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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1895
Page
2
In Jevrensesvilre Indiana on July 2, Mrs. Bennett and her two children, Homer six and Lotta twelve, were found dead after she poisoned them and then herself. A note dated Friday 1st directed notifying her sister Mrs. Gana and the coroner.
Three children of the Tesch family died from rat poison placed in flour near Stillwater Oklahoma. The surviving relatives fear further deaths as another child remains in danger. Also reported in Missouri a girl was assaulted by a tramp near St Joseph plus a mistaken shooting of a Black man during the pursuit. Additionally a federal case notes Homer Reed accused of robbing the Craig Missouri post office in March 1914 after a chase from Fort Apache Arizona.
July 2 at Cureaco Judge Payne denied Breckenridge petition to store bicycles in the Fort Dearborn building. He ruled bicycles are mere vehicles and out of place inside a business block, comparing them to a horse and buggy. Breckenridge, an attorney, had sought basement storage during office hours but was refused and took the matter to court.
Secretary Herbert plans bids for six new gunboats authorized by the latest naval appropriation. Two styles will be built: single screw and twin screw. Two of one kind and four of the other will be contracted. The final pattern will be chosen after bids to pick the cheapest. If cost differs little, four twin screw boats may be built.
July 2 reports show Mayor Adolph Sutro appointing a board of election commissioners in San Francisco. He justified selecting Wellin over James D. Phelan, citing the desire for worker representation despite Phelan's wealth. An unrelated county note mentions July 6 Silver question remarks in Howard County.
In Oxmanoma City Oklahoma on July 2 a pursuing posse reports the trail of Bob Christian found on the North Canadian river bank four miles east. He may have drowned due to river conditions and blood loss while Bill Christian remains at large. Prisoners had obtained weapons from outside confederates hidden in the jail corridor.
In Tonosto Ontario on July 2 a triangular match race drew about five thousand spectators on the Toronto Ferry company's new board track. John S Johnson beat Walter Sanger by six inches with Harry Tyler close behind. The purse was 1500 dollars, best two of three heats, and the final mile time 1 59 set a new fast pace. Governor McKinley and wife of Ohio visited Freeport to meet locals and attend a reception at the Freeport club house before heading to Chicago for the Fourth.
Ex Governor Francis of Missouri and President Ball of the St Louis Cotton Exchange back a new cotton compress scheme. Capitalists from St Louis and New York join, describing a major belt wide system with a $1.5 million Waco unit and a $1 million plus other capitalization. A separate note mentions Royal baking powder’s purity and leavening power as a contrast to dissenting brands.
Soria July 2 Bulgaria asked Turkey to explain orders given to the Adrianople commander to act on his own initiative along the Bulgarian frontier. The Bulgarian government also notified the Porte that frontier security requires military measures under the circumstances. R U Cases Dismissed San Francisco July 2 cases against strikers indicted for obstructing mails and interfering with interstate commerce were dismissed on motion by U S Attorney Foote.
The Missouri river bridge between this city and Omaha, owned by the Omaha Bridge and Terminal Company, was seized by the county sheriff for 2000 dollars in taxes. The company refuses payment, arguing the tax is excessive.
The coinage executed at the several mints of the United States during June 1895 is given as follows: Gold 1,750,000 dollars, silver 440,044 dollars, minor coins 71,200 dollars. Total 2,261,244 dollars. Philadelphia 248,000 dollars in twenty pieces.
Frasrort Kentucky July 2 Governor John Young Browns communicated to press his personal card withdrawing from the contest for United States senator from Kentucky. He says his reasons are purely personal but does not state them explicitly. Domestic bereavement is the cause.
Parkville Missouri July 2 an 80 year old woman Mrs Savannah George was struck and killed by the Leavenworth plug train near her home. Authorities note warnings about walking on the track may have been relevant to the incident.
July 1 brings a ten percent wage increase for workers at the Norton Iron works nail mills in Asunano Kentucky. The move affects all eligible employees and reflects rising costs in the local iron industry.
The monthly statement shows national bank notes outstanding June 30 at 211,600,693 dollars, up 14,341,391 for the year. Circulation based on United States notes rises to 156,062,098 with a yearly gain of 5,493,514 and a monthly gain of 15,092,520. Lawful money on deposit to secure circulation totals 26,650,723, down 1,152,143 since June. Deposits secured by United States registered bonds are 207,630,000, including 10,465,500 in 4 percent bonds of 1895, with public deposits secured by 15,278,000, of which 575,000 is in the new 4 percent.
Washington July 2 The monthly debt statement reports June 30 1895 public debt at 1 096 413 120 exclusive of 579 207 863 in certificates and notes in circulation offset by equal cash in treasury Also 31 157 750 in bonds not yet delivered to London purchasers The true debt including undelivered bonds less cash equals 922 830 717 up 23 517 337 from 1894 values
Colorado Supreme Court upholds Denver city council power to levy licenses on all occasions. In 1886 the council imposed a ten dollar tax on street cars later raised to two dollars. Denver Cable Railway ref used to comply. representatives arrested and fined. tax of twenty five dollars per car. The ruling implies broad city licensing authority.
Western League results include Minneapolis 9 Minneapolis 5, Detroit 13 Grand Rapids 10, Indianapolis 1 Toledo 0. National League scores Chicago 17 St Louis 5, Philadelphia 3 Boston 3, Brooklyn 7 New York 1, Cincinnati 5 Louisville 1, Cleveland 9 Pittsburg 4, Washington 13 Baltimore 3. Dr John A Brooks resigns from Linden Street Christian church duties after failed crusade against intoxicants. Buford monument dedication held in Gerrysville Pa with civic and military attendance.
Moussheid Tréesure of Canstobarie and GA Dykeman of Catskill declare Dr King's New Discovery the finest cough remedy with proven results. They note long family use and consistent claims satisfaction. Free trial offered at J K Jones' drug store. regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
A Times-Herald symposium discusses annexation and Cuba with John Ezin of Kansas arguing against Cuba annexation citing racial and political concerns while endorsing Canadian union as mutually beneficial. Henry Wolf, bakery owner, commits suicide in Parsons due to financial troubles.
Mrs. John Hyman, under arrest for bigamy in Asaana, Ohio, is said to have had seven husbands with at least two residents of Ohio among them. News in brief items note various arrests, political shifts, and social incidents from across the United States, including a Texas child tragedy, wage and railway profit trends, and international tensions in Cuba and Europe.
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