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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1895
Page
2
The monthly bureau of statistics report shows October imports at 5,002,055 while exports reach 84,452,424. Durable goods exports total 97,305,720 vs 29,403,518 last October. gold coin and bullion exports 1,874,807 with imports 1,787,776. Immigrants arriving numbered 22,500, with total outlays around 7,709.
Nov. 18 report by Alande M. Johnson shows annual outputs: 106,214,908 sheets of currency and related notes, 31,541,59 sheets of internal revenue stamps, 10,000 sheets of customs stamps, 1,573,182 sheets of adhesive postage stamps, and 1,056,205 checks and drafts. Cost per 1000 sheets $20.30, the lowest ever. Postage stamps printed with savings of $50,000 to $75,000. Recommends more frequent currency issuance. Also notes National Silver Committee meeting set for Jan 22, 1896 to push 16 to 1 coinage. Spofford inquiry finds shortages covered, no dishonesty established.
Desvea Nov 16 reports place Schlat ter, known as "the healer," occupying a claim owned by Miss Alice Rooney, daughter of A Rooney, at the home where he was first reported. Relic hunters yesterday demolished fences and landmarks while the thronged area was thrashed all day.
A daughter named Olga was born to a noble couple on November 16 at an exclusive residence. Both mother and child are reported well. Orthodox rites conducted, with a note of local church services. John G. Longton, a prominent Missouri figure, died at the Allmon hotel in Kamas, Kan, after a period of illness.
Marsuall Mo November 15 A heavy land deal closed yesterday when Allen Leonard sold for NR Taiboar Mountee Jane Owens of Sweet Spring acres of Sallue county land for 530, on Agricultural Newspaper Men Orgastec Exicavo November 16 A national organization of agricultural newspapers was formed with sixty papers from across the United States participating, named the Agricultural Press League.
Inquest into Frank White death reveals Berry Detective Agency detectives fired on the buggy causing fatal injuries. Police chase the unidentified seventh man as agency ties to porch climbing cases involving South Side residents. Clarence White, brother of the suspect, is named as the alleged leader.
Senator William K. Allen, in Omaha on the eve of the National Legislature convening, predicts a Populist presidential ticket and the party will back free silver. He favors delaying conventions until after Republicans and Democrats decide their timelines and expects the convention to be held in a Western city.
New York trading reports show money markets unsettled by gold export fears yet overall stock prices hold. Wheat yields likely similar to last year despite record Western receipts as imports outpace exports. corn and lead show muted moves. Wool demand remains strong for clay worsteds amid rising prices, while wool imports stay high. failures rise in U S and Canada. Also notes on bank clearings and a journal building explosion inquiry in Engineer Was Carcleas.
Nevapa Mo November 16 The investigating committee to the Carpenter case brought in a verdict of not guilty after a brief deliberation. The report notes the swift outcome and mentions local businesses like Peerles Steam Laundry and the Aurora Havana cigar in its cluttered crime brief style.
Vienna dispatch notes ambassadors will inform the sultan on Saturday night of plans for a joint naval demonstration. Constantinople reports the sultan is inspecting arsenals for deporting Armenians to Asia Minor, seen as a cruel measure. A private letter claims Armenian priests buried over 400 bodies from a second massacre as thousands wander homeless and starved.
In Indiana Territory on November 16 four mounted men robbed attendees at a supper for the Parc ers Alliance fourteen miles northwest of Here. They took jewelry watches and about $105 in cash, then disappeared with two horses after two negroes arrived. Officials proceeded to the scene. The other item reports that Jay Gould heirs must pay taxes on $10,000,000 of personal property per the supreme court ruling.
A roundup of short notices reports the NYC taxi strike ending, Kentucky Democratic loss in most counties, remarks by Indiana's Dodge Holman, marriages in Missouri, broker arrests in St Joseph, a Danish sea disaster with heavy loss, Boston harbor funding, Missouri river program aid, health note on the pope, a Cubs VP aboard a fruit steamer, Bogota desertions with casualties, political speeches in New York, Ohio embezzlement sentence, patent remedy claims, Lehigh Valley rail promotion, hair regenerator ad, and a general advertising filler for a steam laundry company.
In Carcaso on November 16 the Albinom railroad reorganization committee delayed its meeting to Monday awaiting Amsterdam shareholder John Luder. Rumors say Aldson F. Walker has the best chance for the presidency, praised by Edward King for his proven administration under receivership. Directors named include Edward King, R Somers Hayes, Edward N. Gibbs, George G Heveu, Adrian Iselip Jr, Dee Potbonter, Robert Fiemite, Jane Luder, Victor Morawatz, Benj P Chensy, and Chas Gleed. The reorganized company will be the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, with property to be sought in Topeka on December 1.
A festive gathering of about thirty Youngstown married women met Election Night at a widow’s Wick Avenue home. They wore male dress, displayed wine, and staged mock roles including a General Bushnell and an impersonated ex Gover nor Campbell. A drunken quarrel followed between two Campbell impersonators and two Bushnell women, then revelers departed as Budinell’s victory was announced. Local pastors investigate to identify the participants.
The Sharon trust expired by limitation in San Francisco California today. Heirs will enter possession of shares as outlined in the late Win Sharon will. One third to Frederic W. Sharon one third to Lady Besketh now Suarvajope to Francis G. Newlands and one twelfth to each Newlands child Edith Marion Jones and Prandes Ciara. A partition and sale of substantial property expected though heirs have planned for the estate to be managed by Francis G. Newlands as trustee. A new express train service to New York is praised for comfort and speed.
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