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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1895

Page

2

Death of associate justice Trowell Edmunds Jackson

Naswykee Tenn Aug 9 Trowell Edmunds Jackson associate justice of the supreme court of the United States died at his residence West Meade six miles west of this city in his sixty third year of age from consumption. Born Paris Tenn Apr 8 1832 he studied law at Virginia Lebanon and practiced in Jackson and Memphis served on the state and federal benches and was appointed by President Harrison. He had been in poor health for four years and delivered a vigorous opinion supporting the income tax at the May 20 ruling amid declining strength.

Naswykee Tenn Trowell Edmunds Jackson Supreme Court of the United States West Meade Far West Thomasville W. C. Totten Milton Brown Lebanon House of Representatives State Credit United States Senate United States Cleveland Harrison Senate Jackson Sophia Malloy David B. Malloy Elizabeth Louise Jackson Harding A. Jackson Elizabeth Jackson William W. Jackson, Jr Europe Washington Supreme Bench Penate

Women in Wisconsin Squatter Battle Sparks Arrests

In Wisconsin Aug 9 six wives of squatters attacked by mill crews tore a night fence around their homes. A pitched battle followed. four women suffered bruises. Jack Lumberg and Dick Gorman of the mill company were arrested. Mrs Mary Bergerson found guilty and jailed for fifteen days, vowing to serve with her child.

Wisconsin Wis Jack Lumberg Dick Gorman Mill Mary Bergerson

Professor Bemis Resigns Amid Monopoly Attack Allegations

Professor Edward W Bemis of the University of Chicago Political Economy Department resigns. President Harper remains silent on the case though rumors say Bemis severed ties due to his attacks on monopoly. University authorities refuse to confirm or deny these claims.

Chicago University Chicago Edward W. Bemis Department of Political Economy University of Chicago Harper Bemis

Collision at Sea Destroys Two Ships at Sea

The British ship Prince Oscar of Liverpool after a July 13 collision with an unknown vessel sank in under ten minutes. Six crew died, all aboard the other ship perished, seventeen survivors were rescued after three days in an open boat. They reached the Capac at Pisagua and arrived here last night. The wreck occurred at latitude 9 30 south, longitude 28 20 west.

Pamavrtruta Prince Oscar Liverpool Henderson Midocean Dhwar Capac Pisagua Long

Baseball Scores From Western League and Others

In a day of varied results, Detroit edged Indianapolis 3 to 2 in Todiasepols. Minseapolix Akron? no, St Paxis defeated, Terre Haute lost to Grand Hap ids. Boston swept Brooklyn 6 2, then lost 1 5. New York routed Washington 9 0. Cincinnati crushed St Louis 10 2. Pittsburg tied with Louisville 9 11, Baltimore beat Philadelphia 2, Chicago beat Cleveland 11 9.

Todiasepols Detroit Indianapolis Minseapolix Ainpeapolleti St Paxis Terre Haute— Terre Heutes Grand Hapids Boston Brooklyn New York Washington Cincinasti Cincinnati St. Louis Pittbore Fittebarg Louisville Baltimiore Baltimoree Philadellphia Chicago Chicigo Geverand

National Banks of Kansas report totals July 11

The comptroller of the currency reports for 123 Kansas national banks their condition at July 11. Loans and discounts 15086357. Due from approved reserve agents 3497651. Total resources 34871519. Surplus fund 1437773. Individual deposits about 730984. Average reserve held 35.1 percent.

National Banks of

Overhaul Planned for Cruiser Atlanta Next Winter

The Navy Department plans a thorough overhaul of the cruiser Atlanta next winter if Congress approves the required funds. The project is estimated to cost about $300,000, and the ship would emerge nearly rebuilt after the labor by the shipyard workers.

Atlanta Washivnton Aug. C Navy Department Congress

Young Girl Drowns in Satna Ken Near Shore

Zelia Huff age 14 daughter of James Huff drowned yesterday at 4 o clock while playing in a boat moored to the shore with friends. She fell backward into the water and drowned before aid arrived. Body recovered after an hour search.

Satna Ken Zelia Huff Daugter James Huff

Russian Thistle Threatens Colorado Crops

Complaints were filed with the Arapahoe County commissioners yesterday about the Russian thistle pest. The weed is spreading rapidly and if action is not taken immediately it may become impossible to eradicate and could ruin crops.

Colorado Arapahoe

Post Office Receipts Rise Across Top Cities

Reports to the post office department show the three months ending August 1 total receipts at the twenty largest post offices reached 574000 dollars, up 41000 dollars from the same quarter in 1894.

Wasuinetos Post Office Department

Indian Grudge Ends in Indian Territory Shooting

Louis McAvesten of Indian Territory near here killed Emerson James with a back shot yesterday. Both men were fullblooded Choctaw Indians. The incident stemmed from an old grudge.

Louis McAvesten Ind Will Irvin Emerson James

Portage Iron Works to Resume Nail Mill Operations

After seventeen years of idleness the Portage Iron Works at Duncansville Pa will resume nail mill operations immediately. The mills last operated in 1873 and are set to restart under new management.

