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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1895

Page

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Pressmen and Typographers Reject Amalgamation Plan

The International Pressmen Union and the Typographical Union blocked a merger after opposition from the pressmen. A cooperative system was proposed allowing bookbinders and pressmen to strike with local union consent, with strike costs borne by the initiating union. Officers named include Theo F. Gullowski of St Louis and James Nelson of Brooklyn. next meeting set for Chicago.

Pressment Association Typographical Union Pimtapetrina International Pressmen A Union Sach Pressmen’s Union Brotherhood of Bookbinders Theo F. Gullowski Ss Louis Jessie Johnson Nashville J. A. Archer Minnespolia J. A. Paton Toronto James Nelson Brooklyn Chicago

McKinley Visit Follows Silver Rows at R N L Meeting

The Republican National League convention closed its third day with harmony as anti-silver leaders accepted a Dowling victory for secretary after a contentious ballot. McKinley greeted delegates at a lake excursion and a reception was held tonight.

Creretano Republican National League Wille Fouil A. K. Humphrey Ess Gav McKinley Pattog Ihs Weh Arkoners Prownls Knowlton Miss Knowlton van Buren Ave Arkansas Slo Muait Hall Geo” McAlpin McAlpin Suminacus M. J. Dowling Minnesota J. F. Byrnes Denver McAlpie P. F. Powers Michigan Power Executive Board A. L. Morrison New Mexico A. O. Humphrey Executive Committee H. R. Churchill Colorado J. F Byrnen Byrnes J. Erec Foster Republican National Committee Party General Carr Illinois Eden Republican League of the United States Republican Party United States Niys Messrs Humphrey New York Laughlin North Dakota Kelly Smnola Dowling Downey Hon A. & Humphrey Secretar Citizens of Cleveland Tracey

Emperor William lays last stone of Baltic canal

In June 21 ceremonies Emperor William I christened the Kaiser Wilhelm canal as the Baltic and North Sea canal during a grand open air event. Thousands witnessed and a black marble tablet recorded the date of the earlier cornerstone laid in 1867. The complex featured a lighthouse, stonework, and bronze reliefs of William I, Frederick II, and William II. A second item reports a boiler explosion on the US cruiser Columbia, injuring four aboard a steam launch.

William Baltic Canal Howrenxav Rurik Tuko Baltic and North Sea Canal William I Frederick William II Twilis Baltic Germany William the Great Kaiser Wilhelm Canal Foster Laanch United States Columbia Naval Hospital

Bruce Lynch In Charge New Warden Assumes Penitentiary

The new warden J Broca Lynch assumed control of the state penitentiary at moon yesterday. He installed deputy Dave Nail of Abilene and appointed Republicans to key posts including Oliver Hiatt of Leavenworth as turney previously held, Colonel A A Percell Fort Scott as storekeeper, and John Price Atchison as mate messenger. Chief Clerk Julio Schitting began assisting in task of auditing books with State Accountant Challinort.

Penitential J. Broca Lynch State Penitentiary Moon John Price Atchison Jono M. Price Lansing Leavenworth Julio Schitting Challinort

Hastings' Suit Against O'Connor At Standstill

Governor Tastings suit against Frank J. O'Connor of Johnstown faces jury selection delays as irregular juror drawing and defense objections threaten a continuance. Also notes Whist League officers elected in Mixquarit and oil price rise in Toledo with crude up two cents to 77 cents south of Lima and 79 north.

Enesssune Gov. Tastings Frank J. O'Connor Johnstown ToLtena Jana Lima

Meet on the Water Cornell Penn Columbia Crews Race Today

The Cornell Pennsylvania and Columbia eight crews prepare for an afternoon race watched by crowds aboard yachts and trains. McCullough chose the eastern course, while spectators gather along the river with officials and auxiliary vessels ready.

Povankiersie Cornell Pennsylvania Columbia McCullough Krum Three Mile Illoya Ia Gov. Morton Moon Kingston W. A. Brooks Harvard Judes Guy Richards Edwin Hitchcock University of Pennsylvania George Sergeant Timera Walter BR. Peel Frank B. Schofield George Woodrull Dodges Suish Arthur W. Putnam Marry Vancleff Thomas Herr Hudson Manhattan Gretchen Queen City Nirvana Walle Walla J.C. Harr Polica Botha Morten Hur Walla Walla

Benefit for John L Sullivan Bout With Corbett at MSG

Madison Square Garden hosts a benefit for John L Sullivan a week from tomorrow ending with a five round bout between the former champion and James J Corbett. Only one ticket sold so far bought by James Wakely who will manage the show. Also Martha Johnson seeks divorce from Whit tlesay Johnson alleging cruelty custody of Willie eight and Jesse six and alimony. South Carolina constables sentenced for seizing liquor in violation of an injunction under interstate commerce law.

