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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1894

Page

8

Local religious notices and community briefings roll through city churches

New Year sermons fill the city as congregations report on January plans. Central Congregational will elect new officers January 8 while Rev Bernard Kelly of the GATL area leads a large gathering at the Biotic lounge. Police and court notes touch on local incidents and a past arrest.

Vincent M. E John Guibrie G. A Tee Sheldoe Jim Speutding Ile Crawford St Joseph DD. Watson Belew Eheiweer Caldwell Resumont Order of Mibernians Joseph Merehall John Gannon Jain Meagher Res Ccnting Steeetiry CU. A. Lennon Clasnclal Secreary M. Hogan J. Donovan Hugh McGiverk J. D. Stanley Tin Donoven M. Maery T. F. Jerwon Callatinn James Slavin

Disposed of Case Over Cholera Fund Debate

The Choters Farad Case ends with Judge Moon granting time and a petition by F B R Dawes. The board's discretion over a marine threat to Kansas is disputed. The court upholds prior rulings though the filing argued lack of jurisdiction and a need for board consent.

Choters Farad Moon Mmee F. BR. Dawes Sir Dawes Board of Ath

Pinnegan's Ball at Grand Theater With Sal Smith Ruswel

A fragmented theater listing announces Pinnegan's Ball and The Dazzler at the Grand. Sal Smith Ruswel and Me Kossell perform A Poor Relation. The Railroad Tickets returns Friday and Fleomgan's Hall hosts side talk. On the Thir, The Daz zler will encore at the Gram.

Sal Smith Ruswel Me Kossell Fleomgan Dazzler Gram

Coloret Moers Sew Fears Dance In Topaka Event

The best colored people of Topaka attend a social dance tonight at Maetropli tap hall under the Metropolitan club. The Dispatch band and Watson’s orchestra provide music. a 40 member A. N. Celabet delegation from Kansas City will be present. A foil dress affair, cordial greetings mark the event.

Topaka Maetroplitap Hall Meteopolitan Cra Dispatch Band Watson Fingale A. N.celabet Kamas Metropolitan Club

Fourt Street Gang Trouble in Arkansas City Case

Two members of the Fourth Street Gang watched in Topeka face trouble in Arkansas City for forgery and burglary. Hob Nightingale and Tom Israel are named as suspects after burglarizing a local home and bank. Nightingale was indicted for forging a father’s name. he fled town as authorities pursued the case. Undersheriff Tom Wilkerson received word of the developments.

Latal Arkanems City Topeka Arkansas City Hob Nightingale Tom Israel Sizth Street Sod Nightingale Santa Fo Tom Wilkerson

Will sue for wages in central strike case

The Apollo Trap and Steel plants prepare to sue for wages under central Highell. Workers claim four months of unpaid wages and seek to recover money after a one year contract. About two thousand men affected over eight months.

Tee Asoun Apolis Leech Bortie Uit Centrabia Highell Apollo Trap Twe

Marie Burriess Weds Wealthy In New York Arm

Actress Marie Burriess married Guy Wilbur Cocker, a wealthy resident of Lawrence, in New York. The union drew opposition from Currier family relations while Burriess and Currier had a two year history in Boston. Burriess, about twenty four, was reportedly worth near $100000.

Kecomies Marmat Bbtters Prent Stas Béstor Marie Burriess Tas Beodsec Nework Guy Wilbur Cocker Lawrence Teid Marrines Currier Tle Misa

Gladstone Stirring Debate Sparks Foreign Policy Talk

The article notes charges that Gladstone’s stance affects peace and criticizes foreign powers for not acting. It mentions a St James Gazette reference to Gladstone’s long career as a warning against political mischief and outlines broader concerns over international stability. It also reports on a fire at Santa Fe depot and a refinery blaze in Barnet with minimal damage and attribution to mice.

Lospes Gladstone Pall Mall Gasette Armenia Ape Grremier St. James Gazette Mr. Gladstone Callei Santa Fe Acack Eie

Mrs Mattox Arrives In Topeka To Visit Son

Oklahoma City widow Mrs Mattox, mother of Clyde Mattox, the murderer with a history in Topeka and Oklahoma, arrived in Topeka today. She described grief, anger, and concern over Clyde, saying she would rather see him free than in jail and urging better jail conditions. She hurried from Hesherd's office after exchanging notes about a letter she believed undelivered and warned officers of potential danger as she kept a wary watch on Clyde.

Abe Clyde Ste Uleo Lyse Fly-Boy Cnich & Jail Tom Wikerson Wilkerson Mex Mattox Mo Pas Mike Ehe Wichita

In Old Krentucky at the Grand Theater

In Old Kentucky will play at the Grand tonight with a rugged mountain scene. Patrons note printer errors in window dates and a lively pit scene with rocks and chases as characters descend and rise the mountain. Characters Puddick and Lizzy Byars are mentioned among the cast.

