24 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1896
Page
1
It exhorts residents to rally civic pride and work with the Commercial Club and its supporters to build Topeka’s future. The message urges every man, woman, and child to take part in city advancement.
A Kansas observer praises York Pennsylvania as a model for Topeka to follow. He argues factories, better transportation, larger banks, and richer opportunities will grow Topeka if business leaders organize as York’s success illustrates. The letter highlights York carriage works and paper firms as proof factories can boost local wealth and employment.
A witness described half stories tall machines driving ornate wallpaper production with hundreds of operatives. He noted largely Pennsylvania made rollers and New England paper guides, shipped nationwide, arguing eastern labor costs and transport create interior advantages for industry.
John K. Cowen, general counsel of Baltimore and Ohio, was elected president to succeed Charles F. Mayer. A special meeting among Baltimore and New York directors decided Cowen as a compromise candidate amid factional divisions, after opposition to assuming the role. Cowen aided by New York and Garrett interests.
In a Jan 24 statement Senator Tillman signals Democrats in South Carolina may bolt the ticket to form a new party. He notes white voters oppose the current financial system and favor silver as relief, while South Carolina leaders are wary of his senatorial restraint and hinted possible pivots amid mounting internal pressure.
A morning report from St Louis notes plans by civic leaders to build a convention hall seating over 20 000 and attach a comfortable militia armory for infantry and artillery. The armory would connect to the exposition building, funded by the business league to fit the current Exposition site.
Oklahoma marshal Patrick 4 Nagin and the Prasi im of Oklahoma contemplate an official move to select a new ency envoy. The Knights of Shad supreme officers meet to discuss a proposal to choose a place at holding the biscuisl encasy route from Minnesota to a suitable city.
El Paso program for Stuart's fifth tournament lists Feb 14 Maher vs Fitzsimmons for 10000 purse and heavyweight title, Feb 15 Bright Eyes vs Walcott for 3500 welterweight title, Feb 18 Everhard vs Leeds for 4500 lightweight title, Feb 17 Dixon vs Mareshall for 5000 featherweight crown, Feb 18 Barry vs Murphy for 2500 bantamweight title. U S Attorney General Monson advised New Mexico officials to act per their best judgment on prize fights.
Wasumoros January 24 Thousands flocked to the capitol in mud and rain as ex President Harrison appeared in the supreme court room. He took a seat before the chief justice, drawing attention amid famed onlookers while his weathered look softened and his grey hair and beard showed, observers noting his calm demeanor during the proceedings.
The weather bureau says tomorrow will be cloudy with light rain possible tonight and higher temperatures. Across lines of several rail divisions details vary from clear and cool to partly cloudy, with Colorado and southern New Mexico clear and cool while northern New Mexico remains cloudy.
In a Fort Worth decision on June 24 Herbert Gehr won 340000 in damages from Central Railroad over an employment injury. Gehr, who joined the company in 1888 after a Mexico trip, alleges a robbery led to his detention and eventual release on a Washington demand, with the defendant seeking a new trial.
Ice and snow coated pavement on Kansas Avenue leads to horses slipping and tumbling. One horse pulling Dr. E. Sheldon’s buggy fell near Seventh Street but was helped up with no damage. In most cases a broken shaft resulted from the slips.
Edward McDonald and James Dowden of the Howard burglary gang waived their preliminary hearing in Justice Ferry's court and were bound over to the district court. They remain in jail. Two more suspects were arrested in Wichita, with Captain Gardiner pursuing them. Those captured at McPherson were wanted for a separate robbery in Chanui.
Topeka gossip cites J R Burton interview as damaging and poorly timed amid factional backers and Western opposition. Col Georges W Veale decries the interview as a serious misstep, while state Senator Bill Sterne suggests it weakens Burton and helps Ingalls by shifting support westward.
The Arkansas Populists report western and southern leaders have settled on Judge Henry C. Caldwell of Little Rock as the likely presidential nominee at the St. Louis convention on July 23 1898. The party members foresee Caldwell's nomination and a growing booster movement in his favor.
In Wasursuton on Jan 24 Mr Cullom pressed a job resolution to amend the Bloomington public building act. A lively senate debate followed over eastern wins and western lack of new public buildings. Cullom claimed Bloomington as the Vice President’s home. Allen yielded and the resolution passed.
Chicago readers report a growing scandal within Col. Crofton Scam’s regiment. An autograph letter to Secretary Lamont questions discipline and grounds for dismissal. The president is reportedly aggrieved and urged retirement, but the colonel refuses to retire amid ongoing controversy.
Four Scott, June 24. The city council debated purchasing 40 000 or 85 000 worth of new U S bonds introduced by Councilman C Hatin. The motion was sent to the finance committee as most members favored the investment, hoping funds on hand at low cost will justify a favorable report.
Havana dispatch reports General Maximo Gomez, insurgent commander, is gravely ill with advanced consumption and may live only about two months. The news alarmed Gomez's followers though sources warn the accounts may exaggerate. Separate dispatch describes Spanish politics around General Campos and the queen regent's role in his recall. Also noted is Emery Hanson on trial for non support in Sanin Peshaps court.
A New Year cyclone hits East with wind rain and sleet. Telegraph links to New England down. Coastal winds reach 40 to 60 mph. Sandy Hook reports 60. Toronto cut off by sleet storm isolating city from world. In Leadville a forger uses Ed Horner to swindle merchants. a $23 check proves fake.
Col Gordon, Copeland proprietor, defends his elevator policy after Edward Stephens, a Black man refused entry, says state statute governs the case and he will seek damages if sued. Gordon claims he never discriminates, feeds guests regardless of race, and notes high water costs tied to non guests. He mocks the idea of lifting restrictions and jokes about a potential run for delegate-at-large.
A humorous account from the New York World describes Mrs. Bloobumper touring the stock exchange gallery. She questions bulls and bears and the display of goods, while learning brokers must buy seats costing up to 30000 dollars. The piece notes Arctic curios and Crosby Bros show window with Prof. Dyche lecturing and reserved seats.
Bold mutiny aboard the American vessel Maria Seunda off Andrew Island killed Captain Brown and Mate Hohlmann. Mrs Brown and their son were held as prisoners while mutineers took the bodies to sea and fled to Palau. The Spanish gunboat Vales rescued survivors and ferried murderers to trial.
Edward Tracey died suddenly about midnight from a hemorrhage in Catenapo Sixtxes Colo on January 24. He came to Colorado Springs in November 1894 for his health and was an active member of the firm Stetson Tracey Jennings and Russell of New York City. He was a close friend of President Cleveland with whom he was formerly associated in law.
The sister in law of ex President Harrison, Mrs Judge Scott, is recovering from a nervous shock after an assault by a domestic. The suspect fled and the grand jury visited the medical college as part of a related inquiry. Judge Scott faces ongoing legal action. Mackinge from Kansas City attends the trial. The Hustler offers bold steaks and roasts, and the Journal remains widely read.
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