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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1894
Page
3
Government seeks forty thousand dollars from Union Pacific for right of way through the old Delaware Indian reservation. District Attorney W C Perry argues the land was paid for under treaty and the railroad claims congressional grants permit payment to Indian owners. Judge Riner presides as the suit proceeds.
A Kansas initiative invites residents to share views on the metropolitan police force. Officials request feedback through meetings and surveys, aiming to gauge community confidence, policing priorities, and possible reforms. Residents may submit comments by a specified deadline.
A Hutchinson man is reported as active in an odd incident with pootpads while around retirement matters. Governor elect Morrill spent yesterday in the city to gauge public opinion on metropolitan police issues and future appointments, stating no choices beyond a private secretary for now. A separate street page notes a robbery attempt on a law student near First Avenue East, with a watch and cigars taken.
Osbore was bound over for trial at the district court for assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. Zon was steadfastly in the case, Thacher Anant the Seine. Lawnexex reports judge Thercher’s condition slightly changed. Dr. Moree and Griffith of Kansas City consulted. Emery remains at her father’s side.
An unusually large slate of cases was entered in district court. Sarah M Johnson sues William L Johnson for divorce and restoration of her maiden name after alleged desertion and abuse. Foreclosure actions include Masonic Mutual Benefit Society on Willine Carrol Fisher’s lots. George C Corning and Emma Corning face $10,000 suit over an alleged stock purchase contract. Reiley and Capelin sue Commonwealth Company and Kansas Newspaper Union for $2,100 on a note. Mutual Benefit Life Insurance seeks recovery of $14. Executors of A. J. Bueller press foreclosure on H W Deshler’s lot mortgage. Heirs of W Feimbert sue Burdick brothers for $910 plus 10 percent interest. Jule Slubvane begins foreclosure against Acna Brown on Harrison Street lot with $250 mortgage.
A Washington dispatch reports President Cleveland is ailing from a severe attack of rheumatic gout following a sprained left ankle. He has been unable to write much, may not deliver his message on the usual day, and recovery is expected with him able to move about in a few days.
Reports from Montgomery describe heightened activity as Capt Reuben F Koll is sworn in as governor elect. Preparations include armed calls in north Alabama counties and vigilance around the inauguration. Kolb supporters in Bibb and Perry counties urge mass attendance in Montgomery, while troops in Dallas county brace for potential clashes.
Dr J McClintock faced a $35 cost for upholding court dignity in a Byers versus Dawson case. He testified early, stayed through noon, was warned for absence, issued an attachment at $4.50, and paid a $6 fine for contempt while claiming to reside in Topeka Kansas.
Elizabeth Wheaton a prison evangelist from Topeka visits the county jail with Mia N. Zook of Abilene. She prays and speaks to inmates, claims decades of missionary work and says she travels nationwide, carrying passes from governors and rarely seeking funds. The report notes Wheaton’s meeting with Clyde Mattox in Wichita and that local court cases include Byers v Dawson and Dennison v Krown.
All American Sugar Refineries will shut down its Boston New York and Philadelphia plants affecting about 50 000 operatives. The notices come from the Wall Street headquarters as orders were issued today. Also Apollo lodge No 155 calls members to meet for the funeral of Mrs Hannah Holloway wife of Brother David Holloway scheduled tomorrow at their hall. By order of MH Mitten M W, 1M Pexweis, Recorder.
A. Elingaman sold a fot in Parkdale to Christian Neske for 8200. 2 F. Hilton, a lawyer, will leave Topeka Friday for Chicago to locate. West Side gun club hosts live birdshoot tomorrow at their field in the western city. Governor Lewelling returning to Wichita for Thanksgiving with family. Associate Justice Johnston to Minneapolis for Thanksgiving with kin. Thanksgiving service and sermon at Grace Cathedral by Dean Millepeagh. offerings for Orphans Home at Ingleside. First Presbyterian Church observes Thanksgiving with sermons and meals. Ken Frank, head of Baker University, to preach at a Thanksgiving service at Mar in M.BE church. No US district court session tomorrow. circuit court judge session noted. R. & Stephenson sold 136 acres near Dover to Forcie Bassett. land in Mission Creek bottom. Packing House Market hosts Thanksgiving dinner. vendors include Fre Kansas Avenue, Borner, Topeka Coal Co, Topeka Cus Co, Messog Coat Co.
The Nov market session opened with weakness in grains and steady oats, while wheat, corn, and oats saw varied shifts. Provisions rose on tight hog receipts, with January pork up to 1.24 and lard improving early, as Houston, Topeka, and Kansas City trade centers reported mixed receipts and futures movement amid bearish pit sentiment.
Advertises Homeseekers Excursion to multiple states with round trip from Kansas City for 20 days, price $2, tickets sold Nov 24 and 25, good to return Dec 4. Also mentions Santa Fe selling fares to Colorado Utah Oklahoma Texas Arkansas and more, plus a retail shoe sale and a vegetable hair remedy ad. Includes various local columns and shopping notices.
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