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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1895

Page

3

Women of Lawrence Organize League for Municipal Reform

In Lawrence on March 12 a large group of women formed a league to reform city governance. After Mrs Paul Brooks opened with a paper on Municipal Reform, debates centered on voting duties and civic duties. Officers were elected including President Mrs Paul Brooks and Secretary Mrs Esterly. The Kansas Methodist Conference met in Leavenworth with Bishop Goodsell presiding and noted Kansas church history from 1829. The day included reports on the Hutchinson Reformatory project and Leavenworth Republicans nominating municipal candidates. Additionally Harry Davis returned from Africa after eighteen months away, and the old Heath residence near Wascotah burned with substantial loss.

Lawrence Presbyterian Church Mra Paul R Brooks WH. Carruth Davies Ries Mia Spangler Mra Paul Brooks Mra Haskell Raymond J. N. Roberts Mra (. E. Este Leavexworth Methodist Episcopal Church In Kansas First Methodist Episcopal Church D. A. Goodsell San Francisco Cal Goodsell William Fairchild Methodist Episcopal Church Shawnee Mission Thomas Johnson Delaware Ocril Ossman Baker Baker University Hhe B. F. Bowman J. Denoiscn Hutchinson Reformatory Hotelrssos Board of Public Works J. G. Haskell Haskell Leavenworth D. A. Hook Charles Dill Hausermann Ames Fens Africa Estrouta Harry Davis Cape Town New York Arcumes Seneca Heath Wascotah Heath Heat Atchison

Sickness at Washburn College Clears Across Faculty and Students

Washburn college reports a wave of spring ailments among faculty and students. President McVicar stayed home about a week, Juss Ingalls recently recovered, and D N Wade and C F Rice returned from ten days at home under a doctor's care. Most others are improving and back in classes soon.

Washburn College McVicar Juss Ingalls D. N. Wade C F. Rice

Cigar Ad Urges Try For Smoke-Free Life

An unclear promo urges readers to try a different cigar to quit smoking. The fragment suggests trying the product to sever smoking the current brand, implying a health or lifestyle shift without specific brand details or dates.

Depew to Testify in Brooklyn Strike Probe

Brooklyn strike investigation calls all Long Island Traction officers and many stockholders to testify. Suspended witnesses include Chauncey M. Depew and labor leaders President Arthur and J W Powderly. Wright also named. remedial legislation likely from testimony.

Brooklyn Long Island Traction Company Chauncey M. Depew Sovereign Knights of Labor Arthur Locomotive Engineers J. W. Powderty Carroll D. Wright

Harrison Improves Despite Indiana’s Disgrace

In Indianapolis on March 12 Benjamin Harrison shows improvement after illness. He spent yesterday mostly out of bed and had three good nights of rest. Damp weather kept him in his room though he is now out of danger per Dr Jameson. Only close friends may visit while daughter Mrs McKell fields inquiries.

Indiana Innianapolis Benjamin Harrion Iain Harrison

The Priest Shot at St Pauls Romano Church

During mass at St Pauls Romano Catholic Church a group of expelled Polish former parishioners attempted to seize the church. Father Karminski returned fire after a volley from the invaders, leaving three wounded. Police arrested Father Karminski and several others.

Busters Oana Neh St Paul's Romano Catholic Church Scannell Father Karminski Cebhurch

Robbers Jump From Road threaten driver in Cripple Creek

Cripple Creek district records five highway robberies in forty eight hours. Last night three men halted a four horse stage from Altman order driver to stop. One grabbed the leaders reins. the driver spurred horses, tripping and apparently running over a robber. The assailants produced revolvers but did not-fire.

Cola Cripple Creek Four Horse Altman

Rumors on Will Rosebery Resignation Denied

Rumors that Lord Rosebery will resign the premiership due to ill health are discounted by informed circles. A Windsor Castle visit yesterday is styled as a royal conference with the queen prior to her departure for the Riviera, not a sign of resignation.

Lord Rosebery Windsor Castle Daily News Lord Hosebery Riviera

Ovation to General Booth at Albert Hall

General Booth head of the Salvation Army received a huge ovation at Albert Hall in London his first public appearance since returning from the United States. About 13 000 members in uniform attended from across Great Britain. Booth and family on the platform described experiences in the United States and urged continuation of Salvation Army work.

London Salvationiate United States Lexpos General Booth Salvation Army Albert Hall Ttis Great Britain Booth Hle

Preacher Attacks Editor in Congregation Sparks Slander Suit

In Nanimo BC Rev McRae of the Presbyterian church assailed city editor E Dean of the Nanimo Free Press from the pulpit. Dean has filed a civil slander suit after McRae branded the press as corrupt, urging destruction of papers and praising religious education. The clash drew crowded houses and mixed reactions.

