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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1895

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Worth Dead The Ruler Of Fashion Passes Away

Paris dispatch reports Charles Frederick Worth the famed fashion designer has died. Born in Bourne Lincolnshire England 1525 he pursued dressmaking in London and Paris rising to head designer positions at Swan Adgar Gaselin Co and later founding Worth and Boberg and the house of Worth His influence drew admirers including Empress Eugénie and helped make Paris the fashion capital.

Paris Worth Charles Frederick Worth Bourne Lincolnshire England London Swan & Adgar, Drapers Swan & Ekigur Renoir Gaselin & Co Worth and Boberg House of Worth Engesie M. Worth Enghishmagp

Moon's Eclipse Observed at Lick Observatory

The total lunar eclipse was observed at Lick Observatory Cal March 10 under hazy skies. Totality lasted 1 hour 32 minutes 57 seconds from 6:51:05 to 8:23:02, with the moon leaving the shadow at 9:25:02 and resuming visible light around 10:35. Edge timings for crater shadows and occultations of small stars were recorded.

Ligh Observators Sax Puaxcteo Lick Observatory Motst Hamigrox Cal

Pension Plan Proposed for Wabash Employees

President Ashley of the Wabash railway introduces a new pension and insurance scheme for employes. A yearly fund will be invested to pay life insurance and pensions. After five years service, $1,000 would be paid at death, with $1,000 added every five years up to the limit. Disabled and older workers would receive targeted pensions. The plan is well received by the workforce.

Frestinnt Ashley Wabash Penn, Ind Ashley Wabash Railway

Gish Wins A Case In Topeka Court Over Salary

Judge Hazen ruled in favor of Police Captain Gish in the Topeka district court. The city council had reduced his salary from 75 to 10 dollars a month, and Gish claimed 105 dollars in back pay. Joe Ensminger represented him. the ruling orders the city to pay the balance and costs. Funeral rites for Jacob C. Miller held near Topeka with Masonic delegation. Rev J B Thomas officiated. Siloam lodge met the procession at Tenth and Harrison Streets for burial services at the cemetery.

Es-Police Wil Topeka Hazen P. N. Glah Gish Joe Ensminger Junge Hazen Jacob C. Miller J. B Thomas Tenth Harrison Streets Siloam Lodge

Lease Fights Governor's Appointment to State Board

Mrs Mary E Lease vows to contest Geo George A Clark's appointment to the state board of charities. She consults lawyer Eugene Hagas and may sue in supreme court to retain her three year term, which Senate records show runs until February 190. Clark has been confirmed, potentially complicating Lease's bid to stay in office.

Geo. A. Clark Mer Place Mary E Lease State Board of Charities Eugene fHlagas Supreme Court George A. Clark Junction City Morrill Lease Senate Clark Leate

Matson Estate Possession Ordered by Probate Court

Probate Judge Wood today granted Albert Matson possession of all household goods from his murdered wife Mrs A D Matson and allowed $200 for immediate needs. No decree on real estate. Matson to receive it later without court order. This is not final. several estate matters remain. Administrator Bailey to be discharged in a few days. Matson represented by S B Isenhart. administrator by J & Perry.

Onhler Maite Wood Toda Wood Albert Matson D. Matson Mr. Matson Matson Bailey 5. B. Isenhart J. & Perry

Both Ought to Be Happy Jones and Wilson Settle Promptly

Oakland constable did not need to serve papers for the arrest of Lee Junen on an assault charge against temperance lecturer A Q Wilson. Jones found the justice, surrendered, and Justice Whittemore fined him $1 with costs totaling over $4 while Wilson claims $3 in fees.

Jones A. Q. Wilson Oakland Lee Junen Whittemore Wilson

Senate names panel to probe railroad blacklisting

In Denver on March 1 Senators Fulton Armstrong and Carley were appointed a committee to investigate charges that railroad companies blacklisted members of the Anan Railway units and others who took part in last year’s strike.

