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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1895

Page

3

Independent Coinage Debate Sparks Harney Harvey Clash

In Cercaco July 30 the final day of a silver debate featured strong exchanges between Harvey and Horr over independent remonetization of silver at 16 to 1 with gold. Harvey argued for free coinage while Horr warned of vast harms to labor, pensions, savings, and credit, citing gravity and global gold supply.

Tlorr-Harvey United States Harvey Herr Agmieat Horr Harvay Harr Narvay Bite Grr Congress Europe Gould Harver Ons Lalf Br. Herr Mr. Harvey Jesson Rothschilds

Storm winds whip lakes as Bayview man clings to boat

A sudden 40 mph windstorm on the lakes near Minocqua causes waves to wash over boats. Andrew Keen of Bayview held onto his sailboat for nearly two hours before rescue. The heavy sea raises fears of further losses among crafts on the lake.

Minwatker Wis Andrew Keen Bayview

Rain in Topeka Prompts Damp Weather Aftermath

A Topeka area rainstorm drenched yesterday with heavy showers and thunder, easing by nightfall. A new forecast calls for cooler air tonight and slight warmth by Wednesday afternoon as barometer readings shift from Montana to the Dakotas. The piece notes earlier Royal Baking Powder history and its link to modern baked goods.

Topeka Weather Bureau Jennings Noah Montana Oklahoma Utah Dakotas Minnesota Iowa Colorado Ravels Kausne Missourl

Corpses of Old Steals Unearthed by State School Fund Probe

The state school fund committee reconvened at Representative Hall to uncover bonded frauds. About thirty witnesses, including Populist ex-officials and railroad figures, testified as nearly $45,000 in worthless bonds is found and up to $20,000 more may be backed by Scott county bonds. Lawrence Kansas University bonds are not included. The panel hopes to recover purchase prices if fraud is proven. suit to collect defaulted interest has not been filed since 1572 due to fear of political retaliation.

Horr Harvey United States Great Britain France Mexico South America Europe Allver Horrawid Sliver Hervey Mr. Horr Harr Air Cleve- Inn Friends of Silver Pacific United State Philadelphia State School Fund Representative Hall Babe Waggesoer Missouri Pacific Railroad Scott County Tcuurss Kandas University Lawrence William Higgins John N. Ives Dod Missouri Pacific Minle State Board of School Fund Commissioners

Sovereign Issues Circular on Boycott of Bank Notes

Master Workman Sovereign of the Knights of Labor releases a second circular urging a boycott of national bank notes. He says bankers serve private interests, not public welfare, and cites responses from Chicago bankers. Circulars will urge laborers to refuse bank votes as Labor Day approaches September 2.

Wasumetox Workman Sovereign Knights of Labor J. J.P. Dell Union National Bank of Chicago Lyman J. G First National Bank of Chicago Sovereign

Burlington seeks right of way through Yellowstone Park

July 90. The Burlington intends to ask Congress for a railroad right of way through Yellowstone Park. The plan offers maintenance of tracks and access to entering lines for an annual rental. It is expected a bill granting this right will be among early introduced measures in the next Congress.

Burlington Oman Congress Yellowstone Park Park

Wallabee to Japan rumored Wiscon sin minister pick

Reports from Holton Wisconsin say Edward C Wall ex chairman of Wisconsin Democratic central committee will be appointed minister to Japan replacing Dun Support from Senators Vilna Mitchell and Wall’s friends noted National Meeting of Colored Men in Washington calls for Baltimore convention October 1 1895 Also stock quotes and local notices for Holton special trains and a washerwomen ad appear alongside.

Waller Wisconsin Baltimore

Crime of a Century: Play Halted by San Francisco authorities

The stage adaptation The Crime of a Century halted mid act at the Adelger theater as Sheriff Wheland and deputies arrested eleven performers and the manager for defying Judge Murphy’s order. The crowd hissed while the company spent the night in jail after a tense confrontation over the production based on Durrant murders.

Durrant San Francisco Alager Dubola Ia Coupeees Wheland Sleven

Omaha man sought in crime with young shipton girls

A warrant is out for Chea E Mayne once a wealthy Omaha real estate dealer now accused of criminal intimacy with Elsie Shipton, 14, and her sister. The girls, lured by wealth promises, were brought to Los Angeles where Mayne housed them, funded clothing, and educated them. Mayne allegedly plans to sue for divorce.

Omaha Los Angeles PLC Chea. E. Mayne Elsie Shipton Shipton Sayoe Pease San Francisco Mayne Thei

London Acted Boorishly Editorial Regret Over London Reception

The Standard editor sighs that London ignored the Geographical congress and says continental capitals would have hosted famed explorers for twenty five years. An ad section promotes Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething with a 25 cent bottle and travel fairs to Holton and Kansas City with $1.50 fares. Local stores tout watches, jewelry, curtains, and household goods, urging direct factory purchases and easy payments. Special travel leaves and drugstore ads appear with prices and routes.

London Lexpos the Standard Corporation of the City of Geographical Congress Mr. Winslow Holton Postoflice Str St E W. Hvoms East Fifth St Postoffics

Today’s Market Report from Curacao July 30

Wheat opened lower than yesterday with rising winter wheat receipts. September futures moved from 1.705 to 1.71. Corn quiet with September at 4.34 and 4.3. Data slow but prices firm. Pork 10.55, gold 400, ribs 7.44. Hogs receipts 8,000, market dull 10 cents lower. Cattle Texas steers 2.75 to 4.25. Sheep receipts 7,000, prices higher.

Associated Press State Journal Curcaco Texas Higner Kansas City Kansas Crrr Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange Wwe Pr Colorado Bulle Cales Eicheb Sathgeo Seaies Anne Market Annes

Chicago Market Notes on Wheat Corn and Provisions

Chicago market report highlights mixed wheat futures with weak outside demand, and bearish influences from crop reports. It notes thin trading, favorable corn prospects, and occasional price recoveries, with detailed cash and futures quotes for oats, pork, lard, ribs, and hogs. Local and international shipment figures from Chicago ports are included alongside New York and Paris wheat closings and upcoming crop estimates.

Chicago Europe Argentina New York Paris Calla Iowa Star and Cresent Mills Kennas St. Vincent Red River Valley

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