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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1894

Page

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Resubmission League Aims Prohibition Petition Drive

A plan to organize a resubmission league in Topeka seeks 100000 names to push a prohibition question before the legislature. Prominent figures state the effort will be nonpartisan, with support from Republicans and Democrats alike, while noting possible funding from Pabst and involvement of newspaper editors to propel the cause.

Topeka Tongula Ed Carroll Leavenworth Geo. W. Glick Sécurh Plich Urgatzusield Blechof Pio Girthan League Ivegue Kagese Hogan Conpmewioner Alvetions Frank Herald Schtyer Ells Fouilinsen Repubican Party Pabst Moveraunt Avil Impecunions Editora Awas

Handpklome New Rooms In State House For Governor Suite

The state house adds new private rooms formerly used by the bank commissioner. Rooms on the southeast corner will serve as a governor suite once the building is complete. Finishing is minimal despite premium carpeting. Breidenthal plans inspections of banks statewide by year end. Jeanie June elected president of New York federation of Wann' eluba at meeting in Albany.

Sreidenniat Eatte State House Breidenthal Kansas Jeanie June New York Wann Eluba Bir Croft Jeunie June Mraler

Fitzsimmons Story Christmas Fight Explained by Witness

Robert Fitzsimmons recounts in a World letter from Boston detailing the events surrounding Jen Bierdan’s death. He denies striking Bierdan with a fatal blow, stating Riordan’s intoxication and his own actions were not responsible, describing stage actions and injuries with references to nerves, a knee, and a fatal apoplexy as outcomes. He asserts he did not punch Bierdan and that others played a role in the tragedy.

Jen Bierdan the World Jeter Robert Mitesimwond Boston Florden Eays Riordan Glork Benny Glotland Suii Wodehead

Gold at premium reports goal to buy government bonds

New York November 21 Colgate & Co say they sold gold at a premium of one quarter of a percent for the purpose of purchasing new government bonds. Initial offer was 1 to 10 but advanced to 4. It is said that 550,000 was sold at 4.

New York Nessage, Colgate & Co Treasury Department of Business and Commerce New York Anker Wed Bryan Onans Neb Win J. Bryan First Methodist Church Chauteugas College I J. Stalford Harrison Mr. Brean

Veterans protest at Washington near Cleveland visit

A. Ti Committeer to Protest Apentuet TMacharge of Veterans in Washingtonn, Nov. 21. Commander in Chief FT. G. Lawler of the A. Ry and adjutant general Jones arrived to present to President Cleveland the resolution adopted by the national association protesting discharges of veterans from two departments. The press may be pressed for details as the group planned to meet Secretary Charter at White House. Police court noted several minor arrests for drunkenness and other town offenses with postponed cases.

A. Ti Washingtonn Wasaisatos FT. G. Lawler A. Ry Jones Cleveland Pitsburg Tomite Wonkey White House Geo Lawler Gar

One More Big Case Stirs Denver Cheyenne Legal Feud

Inigton and Dalins lawyers for George Gould and Mursel Suge st trustees filed suits in Denver and Cheyenne courts to foreclose a mortgage on the Union Pacific title. Colorado receivers appointed to oversee Deaver and Pavitte. A meeting of the First Christian Church is set Thursday to hear church work reports. A fire at 72nd Street owned by B George Loss caused $25 in damage.

Inigton Maith Ori Dalins Feonthd Cane Hoesington Smith 1St Christian Church Thiredayigh Tip

Franch Garroted: Choked With Iron Collar This Morning

A shocking murder unfolds as Franch Garroted is found choked with an iron collar this morning. Police cordon off the scene while investigators search for weapon and suspect clues. Local residents express fear and demand swift justice.

Barcelona Executes Notorious Anarchist Franch At Garrote

Jose Salvador Franch, a leading Catalan anarchist linked to the November 7, 1895 Liceo theater bombing in Barcelona that killed over twenty and injured about fifty, was executed by garrote in the Barcelona prison. He berated priests and guards, attempted to sing an anarchist hymn, and showed defiant bravado until the lethal collar was applied. The body will be viewed by crowds before burial. authorities plan masses for his repose. Franch, about 32, had a long history with anarchist plots and police counters, including a 1904 arrest and prior suicide attempts.

Bancerona Spain Jose Salvador Liceo Theater Procch Priton Eve Copteau Franch Brothers of Good Death Franck Yne Barcelona Ita Parta Society of the Srothere Tunis Jose Salvador Franch Barcelons Licao Theater Saraguesa Joas Salvador Franch Uber Castellurns Teroal Hurcelons Acarchiats Pyison

Schaefer Beaten in New York Defeat Attributed to Opponent

Jacob Schaefer arrived in Chicago and said his New York loss came from Napolen’s superior playing and position. He claimed his own form was decent and noted Ives’ 391 run relied largely on table lines. He praised blue chalk, new cushion, and expected to practice for the Chicago match at Central Music Hall, opening December 3 on the North Side.

Tard Curiaco Jacob Schaefer Chicago New York Napoleon Ives Sthaes Soiae Central Music Hall

Ex President Harrison Argues Heirs Case in Court

Ex president Harrison appears before Judge Ricks in Toledo Kansas City and St Louis railway case. He represents the heirs of Hannstul Havliv claiming securities amounting to 6 505 000 as a second mortgage lien on company property. The hearing before Judge Ricks is noted for Harrison having appointed the judge while president.

Craverany Harrison United States Court Room Toledo Kansas City St Louis Heira Hannstul Havliv Amigrat General Martison Hannibal Kamlin Lippaln Ricks United States

Federation of Lauber Meeting Promises to Be Lively

A Denver dispatch reports the annual session of the American Federation set for December in Denver. Rival factions accuse leaders Gompers, Metcalf, and Igo of blocking sympathetic strikes to support the railway union. The faction aims to depose Gompers and elect McBride of the United Mine Workers as federation president.

