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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1895

Page

8

State officials and candidates pace Kansas legislature scene

State figures from Topeka and various counties gather for the coming session. Names include James L. King with a Rew typewriter, Jr. B Fisher seeking RMainstant doorkeeper, J. M. Miller from Council Grove, Senator Dan McTaggart to room in Veale block, Rev. ALS Embree named chaplain for inaugural ceremonies, and W. T. Cannon the new member from Klogaian county arriving.

James L. King Jr. B Fisher Florence J. M. Miller Council Grove Hood Dan McTaggart Veale Als. Embree W.T. Cannon Klogaian

Holmes copyright suit seeks restraint on Autocrat edition

Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr as administrator filed a federal bill in Chicago to stop Donahue Heaneberry Co from issuing and selling a new edition of The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table, alleging copyright infringement dating from January 1.

Chicago Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr United States Donahue, Heaneberry & Co Oliver Wendell Holmes

Nautilus Club Proposes Co operative Laundry and Bakery

The Nautilus club of Topeka plans a cooperative laundry and bakery to serve about thirty college women. A house will be rented, a woman in charge, and members will rotate supervision. The scheme aims for low cost, not profit, and next steps include securing premises and a manager. The club also studied Holmes poems and discussed time management.

Topeka Nautilus Club Mra W G. L. Humphrey Malysue Street O Iiver Wendell Holmes Martin Mohler Holmes Stewart Sheldon Traver Exierson

Supposed Murder Suspect Curtis Confesses Many Lies In Jail

In Cowley county jail Abe Curtis, a waiter linked to the A D Matson murder, retracts prior claims about receiving Mrs Margon`s watch from Jim Buzzard and now says it came from burglarizing a second hand store. Buzzard remains in custody while Curtis’s multiple conflicting statements frustrate officers. Sheriff Skinner of Cowley county notes Frank Nevels as a notorious local scoundrel, previously tried for murder but not proven.

Abs Curtis Curtis Curtig Ile Buzcard Joan M. Wilkerson Nathan Wood St. Joe Wood Curtin Mr. Lytton John Skinner Cowley County Topeka Frank Nevels Saya

Weather Outlook Brightens Across Plains and West

The forecast predicts slightly warmer and fair weather tomorrow with southerly winds across Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota. A warm wave moved north from Colorado to eastern Montana while a cold wave shifts from Montana to northern Illinois, bringing general light snow in Montana South Dakota Nebraska Iowa and Indian Territory.

Jennings Panhandle Texas Colorado Wyoming Montana Dubuque

Debs Case Hearings Under Way as Indictments Quashed

Judge Grosscup hears motions to quash indictments in the Debs case. Defendants’ counsel T. W. Harper of Terre Haute and Gregory of Chicago argue for dismissal. Government team includes ex-District Attorney Milchrist and M. Rosenthal. Arguments wrap up this afternoon. decision due next Tuesday.

Grosscup Dyasah Cariaco United States Debs American Railway Union T. W. Harper Terre Haute Ind Gregory Chicago TE. Milchrist M. Rosenthal

Nicaragua Bill Likely To Fail In Short Session

Senators remaining in the city during recess judge the Nicaragua bill cannot pass this session. Senator Davis of the foreign relations committee says times are hard and the people oppose increased expenses or new debt. The brief congressional session is not favorable for urging such a measure, as it could be easily defeated.

Poster Douglass House George C. Sperry Mexco Santa Fe D. W. Eastman Emporia Alexander Warner Warner Fletcher Meredith Hutchinson Interior Herald J. W. Dix Reno County W. H. McBride Union Pacific Taylors O. B. Taylor Leavenworth H. C. Taylor Lyons Billy Nelson F. L. Vandegrift Kansas City Star Tom McNeal Frank Montgomery Kansas City Journal House William Campbell Stafford County Campbell Pasion Senate Smith George E Smith Germantown Smith County Georges. Smith Delphos Ottawa County F. I. Smith Goodland Sherman County Nicaragua Wasamoros Davis Foreign Relations Committee Congress Sandoz Chapiis Paris Katharine de Forest New York Harper's Bazar Doc Warrick Lustraeed Prospector Per & Brothers Harper's Harper's Magazine Harper’s Weekly Harper’s Buzar Harper’s Young People United States Canada Mexico Hauren & Broan P. U N.Y. City

Asylum Fire Destroys Minois Hospital Inmates

A blaze at Minois Hospital for the insane in Axna Illinois destroyed the center building and south wing, housing about 600 inmates. All were evacuated except one woman said to have perished in the flames. Loss estimated over 300000 dollars. Fire hampered by extreme cold freezing water mains and plugs. The north wing survived.