Hotaparsucus Portage Iron Works Duncansville

Heliograph Talks Link Pike's Peak and Denver

Communications were exchanged yesterday by heliograph between Pike's Peak and army headquarters in Denver, spanning over sixty six miles in an air line distance. The link demonstrates wireless signaling capability across rugged terrain and marks a notable military communications achievement.

Pike's Peak Denver Col Army

Mission Looted in Foo Chow Massacre Reports

The World prints from Foo Chow that a mob looted the American mission chapel at Inghok and threats of wider rioting loom. Chinese soldiers plundered Stewart residences. no American gunboat arrives. officials warn of a critical, neglected situation. Survivors describe brutal killings and massacre details at Hwasang.

New York Foo Chow China Inghok Ku Cheng Stewart Hwasang Gregory Shanghai Mabel C. Hartford Miss Hartford Toran Tiwan Flere Miss Codrington Mildred Stewart Herbert Stewart Baby Stewart Kathleen Evan Mr. Phillips Aloay R. G. Stewart Ireland Lena Nellie Saunders Topsy Saunders Australia Stewart House Hessie Newcombe Elsie Marshal Lucy Stewart England Annie Gordon Topsy Hessie Hannah Gordon Suikow

Carlisle for the Bench Likely Succeeds Justice Jackson

In Washington Aug 9 with Justice Jackson gravely ill speculation swirled about his successor Theories named Peckham Hornblower of New York Don Dickinson and Postmaster General Wilson were floated while many urged Secretary Carlisle who would be eligible and from Jacksons district to fill the vacancy

Jackson Wasninoroy Justice Jackson Messra. Peckham Hornblower New York West Don M. Dickinson Wilson Carlisle

Joe Patchen Wins Rekindled Showdown In Cleveland

Joe Patchen defeated Robert J in an upsetting contest billed as a noble struggle for supremacy. Patchen repeated a Cleveland win on Robert J’s stomping ground and endured four faster heats than last week with an average of 2.054 seconds.

Robert J Huffaro Dirrravo Joe Patchen Patchen Cleveland Tobert

Ardmore Fights Loom for Corbett Fitzsimmons in Indian Territory

Ardmore fans rally as Texas officials ban the fight in Texas and Indian Territory emerges as a potential venue within easy reach of Dallas. Aiming to host the bout, locals predict a rapid move to secure a ground with no current prohibitive laws. In St Louis, 175 African Americans meet to condemn Gov Altgeld and authorities over Spring Valley unrest, urging protection for the black community.

Ardmore Ind Corbett-Fitzsimmons Indian Territory Culberson Texas Dallas St. Lewi East St. Louis Spring Valley Altgeld

Sedalia hosts large crowd for Second regiment sham battle

Sedalia Mo August 9 crowds estimated over 20000 attended a mock battle at Assciation park during the Second regiment encampment. The over half hour display drew vast spectators as a vivid military exhibit unfolded in a festive mood.

Sedalia Siparia Hattery A Assciation Park

At the Ball Game with Willie Wigglesworth and Pat Wigglesworth

The Wigglesworth family navigates a chaotic ride to a baseball park. Ellery struggles to control a stubborn brindle horse as crowds, a fence, and a loud crowd surround their arrival. Inside the grounds Mrs. Wigglesworth quizzically asks about game terms while Ellery explains players curving pitches and three balls.

Willie Wigglesworth Mer. Wigglesworth Mr. Wigglesworth Willie Mrs. Wigglesworth Willie Wiggleworth Baseball Grounds Mrs. Wigelesworth United States Pat Willie Wigginsworth Horss

Whittier Menu At 730 Kansas Avenue

Whittier’s 730 Kansas Avenue lists entrees with Boston baked beans and corn bread, plus a vegetable section featuring mashed and boiled potatoes, cabbage, and peas. Desserts include coconut custard apple pie and assorted fruit courses with tea and cream.

Boston Wintivorries Ind Ben Me Aaron Ts

Brindle horse charges crowd as Wigglesworth rides reins

A wild scene unfolds at a baseball plate mishap as a brindle horse leaps into the diamond trampling bystanders and ending with Mr. Wigglesworth still clinging to the reins. Mrs Wigglesworth questions the mysterious man knocked down in a parade jacket as reporters seek the cause. The umpire is identified.

Mr. Wigglesworth Mrs. Wigglesworth Mr. Wiforth Lin Ellery Mr. Aglesworth New York Recorder

Rowe Brothers Extradition Case Ties Atchison Iowa to Mexico

Rowe and his brother Chester Howe, both from Atchison Kansas, are accused of stealing $32 from Poweshiek County Iowa and fled to Mexico. They were located and extradition papers filed as authorities pursue return. Rowe previously ran a West Atchison grocery and pledged naturalization in Mexico after leaving Iowa.

Kane Aug Richard Rowe Chester Howe Mexico Poweeheik County Iowa Atchison Rowe Chester Rowe Powesheik West Atchigan A. RU Rowes Kansas City Texas Jovanata Want Michellaneoua Topeka Denver Colorado Springs Purhig and Reters Rowley Bros Serling Steam Laundry

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