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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1894

Page

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Coxey Bound Over In Five Hundred Dollar Bond

Jacob Lechsler Coxey leader of the commonweal army is bound over in 500 dollars for unlawfully displaying a banner or device. Carl Browne and Christopher Jones also face charges under a federal statute. The Coxey case was postponed to Friday with arraignment before Judge Miller in police court.

Washtoton Jacob Lechsler Coxey Capitol Grounds Carl Browne Christopher Celumius Jones Coxey Miller United States Representatives Pence Colorado Baker Kansas Kem Netrasia Boen Minnesota Turmey Tursney Misadurk Coxzey Jones Marsher Edge Miller Browne Oxey Spencers Taubeneck Turner Central Committee People’s Party T. A. Bland Washington Maroney Maloney Coxeyites Dacub Casey Samuel Hyman Jacob &. Voxey Boston Tom Johnson Ohio Capitol Congress Crisp Ricks Eilai Mal

Coxey's Protest and Unemployed Rally Across the West

Reports from Denver Aspen and Carcase detail Coxey's speech to be published but halted by police, urging repeal of the Sherman act and job guarantees. Resolutions call for release of leaders, right to petition, and unity of citizens. Gen Miles criticizes the march as premature while Gen Kelly warns Coxey lacked West support.

Coxey Congress ooEren Tyreney J. 3 Denver Oiber Finces Lincoln Park Washington United States Asixex Colo Masa Opera House Aspen Bell Curries Creek Cula Coturmonweal Army Sanders Éave Mississippi Gener

Kelly's Industrial Nine Debuts Against Des Moines Stars

Kelly's Industrial army fails to advance on the national capitol, but the team attracts a crowd in Des Moines. Kelly, coach Lie, and players display effort at first-base and on curves while gate receipts go to the Industrials. Tensions rise with Coxey events and railroad refusals spark labor unrest and a secret conference among leaders.

Venteidbig Des Mores Kelly National Capitol Industrial Nine Diamond Crossing Des Moines Stara Lie Des Moines Aml Coxey Washington Carine Washom Great Western Ralloms Vanwert Sovereign Buightaof

Randall's Army of Unemployed Marches to Hammond

The report from Curcaco on May 2 describes Randall's army of unemployed marching from Grand Croming to Hammond. The column included 500 men at start, ten war veterans at the head, and orders required recruits to bring one day’s rations. Mrs. Randall joined her husband as advance agent and left for Hobart Indiana

Kendall Curcaco Randall Grand Croming Hammond Indiana State Irs Hobart Indiana

Receivers Sought for San Francisco Morning Call and Bulletin

In San Francisco on May 2 a superior court action filed by George K. Fitch seeks the appointment of receivers for the Morning Call and the Evening Bulletin. The petition requests sale of the Call property and then sale of the Bulletin, with final accounting among all interested parties amid reported rifts with Pickering interests' representative A R Carothers.

San Francico Cats Halletin Por San Francisco Superior Court George K. Fitch Loring Pickering James W. Simonton Daily Morning Call Daily Evening Bulletin Call and Bulletin Bulletin Fitch Mr. Fitch A. R Carothers Pickering

Fort Wayne Reelects Col. Oakley Mayor In Republican Sweep

May 2 Fort Wayne witnessed a strong Republican landslide with Col Oakley defeating Shu buush Democrat by 472 votes marking a sharp contrast to a 1892 Democratic majority of 2000. Plymouth chose the entire Republican ticket for the first time in 25 years Jeffersonville also went Republican for the first time in its history.

Ixpia Nappolis Fort Wayne Col. Oakley Shuubuush Plymouth Jeffersonville

Sterne Viewed As Likely State Central Chairman

Political circles report State Senator W E Sterne as the likely chairman of the Republican state central committee to lead the coming campaign. Sterne has not yet backed any gubernatorial candidate but is regarded as loyal and a shrewd statewide manager.

Towns State Central Committee W. E. Sterne Republican State Central Committee Sterne

Died on Santa Fe train near Nickerson

Mr. Brewer died on Santa Fe passenger train No. 6 near Nickerson yesterday from consumption while en route to Colorado Springs. His body was brought to Topeka and embalmed for burial with relatives in Pawtucket Alabama. This marks the second such death on a Santa Fe train in the past month.

