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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1894

Page

8

Tax Levy on City Property Owners Highlighted

A fragment notes a tax levy issue titled A YVUID TAX LEVY The Assessmenca on the City Property Owners, indicating municipal assessment concerns and potential fiscal action.

Law threatens tax certificates ruling over Capitol Square paving

Judge Pro Tem Stebbing in the Mietriet court ruled that bond funding for paving Capitol Square is misapplied and that property owners along the streets should bear the full pavement cost. The decision, which could invalidate tax certificates and deeds, may be appealed to the supreme court.

Ware Tee Tom J. A. Stebbing Mietriet Court Thomas Wa F. G. Hentig W. W. Manspeaker Casiitol Square Capitol Square Supreme Court Bbins Tikotsoo Mit

Christmas Tidings From North Topeka Districts

North Topeka notes overflow with holiday social plans as families plan dinners and visits. Mr and Mrs George Hkinsmas of Manhattan attend the holidays while Miss Belle Cromwell of Monoken arrives for Christmas with her brothers. Various townspeople travel to Denison Meriden Atchison and Chicago for the season. News also reports a death in Silver Lake and local club elections. Nearby shops promote gifts and a Union Pacific New Year party plans.

George Hkinsmas Manhattan Bristier Mrz E Washburn City Woodburn Denison Raa J. H. Foucht Charles Sparks Atchison County Belle Cromwell Monoken Ludell McMasters Matole Baird Chicago Thrace Murphy Silver Lake al Taggert Meriden Geo. Sams Geo, Currier Priove Henry's Sweten Claus Kansas Avenue Charles ‘Steinberzer Steinberger Nts P. J. Steward Troy Union Pacific Calvin Molman Kansas City James Vroomen Mary E Belony Ray Parmeter Ray Parteter Exposition Building Rhodea Cochlaus Puliota Tompkins Seco

Japan's Parliament hears throne speech on war progress

The throne speech praises Aeneas troops for steady advance despite hardship and notes improved relations with neutral powers. It reports treaty revision moving forward and urges harmony between government and people to further imperial aims. China peace talks and German officer recruitment for China are mentioned with skepticism.

Japan China

Two Lynched as Georgia Riots Subside Report

Advices from Brooks county Georgia report only two negroes were killed in today’s rioting, not seven as first stated. Whites remain angry, patrolling armed in search of Waverly Pike, the man said to have slain Joseph Isom last week. The two lynched yesterday were not linked to the crime and were killed for withholding Pike’s whereabouts. A special court term will convene Saturday to pursue Wiggins’ case as officers wound by him recover. a verdict found John Gavin died by a stray bullet.

Georgia Arnaxira Dac Brooks County Waverly Joseph Isom Pike Alain Argrets James Wiggins Wiggins Murray Policeman Stringer Stringer Poroners John Davin

Dr Melligan Named Rector at St Marys Newburg NY

Dec 24 reports Rev Dr Melligyn to serve as temporary rector of St Marys Church Newburg until a vacancy occurs at a prominent Catholic church in the city He will preach Christmas sermon at Father McCready chapel and say mass at Williams Church The move marks his first public mass since leaving St Stephens Church eight years ago Catholic leaders hope for a lasting reconciliation and a speakable shrine for his future ministry

St. Marys Church Newberg New York Melliynn St Mary's Church Newburg Father McGready Itoly Croig West Forty-second Streat McGuynn de McGlyan Father McCready Ile Wiliamm St. Stephen's Church Father Malone St Peter and St. Pauis's Church Brooklyn United States Arch Wishop Carrigan McGlynn Melligan

Embezzler Tale Unfolds Across Coast to Seattle

A Bloomington bank embezzler, alleged at 375000 dollars, evaded detection as Pinkerton detective J M Brooks pursued him from Kansas City to Seattle. Brooks used an alias and hid the suspect, who later vanished with the mystery of 377 thousand dollars in play.

Hensme Searrie Washu Hivo Til Pinkerton J. M. Brooks William Hell Brooks Kansas City Ogden Butte Portland Seattle Walker Brooks Hore Urel San Francisco Bank Brooks Sever

Preached on Trilby by Br Thomas Dixon in New York

Dixon criticizes reformers while analyzing Trilby and Maurier. He argues social caste fuels harm and condemns moral policing of fallen women, noting parallel dangers from fallen men. He cites a city figure on rescues and warns crusades lack lasting impact amid widespread vice.

Thomas Dixon New Yoas de. Thomas Dixon de Maurier Trilby St. Dixon Watter Parkhurst

Niagara Falls water dispute risks cuts at brink

Frank We Hawiey of General Electric notes a dispatch on Niagara River water division by state reserve commissioners aimed at informing federal and Canadian governments. He argues the state action is uncalled for as water depths at the brink measure six and a quarter feet, with water columns predicted to reach over a foot and a half over the falls. In Washington, the Peru president says the Reese law will tax imports starting January 1, 1905 to meet fiscal needs amid unsettled conditions.

Niagara Patix Srrsctse N. Y Frank We. Hawiey General Electric Company State Reserve Con Niagara Peru Macrae Wasnixcros Bureau of American Republica Hes Reese

Storms Cause Widespread Damage Along North Sea Coast

Dec 24 reports from Auerenoam and Lospos describe heavy seas washing away land up to twenty feet and destroying vessels drawn onto beaches. The port of Flushing sustains major damage and the German bark Caroline wrecks with loss of crew. several other vessels in distress are sighted as telegraph lines fail across northern Britain and death toll estimates range from 50 to 100 in passing gale.

North Sea Pha Soppuset Auerenoam Flushing Lospos Great Britain Varioue Giduners Atlantic

Fight For A Robber Virginia and Ohio Hunt Morganfield

Virginia and Ohio contend over possession of A Morganfield the alleged train robber wanted with Searcy for trial at Richmond writs of habeas corpus hinder Virginia officers as they seek custody. Morganfield and his lawyers push to obstruct the Virginia authorities amid court actions and transfers. A reward is mentioned in the era notice.

Virginia Ohio Orscry Hall A. Morganfield Assuia Searcy Richmond City County Jair Ctty Morganfield & Im Sion Oth von Quizey

Leadville Mines Output Surges With Gold Rise This Year

Figures from Leadville smelters show bullion from the district for 1904 totaling 1,994,240 in gold, with vast ore tonnage and rising production. Miners numbered 2,222 and smelter hands 650, ore handlers 260. Four main smelters processed 220,258 tons, yielding 4,346,454 in bullion, while total district output approaches 105 million in combined metals.

Leadville Lespoitte Cola Dee Atkynsis Valley Union Bi-Metallic Elgin Thin District Vallay Amolters

Turkey Explains Executions at Ergerouny Telegram

The Turkish legation reports that thirty six Armenians were not executed as claimed. Of forty six Armenians seized at Ergerouny, thirty six were freed, five sentenced to death, and five to ten years hard labor. Additional condemned men are in flight. formalities for sentences remain unfinished.

GLOATS OVER GOMPERS AT CHICAGO LABOR MEETING

The Central Labor Federation in Chicago celebrated Samuel Gompers defeat, claiming suffragists toppled him. Delegates displayed two red bandanas with Denver 1594 inscriptions and adopted resolutions denouncing Judge Woods for Debs’s six month sentence while pledging support for Debs.

Central Labor Union of Chicago New Youk Central Labor Federation Samuel Gompers Denver Central Labor Union Woods Chicago Eugene ¥. Debs Debs

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