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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1895

Page

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Edward J Jeffrey Seen As Santa Fe President Candidate

Aug 20 report from CuriaCo indicates Edward J Jeffrey, president and general manager of the Denver and Rio Grande, is expected to head the reorganized Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad though officials say no decision has been made. Receivers Walker and Robinson deny confirmation and note no board or steps have been taken yet.

Curiaco The Daily News Edward J. Jeffrey Denver & Rio Grande Railway Atchison, Topeke & Santa Fe Railroad Company J. W. Reichart Jaffrey Ilinois Central Road Jeffrey J. W. Reinhart Guarts Me Relohart Gutm Rh P Cheney, Jr Hoston D. 2 Hobinsus Chicago Reinhart le B. Rotinson Santa Fe Railroad Edward T. Jeffrey Fingle Arifrey Lientes Desven Ang Manaser Kooz Danver Rio Grande Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fa Chiereo Bante Fe Cmeers Ueffeny Santa Pa Edward Y. Jeffrey Banta Pe Sante Pe Sunt. Po SvaTe Journat Board of Directors Santa Fe D. B. Robinson Walker

Suicide of Wealthy New York Heir in Binghamton

Wm OC Rich, a young son of real estate owner TG Rich from New York and notable in Binghamton society, killed himself with a razor. He wrote in blood on the walls I have no pain it is better so Poor mother and carved a crown on his chest. Parents were at Richfield Spring.

New York Rich Binghamton Society Blaghamton Mai Richfield Spring

List of Dead Miners in Colorado Disaster at Sleepy Hollow

Twenty nine miners died when floods trapped workers at Sleepy Hollow Americus and related mines near Central City Colorado. Names listed include Olives Parerxostren and Steve Valler o, among others. the disaster followed years of drainage disputes and a pumping cost sharing plan.

Colorado Weel Ciry Col Sleepy Hollow Americus AcwiLt Arancisy N. Vreas G. Cnoskunnack Nazzanino Manaura Witt Primes Wa. Tiyosra G. Brouse Tomas Witliams Tomas Cannis J. Hang Steve Vallero J. Perko Manirs Kacona Gregory Bob Tah Fieke Piske

German American veterans decorate Hamburg monument in Aug 20 ceremony

German American veterans on a national tour placed a laurel wreath on the Seldier monument at Kembarg Tamerre to honor Hamburg soldiers who fell in the 1870 to 1871 Franco Prussian war. The wreath bore a white ribbon with an inscription expressing love and veneration from old German soldiers now in America who fought in the conflict.

Kembarg Tamerre Friedrichsruhe Prored Plautel Hamburg Germa America

Knights Leaving Boston at End of Conclave

Boston Aug 30 The triennial conclave of the Knights Templar closes today Many knights have already departed while others stay in small parties for a week or more Commanderies have closed their headquarters and disbanding is set to occur by night The remaining Templars visit harbor resorts and pilgrimages to Concord and Plymouth White Squadron arrived and decks were crowded Visitors were allowed aboard the warships and the grand encampment opened at Masonic Temple with installation of new grand officers.

Vial Boston Knights Templer Concord Plymouth Masonic Temple

War ships at Suston in Boston harbor ceremony

Four warships of the North Atlantic squadron the New York Minneapolis Raleigh and Montgomery dropped anchor at 72 this morning in Boston spectators lined the wharves to witness colors and gun salutes. Tomorrow Minneapolis will receive a solid silver service from Knights Templar during their triennial conclave in the city.

Whits Hay Boston Dagelip New York Minneapolis Raleigh Montgomery Janer Garter Navy Yard Moet So'elock Lite Sp. m

Prince Hal Critiques Governor in Kansan City Times

James R. Hallowell quoted stating he will avoid politics yet believes the Governor will exit politics if Merrill maintains the old soldier gag. He claims the Governor never fought in a battle and only handed out sour crackers and bad meat to soldiers. The Wichita area is mentioned as not loving Mor.

Kansay City Times James R. Hallowell Tnes Merrill Wichita

Gompers In England Address Liverpool Trades Council

Samuel Gompers ex president and P J McGuire vice president of the AFL spoke to the Liverpool trades council at night McGuire said England was a quarter century ahead of America in organized labor unions

McGuire Liverpool Trades Council Loxvox Samuel Gompers P. J. McGuire American Federation of Labor England America Iredes

Legate and Major Hudson in Allison Kansas deal?

