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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1894

Page

5

NOT CARS BUT COFFINS

The Hiawatha workers co operative company has placed a charter and reorganized capital to 75000 with 25000 held by workers. Eighteen families and thirty two men will relocate from Pullman to operate a new furniture and coffin works managed by D H Vas Nasshe. The plant will not produce cars.

Uiswatha Co-operative Company Hiawatha Han Pullman G-operative Company Lele Cthera Pullman D. H. Vas Nasshe Pullaman Company

Mad Women With Babies Storm Pittsburgh Office

Over a hundred women, many with babies, stormed George M. Irwin & Co. defect shares pool room seeking their money back. Manager Kein promised funds after a five day notice, but no exact date given. Police cleared the scene. Depositors must route withdrawals via Chicago.

Piteburg Primarie George M. Irwin & Co Kein Devlin Pliteburg Chicago Nxotso E W. Knott

The Celebrated Preacher Speaks On Wealth And Charity

Robert McIntyre of Trinity Methodist preached last night on wealth, poverty, and society, arguing the rich should aid the poor and lamenting growing inequality. He contrasted modern mansions and yachts with Christ’s example, urging causes over mere redistribution and criticizing rigid church routines and material excess.

Desvex Robert McIntyre Trinity Methodist Church Dr. McIntyre Cira Antoo Tvat Niagara Rapida Pullman

Overmyer Denies Prohibition and Suffrage Claims

In a letter to the State Journal David Overmyer denies accusations that he supported female suffrage or prohibition and denounces related reports as false. A subsequent republication recounts A. J. Arnold and N. B. Arnold remarks from 1582 about Overmyer’s campaign stance and anti prohibition views, noting past affiliations with St John and the Republican ticket.

David Overmyer Beiterstes State Journal Gusat Bern Kan Mewes Faust Atute Arnold David Ovznuren David Overmyer A. J. Arnold N. B. Arnold Jovnnal Overmyer Journal N. B Arnold Kansas Stat Jovenal T Overmyer Jone Jocanat Is Overmyeo Glick St John Meriden Dave Valley Falls Oskaloosa Halton North Topeka Joe Ady Indiana Goermyer

Letter from fugitive judge ends with threat to self

Wladge Morr, who fled Springfield, Ohio, writes a final missive dated Gallion, Ohio, to law student John Moran. He claims financial losses from beating the Building and Loan and friends out of nearly £0,000, says they lived beyond means, and that he expects to die by his own action soon.

Wladge Morr Springfield Judge Morris Gallion John Moran John Allie Caantes & Mounis Springfeld

Riverside Town Company Claims Kansas National Tank

Local notes report the Kansas National tank is brought out today by Riverside Town Company of Marion to recover $445 overdue from over a year. Also, New Mexico studstons for the new Santa Fe hospital begin arriving. several cars unload large stones with a steam derrick. Fred Farseworth travels to Los Angeles for a Pacific coast vacation. Carriers gain two weeks’ vacation. most have returned. Martha E Miflin sues for divorce from William H McLaughlin on cruelty and son support. they were married years ago and have three children. she claims he is worth $5,000 and seeks alimony. Doane College vs Athletic eight game noted. Topeka hosts entertained the Doane team at Athletic Club rooms and praised treatment in the capital.

Kansas National Tank Riverside Town Company Marion New Mexico Studstons New Santa Fe Hospital Fred Farseworth Cardera Los Angeles Pacific Coast Martha E Miflin William H McLaughlin Mra McLaughlin Crewe Neb Doane College Eigh Topeka Bers Doane Topeka Basu

Colonization and alleged voter manipulation center on town meetings

Republican leaders claim Populists import laborers and transients to occupy vacant houses owned by investors to recruit votes. They allege tramps are steered to Meteker's addition and other suburbs to register and vote Populist tickets while non residents avoid rent. Local officials prepare to audit registration books and expose alleged illegal registrations ahead of the election.

Chas Elliott County Central Azid Coxeyites Meteker Lewelling Frank Herald Joseph Reed Albert Barton Guthrie

Nearly 4 000 Registered as Voters Near Limit

Voter registration nears completion with 7 541 names tallied at noon and a rush of nearly 400 added last Monday. The Santa Fe receiver J C Wilson was nudged into registration by a Republican ally. Officials say many late registrants faced scrutiny and reminders, while a curious youth questioned a notice he believed he’d received.

J.C Wilson Santa Fa Republican County Central Committee Charles E. Gault

Tracks Go Up at Ay Joliet and Rail Plans Emerge

Local authorities note track elevation plans by Heck Island and Pa tic Railroad, with engines at work. Michigan Central also has engineers, and riders seek suspension of ongoing salts against them as plans progress.

Dower Heck Island & Pa‘tic Railroad Company Michigan Central

Community notices and local events from North TOPENRA

Local brief perches record ankle sprain falls and health mishaps as Mrs A S Davis sprains her ankle. Mrs Calvin Holman returns from Newton after a two week visit. Annie Payne hosts a party and invitations go out for a Weight social. There are Halloween and wedding notices as Mrs J Falton and Miss May Oliver are mentioned. A mystery death of Wil H Smith is noted with burial plans at Rochester and a note of his Kansas City life.

A.S Davis Calvin Holman Newton Annie Payne High Five Charles Sparks Atcleon County Woman's Republican Club Colon Pacific Harry Irons Tyler F. A F. A.A St A. O. U Wil H. Smith Kansas City Ravass Avenue ME Rochester

Mysterious plague at Wardner shocks Coeur d Alene region

A strange outbreak has struck Wardner and surrounding Coeur d Alene mining country, with several hundred people affected mainly minors. Local doctors, baffled by origin, have urged consultations from Wardner physicians. No deaths reported yet, and authorities hope the disease is not dangerous.

Coeur Alene Wash Wardser Coeur d’ Alene Wardner Gibson

Observatory reports uncertain on wrecked station

The Harvard Observatory cautions that the report of a station wreck may be unverified while noting potential loss at a site near Arequipa. observers caution about the atmospheric conditions and emphasize that the highest meteor observations depend on the integrity of the suspect station.

Faye Trowerr Bostox Pinkering Harvard Observatory Oology Ward Ar Bary Sloss Snather Arequipa Aroq

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