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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1895

Page

2

Resignation of French President Casimir Perier Shocks Paris

Paris reports M. Casimir-Perier, president of the French republic, has resigned after a day of high political tension. Prime Minister Dupuy and cabinet members pressed to reverse the move, but Casimir-Perier remained firm. Officials announce a farewell address and prepare for a new parliamentary session to manage the transition.

Paris M. Casimir-Perier Senate MM. Guerin Justice M. Lesques M. Poincarre Seine Porter Oelock Chamber of Deputies M. Casimir Perier Lhn Dupuy Casimer-Perier Palais Bourbon Wiuper M. Cas- Viner-Perier M. Caliemet- Lavour M. Callamet-Lacour Prince of the Elysee Dupuy Bowd Callemet Lacour Casimir Parier Palace of the Elysee M. Spuller M. Gasimir Perier Spuller Hlyses Rezane Casimi-Perler Dupay Officiel M. Carnot Cression

Topeka meeting notes Kansas City colored councilman

Report of a Topeka gathering of first class city representatives mentions Hans One Kao Hansae City and other figures. It notes Smith a Kansas City lawyer and colored member serving his second term, with no candidacy for any office. The Wichita treaty discussion follows, Indian affairs committee approving Curtis report and treaty ratification.

Kao Topeka 5. & Smith Kansas City Wannington Jan House Indian Affairs Committee Curtis House

Port Arthur Massacre Report From War Correspondent Frederick Villiers

Frederick Villiers reports Port Arthur massacre details with Creelman and Cowan present. Japanese forces allegedly butcher locals, mutilate bodies, and loot stores over several days. Villiers rejects Japanese justification and notes World War I era bias, while De Guerville allegedly hides at rear and plans exposure in New York.

Port Arthur Vancouver Frederick Villiers Associated Prest Villiers Mea Yantagala London Standard Creelman New York World Cowan London Times Ovuma Vilitera Washington Lnbabhants de Guerville Herald Viiliera Peking

That Yellow Snow and Indiana's Curious Dust

Prof Brunner of Butler University analyzed snowfall samples taken Saturday morning. He reports particles range from tiny specks to 23-100 of an inch, with largest being plant material making up about a third. Smaller particles are largely mineral, and many particles include animals, indicating windblown dirt from the earth. The dust can float for two or three years before settling.

Brunner Indiana I. L Bruner Butler University Haa Uteenon

Alliance Store Closed Creditors Take Charge

Logan County Kansas January 16 Logan Exchange company a popular co operative store about ten years old closed by the sheriff at the request of one creditor liabilities about 2000 dollars authorities say the store had been operating under cooperative rules and the action brings an end to its business operations

Leooax Kas Logan Exchange Company

Arctic Voyages Lost Nansen Expedition Reported Vanished

The Pall Mall Gazette cites grave Arctic fears among British and Scandinavian explorers over the Nansen expedition. Danish society hints Fram crushed in ice as Dr Nansen and party retreat. meanwhile a separate note mentions railroad fare reclassifications and new passenger rates.

Heliet Sansen Trespos Jam Pall Mall Gazette Great Britain Scandia Hoveand Tion Karaséa Danish Geographical Society Dr. Nausea

Endless Debate Becomes Text for All Speeches in Senate

Washington Jan. 16 The senate debated tariff currency and Populist platform as income tax proposals trigger speeches. Allen defends Populists while Call and Allen prompt extended remarks. Manderson passes two resolutions seeking treasury and import details. In Washington the Indian appropriation bill session ends without progress.

Washiston Senate Hill Cockrell Call Allen Congress Millinen Hansbrough North Dakota Voorhees Dnance Committee Denver Manderson Secretary of the Treasury

Fraudulent produce scheme ends with Banks disappearance

In Sivaisa Missouri on January 16 a fraudulent eye poultry and butter commission house named J R Banks Co drew country merchants with high prices. Banks vanished Saturday leaving papers indicating prior operations in Harr Oak Kansas and New York. Suspected losses reach thousands as cash rarely returned. Miss Viola Camp sues for 2000 dollars for slander against school official J W Martin with jury awarding five hundred fifteen dollars and damages. similar action planned against John Murway.

Sivaisa J. R. Banks & Co Harr Oak Kan Kansas Produce Lcan New York Fort Sevrr Viola Camp J. W. Martin Miss Camp John Murway

Weather forecast hints at continued fair warmth ahead

Weatherman Jennings notes the present pattern should continue for a day or two. No snow on the west yesterday or today, but it is slightly colder overall. At 7 am the temperature was 12 degrees above zero in Topeka, rising to 47 this afternoon.

Jennings Topeka

Debs Case Heard In Supreme Court In Washington

In Washington the Supreme Court heard Darrow for Debs and others seek a writ of error and bail release arguing the trial law was unconstitutional. Whiney for the government. John Lengaker adjudged insane by probate court and sent to asylum, age 24, four years insanity, parents live in Martin and Dennis addition Kansas. Shue Greenspan.

Washington U. S Anseme Court Es Darrow E V. Devs Sea Others Darrow Whiney Axylem John Lengaker Martin & Dennis

Election reform sparks Missouri legislative talk

Kansas City committee of safety advocates in Jerrenson City Missouri push for reforms as the house rejects a probe into door keeper Pountain who allegedly stalls to keep his county collector post. Debate centers on public offices while General Lyon photo moves through without comment.

