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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1895
Page
2
A historical brief notes that a small share of the population holds the vast majority of wealth in the United States, with estimates suggesting about 90 percent of national wealth concentrated among a limited group. The piece discusses implications for inequality and policy debates of the era.
The census reports show ownership wealth distribution across races and sexes. White proprietors own most farm and home property, with high ownership by natives and varying percentages by country of origin. Women own about a quarter of homes and over half of farm and home proprietors under 25 show ownership rising with age.
Reports from the old Stasaton reservation nine miles south say a blaze at a local crowd gathering last night killed several people. The coroner has begun a body count at the scene as a carousal event turned deadly with both white and Indian attendees said to be involved.
Arthur Patterson an 18 year old son of a respected Fort Scott family was jailed on charges of shaving forged notes to pay business men in Osage City and to the Stewart music house in Fort Scott while collecting himself. Three people suffocated in a Tenement House fire on Pitts Street in New York yesterday afternoon.
Jorrenson presided as chairman with Williams Moracy secretary and Fred Bubele sergeant at arms as the Missouri Republicans nominated BF Russell of Crawford for speaker by acclamation. Other officers and clerks were chosen, with H C Harwood and Griffa among nominees and Griffin elected on the third ballot. Democratic and Republican caucuses followed with Davidson named speaker nominee and four ballots needed for election in the Democratic group.
Boston reports widened suffering in the Cherokee Strip Oklahoma where settlements opened recently. Congregational Home Missionary Society notes clothing is scarce with zero temperatures. many lack coats wraps or shoes. Society has sent supplies and calls public help.
The treasury reports December 31 1894 public debt at 910 903 695 dollars, up 51 330 775 for December. Interest bearing debt rises to 650 158 30, with other categories totaling 1 654 375 370, offset by cash in treasury and liabilities, leaving reserves around 86 million dollars.
The December receipts total 21,466,126 with disbursements of 47,135,460, creating a monthly deficit of 25,?9,324 and a six month shortfall of 27,564,465. Customs brought in 11,303,4 for December, internal revenue 1,304,039, while six month sums show 44,614,850 from customs and 3,201,878 in excess internal revenue compared with last year’s first half.
Barret Scott is believed murdered and his body dumped in the Niobrara river near O'New., Nebo. Sheriff Hamilton and a posse tracked a wagon to near the river before losing trace. Mose Elliott is jailed as a mob participant, with further arrests rumored as investigators pursue suspects in the county.
In the U S circuit court of appeals Judges Caldwell and Thayer sustain a demurrer in George Thebes versus the Choctaw tribe for services rendered in lobbying Washington. The court holds tribes are not sovereign states but cannot be sued without federal consent, reaffirming policy to treat nations as independent communities only in suit matters. Secretary Morton and Chief Clerk MacCuaig say Nebraska distress is not famine though crop losses cause hardship. Morton opposes paternalism while aiding relief through the department.
Appraisers appointed by Probate Judge Elliott filed an inventory of Mrs A D Matson's estate. Real estate includes 320 acres in Saline County and several Shawnee Street lots. Personal property items are listed with low values, totaling near 235 dollars, while the house contents run to many clothes and furnishings.
Joe Dusty, sentenced for criminal assault, captured after escaping the county jail during a wholesale delivery. He confessed that Crowe the Burlington train robber led the plan and supplied funds. Dusty described escape and noted a heavy reward to help recapture others. A forthcoming sensational reveal of who aided the escape is anticipated.
The full bench rules oleomargarine colored to resemble butter illegal to sell whether buyers know its true nature. Decision states statute bars making or selling such product when colored to deceive. Also notes a jail escape in Olatae with suspects including Worthen, Robertson, Hanner, and Martin.
Summary of brief items: Jewett released in Michigan wreck case. Nebraska lawmakers convene committees on drought relief. Michigan GOP nominates James McMillan for U S Senate. postmasters instructed to curb overtime claims. mint reports December coinage totals by metal. Lieber tipped for Army judge advocate post. Watts painting settled for Corcoran Gallery display. Heyl dies in Chicago. Philadelphia grand jury indicts Mowbray for sedition. Moscow censors religion in officer promotions. A J Merton builds boats to river trip from San Francisco to Yuma. and a note about neck bands at a shop.
A curious late night meeting on Blackfriars Bridge yields a sensational tale. A seedy man asks a journalist to carry a planned obituary and exclusive news about a bridge suicide, offering material for The Weekly and other outlets. The reporter agrees, later learning the stranger aimed to end his life, and the事件 unfolds into a cautionary tale of ambition, risk, and the heavy costs of news.
A New England minister’s wife recounts four dreams beginning with a reflection in a mirror showing a stranger’s face. The sequence ties to real events as a later meeting reveals the dream woman as a future rector’s wife, who later becomes mistress of the rectory after the minister’s death. The tale blends superstition with a haunting coincidence. Also notes lighter items: Winslow’s Syrup for teething, and local business notices.
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