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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1895

Page

4

Pardoning power under fire in state governments debate

The piece argues pardoning power by governors is indefensible due to abuses in Illinois Maryland and Florida. It cites Governor Altgeld Brown and Mitchell as examples and notes attempts to curb clemency via state boards, though boards prove unsafe. It urges defined legal criteria and restrained executive action. Kansas paragraphs cover local oddities and names.

Altgeld Illinois Gov. Brown Maryland Gary. Morton Buchanan Florida Mitchell New Jersey Pennsylvania

Cork of The Thwtriet Court in Shavano County Kansas

Fragmented OCR notes describe court records in Shavano County Kansas with references to daily averages and circulation growth for The Thwtriet Court. The garbled text mentions April dates and yearly print statistics including daily averages for several years and a first quarter figure.

Teta EM Cockrest Cork Thwtriet Court

Weather Signals and Political Rants From June 5 Kansas Dispatch

Weather outlook for Kansas hints at one pair of warmer nights with southerly winds by Thursday. The piece derides Allianen scandal, debates irrigation needs in Topeka, and critiques silver versus gold monetary policy, blaming labor markets and railroads for economic woes while citing Jenny Cusws and the Wilson County Citizen.

Cruacy Kansas Pars Allianen Sffalr

Chamberlain artesian well control abandoned

Efforts to curb the Chamberlain artesian well have been abandoned. The 4,762 gallons per minute flow will be allowed to continue without interruption. The owner, J. W. Paton, advertises the western mineral water source and invites visits to 612 W Eighth Ave.

Chamberlain Chamberlatx United States West Come and Truit

Postmaster Barnstorm Ends Eight Year Struggle in Newcastle

In Newcastle Washington storekeeper J M E Atkinson, appointed postmaster eighteen years ago, resists removal. He refuses pay, stays in Seattle, and negotiates with Washington for his discharge while Deputy Richard Roberts handles duties at Newcastle and Franklin. A Democratic politican sought a $25 contribution, but Atkinson offered a larger sum if a successor could be appointed.

Atkinson United States ME. Atkrsonkinson Oregon Improvement Company Newcastle Wash Seattle Washington Sindbad Sam Richard D. Roberts Roberts Franklin

Dilke’s Comeback Hopes After Crawford Divorce Scandal

The Crawford Case correspondent profiles Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke as a reformer and man of stature whose career stalled by the 1855 Crawford scandal. Born in Chelsea in 1848, he pursued Radical politics, praised republican ideas, served in foreign affairs, and later remarried the widow of Professor Hopkins as Britain debated his innocence.

Crawford Charles Dilke Brat Sir Charles Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke Chelsea Prince Consort St Petersburg America Britain Queen Victoria Paris Kate Shell Prince of Wales Lord Granville Mark Hopkins

Plan Proposed to Relieve Scranton Distress by County Work

Congregational minister E. E Puestos of Oversxoor, Kan, urges Scranton relief by appointing county employment agents to match needy workers with farms, roads, and stone quarries. He reports securing donations of provisions and one man already placed in a stone quarry, hoping to expand placements as farmers hire temporarily.

Scranton Jovaxan Kan E. E Puestos Congregational Church

Prospective Kansas Avenue Bridge Plans Arise

Shawnee County commissioners consider a new low arches bridge over the Kansas River with a 750 foot length and a back fill instead of the north span to cut costs. Bond funds may limit options to stone, concrete, or steel arches, and public vote this fall will decide the project.

Kansas Avenue Hoa Kansas River Wis. Tweddale Leavenworth Shawnes County

Bible Passage Is Not About Big Sleeves Says Pastor

A Wamego Kansas church pastor explains Ezekiel in the State Journal clipping, clarifying the term big sleeves is a misread. He states the message condemns false prophets who teach men’s commandments, with cushions for elbows symbolizing luxury and deception. A June 2 1895 note from Pastor A Corvey of Wamego emphasizes doctrinal focus. The column also mentions a Hopkin soda fountain debut and a postponed Unity church social at Frank Foster’s.

Astor Wamergo Baptist Church State Journal Ezekiel Jerusalem Nebuchadnexer Chebst Babylon Jeruaslem Jeremiah A Corvey First Baptist Church Wamego Wasco Kaa

The Star Grocery closes out California Table Fruits

The Star Grocery emphasizes three business strengths unlimited variety, lowest prices, and guaranteed satisfaction. It announces a closing out sale of California Table Fruits at very low prices aiming to attract customers with steep discounts.

Walker of the Santa Fe In Town as Receiver

Aldace F. Walker of the Santa Fe, raised in Vermont, studied law with Senator Edmunds and gained his start through Edmunds on the Interstate Commerce Commission. He later practiced in New York and Chicago and worked with Chicago railroad traffic groups before becoming Santa Fe receiver. He resides on North Dearborn Street, Chicago, with his wife and young daughter and two sons in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Santa Fe Allroad Kacey Aldace F. Walker Santa Fe Upper Vermont United States Edmunds Walker Senator Edmunds Interstate Commerce Commission Interatate Commission

Dom Case Continued in Guy's Court to Thursday Morning

The case against W. E. Dom was continued in Justice Guy's court at 9 AM on Thursday the 13th. Cecil, the Omaha man linked to the embezzlement of 835 dollars, was absent. Dom remains silent on the case and cannot post the $700 required bond, leaving him in jail. Two droughts broken at Dodge City as joints resume.

Guy's Court Thureau W. E. Dom Cecil Omaha Dom

Half Rate Excursions to Missouri and Arkansas Travel

On May 21 and June 11 round trip tickets to South Missouri Arkansas and the South and Southeast via Memphis Route Kansas City Fascot and Memphis RR will be sold at one fare with a minimum of $7 Tickets allow stop-offs at intermediate stations For details on schedules printed matter about stock raising and fruit growing sections of Missouri and Arkansas address J E Lockwoon G P T A Kansas City Mo June 4 1895 To Topeka lodge No 11 4 C C W The semi annual election of officers will be June 7 evening A good attendance is requested and work in the workman degree will occur Please bring lodge badges worn home after funerals Subscribe for the JovnxaL

Panitliar Kansas J. Fred Whiting Florence Bulletin Grant Shaw Louisville Pottawatomie A. Il. Eflia George R. Peck University of Vvirgin Te Ex Anditer van B Prather Walter Mra W. Reynolds Michigan Ahs John T. Showalter C.F. Johosen Veron L. Kellogg University of California J. M. Simpson Joseph Potter Atchison County Joha J. Ingalls Chautauqua County Felt Sedan South Missouri Arkansas Southeast Arkan South Memphis Kansas City Fascot & Memphis RR Missouri J. E Lockwoon G.P T. A Nopeka Ken Topeka C.C. W

Sermon Warns Against Glasses That Tire the Eyes

Prof Samuels warns readers not to wear glasses that tire the eyes or rely on opticians who claim adjustment over time. He urges easy, restful wear from first use, cautions against drugs and warned salesmanship, and promotes his own eye cure approach with free consultations at Hotel Throop.

Prof. Samuels Samuels Throop Cas Samuel

Lodge 244 AOUW to hold service for H L Smith

Attention brothers of Upohureh lodge No 244 urged to meet at DeMoss Panwell undertaking to hold services for late brother H L Smith at 8 o clock this evening Master Workman H K Eerie and Recorder C Gannann sign tune 6 1895 S82 calla Up the Peeriess

Upohureh Lodge No. 244 DeMoss & Panwell's H. L. Smith HK Eerie

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