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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1895
Page
1
A wave of gratification sweeps New York as citizens celebrate the safe arrival of La Gascogne, a vessel long anticipated for its mission. The port crowds cheer and local officials express pride in this maritime milestone.
La Gascogne arrives off Fire Island after a long delay. Captain Baudelon and crew report no real danger, a piston issue caused a lengthy voyage, and New York French community celebrates with crowds, cafes, and telegrams of relief. Paris Havre and Havre also share in the joyous news.
Lincoln's birthday observed as a legal holiday in Illinois with patriotic school programs banquets and social gatherings. Offices stock exchanges and boards of trade closed in tribute. Dispatch notes Berlin reports on a railroad survey plan from German East Africa to Lake Tanganyika and Victoria Nyanza. Pall Mall Gazette editorial hints Hawaii may seek a protectorate.
The Kansas House debates finance and rates with bills on street work, banking, insurance and municipal obligations. Lambert advocates a reduction of interest from 10 to 8 percent to aid common people, drawing varied reactions from Populists and bankers, while committee reports favor new state insurance and bank commissioners and a court set on rail and city finance.
Lexpos Feb 12 the White Star steamer Majestic sails from Liverpool tomorrow carrying 1 29 000 in gold for the United States On Saturday 2 710 000 in gold will be shipped from here Hon C C Baker speaks at Unity Church Wednesday night Feb 13 Good work by Peerless
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