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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1894

Page

2

National Populist Conference Adopts Informal Format

The National Conference of the People’s Party opened at the Lindé Hotel with over one hundred delegates. National Chairman Taubeneck presided as the body moved from formalities to an informal conference, debating secret sessions and procedures before electing J B Weaver as temporary secretary and outlining rules. Delegates from Alabama, California, Oregon, and other states urged adherence to the Omaha platform as they discussed reforms, labor questions, and rights while addressing Judge Woods.

Loui Peoples Party Linde Taubeneck Tandreneck Zubice Ambama Trix Craterntes Alabaima Pationsal Executive Cor Effert Connonanes J. B. Weaver Conference US Vincens Kapses Silton Park Yoxms Wabudt Sonier Uy Alstania Oilesace Admis United States Senate W. V. Allen Aas California Oregon Colorado Idaho Genertl Weaver George W. Howard Wowie Efort Breidenthal Hansas Kentucky Lowe Massachusetts New Jiampahice Bignt Minnesota South Montana Nebraska Minrua New Jersey Ohio Oklahomio Kenneyivenia South Dalgats Penne Oe Texas Virginia Wisecosim New York J. Mansing Alghbama Wivnes New Orleans Dr. Price

Overworked Fire Horse Brown Dan Faces Retirement

City horses like Brown Dan of Fire Station No 3 have served ten years drawing the ladder truck. The team bears heavy strain with frequent runs and a costly veterinary bill of 35 dollars last month. Citizens complain over Day’s treatment and Chief Wumarth plans to limit horses on the ladder track, possibly replacing with three horses to save strain and time.

Brown Dan Hoe Dag Mai Dave Tiace Goog Monuth W. Earnest Ile Wumarth

Missouri Republicans Fight for House Oficers Clash

Ex representatives J. E. Carter and Hartwood of Grundy and Atchison counties, and George Fountain of Menitess diminty seek clerk and door-keeper posts amid a Republican field. Senator Martin visited the White House with two actresses, presented to the president. Incendiaries burned Payne county records at Stillwater. Emil Lanne, Beaver County hermit, frozen to death in Bearden. Henry Hicht, in Missouri, dies from medicine overdose administered by parents. Matthew Palmer cuts his wife’s throat and dies. he also dies. Dr Otto S Briswaneser from Portland notes Price’s Baking Powder is pure cream of tartar.

Jerrensos J. E. Carter Grundy County

Broad mix of disasters and notices from 19th century wires

Briefs report a Bona yer saw mill boiler explosion killing five in Kentucky, a national park act at Shush, a stallion owned by J. J. Case dies, Peter Murdock shoots his wife then commits suicide, ship Austriana burned at Pensacola, forgeries by Wilhelm A Lippert alleged, coal production limited to 45 percent in January, Miss Hattie Clay dies in Arkansas room fire, U S district attorney to seek dismissal of many treason charges, Alabama commissions Wheeler to locate troops at Chickamauga and Chattanooga, advertisements claim Little Giant Pitt Arsen pills and Snows Pine Expectorant cure coughs and colds.

Bonayer Burren County Shush Piallss J. J. Case Phallas New Orleans Peter Murdock Pensacola Bay Wilhelm A Lippert Cape Territories Ark Thattie Clay W. White United States Cullfercia Olne Oates Alabama Washington Joseph Wheeler National Commission Chickamauga Chattanooga

Madeline Pollard Denies Rumors Of Status And Name

Miss Madeline Pollard issues a public statement denying alleged use of an assumed name and claims she is not friendless or fleeing employment. She describes her life as quiet with family, states she has no message for the world, and asserts she will defend her father’s name with faith and resolve. The item also notes a separate prize claim for Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder at the California Midwinter fair.

Madeline Pollard Washington América Maine Sunthers Fricenas Dr. Price California

Robbery at County Treasury Leaves Treasurer Injured

In Santa Rosa California a bold robbery of nearly $3,000 occurred at the county treasury vault. Treasurer Stefen was bound and struck unconscious by a tall thief in stocking feet who demanded the money. The robber fled as Mrs. Stefen arrived with the combination to unlock the vault. Officers search the county for the culprit, locals suspect insiders aware of office routines.

Bob Kerberg S Canty California Saxoa Rosa Cal Santa Rosa County Treavery Stefen Wee County Trenspree Stofen Stofen Santas Hoss

Trade slump clouds New York holiday business

The Weekly Review of Trade reports 1894 commercial failures reached 14 292 with 163 233 404 liabilities, excluding banks and transport firms, and expects about 499 more failures with 24 million in liabilities. Holiday purchases were numerous but below normal, with October-November clearances showing mixed gains and declines across cities. The report notes a 7.7 percent rise in clearing house activity versus last year, yet overall volume remained constrained.

Youk R. G Don & Cos Weekly Review of Trade

Railroad men's mishap in Nebraska private car fire

In Haskins Nebraska on December 22 the officers social car of the St Joseph and Grand Island caught fire about three miles east of Edgar. Sleeping occupants Superintendent A M Morey Division Engineer F M Howe Attorney M A Read and Judge B Cessna narrowly escaped with their lives losing watches prayer books money and most clothing.

Haskxos Neb St. Joseph & Grand Ishinii Edgar A. M. Morey F. M. Howe M. A. Read Cessna Ttis

Multi item early 1900s news roundup in Louisville and beyond

A five story Smekey Brent & Co. warehouse fire in Louisville destroys property estimated at $700,000. Delegates to the Modern Woodmen of America state encampment include Dr. J. H. Smith and others from Missouri and Kansas. The Kansas City lottery firm BE Fox & Co. retires, and Armour & Co. imposes eight hour days to cut costs. A printing industry consolidation is proposed. Florida faces a cold snap threatening orange groves. Ex lieutenant James E. Dodge reportedly drowns in Washington state. Cincinnati bakers push bread price cuts. The Exposition’s 20 hour Chicago New York run gains fame. litho cards available from CBK Wilber.

Louisyilem Smekey, Brent & Co. General Merchandise Sixth Street Mixtours Wooimen Jnvennson Cit Woodmen of America Minneapolis Larrs J. H. Smith Slater FE. A. Pigg Sullivan SB. Jefferies Canton W. HF. Clare Steelville Shurral Excelsior Springs

Santa Fe ROU Excursions and Round-Trip Fares

Advertises Santa Fe routes with round trip fares and multiple December and January travel dates 1884 1885, listing return validity through January 7 and notes city agents at Sixth and Kansas. Also includes travel snippets and light anecdotes from newspapers.

Santa FE Rover Poluta Ceuta Ecor Sixth Kansas

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