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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1895

Page

2

Income tax debate spurs bills and amendments in Senate

Was in Washington on January 11 the income tax issue sparked discussion during action on the urgent deficiency bill. Senators Hill and Quay signaled amendments, with plans to introduce measures on the income tax and tariff elements. Cafferty began speaking on the Nicaraguan canal bill as the day closed.

Wasnivetos Senate Hill New York Quay Pennsylvania Cafferty Louisiana Coluwabia

Government Crop Report Finds Low 1894 Corn Yield Nationwide

The 1894 cereal crops, hay, potatoes, and tobacco show a nationwide drought impact with corn yield among the lowest in thirteen years. Wheat total and per acre values are given, along with revised state acreage for spring wheat and detailed figures for oats, rye, barley, buckwheat, potatoes, and tobacco including area, product, and farm value.

Wasakeroy, Jan.l Agricultural Department

Archbishop Proclaims Ban on Secret Societies in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati in January Archbishop Elder bans Catholic members from joining or associating with the Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and the Sons of Temperance. He cites reasons including alleged tolerance of Freemasonry and a clash with church teachings. The proclamation warns Catholics to obey and contrasts civil law with church doctrine.

Archbishop Elder Cincinnati Ohio Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and Sons of Tenorance Knights of Pythissa

Pennsylvania farmer kills infant then hangs self

Wesley Pauling of Lewisnone Pennsylvania invited his mother-in-law to witness a shooting match at his home. He shot his four week old child, wounded his wife, then hanged himself. Jealousy is believed to be the motive.

Pennsylvania Lewisnone Wesley Pauling New Columbia Pauling

King of Corea Killed Startling Rumor

Reports from Loxpox claim the King of Corea has been assassinated. Three oil men died near Wapakoneta when nitroglycerine exploded while thawing. Missouri Road Improvement delegates met in Jefferson City seeking new road legislation with General Bo Stone speaking. James H. Lewis of St Joseph dies at 61 from heart disease. James P. Robinson appointed as West Point cadet from Ottawa district. Phillips County Arkansas sends corn and clothing to Nebraska drought victims.

Totepo Ohio Prisser Wapakoneta Frank Logan John Pettigrew W. J. McNalley St Joseph St. Josten James H. Lewis West Point Ottawa Kan James P. Robinson Jasper Robinson Heresa Ark Phillips County Nebraska

Dawes Commission Hearing Sparks Cherokee Defense

A joint session in the Indian territory house committees heard Cherokee delegates defend treaty rights and autonomy amid Dawes commission critiques. Judge Parker urged leaving Fort Smith jurisdiction intact, arguing Indians in his court need time and should be left alone. Chief Harris and many Indians attended. more hearings likely.

Wasurxetoy Judiciary and Territory House Indian Territory Fort Smith Ark Paris Texas Duncan Dawes Commission Parker Union Fors Smith Harris

Joe Field Drops Dead in El Paso Tens of Steps

Dr Joseph Wield once cashier of Slater Missouri based Slater Citizens Stock Bank who failed recently died in El Paso Texas on January 11 from heart disease. An inquest will determine if death was natural or self inflicted. Relatives in Missouri notified body identified by papers on him.

Slater Defahet Bank En Paso Texas Joseph Wield Field Citizen's Stock Bank of el Paso Missouri

Jealousy Sparks a Kansas Murder Near Hennessey

A jealous quarrel near Hennessey Oklahoma ends with John Bruce shot dead by Frank Harold. Bruce and Miss Zora Jones the ex wife of Harold were together when Harold opened fire without a word. Harold is in custody.

Wientrs Kan John Bruce Harold Hennessey Bruce

Missouri Senate Committees Formed Under Lt Governor Mears

Missouri legislature opens with committees announced by Lt Governor Mears for the Senate and House. Key panels include Ways and Means, Appropriations, Judiciary, Railroads, Corporations, Education, and Agriculture with members named for each. Also notes adjournment actions on memorial resolutions for Senator Memoni and a capital relocation bill.

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