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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1895
Page
2
Attorney General Crane holds 1891 prize fighting ban valid and operative. Dallas sheriff ordered to enforce the law, despite debates over felony versus misdemeanor wording. The opinion cites legislative intent and continued effect through revised codes.
Reports from Honolulu say United States Minister Willis presided over the July Fourth event insisting on an American theme and no Hawaiian politics. Dr Joseph Cook of Boston spoke on Hawaii's political scene, praised caste-free politics, urged participation, and faced Willis censure for criticizing the Washington administration. Cook claimed he would not be gagged.
Hackensack N J July 15 three people were killed as a fierce storm ripped through Cherry Hill leaving tangled debris along the railroad and uprooted trees. Vast ruin covered the town with homes barns and depots razed while untouched pockets showed green contrasts amid the blackened landscape.
Bran Laxe Missouri July 15 Theodore Kirkman of Kansas City died after being shot through the brain by George Maeckel during a ice company gathering. They played with a shotgun not knowing it was loaded. The incident occurred in Yates icS company area where both men worked. The article notes the tragedy amid local ice house activity and references the local scene.
About midnight at Hampton Arkansas, a mob of seventy five men forced the sheriff to surrender two arrested African American suspects. The men were taken to a nearby forest and hanged, with prior race tensions noted in the county.
Omana Nebraska July 15 Wheat harvest is in full blast and yields meet expectations averaging two thirds of a full crop. Corn is estimated at 155,000,000 bushels with excellent condition. Oats yield trails at less than two thirds of earlier estimates. In Union Nebraska July 15 the Globe woolen mill strike ends after thirteen weeks with concessions on both sides and twelve hundred workers return to work.
A jumble of early news notes reports government money blanks in use, naval assessments, a bid for talks with the Blackfoot, and U S defense plans. It notes a Chicago syndicate rumored to build 400000 bicycles, a prison sentence commuted, and several tragic deaths and crimes across Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and California.
A tornado near O'Donnellson six miles northeast caused widespread damage. A large five story house was torn apart with five people inside. a baby was dropped from the air but unharmed. A 12 year old girl was fatally injured, a servant girl and hired man severely hurt, and a farmer’s roof ripped off nearby. Grain damage reported east of town.
The Canadian steamer Mexico went ashore at Belle Isle in dense fog on July 7. Captain Daly and eight crew stayed with the wreck as the rest evacuated on the inward bound steamer Agsaye, with a cargo valued at 300000 dollars. The Elder Dempster company owned the vessel, valued at 175000 dollars, insurance covers all losses totaling about half a million.
Western League games in Terre Haute and Grand Rapids featured wins by Milwaukee and St Paul. National League outcomes included Cincinnati and St Louis victories. A brutal murder in St Louis involved Ella King, 25, stabbed and disemboweled. suspect Charles Schlich denied charges. Baltimore hosted a large United American Mechanics gathering with Baptist Union sessions starting July 15. Congressman Frederick Remann of Illinois died in Vaspar, and Mrs Cummings of Linens, Missouri, faced grand jury for insurance fraud. Also an ad notes the Smith Premier at 110 West Sixth Street Topeka.
President George J. Porter of Security Loan company No 2 has vanished to Chicago. A receiver was appointed by Judge Woods and an injunction blocks further business. Investigations by H L Gray reveal alleged misappropriation of funds. assets reported at over 63000 earlier, now largely vanished. Agents operated statewide with about 30000 in stock distributed in St Louis, Missouri and Kansas City.
Boston delegates at the Christian Endeavor convention pledged not to use street cars or conveyances on Sunday. Eminent visiting preachers filled pulpits while locals yielded, with crowds walking to nearby churches. The day featured 6:30 a.m. prayer rallies, tent and Mechanics Hall sessions, a noon rally in Faneuil Hall, and city pilgrimages.
Results reported from Loxpox July 15 show a major Unionist gain. Of 110 members elected so far 96 are Unionists, 10 Liberals, and 4 Parnellites. Harcourt’s Derby defeat shocks Liberals, signaling a huge swing and a Unionist majority well over a thousand.
In Decatur Nebraska two Omaha Indian women and a child died after consuming a home made hard cider during an Omaha dance in Yeaton's pasture. The death toll rises to seven since the celebration began. Omaha Indian George Parker died after police attempted arrest. Frank Ewing, a Winnebago officer, shot Parker as he fled. Ewing was jailed. Tensions rise among the local Indians amid the unrest.
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