The piece alleges Jim Legate forms a covert alliance with Major Hudson to deliver Kansas for Senator Allison at the Republican national convention. It claims Legate coordinates with Clarkson and Cy Leland, uses Capitol editorials, and pumps letters to Missouri and Kansas Republicans while hinting at cash potential in Allison’s camp. It notes Sideline links to St John, past Prohibition politics, and a troubling web of insiders.

Major Hudson Jim Legate Kansan Allison Jim Iowa Statesman Kansas Missouri Col Sim Scott Kansas City Excelsior Springs Legdte Clarkson Laws St. John New York State St Joha Cincinnati New York Blaine St John Ot Dub Legate Republicans of Awa Iowa Tom Reed Harrison Strong West Allado Mississippi River Legata Dari High Feather Cnte Cy Leland Eleo Kansis

Dallas Mayor Opposes Prize Fighting But Sees Local Benefit

Aug. 30. F. P. Holland, mayor of Dallas and Texas barmood Ranch editor, reports letters from Texans about the Corbett-Pittsimmons fight. He says he is not in favor of prize fighting and the contest won’t occur in Dallas limits, so beyond his jurisdiction. If lawful, he would like Dallas to gain any possible profit nearby.

Dallas Cmicaco F. P. Holland iMmayor Tex Texas Barmood Ranch Chicago Texas Corbett-Pittsimmonsight

Waller Treason Row Sparks French Echoes

The Estafete protests against American press comments on ex Consul Waller. It says if French arms makers sold to US enemies, Americans would not tolerate European cabinet interference. It adds Waller should have been shot for treason and calls for firm conduct.

Rod Eeu Paris Estafete Waller United States Americana Cabinet of Europe

Fight for an Office: U S Commissioner in Kansas City Faces Removal

United States commissioner Arthur Perry of Kansas City Kansas is charged with drunkenness and misconduct in office. A hearing is set for September 1, with Perry planning to contest the charges and employing counsel to Topeka. The office pays little, not even $100 yearly, and its value has faded with more commissioners in each district.

U. S United States Kansas City Kansas Arthur Perry Foster Perry Topeka

Pugilist Arrested in Prize Fight Case

Boston August 8 Dick O'Brien of Lewiston Maine has been arrested by division five police on a warrant for engaging in a prize fight at the old armory on West Newton street Wednesday evening. He was taken to East Deadham Street Station and released on $1100 bail. A warrant for Joe Wolcott on a similar charge remains unsatisfied as he cannot be found.

Dick O'Brien Boston Lewiston Division Five Old Armory West Newton Street Bill Daly Godfrey Choyns East Deadham Street Joe Wolcott O'Brien Wolcott

Gold Reserve Slips as Big Shipments Arrive

New York August 3 The Handy Harman Steinwender Fuller and other firms announce gold shipments totaling $1.5 million for tomorrow. Withdrawals from the sub treasury push the reserve below 100 million with expectations of government deposits to restore the level. A daily report shows available cash at $183.466 billion and the gold reserve at $10.206 billion.

New York Handy & Marcman Steinwender & Stoffegen Slage & Fuller Hard & Band Winorrow Crozsam Bra Handy & Harman Tila Wasamneron

Gov Morrill Delivers Fine Address at Hastings Encampment

Gov Morrill of Kansas spoke to a large enthusiastic crowd at Hastings Itastines Nebraska during Camp Sherman events on Aug 80. The program featured a sham battle led by Gen Thayer and Gen Dilworth at 2 pm and planned balloon ascents followed by evening fireworks.

Hastings Itastines Neb Camp Sherman EN. Morrill Kansas Olclork

Cuba Freedom Hinted as Spain Faces End of Rope

Estrada Palma, Cuban revolutionary leader, says no belligerent rights will be pursued until December when a Cuban minister will seek U.S. support. He claims Spain cannot furnish more troops and Cuba will gain freedom within months as war costs rise. Other items note pardons, deaths, a bicycle incident, and Fleetwood Park racing bill actions.

Fatma Spain

Rush of Saloon Men Pleads Guilty for Low Fine in New York

Four hundred twenty five excise cases were set for hearing before Justice Jerome as crowds surged at the special session. Clerks watched a football like rush as liquor dealers sought to plead guilty for a $25 fine, with many in line to avoid heavier penalties. By noon, $7,250 in fines were collected and August excise receipts reached $2,000.

New York Jerome Hayes Boylbrook Justica Jerome Clark Ccalendar

American Bar Association examines judicial reform at Derxort meeting

At Derxort Aug 30 the American Bar Association delegates named officers including Morefield Storey Massachusetts secretary Jon Hinkler Maryland treasurer Francis Rawley Pennsylvania and executive committee members George A Mercer Alfred Hemingway and Charles Claflin Allen. The sole lively debate centered on a resolution urging study of delays in criminal appeals and potential remedies with a split view over Justice Brewer a compromise amendment was adopted and the meeting adjourned.

