17 Jan 1894
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1894
Page
1
An obituary notes the peaceful passing of T Dwicht Threher at 1 PM, with funeral planned for Saturday morning. It recalls his life, public service, and family, detailing his career, marriage, and notable roles in state and national events.
The article reports the formation of a new Loyal Americans unit led by Kansas Commander Osborn. It describes a January 22 launch in Porty-twitrears Union Kusisas and outlines aims to combat monopolies, pursue public ownership, and build a nationwide force with brigadiers in every county.
Reported plan by Claus Spreckels associates to ship refined sugar from this port around Cape Horn to New York at about twenty cents per pound. The scheme involves remailed exports, with ships adjusted to carry up to one thousand tons, and freight rates linked to global sugar prices. The proposal targets significant profits, with potential losses and political risk noted as the plan unfolds.
Ben Harrison plans a six week lecture tour for Stanford University officials. He will be hosted by Senator Staufonite and feature a private secretary, daughter, and grandchildren in residence at Dale Alize. The program includes history of the United States and a planned lecture series for the new school of the university.
A scattered report details a bow blast near Salem Ohio injuring people and damaging property, plus a failed pipe bomb strike near Pittsburgh. The item mentions an attempted train wreck in Lote Aid and a church charity event in Topeks, with various cryptic notes and dates.
A disrupted call for the Fourth district convention is issued with dates and venues noted. Chairman Troutman announces the plan while a Republican convention in Proximity is planned for March with Shawnee County delegates to gather in Emporia. Credentials rules and committee roles are described, naming officers and localities involved.
Fragmentary Congressional notes show debate on civil service reform and military staffing. Mentions committees, representatives from New York Pennsylvania and Arkansas, and discussions of regulatory power, budgets, and civil federal service oversight. The record fragment references dates and various senators and officials amid a larger legislative push.
A garbled OCR record outlines nominations and political crosschecks involving Jewish advocacy and U S policy debates. It mentions Edward the thief and a Carleton Opera. references undefined figures. and hints at a Hogmanay style public event with a maritime context.
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