Kansas Caldwell Billy" Rider Missouri

Legislature Picks Speakers and Senators Across States

Brief items show John G Colquitt elected speaker in Arkansas after long balloting, Hoar reelected in Massachusetts, Horace Chilton chosen for U S Senate in Texas, Chandler nominated by New Hampshire Republicans, and various drowning, theft, and political developments across states.

Lawbreakers and Scuffles Mark Police Court Session

Thomas Russell and Charles Bes were nabbed while fleeing with a bolt of broadcloth. Hussell recovered the cloth. Bes faces trial tomorrow. John Richards, a vagrant, fined $5 with suspended sentence. Joe Riley, famed trousers thief, again in trouble for resisting arrest and awaiting new charges after a fourth arrest this month. C T Walterhouse fined $10 for drinking. Ella P Geddes sues for divorce from William Gedden, alleging intoxication and abuse since their 1800 Topeka marriage.

Thomas Russell Charles Bes Geo al Tri Shure Toler Hussell Bee John Hichards John Joe Riley C. T. Walterhouse Topeka Thiece Ella P. Geddes William Gedden Bim

Atherton Bond Exceeds Law Requirements in State Treasurer Appoint

The new state executive council approved State Treasurer Oda L. Atherton's bond totaling 1,094,500, well above the one million dollar legal minimum. Endorsers include D. Gorham and twenty-one Hutchinson county residents, with numerous prominent supporters from J. R. Burton to Lee Jones pledging amounts across the list. Atherton now holds the office.

Oda L. Atherton Atherton Biddie Papreme Court D. Gorham Russelman Husgell County Thte J. R. Burton E Hi, Brown Girard William Higgins H. E Richter M. Holman A. B. Wooiverton W. EF. Sterne E. Chenoweth Thomas T. Kelly Samuel N. Johnson J. W. Moore Geo W. Veale H.C Safford Sproat, Jr W. J Buehan Joseph AG. Lowe AL Mulvane J. W. Githers Webb McNall P. G. News J.B. Hemington Lee Jones A. Follows

Lawyers' Festival Opens In Topeka With Brewer Address

The State Bar Association in Topeka begins today with an opening session in the United States circuit court room. Tonight Justice David J. Brewer of the Supreme Court will speak on Some Thought About Kansan. Tomorrow sessions are in the Federal building with a morning and afternoon program and addresses by George R. Peck and Judge A W Benson. The event closes tomorrow night with a banquet at the Throop.

Bruty Bar Associat George R. Peck Dixlengo A. W. Benson Ottawa

Butler Named Populist Senator Nominee in N Carolina

Marion Butler was unanimously nominated by the Populist caucus to succeed Gen. Ransom as United States senator. Republicans attended as guests but not as officials. The nomination was seconded by an unanimous yell and Butler was declared the nominee without dissent. The caucus also ratified nominations of J C Britchard and Marion Butler for U S senators for North Carolina.

Marion Butler Norn North Carolin Raturen N. c Gen. Ransom United States Butler J.C. Britchard North Carolina

What Rochefort Says Election of Castutti-Perler’s Socialist Enemy

M Henri Rochefort exiled editor of Intrans eant says the resignation of the president stemmed from M Gerault-Richard the socialist’s election to the chamber after a sentence for insulting Casimir-Perier in Le Chamand Continuing. He calls the socialist victory a triumph and suggests Waldeck-Rousseau may be elected president.

Castutti-Perler Lonpos M. Henri Rochefort Radical Intransteant Chamber of Deputies M. Gerault-Richard M. Casimir-Perier le Chamand M. Rothefort Socialista M. Waldeck-Rousseau

Throop Hotel Robbery Seeks Missing Cash and Watch

Henry Dry of Fort Stott reported a robbery at the Throop hotel. He left room 11 briefly, returning to find $35 missing from his vest while a gold watch stayed behind. Hotel staff are watching for a suspect. no change reported. Tomorrow the State Bar association meets in the county courthouse district court room opposite Throop.

Henry ‘Dry Fort Stott Throop The State Bar Association County Court House

Naked Paul Jones Sets World Trip Wager Record

Paul Jones travels the world aboard Empress of Japan starting from New York with no clothes save his wage. He aims to earn $5,008 and has $4,800 already, three weeks to reach New York to claim the wager.

Butttas Vancouver BKC Japan Paul Jones New York

Railroad Bill Authorized Through Indian Territory

A bill passed authorizing the Kansas City Oklahoma and Pacific railroad to construct a line through the Indian Territory. Mr Dockery of Missouri led the chair’s approval and Mr Corkrell of Texas motioned the vote.

Wasatheron Dockery Missouri Corkrell Texas Kansas City, Oklahoma & Pacific Railroad Indian Territory

Wolcott Elected Senator by Colorado Legislature

Edward O Wolcott won the full Republican vote in the Colorado legislature joint session and was reelected United States senator by 57 to 38 over Saference and Thomas. Separate notes report car service disruptions in Brooklyn with only two lines running, Kansas City baking powder gifts to poor, and an art exhibit in Chicago. Pattison nominated for mayor by the Pennsylvania Democratic convention.

Colorado Desyen Edward O. Wolcott United States Wolcott Saference C. & Thomas A Kansas City Topeka Kanaas City Omaha Lincoln Des Moines Central Art Association Chicaego Edward Wilder

Tenancy Update Casts Shadow Over Local Street

Fragmentary note describes a tenancy change at 1616 West Street. Mentions a first class tenant, a five year term, and a possible move related to milk coins and street activity. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.

Uim West St

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