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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1894

Page

5

Tax on incomes to hit Topeka firms and officials

The new income tax begins January 1 with a 2 percent levy on over $4,000 of annual income. Returns go to Revenue Collector Rik Morrie of Atchison. In Topeka banks and savings institutions the tax affects earnings and dividends, with exemptions for certain expenses and corporate profits. Officials foresee modest collections but warn of penalties for noncompliance and evasion.

Colleesor Rik Morrie Atchison Vola Kansas Topeka Empcasinie Giatealidatrapce Te Te Sfort Naua Beska Bank of Topeka First NT American Bank North J. J. Feoy Mante Fe Peffer Martin End Cyngreetan Charles Curtis Gaele Sam A. Robinson W. H. Rostington Peter Smith Jacob Smith J. I. Shellabarger T. B Sweet MM. Seti G A. Wilber Geo F. Sharret Thomas A. Osboro HP Dillon T. 2 Kellam EP. Kellam J J. Smart Cal GK. Holliday HH. Snow J. & Collins United States Losaes Wittolt Moeris Leaid Retuxal New York

Matson Funeral Brief Service Held for Mrs Matson

The brief service for Mrs A D Matson was held Friday afternoon at 8 o clock at 06 Kanass avenue Undertaker J M Knight oversaw arrangements. About fifteen relatives and friends attended with Albert Matson and Aira Matson among the attendees. Rev J Blakesley conducted scriptures and prayer. no music and the casket remained closed. Uncertainty remains if burial will be in Topeka or Michigan where a monument already stands for her.

Bintda Knight Morges Sander Mra A. D. Matson J. M. Knight Kanass Avenue Albert Matson T P. Masia Atchison Aira Matson J. Blakesley Topeka Michigan Mason Prescott & Co West Eighth Street Topeks Steam Laundry Jackson Street Institute of Arts and Languages F. P. Cleaves Jacksonsad Supreme Court Sons of Veterans Noah Allen Texas Rock Island Shawnee County Nickle Pinte Ln Wick T.E Bowsing Y. M Trae Allen Chickasha Democratic Flambeau Club K. of P Field Millsdale Mich Searte Charlea Dickson Denver Hobson Coates Kansas City Erastus Pierce Santa Me Gen AR Peck Lor Eyeuigh Nels Anderson Sydier Creek Yvaterday Josiah Jordan Pierjis Bealshey Joluwon Circuit Court Vinewood Pari Cave HS. Ohmer Enling Goose Evans Vincent Europe Calla Tila Frank Nevelt Dove Bardge John Schmidt First View Or. Cook Eecdhdries Me Garry Michael Fleury Wecce Ri Staley J. D. Manley Charles Perkins

What Robson Said He Severely Censured the Grand Opera House Here

Robson delivered a sharp critique of the Grand Opera House in a local venue. He condemned the management for alleged missteps and urged reforms to address audience concerns and safety.

Robson Delights Grand Audience With Mixed Praise

The article reviews Mr. Robson and his company, praising his acting and governance while noting production flaws. It discusses wardrobe issues, stage lighting, and dressing-room conditions, with quotes on Bernhardt and Coquelin, and highlights audience response to Robson’s performance and Dionysius Dimple.

America Robson Te & Gabihia Lucre Robseo Matey Hobson Crawford Houve Jotuxan Topeka Apf God Liewter Indies Coqselis Berobart Uelin Pepe Teeleggy Kedarg Rowse

Peg Leg Carlin Arrested for Whisky Sale in Cold Ward

A man nicknamed Peg Leg Carlin, famed for his prosthetic, was arrested Saturday for selling whisky. The drunken interview reveals his vow to avoid Republican tickets and recounts his rheumatic pains and hobbled stay in a front room near Pitat and Madison streets. He muttered tangled names and claimed his given name as Shay while being taken to a wagon after officers finished their search.

Holbet Carlin Pitat Madison Streets Iso Shay Tom Wukahon Zist Zeennac

George Sperry Named Telegraph Superintendent for Mexican Central

George C Sperry, long serving chief clerk to BR B Gemmell, is slated to become superintendent of telegraph for the Mexican Central in Mexico City. The move follows his reputation as a top telegraph specialist and Spanish scholar, with L M Jones succeeding Gemmell and L B Dailey assisting Jones.

Mexican Central Mexican Central Railway Santa Fe Jepeka George C. Sperry City of Mexico BR B Gemmell Sperry Topeka

Denies His Guilt by Jim McHenry Arrest Claim

Big Jim McHenry denies guilt after arrest for liquor sales claiming spite of him. He says he quit beer and whisky since Keeley cure, operated in Wamego and spent last week in Kansas City, then Topeka with wife on Madison Street. He asserts a confrontation arose when seated, claims repayment of a $6.25 debt, and says his brother instigated trouble.

Big Jim" McHenry Clation Hetx Keeley Wamego Kansas City Topeka Madison Street Hela

Cal Brewer Wins Clothes Prize For Lodge Members

A letter confirms Cal Brewer won a $25 clothing prize for bringing the most new members to Upchurch lodge AO U W. The Palace Crolling Co. is noted along with a certification by C. Gavan, secretary, recognizing Brewer’s achievement since August.

UO. W Topeka Cal Brewer Upchurch Lodge AO. U. Wigas Llu Arentires Torexa Kas A. Auerbach The Palace Crolling Co Dean Sinano Brornen Thia

Horses Inoculated for Diphtheria Serum in Washington

Five horses in Washington are under inoculation to produce diphtheria serum. Two belong to the marine hospital service and stay at the agricultural experiment station. Three are owned by the district health office. Passed Assistant Surgeon J J Kinyoun is preparing the toxines.

Waebington Washineron Ourine Hospital Service Agricultural Experiment Station District Health Office J. J. Kinyoun

Jacksonville Population Unearthed in Sanitary Survey

Jacksonville Fla Dec 31 The city sanitary survey by Chief inspector Hoberts shows a total population of 22 423 with 3 043 white males and 6 489 white females among 11 423 whites. There are 7 515 buildings, 6 550 frame 487 brick and 50 wood and iron, 3 798 houses with water, 476 vacant structures, and seventeen Chinese residents.

Jacesonville Flu Dac Hoberts Jacksonville Klads

VETS AT HAMILTON HALL FOR MORRIS HONOR INAUGURATION

Inauguration night events draw old soldiers to Hamilton hall for a city reception at the Statehouse. Governor Lor to be honored. Morris campfire planned after.

Morris Lor Hamilton Hall State House

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