Victorm Nanimo Mr McRae Presbyterian Church E Dean Free Presa Tae Pree Deza Dewa Tie Pacific Coast Ian McRae Dean Church

New Corporations Chartered In Kansas Charters Filed Today

Charters filed with the secretary of state record several Kansas entities. The Spring Hill Cemetery association of Whiting and other firms like The Kansas Telephone and Electrical company of Parsons, The German Evangelical Zion congregation of Miami county, Winfield Business college, The Christian church of LaCygna, The Cherokee club of Galena, The Midland Colony association of Kansas City, The St Paul Evangelical Lutheran church of Lancaster township, and The Holton Gas Oil Mineral and Water SaVears are listed with capital stocks and named trustees or directors. A separate item notes a Forest City Furniture Company strike at RocKrona over hour reductions. Also promotional mentions four remedies and garden tools.

Kansas Spring Hill Cemetery Association Whiting Jackson County Henry Haub T. Y. Frost J. K. Evans G.T. Watkins Charles Shedd Kansas Telephone and Electrical Company of Parsons Capital Stock A. B. Kerlin D. L. Stewart W. Regan Wm. Busty J. F. Steele German Evangelical Zion Congregation Miami County GL. Kurche Charles Locke Wm. Lock Winfield Business College G S. Perry J. E Jarvis C. E. Puller W. E. Otis the Christian Church of LaCygna J. R. Gaines LL. Ogun J. E Jackman Fred Hudson Jobo Brentlinger Cherokee Club Midland Colony Association of Kansas City J. Day Spencer W. M. Stanton G. 1. Eastwood Harry Darlington W. J. Winfield J. T. Sedgwick W._ De Barnardi St_Paul Evangelical Lutheran church Lancaster Township Atchison County Christian D. Kreise H. Rathert FP. H Wm. K Forest City Furniture Company

Classified fragment on housing items and contact request

Fragmentary ad notes a white shirt for upstairs work and a request to inquire at a listed address for buying cheap equipment. Mentions Madeline and a city block, with unclear details and names partially garbled.

Wheat jumps on bullish government report in Chicago

Wheat opened wild with a two cent gain amid heavy buying as traders anticipated strong demand. Government data showed 75 to 114 million bushels in farmers hands across wheat and corn, sparking higher cash bids and robust activity. Corn and oats followed mixed to firmer tones though trading remained lively. hogs and provisions moved with the grain, while Kansas City and Topeka reports mirrored the bullish stance.

Ts Tap State Journal Catcaco Pardridge May Park Saszig Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange Heal Estate Berlin Liverpool London Northwestern Minneapolis Duluth New York Chicago Shorts Chicago Exchange Stige Ifige Atchison Sugar Cb&q Rock Taland Missouri Pacific Mig Union Union Pacific

McClure Delivers Warning Against Free Silver

Philadelphia journalist McClure arrived in New Orleans with his wife and entourage amid a reception by business and railroad leaders. At the board of trade he praised southern trade progress and urged opposition to free silver, calling it a calamity worse than war.

K. McClure New Careass McClure Philadelphia Miffon Littlejohn T. T. Wright Nashville McClore Board of Trade Patrick McCloskey McCloskey South

Illinois Senate Moves To Probe Chicago Department Stores

Senator Solotman offered a resolution in the state senate urging a five member committee be appointed to investigate alleged gross immorality linked to Chicago department stores and to examine conduct of large department stores generally.

Illinois Senate Chicago Lexix Griev Lils Solotman State Senate Senate

Paul Potter's Trilby Delights Boston Audiences

Boston March 12 Paul Potters dramatization of Da Maurieras Trilby opened at the Park theater presented by A M Palmers company of actors. Miss Virginia Harnet as Trilby scored a career peak and Wilton Lackaye as Sveagali also drew praise. The piece proved a quick success in Boston. Governor Morrill Lieutenant Governor Troutmen and Speaker Lobdell met to discuss awaiting Judge Hazens decision before appointing members of the legislative committee to probe Warden ase.

Paul Potter Palmer Boston Mr. A. M. Palmers Company of Actors Trilby da Mauriera The Park Theater Virginia Harnet Wilton Lackaye Sveagali Chase Morrill Troutmen Lobdell Hazen Wardenase

Marvelous Results From Dr King's New Discovery

A Dimondale Michigan pastor cites a letter praising Dr King's New Discovery for his wife's pneumonia and la grippe case. The extract notes severe coughing, rapid relief, and high satisfaction with the remedy sold at J K Jones' Drug Store for 10 cents to 1.00.

Dr. King J. K Jones’ Drug Shelden J. Ganderman Dimondale Mich Marvelius Baptist Rives Poltmonia la Gripper Reallite J. K Jones

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