Tamarive John L. Waller United States Vatomandry Tamutave The Temps Paul Bray Texas Bray Zanzibar Paris James B. Eustis Washington Waler

Mrs Grant to Attend General Grant Birthday Celebration

Mrs Grant plans to be present at the General Grant birthday celebration in Cutcaco on April 22. General Grant and Mrs Sartors will arrive next Saturday to attend Galena's celebration with a special train and return for the local event. A Nast lithograph of Lee's surrender will be unveiled in Galena Saturday morning by H. Koblsdat. The president refused to pardon Rufus L Davis, a three year penitentiary sentence in the Western District of Missouri for countersubscription.

General Grant Cutcaco Genera Grant Wasntscox Rufus L. Davis Mising

Heaviest Day’s Wheat Trading Sparks Market Rally

New York April 22 Prices in wheat surged with heavy volume totaling 14 825 000 bushels. The advance of 2 4 cents over Saturday fueled a volatile session as traders struggled to execute orders amid outside support and bull enthusiasm. May opened 6 1/2 cents higher and corn also moved, but noon trading cooled amid a sharp reaction.

New York

Drought Deflates Government Contract Suit Against Veale and Sureties

The United States district court entered default judgment against Col Geo W Veale and his sureties W E Caldwell and Walver Veale for about 1000 in favor of the government. Veale had nine 1890 contracts to furnish feed to a military post at Parisley but drought reduced crops and moisture, causing supply issues and losses. The government sought recovery of the price difference after feed was bought elsewhere.

U. S. Governmwat Faigne Hum United States District Court Ainst Geo W. Veate Walver Eale W. E. Caldwell Col Veale Goverment Pi Rsley Col Veale

Illinois Democrats plan meeting after Times Herald Chicago sale

Catvano April 22 Democrats statewide seek a convention in Chicago to decide a new paper policy. Invitations go to Governor Altgeld Prick lin MacVeay Alderman Gulian ex Mayor Jouko Hopkins Judges McCon nell Adam Gubi rivich William A. Vincent Postmaster Hesing and other Chicago Democrats and notable men from across the state. The convention to determine policy will meet in June.

Chinage Catvano Times Herald Chicago Rasrsany Neat Altgeld Pricklin MacVeavh Gulian Jouko P. Hopkins McConnell Adam Gubiirich Juge William A. Vincent Hesing Jone

Demand Better Wages After Beef Price Rise

In New York on April 22 workers in city slaughterhouses, about twenty five Hebrew employees, convened a tense private meeting to press for higher wages and concessions. They seek weekly pay, shorter hours from 18 to 12, and better sleeping accommodations. In Washington, the Supreme Court did not announce a rehearing decision on the income tax case. A revolution is reported in the Santiago province, Buenos Aires, with the governor fleeing.

Buenos Avens Santiago

Theatrical Snippets and Casting News 1906

A London opera about Trilby is rumored while Benny Arthur Jones debuts The Triumph of the Philistines. Archibald Ganter’s My Official Wife heads to London. Sadie Martinet’s company returns to New York after closing. Lawrence Hanley to play Svengali in a Brady Trilby company. Irene Franklin to star in She Fire Patrol at Bowdoin Square Boston. Al Lipman remains in Mercy hospital Pittsburg with a broken leg, out in a month. George Alexander and St James company plan a September 1906 American tour. Pinero’s The Notorious Mrs Eggwhisk mocked in London Figaro. Florence Wickes joins the stage, daughter of a railway official. Robert Downing plans The Narragansett with an Indian role next season.

Benny Arthur Jones Archibald Ganter London Sadie Martinet New York Lawrence Hanley Svengali W. A. Brady Little Irene Franklin Bowdoin Square Boston al Lipman Mercy Hospital Pittsburg George Alexander St. James Theater Company Figaro Mr. Pinero Mrs. Eggwhisk

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