19 Dec 1894
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1894
Page
1
A heated session in the legislature erupted over President Cleveland’s anticipated visit. Merchants speak of honor while critics accuse party betrayal as deputies vote to record the protest against the president’s implication. The quarrel ends with a unanimous voice praising Cleveland’s steadiness and a ceremonial reception plan for Georgetown aboard the Wisteria.
New York December 14 Thomas Edison has asserted his opposition to a scheme by the exhibitors planned to stage a fight, claiming the plans may reproduce a prior title. The showing company insists it will continue its offer despite Edison’s objections.
A New York article discusses drunkenness as a disease needing treatment rather than crime. It notes medical views on hereditary factors, urges willpower as key, and critiques cures tied to legal enforcement and confinement. The piece also mentions Chicago University prank involvement and student initiations with green paint bibulous mischief.
In a muddled case Dr Dykes office cocruntory of the heart of bealto qu therlection involved a missing typewriter. The machine, rental by the state, was found to be in Dr Becuington’s possession but Bennington asserts no claim remains. The state continues paying five dollars monthly rent for a separate typewriter in Dr Oskas’ files.
A battered recount tells of an elderly man from Silver Lake named John Nideau who entered the jail seeking a pardon after conviction for selling whisky. He faces a three week delay as he appeals to the governor and awaits further action, with supporters filing petitions and officials noting duty.
A damaged item reports a poisoning scare linked to a red hose. Eve Dooley suffered knee injuries following exposure, with medical intervention deemed necessary. Recovery appears cautious, but the incident raises concern over contaminated equipment.
Political gossip centers on whether Snow was ever state printer and if Baker remains successor. Debate includes legal views on back pay and emoluments, with talks of removal if Snow resigned and a new appointee chosen in January. Populists discuss the St Louis conference and silver as a unifying issue, Kansas leaders wary of a silver party shift.
President Cleveland secures two deep bay Kentucky horses, solid and well matched, about fifteen and a half hands high, trained and ready for shipment tonight. The purchase follows Mr. Guest's prior sale of Private Secretary Thatber, confirming the quality of horses presented for the president.
Local clergyman reports strong revival meetings led by a Chicago evangelist. Large crowds attend daily asriver salvation messages draw many to the events, prompting ads urging church members to stay away to allow donations to be processed.
In New York on December 11 Tribune reports Whitelaw Rett’s supposed illness was false. A Tribune editorial says Reid is well, traveling in Egypt with Mr. Reid and Mr. Milla, with no news suggesting illness. Brevity notes a Nile winter cure. Also, Charles Brewell set a new mile bicycle record at 2:042-5 with a standing start. Howard Chatschak posted a 1/2 mile in 1:24.
Dec 19 Crambineto A determined effort will be made in the legislature this winter to rescue and preserve the Lincoln tomb and monument at Springfield from desecration. The brick structure veneered with granite shows extensive decay. No funds have been spent in years, and the monument is crumbling. Criticism of management grows while calls to seal and charge admission increase. The ceremony room holds the empty sarcophagus and Lincoln's body lies six feet beneath the floor. The site lacks a bronze railing, a guarding gate, and proper protection against robbers.
Topeka reports Mr Sam Gardenhire has secured a lease on an uptown New York theater and may become manager of a real New York stage next season. He traveled to New York ten days ago on other business, and friends suggest verifications of the news. Gardenhire, a district court clerk, is noted as a sharp critic and has shown ambition to control a New York theater, with potential success if true.
The coroner's jury ruled that a Goocassian brain hemorrhage caused Andy Bowen's death after the fight. Witnesses said Bowen was struck by an unpadded blow and that ring officials failed to pad the ringside to prevent such injuries. The verdict noted negligence in not having proper padding.
The senate committee on foreign relations met today and agreed to report the Japanese treaty as a farther ally. The measure will be reported to the Senate at its next executive session.
Rae Eooe Thomas sues I. W. Phwinas for divorce on cruelty grounds, married May 1525, requesting aid in name Myrtle Newport, Oakland residence. Unclear report notes a hold up claim near a barn on West Tenth street and townspeople trailing toward Tyler street. Old Abe camp Lone of Veterans elected officers for the coming year at Lin calf Post ball. Officers include Captain L WN. Retkeops first lieutenant A ’kerson second Neuteount W. KE. Ward, camp council HJ. Washturn, Dobson, S. N Foote. Ward serving as afternsta at 0. E Hungate. Installation planned with Lancola post on January 8.
In Wastnasos on December 19 the House went executive. Rep Johnson opposes the Carlisle currency reform, arguing against urgent experimental legislation and praising the wartime greenback system. Senate moves to investigate Alabama politics and the Senate restaurant, with resolutions for inquiry and a five-senator committee to probe political affairs.
Knoxville reports Edward Duncan a representative-elect from Washington county left his John son county home Friday to walk to Nashville arriving last night. He traveled twenty five miles yesterday from Newmarket marking railroad mile posts. Duncan began the journey with the aim to prove his pledge by walking and canvassing counties on foot. A Single Tax Banquet Held in Wasursetax California Congressman J G McGuire honored for reelection with speakers Tom Johnson Warner and Marion Cannon at the National hotel.
In Pirrsneag the chance of a miners strike grows as operators cut mining prices from sixty nine to fifty five cents per ton. Coal supply is tight after months of resumed industry, with 15 million bushels shipped by river and rail energy diverted to Lake Erie regions, threatening factory output and farm interests. The Massillon Arbitration Committee released its decision favoring operators, with key figures Patterson and Kerroist cited, while Patterson refused to sign. about 3,000 miners had been on strike earlier, then returned to work following arbitration.
Holmes era financier Kelly, born in Trellick Ireland, aged 87, died December 14. He started as a clerk in Donnelly Browne store, later co founded Donahue Kelly & Ralston. He moved to New York during the war and faced losses in southern loans. estimated worth range 12 to 15 million dollars.
Hastoe J Beadle longtime publisher of Beadle’s Pocket Beadle and other works died yesterday at his country home in Cooperstown aged 74. He retired from business in 1880s and was a Republican nominee for Congress in the Otsego district in 1800.
Topeka entrepreneur I M Crawford, owner of Crayout circuit, signed a contract to construct a four story, fireproof opera house by August 15. The site at Farnum Street, Cisater and Fifteenth streets is not yet selected, but the project guarantees another large venue for opera.
Secretary Hortort forwarded to the senate a voluminous correspondence between the navy department and Admiral Walker, outlining the mission to Newull lant uniwer. The records are extensive, with many pages and chapters offering significant detail.
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