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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1895

Page

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Consider the Santa Fe tax charges in journal claims

The state railroad assessors held a special session over the Santa Fe tax figures cited in the Journal. They said no official record was kept and emphasized the assessment was already made and taxes collected. They blamed errors on clerks and Carteredge, but offered no plan to rectify, leaving the matter to successors.

State Board of Railroad Assessors Jenna Santa Fe Agd Equida Cartledge Republicana State Board of Assessors

Austria Says U S Sugar Tariff Won't Trigger Retaliation

In an interview US Consul Max Judd says Austria will protest the sugar schedule but cannot retaliate. He notes Austria exports to the US total 8.4 million dollars yearly, mostly sugar, while US exports to Austria are 501 thousand, making Austrian retaliation impractical. Also mentions H Parker dies in Denver at 72, and Kansas City plans to reopen the grain exchange to capture the upcoming crop season.

Austria Nolin Virsna United States Max Judd Washington Baron von Hungelmuller de Henegervar Judd Kansas City

List of the 1895 Kansas Legislature Members Senate and House

The 1895 Kansas Legislature roster lists all Senate and House members with district numbers, member names, party, post office, and counties. The document shows numerous districts, names such as Edward Taylor and J. W. Parker among senators and a long line of representatives from Atchison to Woodson, with many counties including Leavenworth, Marshall, and Kansas City referenced.

House Senate House of Representatives Kety See Prat Jot Edward Taylor P Reardsyilie Lawrence J. W. Parker Pia Johan A Dn Mos Cony Anderson Sean Mourhuis OL M. Real Cratfort Rae M.A Es Colinvin Chere Po Parone Labette Murtzuuni Inc K. Climute Ney Peewee O Sihy dL P. Rabbits Hey Fenton Hey Fenton, Pottawatowd James Shearer, ¥., Peankfort, Marshall. 2. Win Iiwers Washmrton Wastington Chaise le Dames Binritor Lyon Dorade Butler Loverdale Chautan Jason Mauch Feik Opal Anson Cauke Belult W. B. Heim Donne Ariestron Mouie Sadie Monies Lodge Barber Milton Brown Garin Pinney Witloukson Cakles Losgan Gev. E. Smith Dermubtows Janos A. Campbell Stveran Dole Riaton Atchison Leavenworth Kansas City Kos Weandon Wealth Cobbisum Kax Wyunhille A Maines Edwardsvivie Wyan

Speakership race narrows as Lobdell leads ballot

InTopeka the caucus fight to elect the house speaker narrows to Lobdell leading with 57 votes, Cubbison 22, Sutton 3. Western and eastern blocs shift as judges and lawmakers weigh allegiances, with Cubbison a leading candidate if Sutton’s votes transfer.

Foster's Mission Explained as Private Legal Adviser Role

Foster, former secretary of state, stated in Washington that his presence in Vaxcoures is solely as a private counsel and adviser. He clarified he would not attend sittings of the se commissions and his appointment is not connected to the US government. The report notes New York bank statements and a Topeka scarlet fever death of Ada Jones, six, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W H Jones, buried today.

China Vaxcoures D. C Foster United States India Japan Associated Press Ada W. H. Jones Topeka

Phillips Offers 250000 To Fund Labor Commission Bill

Representative Phillips of Pennsylvania, one of Congress’s wealthiest members, proposes paying a quarter of a million dollars to cover expenses if Congress approves his bill creating a labor commission. A special committee led by Representative Erdman will study the measure. The plan envisions a commission of experts to evaluate reform ideas and recommend feasible legislation.

Philips Congress Wasarxetox Phillips Pennsylvania Labour Commission McGann Labor Committee Erdman Me. Phillips

Robbers Take Safe From Express Car Near Des Moines

On January 5 a northbound Chicago Rock Island & Pacific train stopped at Coon Valley mines six miles south of Des Moines. Robbers entered the messenger’s car as he stood outside and carried away a heavy steel safe containing 216 dollars and a valuable package. About half an hour later the safe was located unopened a short distance away, the criminals frightened and abandoning the loot.

Ong Aboutton Tt Des Mores Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Coon Valley Mines Frank Tarrode

Evans to Withdraw Dispensary Constables in South Carolina

Governor Evans announced plans to withdraw the dispensary constables from towns. He said municipalities would handle blind tiger enforcement and that metropolitan police would intervene if towns fail to act. He urged towns to pass ordinances within 30 days and reduce the force from eighty to about thirty five.

Metropolitan Polices

Water company stock sale lawsuit settles damages

Judge Johnson decides in Mulvane vs Tullock for damages amounting to under 5 000 after prior bond and injunction actions connected to Topeka Water Supply stock. The suit followed transfer battles with Wesco Hansen and Coffin Staunton, seeking 75 000. Attorney fee claim of 20 000 was rejected.

Johnson Jon Mulvane A.J. Tullock Leavenworth Mulvane Topeka Comny PeWhen Coffin & Staunton New York Wesco & Hansen Boston United States Wescout & Hansen A. J. Tullock W. M. D. Lee Leaven- Worth Caldwell A J. Tullock

Colder and fair, Jennings predicts tomorrow’s weather

Mr. Jennings, who has only missed twice this week, forecasts colder and fair conditions for tomorrow. The west shows a falling barometer, lowest in western South Dakota, while temperatures rise across Montana to Arkansas. Snow falls today in eastern Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, and Montana, with fair skies in Wyoming, Colorado, and Texas. In Topeka this morning, 32 degrees above zero, rising to 57 later.

