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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1894

Page

2

Masonic Grand Lodges Debate Tools and Aid Proposals

The article notes grand lodges sanctioning use of Heys and lists states with permissions or prohibitions. It discusses the Cryptic memorial chest to be created in New York by year end, counts 18018 Masons in Ohio, and mentions lodge rights on admissions and charters. It cites figures for lodges and members nationwide and comments on secrecy and conduct among Masons.

Colorado Michigan Ohio South Caroline Vermont Alabourne Armmead California Connecticut Delaware Florida Uilnots Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Marne Maryland Nebmeta Masonry Oregon United States Liberia Senor Sogusta Naloly Spsin Josiah H. Deomstend Maine Makonia Sccoll Grae

Knights of Pythias new law for subordinate lodges and tribal councils

Article outlines a supreme body act establishing requirement for subordinate judges, quorum rules, and territorial authority under supreme government. Mentions Madlean Mesa fire rebuilding, Knights in New York City, Brockton Mass outfit, and nationwide activity. Notes Indiana tribes membership 71,010 and Pocahontas council efforts in Massachusetts. Highlights dedication of Jobs E. Poors and Benevolent work of Hed Men lineage. Includes promotion of General James H. W. Harkisy and references to Indian reservation prosperity and Per Capitas tax changes.

Grand Lodge Ouk Lodge Madlean Mesa Tate Divners New York City Datsnolos Lodge Brockton Mass James H W. Harkisy Springfold Elltonis Alea Indiana Massaachusetts Pennsylvania Agumors E. Poors Society of Charbey Benevice

Guileless Red Men and Two Wives Claim in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma Territory Jubilant reports from Indian agents describe varied progress among tribes after allotments. Capt A B Woodson notes slow civic adaptation and retained customs, including polygamy, rivalry with white laws, and a cautious move toward citizenship. Some tribes, like Moncas and Osages, show improvement, while Pawnees and Osages face differing paces of reform under agency oversight.

WasursaTox Oklahoma Territory Tadlwe Okahoma A .B. Wood Ryan Illedess Jackeef Jackeef Thrift Not Fuduscey Woodson Omsey HB. Freeman Sixteenth Infantry Osepes J.P. Woolsey Powell Pawnee Otoe Oklahorns Areney

Audacious Ottawa Lumber Yard Robbery by Stranger

A well-dressed, polite stranger entered Ed Chesorith’s blacksmith shop around 4 o’clock and asked for lines of large file then fled with receipts from Harrie lumber yard after prying the money drawer. Harris, who spoke with him, alerted staff but the man disappeared as soon as the theft was noticed.

Ottawa Dee Ottawe Ed Chesorith Harris

Santa Fe to Sell Fruteless Tickets From Chicago Route

Santa Fe announces November 27 selling fruteless tickets to Chicago at 11 through vestibule triiia. Departures Sandepot 2:10 and 6:15 pm with 9 00 scd 1:00 ness morning arrival. Rowse Rua city Agents. Window Glass at Holmes Drug Store.

Basta Fe Santa Fe Tokato Chicago Sandepot Rowse Rua City Holme’s

Olneys report highlights Pullman strike and federal action

The attorney general's annual report to Congress details intense federal involvement during the Pullman strike. It notes the aim to compel settlement, the use of legal tools to prevent rail interference, and the eventual deployment of U S troops to Chicago. It cites the Union Pacific creditor status and reiterates calls for reorganization of the Union Pacific Railroad.

Pallmas Union Pacific Neticees Wasatxatros Congress Departments of Justee Olney Pullman Department of Justice United States Pullman Company Chicago United States Marshal United States Court Seamat Dells and Hig Associates Chiesto Duren Pactic’ Railioal Company Union Prcifie Railroad Company

No Tariff Legislation Likely This Winter

Washington December 5. Senate finance committee and Democratic senators conference show no hope for passing free coal iron barbed wire or duties on sugar without differential in refined products. It is deemed impractical to reopen tariff questions or enforce passage of the three bills, ending any chances this session. Hankett indictment notice. Simsariany, Me. A sensational indictment against ex mayor BE D Parse, former vice president of the dafnet Bank, charges grand larceny amid bank’s failing condition. Local attorneys plan to urge repeal of the felony law.

Senate Fniines Hanketts Simsariany Agaist BE. D. Parse

Excursion Announcement for Round Trip Tickets Issued

Rock Island Kruste announces a harvest excursion with round trip tickets selling December 1 and 15. Returns valid up to twenty days from sale. Routes cover Kansas Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah Texas and many others including New Mexico and Arkansas Alabama Mississippi Tennessee and more. Great Lakes to Chicago and St Louis zones included with varying rates. Modern trains with vestibuled equipment and a note about Ayer's Hair Vigor appearing in ad text.

Kansas Nebranka Flolorado Wyoming Utah Paints Hisex Hills South Dakota Texas Oxluhome Indian Territory Pweos Valley New Mexico Deming Arkansis Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Southwest Discouri Lewislane New Oceans Chicago St. Louis

Three Fingered Jack, Noted Oklahoma Outlaw Killed

Peary Oklahoma December reports Jack Phineas alias Three-Fingered Jack, a famed Oklahoma outlaw, was murdered in his cabin near Kildare while he slept with his wife. The killer fled. theories blame an old rival or a feud ending. Other items note a marshal killed in Salt Creek, football ban at Georgetown, railroad work near Oklahoma City, a suicide in St Louis, and various bank and crime notes.

Peary, Ok Jack Phineas Three-Fingered Jack Oklshoma Thert Kildare Jack Guinerm United States

Kolb's program outlined for Alabama governor election

The report details Kolb's plan to issue certificates of election de jure to Goodwin Howard and listed supporters in Congress. Manning described seating strategy in the Republican House to advance Kolb, with Republican and Populist candidates affected. Other items note Oklahoma counterfeiters crackdown and a Washington retirements deal affecting Illinois Judge Weldon and Gosman Springer.

Jura Mosreomesr Ala Dec H C Manning Kolb Manning Goodwin Howard Aldricha Robinson Ostes House Alabama Oates Springer Washington Judge Weldon Illinois Court of Claims Cuangy Gosman

Brief Wire News Roundup of Global Incidents

A scattered wire brief notes a dinamit e explosion near Hull Quebec kills four men and a boy with several wounded, unrest amid Indian reservation crimes in Santa Rosa Mexico, and a Wells Texas convict escape and shootout. Other items mention the Stewart syndicate paying $50,409,499 into New York subtreasury for an 850 million bond, a legislative session to appoint delegates to Washington, and various political and economic notes including bids for mail and steamboat service in the Midwest, despite delays in South Georgia.

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Parish Change Sparks Village Church Debate

In a village scene readers see Mary and I discussing Parson Brown and Parson Jones, noting Brown’s steady preaching but dwindling parish usefulness. They plan to visit Pipetown for sermon contrast, while debating raising a higher salary and reviving the church with fresh leadership and renewed effort.

Mary Prn Spenceryilie Maury Brother Brown Ron Parson Jones Pipetown Jane Leephurch Mr. Jones Parson Brown Kary Hull Dews Parson Brown Tor Sam

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