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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1895

Page

2

Gorman Speaks Belief the Body Will Do Its Duty

Gorman expressed confidence that the body would perform its duty, stating his belief in the system's obligation to act accordingly. He urged patience and unity as the process moves forward.

Senate tackles treasury woes with new resolutions

In Washington February 1 the Senate fast tracked three resolutions seeking full revenue and reserve details from Secretary Carlisle amid a heated party deficit debate. Senator Gorman warned of hidden treasury deficiencies and floated a potential rider to an appropriation bill. The House then spent six hours debating the Pacific railroad funding bill with split support for Powers Lockwood Boatner Snodgrass Cooper.

Senate Gorman Congress Treasury Carlisle Chandler Platt Fifty-First Congress House Wasatsetos Messrs. Powers Vermont Lockwood New York Messrs Boatner Louisiana Snodgrass Tennessee Cooper Wisconsin

Attempt to Oust Martin Sparks Senate Filibuster

The senate saw a filibuster sparked by Senator Chandler's bid to declare Senator Martin of Kansas seats vacant. He vowed to remove Martin, then Roach, to shift to a Republican majority and push a financial plan, while Democrats accuse tactics aim to delay business.

Chandler Mekes Senate Wasinoros Chandler Martin Kansas Toet Roach Wyoming Montana Washington Cha Faulkner

Courts for Territory Reported Favorably by Senate Panel

The Indian affairs committee favorably reported a substitute for Senator Morgan's Indian appropriation amendment. It creates three judicial districts in the territory northern central and southern with two judges and district officers. Northern district includes Seminole Cherokee and Quapaw lands with courts at Winita Claremore Tahlequah Muscogee and Okmulgee. Central district covers Choctaw country with courts at South McAlester Atoka Antlers and Cameron. Southern district covers Chickasaw country with courts at Ardmore Purcell Pauls Valley Ryan and Chickaskee.

Senate Wasumneros Senate Committee On Indian Affairs Morgan Thern Quapaw Agency Sami Winita Claremore Tahlequah Muscogee Okamulgee McAlester Atoka Antlers Cameron Chickasaw Court St Ardmore Purcell Paul's Valley Ryan Chickaske

Ward McAllister Dead Noted New York Society Leader Passes

Ward McAllister, famed New York society leader, died at his home at 9:30 last night. He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, and his brother the Rev Francis Marion McAllister. The piece notes the death and family presence.

New York Society New York

Various State and Local News Briefs Across the Nation

The New Hampshire senate backs annexation of Hawaii while Alabama amends bonded debt wording. In Providence robbers loot Place Peterson Co. jewelry factory, seizing about 10,000 worth of gems. Georgia sends last carload of provisions to Nebraska sufferers. Le Roy Kansas school burns for 2000 cost with 1500 insured. Rumors float about Arizona governor replacement between Zulick and Thomas Smith. Dover ballots tally to 24 for US Senate with no result yet. Raleigh ships corn donations to Wallace Nebraska. Baltimore board supports Cleveland's financial plan and urges Congress action. Ambrose Smith convicted of embezzlement in New Orleans. Senator Teller proposes new beer tax alongside old sugar duties. Mexico seeks peaceful accord with Guatemala. Canrobert funeral funded by 20,000 francs vote of confidence. North Judson freight collision kills Conductor Vincent. injuries to others. Interior secretary rejects rehearing in Oklahoma lands case. Boston chamber backs Cleveland currency message. boxing licensing confusion prompts curbs on public events. Arkansas Northwestern railway bill favorable for Indian Territory route via McDonald county toward between Chetopa and Baxter Springs.

Georgia Northen Nebraska le Roy Kan Hughes Arizona Zulick Thomas Smith Dover Delaware United States United States Senatorialight Raleigh N. C Wallace Ambrose Smith New Orleans Teller Romero Mexico Thas Guatemala French Chamber of Deputies Marshal Canrobert North Judson Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Road Outer Belt Line Vincent of Streator Secretary of the Interior Cynthia EB. Couch John M. Davis J. M. Davis West Oklahoma Hsue Jones Arkansas Northwestern Railway Company Indian Territory Southwest City McDonald County Chetopa Baxter Springs

Two-Hour Bank Safe Blowup Near Promaxix Arizona

A masked gang stopped a westbound Southern Pacific train near Wilcox at 8 25 last night and towed the express and mail cars five miles. They blew the express safe with six charges, taking $10 000 in Mexican silver plus other coin. Five bandits fled toward Mexico after scattering Mexican dollars along the Sulphur Springs valley. Grant Wheeler, Joe George, Jim Yates, Taylor, and John Woods are implicated, with a $300 reward each offered by Wells Fargo and Southern Pacific.