Mrr. Brewer M. Brewer Santa Fe Nickerson Brewer Pawtucket Colorado Springs

Boston Socialists Hold May Day Meeting Denounce Many Things

Boston on May Day featured a large Caledonia hall gathering with A H C Korsting and James E Nugent as speakers. They denounced Republicans Democrats trusts capitalists and several local papers. The piece notes mixed views on Coxey movement and mentions various local events and individuals including a court admission of lawyers and a marriage at 202 Topeka Avenue.

Boston Caledonia Hall A. H. C. Korsting Young Men's Socialistic Club James E. Nugent Boston Journal France Germany Coxey

International Bimetallic Congress Opens in London

The International Bimetallic Congress meets at Mansion House London with 400 delegates including Brooks Adams and Sir Malcolm F Prazerm. A. J. Balfour speaks on restoring silver coinage and a fixed gold silver ratio amid calls for free coinage. Letters from Archbishop Walsh and M Magain praise the cause. The conference also notes discussions on India currency and silver’s global role.

House of Commons Leonard Courtenay M. P Brooks Adams Boston Mass Mr. Vanderberg Bank of the Netherlands Amsterdam Henry Geynusehi Paris David Murray Bimetallic League Thos. Sault Bankers’ Institute Malcom F Prazerm Generagent London Western Australia W. Lidderdale Bank of England League Walsh Dublin Ireland India England Magnin Bank of France M. Magain Francis A. Walker Andrews Brown University Providence R.L Nicholson Arendt Germany Brussels Balfour

Governor Pardons Gracian Cleboard in Murder Case

Governor today pardoned Gracian Cleboard of Rawlins county after the state board of pardons recommended clemency. Cleboard, sentenced to 60 years in March 1890 for second degree murder of his alleged brother, had been in Lansing prison hospital nearly two years with poor prospects for recovery. The board also pardoned Jacob Buckner, jailed in McPherson for beating his wife, finding the case one of malicious prosecution.

Save Gov. Lewelline Board State Board of Pardons Gracian Cleboard Rawlins County Cleboard State Penitentiary Poon of Dons

Defense Witnesses Open Slitchcock Inquiry Testimony

The Hitchcock hearing moved to testimonies from Miss Mollie Nolin and Miss Emma Graham. Nolin testified Hitchcock is temperate and attentive, noting husband and wife quarrels in the dining room, while Graham described cordial treatment and no exposure of boys to cold without gloves. Dr. L A Ryder, the institution physician, said he advised discharge for a patient with loathsome disease and that bed clothes were burned, adding limited impact for either side.

Hitchcock Slitchcock Mollie Nolin Madden Justis Noah Allen Jastis Lockwood Jones Emma Graham Graham L. A. Ryder

Bishop Vincent sidelined by carbuncle at Clifton Springs

Bishop J A Vincent is at Clifton Springs New York under care for a carbuncle on the back of his head. Though not serious the condition requires careful treatment and he cannot work for at least four months. His wife Mrs Vincent said he was improving by telegram Sunday. Frank Hatten burial set for Rock Creek Cemetery tomorrow after his death Monday afternoon.

J. A. Vincent Clifton Springs New York Frank Batten Frank Hatten Rock Creek Cemetery

Lawless Mobs Who Have Been Without Wor a Long Time

A violent disorder story reports mobs roaming an area after a prolonged period of unrest. Authorities describe lawlessness, with clashes observed and warnings issued. No clear tally of injuries or arrests is provided in the fragments.

Rioters Rampage as Police Stop Violent Mob in Scranton

A large, foreign-dominated mob of 6,000 to 7,000 gathered in Scranton, destroying windows and machinery at the Variety Iron Works and Upson Nut and Holt works. Police and mounted units fought the rioters, with several arrests and dozens of injuries as crowds dispersed toward Abbey street bridge. Mayor urged troops. Cleveland Grays stood ready. Also reports: Spokane mayor race won by Bell (Populist) and Arizona mayoral tally. insolvency filing for H O Seulth hoeger in California.

Scranton Avery Variety Iron Works Upson Nut Holt Works Jennings Avenue Jennings Ceales Ugal Mur Abluyne Paulhabers Lom Moore Seanon Baeeres Abbey Street Bivo Cleveland Grays Grays Laren Arma Monumental Square

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