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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1895

Page

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McCulloch Death Ends Era of Treasury Service

M Culloch died this morning at eighty. He served as secretary of the treasury under Lincoln and again under Arthur, organizing the currency bureau. He was born in Maine, studied at Bowdoin, and held roles in banking and government, including comptroller of the currency. Funeral plans await his daughter's arrival in New York.

Wasurverox High McCulloch The Heavury Earl Ami McCulloch Marcy New York Mugh McCulloch Keenebank Maine Bowdoin College Fort Wayne Coai Treasury William Pitt Peawodten Junen Arthur Treasuy Waller Q. Gresham McCalloch Fie Alfa Century General Grant Princess Royal Windsor Prince Consort Prince of Wales Victorie Germany Albert Edward Alice Grand Duchess F of Hesve Alfred Duke of Edinburgh Helena Louise Are Weat Sixth Strees Martin's Hill Ashpole John Satheren United States Memphis Ma Carlisle Opera Mary Kreipe Harrison Straet Louise Perkins Bishop W. Perking Charles H Holliday Furry

Police Board to Remove Byrnes and Williams in Reorganization

New York May 2L The Police Board has resolved to remove Superintendent Byrnes and Inspector Williams and to begin a full reorganization of the police department. Police Inspector Williams has retired from the force upon his own application.

New York Takea Byrnes Williams

McKinley to Deliver Memorial Address at Grant's Tomb

Gov McKinley has accepted an invitation to deliver a memorial address at Grant's Tomb on Decoration Day afternoon Invitations have been sent to President Cleveland Cabinet Gay Morton and staff ex President Harrison New York City and Brooklyn mayors judges police commissioners Grant Monument Association members and others In the evening McKinley will be the guest of Grant Post G A R of Brooklyn at the Mantuak club

Mo Witt McKin Jey Olio Grant Cleveland Gay, Morton Harrison New York City Brooklyn Recor Grant Monument Association Avenine McKinley Cuest Grant Post G ALK

Sunday baseball enjoined in St Paul park

Judge Otis of the district court issued a permanent injunction against Sunday baseball games in the present park. The ruling does not affect other city areas. Captain Comiskey warned he would move his club to another city if Sunday games in St Paul are blocked. A separate note reports Populist leaders in the Eighth Judicial district meeting in Abilene to push a straight ticket and nominate a Populist judge candidate.

St. Pant Paun Otis District Court Comiskey St Paul Hight Anmesy Kus Eighth Judicial District Dickinern Marion Morris Geary Tutntieg Abilene Judge

Spain to Send Two More Gunboats to Cuba

May 24 dispatches report Spain will station two additional gunboats for operation in Cuba. Reports say gunboat deployment follows discoveries from Jose Marti arrest papers, hinting at aiding insurgents.

Spain Cuba Maurin Jose Marti

Wichita Minister Denounces Governor Morrill at Convention

A Wichita minister denounces Governor Morrill accusing him of non enforcement of liquor laws. The speaker, Rev J Goulitz, argues laws apply despite sentiment and urges Christian Endeavorers to voice opposition to disloyalty and anarchy. Prof S D Kelly of Emporia also condemns Morrill's attitude in his annual address.

Wichita Moerrill Kansas City Ster P. S&s C. EH Kev J. 5 Goulit Morrill 5. D. Kelly Emporia The Kansans, PS

Rain Lifts Across the Plains and Midwest

The forecast notes a humid ailing rain trend with increasing temperatures near normal nationwide. Topeka and Bismarck see the greatest warm-up while a low pressure center shifts south toward near Bismarck. Rain stretches from eastern Montana to Texas with improving conditions around Topeka. A rainbow formed this afternoon, signaling continued unsettled weather.

Jeminie Agen Topeka Bismarck N. 1 States Gulf Montana Texas Lere

Wheat yields vary across Kansas and North regions

The World reports from about forty wheat belt points that the northwest and Pacific slope show crop conditions above average, with expressions like Never Better. Kansas and central states report reduced yields due to pests and drought, while Illinois Missouri Michigan also suffer, but overall prospects suggest an at least average national crop.

Kansas New York Northwest Minnesota Dakotas Kanens Missouri Michigan Pacific Slope Pacific Central States

Indians Play Ball Haskell Team Tours New England

The Haskell Institute basketball team from Lawrence Kansas tours the New England states with six games on a schedule that includes matches at Seventh and Butler streets Clybourn place and Paulos street. The Missouri capital reports the widow of Joss Martí requesting burial for the insurgent leader in Boca de Dos Rios. The Leader newspaper in Springfield Missouri is sold to H and Jewell with Frank W. Gregory staying as editor. Will Carleton delivers a commencement lecture at Mishawaka High School on the Chair of Success.

