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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1895

Page

4

Supreme Court power viewed as insurmountable barrier

A Kansas column rails at the Supreme Court as an all powerful, life-tenured nine member body that can nullify any future law and override the will of 70 million people. Critics argue Congress and the president are powerless and the people helpless before a ruling class, while other notes poke at debates on silver coinage and local anecdotes. The piece also touts Royal cream of tartar baking powder as the strongest leavening agent.

Supreme Court Congress Westongress Mr. Cublentz United Brethren Church Topeka Wake Stuart Sheldon Dr. Price Europe

Court Circulation Notice From Lincoln County Kansas

Clerks office records list a court circulation pertaining to the year reported. The document references a year and figures connected to legal proceedings and property notices. Information appears partial but indicates official oversight by the district clerk of the county.

Bserbet Bom. Covent Siupevee Kansas Ram Banukey

Weather and political winds clash in improvised kansas notes

May 23 weather extends rain and warmth from east to west with variable winds as Kansas forecasts show showers in the west and milder temperatures elsewhere. The piece also rails at income tax plans, tariff debates, and court vetoes, arguing democracy and governance are stymied by clerks salaries and party politics.

Criteano Kansas

Woman tramp reaches Kansas City seeks uncle in Topeka

Mrs. Sarah Coleman walked from Colorado to Kansas City last week and is in police custody at headquarters. She is being cared for by the local Y WC A until she finds her uncle, David Reeves, a machinist. She wore an old calico dress, sun bonnet and a man's boot. She left Topeka Saturday and arrived Sunday evening near West 8th Street at Peerless Steam Laundry.

Newton Coffeyville Belle Plaine Atchison Globe W. A. Calderhead Marysville Emporia Gazette Kansas Independence State University Olathe Minneapolis Astockman Parsons Independent Ft. Scott Coleman Colorado Sarah Coleman Kansas City Hueas City W. A David Reeves Topeka West 8Th

Sabbath Observance debate in Topeka ministerial union

Ministers debate enforcing Sabbath laws amid park and baseball desecration. Talks cover stopping streetcars and trains, boycotts of Garfield and Oakland parks, and enacting laws with public sentiment and funds. Speakers urge enforcement, education, and legal action, noting church and business interests.

Ministerial Union Cliff Baker Street Railroad Norbom Mr. Owens Colored Church Topeka Mr Green Vinewood Park Bedcon Mr Rameey A. M. BE Christiana Christ Congress Ramsey Garfield Park Stuart Sheldon United Ray J. E Hazen Christian Chicago Billingsley M. E. Church Topeka Nie Mr. Dobbs Mr. Byers North Topeka

Colonel Hallowell Finishes Ritter Case To Get Married

The Columbus daily Advocate recounts Judge J N Ritter's silver wedding and a pivotal scene from his court day. Ritter, mid trial at 3 pm, begged Gol J Hallowell to finish the case so he could marry that evening at Chetopa. Hallowell agreed, noting scarce brides in Kansas pioneer days, and Ritter skipped to attend the wedding.

Colonel Hallowell Judge Ritter Daily Advocate Columbus J. N. Ritter Ritter Gol J. Ro Hallowell Hal Chetopa Kansas

Thurber to inspect Buzzard's Bay preparations for president

Mr Thurber private secretary to the president spends the day in New York before returning to Washington to verify that Buzzard's Bay preparations and his own cottage are in order for the presidents family. He will ensure public business is arranged so the executive's presence in Washington is unnecessary. The article notes it may follow Cleveland leaving the city.

Buzzard’s Bay Wasmsdox Thurber Eaident New York Washington Mr. Cleveland

Gains Against Stanford Estate Withdrawn in Court

San Francisco on May 21 reports both large claims against the Stanford estate were withdrawn by the authority of all interested parties. A $50,000 claim by Marie Hall Williamson and a $30,000 claim by Horace M. Carpenter were dropped after new arrangements and votes were completed.

San Francisco Stanford Marie Hall Williamson Horace M. Carpenter Oakland

Hale Rate Excursions Basic Train Fare Offer

On May 21 and June 11 round trip tickets to South Missouri Arkansas and the South and Southeast via the Memphis Route Kansas City Fescott Memphis R R will be sold at one fare with a minimum of 7 dollars. Tickets allow stop-offs at intermediate stations. For schedules and info on stockraising and fruit growing areas of Missouri and Arkansas, address J E Locxyoon G P and TA Kansas City Ma.

Missouri Arkansas Memphis Kansas City Fescott

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