02 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1894
Page
1
A columnist or editor continues to argue that his revelations remain shocking and unsettling. The piece critiques the ongoing sensationalism and questions the impact on readers and public discourse.
Gen Butterworth completes cross examination as Col Breckinridge asserts no sickly ride, no proposal, no plan to wed Miss Pollard. He details interviews, visits to Mrs Blackburn, and letters or telegrams about New York travel, child care, and his motives, while denying improper relations after April.
President nominates Charles B. J. Taylor of Kansas City to be recorder of the District of Columbia. Other selections include Richard Burke of Illinois in Chihuahua and James D. Yeomans of Town for Interstate Commerce Commissioner. Andrew Jackson Sawyer named Nebraska district attorney.
State Superintendent of Insurance Snider, enjoined by Judge Johnson from action in the Hillman case, will file with Justice Allen in the supreme court a writ of prohibition to stop Johnson from enforcing his order. The move targets Judge Johnson's jurisdiction over Snider and aims to elevate the question to the high court.
Denver reports that unless Governor Waite acts, three murderers Thomas Jordan William Nesbitt and Santiago Torrez will be hanged in Canon City penitentiary during the week beginning April 22. The supreme court denied new trials and issued the sentence.
Easter weather arrived late this year with bright skies and a perfect spring day. Thermometer readings reached 79 to 90 degrees at the signal service station and Swift and Hollill noted a breeze of 17 miles per hour as many attended church and wore Easter bonnets and spring suits.
To the editor of the State Journal Sik please announce to them of the thirty sixth relative district that L will be for the legislature this fall from the said district I have not been chased up and down the streets by the wet ers to become a candidate but I am a candidate all the same in the interests of the people the Republican party and our beautiful city for which we have so much concern and if elected will be faithful to the trust and give to the public e 4 ability Topeka April 3 1504.
An army of Coxey’s Commonweal advances toward Sewickley from Besyun Falla with 243 marching, 410 fed at camp, and plans for a covert corps of amateur detectives. Gen McCook warns of a potential 160000 hungry march to the capital amid political tension and fears of a national crisis.
Dispatches from Uniontown report rioting and property destruction in the coke region as foreign miners struck. At Morrell and Wheeler Humprhey Anchor plants workers were driven off by armed strikers. dynamite used at Morrell works, Dunbar. Sheriff and deputies sworn in. two thirds of works closed. injuries reported but not serious. Rioting also at Hill Farm mines in Dunbar.
Seventeen fourth class post offices have been elevated to presidential class with new salaries. Names and salaries listed include Chi Peete Ils 1200 dollars, Akron and Neola 1000 each, Uniontown Kansas New Madrid Vandalia 1000 each, Roswell New Mexico 1100, Luzerne Bust Brady Dushore Pennsylvania 1000 each and Alvin Texas 1000.
Riverside mills workers at Ulneyville walk out in a body in Providence Go, signaling a general strike to follow. A bicycle race is announced with Berdan riding Denver to Paterson, aiming for a new long distance record of 2,500 miles. Just received new capes from Mrs. Fiowen Avaus Ca.
Ohio election day brings city and township contests across the state. In Cincinnati unusual interest centers on reform efforts to break up alleged bossism. Congressman John A Caldwell is the Republican nominee for mayor with Seaxe J Miller as Democrat and Theodore Horstman as citizens candidate. Weather is fine and a heavy vote is anticipated.
The Ministerial Union met at the YMCA rooms and debated whether ministers should preach a sermon on woman suffrage before next November’s election. A motion to issue such a sermon failed despite most ministers supporting the idea, Rev Embree opposing strongly and threatening withdrawal if carried. Mrs Case led the suffrage group. the ladies were thanked, but the request was refused.
In Wasmxncron on April 2 1 05 the Behring Sea bill neared passage as Senator Hoar prompted technical questions. Senator Morgan cited Britain’s similar move while Senator Cullom questioned foreign powers directing U.S. citizens. Talks continued with no immediate amendments as Voorhees began his speech and the tariff bill remained unfinished business.
Col Burgess prompts Mr Hentig to wonder where he is. United States Attorney W C Perry returns to desk from Ft. The Third ward Republican club plans to meet this evening to elect delegates to the League convention. Putton Burgess Ettlinger and Bradford are praised councilmen and urged reelection. John M Wright becomes assistant to County Clerk McCabe. County Commissioner Campbell's niece cut ties with office last Saturday night. Local ads mention spring capes from Mitus Flowex Adama Co and Adams Co.
The article reports disruptions in South Carolina with troops placed under military control in Darlington and Charleston. Nine Newberry rifles resign from guarding the state house, while Governor Tillman asserts control over telegraph operations and disperses arms to remaining forces. Spies reach Charleston, and constables at Lake City align with sheriff protection as turmoil over the dispensary issue continues.
A rough three round prize fight, billed as fifty dollars a side, occurred yesterday north of Topeka on the Rochester road. Denver Kid Rotwrein from Colorado defeated St Joseph’s Martin Durkin. The event drew local sport fans and included betting and side attractions. authorities believe the affair may have been a staged setup to elude arrests. Some accounts place the fight in Jackson county to avoid Shawnee County authorities.
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