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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1895
Page
3
Judge Reed Mas weighs whether pensions are exempt in a pending case. Arguments focus on statutory definitions and tax implications for retirees. The decision could affect eligibility and funding for retirement benefits and state revenue projections.
Midland college students report thefts of small sums from trunks prompting investigation into Rostoe Stockleger and others. Sheriff’s inquiry follows as a district judge in Kansas considers alimony and pension division in a pending divorce case involving Sarah Dewar. Carnival planning in Leavenworth surfaces with bands from Topeka and local merchants. In Atchison, Midland College arrests for standing and prank theft prompt questions about discipline and future.
Twenty four directors of the Late Falt Association voted to require a four percent assessment on stock to meet obligations. Secretary Hewey sent notices to 45 stockholders demanding 40 percent of their subscribed stock by due date.
The report claims a mate has formed between Captain J L Hrawer of New York and Wico Morley of Paterson New Jersey with a 140 side stake. They plan at Dexter Park to shoot 100 live birds per man with each man putting up half the stakes. Other notes cover Topeka trap shooting, local scores, and weekend football results from Indianapolis Arbor Michigan Wisconsin Ames and more.
Governor Morrill tells State Journal he has more time for plans to streamline his duties than in recent days. He aims to involve others less, and to focus on better overseeing his office work. The piece also notes a sidewalk doorway collapse at 101 Kansas Avenue, a court case involving Mrs Noble, a district court matter, a playground brawl injuring Lonberg, and a Topeka seller profiting from sweet potatoes. A squash grown by LM Martin is offered for the Million Club train, and Washburns cider is advertised at 15 cents per gallon.
In railroad circles Topeka and Rock Island officials attend burial rites and Chamberlain's funeral.
A Kansas railroading notes roundup covers Tocit Island officials in Chicago for a funeral. depots and personnel changes. track upgrades on the Santa Fe south of Las Cruces. cattle shipments, accidents, and a new depot possibility at Albuquerque. an odd pig with rabbit-like front feet. and a smoking Little Gem cigar sighting.
Topeka costume designer Miss Mamie Worrall of 719 Polk Street is featured in a local report. A journalist visited her home studio and viewed her water color costume designs including queen, king, knight, castle, and pawn motifs. Worrall discusses her scrap book of fanciful period costumes and her plans to pursue more practical work using her talent.
Advices from Strong City report Mr Lantry not improving rapidly. He can sometimes move around the house but setbacks follow. Mrs Lantry is in Chicago very ill and unable to be taken home. The children stay with both parents and visit between them. Friends across Kansas wish for a swift recovery.
A Silver Lake resident notes wagons from western Kansas converge daily to purchase local apples and potatoes as county orchards mature and the crop moves to market. City clerks McFadden and Trueblood discuss duties in first class cities, with McFadden, former state auditor, visiting Atchison. Lectures planned for the Mace Teachers Association meeting include Rev. Robert McIntyre and John W. Cusk, with a flag awarded to the county sending the largest delegation. Beggs’ German Salve and Pearlees Steam Laundry ads flank local notices.
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