15 Dec 1894
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1894
Page
1
Patrick McGuire, once a socialist teacher, declares a change in beliefs and disavows his previous political stance. The item notes his past role and current view shift in a brief, period-tinged news style.
At the federation of labor forenoon session the question of socialism and the economic plank triggers clashes. Delegates clash over time rules, re refer motions, and an alleged interview. critics condemn socialism while supporting independent political action as a means to protect peasants and labor.
Orr of Mrako Deputy Ignacio Bjarco introduced a bill to appropriate funds for an international exhibition to the republic. The chamber is weighing the measure and will likely report it with condition.
Buffalo, Ind, and Albany reports cite J. Alexander former U S district attorney for northern New York claiming Gen. Harrison would not accept renomination. Alexander says Harrison refused and would not let others press him. A later dispatch denies any authorized Harrison statement on renomination.
Mees 1 Price insured for 90 000 in New York Mutual Life. funeral to Topeka on Thursday. Policy of 50 000 taken out over a year ago. likely increase unlikely. United Presbyterian church ladies held a successful supper.
Report on the murder of Eugene Ware, a San Francisco drug clerk, felled by a knife as he closed his shop. Police focus on jealousy and a love interest. no valuables taken. theory centers on a woman’s possible involvement or influence in the crime.
Telegrams from Constantinople report the Turkish government has seized the bishop of Moush and Armenian church members. British, Russian, and French consuls meet with an Armenian commission, signaling a potential Anglo-Russo-Franco accord amid reports of Armenian atrocities and pressure against independent American mediation.
Lawrence Wah Now Forncal Candid atae in Kas announces that Justice Solent Whacher will seek the United States Senate seat against John Martin. Due to his health the decision was delayed, but he has given consent and plans to enter the race, with urgency from supporters.
The grand jury yesterday indicted Richard De Maddy, a 144 member of the French of Muchiermaux, known as Ghocaliers d Amour, in Lena Tapperen and Lana Tapper murders. The deaths marked a violent crime wave and linked to the same suspect as two similar killings. Morton beats Hill in Albany tally as state board declares Morton governor elect.
On December 1 Jerrensones and companions hunted when several dogs attacked Harary Chasteen and his brother. Henry dod Barpey Ulusiden released his dogs after the assault. one dog climbed a tree and the others lunged, leaving Chasteen badly injured and unable to recover as Harary was forced to kill the ferocious animals to save his brother.
Berlin dispatch reports socialist Democrat Herr Kirk retained his municipal post as a motion of gratitude was proposed by opponents. In New York Harry J Sherman, former managing editor of Tea Siftings, died at his Brooklyn home after years of illness. He helped found the Indianapolis Peak and later published Wit and Wisdom in New York. He leaves a widow, Mrs Josephine Keith, and two sons Joe Pateh and E. Batlee. The Joe Patchen era horse racing notes follow, with weather delaying the event for rain.
At Willington Dec 10 the house banking committee heard testimony on currency reform. Carlisle’s plan faced mixed views as G G Williams of Chemical National Bank and W P John of Merchants Bank of New York clashed over silver. St John’s presence drew Senator Teller, while a lone York National Bank endorsement triggered debate. Williams urged funding of legal tender notes, removal of bank note constraints, and a stronger treasury role, warning against the Halthmer plan. St John defended eastern cautiousness. his bank reported 10 million in deposits, 1.5 million in profits, and a $4,200 share price, underscoring banker confidence and stakes in the debate.
McNamara discusses a 2 0 game and mass phrases as a quirky recap. The text also lists a New York bank statement showing changes in loans deposits and reserves, with banks exceeding the 86 percent reserve rule by about 32 million dollars.
The mayor displayed a bizarre package at last night’s city council meeting, claiming the water supply contained mysterious formations. Readings from boilers and sidewalk complaints dominated the session, with several bids and street repairs approved or remitted.
Mayor Harrison announced vetoes of two council resolutions criticizing his handling of elderly engineer cases. He argued the measures were unfounded and unjust to him, and he dismissed McCabe and Engell’s discharge as improper. Councilman Fellows urged delaying action due to a full council being present. Eulinger and Griggs were absent.
New York officials report John Garvey, a tramp, convicted of unlawful entry after being found in a servant’s bedroom at Dire Wm. Astor’s Pitth Avenue mansion. Judge Firezerald sentenced him to a year in the penitentiary. prior arrest had lighter punishment. Emily Sufferin, 24, a hotel bathmaker with aristocratic ties, faced Jefferson Market Court on a $40 theft charge and was sternly warned by Judge Voorhis about future proceedings.
A Tennessee robbery tale reports two masked men stopping Smyth Taylor near Greenville on December 16 and forcing him to surrender $2,000 tied to a plantation deal. The incident, described as the boldest crime yet heard of in Tennessee, suggests the robbers observed his receipt of the funds.
On December 15 the Reichstag voted 165 to SB to adopt a committee report urging the public prosecutor not to prosecute Socialist members who refused to salute the emperor last Thursday. A separate note mentions a barn theft at Robert Mood’s West Eighth property.
French line steamer La Champaigne sails at 4 PM with the second largest Atlantic gold shipment on record. Current value in vaults totals 358600 dollars with the 1884 haul of 4700000 dollars remembered. financiers Lazard Freres, Heidalbach Ickleheimer & Co, Ladenburg Tielman & Co, Baring Mugeot & Co, and Hooker Wood & Co are listed among contributors.
In Oxulass on December 15 Lavigne the pugilist was arrested after the Bowen fight death. An affidavit for murder was filed. Lavigne admitted to bail set at 10000 with co-defendants at 5000. All participants later released on bail. Attorneys say appeal may be taken to the supreme court if a new trial is denied.
Mr Jensings of the weather service says the rain this morning was very general across Kansas Oklahoma and Northwest Texas. A steam center hovers over South Dakota and there has been snow. Temperatures fall in the northern states and rise in the territory south of the Dakota. The rally of today will move toward the Isles and cooler weather will follow tomorrow.
Paris. December 1. The funeral of the late Count Ferdinand De Lesseps who died December 8 at Lachespuye was held at noon today in the church of St. Pierre de Chaillot outside Paris. The church was crowded. The body lay under a catalfagde near the altar. The casket was surrounded by many floral offerings. After the ceremonies the remains were lowered into a prepared vault.
Local brief items report a newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs Wallace of Weet Third street and a series of court hearings, funerals, charity resignations, and community events. Notable notes include a coroner’s verdict on a shooting death, a public league meeting, and upcoming church events with new organist Mr David.
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