New Yor Sullivan Madison Square Garden James J. Corbett Smith James Wakely Wooman Bivie Martha Johnson Whittlesay Johnson Topeka S. Carolina Cuartzston, & J Simonton

Sharpshooters Gresk Records In Wisconsin Meet

In Mirwavtsex Wisconsin on June 21 the Western Sharpahooters union contest heated up with records likely to fall by tomorrow. Adolph Stecker of San Francisco set a world mark by scoring 97 of 100 on man targets amid the event. A Kansas City return trip to Santa Fe Route is listed with a June 23 day excursion price of 1.50 dollars.

Mirwavtsex Wis Sharpahooters’ Union Adolph Stecker San Francisco Kansas City Santa Fe

Taken to the Pen Sherif Hardge Sends Ten Convictees to Lansing

Sheriff Hardge escorted ten prisoners from Topeka to Lansing to serve sentences of one to five years in the state penitentiary. Four prisoners were handcuffed, and D C Naylor Frank Snyder and Hank Gillmen accompanied him. The group included James Redford Bill Birmingham Mary Marshall Bill McKelvey John Rush Frank Miller Bob Nightingale James Berry Charles Curtis Rev Robert Graham with sentences ranging from one to five years for burglary highway robbery grand larceny cattle stealing forgery and perjury before the grand jury.

Sherif Hardge Lansing Bordge Topeka D.C. Naylor Frank Snyder Hank Gillmen Lanstog James Redford Bill Birmingham Pency Mary Marshall Bill McKelvey John Rush Frank Miller Bob Nightingale James Berry Charles Curtis Robert Graham

Bound by the Agent Judge Caldwell's Opinion

In the U S circuit court of appeals the Norwood insurance cases from Kansas are decided. The court holds that insurance agents may bind the company by waiving policy restrictions when they know the facts and circumstances of the insured's request. Norwoods sought 4000 coverage but faced a scale down to 27000 in goods. The Kansas federal court judgment for the Norwoods is sustained against appeal by the insurers Firemen's Fund and Norwich Union.

Caldwell Norwood Insurance Sx Law U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Kansas F. Norwood ER Norwood Firemen’s Fund Insurance Company Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society Norwooda Norwoods

Heat Soars Across Regions With Local Variations

The report notes 88 degrees atop the Co Tembian Building, with street readings cooler. Observer Belden cites generally fair morning weather from the Rockies to the Mississippi, slight drops in Montana Wyoming and North Dakota, rises in central and southern states, and light rains in Arkansas Kansas Nebraska eastern Montana North Dakota and Minnesota.

Co Tembian Hester Federal Topeka Jennings W. A. Belden Rocky Mountains Mississippi River Omaha Montana Wyoming North Dakota Cheyenne Arkansas Kansas Nebraska Minnesota

Harry Hill Arrested in Wholesale Swindling Case

Oklahoma boomer Harry Hill owner of Harry Hill's Wild West Show is under arrest at Eagle Pass Texas charged with wholesale swindling. He allegedly drew drafts on the defunct Wichita Horse and Mule Market and on several banks for creditors in Twins and Colorado, all protested.

Oklahoma Kansas City Wichita Kun Harry Hill Eagle Pass Tex Lua Wichita Horse and Mule Market Company Twins Colorado

Old City Hall Walls Collapse in San Francisco

The walls of the old city hall collapsed during demolition. One man named Ose James Wilkinson was killed and three workers were injured as the northwest corner gave way and the roof fell. In New York, boxers Young Corbett and Eddie Pierce were each placed under bond of twenty thousand dollars while awaiting grand jury action.

San Francisco Old City Hall Ose James Wilkinson

Local notes on state librarian King and others

State Librarian James L. King and Mrs King returned from a ten day visit with relatives in Illinois Bernard Kelly of Emporia was in Topeka this forenoon with his right arm in a sling after rheumatic illness Mrs J Wilson and family, back from California for Misa Mabel Wilson, travel to Manitou Camp this time The Oklahoma relief meeting called by Judge Foster failed to start today due to tardy attendees An additional meeting is expected soon to aid destitute Oklahomans.