Orade Senate Denver Senate Fulton Armstrong Carley Anan

Pauline Fuller seeks divorce from James M Aubery

Pauline Aubery, daughter of Chief Justice Fuller, filed a bill for divorce from her husband James M. Aubery in Cumaco on March 11. She states they have not lived together for some time following an elopement that led to their marriage six years ago in Milwaukee.

Cumaco Pauline Fuller James M. Aubery Aubery Milwaukee

McKinley Heads South for Thomasville Visit

Governor McKinley left Columbus at 2 36 p m for a two week rust in Thomasville Georgia as guest of Mark Hanna of Cleveland. He travels with Mrs Osborne Mrs Osborne and J B Smith state librarian. The trip is said to aid Mrs McKinley health and provide a vacation for the governor with reports hinting at Alabama vote outreach.

Columbus McKinley Thomasville Rust Mark Hanna Cleveland Osborne Boston J. B Smith Cincinnati Mra. McKinley Alabama Mr. Hanna Thera

Senator George to Quit and Mississippi Senate Race

Report from Greensville and Jackson, Mississippi, claims United States Senator W. George will not seek re election at the end of his term. Possible successors eyed include H D Money John M Allen and former Governor Robert Lowry. Governor J M Stone expected to announce candidacy in an interview with the Clarion Ledger.

Mississippi Qreensville Mins United States W. George George H. D. Money John M. Allen Robert Lowry Jackson Miss Clarion-Ledger J. M. Stone

NO LOCAL OPTION bill failure shocks Indiana legislature

The Nicholson local option bill failed to reach the governor before the two day limit, killing the measure as the Indiana legislature adjourned. In Socorro New Mexico eight miners trapped by a shaft house fire at Abe coal mine near White Oaks were not rescued and feared dead. In Washington attorneys plan to call up next month the sugar trust witness cases.

Indianapanis Ind Indiana Nicholson New Mexico Denver Times Socorro N. M Ats A. m White Oaks Waswixerox Barney Sugar Trust

Harrison Better. Ex-President Harrison Gains Strength at Home

Doctors report ex president Harrison is out of danger and stronger. He joined his family at breakfast and shows no serious symptoms from pleurodynia. Dr Jameson, his physician, says he may resume business soon.

Inptasarouts Harrison Jameson

Bishop Thomas No More Dry Death in Salina Funeral Wednesday

Bishop Thomas died at Salina Saturday night at 9 25. Remains brought to Topeka and escorted to Bethany College grounds. Body lies in state until Wednesday noon before funeral at Grace Cathedral. Burial planned in Wickford Rhode Island. He was born March 2 184 in Rhode Island and Yale graduate. He became Kansas bishop after Vail and led Bethany Sisters College.

Salina ES Thomes Topeka Union Pacific Bethany College Grace Cathedral Wickford R. I Thomas N.S. Thomas Leavenworth George Thomas New York Bishop Thomas Rhode Island Yale College

Rock Island Takes Control Of Leavenworthrailroad

Leavenworth Times reports Chicago Rock Island & Pacific railroad has arranged to control the Leavenworth Topeka and Southwestern line between Leavenworth and Topeka. Work aims to improve track with new rails and ballast, enabling through Chicago to Topeka trains. Officials deny the report. Also notes smallpox case closes a Columbus school and New York dead letter statistics.

Leavenworth Times Leavenworth, Topolis & Southwestern Rock Island Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Secretary of State Topeka Leavenworth Chicago Kansas Toto A. J Hitt Journal Western M. A. Low

Free Air From Jail After Year Long Burglary Convictions

Frank Palmer, jailed a year on a Missouri freight depot burglary charge and twice convicted, is released after Judge Hazen grants a new trial. The judge questions guilt, noting weak identifications and other possible culprits, leading to a nolle prosequi and Palmer's discharge. Palmer leaves in a humbled, dazed state with health broken and no bond.

Frank Palmer Missouri Fic Palmer Hazen Tegerding Capron Safford Palmer Iss Lansing

Hayward Sentenced for Murder in Local Court

Harry T. Hayward, convicted of the murder of Catharine Ging, was sentenced by Judge Smith this morning to die in approximately three months. Hayward remained calm as the verdict was read and then sat down without visible emotion.