Federation of Lauber St Deovar Curcaco Denver American Federation of Later Decem Ber Kin Cates Sherhood Ne Cerpesters Chris Evans Auniiner American Railway Union Triangle Gompers Metiulre Igi A.B. Imbriglio A. KU Tis A. HU Knights of Labor McBride Called Mine Workers of America

Serenaders Killed in Kansas Charivari Tragedy

In Charivert at Wellington Kansas last night a deadly melee left Jobo McCook dead and Claude Walton seriously wounded. Richard Webster, recently married, joined a mob at his residence, fled into the crowd, died, and Webster, a Salvation Army member, is described as halfwitted and was arrested.

Wellington Salvation Army

Shaffer will admitted to probate after appeals

The Sisifer will case ends with probate approval by Judge Hazen reversing Judge Elliott. Howard and Shafer died last March leaving an estate valued at year 1000. The widow Margaret A. Shaffer receives most property under the will, except 15 to daughter Mrs. Gilves Spencer and her two children. Mr Spencer contested claiming lack of testamentary capacity and undue influence by the wife. After lengthy probate court hearings, the district court upheld the will, and probate is granted today with the widow to execute.

Hazen Elliott Howard & Shafer Yworths Gilves Spencer Spencer Mra Shaffer District Court Saffer

Sandow Montgomery Trial Bout Staged For Cincinnati

Ten thousand dollars a side was posted here today by Eugene Sandow and Irwin Montgomery for a test of strength to take plates in Cincinnati within three months. The wager stems from a suit against Montgomery over Sandow's challenge and marks the next step in their promotional contest.

Irwin Montgomers Chermsati Eugene Sandoew Tewin Montgomery Strencil Cincinnati Sandow

Treasury Raiders Five Millions in Gold Pulled From the Subtreasury

Treasury reports show about five million dollars in gold withdrawn from the subtreasury over the past six days as part of a broader criticism of the gold standard. Writers and officials debate bond policy, gold reserves, and how Wall Street bankers influence public credit and treasury solvency.

How Watson Was Beaten by a Local Election Farce

November 21 report from Georgia's Tenth district details alleged election manipulation. A monkey cast a Duck ballot at one precinct while a hired, "half witted" man circulated the block voting repeatedly, reading the circuit sixty two times and earning a trip, drawing a large crowd as the voter turnout continued all afternoon.

Thaes

Sullivan Reported Dead From Erroneous Boston Tale

A garbled Boston rumor claimed John L. Sullivan was dead, causing amusement in multiple cities. The text notes Sullivan left Bellaire this morning and was expected in Lancaster, Ohio, while Johnny Sullivan was seen in Zanesville, not intoxicated, with other scattered travel mentions.

Boston Berama John L. Sullivan Sullivan Bellaire Lancaster Tonlent Zanksvrets Jonny Sullivan Zanesville

One More Expected In Family Of Graver Cleveland

In Wasuaineros the report notes that Cleveland will likely retire from society again this winter in anticipation of a latecasting event in March. Several diplomats and their spouses including Mia Yu, wife of the French minister, and Mrs Ariaga Lagu of Guatemala are expected to be trifled this winter.

Cleveland Diplomatic Corps Maine Dudoe Mia Yu Ariaga Lagu Guatemaly

Three Fathers and Dairy Leaders Open Kansas Convention

A Kansas dairy convention opened with about forty of the two hundred fifty members in attendance. President Niceley spoke as did speakers detailing the industry’s growth, with claims of a five million dollar annual producer value for Kansas. The meeting urged regular gatherings across districts to strengthen ties and knowledge among members. A London report later noted interest in moving silver market leadership to New York, though London remains the dominant center.

Theav Thy Kate Dairy Asmosterton Kansas State Dairy Association Representative Bras Comipitines Niceley Copeland Yee PA Te Walt Sime Tac Oreauiecios Ie Industried Kansas State Secretary of Agricultural Kaunsas Ulate

Japanese forces capture Malu Yon in early November action

The Japanese legation reports Marshal Yamnagata commanded a force of about 20,000 attacking Malu Yon on November 18. The enemy reportedly moved northwest after winning control and seized five cannons as the position fell.

Sarstal Yi Washington Yamnagata Malu Yon Emumy Fam

Thacher Mortgage Case Involving Death Stroke Verdict Phone

A mortgage foreclosure case against the stock of Undertaker and D Ingersoll is heard in Judge Jolaon's court. Ty Thacher was said to have suffered a fatal paralytic stroke during the dispute. T. C. Smith purchased the courier and water rights. The $1,200 dispute centers on the mortgaged assets and alleged wrongful handling.

Aftair Undertaker D. Ingersall Jolaon Ty Thacher Atpek T. C. Smith Couriger and Water Thacher

Cow on Sixth Street Disrupts Pedestrians Near Stormont

A cow trotted east on Sixth Street near Jackson around noon, striding onto the sidewalk and scattering pedestrians. Officials and locals restrained the animal as it moved toward the Stormont building, then redirected it back onto the street with several men guiding the steer away from danger.

Sixth Street Jackson Stormont Ananios Club Wood John D Kops Manion Korebeck

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Fitzsimmons Rosminger Luey Johnny Dallgren Olce Johnny View Johnny Na Mouse Buck Mr. Bowersmith Henry Madison Schaefer A. KR. CU the Shaffer Treasury Raiders Dalton Gang Wall Street Grover Foster United States District Court West Monaday United States Circuit Court Watson London
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