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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1895

Page

5

Topeka Delegation Voted For and Against Detention Policy

The Topeka delegation to a Wichita meeting of first class cities returned with mixed votes on enforcing the prohibitory law. Mayor Fellows and other Topeka officials attended, and the group noted no offices were awarded to Topeka representatives. A City Clerk explained the delegation voted six to four against certain policing measures, and Topeka chose to stay out of the fight.

andNix Topela John Eulow J. T. Bulton J. D. Paulson Fred Rawndtree F. L. Stevans C. Stephenson D. Skinnar George Hate George W. Veale T. P. Rodgers Canty J. Len Knight Topeka Ontelde Wletus Possibje Couagilman Skinner Corminhente Real Lewworth Seeramsy Smith Wright Atco Suny F. W. Oliver Wich- Kindbeorge Meyers Fosters J. G. Brewnier Leavenworst Wedser Kanses Uliy J. T. Fulton Topeks Leaverworth Brevard

Sam Gardenhire's Work in Copyright Reform

M Gardenhire ex clerk of the district court and current Shawnee county legislator discusses strengthening United States copyright laws to fully protect writers of plays. He notes congressional amendments urged by Mr Gihbe to prevent pirating through scene or dialogue changes. Gardenhire plans trips to Topeka New York and Washington after New Years and may remain in the east until adjournment.

M. Gardenhire Shawnee County Gardenhire United States America Gi Hbe Congress Gardenkire Topeka New York Washington Gardenbire

Deed Recording Heads to Costly Santa Fe Instrument

The Santa Fe deed executed by Master In Chanesry Jolson will take days to record at the register of deeds office, with a $150 cost across eight counties. The record to file spans thirty three pages and yields the largest fee ever received by Register Brooks, who was paid $10. Meanwhile, George Deathbone Jr seeks to extend county levies to fund $15,000 in engar mill hands bonds, noted as unconstitutional. Buckions Arntes Salve advertises a general cure for skin ailments at 25 cents per box.

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Donations Pour In For Poor As Thorpe Seeks Shoes

Pollen Matron Thorpe reports recent donations for the needy since yesterday. Money and food have arrived while a load of clothing is ready for distribution. Shoes are urgently needed. a barefoot woman appeared in Justice Grover's court yesterday. More aid expected by evening.

Neal Thorpe Reform School Thorps Grover Kanspear Crem Dows

Women to Demand Suffrage at National Convention in Washington

Women suffrage advocates from across the country prepare to attend the twenty-eighth annual convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association in Washington on January 24 next year. Susan B Anthony and Rachel Pollard head the effort as a Senate and House hearing is expected Tuesday, with a resolution to seek a constitutional amendment.

Washington Congress Hocrastun N.Y Susana Anthony Rachel Poster Senate House Sioa

New Comic Paper to Debut Weekly by Local Journalists

A new comic paper titled Cucaog Dee Gate will publish weekly at a popular price of 2 cents. H. Johnson manages the Cricket and Austin Granville edits National Union Officers. Elected for 1806 at Shewnae and J. Ht Plumb council: Gen H. Mathews president, George W. Moffite viewer, G. A. Lund speaker, E G Fowler secretary, S&C. Garrard, Snandal secretary, J. FP. Burrles Jr., B. Muschkk, chaplain, Frank Tuileo usher, L Travis large antagonists, SH. Dixon doorkeeper, Thos Davis, E. x Miller, G. Armlings trustees.

National Union Oficers Shewnae J . Ht Plumb Councila National Union Ihat Gen H. Mathews George W. Moffite G. A. Lund E G Fowler Tary S&c. Garrard Snandal J. FP. Burrles, Jr B. Muschkk Frank Tuileo L .Travis Rgeanteat Ars SH. Dixon Thos, Davis E. x Miller G. Armlings Trustoca

Impending War Volunteers Sought Amid Odd Notice

Vague call for volunteers appears in a garbled notice urging action for an impending conflict. It mentions keeping shirts clean and references unclear items like Totems Sream Lauxper and Hemiltos ball reagent with stray phone numbers.

End of District Court Sees Hundreds Disposed for Next Term

Nearly 409 cases were disposed of as the district court closes for the term. Motions and runner rules will be taken up each morning but no trials will occur this term. About 100 cases per month were finished with settings for December through January. The January term opens January 15 with grand jury work and county attorney duties likely to occupy the week. A criminal docket will be reviewed and three murder cases with grave robber hearings will consume time. Judge Hazen will assign decisions from his office as the term proceeds.

District Court Hazen Hexenta Monay

Will Furnish Walters Chicago Civic Federal Employment Scheme

A fragment describes a 19 a novel setting by the Civic Federation and labor groups to supply Walters and bartenders for hotels restaurants and private homes. It notes a bureau play to rate applicants with books recording character or reasons for dismissal and to manage employment duties.

Chicago Civic Federal Caiand Civic Federation Isadora Walters Bartendura Bureau i

Venezuelan boundary dispute topic stirs South American support

Argentine applaud and U S praise. Officials discuss President Cleveland's Monroe doctrine as key to the Venezuelan boundary issue. South American republics view U S leadership as crucial while relations with England appear tensioned. The Nation lauds unity and Paraguay hails Cleveland as a great statesman in current affairs.

