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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1894

Page

2

Opposition to Carlisle currency bill grows in Congress

In Washington a broad opposing bloc forms against Carlisle's currency measure as eighteen Democrats join Republicans in signaling a vote against the bill. Debates reveal fears of repeating Sherman act flaws and a push to restore gold and silver roles while resisting expansive banking privileges.

Wasmixeres Bouse Springer Jontsor Indiana Warner Democrat New York Committee On Banking and Currency Messare Rentuvler Carlisle Democratic Party Mr. Bitte Congress Democratic Cheseo Siall Gelevt Terry New Hanpsh Webster Wasunotus Dee Lilis Kentucky Repu Heas Sibley Hwackes Damescrat Bowers Brand Cockrun Untoh Hellzhoower Coffeen Demeonret Melcyria Bryas Temele Weatlock Powers W. Stone

Fragmented Roll Call on Bill Leaves Party Split

The record lists a long roll of names across parties with Democrats backing the bill and opponents divided among Democrats Republicans Populists and others. The tally shows 15 Democrats 7 Republicans 4 Populists and Newland Silver L among the opposing side.

Lican C. K. Hell Lecey Maguire Richardson Michigan Newland Silversyte Dollaver Simpson Keen Coover Texas Holman Helms Neill J. C. Bell Little Republicess Silver

New Knights of Pythias Form In Buffalo Convention

About twenty five delegates from as many lodges met at the Genesee hotel in Buffalo to found the Improved Order of Knights of Pythias. The secession followed disputes over language use after a 1889 Washington decree. Officers elected include George K. Klee of New York as Past Supreme Commander and Conrad Kramer of New York as Supreme Vice Commander.

Secedery Buffalo Borrato Knights of Pythias Genessee Hotel Order of Knights of Pythias Washington Ludges George K. Klee New York Conrad Kramer William Brathagen District of Columbia Oscar Sebloeman Michigan B. W. Kossberz Supreme Sergeact

Port Arthur Straits Into Savage War of Conquest

James Creetman reports from Port Arthur via Vancouver that four days of fighting have turned into a brutal conquest as Japan overran the city. The Japanese army crushed defenses and civilians, leaving streets filled with severely harmed corpses and a collapse of civilization in the besieged stronghold.

New York James Creetman Port Arthur Vancouver Cyrea Japan

St Louis election fraud arrests shock city plots

Reports from St Louis claim several grand jury warrants led to arrests of John Powers John Maroney and Jane Biggins wife on charges tied to corrupt practices. Sheriff-elect Troll faces perjury allegations as ten more warrants target police officers and other officials amid widespread election fraud probes.

Folten Ofcers Grand St Loum Dee John Powers John Maroney Janes Biggins Toada Troll Racd Vhey Mr. Uroll Grand Jury Police Department John Clifford William Crocin Phonas Mahan Thomas Murphy Murphy Chalisoger

Byrnes Tarnished in Lexow Testimony at Hearing

Witnesses allege Superintendent Byrnes used threats and force to extract secrets from John Marrett and demanded protection money from a colored woman linked to disorderly houses. Marrett claims Byrnes reviewed a letter, detained him, and threatened ten years’ imprisonment. Byrnes denies all wrongdoing.

Byrnes Tiyrnes Marrett Ayrnes Irs Ayrnes Gardner Stantor Lexow Jigmie Ross Wooster West Third Streets Golf Slevin Goff Captain Byrnes Bragan John Marrett Marrell

Labor turmoil as unions threaten Knights of Labor censure

John M. Philipside elected president of the American Federation of Labor sparks talk of secession by three national trades unions led by mine workers glass workers and brass workers representing about seventy five percent of the Knights of Kator membership. The mine workers plan to press secession at the Columbus Ohio convention in February amid dissension and labor unrest.

Tires Knights of Kator Parapenriaa John Mphride American Federation of Labor Samuel Gompers Knights National Organ Ration Columbus Ohio

Hawaiian consul general named in Chicago brief

Brief notices report F W Job appointed Hawaiian consul general at Chicago, a Chicago bar member and friend of Minister Thurston. Also noted is the death of Theodore Huston, US consul at Juarez, Mexico, at the Juarez consulate from consumption, formerly of Macomb Illinois, appointed by Cleveland about thirteen months ago.

F. W. Job Chicago Job Thurston Hawaii Theodore Huston United States Juarez Mexico Hustom Macomb Cleveland Edward McGlynn Syria Ohio C.J. Cook Missouri River Jefferson City Little River Arkansas Texas Newcastle Wash Oregon Improvement Company Col Creek Geraldo Saiz San Antonio Nueva Laredo

Excursion announcements for holiday travel and rail routes

The notice advertises holiday excursion rates and sale dates December 2 24 25 and January 1 with return by January 3. It lists offices in Topeka Kansas and Chicago as ticket outlets and touts a broad rail network including Chicago New York Philadelphia via St Clair Tunnel Niagara Falls and Susquehanna Valley routes. Also mentions new luggage boxes and various consumer goods from Swift Holliday and Peerless Swan Laundry with prices and sale notes.

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