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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1895
Page
3
A chaotic dispatch reports Chinese forces retreating toward the Great Wall amid heavy snows as Japanese troops push forward at Chow Chow. It notes battles and Chinese wounded left behind, peacetime terms reportedly urged by Japan include Corea’s independence, naval port changes, and heavy indemnity.
New York June 12 The Associated Press papers of New York and Brooklyn hold a meeting to form a bureau to collect general local news for two elites. Central offices secured at Western Union building Broadway and Dey streets. A working force of local writers will distribute news to offices with direct tube and telegraph connections. The bureau, modeled on the Associated Press, will be managed by the participating newspapers and operate on a mutual basis in all respects. The service supplements regular local coverage.
In Haverhill Massachusetts a heavily armed mob of strikers roams the River street shoe district threatening nonunion men. J Henry Myers and Stafford King were attacked and wounded defending entry to their homes as police restore order. Leader Sievers is under arrest as tensions mount over mob rule.
The T J Kellam homestead at 616 Madan Street was nearly ruined by a morning fire that started at 10 o clock. The upper story burned while the lower floor largely escaped. Mrs Parker arrived to see flames and neighbors helped move furniture as firemen contended with ice on ladders and hoses. Fireman Ben Wagner fell, dislocated his shoulder, and was treated. Building was insured. Parker faced limited loss.
A district court criminal docket assigns cases for trial from January 22 to January 26. Entries include State vs Licury, State velloimesa, State v Graham, Powell, Hossfield and Trimmer, Schelver, Inlis, Coowell, Burner Toll Bourwell, Pope, and Lurson, with multiple numbered cases across the week.
In St Louis on January 12 Henry Aye and Join Kraus two non union blacksmiths working for Henry F Winter were beaten by unknown assailants who rushed into the shop and struck them with hammers and other objects. They lie in very dangerous condition and may not recover. No arrests have been made.
The Governor of the Bank of England reports that Barings fully repaid all advances and all securities are returned. Guarantors are released from further contributions and the guarantee is cancelled on application. Scott Quis Wagts It Pill Mareb comments on state board of public works and aims to finish state house estimates before a new board takes over.
Ortland plans a Texas excursion leaving Topeka via Santa Fe route with low round trip fares to Alvin Eugie Lake Matagorda and other Texas points. Stopover privileges available and agents listed. Also records that W R C were given dining rights at the state house on Inauguration day with a dinner and lunch offerings. News mentions Snow's Pine Expectorant and a prisoner discharge related to coat theft charges.
John M. Thurston, slated to succeed Charles F. Manderson as Nebraska's U.S. senator, will resign as general solicitor for the Union Pacific when his senatorial salary of $5,000 begins. His career spans Omaha law practice, city offices, and leadership roles in the Republican party.
The court martial of Captain Albert Dreyfus sits in Paris with closed sessions and a life sentence for treason after a two day trial. A letter allegedly in his handwriting, stolen from the German embassy, becomes the central evidence amid denials from Berlin. The issue inflames French German tensions as Astor features in a separate note on Pall Mall Gazette governance.
Johnstown Pennsylvania January 12 The Democrat argues that sensational reports by press agencies create fear of another 1889 flood, noting the dam remains unrepaired and advising calm. Chicago wheat prices rise with firm notes and Bradsreet forecasts. Market data follow for wheat corn oats hogs and other commodities with bid prices and receipts.
Gadsden Alabama welcomes a $600,000 Dwight Manufacturing Co cotton mill project from Chicopee Massachusetts. J Howard Nichols and H Gardner Nichols spearhead plans after months of work. Main building 130 by 500 feet three stories with basement. fireproof warehouses and large housing to follow. Annual output 10,000 bales of cotton into three yarns per pound sheeting for export to Turkey China and Africa.
The Medical Department of Kansas City offers the four story building at 3200 Southwest boulevard to Kansas State University Medical School. Dr. Simeon B Bell submits the proposal backed by local property owners to open September 1. If accepted, the near new facility with a large hall and about fifteen rooms will house the hospital and school until new university buildings are ready. Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup advertised as teething remedy priced at 25 cents a bottle.
A vintage travel and sales notice announces January 16 round trip tickets to Texas and Oklahoma at a low first class fare with return valid 20 days and stopover options. Includes ticket agent contact and depot location. Also advertises hair health products and Snow's Pine Expectorant with claims of effectiveness and local retailer location.
Mayor Strong receives an appeal from Rev. E E Gunshot pastor of a Methodist church and Christian Endeavor committeeman seeking aid for Ran som Kans people unable to raise crops for two years due to drought. They suffer from lack of food and clothing.
In the past week St Louis saw buying of over 1.5 million bushels of wheat for export. The move is linked to securing unusually low freight rates to the Atlantic seaboard, with some shipments reported as low as 15 cents, far below the usual 26 cents from St Louis. Officials anticipate possible charges against the railroads at the Central Traffic Association meeting.
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