Randy England Deexes Aings Cleveland United States

Midland States Taps New Manager Stockham to Succeed Smith

New York executive George T. Stockham arrived in Midland Baseas to assume the Midland managerial duties on January 1. Stockham, who has spent five years as manager of the Windsor in New York, traveled with his two children to begin his new post.

Ranene Olyssiet Baseas Cray George T. Stockham New York The Midland Smith City Stockham Stockhem Stockhaw Windsor

France's 1595 vintage shows big drop in output

An official statement for France's vintage of 1595 reports total production at 26,883,000 hectoliters, down from prior years by 12,365,0 units and 4,014,000 from ten years. Valued at 639,000,000 francs, compared with 929,900,000 francs last year.

France

Anti Semite visit prompts Chicago Jewish letter request

In Chicago on December % the Jewish community sent letters to Hore Abiwards requesting inclusion in his national tour. The letter, written at the urging of Jewish club leaders, states they will welcome him warmly if he visits, while avoiding threats.

Ehicage Chicago Hore Abiwards Mitic Bob Jewish Club

Newsboy Shuffle and City Notes on Fire and Divorce

The dispatch describes chaotic newsboy chatter in several cities and a Topeka radio call, plus Oakland church leadership, a massive New York fire causing about 250000 in damage, Missouri Pacific holiday fare, Eva L Herman seeking 1000 alimony in divorce from Guy S Herman, married 1884 with two sons, and a Pottlee Steam Laundry ad.

Missouri Pacific Eva L. Herman Guy Herman

Senator Wilson Tricks Porter With Sandpaper Match

A Washington senator on a Spokane to Seattle trip outwits a Pullman porter over a light. He soaks a matchbox with boot sand to transfer grit, lighting a cigar after a brief betting challenge. The episode ends with the senator winning small change and a boast about his victory.

Senator Wilson Washington Spokane Tom Porte

Munyon Cold Cure Promises Quick Relief From Colds

An advertisement touts Munyon remedies claiming to prevent pneumonia and treat colds within 24 hours. It promotes Cold Cure and Cough Cure for lung and bronchial conditions, urging readers to visit a local drugstore and seek free medical advice from Prof. Munyon at 1305 Arch Street, Philadelphia.

Prof Muryon Arch Street Philadelpha Pa Anawared

Liquor Ban Enforced at Novelty and Coliseum

City authorities crack down on liquor sales at the Novelty and Coliseum on Third and Walout streets. Chief Irwin warns owners Martin Regan and Frank Monroe to halt all illicit liquor activity before year’s end, threatening a $2400 penalty.

Kiawaas City Den Irwin Coliseum Third Walout Novelty Couseman Martin Regan Frank Monroe Valrolmau Clark Marsia Kegan Monroe Irvin

Coal Producers Plan Production Cut Across Lines

The presidents of coal companies, after a Trunk Line Association meeting, agreed to a production restriction. Mines will shut three days a week, reducing output by about 2,500 tons weekly. Coal price to dealers stands at 4.15 per ton, with calls to raise to 4.25.

Trunk Line Association Pennsylvania Dawa

Cheir Angel A Fiend Actresses Abandoned in Brazil

The Taylor Sisters from New York, touring South America, allege manager Schuman of Chicago abandoned them. They claim he signed with Renken Ula and left seven or eight months ago for the South American tour, leaving them in distress.

Americqum Miaait Saylor Brazil Deo Taylor Sisters New York Schuman Chicago Renken

War on slot machines drives out fad in city

Grand jury state’s attorney and city officials probe slot machine gambling. Merchants reportedly earn more from machines than legitimate business, fueling efforts to remove them. Also reports: cyclone northern coast wrecks. mail steamer arrivals. anti slavery law changes in Egypt. North German Lloyd ship Fulda reaches New York with passengers. evangelist Boles speaks at Hamilton Hall.

Grand Jury Lloyd Steamier Fulda Sixrguls

Turkeys and Cranberries for Christmas Dinner Camp Plans

Turkeys for 3000, cranberries for the turkeys, and mince pies to follow the cranberries have been ordered for the Christmas dinner. Camps along the line, from Romeo to Summit, Willow Springs, Rug Bridge, and Lement, will host the feast for steam-stov e workers and other crews in the messroom at high noon on December 25.

Cirtenco Romeo Summit Willow Springs Rug Bridge Lement Soboer

University Plans New Office Building Skyscraper

Trustees discuss a modern office building on Grand Pacific site owned by the university. Dr K R Sheppard instructed to prepare plans. Estimated cost around 1.5 million dollars. Building will rise to the maximum 90 feet? and span eight to eleven stories.

Ihweatorn University Bremoth Ofloe University KR It Sheppard

Beet Growers Meet and Sugar Industry Plans

Fremont Neb Dec 19 Arrangements are being made for a beet sugar convention to boost the sugar industry, with Rep Merklejohn likely attending from Lipvoln. A Topeka Boy Choir entertained asylum patients, with Lucinda’s piece and plantation songs drawing applause. Freight rates to rise, Missouri Pacific offering limited holiday fares, and Washbors Lectures tickets admitted to Fowler’s talk.

Meredith Topeka Missouri Pacific Sint and

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