James L. King Oklahoma Judge Foster

Gladstone to Return to Commons as Liberal Leader

Loxpox June 21 Tomorrow Irish Catholic says Mr Gladstone will return to the house of commons and lead the Liberals at the next general election. His aim is to carry a home rule measure and settle the national quarrel. His surrender of his pair on Welsh church disestablishment shocks the Rosebery government, adding to prior surprise.

Loxpox Gladstone House of Commons Rosebery

Democrats Split Over Money Question In Times Editorial

The Times editorial predicts division within the Democratic Party on currency policy. It notes Republicans unite on the silver issue, while Democrats are in open feud, with a post election plan to settle the dispute in a domestic manner.

Lexpos Jose The Times the Times

Lynching in Mississippi Linked to Family Scandal

A mob of about 200 blacks and 50 whites seized James Saunders in Gibson County, Mississippi, and hanged him after a report of a compromising act with his daughter. Saunders was killed along with Saunders' wife during a feud sparked by the affair. Deputies moved to deter further mob violence aiming to spare the daughter from lynching.

Jackson Miss Port Gibson Eaya James Saunders Saunders Saundra Walker Posse

Not So Bad After All The Attitude Of Brooklyn Bicyclers

The Barnum circus set tents at Halsey street and Saratoga avenue in Brooklyn drawing cheerful but wary bicycle riders away from the open lot. Beginners adapted quickly, some entering the tent for shelter and ride practice, while others retreated to streets for new experience. Nine injured in a trolley collision near Newsville, and a concert at Garfield Park urged readers to subscribe for full Journal coverage.

Brooklyn Barnum Barnum Circus Halsey Street Saratoga Avenue New York Newsvnea Walden & Orange Lake Road Eugene Clary Garfield Park Marshall

Rogers Move in seat dispute over regent role

Judge Solon O Thacher filed suit in the supreme court to oust O L Moore as Senator Rogers successor and seek a writ of mandamus. Thacher contends the Rogers investigation report diverges from the committee evidence and aims to secure a court review of the inquiry to possibly restore Rogers to the regent seat.

Solon O Thacher O. L. Moore William Rogers The State University Supreme Court O.L. Moore Rogers Morrill Rogers Investigation Committee

Panic in Cincinnati mill fire alarms workers and fainting

A fire at Henry Peirce's Sons cotton mills and the Russell and Morgan printing works on Eggleston avenue caused panic among about 200 workers. A second and third alarm was sounded, police carried out fainting workers, and several attempted to jump from windows. no serious injuries were reported.

Ciscinssati Henry Peerce’s Sons Russell & Morgan Printing Works Eggleston Avenue

Good Chance for a Loan for China

Officials of the Chinese legation say American capitalists negotiating in China for a 200 million tael loan intended for Japan are not urging a futile suit and have a fair chance of securing the loan.

Washincron Legation China Japan

Will resign Oct 1 British forces chief to step down

Secretary of State for War Campbell-Bannerman announced in the House that the Duke of Cambridge will resign as commander-in-chief of the British forces on October 1. The post will not be abolished, but its functions will be modified. Also noted is a discussion of anchovy canning on the Pacific coast and comparisons to sardines.

United States Fish Commission Northwest Puget Sound Mr. Swan Port Hedlock Port Townsend Bay Eastport Maine Pacific Coast California

Waupin's Wonder Prisoner Builds Moonshine Still

Joe Johnson, jailed in Waupin Wisconsin, devises a homemade whiskey still and spends Sabbath hours intoxicated in his cell. Theater Savers in New York City report about 200 theater ticket scalpers buying from stores and selling below theater prices. Privilege market update notes a small flurry with price moves from 1.75 to 1.81, then 1.77, and noon offers at 1.75 with Standard credit balance up five cents to 1.60.

Waupin Joe Johnson Waupin, Wis New York New York City

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Mr. Powers M. Thornton John F. Bracey Eton Ilinois T. E Walker Bruce Lynch Gov. Hastings’ Sult Leacus American Whist League Theo Schwarz W. H. Burney Providence K & Kribbe St Louis KH. Weems Tressurer KL L Richards Rock Rapids Guy Morton John L Corbet Cley Hall Gladstones Move Commons
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