Misa Ging Harry T. Hayward Catharine Ging Smith Hayward

Who Willed It Was That Put Jack Arnold in Office

Washington correspondent of the Kansas City Journal reports Topeka postmaster Andrew Jackson Arnold owed his appointment to Henry Strong. With First Assistant Postmaster General Jones wielding nearly all appointment power, Jones and Strong were close associates. A Henry Strong letter to Jones reportedly settled Senator Martin’s dispute over Frank Thomas, leading to Arnold’s appointment.

Jack Arnold Henry Strong Washington Kansas City Journal Andrew Jackson Arnold Topeka Jones Mr. Strong Martin Frank Thomas Arnold

Ruling ties foreign dividends to U S income tax

Treasury officials declare that dividends received by U S residents from foreign or domestic corporations must be returned as income if the foreign firm operates wholly outside the United States with its principal office abroad. The recipient must report the dividends despite the corporate profits not being taxed there. A second item reports a fatality when a dugout cave-in near Woodward kills Mrs. Thomas and injures her mother. A cipher telegram is demonstrated at the Astor House in New York. Also notes Secretary Gresham's improving health after a Chicago trip.

Hixerox Treasury United States Prince United Tes

Rioting on New Orleans Levee Leaves Two Negroes Wounded

A white crowd clashed with Black workers on the St Andrews street levee injuring two men, John Barker and Philip Fischer. About fifty shots fired, panic among workers, police present but made no arrests as officers and sailors gathered along the levee.

New Orleans St Andrews Street John Parker Philip Fisher Shain Ahip Akafar Jackson St Marys Screwmens’ Benevolent Association Miller Jackson Street Philip F. Fischer Rocheblave Gravier John Barker Afilsler

Transferred murderer Frank York to Riley County Sheriff

Sheriff Naylor of Holton and Sheriff Lock of Riley County are in Topeka transferring prisoner Frank York from Shawnee county jail. York faces murder charges in Whiting station case, but weak evidence casts doubt on conviction. Riley County aims for grand larceny charge and seizure of several sets of double harness.

Naylor Frank York Riley County Holton Lock Topeke Shawnee County Rock Island Whiting Station York

No Shirt Released At Indian Agency Visit Planned

Washington reports the Indiana No Shirt and Little Chief have been released after arrests at the Umatilla Agency. The Indian agent sought troops. 20 additional disturbances are anticipated. No Shirt, Little Chief and Poe of the Umatilla tribe may visit Washington soon.

Washington Indian Office Indiana No Shirt Little Chief Umatilla United States Poe

Rankin Talks on Theater, Prices and Repertoire Ahead

What M Kee Rankin says about his acting here this week at Popular Press. McKee Rankin and his company, with three returning players, arrived Saturday to perform at the National. They work long hours rehearsing new pieces including The Danites and Oliver Twist, with more shows scheduled and cheaper amusements in sight as the repertoire era may be coming.

McKee Rankin Wsppear Grant National H. L Widmoer Huntley Tuéeday Sid Mr. Rankle Rankin David Coppertfield

Choleralike disease rages in Kentucky mud river region

Reports from Floyd county reveal a virulent outbreak feared to be cholera like smallpox but choking victims from stomach to throat. Death toll surpasses fifty with rapid fatalities within days as doctors avoid visiting patients. In New Mexico eight miners remain trapped after the Old Abs mine fire, five dead, control regained.

Kentucky Asutana Floyd County Mud River Denver the Times Albuquerque N. M

No Chores Yet in Delaware United States Senate Ballot

Dover Del March 11 the sixty ninth ballot for a United States senator was taken today. Streamed: Siggins 6 Addicks 6 Massey 4 Wolcott 6 Tunnel 3.

Delaware Dover Del United States Siggins Addicks Massey Wolcott Tunnel

Not What He Wanted and Other Humorous Fragments

A collage of comic snippets from varied sources, including a wayworn man recovering in a trestle crowd, a sharp rebuke over hair tonic, a grimacing dentist scene, a native and stranger street tableau, and a furlough joke. Subscriptions noted for the Daily State Journal.

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