Aim Association Derxort American Bar Association Grants Council Morefield Storey Massachusetts Jon. Hinkler Maryland Francis Rawley Pennsylvania George A. Mercer Georgia Alfred Hemingway Mississippi Charles Claflin Allen Missouri Austin Abbott Justice Brewer Abbott Duatico Brewer Committee On Judicial Procedure

Sale of the Santa Fe Delayed by Bondholder Consent

Judge J B Johnson plans to sell the Santa Fe railroad under foreclosure but cannot fix a sale date yet. Kansas law requires consent of all bond holders before sale, many of whom are in England, delaying the process. The formality may push the date a week or two at most.

Johnson J. B Johnson Santa Fe England

Real Estate Deals on Monroe Street Transfers

Julia A Balawin sold to Alvin Sk. Chamberlain for 2700 dollars, lots 876 and S75 on Monroe Street. Rosa J Morlock purchased from Hale Ritchie the west 871g Teet of lots S07, 389, 4u1, 403 and 405 on Monroe Street in Ritchie Addition. The price was not disclosed.

Julia A Balawin Alvin Sk. Chamberlain Monroe Street Rosa J. Morlock Hale Ritchie Monros Street Ritchie Addition

The Mean Case in Oakland Court

The McHan case on the Oakland melon theft scrape began after delays. McHan, accused of assaulting McMillan boys and Ira Hunter with a buggy whip, faced argument on double jeopardy and state notice. A jury was summoned and trial started in the afternoon.

Hi. M. Meian Guy's Court Oakland McHen McMillan Boya Ira Hunter Eas- Minger McHan McKan Whitmore Guy

Diphtheria Cases Rise in Topeka Surge

Diphtheria cases in Topeka climbed due to hot wet weather with most infections on low ground near the Santa Fe tracks. Thirteen people are in quarantine, with a lull in spread recently and one death reported in North Topeka yesterday.

Topeka City Board of Health Santa Fe Maingie North Topeka

Ransom’s Salary Held Until Senate Confirmation

Ransom faces ongoing pay blockage as deputy treasurer Willis rules no salary entitlement until senate confirmation. The conflict stems from prior illegal first appointment and vacancy after Minister Gray’s death, with debates on back pay from the last appointment onward and whether confirmation would authorize full wages.

Ransom The Treasury Willis Ranson Cannet Senate Holconb Gray Mexico

Million Club aims to raise funds for advertising estates

Mr B Jameson of Leavenworth, president of the Kansas State Real Estate association, plans a Kansas Million Club event at Sullyn on September 6. He tells the State Journal the drive seeks 5 000 members paying $1 each, with most funds supporting advertising in local papers and a portion to a general fund, plus a Kansas product train tour beginning October 1 and a statewide newspaper edition. Also, the body of Revert W Inman was found on Staten Island beach in New York.

Es Express B Jameson Leavenworth Kansas State Real Estate Association Sullun Jameson Governor Morrill State Journal Creative Kansas New York Revert W. Inman Staten Island

Local notices and obituaries from Burlington segment

George Bowman reports the death of his mother in Fasex Vermont. Miss Mary Etta Griggin dies at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs EW Griggs at 216 Kansas Ave of typhoid fever. Funeral held at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon with interment in Prairie Home cemetery. Robert Hine age 11 dies at home northwest of town. funeral 10 am tomorrow at Prairie Home Church. Post office to observe Tab or Day with altered hours. morning delivery and hours listed until 7:30 pm. Special master C TH Nettles appointed to hear Burlington water controversy. Rev G D Olden receives Washington DC offer. no preaching at First Methodist Sunday. communion service planned. Dr A S Embree to preach at night starting 7 o'clock.

George Bowman Fasex Vermont Mary Etta Griggen EW. Griggs Kansas Avenue C. TH. Nettles Burlington Foster G. D. Olden Second Baptist Church Washington, D. C First Methodist Church A. S Embree Robert Hine Maury D. Hine Prairie Home Dtirch Prairie Home Cemetery

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Denver& Rio Grande Knights Suston Prince “Hal Gompers Capital Gov Morrill Cuba Gorge Wilson Geo. Wilson Independence Wilson E A. Wagener Lansing Lizzie Howe West Tenth Street Woman's Relief Corps No. 94 Dutifo Feetwood Park Conlon McCullagh Fleetwood Park Brewer Diphtheria Galning Million Club Rub’ Tinman Lucal
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