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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1895
Page
1
Representative Seaton proposed a plan to beat Lobdell for the Speakership. The strategy drew mixed reactions and did not achieve a sweeping show of strength, with critics calling it incomplete and uneven in its execution.
Tense lines form as anti Lobdell forces try to block the lead candidate in the Kansas speakership contest. Major Remington and allies push for their own caucus while Lindell maintains a solid second choice base. Political maneuvering involves Ady supporters, congressional votes, and fears of reapportionment as Governor Morrill weighs in.
Washington reports Representative Reed is improving from a sprained ankle suffered in an ice fall in New York on Wednesday. He remains in bed and will likely be unable to resume duties for several days as he recovers. Harrison Telephone Co. suffered outages when linemen laid a cut wire on trolley lines, burning ten to twelve phones. Repairs underway today. John Lawrence Sullivan and his talented company will appear at the Grand on January 23.
A state Populist meeting opened in Representative Hall at 10 am but devolved into a public dispute as leaders and supporters clashed with the state central committee. A secret session was planned for later, with speeches by Mrs Lense, Jo Lathrop, and others, and a postponement of actions on the auditor and railroad assessment.
Police seize Sam Mitton and his white wife on suspicion of killing Mrs Matson. The couple live on the south side of Pirteenth Street near Shupge bunge. Milton, once suspected in a prior shooting attempt, keeps many dogs and once killed a barking dog after questioning a visiting peddler.
The president today transmitted several nominations to the Senate including individuals listed with towns such as Enid Newkirk Florence Wakeeney and Wisconsin. The document mentions positions like register of the land office at Eau Claire and an appointment related to public moneys at Wakeeney with various named nominees.
Daily News from Vienna reports the Mikado seeks a European princess or American heiress as wife for Japan's Crown Prince. Cartisham ap Confer, Wasnuxerex, and Secretary Carr travel to the capital after a cabinet meeting, joining Speaker Crisp in his private office. The visit is said to outline a definite procedure on the currency bill, but no agreement to send a special message was reached.
Official reports from Wrexna dated January 4 indicate that anti toxine use in Trieste and Czernowitz districts reduced diphtheria mortality. Advisories urge administering the medicine at the earliest possible moment to maximize benefit.
Local committee led by Chairmen Fellows earns praise for its hospitality to residents and city funds. An order by Judge Caldwell grants Santa Fe revolvers $17 500 for right of way into a Chicago freight depot. The Dramatic Mirror laments indecent posters driving away audiences, noting vast losses in box office.
The waterworks dispute, pitting the city against the water company, faced another postponement as A L Williams raised a demurrer on sufficiency of action. Judge Slonecker allowed amendment time, with five days for the city to adjust its petition and twenty for the defense to plead to any errors, delaying trial. City officials and Washburn witnesses prepared to prove impurity and inadequate pressure. defense argued for legal maneuvering while denying causation of delay by the water company.
The case was continued for the term delaying trial until next spring. Citizens argue quick justice is blocked by court delays and legal technicalities. They condemn judges and the fee structure that favors lawyers, fueling calls for reform, especially as Topeka Water Supply struggles to enforce its city contract.
David Christie Murray extols American abundance in Boston Herald observations on American water, ice cooled foods, and hospitality. He praises oysters on half shells, fresh fruits, and pricey European imports, noting higher wine prices and California vintages misnamed abroad. He contrasts English shortage and American abundance, lamenting luxury costs and mislabeling of wines.
The Kansas City Times reflects on happiness as a choice embraced through nature's beauty. It argues cheerful living stems from recognizing sunlit days, blossoming seasons, and varied blessings, urging individuals to seek joy in God given abundance and avoid self-inflicted misery.
Governor Waite’s last message to Colorado’s legislature calls for constitutional revision, abolition of private detectives, a two hour law, and abolition of capital punishment. He proposes criminals run for state office and urges irrigation projects, land reform, and memorializing Congress on arid lands. He laments silver depreciation, defends past actions, and condemns federal overreach while pressing for gold and silver coin standards and aggressive silver advocacy. Judge D D Parry Bend dies in Kansas City at age unknown, former Warren county Illinois legislator and Kansas figure.
A Democratic House caucus on the currency bill is planned for 4 p.m. Monday after talks between Speaker Crisp and Rep. Springer. Holman says the call will be issued soon. debate rule considerations hinge on Rep. Catching's return.
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