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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1895
Page
2
A portion benefiting from glasses granted on application objects to having their names published and requests price clarification in a brief community notice.
The Kentucky state Democratic convention endorsed Cleveland and Carlisle policies while Sen Blackburn and silver allies faulted recent speeches. General Hardin won the nomination on the first ballot against Clay, with a large vote showing party divisions but unity on the platform. A midnight adjournment preceded Lt Governor contenders and a later electrical storm disrupted Guthrie.
In Rawlins Kansas June inconvenience rises over enforcing the thistle law as there are not enough men to eradicate the weed across the county. District three shows residents on only about one third of the land and the Hussian thistle is widespread. If compliance fails, road overseers may be ordered to destroy all thistles and charge costs to landowners, with county paying cash and awaiting tax recovery.
The international council of the Five Civilized Tribes met at Evrada Ind Ter with W A Duncan presiding. Chiefs Harris Seminole Brown Creek Esparhecho Chickasaw McLish Choctaw spoke against any change in tribal relations or land tenure and pledged to fight Dawes commission encroachment to the last ditch. A committee was named to draft resolutions expressing the council’s sentiment.
The fifth meeting of the international railway congress opened at the Imperial Institute with a speech by the prince of Wales. He praised the American delegates as first time attendees and invited them to visit Manchester Crewe and other major works. He noted Britain did not promise Italy's bounty or splendor but hoped the visit would profit all delegates.
Western League results show Kansas City over Minneapolis 6 to 0, Milwaukee beat St Paul 7 to 1, Grand Rapids over Toledo, Detroit 10 to 6, Cincinnati defeats St Louis 12 to 6, Baltimore over New York 5 to 2, Chicago 6 to 2 over Pittsburg, Boston 15 to 2 over Philadelphia, Brooklyn 1 to 0 over Wilmington, and Lincoln 14 to 6 over Jacksonville along with Des Moines 3 over Quincy 8, Omaha 10 over Peoria 6, St Joseph 3 over Rockford 1. Missouri appointments include Josiah Blanton to the school text book commission and J J Eustis named commissioner of deeds for Missouri in Louisiana. A Kickapoo squaw, Kanicia, forced a bond of 22,000 for railway damages in Oklahoma. Abe Sower murdered near Mirabile, Missouri. In Havana, Spain—news of defeats and town burnings following the rebellion.
Mrs E Peers wife of Senator Peers died at her Wangentos home yesterday from paralysis at age 61. The notice notes Beggs German Salve advertisement text alternating with the obituary and a medical ad closing.
In Enid Oklahoma on June 27 two men died and a third was wounded after a quarrel triggered by an outspoken article in the Daily Wave. EB Patterson register of the U S land office and City Marshal Williams died from bullet wounds, while editor J L Izenberg survived with a facial injury. The fatal conflict arose when Patterson confronted Izenberg over yesterday's Wave piece. Patterson shot Izenberg first, then Williams was killed by a shot from Patterson before Izenberg was taken home. Izenberg and Williams died later at their homes. Relationships and motives are debated among locals, with Izenberg described as a combative journalist opposed to Patterson and the Democratic Wave newspaper. Patterson, a noted speaker, leaves a wife and three daughters. Williams a wife and child.
Thunder storms across Alabama killed five people. Thomas and George Washington died while taking shelter under a tree near Falkland. James Hackney and his wife were in Lincoln when lightning struck his house, killing Hackney and seriously injuring his wife. William Methvine and his wife perished when a struck tree toppled onto their buggy near Smith's mills, and Methvine died, his wife later dying from injuries.
June 27 report from Evporno Spxines Missouri describes a severe wind and rain storm. Torrential rain and hail flooded fields preventing farmer access to crops. Blown down wheat risks moulding if dry weather does not return. Outbuildings signs and a barn were destroyed by lightning and the wind was described as terrific.
A heavy downpour swept through the southern part of Canadian county wrecking several farmers residences and barns. An impressive electrical display drew crowds as funds were raised to rebuild the damaged homes with generous contributions. Remarkable escapes were recounted amid the story. Epworth League conference in Chattanooga attracts delegates from all states and several nations totaling about 15,000 to 25,000 attendees. A tent setting will host events with capacity for 10,000. Grant W Harrington buys the Hiawatha Journal and plans to consolidate it with the Democrat.
Pettis county farmers celebrate a claimed chinch bug destroyer from a Kansas State University fungus. Thomas Cullis received three pin head particles from Professor Breveng and, after applying it to infected cornfields, reports millions of dead bugs and fresh fungus spreading. The field was reclaimed and wheat harvest saved depending on timing.
The Lindburg family the last of the striking Pullman employees left Hiawatha Kansas for Chicago. They sold their furniture and barely had enough to pay fares. Newman family sick but improving awaited Lindburg to search for work. They plan to share wages while both seek independence and faced hunger last winter.
News in brief reports numerous incidents including suicides and murders in Missouri and Illinois, a noted bond deal payment, a Seattle schooner sending arms to Hawaiian royalists, a Raleigh architect’s marriage and residency issue, and Army officers raising concerns over weapon plans. Also listed are harbor work in Texas, railway moves, car theft arrests in Spokane, Emperor William dining with US sailors, a Brazilian civil conflict victory, and a failed juror panel for Fitzsimmons trial in Syracuse.
C J Evans of Stebbins Evans law firm will marry Ella McKernan of Topeka next Monday evening in Atchison. McKernan has served as principal of Clayschool and is well known in education circles. After the ceremony the couple will proceed to a reception in the area.
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