Jennings South Dakota Montana Arkansas Colorado Kansas Missouri Minnesota Wyoming Texas Topeka

State Poultry Meeting Opens at 424 Kansas Avenue

The State Poultry Association will convene Monday at 424 Kansas Avenue for its sixth annual exhibition. The event runs through the 12th with 14 special premiums and lectures on Poultry topics each evening by prominent fanciers. Officers include M. L Wortman of Winfield as president, D. A. Wise of Topeka as secretary, and T. H. Lescher of Topeka as treasurer.

Kansas Avenue Kansas State Poultry Association M. L Wortman Winfield D. A. Wise Topeka T. H. Lescher New Armory Viewor Cole Lee Babcock John McBride

Praise and critique in the House over currency bill actions

The House records a morning of amendments to aid Zimei Elliott of Kansas and to cover Colonel William Fitch's funeral expenses. Democrats argue over Carlisle and a gold policy, with Mr Bland pressed on past loyalties as party unity and campaign outcomes are debated amid concerns of platform fidelity.

Wasarsotos Zimei Elliott Kansas William T. Fitch Boamer Carlisle Bland Dem. Mo Bostner Cleveland

Democratic House Currency Caucus Expected Monday

Washington January 5 There is little opposition to the Democratic house caucus on the currency question for Monday's meeting. Southern members may refuse to attend or be bound by its action. Holmen says attendance will be general though some disagree with the caucus majority. Springer reports no opposition and says the caucus is for conference and advice, not binding votes. Blind says he did not sign the request but would not attend, affirming caucus helps unity but does not force action.

Bland Washington Holmen Springer The Currency Committee Blind

Vinewood Park Company Wins Judgment Over Ament

A Shawnee county circuit court judgment for Vinewood Park Land and Improvement Co against C W Ament for 17028 arising from an earlier suit over stock return and injunctive relief. Ament sought dismissal. court adjourned sine die with fifty cases on the docket for the next term beginning Monday.

Vinewood Park Company C. W. Ament Shawnee County Vinewood Park Land and Improvement Company Mr. Ament Vinewood Park Land and Improvement Co Ament Jobeson

Prosecution of Chief Lindsey and Gish Continued

The quo warranto case to remove Chief Lindsey and PN Gish from the police force is continued after the key witness John McWilliams is away. The Bijou Opera House opens Monday night January 7 with The Cashier, a four act comedy, 25 and 50 cent admissions. reserved seating on sale at the box office 1 PM to 4 PM Saturday and Monday.

Lindsey Andi N. Gish Hi GC Lindsey Gish Bijou Opera House Cashier Bijou

Liquor Charge Leads to Fine for Local Man

Harry Neiswender of Silver Lake was indicted, appeared before Judge Hazen, and received a $100 fine plus costs for selling liquor. The city post office will deliver mail Sundays from 12 to 1 pm starting January 6. Prof Louis Falkenan extols De Price's Cream Baking Powder for light bread and wholesome food.

Harry Neiswender Silver Lake Hazen Deve and Costa Louis Falkenan California de Price

Leavenworth Case debate over military prison reform

Controversy in Congress pits military authorities against Leavenworth Kansas business leaders over placing the prison under justice department control. Secretary of War supports reform while local citizens and ex Senator Hubert Crozier defend the existing military prison. Kansas members pledge support. religious groups weigh in on treatment and stigma.

Burtell Quita Vasarsoros Congress Leavenworth Kans Secretary of War House Department of Justice Hubert Crozier Washington Kansas Congresa Leatenworth Whief Longenworth

Brady Tramp Arrest and Escaped City Prisoner

William Brady, known tramp in Topeka, was arrested for stealing a coat from Chicaro Clothing. He escaped city prison after a chase led by Sergeant Steele, who halted him with a threat to shoot. Brady faces larceny charges and potential burglary prosecution considered but declined.

Eseapos William Brady Topeka Chicaro Woodruff Brady Jkckson Steele North Star Second Street Steele Steele Says &O County Seveneee Heady Salford Tim

Republicans Alarmed by Disfranchisement Fear in South Carolina

In Columbia in June the Republicans express concern that the upcoming constitutional convention will restrict the elective franchise and disfranchise many voters. They urge delegates be elected on February 5 to push proactive action addressing the crisis.

South Carolina Columbia

Livestock Men Confer on European Embargo Action

Representatives of the western livestock industry met at the Chicago livestock exchange to brief the executive committee of the national body and plan possible steps on an embargo against American cattle in Europe. The session focused on western rates with no firm decision on embargo plans, attendees included delegates from South Omaha Omaha, St Louis, East St. Louis, Chicago, Kansas City, Fort Worth and St. Joseph.

Curiaco Chicago Livestock Exchange National Livestock Exchange South Omaha Bien City St Louis East St. Louis Chicago Kansas City Fort Worth St. Joe

Panic at Hagenbachs Theater as Tiger Becomes Ferocious

A panic erupted at Walnutstrapt theater on January 5 as Hagenbork’s equestrian tiger attacked a horse on stage and then bit a large dog. Attendants beat the animal until it collapsed, while the horse reared and thrashed. Spectators fled and most struggled to resume their seats after the disturbance.

Almont Walnutstrapt Theater Hagenbork Bire Audiace Mirela

Strike at Edgar Thompson Steel Works becomes practice

The strike at Edgar Thompson Steel Works in Braddock is broken with about 250 furnace men back to work and three additional furnaces in blast. Remaining strikers expected to return Monday as a meeting is set to decide their future. Republicans seek changes to governor vote method. committee to ask legislature for a rule shift following a small Democratic plurality. Mary Anderson now West thanks public for inquiries after accouchement recovery.

Thompson Steel Works Zotar Edgar Thompson Steel Works Braddock Houstead San Puascisco Jun Republican State Central Committee Badd

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