22 Nov 1894
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1894
Page
1
Judge W. A. Johnston resigns from railroad passes after public opinion censured the custom. The move is urged as the honorable course for Kansas judges to follow without delay.
A state judge faces public scrutiny over the practice of judges and officials accepting passes from officials, sparking campus and press debate on whether such favors influence judicial independence. The judge defends propriety, while others warn of risk to public confidence and impartiality.
American securities opened lower on the stock exchange today with prices showing little change to one per cent down. Early reads include St Paul common and English seasons showing slight increases while Canadian Pacific edges down about a quarter per cent.
A. A. Godard of Topeka has been selected assistant attorney general, with offices in Topeka. He is a member of the law firm Valentine Godard Valentiog, and will serve at Clay Center, the home of Attorney General Eliot F. Dawes. The appointment is described as a good one by General Cantisa and Valentine, head of the firm.
Yale backs its chances in a decisive game at Cambridge against Yale’s rivals. Star players include Binckes, Heard, Murphymickles, Mickok, Bayman, and Ades with key centers and forwards listed. Greenway is sidelined by medical orders, eliminating his participation this year while betting heats up around the center position and travel plans proceed for about twenty five players to depart Friday afternoon.
McKinn County grand jury indicts figures including John D Rockefeller and William H Flngler on charges of entering a conspiracy to the central coal office at Marion. Governor Cas hereon signals possible New York party maneuvers tied to the case.
A garbled 19th century note describes MC KANE Still Opes and Grayeernd Hew Thinks fe Will Get at of Privom Fer Sey Y McRave Th said 4 feel bopelil of poo Laine re deus Sing Sing by the decision of the court of mopedis. It cites Warden p suggesting Kane is a strong but inslus able figure in the prison building and mentions a visit by two writing business locals.
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports a planned royal wedding within days after a funeral. An entreaty to Gear Nicholas surfaced after the coffin was opened, and authorities blamed a cool city response for the disruption. The chief of police was reprimanded and Windus was ordered closed and balconied as crowds gathered for the funeral.
Unclear text reports Petxtvo planning a visit to the United States. The note mentions former President Petxtuty Whe and an implied health-related interruption or overwork incident tied to a conference or meeting, with physicians consulted.
The text records a Marrhk marriage at Gerace Cathedral with actors and railway crew in attendance, plus a note on Assistant Chief Martin Dolphin forming a new railway organization and a Dartmouth football gathering. It ends with the death of W. T. Watters in Baizmoan at 10 15 this morning.
Mexico moves toward conflict as Guanajuato votes to supply soldiers and munitions. Bitter editorials condemn Guatemala as ingratrous and hostile, urging immediate war while Mexican public sentiment grows louder. Local reports from Guanajuato, Mexico City, and Churubusco reflect widespread support for armed action and preparedness.
In Nasuvitadt Tennessee on November 2, percent chaired Republican state executive council demanded a copy of election returns from Secretary of State Morgan which he refused. McHenry McCarty a prominent Prohibition era politician stated Turney Democrat is elected governor. Anxiety grows over inspectorate board delays and potential Evans plurality.
Rochester man Hughes was found guilty yesterday in Justice Parry's court of assaulting his former wife Clara B. Hughes. They are divorced, with custody plans for their child. The wife reported the incident after visiting his Rinchester home. Hughes was fined $2.
The Wol vering Co-operative Association secured an option on a tract of Sun acres near Bat He Creek Serared by Mires Barroe Cimos, November 22, to start a town on the Bellamy pien. Stockholders in the scheme are increasing rapidly. it is described as the best land in the county near Whearfeld.
A Greenewich Saving Truth editorial from Bremmenant Alabama discusses Captain Kelb and his followers, suggesting his campaign is driven by wrath and outlining contrasting views on his leadership. The piece notes a double-edged stance on his proclamation and references mental strain attributed to his crusade.
Citizens face disappointment as the fish commission curtails free goldfish distribution. Only to state commissions parks and general public uses. private applicants will no longer receive fish. The shift ends a decade of widespread giveaways, funded by government expense and influenced by lawmakers.
A Kansas City Daily News special reports a double fatal and near deadly confrontation among local undertakers. Charley Lathrop was shot dead, Heary Lathrop wounded, and Undertaker Sessions stabbed amid a dispute over a corpse. Sheriff and coroner yard duties escalate as residents recount the chaotic scene near the river.
Former state senator H. B. Kelly and ex-board member JL B. Kelly campaign for reinstatement on the State Charities board. They urge Governor Lewelling to appoint him to one of two vacancies expected in January and seek senate confirmation. If confirmed, Kelly would serve a three year term unless removed for cause.
Report from Guthrie details Johnson’s alleged threat to Brevik Little before a killing as testimony from J W McNef and others is read by an official stenographer. Separately in New York Senator Brice declines to discuss a morning report about a run conference among Gorman Jones Butler and Brice.
A dispatch from Yoronasa Nevada dated 22 reports that the Chinese PLY Squadron shellled Japanese troops near Port Arthur. A fierce battle between Chinese and Japanese fleets ensued with no confirmed outcome.
J D Lewelling governor of Kansas journeyed via Fort Worth toward Waco to attend a clan meeting and avoid reporters, declining to discuss politics or flood topics. A second item notes arrest of Connor University Medics and several named individuals on charges of body snatching, with arraignment upcoming.
New York reports banks and financial institutions will subscribe in full to the $50,000,000 gold loan. Subscriptions will be by individual bids, no syndicate. Treasury withdrawals remain limited with no alarming gold premium noted. Wall Street probes indicate minimal impact from small gold sales. Grand jury indictments proceed with two arrests for running a rum shop and other cases ongoing.
The Kumas u's association held a morning meeting at representative hall with under sixty in attendance. Debates on butter and cheese contests, oleomargarine color laws, and a printed report dominated the session. Mr Monrad of the National Dairyman pledged 1,000 copies, while A E Jones of Topeka emerges as a prominent candidate.
Wm. Baker, only Populist congressman elected in Kansas, heads to Topeka and then Washington to attend congressional sessions starting December 3. He asserts the People's party is not dead in Kansas and predicts a larger presence in two years. Baker credits his win to appeal to voters over party lines and pledges to represent the people.
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