Promaxix Ariz Feb Southern Pacific Wilcox Grant Wheeler Arizona Southern Pacific Company Wells-Fargo Express Company Plains Mitchell Maricopa el Paso San Francisco Mexico Wells-Fargo Joe George Oklahoma Jim Yates Tayior John Woods

Hoodlum element in Honolulu cited in Hawaii revolt note

Rev Dr Hyde of Honolulu sends a letter to the American board of foreign missions describing the attempted revolution in Hawaii. He says the native pious and hoodlum factions are segregated from public affairs, with the hoodlums unwilling to work and seeking excitement.

Honolulu Boston Dr. Hyde Hawaii American Board of Foreign Missions

It Looks Like War Between Mexico and Guatemala

Datelined Mexico City Feb 1 indications point to a formal declaration of war against Guatemala. Authorities report conscription in multiple regions as tensions rise and a decisive government action nears.

Mexico Guatemala Ciry

Elbe Death Roll Reports 314 Lost In Disaster

Crowds in Gonsstorf discuss the North German Lloyd steamer Elbe tragedy as a blizzard rages. Officials publish 314 aboard the Elbe lost, with 20 known saved. Details focus on potential pilot in charge and the fate of a lifeboat thought to have escaped to sea.

Gonsstorf Eng Iand Yarmouth Wild Flower Isle of Wight Stollberg Elbe Lloyd Bremen Southampton

Criminal negligence verdict in Batts Montana case

Coroner's jury returns a verdict of criminal negligence against Kenyon Conner Commercial and Butte Hardware companies for the deaths of Fireman George Fifer and 57 others in the January 15 dynamite explosion. Named defendants include W R Kenyon M J OConnell J B Gaylord C H Palmer Alex Johnston P A Largey Henry Williams and other Butte business leaders. Grand jury likely. numerous suits planned.

Batts Mont. Burrz Mont George Fifer Fxir Kenyon Conner Commercial Company Butte Hardware Company W. R. Kenyon State Democratic Committee M. J. Oconnell Europe J.B. Gaylord Parrott Mining & Smelting Company C. H. Palmer Butte & Boston Mining Company Alex Johnston W. A. Clark Paris P. A. Largey Henry Williams Colorado Mining & Smelting Company Butte

FRIENDS OF ARMENIA FORMED IN WASHINGTON WITH NOTABLE MEMBERS

A philarmonic association has been organized in Washington with about 100 members. Among the members are Associate Justice Brewer of the United States Supreme Court the Rev Dr S M Newman pastor of the First Congregational church the Rev Dr T S Hamlin the Rev Dr I East on the Rev ST Childs A J Graham Justice Strong Dr Sheldon Jackson and General Absolom Baird.

Washington Wasametox Justice Brewer United Supreme Court S M. Newman First Congregational Church T. S. Hamlin I. Easton ST. Childs A. J. Graham Justice Strong Sheldon Jackson Absolom Baird

West Commended for Endorsed BiMetalism Stand

Denver chamber of commerce endorses Senator Veat for bimetallism in a message signed as a cross region appeal. A mass meeting is planned to oppose a $500000000 bond issue amid local political tension. Funeral for John W Norton held at Southern hotel with large attendance. A party in Greens Bay awarded land deed to Henry Raner. John J Molane, wealthy Perry resident, dies by suicide after a religious crisis. Norway ministers resign. king accepts.

Denver Chamber of Commerce Denver Feb Veat Missipi River Greens Bay Wis HA. McChesney Henry Raner Persy John J. Molane James E Molane Wisconsin Perry Land Office Norway Tasige Cunthasia Daily Stars Journal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gorman Speaks John Martin Pacific Road Funding Bil Wasuiwetox Bankin Committee Wasurarox Peffer Wasukerox Chicago Ward M'Allister Ask Monetary Commission Wasarxetox National Board of Trade Finance Committees New Hampshire Alabama Providence Peterson & Co Southern Pacific Express Coscorp Mass B Rockwood Hoar Judge Hoar Concord Samuel Sarah Neeley Hoar George F. Hoar Worcester Grant Oumra Wash John L. Wilson Wilson Ameer Calcutta Caboot Afghanistan England Yokokama Steamer Company Friends OF Armenia West John W. Norton Southern Hotel John Snyder Tenth Shawnee County Oaks Eden N. O Corner Tooth Kansas Avenue Largs Topeka Grocery Co Japan Capital Corner Tenth and Hust Sixth Street Plannels Kansas Ave North Topeka Topeka Asm Rockingham
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