Minois Ihe Axna Joutheea Themis Insana

A True American Group Breaks Up After Paris Show

John LS Company fails as Sullivan group known as A True American nearly disbands at Paris. Sullivan tried an entertainment at the opera house but could not stand on stage without help. Seven members resigned and others left for Monmouth after his abuse.

Rocky Paris Jiotin L. Sullivans Sullivan Opera Combination Monmouth

Santa Fe Mines Close Threatens One Hundred Jobs

The Cerillos coal mines near Anthonracite and Wallace, run by the Santa Fe railroad, have shut down throwing about 100 men out of work. The company plans to close more mines and discharge all workers unless married. Turkish papers deny the Constantinople assassination report, saying Hielmi Bey’s death was due to natural causes.

Cerillos Aunogoningre N. M Jac Santa Fe Railroad Company Wallace and the Anthracite St. ConstantinorLx Tahsin Pasha Bitlis Hielmi Bey Savas

Rock Island Excursions to Texas and Oklahoma

Rock Island announces January 15 round trip tickets to all Texas points at low first class fare plus two dollars. Good for return within two days with stopover privileges. Cheap land in Texas and Oklahoma available. contact H. O. Garvey, City Ticket Agent, 601 Wasson & Cromer, North Topeka. Window Glass at Holmes Drug Store.

Texas Oklahoma H. O. Garvey Wasson & Cromer P. O North Topeka

North Topeka society notes and local updates

Postmaster A J Arnold is confined by a slight peritonitis attack. A shoplifter was caught stealing a coat from Voiland's store. Joe Cromwell accepts a clerkship at the National and starts next week. W V Parmeter returns from a visit at Eagle Grove. 1899 varies at P O Book Store. Banquet cook and Oak heating stoves offered for Christmas presents. Mr and Mrs A J Sanderson welcome an idiot daughter. The Sweet Sixteen club hosts the Kistler home this evening. The Needle Ten met at Mrs CN Lyon's home yesterday and report more help requested than available. The Kaw Klub to present a second entertainment Monday at Mia Tuttles on Gordon street. Isabella Frisbie returns to Manhattan for post graduate agricultural studies after holidays with her parents.

A. J. Arnold Voiland Joe Cromwell the National W. V. Parmeter Eagie Grove P. O J. E. Foucht A. J. Sanderson van Buren Street Sweet Sixteen Club V. B Kistler Needle Ten CN. Lyon Tie Kaw Klub Mia Tuttle Gordon Street Isabella Frisbie Hlore Manhattan The Agricultural College

State Officials May Use Railroad Passes Under New Rule

Judge Parker of the Supreme Court rules that railroad passes issued by the secretary of state remain valid for state officials on official business. The decision clarifies that the new constitution does not bar the legislature from authorizing passes for traveling officials.

York Secretary of State Aveany Parker The Supreme Court

Harper's Weekly 1895 prospectus and notices

Harper's Weekly outlines its 1895 program with war correspondence from Julian Ralph and C D Weldon, serials like The Red Cockade and The Sun of His Father, and ongoing features including This Busy World and political cartoons. Subscriptions, cloth cases, and delivery details are listed, with ordering and address information for Harper's Periodicals. Also included is a brief ad for Camden coal by Topeka Coal Co and agent Horner.

Harper's Weekly The Times I T Chicago Kores Julian Ralph War C.D. Weldon Japan Ralph Apeecia Ssster Stanley J. Weyman New York Brander Metthewa Post Office Harper & Brothers Harper's Harper's Magazine Harper's Bazar Harper's Young People United States Canada Mexico Haneen & Bromens P. O. Box N. Y

Harper's Bazaar and Santa Fe stockholder fund note

A scanned piece describes Harper's Bazaar offerings including fashion columns, patterns, and serials, plus an article about the Atchison Santa Fe stockholders fund seeking ten cent per share donations for an independent investigation into Santa Fe affairs and related coal and fuel ads from Topeka Coal Co.

More Santa Fe Theo W. Meyer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Topeka Mac John G Johnson Garnett Copeland George & Smith Leia A. H. Burtie Garden City State Board of Pardons Ralph B Turner W. J. Brown Kingman Frank Doster P. A. Rohrbaugh George L. Douglass Wichita Sedgwick County Morrow Wuaehington Price Nemuta Lough Cawley DR. Holmes Green & Kale Goda Lea So, Liek Quart Orphans’ Home Associated Charities Christ Hospital Ingleside Kansas Ave John LS Company Rock Island Cash Camden Coal Topeka Cowl Co Horner Harpenw BAZAR Thai Camden Coal Topeka Coal Co A. F. Horner Agons
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