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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1895
Page
2
A demolition drive razed fifteen houses and damaged others in a targeted area. Authorities report extensive destruction with several structures completely leveled and debris scattered across adjacent lots, prompting evacuations and securing the perimeter. Local responders assess structural risks and ongoing cleanup operations.
A pear shaped cloud and tornado hit Hartford Nebraska at 4 yesterday morning, destroying twelve to fifteen houses and barns. Dozens were injured, with several expected to die, as the storm cut a clean ninety foot wide path through the southeast, uprooting trees and damaging orchards. Local residents including J A Lawson and Mrs Lawson sustained serious injuries while others faced substantial property loss.
A rare triple funnel tornado struck near Stoltz's home in Sreda Nebraska at 2 30 PM damaging barn granary windmill and corncribs. A mule was hurled 30 rods and disemboweled while a mare was shot after severe injuries. 600 bushels grain scattered 200 chickens killed and a wagon or buggy wrecked. Stoltz family hid in cellar as house and orchard suffered near total destruction. A Denison Iowa report notes trees torn up and homes damaged with Squire Bond barn and cows killed. Mrs Rose injured and baby found unharmed.
One of the region's most terrific rain storms struck Kansas City at about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. It came from the northwest and peaked within ten minutes, with vivid lightning and heavy thunder. Torrential rain reduced visibility to under twelve feet, creating widespread alarm and rapid flooding.
The Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly began its seventeenth annual session in Ottawa Kansas with a noon arrival of President D Milner Dr J T Hurlhut and Prof OC Case. At 3 PM the opening address reviewed past work and future plans. Activities included a chorus training class at 4 and a round table at 5 led by Dr Hurbat. An 8 PM illustrated lecture by Frank G Carpenter titled A Thousand Miles Into the Heart of China followed.
Secretary of State Lessueur issues annual call on corporations for financial reports and anti trust affidavits. Recent amendments strengthen enforcement with attorney general gaining original jurisdiction. Penalties for noncompliance are severe. prompt filing after July 1 could reduce delinquencies.
Walter Lee, a Cherokee, was murdered at his home ten miles south of town while his family attended church. A white man named Rigess living on the property is suspected. officers left for capture. The motive remains unknown and authorities fear trouble arresting him.
June 18 report from Avenison Kansas states the second trial of Louis Tofte for robbing William Orr of 60 ended in a hung jury, as did the first. A third trial will be held. The clipping ends with an advertisement for Peerless Steam Laundry at 112 and 118 West Eighth.
A June report warns the United States may need to reapply the Monroe doctrine if Germany acquires an island off Venezuela for a naval base. It notes heavy German investment in a Venezuelan railroad project, guaranteed at 7 percent, shifting risk to Venezuela and potentially signaling Germany’s broader aims in the Americas. The article ties private guarantees to a German government interest and suggests US intervention could define limits on foreign territorial acquisitions in South America.
San Francisco June 18 J K Emmett the actor shot at his wife ten times while drunk injuring her flesh wound. He faced a preliminary examination for assault to murder but Mrs Emmett refused to prosecute and reconciled with him. The case was dismissed.
Jorranson City Missouri June 13 Secretary J W Zevely says only four counties have submitted resolutions demanding a state silver convention to the Democratic state central committee While many counties favor a convention they have not reported to the secretary It is hoped a majority report will trigger a call for a state convention likely in August and it is not believed the committee will ignore a majority request.
Granville Thomas and wife left here June 8 to drive to their Beaver River home fifty-five miles away and have not reached it. Friends organize a search, fearing they were struck by lightning or drowned in a sudden cloud burst along Fony creek.
Willis Anderson, buyer of the Dr. Dick property at Tenth and Quincy, planned an addition to his rural house. Fire Marshal Wilmarth ruled the site lies within the fire limits and workmen halted the frame project. Anderson will petition the council for permission to proceed.
Delegates and visitors arrive in Crevita Ohio for the Republican National League convention opening tomorrow. Senator elect Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia reportedly seeks the league presidency with the West Virginia delegation, challenging McAlpin’s camp. In New York, backers believe Evans cannot be beaten, while a quiet undercurrent favors H Clay Evans of Tennessee if friends push his candidacy.