Kentucky Crawford Moly Jelse Pitkaniuny Our Land Cegore Mora Lizzy Byars

Topeka Plant Builder Drives State Boiler Boom

Joseph Bromich, proprietor of the Topeka Bream Bullet Works, showcases a thriving Topeka manufacturing establishment on Jefferson Street. He recently completed an eight horsepower boiler for the Osawatomie state asylum and has completed seven boilers for state institutions this year. His work furnishes heating plants for homes and business houses across Topeka and rural Kansas towns, with ongoing contracts for Fowler Packing House in Kansas City.

Joseph Bromich Topeka Bream Bullet Works Topeka Tusitnd Osawatomie Mr Bromich Jefferson Street Weir Rebet Kansas Towns Woilers Fowler Packing House Kansas City Bosnich Kansas Bep

Sante Fe to Make Kansas City a Major Passenger Crew Center

Nickerson chairman Sir Roddey and the grievance committee of the Santa Fe for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers visited Tupaka last week. They supported making Kansas City a division point for five or six passenger crews, with division ends at Marcelline and Topeka, moving crews from Kansas City and Argentine to Topeka or Marcelline. Roddey has returned to Nickerson.

Sante Fe Krayias Chyada Janes E Rodidey Nickerson Suita Fe Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Tupaka Kansas City Marcelline Missouri Topeka Sir Roddey

New Kingdom Kalnun Emerges With Ming Family King

Reports from Yonomuma dated December 31 indicate the Teng Hats rebels in the Cholisdo province have established a new realm named Kalnun and enthroned a Ming family member as its king. The movement signals a shift in regional power amid ongoing conflict.

Teng Hats Cores Kalnun Yonomuma Cholisdo

Two Sessions Loom Over State Legislation

The article discusses the Iowa like plan for two legislative sessions starting January 8, 1805, with regular and special sessions for apportioning districts and other business. It notes historical changes to state printing elections, law shifts, and ongoing political maneuvering by Republicans and Populists over reform measures and appropriations, including irrigation funding and state institutions.

Populist State Conference to Shape Winter Appropriations

The state conference of Populists will be held in Touaka on February 4 to discuss issues and the outcomes of the state conference with the aim of defining the position for Populist supporters this winter.

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NORTH TOPEKA NEWS AND SOCIAL NOTES

North Topeka items recap a day of visits and travel with residents and relatives in town. Mrs Harry Staley entertains her sister Miss Lizzie Bailey of Severadae while Miss Lodell McMasters returns from Cicaga for Christmas. Amelia Simmons left for Pearis Alabama for a family wedding as Rev. Byers returns from a southern lecture tour. The AM club plans a New Year dance at Lukens opera house with 33 cent tickets and 18v5 diaries offered at the Hook Store. Nearby, J H Foucht and BR Smith visit from Kansas City. A J Kane travels to Marshall county to see a sick sister. Colonel Carter and JF Carter travel to Marion for a funeral. Mrs J H Dodd and Maud return from a months long visit. Mrs Dodd reports health improving.

Bly St Mary's Harry Staley Misa Lizzie Bailey Severadae Lodell McMasters Cicaga Robert Maxwell Laa Columbus Wis Misa Nellie Butterley A Amor Simmons Pearis G. Rev. Wi. Byers Lizzie Petta Kansas City George W. Petra Tie Lukens’ Opera House New Yourseve Hook J. H. Foucht BR Smith Rock Island Junction A.J. Kane Magshall County Jia JF. Carter Marion Carter J. HL Dodd Maud Dodd

Which died first in an estate dispute in Sioux City

A contested estate case from Sioux City involves Honora Freinutes and a widowed mother seeking the entire estate or half as a widow, with a son named Anyos drowned last summer. The suit questions who died first and who is entitled to the property, with the brother and husband’s sister named in the dispute.

Riverside Anather Sud Anyos

Orange Crop Ruined by Record Cold in Florida Towns

The coldest weather in Jacksonville and surrounding cities cut to 11 degrees and froze much of the orange crop. Officials estimate 24,000,000 boxes on trees or lost, with many more damaged. Early reports from Titusville, Tampa, Palatka and Sanford indicate teens above zero, while local readings show surface temperatures 1 to 13 degrees lower. Several towns report fruit losses, and trade groups forecast substantial financial impact. The cold wave follows the 1901 04 orange season concerns, with observers calling the crop ruined.

Jacksonville Stintice Heporta Titusville Tampa Ooals Janesville Palatka Sanford Folly Florida Feust Exchange Bee J

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