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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1894

Page

3

Cleveland's Own Seeks Currency Reform Plan

The article reports President considering submitting a plan for currency reform as the dominant feature of his message. It notes belief that the present system is inherently vicious and responsible for financial sin. It mentions the Baltimore plan proposing a guarantee fund funded by a small tax on all banks to cover insolvent notes and that Curtis and other treasury officials are consulting experts to shape opinion and form a currency conference.

Yous Navy Baltimore Thestigen Opiuim William Curtis the Treasury Congress

WM Wampler Killed in Santa Fe Railroad Incident

William Wampler, a Wel-Koows Santa Fe brakeman, was killed last night between Rhabett and Olathe on the Emporia cut off. He stood on a car as the train passed Eliz beth and was found tangled after the crash. His body was sent to Topeka, and the funeral plan will involve Lincoln Post G A R and a Kood shoot at his residence. He was 45, unmarried, and life insured for 8000 dollars.

Santa Pe Brateman A Wampler Santa Pe Brakuman Rhabett Olathe Elizbeth Emporia Topeka Stoker Wampler Sante Pe J. H. Griffith Madison Street Lincoln Post

Gang of Kansas Outlaws Identified in Robbery Case

A Sylvan Grove robbery is linked to an organized Kansas gang based in Blue Hill Mitchell county. Stephen McKee, killed in the attack, is from Elmira. his brother Anthony McKee and Morrison Breat Shelton are named members. The group operates under a leader, targeting varied crimes. It is said the McKees are related to Gill State, now held at Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Sylvan Grove Sauixa Kans Nev Stephen McKee Elmira Mitchell County Anthony McKee Stephen Morrison Breat Shelton Blue Hill Country McKere Gill Fort Smith Arkansas

Woman fractures thigh bone after fall at parade night

Mrs RE McVey suffered a broken femur when she stepped back from a platform during a parade at 720 Kansas avenue last night. She was taken to her home at 624 Buchacan Street and will be laid up for weeks.

RE McVey A. Co, US W. Ball Kansas Avenue Mea McVey Buchacan Strait Peeriess Stents

Felix Morris Tours Topeka In Card Game Behind the Scenes

American character comedian Felix Morris arrived in Topeka from Atehisod, staying at the Throup with his wife. He rehearsed scenes from Behind the Scenes with his company, recalling a career starting in Wales and moving through stock companies to yearned fame in London and New York.

Felix Morris Besine Kik Anéalog Topeka Atehisod Ocunomowoe Wis Morris Ee Rodina Vokes Morris Wales Prance Scotland Asd Guy's Hospital London Mea Vail Dad Albany New York Courard Bite Sin Francisco Morris Wen Mndel

Democratic party in crisis after defeat and split

Watterson denounces the party’s disarray after a crushing loss. He questions if Democrats are a real organization or a factional mix, cites Cleveland’s tariff stance, warns against free silver, and laments no clear path to recovery or leadership.

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Local News Briefs From Last Night's Court and Streets

Police report a disorderly night with Jimmie Reed drunk and tied to a incident involving a Chinese lantern while Judge Freddie Allen released him. Mary Marshall admitted cider consumption but was jailed for excess. Jim Botkin, also drunk, confessed to a deed, and Judge Knuminger then reviewed city finances. A March election table inspection followed.

Jimmie Reed Jhusnie Induirave Frediie Alien Steele Preddie Mary Marshall Jim Botkin Jim Knominger

Thousands Flock Topeka For Kan Gas Celebration Funeral

About five thousand strangers visited Topeka yesterday to witness the Kan gas celebration and the funeral of Pupu lism. Railroads ran special and crowded trains, with Rock Island, Santa Fe, Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific reporting large crowds and full cars as they ferried passengers both to and from the event.

Topeke Topeka Kangas Rock Island Horton Santa Fe Tte Ermins Union Pacific Missouri Pacific Bort’ Seat

Opening of New High School Building Friday Night

The new high school building will be formally opened next Friday with a program from 1:04 p.m. to 5 p.m. and an evening program featuring Rev J B Thomas, the High School Chorus, and talks by Prof W H Leib and Geo T Fairchild. Visitors will be shown through by teachers. readers are urged to bring a suitable book for the high school library. Also reported are a theft of a horse and buggy from Councilman P W Griggs and a missing harness incident on Quincy Street. The late Populist candidate for representative, B R Sloat, has left for St Louis after losing the election and may not return to Topeka.

J. B Thomas R B Welch A. R. Taylor W. H Leib FH Sung State University Geo.t. Fairchild State Agricultural Colege J. J. Thomas Ruger Griggs Fifth Ward Seventh Street Kansas Avenue Quincy Street Huw St. Loui Sloat Callen W. Veale Topeka Br. Sloat American Railway Union Wod Santa Fe St Louis

Train hold-up in Missouri Nets $5 million loot

Report from Muscogee details a bandit raid on a Missouri Kansas Texas express near Muscogee. Robbers fired on four armed guards, securing over $5 million in cash and about forty watches and jewelry while plundering two Wagner cars.

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Plans to Organize a Kansas Baseball League Progresses

Plans to revive Kansas state baseball feature Leavenworth and Topeka participation with a proposed league spanning major towns. A state circuit could offer about 400 dollars per player for the season, with Leavenworth pursuing a top ballpark near the penitentiary road and manager EW Garsimian coordinating efforts across towns.

Leavenworth Kanes Leavin Leaven- Wht Savenworth Topeka Easporia Wichita Mutchinson Laltery Leivenworth Penitentiary Road Garsimian Leiyenworth Atchison

Dry Goods Stock Attached in Arkansas County Case

Sheriff attached the Matlack Mercantile Company dry goods stock to satisfy a judgment of 21 912.29 from a prior suit in attachment. The Dry Goods Stock attached was linked to a receiver’s action. The matter will be tried at the February term of the district court. Also noted, the United States court adjourned to January 2, 1895, with Judge Williams presiding. A separate telegram from St Louis reports the Populist clerk candidate who absconded with funds and is feared to have perished.

District Court Arkansas Cory Skinner Matlack Mercantile Company Matlack Brown Powter Adryarne Fort Ecort United States Court and District Court John A. Williams Little Rock Ark Foster Ty Bray Emrokta St. Louis W. E. Bray Pelluws

Today’s Market Report Strong Wheat Leads Prices Rise

Wheat rallied on higher cables with brisk demand in Liverpool reports. May wheat opened around 4 1/2 cents up and rose to near 6.99, while corn oats and pork lard futures also moved higher or steadied. Cash prices show mixed gains with receipts and shipments noted. cattle and hog markets show varied activity with overall strength in grains and dairy prices.

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New Party Alignment Rumors Stir Voters Across Regions

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a shifting political landscape as a new party lines up potential allies and factions. Mentions of Republicans and Democrats suggest rivalry and debate over a landmark alignment that could redefine local power dynamics.

England's Big Stu Phases May Elin Pyar o Th the Meuse

Disjointed OCR fragment describes naval events around the Meuse region with references to Dover, a great portal, warships, and a sea burial. Names and places are garbled, but imagery centers on wartime actions near English channels and ports.

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Murders by Strangulation Plague Denver, 19th Century

In Denver a string of strangulation murders shocks the city as investigators probe possible homicidal tendencies. An inquest references Market Street addresses and a troubling pattern among the demi-moude timbare. Medical figures caution on rising violence while vendors market remedies and playing cards as distractions in the era.

Denver Col

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