Western League games report Minneapolis 9 Kansas City 12 Indianapolis 7 Toledo 1 Detroit and Grand Rapids unresolved Milwaukee 8 St Paul 7. National League scores Washington 7 Chicago 10 New York 7 Louisville 6 Baltimore 12 St Louis 5 Boston 9 Cleveland 7 Pittsburg 5 Philadelphia 2 Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 2. Trixie St Clair murder suicide in Sawpussy Ohio with B L Hastings 27. Hastings shoots self. in critical condition. Sheriff posse kills suspect in Fort Reno Indian attack case. fear of renewed Indian unrest.
Chief George Hale of Kansas City presides over a three day Missouri State Firemen’s Association session in St Louis with about 100 delegates present.
In Caxson Nevada on June 18 the examination of William Pickler, the man whose yard yielded the bullion stolen from the United States mint, proceeds with strong evidence suggesting guilt. A separate report from Correrville Kansas on June 15 notes the grand stand collapse during a Independence versus Coffeyville baseball game, injuring several spectators amid a packed crowd. Royal Baking Powder advertised for better, more wholesome results due to its leavening strength and purity.
News in brief reports Governor Atkinson of Georgia is seriously ill with appendicitis. Cheyennes and Arapahoes are said to be remarrying in Oklahoma per civil rites. Secretary Lamont left Washington for a northeast tour. Judge Felix P. Roche, a founder of the National Bar Association, died in New Orleans. Four tramps killed, an engineer injured in a Yemassee collision. Tennessee Coal Iron and RR Co. raises pig iron price by fifty cents. Powers grant Porte more time on Armenian questions. Cuban insurgents routed at Isabel Catolica. others surrendered at Campechula. San Vicente de Cubs burned. Pennsylvania Railroad experiments with electricity on suburbs, aiming for sixty mph. Willem Peet, law partner of ex-attorney general Bristow, died at 73 in New York. Secretary Herbert to represent Medical Inspector Erstehner, found guilty by court martial. Col. Richard Irving Dodd dies of apoplexy aged 69. Colorado Midland seen as future Rock Island part. transcontinental line sought. Wyatt Yeager appeals for peace to U S Marshal Nix of Oklahoma. He says deputies broke bread of peace.
In Santa Cruz on June 18 the Venetian Carnival opened with grand floats and gondoliers, dwarving past California’s prior festivals. A separate scene features Sunday school pupils listening as Attorney W. O. Thomas jokes about whisky and the brain, prompting a playful misrecollection about eggnog.
A Detroit Prep Press fragment tells of a hungry man who, sitting near midtown, is asked if he has hopes. He replies he plans to gamble and drink if his hopes pay off, then vanishes into the gloom as a policeman orders silence. Nearby, a boarding house scene shows a landlady offering soup while a wary guest asks what meat is today.
In a Cincinnati Tribune style vignette a soulful young man speaks of love as a joyous force and gods envious of it. A practical girl cautions that she might be a hoo doo if the feeling proves false and urges him to quit while there is time.
The ad states Royal baking powder is the only product proven free from lime by chemical analysis. It emphasizes its purity through exclusive cream of tar tar preparation and patented processes removing tartrate of lime and other impurities.
R M Easley of Chicago has traveled to New York and Boston over the last three days to promote the Horr Harvey silver debate. The contest begins July 16 in Chicago, running day by day until finished. Each side will have ten assistants. The sound money committee of New York’s chamber of commerce will send five skilled men to aid Horr, paired with five mothers chosen from the West and South.
Three companies begin mining gold on Boggy Creek and $1000 in ore top remains wasted. Crowds rush to new fields as hundreds seek fortune and new camps rise daily amid growing excitement. Anarchists May Act Kiel Panta June 18 reports say Hamburg sources warn a planned outrage during Kiel fetes. Royal baking powder claim highlights purity and leavening strength. Killed by a Postmaster San Antonio Mo June 14 postmaster S H Feal shoots neighbor J W Taylor over apple tree dispute. Huntington W Va country church festival deadly crash kills Creed Harvey. Amy Lunsford wounded. two others injured by Jack Ward and Rhoda Perdue. Santa Fe Hemissey Special Train To Ottawa G A Roday June 20 leaves Topeka 7:30 am return Ottawa 9:35 pm 108 dollars round trip. Bargains on carriages and pea juggies Brxury Lawnay 424 426 Jackson stress 82 calls Peerless.
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