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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1895
Page
2
Chicago fire at 10 Sherman street destroys a rooming house with a saloon on the first floor. Inmates trapped by flames leap from windows. one man dies, several injured, including a woman and child. Firemen extinguish blaze but casualties mount as rescue efforts continue.
Senator Cockrell writes to ex Senator McLaurin on the silver question. He praises Bland's interview and critiques gold monometalism, warning that a single gold standard risks Democratic disunity and aligns with foreign plutocracy while harming southern and western producers.
Tomas Estrada Palma recently proclaimed president of the Cuban republic by insurgents, resides in Central Valley New York directing a seminary for wealthy Cubans. Born in Bayamo 1834, he has long fought in revolutions and now leads a notable Cuban exile life with wife and five children.
United States district attorney General John G Black has filed suit in the US district court seeking 5000 dollars from the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. The action claims the railroad, subsidized by land grants, failed to file the required annual report for the year ending June 30 1904, risking the 5000 dollar penalty for thirty years. The article also extols Royal brand purity and strength in dye or soap.
In New York on May 11 ex Governor James Hogg of Texas pursues a railway plan linking a new line to Temple with the main westward route past Trinity. The project remains a paper proposal with no name yet but locals call it Hogg's road and expect financier George Gould to buy in when ready.
The Weekly Review of Trade notes massive bond sales abroad and devalued foreign exchange in New York on May 11. It cites a $10 million railroad bond sale and broad foreign purchases totaling over $50 million since government issues, with 40 percent of advanced funds distributed to stimulate securities and products. Crop prospects improve, while strikes slow gains in major industries.
A Teguciquips dispatch reports German and Spanish merchants forming a Central American boycott against England and the United States with only two South American nations joining. Also, cat shows gain popularity with plans for a national association as cats rise in favor and show interest spreads from New York to Boston Minneapolis and Providence.
A tragedy on a Milwaukee sidewalk ends with August Tepper fatally shooting Clara Herbold and killing himself after a rejected love. Clara dies at hospital. Tepper, married with a wife at 213 Noble Street, acted from love rejected by the German servant. Also reports assailants in Kansas City robbery and American Horse’s bigamy case in the West. Saloon robbers in Kansas City steal 40 dollars, watches, and chains after forcing Bruner to open his safe. A cooking tip extols Royal baking powder for better bread and pastries.
Nearly 2,500 delegates and visitors gathered for the semi centennial Southern Baptist convention opening in the city. Jonathan Haralson of Alabama was unanimously reelected president. The Foreign Missions report cited over 1200000 spent, 92 percent to mission work. education society eyed Columbian university expansion needing about 1000000, referred to executive committee. Officers named include Andrew McLeish president and J N Dolph senator of Oregon.
In a rebuke to Thayer of the Massachusetts G A R the First Infantry plans a grand dedication of the Confederate soldiers monument at Oakwood cemetery on Decoration Day with five hundred firing party members. Leaders and officers urge a patriotic unveiling. Also reports clearing house week May 10 showing a 2.56 percent rise nationally, and severe wind and sandstorms hit Guthrie and Kingfisher Oklahoma, dropping temperatures by about 40 degrees.
A collage of racing items includes $5,000 added this year, doctors say John Goldsmith cannot ride a sulky again, and obituaries such as Jacob Daubenspock at 95 in Manzy Indiana. Rivalry notes mention Crescendo, The Hartford, Sidmont and Hal Dillard racing plans, plus P F Collier gifting Longstrida to Count Castellane. Also mentions Edith Van Buren winning carriage decoration at Nice, and reflections on silver collections and Irish provident banking trends.
An old advertisement touts De King s New Discovery for consumption and cold, Electric Bitter for liver stomach and kidneys, Amica Salve and Dr King s New Life Pills. It claims guaranteed results and offers dealer details with J K Jones Drug and peerless steam laundry names.
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