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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1895

Page

2

Brewer on Reform Better Education the Need of the Profession

Justice Brewer argues for drastic reform to reduce appeals and speed trial courts. He urges finality in arbitration, limited or no appeals in criminal cases, and a system favoring jury verdicts over appellate reviews to prevent prolonged litigation and rushed justice. He cautions against overburdening clients and warns that repeated reviews can erode public patience.

Board of Review Justice of the Peace

Col MacFarlane Talks On Hawaiian Annexation

Col MacFarlane former aide to King Kalakaua arrives in London and says Hawaiian politicians and merchants favor a temporary republic until annexation. He notes Americans in Hawaii increasingly support the Republican party and plan to seek annexation, while Congress may send a commission to study the island situation.

King Kalakaua London Loxnox MacFarlane Cleveland Congress Hawaiian Republic Republican Party Hawaii Sandwich Islands United States Honolulu Hawaiian Sammel G. Hilburn

Coxey Gubernatorial Hopes A Populist Tour

Cosey, Populist candidate for governor, passed through Zaxusvinur on his way to Fairview to address the Proroyal reunion. Trotar seats were filled with his published addresses. He says the contest has narrowed to himself and General Bushnell. Campbell was not in it. He thinks he will win.

Coxey Zaxusvinur Ohio Cosey Fairview Trotar Bushnell Campbell

Bridge Carpenter Drowned At Grand River Bridge

A. Eugene Hamilton, 26, a bridge carpenter for Milwaukee railway, drowned at Grand river bridge near Onurcurta Md while assisting in removing drift from the river. He was unmarried and survived by no noted spouse. The incident occurred during pier work when drift ashore caused danger.

Onurcurta A. Eugene Hamilton Milwaukee Railway Grand River Bridge

Gumry hotel disaster blamed on owners and engineers

Coroner s jury reports the Gumry hotel disaster cannot be charged to a single person. It blames owners Peter Gomry and B C Grenier for long work hours for their engineer and for hiring an inexperienced, dissipated man. Engineer Hellmuth Loescher is faulted for drinking and not inspecting the boiler safety valve for two months. The Spector city boiler is censured for not inspecting after recent repairs. The panel urges stricter boiler regulation.

Dexves Gumry Hotel Peter Gomry B. C. Grenier Hellmuth Loescher Spector

Missing Pilgrim Yacht With Twenty Five Aboard

Dersoir Michigan August 30 The steam yacht Pilgrim with twenty five people aboard is reported missing after a violent storm. The vessel left at 8 o clock for Take St Clair and was caught in high winds and rain by 11 pm with no word since. possible shelter in a small lake port, though not contactable.

Dersoir Mich

National Republican League calls for immediate party organization

Aug 30 Catcase The National Republican League issues a proclamation to all state leagues and Republican clubs urging immediate energetic organization ahead of a shortened presidential campaign. It warns of internal danger to the republic and cites alleged un-American blunders of the present administration to spur party action.

National League Catcase National Republican League Republican Party Republic

Five receivers named Judge Sanborn orders Union Pacific control

In Omana Nebraska August 30 the order by Judge Sanborn directs the five Union Pacific receivers to be appointed receivers of all property and franchises of the St. Joseph and Grand Island company and to dismantle and operate lines as offered by cost within the Union Pacific system. Dynamite Explosion Beneath Them. Aurora Missouri August 30 a zinc mine scaffold collapse injures workers with two in serious condition and one likely to die. Choyneki Godfrey Fight Off Boston August 30 boxers Walcott and O'Brien summoned. fight canceled to avoid police friction. attendance insufficient to meet guarantees. City of Mexico August 23 ex-treasurer Thompson denies Mexican naturalization reports. Ermine for Mr Bisset August 3 ex-Postmaster General Bissell offered Supreme Court seat. unlikely to accept. Missouri City August 3 Democratic split prompts governor to demand resignations. Govan Territory August 40 Edith Renberger jailed for introducing liquor to Kaw reservation. eight women prisoners. Cristo Iowa August 0 eight prisoners escape from county jail. W T Stewart implicated in Lyons depot arson leading escape.

Sanborn St. Joseph and Grand Island Omana Neb United States Circuit Court Central Trust Company of New York St. Joseph Circuit Court Nebraska Union Pacific

Thirteen Miners Drowned in Central City Mine Flood

Accidental flooding at the Americas and Sleepy Hollow mines in Central City Col caused the presumed deaths of thirteen miners. Rescue efforts, hindered by rising water and dangerous gas, continued as workers descended to lower levels and bucket systems were employed. Deputy Sheriff Williams coordinated efforts while families crowded the shaft building.

Cunrear City Col Americas Sleepy Hollow Fishming Americus Sleepy Hlollow Fisk W. W. Williams H. P. Risk

American Livery Man Romberg Seized by Germany in Hamburg

R M Romberg, a notable liveryman from this city, left for Hamburg two months ago and has reportedly been imprisoned there for twelve years by German authorities. Accused of whipping an army official before his departure, he built a sizable fortune and is a Democratic county central committee member. He has a wife and five young children awaiting news.

Hamburg Ind R. M. Romberg Germany Vernan Romberg Democratic County Central Committee

Preservation Efforts for the Palisades Continue

New York and New Jersey appoint a joint commission to halt sur face stone removal that has denuded cliffs and marred scenery along the Palisades. Officials seek federal action to acquire the land for fortification uses and rally public support for preservation measures.