Haskell Institute Chicago Chcago Cherokee Giants Haskell Jane Martin Hedy MaAvaNa Joss Marti Boca de Dos Rios Andrius Springfield Leader Suninverseiy H. & Jewell The Democrat Frank W. Gregory Carleton South Bexp Ind Mishawaka High School Will Carleton Brooklyn

Queen Victoria's 76th Birthday Marked Worldwide Parade

Victoria's 76th birthday observed at naval and military stations with Trooping the Colours. In London the celebration continues with appearances by the duke of Connaught the duke of Albany and Princess Beatrice. In Canada crowds packed the streets for a marching display by the Highlanders and a large parade lasting through tomorrow.

Lospex Queen Victoria London Her Thur Duke of Connaught Leopold Duke of Albany Princess Beatrice Louise Marquis of Lorne Princess Alice Canadi Wixview Patt

Will Boycott Brick Strife Drives Chicago Brickyards

Striking brickmakers appeal to the bricklayer union for aid in their fight against bosses who refuse to pay the union scale. A meeting tonight may pass a plan practically a boycott, with brickyards split between union and non union operations next week.

Chicago Heycott

Dangerous Loose Trolley Wire Looms at Sixth Street Corner

A loose six foot end of a live trolley wire dangled after 1 pm at the Sixth Street and Kansay avenue corner. An employee notified the depot, Policeman Welizman kept bystanders back, and Kansas avenue cars were warned to avoid the side brushed by the wire.

Avenue Sixth Sixth Street Kansay Avenue Welizman Kansas Avenue

Governor Morrill Interferes to Block Prize Fight

Leavenworth May 21 Sheriff Rothin received a letter to prevent the Dixon Gardner prize fight scheduled for next Sunday in southern Leavenworth County. A large force of deputies will be on the ground to stop the event, and officials expect to prevent its taking place in the county.

Leavenworth Rothin Morrill Leavenworth County

Maxwell Grant Valid. Supreme Court Affirms Land Grant

The Maxwell land grant in Colorado and New Mexico is reaffirmed by the United States Supreme Court in a decision by Justice Brewer, upholding Marion Russell against the Maxwell Land Grant Co. Rail departures show Topeka residents heading home and other marked moves, while cotton farmers in Texas face replanting after frost. Striking miners in the Pittsburgh district return to work under operators' terms of ten cents per ton.

Brewer Washeaton Maxwell Colorado New Mexico United States Supreme Court Justice Brewer Marion Russell Maxwell Land Grant Company Pittsburg

Morton favored as New York Republican for president

Secretary of State John Palmer in Albany asserts Levi P. Morton is the logical GOP nominee, dismissing talk of an Harrison Morton alliance. He notes Morton’s 160,000 New York governorship margin and says a solid New York delegation would back him at the national convention.

Alpany Gov. Morton Harrison Morton Acket John Palmer Morton New York Liacoureu Bia Tan Benjamin Harrigan Lam Levi P. Morton New York State

Ex Governor Humphrey Talks Of Endorsed Notes Losses In Topeka

Ex governor Lyman A Humphrey of Independence visited Topeka for private business and discussed financial troubles from endorsing notes for political friends. He said he was foolish to sign bonds and lost about 3000 dollars with smaller sums in other cases. Reports note that George R. K. Peck endorsed the same paper and also vows not to become surety again.

Lyman A. Humphrey Independence Topeka Flobta Humphrey Arthur Capiter George RK. Peck

Atchison Bonds Declarations Drive New Deposits

The reorganization committee of the Atchison railroad reports deposits totaling 92.5 million dollars in general mortgage bonds. Certificates of deposit for this amount have been issued and listed on the stock exchange in New York.

New York Atchison Railroad Btock Exchange

Fortunes Made In Wheat Market Rush In City

In Kansas City on May 24 a prominent trader reportedly earned nearly 100.00 hourly as wheat prices rose. The surge fed profits for many, with one night trade clearing about 4000 dollars per hour until funds tied to the Schroeder failure. Local capitalists and country traders reportedly grew rich amid the squeeze.

Kansas City le Fina Schroeder

Kansas soaking rain drenches town in May

A soaking rain sweeps Kansas on May 24 with heavy showers soaking streets and homes. The report notes widespread wet weather across the region, delaying outdoor activities and dampening plans. Local officials urge caution as streets remain slick and visibility lowers.

Kansas

Receiver Appointment Sought In Gulf & Interstate Rail Case

In district court Horace W. Dake, former vice president of Gulf & Interstate rail road, was granted judgment for 2900 dollars and a receiver may be appointed. Julie Hazen agreed to select a receiver with two candidates discussed, Dake or Os Hungate, with Dake likely to be chosen.

Horace We Dake Gulf & Interstate Railroad Dake Atm Ag Julie Hazen Horace M. Dake Os Hungate Recsivar Hazen Me. Dake

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