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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1895
Page
2
A garbled listing describes various wrist and pocket watches including Elgin Hampden Waltham and Seth Thomas. Prices range from low to mid hundreds for open face and hunting case styles, with 14k gold filled options noted and multiple jewel counts.
A severe rail wreck at Coatsville Indiana caused multiple deaths and dozens of serious injuries when rails spread on Vandalia train No 20. John W Norton manager of the Grand Opera House St Louis died, and many others from Indianapolis Carthage Boston Vigo Terre Haute and Omaha were hurt. The private car Parlor car and ladies car left the track and caught fire before rescuers reached the scene. The cause is unknown.
Jerrenson City Missouri January 29 Both house and senate were in session yesterday afternoon. The Macon road law was laid on the table after a close vote amid confusion over its provisions. The militia bill was engrossed. Mr Sullinger of Gentry introduced a bill enabling mutual fire insurance companies in towns and cities to insure property by mutual agreement.
Daniel Hardwick shot James Ward at a residence four miles south of Mexico Missouri then killed himself. Ward died instantly and Hardwick died hours later. Last week Mrs Hardwick won a divorce on grounds of penury and brutal treatment. Hardwick, sister of the murdered man, claimed neglect by her family and James Ward caused the tragedy.
In the Debs trial yesterday the government’s first witness was Rice of the Chicago Herald. He outlined the ARU convention of last June that sparked the great strike and noted the convention proceedings were published at the time. The report ends with a reference to frost on the pumpkin and griddle cakes baked with Dr Price’s Baking Powder.
Heavy snowstorm and cold weather hit En lana Sunday night. Indian service institutes under discussion at the Indian bureau. President proposes several Senate nominations for postmasters in Missouri. Olney states army and navy officers fall under income tax. Howgate trial for forgery and embezzlement begins. Major Cole reports evangelistic meetings in Wichita uniting 15 churches and 1500 converts. A meteorite found near Sabinas Canyon with gold nugget. scientists to study. First Crostian church dedicated in Pittsburg with multilingual addresses. Berlin exposition to showcase Germany’s leading industry. Gold withdrawals Monday total 3 975 000 with reserves 51 773 173.
After the president's message the Senate approved a Stewart Nevada resolution demanding a Treasury statement on the estimated revenue deficit for 1894 through 1895 and whether the December 31 1894 cash balance suffices. A Peffer resolution on bond exchange revenues was laid over. The bankruptcy bill was displaced and the Ute bill advanced, with a 27 to 11 vote. The House debated sugar differential duties amid German trade tension, while other items include Spokane Cheyenne Boise sites funding and Kalamazoo harbor survey.
Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers travels toward the Pacific coast to poll all brotherhoods for a two thirds vote on ordering a general strike. Sessions at West Oakland headquarters with Southern Pacific officials yield executive talks and secrecy. Delegations visit from Arizona Oregon and Nevada as unions coordinate stance ahead of a potential action involving Eu gene Debs and the CALIRailroad dispute.
Washington January 29 The pension bureau reports arrearages exceeding 20 000 cases due to funding gaps. 262 special examiners now in the field and 63 more staffers are added from the appropriation increase of 250 000 dollars, aiming to cut back to under 10 000 cases by year end with a 325 strength if sustained.
Several newspapers comment on President Cleveland's proposal to pay national obligations in silver. The Standard lauds the message as high quality but warns against silver payments as fraudulent. The Daily News fears more bonds will be issued. The Chronicle doubts congressional support. The Times calls the document weighty and warns a March move may be too late to avert consequences.
A riot at Nostrand avenue and the Boulevard in Brooklyn seizes a mob of about 200 who attack a motorman and conductor. Police intervene with clubs and firearms as shots echo and stones fly. Michael Madrigan, 33, is seriously wounded by a bullet, hospitalized in precarious condition. The scene underscores labor and pure food debates of the era.
Reports from Cauca Bolivar Magdalena Antioquia describe a newly erupted Colombian revolt with locals seeking American protection. The U S cruiser Atlanta is in port and the New York is expected to arrive. In Washington an amendment to the pooling bill defines unreasonable rates as those beyond carrier expenses plus a reasonable profit. Also a note on Mrs Winston’s soothing syrup for teething and infant diarrhea at 26 cents a bottle.
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