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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1895
Page
6
A New York dispatch surveys wash dress fabrics and vintage inspired wraps in silk and cotton. It highlights muslin calicoes and organdies, plus a dust cloak of twisted black silk and elaborate Lenten gowns with lace, embroidery, and ornate bonnets, stressing how manner shapes costume flair.
The district court hears the case of State Printer E H Boon seeking to enjoin Cr Hamilton from selling the East Eight street plant. Snow claims a balance near $15,000 to him, fears of a sale, and requests a receiver to run the business. Witnesses include firm employees. Matthews and McLaughlin report a Snow balance of about $15,000. Ownership of the building and lot is shown to be by Mrs. T D Thacher. Attorneys: Gleed and Ware for Snow. Overmyer for stockholder Sears. McParland for Hamilton. Trial began yesterday and may be submitted for advisement after more evidence.
The friends of Colonel J. W. F. Hughes wonder why Governor Morrill leaves state militia control to Populists. The adjutant general is Populist, most military board members are Populists, and ex Lieutenant Governor Percy Daniel remains Major General of the Kansas National Guards. W H Sears, W H Parsons, and W S Corbett serve as brigadier generals on the board, with Corbett reportedly a Republican but appointed by Governor Lewelling. Sugar and spice and all that’s nice are used with Dr Price’s Baking Powder.
Night man at Demoss and Penella undertaking shop reports a muffled woman entering the parlor with accomplices waiting outside. She pressed Thacher for money and tried to seize him. he expelled her and the trio fled down the street, Thacher suspects a planned raid to access the money drawer.
Joseph Marshall announced as a candidate for councilman in the Fifth Ward against Fred Roundtree, the Colored candidate named at Saturday’s primaries. Marshall, a contractor, says he represents no party. A rival for the school board seat with Dr. J. M. Westerfield is anticipated.
Tom Shillinglaw sold the Ripley fruit farm four miles southwest of Topeka to A. Dean of Ottawa for 10,000. Dean plans to move his family onto the 95 acre property this spring. The farm, once owned by Williamy Amish, changes hands as part of a local swap. He also sold 80 acres ten miles southwest of Topeka to H. Hughes for 2200 cash.
Barre Nebraska March 19 Attorney General Churchill prepares for prosecution of the Barrett Scott lynchers. New evidence may lead to dismissal in Holt county and fresh action in Boyd county. Scott's body found on the county line. Texas Jack in custody. Four Sur Arkansas March 1 6 Deputy U S Marshal Wm Smith arrives with Nathan Reed wounded after a fight with bandits amid Blackstone train robbery in Creek nation last October. Reed escaped. Woman Suffrage Leader Dead. Cuxyense Wyoming March 19 Mrs Pidelin Elliott a leader of the state suffrage movement died here last night. She served as a delegate to county and state conventions.
Market brief reports a price rise to 49 guldera per kiln for wees with advancing trend noted in Amerkapam and Jovaxat subscription context.
A lengthy feature lauds Guatemala as a prosperous nation building a rail link from the Atlantic to the Pacific, led by American engineers and funding. It notes a high export of coffee, a labor‑hungry economy, a shallow military role, and a diverse population, with historical context on conquest, Spanish rule, and early republic governance. The piece highlights Guatemala City as a rail hub, the Peten region as frontier, and the upcoming Trans-Guatemala railroad as a major traffic pathway across Central America.
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