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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1895
Page
8
The morning temperature neared zero as a government thermometer showed record low. Western districts reported subfreezing readings with pipes freezing and plants damaged. By Sunday a thaw was forecast but the night promised continued cold with rising frost and snow before a gradual warming later in the week.
The Empire Express departed New York at 10 o'clock to attempt a world record for fastest NY to Buffalo run. Rain and wet tracks slowed progress as officials watched schedule times, with Sprackus making a mile a minute pace yet the train facing delays. The train briefly ran ahead on timing before halting for a six minute forty second stop and regaining speed toward Buffalo.
Alien resident and ex mayor of Hapane City Karsi3 City Den 2-Ed FE Aten aged 65 dies. Pioneer of Kunsan City, ten years president of the board of trade and ex-tisyor. Father Josiah A Allen prominent in Con mentinus. Hockey Jim released from city prison after five days of a fifteen day sentence for assault. He promised Captain Gardiner to leave town. Brewster & on manufacturing liabilities of 200 518 nominal 254 599 actual assets. Gas trust case continued before Judge Showalter.
The Atchison railroad joint executive reorganization committee completes a board slate naming Aldace Walker of Chicago as chairman and listing directors including Edward P. Ripley of Chicago Edward J. Berwind of New York Cyrus K. Holliday of Topeka and others from Boston New York Topeka and Bouton with Topeka figures George Haven and Thomas Osborn among the appointees.
Reports from Moereceo say insurgents surrounded Bali a fortified port on Nov 7. Ten hours of fighting ended at night, the battle resumed next morning and continued all day. By Nov 10 insurgents bombarded the town, population about 12,400, with 80 killed. Advices on Nov 11 said the city remained surrounded.
The large bell in the Church of the Assumption belfry cracked, its mournful tolling heard for miles. Once the town’s largest bell from Leavenworth cathedral, it will likely be replaced soon.
Reports from December 2 recount Col Robert Ingersoll condemning Schlatter as insane and noting a reception at a hotel before his lecture. A New York note mentions a new city building blocking a sidewalk for months. Other items cover military bicyclists, treasury cash and gold balances, gold deposits, and a history of atomic theory with references to Democritus and Newton. Also promotion for Washburns apple cider at 15 cents a gallon.
The damage suit of Colman against the Santa Fe and Detective Matthews was heard in Arkansas City district court. Culman, a Grand View hotel porter, cried out the hotel name from the depot platform drawing ire from the railroad. After being forced off and injured, Culman sued for $10,000. the court awarded him $300 and dets, with Santa Fe appealing to federal court. The article also lists railroad Trade notes, personnel moves, and local dispatches about Santa Fe and Rock Island lines across Kansas.
The United States Senate convened at noon with Vice President Stevenson presiding and a crowded gallery. Senators gathered early, amid floral tributes, and the body adjourned later after brief formalities and notices that President’s message would not be submitted today.
Chairman Manley announces a likely change in delegate selection to the Republican national convention. The plan would alter representation, giving Southern states part of their prior share. A table outlines state gains and losses under the proposed method. Senatorial Silver Conference attendance is noted as poor, with few senators participating and little chance for action. The Minghorrierns report notes a new house officer nomination without a roll call.
New Congress convened with 103 freshmen among 66 members sworn in. Republicans hold a 146 seat majority in the Fifty-fourth House, sweeping out many Democratic leaders. Party delegations by state are outlined, with Republicans gaining solid control in several states. Populists reduced from 19 to 6. District Assembly 5 K of L calls for a new international organization of the order.
County Attorney C. Miller and Winfield Freeman came from Kansas City this morning for the supreme court opening session. The court will not convene until tomorrow morning. Little Gem is mentioned with a note about smoking.
Farmers and business people sign an eighty six name petition in Atchison County asking Governor Morris and state officials to appoint an assistant attorney general to enforce the prohibition law. Petition asserts local violations are ignored by the county attorney, cites Atchison as a metropolitan police city, and notes support from Wake of the state temperance union. Bail for John Benet man set at 300 dollars as he faces new charges but will be free until January term. Smooth as silk collars advertise Peerless Steam Laundry.
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