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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1895

Page

2

Watch Sale of Old Watches at Clearance Prices

Local ad lists various watches and parts including 4k and 10k gold hunting cases, Elgin, Waltham, Hampden, and Thomas brands. Items include full jewel settings, gold-filled bunting, silver open-face cases, and ladies watches. Prices range from $2.95 to $6.75 with shipping details and a mail-in offer via 0.0. D. to inspect and purchase through Cc. H. Morrison at 605 Kansas Ave, watch inspector for A. T. & S. 2, RR.

Uient Fall Mer Bockford Nick Albam Silvarina Iece Bieiorarese CASA Sas Essen Cc. H. Morrison Kansas Ave A. T&s

Few Were Saved A Number of Americans Are Missing

A report details Americans unaccounted for after a disaster with authorities confirming several families seek word on loved ones. Officials describe ongoing search and rescue efforts as crews comb debris and assess missing persons counts.

Elbe Disaster Survivors and Missing Passengers List

Eyewitness reports recount the Elbe disaster off the coast near Lowestoft with dozens of passengers missing or saved. Names include Frau M. C. Connors and Dr. J. C. Dettrich among the travelers, and Karl Hoffmann and Anna Hoffmann survive with distressing losses. The Crathie caused a rapid flood into the engine room, boats swamped, and rescue efforts were hampered by darkness and rough seas. The ship Lloyds lists the Elbe as a 4510 gross ton vessel built in Glasgow, with a 120 first class and 900 steerage capacity.

Jan America Frau M. C. Connors South Dakota J.C. Dettrich Fraulein Frank Jacob Prank Anton Fischer Washington J. F. Gerlicher Winona Minn Theodore Geisenheimer New York Ernest Herren Anns Hoffmann Henry Hoffman Grand Island Neb Lowestoft Karl Hofman Eugene Schiegel John Ververn Anna Boecker Pacer Karl A. Hoffman Anna Specker Southampton Atern Karl Hofmann Bremerhaven Sabin Mesls Wild Flower Neussell United States Suffolk Lloyds Company Fairfield Ship Building Company Glasgow Crathie Maas Luis Holland Collison Mags Luis Elbe Crathrie Ellie

Chance for Silver in charge of the currency bill

In St. Washington Jan 31 the administration banking bill heads to the house in amended form with a noncommittal report. Republicans won several amendments. debate planned Friday with members free to file views. Amendments alter bond tenor and note retirement rules, add tax provisions, require gold reserves, and adjust silver certificates and duties on imports. The plan enables free silver and financial-plan advocates to vote on their propositions.

Carlisle Black Cobb Cox Hall Ition Springer Sperry Warner Democrate Walker Brosius Henderson Russell Haughen United States Treasury National Banking Association Frehall Springer Will Committee On Rules Free Silver

Funding Pacific Debt Bill Prompts Lengthy Speech Time

In Washington January 31 the house began debating a measure to fund Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroad debts with 3 percent fifty year bonds. Chairman Reilly led the opening argument in support while Mr Harris of Kansas offered the sole counterpoint. New Orleans factors and merchants advocate reduced cotton acreage.

House Union Pacific Central Pacific Reilly Pacific Railroad Committee Harris Kansas New Orleans

Lyncher Identified in Barrett Scott Murder Trial

Henry Schmidt, who drove Barrett Scott the night of the attack, positively identified suspect Moses Elliott in the lynching case. Schmidt recounted being blindfolded and driven to a deserted house before Scott’s murder, and said Elliott was the driver who led him away. Elliott appeared nervous during cross examination but faced Schmidt’s accusation as other identifications remained uncertain.

Barrett Se O'Neall Neb Barrett Scott Henry Schmidt Scott Ebad Moses Elliott Elliott Schmidt Eliott

Mexico's War Cloud and Central American Unity Fears

Dispatch from Guatemala confirms talks leading to a Central American federation with Honduras Nicaragua and San Salvador offering cooperation if war with Mexico arises. Costa Rican and Guatemalan leaders back unity as troops mass on the frontier amid Diaz regime resolve.

Ciry Mexico Guatemala Arias Honduras Gomez Nicaragua Estupinan San Salvador Mexicco Central America Barrios Federation of Diaz United States of Mexico Tnaz

Briefs From Wire Survey House Vote Nicaragus Canal Opposed

Across the nation wire briefs report a house canvass showing strong opposition to the Nicaracus canal bill. Kansas City notes deaths and disbandment, with a fatal box car finding and a fire at Lathrop. Other items include a murder case in Minneapolis and a bridge bill favorably reported in St Louis.

Carrie Turner Dramatic Company Kansas City House Committee On Inter-State Commerce el Dorado Kan Thomas Hearn Lathrop Sonita Olathe Kansas St.Louis Mississippi East St Louis Senate Charles M. Hughes First National Bank Lima Ohio Nebraska Iowa Washington Chicago St. Louis Minneapolis Harry Hayward John Dunn Dayton Bethany Minnesota Senate House Joint Memorial Wisconsin Minnesota The Dakotas

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