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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1895
Page
4
The State Journal by Faas P Mackernan lists daily edition delivery by carrier at 10 cents a week to Topeka and suburbs or nearby towns with a carrier system. Mail rates show three months at 90 cents, one year at 2.90, with a weekly edition at 50 cents per year.
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a dated Sworn County record and a 1943 era growth reference. Names, places, and actions are unclear, but indicate a legal or civic document with signatures and official subscription.
A dense clashing blend of weather prognostications with light rain or snow and colder nights, interwoven with sharp political commentary. The piece cites Wichitan and Kansas political discourse, party shifts toward silver, governoral enforcement claims, and party vote tallies under Morrill. It juxtaposes forecasts with partisan debates and calls for accountability.
A south wire dispatch argues Major William McKinley should back free silver. It notes his tariff study, argues the money question will shape the next campaign, and suggests McKinley must align with labor and industry interests to keep the Republican party united. It references Bland and Sherman eras and hints at campaign finance questions tied to Kansas City packing houses.
In Independence and surrounding towns the column notes quirky local tidbits: men trimming mustaches to smoke shorter cigars, a Coun cil Grove busybody praising “real pure men,” an Oak Hill butter purchase yielding salt, and a Eureka man holed up with a chess problem. It cites 2033 Clay County marriage licenses, a Great Bend engagement, and a Great Bend GOP leader Moses. Also mentions Newton couples, Council Grove card players, Butler County otters, and a Lawrence violet-delivery bet.
A. N. Alcott reports a split within the Universalist community over the case concerning a woman labeled as Her. The dispute centers on doctrinal interpretations and leadership authority within local congregations. The controversy reflects broader tensions between traditionalists and reform-minded members.
Rev. A M Alcott of Elgin Illinois suspended from Universalist ministry for acts deemed disloyal to the denomination after accepting a year leave to work with the congress of liberal religions. Elgin church endorses him and seeks broader church laws to allow his mission work. Alcott, once a Presbyterian, moved to liberal Christianity years ago and has modernized Elgin church membership and property value. The case may echo past church schisms seen in other denominations.
Dr. Moses D. Hoge of Second Presbyterian Church Richmond has served a single pastorate for fifty years born in 1818 in Prince Edward county Virginia. He supported the Confederacy as a camp chaplain and traveled by blockade runner to request Bible grants for soldiers. He remains active into old age, guiding veterans and officiating at many funerals in the Lee Camp Soldiers home.
Phil H. Penna named president of the United Mine Workers of America rises as a strong candidate for the American Federation of Labor presidency. A Welsh native who came to Indiana in 1881, he built a labor career, led Indiana miners, and now leads UMWA with noted oratorical skill and sharp wit. He lives in Lincoln, Indiana, and is about 46 years old. Also mentions plans for an electric Cairo railroad to reach the pyramids and a note on Europe tobacco output.
A fragment discusses expediting Odd Fellows degree work to reduce meetings, urging Rebekah lodges to follow the new code. It notes a $78,000 fund for a widows and orphans home in Houston, bids due July 1, and the Gainesville sanitarium appeal. It covers reinstatement within a year, visiting cards, and member standing rules.
A Mas sicchusette lodge member died but could not be identified by any member, highlighting attendance gaps. The piece notes high per capita taxes in some grand lodges, arguing lower initiation fees and assessments boost membership. It cites Kentucky grand lodge session in 1896 and Colorado gains in membership with reduced relief from the supreme lodge, plus Missouri assessments in March 1896.
Summary of 1894 figures shows relief fund certificates issued 11 937 and insurance amounting to 15 620 500 with 60 deaths reported and 1 079 129 in involved claims paid 867 from general fund receipts 49 468 98 and assessments 1 090 800 80 invested 91531 85 on Jan 1 1394 and 100 548 on Jan 4 199% membership rose from 75 155 to 80 898 Jan 1 1895 with a gain of 6 743. The grand protector named a committee to plan entertainments for the supreme lodge in September reflecting well on the order and St Louis.
The ex commander selects Cleveland as the September meeting site for the supreme council. Reports praise Superintendent Kill mer for improving the order in New York Connecticut and Pennsylvania and California prospects brighten for Pacific coast expansion. Kentucky seeks new members as P G C Hambrick stays active with councils. Supreme Councilor Morse signed 1000 premium vouchers in three hours. Junior Order American Mechanics notes 76 698 current members, up 10 477, across 80 states with Pennsylvania leading. 417 death claims paid totaling 104 260, average claim age 8 years 1 month 29 days. Death rate 1 in 184 for the year.
The Order of Heptasophs shows financial stability with only nine assessments for 110 deaths across a membership nearing 25,000. Deputy Supreme Organizer B. T. Miller has recently organized several new conclaves.
An advertisement urges mothers to feed their thin babies Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with Hypophosphites, claiming it makes infants fat and healthy. It touts ease of feeding and superiority over substitutes, noting Druggists offer 50 cents.
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