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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1895
Page
2
Tom Reed emerges as the front runner for the Republican presidential nomination with strong support in party circles. Analysts note Reed’s broader appeal and fundraising potential as the race gears up for the upcoming primary season.
Cindysati Ohio Jan 2 The Commercial Gazette prints two pages of preferences for the next Republican nomination from Representative Republicans across the nation. Ohio favors McKinley while Indiana Kentucky West Virginia New York show mixed signals with Paraker Elkins Gof and Reed named. Washington hints at McKinley as second choice behind Harrison.
Hawaii's Thurston asserts the government did not sell bonds to sway annexation sentiment. He explains loans are limited to postal savings, deposits, and designated public works. He notes a strong treasury, with balances between $200,000 and $400,000, and a $82,693 surplus shifted to public works and a $300,000 loan fund for specified projects.
The week before the Senate opens with renewed debate on the Hawaiian question as Republicans hope to overturn a prior verdict on the Allen resolution substitute. Senator Teller begins the discussion after Saturday’s speech, while bankers in New York discuss gold withdrawals from the subtreasury and its implications. Lord Beresford to wed the Duchess of Marlborough, Campbell wins Kansas university oratorical contest, and Chicago wheat prices fall below fifty cents.
Jan 23 reports say the Italian Mafia resumed operations in New Orleans after the Chicago tied murder of Tony Chisesi. A letter from the Mafia demanded 2000 to be left behind a tree in Doucarguillie woods with a red rag, threatening police involvement and assassination if detected. Montelone, a prominent shoe man, alerted police and sought protection. Local Italians and police fear a revived Mafia in the city.
A Washington attorney reports Mrs. Catherine Chase daughter of Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase and ex governor Sprague of Rhode Island is entirely destitute. Her home was sold last week to cover mortgage and costs though worth three or four times that. Once famed socialite, her life has dark chapters. A fund appeal to her father’s old friends is proposed to aid her remaining years. Snow falls five hours in New Lenox, Illinois, yesterday, heavy and fleeting.
Marshal Canrobert falters toward death as a U S Colombia rebellion brews. Brooklyn strike costs rise to 1 million dollars. Chicora’s dog returns, bonds ads loom, William II salutes his army on birthday. Religious congress to meet in Chicago. Memphis embezzler released. Jefferson City death in lawman’s family. Nebraska seed aid eyed. Ady Martin contest hearing sought in senate. outlaw leader Bennet arrested in Wichita. Crescent Oil Mill burns in Little Rock. M Gries dies. Union Pacific cuts 1000 jobs. Missouri Valley College receives $15000 legacy. Dolly Warner’s suicide in Rolls. Bertelis wins $5000 breach judgment. Norway Sweden minister backs arbitration. Belgian chamber chief resigns amid Catholic Socialist clash. Santa Fe warns forged passes. Hill urges harmony then denounces income tax. Governor Holcomb cites law in lieu of reward. Dusstrow jury fails to reach verdict. seven say insane.
A large Brooklyn strike scene with speech by Henry George and Congressman Jerry Simpson at the Athenaeum. crowd-packed, no violence, but strikers face hunger as nonunion replacements flood in. Debate on public ownership of railroads and utilities highlighted.
A gasoline explosion in the kitchen of the American hotel at 7 20 last evening started a blaze that wiped out the town's main business area. Two hotel workers Maggie Lyon and Mary O Malley jumped from a second story window. O Malley fatally burned, Flynn severely injured and likely dead. A strong wind aided the flames. many structures were lost.
Washington January 23 Congress members backing income tax as a revenue source express satisfaction at a strong preliminary canvass by internal revenue collectors under Secretary Carlisle. They say higher yields will boost popularity and embed the tax as government policy.
Mexico discusses Guatemala question as Diaz insists on Mexican rights. War preparations rise yet officials hint at possible diplomatic settlement. Rumors of annexation plans surface while veterans pledge loyalty and front-line mobilization grows along Pacific ports. Also reports of a fatal rail accident in Pennsylvania and economic policy talks in Washington.
United States Consul DeKay reports Berlin will host an expo next year to showcase Berlin made goods and establish the empire as the leading industrial center. Only Berlin products may be shown unless other cities or nations have Berlin agencies. A marketing note promotes Gypsy Baking Powder with a silk handkerchief gift and claims superior value. An optician ad invites readers to fit glasses at 710 Ka Ave.
An interviewer recalls conversations with Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll General Nelson Miles Rev Dr John Hall and other notables. Describes their openness caution and method with reporters highlighting honesty forthrightness and care in reporting.
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