Hudson New York Palisades Macydam Trad New Jersey United States Joint Commission

Osborne Saved From Forest Fire Threats In Walla Walla County

In Osborne, a mining town near Sroxam Washington, citizens and the Walla Walla fire department worked through the night to prevent destruction as encroaching forest fires endangered the area. The notice ends with an unrelated advertisement for carpets and home goods at 107 East Fifth near the post office.

Sroxam Wash Wallaes Osborne

Rival Police At Wichita In Prohibition Split

Wichita Kansas reports two sets of patrolmen, one for prohibition and one anti prohibition, after the old force demanded back pay. Discharged officers refuse to surrender badges and continue their beats while lawyers advise waiting for funds or settlement.

Wichita Kan Sabon Revenue

Western League and National League Baseball Scores

Western League results include Indianapolis 4 over Indianapolia 1 and Grand Rapids 7 over Milwaukee. National League reports games at Washington New York and Boston with Cleveland beating Boston 5 to 4. Western Association notes Rockford games versus St Joseph. Also buried gold finds and Alabama aluminum plant plans, plus inquests and a Librarian Spofford report.

Western League Indianapolis St. Paul Indianapolia Grand Rapide Milwaukee Mrandi Rapida Meutame Detroit Terre Haute Acs Rata National League Washington St. Louia New York New York If Lomavile Boston Cleveland Brooklyn Strocktond Crocumati Philadelphia Chicago Western Association Rockford Horkford St. Joseph

Li Hung Chang Named Imperial Chancellor

Swancuat August 0. Li Hung Chang appointed imperial chancellor by imperial decree in place of rice roy of Chi Li province, the office he formerly held. Dundee mill strike grows as four thousand more laborers join. About 30,000 people now idle across the area.

Swancuat Li Hung Chang Rice Roy Chi Li Dundee Mill Workers

Last Suitor Ends with Marital Confusion

Belinda Warren, a 45 year old spinster, pursues Sir Daniel Warrington who loves her but also adores another. A mistaken letter framed as a marriage proposal circulates, prompting Blanche and Belinda to scramble over an engagement while two young men contend for affection. The comic muddle escalates as plans for Cannes and Nice unfold.

Belinda Warren Ufe Daniel Warrington Bir Drue Laniu Blinche Warren Cannes Gelinda Cannel Blanche Belinda Nice Miss B. Warren Delinda Hianobe Warmiegicn Une Fiat Warren Bia Phere Ee Euibarmass Daniel Warringioa

Romance Quote Highlights Lasting Delusion and Regret

A newspaper snippet quotes Kondun Bews reflecting on a romance described as the one true love of a life. She downplays a supposed error as a stupid mistake, claiming the pleasure came while the illusion lasted.

Grover A Third Term Urged By Democratic Circle

A report from August 80 suggests a concerted effort by national Democrats to reelect President Cleveland for a third term. A high-ranking administration ally indicated solid interests favoring Cleveland to calm free silver sentiment. The piece urges preparations for a Labor Day Modern Woodmen picnic at Bismarck Grove and promotes travel leaves via Union Pacific depot.

Cleveland Bern Mor Cleland United States Jand Bismarck Grove Labor Day Genta Kiin Union Pacific Depot Wesdmen

Munyon’s Dyspepsia Care Promoted by Kenton Leader

W T Loffer, a Kenton, Ohio president, testifies that Munyon’s Dyspepsia Care saved his life after severe indigestion. He details long suffering, failed treatments, and relief after the first bottle, praising Munyon’s stomach and dyspepsia cures for indigestion heart symptoms and related ailments. The ad notes 25 cent to 2?5 cent prices and offers free diagnosis from Professor Manyon at 1605 Arch Street Philadelphia.

W. T. Loffer Kent Munyon Witneu Romfort Muryon Homœopathic Home Remedy Company Philadelphia Manyon Arch Street Prefengor Manyon

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Brewer U. & Justice Col. Macfarlane Durrants Jury Secaren San Francisco Theodore Durrant Samuel F. Ditton Hobherdes Tos City GUMRY Pilgrim Missing Aurora Art Stotts City John Todd Frank Harper Ernest Denton Todd Harper Denton Choyneki-Godfrey Obuyoski- Godfrey Walcott O’brien Mr. Thompson City of Mexico J. H. Thompson First National Bank of Sedalia Republic of Mexico Bisset Berraco William Bissell United States Supreme Court Jackson Bissell Maonss City Kansas City Marty K. Brown George M. Shelley Jackson County Stone Shelley Murphy Govan C. T Edith Renberger Kaw Reservation Cristo Iowa W. T. Stewart Lyons Colorado Central City TOG Hassinan Edward T. Tibe Farm of Missouri Lacerty Wabash and Santa Fe Missouri River East Fifth Tif Lorillard’s Frasoisco Southern Pacific Swingle Browning Minum Arkens Lite Rock Ark Georgia Bryant Saline County Beaux France Arkannsas Arkanses Ireland John W. Walker Thomas Waller Thomas Murray Charles R. Berens Edward J. Youdale Dennis E. Buckley Joseph Guider Spofford Librarian of Congress Treasury Department Department Grover JW. Priutirs Eighth Ave Obioan Bette
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