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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1896
Page
2
Feared disruption to power and water supplies looming after an unspecified outage over Sunday. Authorities warned residents to conserve resources and expect possible shutoffs if the situation worsens.
Reports from Jan indicating Havana and Matanzas area under siege as Gomez’s insurgent forces push toward Pinar del Rio. Recruits enlisted, defenses reinforced, and batteries manned around Havana amid fear of water and light cutoffs. Canadian and domestic updates add political and public notices as crises unfold.
Reported cables dated December 30 claim Prominent leaders of Witlanders and others believed Dr Jameson planned an uprising in Johannesburg with his raid to provoke imperial intervention. Cabling notes Hugh Rhodes resigning Cape Colony post and Sir Hercules Robinson's stance. President Roger Kay says no orders to shoot prisoners, but panic among captures noted.
The Agricultural Department releases 1285 crop projections for corn, wheat, oats, rye, barley, buckwheat, and potatoes. It lists area planted, expected production, yield per acre, and farm price per unit for each crop across states and territories, including totals for wheat and potatoes and per acre yields.
A large audience at Central Music Hall heard practical suggestions to aid Armenians. Mayor Swift led prominent citizens on the platform. Miss Clara Barton and General Howard appeared, drawing applause. Cablegrams urging England to intervene in Turkey were read and directed for sending. In Kokomo, a madman attacked wife and child with an ax, killing Officer Sims and injuring others before being overpowered and jailed.
An ad claims Hood's Pills ease headaches heartburn and indisposition during retirement and restore brightness and energy for work. It asserts others have experienced benefits and suggests trying the remedy at a price of 25e.
The ceremony in D.C. marked the second step toward Satolli becoming cardinal with red berretta and zucchetto conferred. Notable attendees included Archbishops, bishops, diplomats, lawmakers, Vice President Stevenson, and many eminent Catholics from across the nation. The vast audience filled the church as the event highlighted American church history.
Aupaxy New Jersey January 6 an extraordinary reversal unfolds as John Mellough of Troy confesses to the murder that shadowed Bartholomew Shea. Shea’s execution was paused as Mellough’s admission spares him for a four week reprieve while Mellough faces his own nineteen year six month sentence.
The Park No 2 colliery at Trenton owned by Lentz Lilly & Co. was destroyed by fire last night after burning for about 30 minutes. The largest local colliery prior to the blaze employed around 1,900 men and boys and was valued at about 100000. News from Indiana reports ex-President Harrison may wed Mrs Mary Dimmock, with signs of a recent home improvement on 674 Northelaware Street suggesting nuptials.
The district attorney's office sent a dispatch to Chicago requesting Ochs's arrest for swindling. He planned to organize bogus Masonic lodges and funnel proceeds from the operation to cities beyond New Yon.
Vernon County mourns as Doctor A. Rookwood, a leading physician, is stricken with paralysis. His condition prompted immediate medical attention and a wave of community concern for his recovery and ongoing care.
The article recalls Newton Kansas once famed as a brutal frontier town. It details 1871 when rail expansion drew gamblers, bootleggers, and gunfights, including the big killing at Hyde Park after a disputed bond election. It notes the town’s later growth with handsome buildings and commerce.
Secretary Carlisle issues a circular inviting sealed bids for 100000000 of United States four percent bonds payable in coin in denominations of fifty dollars and multiples. Bonds dated February 1, 1894 mature in thirty years with instalment payments and gold payment requirements.
In Victon Colorado on January 6 a rescue party has worked tirelessly since the mining accident. Eighteen miners remain entombed with no signs of life and no bodies recovered as of late hour. It may be days before any bodies are reached.
A serious uprising occurred at Formosa on January 11. One hundred ten thousand rebels attacked Taipeh but were repulsed. In Caney, Minnesota, the Caney Roller Mills were burned last night, causing about $12,000 in losses with $3,000 insured.
Ex SRE Corbett remarries Jane Olive Lake Corbett, former wife of a rug manufacturer. She wed John Wry, son of a millionaire from Staten Island, tying two prominent local lineages together.
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