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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1894
Page
3
Andrew Carnegie addressed wealth accumulation and philanthropy urging wealth is earned to aid others. He warned that those who hoard riches bring disgrace and urged giving while living, stating he plans to leave only his interest in iron ventures for the benefit of others.
Kansas items report Wichita prosecutions resumed, with a focus on local franchise debates for electric streetcar service and city improvements. The council considered an ordinance granting a five year franchise, with alterations, to supply electric lights and streetcar operations while ensuring modern plant standards and rapid city coverage.
Five children remain in the creche as a bazaar and doll sale are planned for December. October and November enrollments total thirty five. five youths are in foster custody. Donations support a new washhouse, a kindergarten, and a building fund nearing $100 in deposits. Local managers seek more gifts from listed donors and volunteers to open the kindergarten and supervise it under Mrs Gregory.
A new Methodist church at Michigan Valley in Quage county will be dedicated Sunday December 9. The church will be named Dearborn M E in honor of Rev Dr G Dearborn who lives at Uighiisd Park and was formerly presiding elder of Topeka district. Dr Dearborn will deliver the dedication sermon and Rev Bernard Kelly will lead services and seek funds to start the church debt free.
Robert M. Durham of Kentucky, a U S Labor Department expert and one of three labor commissioners, visits the city to study strikes from before July 4, 1344. He says coal strikes are frequent but only two per cent yield any benefit to the workers.
A United States circuit court order by Judge Walter H. Susboro at St Paul directs receivers of the Union Pacific railroad to turn over receipts for the railroad lands to George Gould and Rossell Sate, holders of the first mortgage bonds, with funds to be applied to the bondholders.
The District Court split into two panels with LS Stebbins presiding over Phony v Heang and Jodeé Hezen in the jury room. Heang seeks to recover an interest in the Hentig property via a tax deed contested by Hentig while Judge Waren weighs Burkett’s drug stock attachment. Mackey, assistant state auditor, is sent to move the attachment aside, noting Burkett bought the stock believing it was free of incumbrance. L M Crawford, whose rent claim is tied to the stock, is represented by F A Wagener.
The secretary lists 103 families and 413 individuals among the needy for Thanksgiving dinners. District levies will provide meals via reading churches with donations requested from passoret to aid cases, aiming to distribute to all by tomorrow morning. Only truly deserving cases are welcomed, to uplift the spirit of thanksgiving. Dr Price’s Baking Powder is praised for its superior ingredients.
Republican state officers elect plan to announce promptly after Monday conference in Topeka the appointments of assistants and clerks across state offices to prevent prolonged fights. New attorney general to be named early in the week amid push for swift staffing.
The Gre production of Branson Pinpy rows hew drama The Hand of Steel took place at Askell's theater last night with a large audience. Grace Mayloye stars as the heroine, noted for her Broadway fame. Count Frashetti leads the hero, while Mrs Montmorency de Gravvia shines in her role. The cast delivers strong performances amid rumors of arrests and divorces, drawing enthusiastic ovations from the crowd.
Albini's London Empire Vaudeville at the Grand Opera House offers singing dancing legerdemain contortion and juggling by highly praised performers. Omaha praise backs the show described as clean and pleasing to vaudeville fans. Also Crawford previews Hand Comedy and dramatic pieces with The Lost Cause or The Daughter of the Confederacy. Mr Huntley praised as a strong actor amid a cast of merit.
In the case against Minnie E Licht for the alleged wrongdoing, Lichty’s lawyers move to compel Dr D B Calcord to surrender several vital organs from the deceased. They propose Prof Lovewell of Wastburn College as the sole expert. the motion will be argued Monday morning.
Chicago market reports show wheat steady to firm with May futures up to 4.40 at times and declines against calls later. Corn heavy trading with December option softness. oats and other grains show varied results. Livestock receipts and prices indicate steady to firm demand with mixed cattle and hog figures across Kansas City and regional markets.
Rail ads outline December round trips from Rock Island Route to Texas Oklahoma Indian Territory and Colorado with varying prices. Offers include $17 round trips to Waco and Durango Hutchinson lines, $11.50 to St Louis, and $4 to unspecified routes. Sold Nov 27 with limited return dates and 20 day validity. Tickets available from agent at Kansas Avenue Santa Fe South.
Fragmented item records a sale and travel offer with details on a Chicago to New York train via the Lakeshore route and a World’s Fair period. Mentions agent C K Wilber and various local advertisements for tonics and remedies.
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