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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1894
Page
8
A prophetic account lauds women’s progress at the World’s Fair and the Woman’s Building. It predicts emancipation and equality in the coming century, praising the achievements and honors won by American women and their enduring influence.
The lettered report recalls attempts to delay proceedings in the Hillmon matter. It cites Arizona links and insurer suspicions, with G A Taylor noting longtime doubts about the Moeticine Lodge death and Hillmon’s possible involvement. The widow faces pressure over a $25 000 policy and claims of fraud by insurers.
The piece notes that the U S banking system has evolved under state and federal oversight with frequent official examinations. It mentions public demand for government directed evaluations every five years, highlighting New York Life Insurance as leading in public assurance after recent department checks. It also references political gossip about Frank Forrest and Blayton's Jubilee Singers scheduled for Friday.
The column details expenses and a list of major contributors to a fund, with amounts from Col. WA Harris to Gen. Pritenard and others. It notes ongoing efforts to cover deficits and mentions continued administration support and expected receipts.
An oblique report claims President McVicar plans to resign. he denies the rumor in a brief morning exchange, stating no truth to the resignation talk and keeping focus on ongoing duties. The article notes military and governance references but centers on the president’s denial and anticipated tenure.
Disjointed dispatch notes ongoing actions against the Cook gang in Texas. Rangers and federal officers reportedly closed in on gang factions near Brilovus and Tecus, with locations indicating the group using the state as refuge from marshals as authorities press a nationwide manhunt.
A discontent traveler balks at a counter full of pies and small cakes asking price. The waiter offers beans for 25 cents, the traveler pays, and later a beggar pays 25 cents for a spoonful of cold beans. The tale ends with a feisty question about the high price.
A collage of misheard lines and clipped phrases from Chicago Tribune, Washington Star, Atlanta Constitution, Life, Cincinnati Tribune, Cincinnati World, and Tit-Bits. The snippets showcase humorous misreadings and odd wordings about daily life, fashion, indulgence, and dialogue, imparting a sense of era and column miscellany. The fragments touch on conversations about games, propriety, and social chatter.
Reports show Beary Engell and Dr McCabe claims totaling 50 dollars each settled by the commissioners. Election expenses totaling 253 dollars and grand jury fees near 000 are approved along with 2072 dollars for work on the new court house. A grand jury probes the death of Mrs. Laure Jobicon, while Topeka figures include police and civic notes and a traffic incident near Polk streets resulted in minor injuries for two young women.
North Topeka items describe Mrs EC Garner entertaining Miss Sallie Rice of Bowen and Ciara Bell of Richland visiting. Mrs J V Hayden hosted the W T K club. Henry Litt, ex-sheriff of Pickiogan county, visited. Families hosted tea and visits to St Joe and Hoyt. Fred Fensky bought property on Kansas Avenue near Laurent. George J Graves offers carriage repairs. Knights and Ladies of Security elected officers. additional officers named for the lodge. Slayton's Jubilee Singers set for Washburn chapel. Prescott Co. relocates to 118 West Eighth. Dr Addie Kester at Dutton House.
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