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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1896

Page

2

Death of Mr Kellam After Crane Crash in Victor Color

Thomas Jameson Kellam dies at 44 from injuries suffered January 17 on the Midland Terminal railway near Victor Colorado. He rallied briefly after a delirium but died at 8:25 am. Kellam, long prominent in Topeka business and post office service, left an estate around $200,000. His death followed a rear-end collision when a switch was missed near Bull Hill. He is survived by his wife Lillian Holliday Kellam and three children Kurtz Louise and Katherine.

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Dismal Weather Prophesied Across Regions

The weather report notes persistent cloudiness and colder conditions tomorrow across the state. Eastern areas along Santa Fe lines report cloudy skies and coal to the north. Kansas sunshine lingers but dismal weather is forecast to return with scattered snow in parts. Colorado sees snow with cloudy conditions while southern New Mexico remains clear and pleasant.

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Gilsey House Fire Evacuates 226 Guests in Panic

Smoke filled hallways at the Gilsey House in New York as 226 guests awoke to an early morning fire alarm. Guests balked at elevators and stairs, some women fainted, a physician was summoned, and servants climbed down outer walls to safety. Damages estimated under $500.

Gilsey House

St Paul Steamer Recovered From Sand Bar

New York Feb 4 The steamer St Paul of the International Navigation line was pulled off a sand bar off Long Branch at 9 20 this morning. Wrecking tugs from Merritte and Coombs' Wrecking Co used kedge anchors to free the ship, and fifty minutes later the vessel moved under its own power toward Atlantic Highlands and New York.

New Yoas St. Paul International Navigation Company Long Branch Merrite & Coupmas Wreckiog Ca Atlantic Highlands New York

Handsome Advertising Promotes The American Hop Ale

The American Hop Ale company of Topeka hawks its malt tonics with attractive display advertisements. Physicians prescribe the malt tonic as nourishing for convalescents, and the paper features vivid cuts as part of the promotion.

American Hop Ale Company Topeka Kansas

Curila Proposes 2700 Payment to Special Master Overmyer

Congressman Curila today introduced a bill to pay David Overmyer 2700 dollars for services as Special Master in the Bisek Bob Indian Land cases. Overmyer ended the famed cases, his report was filed months ago and approved by Judge Foster, and a special appropriation appears necessary.

Stan Fouraal Wasurmurox Curila David Overmyer Overmyer Eis Foster

Southern United States judicial district bill proposed in Ravena

State Journal reports Representative Miller introduces a bill to create a Southern U S district court in Ravena. Judge Foster remains as judge of the southern department. Democrats plan the district to place a United States district judge, potentially appointed by Cleveland, with W C Perry managing the judge’s tip. Fort Scott supporters push the measure amid Republican opposition from Kansas delegation.

Tener Forat Journal Wasnigorox Miller United States Ravena Foster Alan Cleveland W. C Perry Fort Scott Kansas Achsac

Earthquake Shocks Felt Across Midwest Towns

Reports from Sioux City Omaha and northern Minnesota describe minor quake shocks felt this morning. Sleepers awakened as tremors moved north to south. Seventeen towns in southeastern South Dakota reported an earthquake about 6 o clock with doors and windows rattling and objects unsettled.

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Coulter Found Guilty of Murder in Second Degree

At 9:20 p m the jury returned a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree in the Coulter case. The penalty is not less than ten years in the state penitentiary. Coulter heard the verdict without moving. The jury had deliberated since 6:30 last evening.

Coulter Edcard Silston Deix Daller Larry Sheehan Cat Acqussiian Hia Ff Sheehan Dave Kepley Hazen Aurora Fifth Avenue John W. Moore

Startler on Tariff Bill Sparks Silver Controversy in Senate

The finance committee agreed to report a tariff bill with a substitute for free silver coinage, proposed by Senator Veat, after about twenty five ballots. Silver Republicans oppose the move calling it a ploy to defeat tariff legislation while discussions show party splits over the substitute and its impact on the bill.

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Wheat market drifts lower amid selling pressure and weak oats

February 4 market bulletin shows wheat opening softly with May at 6.714 and 60 3/4, corn and oats also easing, hogs and cattle mixed with receipts and slow trade noted. Milk and sheep prices steady, granary activity mixed across Chicago New York and Berlin with Armour reportedly selling wheat openly through Valentine.

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Eastern Greed and Delayed Rail Rate Probe Scene

A Kansan newspaper item attacks a Rascal figure over grain rate schemes and accuses a scoundrelly senator allied with eastern railroads of suppressing Peffer’s resolution to investigate outrages against Kansas interests. The piece frames a political scandal tied to railroad influence.

Tillman Tirade Sees Senators as Tools of Eastern Trusts

Washington dispatch reports from the State Journal Special Correspondent Wasuinaron Feb 4 describe Senator Feiler’s attempt to probe railroad grain rate conspiracies harming Kansas farmers. Senator Aldrich blocks the inquiry, delaying redress while Peffer cites western losses from fuel and freight rate hikes to Gulf ports. Senator Blackburn’s Kentucky race and irrigation notes also appear amid pension notices and market updates.

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