10 Cents a Week Lead in Speaker Race
Warner, Cubbison and Lobdell lead the field as the race to elect a speaker heats up with obligations and ballots looming. The post emphasizes early contenders and ongoing campaigning dynamics.
14 Nov 1894
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1894
Page
1
Warner, Cubbison and Lobdell lead the field as the race to elect a speaker heats up with obligations and ballots looming. The post emphasizes early contenders and ongoing campaigning dynamics.
The Kansas house faces a fast moving race for speaker with at least five hopefuls including Cebbieca of Kansas City Bana Benedict of Fredonia and Beekman of Arkansas City among others. The field has political allies and rivals weighing who best fits the demanding role as the governor-elect prepares for the new legislature.
In Topeka reports outline a contested plan where Governor Lewelling might serve only a week as legislature meets January 4 and seating shifts by January 14. Populists push for early appointments while Republicans fear a wave of office seekers amid a looming political reshuffle.
In Cutenco on November 14, Washington Gladidsen of Columbus emerged as the favored successor to Swing as pastor of Central church. Trusters say a board of trustees favors inviting him to Chicago to lead the congregation, after private discussions in a Union League room late at night. Meanwhile Boston’s John Quincy Pecline declines a bid for mayor.
November 14 dispatch from New York and Topeka detail heavy bond subscriptions led by Drexel Morgan and Company and United States Trust Company. The United States government loan sees strong backing from Rothschilds and Belmont interests. a joint executive committee coordinates Santa Fe reorganization and bondholders’ plans as bankers anticipate wide subscription and market strength.
National Coal Miners Organization plans fresh work stoppages amid mounting price cuts. In Pennsylvania districts Bell Lewis & Yates and Burwind-White accuse mining price declines forcing pay reductions from 40 to 35 cents per net ton. Pittsburgh operators may follow, while non union labor appears in Demuler plate works, East Liverpool mills, and Tyson's chroma works report 10 percent wage boosts after the Nawabiese victory.
McCabe and Engel, two city engineers discharged by the mayor, refused to acknowledge the mayor's removal of them and turned over office keys to the city clerk. The sewer project continued as contractors and workers resumed, with questions looming over whether discharged men can direct pay for work performed post discharge.
Passengers on the Kansas City to Texas line recount the robbery near Muskogee. Conductor Murphy was struck with a stick and forced to lead while robbers collected money and valuables. Victims include W. E. Hughes, Bert Fitzcane, W. G. Roberts, J. W. Springer, a St Louis conductor Nina, and S. Balland, with sums ranging from $15 to $100 and valuables like watches and a chain.
A jumble of lines notes the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western opposition to a new colliery at Nantho xe Pa and a passenger injury from a fall. It mentions Johnstown council approving a Pennsylvanian track over streets, Berlin’s City Railway adopting nickel in the slot machines, and Hayes in Chicago as head of an organizing committee.
Washington Court House grapples with a mob and state clash as Col Coit refus es to testify on a coroners inquest amid fears of lynching. Governor McKinley pledges state force while officers warn a deadly confrontation. law and mob spirit threaten the courthouse standoff.
Lexixoron Nov 14 General Cansine M Clay closes White Hail castle to all visitors to protect his bride Lonnie commands the guard. Neighbors avoid the area amid fears for the brides safety. Dr Smith taken to Richmond with documents fueling rumors of a past accusation. The National Grange meets in Senmerieep Illinois with eight days of sessions and leaders from twenty nine states and twenty six Canadian provinces.
A protective committee intends to secure control of property by forming a plan to acquire cash bond financing. They aim to prevent foreclosure and keep the tract from selling in a market slide. The effort involves alleged coordinated actions and potential legal maneuvers centered on protecting the estate and local creditors.
A chaotic scene unfolds with remarks targeting Debs and the Pullman strike era. Citizens debate loyalties, police respond to disruptions, and supporters contest the era’s memory as protesters clash near Topeka. Authorities pledge order while witnesses recount violent incidents during a parade.
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